Sen. Hob Bryan

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution designates "Rockabilly Districts" in specific Northeast Mississippi communities (including Tupelo, Saltillo, and Corinth) to recognize and promote the region's role in rockabilly music history. It establishes the "Mississippi Hills Rockabilly Music Historical Trail" to support heritage tourism, economic development, and cultural preservation through markers, exhibits, and community collaboration, directly affecting the listed municipalities and the Northeast Mississippi Rockabilly Heritage Foundation.

Maddy summarySB 2476 authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create an alternative-to-discipline program for pharmacists (licensees) impaired due to substance abuse or mental health conditions. The program requires voluntary participation before disciplinary hearings, allows the board to require licensees to cover program costs (including treatment), and mandates strict confidentiality for all records. This policy change directly affects pharmacists facing impairment-related disciplinary actions, offering a treatment-focused alternative to traditional penalties. The bill specifies that program details must be established via board rules and ensures all participant information remains exempt from public disclosure.

Maddy summarySB 2018 creates the Mississippi National Guard Tricare Premium Reimbursement Program, which reimburses actively drilling Mississippi National Guard members for their Tricare Reserve Select health insurance premiums. The program applies to members eligible for Tricare Reserve Select coverage who are not covered by another employer, with reimbursements paid at the current "Tricare Reserve Select - Member only" rate. The Adjutant General administers the program, requiring legislative funding each year and annual reports starting in 2026 to assess its impact on medical readiness and participation. This policy directly affects National Guard members by reducing their out-of-pocket healthcare costs, aiming to support retention and readiness.

Maddy summarySB 2478 is a procedural bill that reorganizes existing mental health laws in Mississippi by moving specific code sections to a new location in the state code. It does not create new policies or change current services; instead, it "brings forward" sections related to the Department of Mental Health, community mental health centers, the State Board of Mental Health, and service provisions (e.g., Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-5). The bill prepares these sections for potential future amendments but does not alter any existing requirements or funding. It directly affects the administrative structure of Mississippi’s mental health system but does not change who receives services or how they are delivered.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates Mississippi's legal code to refer to the "Department of Human Services" instead of the "Department of Youth Services" in all relevant sections. It brings forward 17 existing code sections (43-27-2, 43-27-8, etc.) and makes minor technical changes to two others (43-27-11 and 43-27-35). The bill does not change the department's duties or programs; it only aligns the legal references with the department's current name. This is a procedural update for administrative consistency, not a policy change.

Maddy summarySB 2441 creates new limited medical licenses in Mississippi to address physician shortages. It allows the state board to issue licenses to graduates of foreign medical schools and U.S. medical school graduates who didn’t secure residency spots, with specific requirements. Foreign-trained physicians must work in rural or medically underserved areas with doctor shortages, while U.S. graduates must practice in counties under 50,000 residents under physician supervision. The bill extends the maximum license duration from five to eight years and sets clear qualifications for these temporary licenses.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution honors the historical and cultural connection between Quebec and Mississippi, dating to 1699 when French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville established a settlement in what is now Mississippi. It recognizes ongoing ties through shared heritage (including annual commemorations), economic collaboration (like Quebec supplying aluminum to Mississippi's auto industry), and membership in the SEUS-CP alliance, without creating new laws or affecting any policies. The resolution will be formally transmitted to Quebec officials as a symbolic gesture of goodwill.

Maddy summarySB 2473 reorganizes Mississippi's Certificate of Need Law by bringing forward sections 41-7-171 through 41-7-209 (designated as the "Mississippi Health Care Certificate of Need Law of 1979") and making minor technical adjustments to section 41-7-185. The bill does not change substantive requirements but updates the law's structure for clarity and future amendment. It affects health care facilities and providers needing state approval for major capital investments or service expansions under the existing Certificate of Need framework. The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 2440 consolidates Mississippi's separate State Board of Cosmetology and Board of Barber Examiners into a single State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering. The bill establishes a 7-member board (3 cosmetology professionals, 3 barbering professionals, and the State Health Officer) with specific appointment rules, staggered initial terms based on Supreme Court districts, and eligibility requirements including 10 years of licensed practice. It reorganizes existing code sections to define key terms like "barbering" and "cosmetology" for regulatory purposes, clarifying which services fall under the board's jurisdiction. The bill did not create new licensing rules or fees but restructured the governing body for these professions. (Note: The bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.)

Maddy summarySB 2389 would expand Mississippi Medicaid eligibility to include low-income adults who qualify under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA), specifically those with incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level who are currently excluded from Mississippi Medicaid. The bill amends state law to automatically include these individuals in Medicaid coverage and requires that they receive essential health benefits. This change would allow eligible adults to enroll directly in Medicaid instead of navigating the ACA marketplace. The bill died in committee in 2026 and did not become law.