AN ACT TO AUTHORIZE THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO CONDUCT A TIME-LIMITED PILOT PROJECT UTILIZING ADVANCED DATA ANALYTICS AND DECISION-SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE INSTITUTIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH OUTCOMES, STAFFING EFFICIENCY, AND COMPLIANCE RISK MANAGEMENT; TO PRESCRIBE THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THE PILOT PROJECT; TO PROVIDE FOR REPORTING AND EVALUATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION SHALL BE IMMUNE FROM CIVIL LIABILITY FOR ANY ACT OR OMISSION ARISING OUT OF, RELATED TO, OR OCCURRING IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, ASSISTANCE, AID, SHELTER, TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, LOGISTICS, SECURITY, UTILITIES, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, OR OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES DURING A DECLARED EMERGENCY, A GOVERNMENT-ORDERED EMERGENCY, OR AN IMPENDING WEATHER EVENT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMMUNITY FROM CIVIL LIABILITY GRANTED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY ACT OR OMISSION ARISING OUT OF WANTON, WILLFUL, OR INTENTIONAL MISCONDUCT; TO PROVIDE THAT THE IMMUNITY GRANTED UNDER THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO EXCEPTION, LIMITATION, OR QUALIFICATION BASED UPON THE NATURE OF THE CONDUCT GIVING RISE TO THE CLAIM EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS ACT; TO DEFINE THE TERMS "IMPENDING WEATHER EVENT" AND "CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-201, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RENAME THE "ADOLESCENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM" WITHIN THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES TO THE "JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION PROGRAM"; TO REQUIRE THE JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION PROGRAM TO OFFER ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION DURING AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKEND HOURS; TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APPROPRIATED THEREFOR BY THE LEGISLATURE, THE JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVERSION PROGRAM MAY OPERATE AS PRE-PETITION DIVERSION AND AS A POST-ADJUDICATION DIVERSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DIVERTING JUVENILES FROM DETENTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE ANY CONSUMER REPORTING AGENCY TRANSACTING BUSINESS WITHIN THIS STATE TO PLACE, FREE OF CHARGE, A SECURITY FREEZE ON THE CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT OF A CHILD UPON RECEIVING SUCH A REQUEST FROM THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS; TO AMEND SECTION 41-57-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR PARENTS IN THIS STATE TO AUTHORIZE THE BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS TO REQUEST A SECURITY FREEZE FOR A CHILD WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS OF THE BIRTH OF THE CHILD; TO DIRECT THE PROVISION OF A FORM TO BE GIVEN TO THE PARENT OR PARENTS OF A CHILD BORN WITHIN A HEALTH CARE FACILITY BEFORE THE DISCHARGE OF THE CHILD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE MISSISSIPPI CHANCERY YOUTH COURT ACT OF 2026; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-103, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO RECOGNIZE THE UNIFORM RULES OF YOUTH COURT PRACTICE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE TERMS "YOUTH COURT," "JUDGE," AND "CHILD IN NEED OF SUPERVISION,"; TO DEFINE THE TERMS "YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR," "INTAKE OFFICER," "INTAKE UNIT," "PRE-PETITION GUARDIAN," "DIVERSION" AND "DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM"; TO DELETE THE TERM "DESIGNEE" FROM AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 2028; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THERE SHALL BE ADDITIONAL CHANCELLORS IN EACH CHANCERY COURT DISTRICT PROVIDED IN CHAPTER 5, TITLE 9, AS NEEDED, TO BE DETERMINED UNDER THIS SECTION; TO DELETE THE AUTHORITY FOR THE CREATION OF A YOUTH COURT DIVISION AS A DIVISION OF THE MUNICIPAL COURT IN ANY CITY IF THE GOVERNING AUTHORITIES OF SUCH CITY ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO THAT EFFECT; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-108, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DIRECT THE TRANSFER OF THE CAUSES AND DOCKET OF EACH REGULAR OR SPECIAL YOUTH COURT REFEREE NO LATER THAN JANUARY 1, 2028; TO PROVIDE THE PROCEDURE FOR THE ELECTION OF CANDIDATES FOR THE JUDICIAL OFFICES CREATED BY VIRTUE OF THIS ACT; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-111, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES REGULAR OR SPECIAL YOUTH COURT REFEREES ON JANUARY 1, 2028; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR AN INDIVIDUAL YOUTH COURT JUDGE TO APPOINT A PERSON TO FUNCTION AS AN INTAKE UNIT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR SHALL REPRESENT THE STATE IN ALL DELINQUENCY PROCEEDINGS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE CHILD WELFARE AGENCY SHALL REPRESENT THE PETITION IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY IN DELINQUENCY MATTERS SHALL SERVE AS THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-119, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A GUARDIAN AD LITEM SHALL NOT BECOME INVOLVED IN ANY YOUTH COURT MATTER PRIOR TO EITHER A WRITTEN CUSTODY ORDER OR THE FIRST JUDICIAL HEARING; TO PROVIDE THAT ANY GUARDIAN AD LITEM NOT APPOINTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS SHALL REPORT ALL FEES RECEIVED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, INCLUDING IN TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS PROCEEDINGS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-123, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-125, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES THE MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF YOUTH COURT JUDGES; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-126, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CREATE THE FAMILY SERVICES FORUM FOR MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES; TO SET FORTH THE MEMBERSHIP, DUTIES, AND PROCEDURE OF THE FORUM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-203, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DELETE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE GENERAL PUBLIC FROM YOUTH COURT HEARINGS; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-204, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING"; TO PROVIDE THAT THE GENERAL PUBLIC SHALL BE ADMITTED TO ANY HEARING IN A YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY ADJUDICATORY HEARING OR ANY DISPOSITIONAL HEARING WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE COURT MAY CLOSE A YOUTH COURT HEARING ONLY AFTER A FINDING ON THE RECORD AND ISSUANCE OF A SIGNED ORDER STATING THE REASON OR REASONS FOR CLOSING ALL OR PART OF A HEARING IN A YOUTH COURT PROCEEDING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-251, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-257, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE OFFICE OF YOUTH SERVICES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO MAINTAIN A STATE CENTRAL REGISTRY; TO DELETE LANGUAGE TO CONFORM TO THE REPEAL OF SECTION 43-21-267; TO DIRECT THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY TO SEEK A COURT ORDER TO PLACE A PERPETRATOR ON THE REGISTRY IN EVERY CASE IN WHICH THE AGENCY IS INVOLVED AND IN WHICH THE COURT SUBSTANTIATES ABUSE OR NEGLECT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-261, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DISCLOSURE OF YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO DELETE LANGUAGE REQUIRING A COURT ORDER TO DISCLOSE YOUTH COURT RECORDS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-263, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS INVOLVING CHILDREN; TO CONFORM TO THE NEW SECTION 43-21-204; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-267, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH CREATES A CRIMINAL PENALTY FOR THE DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN RECORDS; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER TO STOP AND QUESTION CERTAIN CHILDREN IN PUBLIC; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-307 AND 43-21-311, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-351, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE DELINQUENCY REPORTS TO INCLUDE EITHER A LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORT OR A SWORN AFFIDAVIT; TO INCREASE THE ANNUAL REQUIRED HOURS OF TRAINING FOR AN INTAKE OFFICER; TO REQUIRE THE TRAINING TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTION 43-21-353, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH AUTHORIZES MANDATORY REPORTING AND INVESTIGATIONS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, FOR POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-357, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT INTAKE OFFICER UPON RECEIVING A NEGLECT OR ABUSE REPORT TO FILE A RECOMMENDATION AND GIVE NOTICE TO THE APPROPRIATE ENTITY WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME; TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME, IN DELINQUENCY MATTERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES OR THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, WITHIN A CERTAIN TIMEFRAME, IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS TO TAKE CERTAIN ACTIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT A CASE CLOSURE NOTICE SHALL BE REVIEWABLE BY THE YOUTH COURT FOR 30 DAYS AFTER THE ENTRY OF THE NOTICE BY THE COURT, THE YOUTH COURT PROSECUTOR, OR THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-21-405 AND 43-21-407, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO CREATE NEW SECTION 43-21-409, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER A YOUTH DIVERSION PROGRAM THAT SEEKS TO DIVERT YOUTH FROM THE YOUTH JUSTICE SYSTEM AND INTEGRATE RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PRACTICES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-451, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF COURT AUTHORIZATION TO DRAFT AND FILE A PETITION; TO REQUIRE THE SAME TIMEFRAME FOR FILING A PETITION FOR ALL CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-501, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES TO BE SUMMONSED ONLY IN CHILD WELFARE MATTERS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-557, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE YOUTH COURT TO EXPLAIN TO THE PARTIES THE FULL RANGE OF POSSIBLE DISPOSITIONAL ALTERNATIVES AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH ADJUDICATORY HEARING; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-609, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ALTERNATIVES OF THE DISPOSITION ORDER IN NEGLECT AND ABUSE CASES; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-613, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE COURT TO CONDUCT A SHELTER REVIEW HEARING WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF DAYS OF REMOVAL IF THERE HAS BEEN NO ADJUDICATION AND WITHIN A CERTAIN PERIOD OF DAYS THEREAFTER UNTIL ADJUDICATION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-621, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE AN OUTDATED REPORTING REQUIREMENT OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS RELATED TO JUVENILES REPORTED TO PRINCIPALS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-625, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REMOVE THE REQUIREMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A WILDERNESS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR FIRST TIME YOUTH OFFENDERS BY DELETING THE WORD "SHALL" AND INSERTING THE WORD "MAY" IN LIEU THEREOF; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-703, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH PRESCRIBES THE REQUIRED DUTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI COMMISSION ON A UNIFORM YOUTH COURT SYSTEM AND PROCEDURES TO STUDY THE YOUTH COURT SYSTEM AND REPORT ANY PROPOSED CHANGES BY CERTAIN DATE; TO REPEAL SECTION 43-21-751, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH COMPRISES THE TEEN COURT PILOT PROGRAM ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 43-21-801, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE YOUTH COURT SUPPORT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THAT SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION BY THE LEGISLATURE THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS SHALL PROVIDE YOUTH COURT INTAKE OFFICERS AND ONE COURT ADMINISTRATOR TO EACH YOUTH COURT IN THE STATE; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-27-20, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES; TO REVISE THE DUTIES OF THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES; TO PROVIDE A NONDELEGABLE DUTY FOR THE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES TO MAINTAIN DATA REGARDING THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 45-33-61, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM TO THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM"; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 93-15-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IN THE EVENT THAT THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM IS NOT APPOINTED BY THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS, THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEES SHALL BE DETERMINED IN THE DISCRETION OF THE COURT AND ASSESSED BY ORDER TO THE COUNTY AND A COPY OF SUCH ASSESSMENT SHALL BE TRANSMITTED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF COURTS; TO AMEND SECTION 93-31-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; TO EXTEND THE DATE OF REPEAL ON THIS SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 9-5-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE CHANCERY CLERK TO PREPARE AND FORWARD CERTAIN INFORMATION RELATED TO GUARDIANS AD LITEM FOR EVERY CASE, INCLUDING YOUTH COURT CASES, WHERE THE GUARDIAN AD LITEM FEE EXCEEDS $1,000.00; TO AMEND SECTIONS 9-5-165 AND 9-21-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO EXPAND GUARANTEED ISSUE RIGHTS FOR MISSISSIPPIANS TO APPLY FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICIES UPON LOSS OR VOLUNTARY TERMINATION OF CREDITABLE HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ENACT THE "UNIFORM PUBLIC EXPRESSION PROTECTION ACT"; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THE ACT; TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES FOR WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED AGAINST A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR EMPLOYEE OF SAID UNIT ACTING OR PURPORTING TO ACT IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED BY A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT OR EMPLOYEE OF SAID UNIT ACTING OR PURPORTING TO ACT IN AN OFFICIAL CAPACITY TO ENFORCE A LAW TO PROTECT AGAINST AN IMMINENT THREAT TO PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY CAUSE OF ACTION ASSERTED AGAINST A PERSON PRIMARILY ENGAGED IN THE SELLING OR LEASING OF GOODS IF THE CAUSE OF ACTION ARISES OUT OF A COMMUNICATION RELATED TO THE PERSON'S SALE OR LEASE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE TIMELINE TO RESPOND TO A PLEADING THAT ASSERTS A CAUSE OF ACTION FOR WHICH THIS ACT APPLIES; TO PROVIDE THE CIRCUMSTANCES WHEN PROCEEDINGS BETWEEN A MOVING PARTY AND A RESPONDING PARTY ARE STAYED UPON THE FILING OF A SPECIAL MOTION FOR EXPEDITED RELIEF TO DISMISS A CAUSE OF ACTION OR PART OF THE CAUSE OF ACTION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT SHALL HEAR A MOTION BROUGHT UNDER THIS ACT WITHIN SIXTY DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF THE MOTION UNLESS DISCOVERY IS ALLOWED OR FOR OTHER GOOD CAUSE; TO CLARIFY THAT IN RULING ON A MOTION UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT THAT A COURT SHALL CONSIDER ANY EVIDENCE THAT IT COULD CONSIDER IN RULING ON A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT UNDER THE MISSISSIPPI RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE; TO PROVIDE THE GROUNDS UPON WHICH A COURT SHALL DISMISS A CAUSE OF ACTION SUBJECT TO THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE FOR THE EFFECT OF A PREJUDICIAL OR NON-PREJUDICIAL VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL BY A RESPONDING PARTY ON THE RIGHT OF A MOVING PARTY TO OBTAIN COSTS AND ATTORNEY'S FEES; TO PROVIDE THAT A COURT SHALL RULE ON A MOTION UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT NOT LATER THAN SIXTY DAYS AFTER A HEARING ON SAID MOTION; TO AUTHORIZE A MOVING PARTY TO APPEAL FROM AN ORDER DENYING A MOTION IN WHOLE OR IN PART WHICH MUST BE FILED NOT LATER THAN THIRTY DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF THE ORDER; TO PROVIDE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEN A COURT SHALL AWARD COSTS, REASONABLE ATTORNEY FEES, AND REASONABLE LITIGATION EXPENSES RELATED TO A MOTION UNDER SECTION THREE OF THIS ACT; TO PROVIDE THAT THIS ACT SHALL BE BROADLY CONSTRUED AND APPLIED TO PROTECT FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS GUARANTEED BY THE UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION AND THE MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION; TO PROVIDE THAT IN APPLYING AND CONSTRUING THIS ACT CONSIDERATION SHALL BE GIVEN TO THE NEED TO PROMOTE UNIFORMITY OF THE LAW WITH RESPECT TO ITS SUBJECT MATTER AMONG STATES THAT ENACT IT; TO DIRECT CODIFICATION; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE A LIMITATION OF DAMAGES IN ANY CAUSE OR RIGHT OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT, FOR SUCH INJURY OR DAMAGES OCCASIONED BY AN OWNER OR OPERATOR OF A MOTOR VEHICLE INVOLVED IN SUCH ACCIDENT WHO FAILS TO OWN OR MAINTAIN A COMPULSORY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY SECURITY; TO DEFINE THE TERM "COMPULSORY MOTOR VEHICLE LIABILITY SECURITY"; TO PROVIDE CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS TO THE LIMITATION ON DAMAGES; TO CREATE AN AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE FOR THE LIMITATION OF RECOVERY PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN PERSONS; TO PROVIDE THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL PRECLUDE PASSENGER'S CLAIM TO RECOVER DAMAGES FOR INJURY, DEATH OR LOSS; TO PROVIDE FOR THE RIGHTS OF INSURERS; TO LIMIT THE EFFECTS OF ISSUANCES, CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS OF LIABILITY SECURITY OR INSURANCE POLICY SUBSEQUENT TO MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY VEHICLE WHICH IS LEGALLY PARKED AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-115, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID ELIGIBILITY AND TO MODIFY AGE AND INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA TO REFLECT THE CURRENT CRITERIA; TO PROVIDE THAT MEN OF REPRODUCTIVE AGE ARE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE FAMILY PLANNING PROGRAM; TO CONFORM WITH FEDERAL LAW TO ALLOW CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE TO BE ELIGIBLE UNTIL THEIR 26TH BIRTHDAY; TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIREMENT THAT THE DIVISION MUST APPLY TO CMS FOR WAIVERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE END STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS ON DIALYSIS, CANCER PATIENTS ON CHEMOTHERAPY OR ORGAN TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS ON ANTIREJECTION DRUGS; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE CERTAIN TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TO THE PROVISIONS THAT PROVIDE FOR MEDICAID SERVICES TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO ENABLE RURAL HOSPITALS TO ELECT AGAINST REIMBURSEMENT FOR OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES USING THE AMBULATORY PAYMENT CLASSIFICATION (APC) METHODOLOGY; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO MAKE PAYMENT TO NURSING FACILITIES AND TO INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR EACH DAY, NOT EXCEEDING 21 DAYS PER YEAR FOR NURSING FACILITIES OR 31 DAYS PER YEAR FOR INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES, THAT A PATIENT IS ABSENT FROM THE FACILITY ON HOME LEAVE; TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO UPDATE THE CASE-MIX PAYMENT SYSTEM AND FAIR RENTAL REIMBURSEMENT SYSTEM AS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT A QUALITY OR VALUE-BASED COMPONENT TO THE NURSING FACILITY PAYMENT SYSTEM; TO REQUIRE THE DIVISION TO REIMBURSE PEDIATRICIANS FOR CERTAIN PRIMARY CARE SERVICES AS DEFINED BY THE DIVISION AT 100% OF THE RATE ESTABLISHED UNDER MEDICARE; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO REIMBURSE AMBULATORY SURGICAL CARE (ASC) BASED ON 85% OF THE MEDICARE ASC PAYMENT SYSTEM RATE IN EFFECT JULY 1 OF EACH YEAR AS SET BY CMS; TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION MAY DEVELOP ALTERNATIVE MODELS FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICAL CLAIMS AND SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENTS FOR INPATIENT AND OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO CONTRACT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO PROVIDE FOR A PERINATAL HIGH RISK-MANAGEMENT/INFANT SERVICES SYSTEM FOR ANY ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARY THAT CANNOT RECEIVE SUCH SERVICES UNDER A DIFFERENT PROGRAM; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO REIMBURSE FOR SERVICES AT CERTIFIED COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTERS; TO DELETE THE PROVISION OF LAW THAT PROVIDES THAT THE DIVISION SHALL REIMBURSE FOR OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE AGE OF 21 YEARS BY BORDER CITY UNIVERSITY-AFFILIATED PEDIATRIC TEACHING HOSPITALS, WHICH WAS REPEALED BY OPERATION OF LAW IN 2024; TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF NOTICE THE DIVISION MUST PROVIDE THE MEDICAID COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR PROPOSED RATE CHANGES AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LEGISLATIVE NOTICE MAY BE EXPEDITED; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2027, TO REIMBURSE AMBULANCE TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDERS THAT PROVIDE AN ASSESSMENT, TRIAGE OR TREATMENT FOR ELIGIBLE MEDICAID BENEFICIARIES; TO SET CERTAIN REIMBURSEMENT LEVELS FOR SUCH PROVIDERS; TO DELETE THE DATE OF THE REPEALER ON SUCH SECTION; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-121, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO EXTEND ITS MEDICAID ENTERPRISE SYSTEM AND FISCAL AGENT SERVICES, INCLUDING ALL RELATED COMPONENTS AND SERVICES, CONTRACTS IN EFFECT ON JUNE 30, 2026, FOR ADDITIONAL CONTRACT PERIODS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIVISION; TO AUTHORIZE THE DIVISION TO ENTER INTO A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT ENDING NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2028, WITH A VENDOR TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF THE DIVISION'S ELIGIBILITY SYSTEM; TO REDUCE THE LENGTH OF NOTICE THE DIVISION MUST PROVIDE THE MEDICAID COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN FOR A PROPOSED STATE PLAN AMENDMENT AND TO PROVIDE THAT SUCH LEGISLATIVE NOTICE MAY BE EXPEDITED; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-305, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT WHEN A THIRD PARTY PAYOR REQUIRES PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FOR AN ITEM OR SERVICE FURNISHED TO A MEDICAID RECIPIENT, THE PAYOR SHALL ACCEPT AUTHORIZATION PROVIDED BY THE DIVISION OF MEDICAID THAT THE ITEM OR SERVICE IS COVERED UNDER THE STATE PLAN AS IF SUCH AUTHORIZATION WERE THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION MADE BY THE THIRD PARTY PAYOR FOR SUCH ITEM OR SERVICE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-117.7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DIVISION SHALL NOT REIMBURSE OR PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES FOR ANY PERSON; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-145, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT A QUARTERLY HOSPITAL ASSESSMENT MAY EXCEED THE ASSESSMENT IN THE PRIOR QUARTER BY MORE THAN $3,750,000.00 IF SUCH INCREASE IS TO MAXIMIZE FEDERAL FUNDS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO REIMBURSE HOSPITALS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED UNDER NEW PROGRAMS FOR HOSPITALS, FOR INCREASED SUPPLEMENTAL PAYMENT PROGRAMS FOR HOSPITALS OR TO ASSIST WITH STATE MATCHING FUNDS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE LEGISLATURE; TO AMEND SECTION 43-13-107, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ESTABLISH A MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND BENEFICIARY ADVISORY COUNCIL IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL MEMBERS OF THE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED MEDICAL CARE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SERVING ON JANUARY 1, 2026, SHALL BE SELECTED TO SERVE ON THE MEDICAID ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND SUCH MEMBERS SHALL SERVE UNTIL JULY 1, 2029; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 97-19-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE FROM $40.00 TO $100.00 THE SERVICE CHARGE FOR THE MAKING, DRAWING, ISSUING, UTTERING, DELIVERING, OR INITIATION OF A CHECK, DRAFT, ORDER, ELECTRONICALLY CONVERTED CHECK, OR ELECTRONIC COMMERCIAL DEBIT PAYMENT OF WHICH IS REFUSED BY THE DRAWEE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FUNDS IN OR ON DEPOSIT WITH SUCH BANK, CORPORATION, FIRM OR PERSON; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-35, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER NOTICE WAS RECEIVED, IF NO PAYMENT OF COMPENSATION IS MADE AND NO APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS FILED WITH THE COMMISSION WITHIN FIVE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE INJURY OR DEATH, THE RIGHT TO COMPENSATION THEREFOR SHALL BE BARRED; TO AMEND SECTION 71-3-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO DEFINE THE TERM "FIRST RESPONDER," "FIREFIGHTER" AND "LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO PROVIDE THAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE MEMORIAL DAY IS TO BE DESIGNATED ANNUALLY AS "BUDDY POPPY DAY" IN MISSISSIPPI IN HONOR OF THE OFFICIAL MEMORIAL FLOWER OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (VFW); AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 13-1-245, 23-15-47, 23-15-79, 23-15-299, 23-15-631, 23-15-645, 25-1-107, 41-9-105, 53-3-7, 65-43-83, 69-35-11, 73-11-53, 83-9-5 AND 97-19-57, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH ARE RELATED TO THE MAILBOX RULE, FOR PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; TO AMEND SECTION 65-43-79, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO MAKE A TECHNICAL, NONSUBSTANTIVE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE "FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS REVOLVING FUND" ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION ON A PILOT PROGRAM BASIS TO MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL HOUSING; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS FOR MAKING LOANS FROM THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTIONS 43-33-717 AND 21-49-7, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "MARKET-READY HOMES REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM" TO ASSIST HOMEOWNERS WITH MAKING NECESSARY REPAIRS AND UPGRADES TO EXISTING HOMES TO ESTABLISH AN ENHANCED POST-REPAIR LISTING PRICE WITH LENDING OPTIONS FOR THE HOMEOWNER; TO CREATE THE "MARKET-READY HOMES REVOLVING LOAN FUND" IN THE STATE TREASURY; TO PROVIDE THAT THE PROGRAM AND FUND SHALL BE ADMINISTERED BY THE MISSISSIPPI HOME CORPORATION; TO PROVIDE ELIGIBILITY AND CONDITIONS FOR MAKING LOANS FROM THE FUND; TO AMEND SECTION 43-33-717, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO CONFORM; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.