AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE CREATING TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN DENTAL SERVICES ACT; TO REQUIRE DENTAL INSURANCE CARRIERS TO PERFORM DENTAL LOSS RATIO CALCULATIONS AND FILE A DENTAL LOSS RATIO ANNUAL REPORT WITH THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO MAKE SUCH REPORTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE WEBSITE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE; TO REQUIRE THE COMMISSIONER TO FILE A REPORT ON THE DATA COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THE REPORTS SUBMITTED BY CARRIERS WITH BOTH THE SENATE AND HOUSE INSURANCE COMMITTEES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO ESTABLISH THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WITHIN THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER; TO PROVIDE THAT THE STATE HEALTH OFFICER SHALL ESTABLISH AND APPOINT THE MEMBERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGISTRY, DETERMINE WHAT DATA WILL BE COLLECTED, AND ADVISE THE DEPARTMENT; TO DIRECT THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH TO PROMULGATE RULES, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, TO DESIGNATE PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND IDENTIFIED PARKINSONISMS AS DISEASES THAT ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE AND COLLECT DATA FOR THE REGISTRY ON THE INCIDENCE AND PREVALENCE OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND PARKINSONISMS IN MISSISSIPPI AND RELATED EPIDEMIOLOGICAL DATA; TO REQUIRE, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2027, EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTER THAT TREATS A PATIENT WITH PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND EACH MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER WHO TREATS OR DIAGNOSES PARKINSON'S DISEASE OR PARKINSONISMS FOR A PATIENT TO SUBMIT A PARKINSON'S DISEASE REPORT TO THE DEPARTMENT; TO PROVIDE THAT A PATIENT WHO DOES NOT WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COLLECTION OF DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF RESEARCH IN THE REGISTRY MAY OPT OUT AFTER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAKE DATA FROM THE REGISTRY, WITH OR WITHOUT IDENTIFIERS, AVAILABLE TO RESEARCHERS THAT HAVE THE APPROVAL OF AN INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS; TO PROVIDE THAT ALL INFORMATION COLLECTED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT IS CONFIDENTIAL; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE RECORD OF ALL PERSONS WHO ARE GIVEN ACCESS TO INFORMATION COLLECTED BY THE DEPARTMENT PURSUANT TO THIS ACT; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF THE MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIRED UNDER THIS ACT ON ITS WEBSITE AND TO PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS REPRESENTING MOVEMENT DISORDER CENTERS AND MOVEMENT DISORDER HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT TO SUBMIT TO THE CHAIRMEN OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEES A YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT, BY OCTOBER 1, 2028, TO CREATE, AND UPDATE ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, THE MISSISSIPPI PARKINSON'S DISEASE RESEARCH REGISTRY WEBSITE WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN FIND INFORMATION RELATED TO PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND THE REGISTRY, THE YEARLY PROGRAM SUMMARY UPDATE, AND ANY OTHER INFORMATION DEEMED RELEVANT BY THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE AND CODIFY NEW SECTION 37-13-4.2, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REQUIRE THE GOVERNING BOARD OF EACH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NONSECTARIAN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ADOPT A POLICY PROVIDING A DAILY OPPORTUNITY FOR VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION BY STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES IN A PERIOD OF PRAYER AND THE READING OF THE BIBLE OR OTHER RELIGIOUS TEXT; TO REQUIRE SUCH POLICIES TO INCLUDE MANDATORY WRITTEN CONSENT, ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF VOLUNTARINESS AND AN EXPRESS WAIVER OF STATE AND FEDERAL CLAIMS, INCLUDING ESTABLISHMENT CLAUSE CLAIMS; TO PROHIBIT PARTICIPATION WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT AND TO PROVIDE FOR REVOCATION OF CONSENT WHILE MAINTAINING THE ENFORCEABILITY OF EXECUTED WAIVERS; TO PROHIBIT THE BROADCAST OF PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS READINGS OVER PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEMS AND TO REQUIRE THAT SUCH PERIODS NOT SUPPLANT INSTRUCTIONAL TIME; TO REQUIRE SAFEGUARDS ENSURING THAT PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS READINGS ARE NOT KNOWINGLY OR INTENTIONALLY CONDUCTED IN THE PRESENCE OR HEARING OF NONCONSENTING INDIVIDUALS AND TO AUTHORIZE COMPLIANCE THROUGH SCHEDULING BEFORE NORMAL SCHOOL HOURS OR IN FULLY CONSENTED CLASSROOMS OR CAMPUSES; TO REQUIRE THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, UPON REQUEST, TO PROVIDE ADVISORY GUIDANCE, MODEL CONSENT FORMS, AND LEGAL DEFENSE TO PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS OR SCHOOLS AND TO PROVIDE FOR STATE LIABILITY FOR COSTS, JUDGMENTS OR SETTLEMENTS WHEN SUCH DEFENSE IS UNDERTAKEN; TO CLARIFY THAT THE ACT DOES NOT PROHIBIT INDIVIDUAL PRAYER OR RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION DURING OTHER PERIODS OF THE SCHOOL DAY AND DOES NOT CONFLICT WITH ARTICLE 8, SECTION 208 OF THE MISSISSIPPI CONSTITUTION OF 1890 OR EXISTING STATUTORY PROTECTIONS FOR STUDENT RELIGIOUS EXPRESSION; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 37-12-7, 37-13-4, 37-13-4.1 AND 37-13-8, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, FOR THE PURPOSE OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES

AN ACT TO CREATE "THE PURPLE ANGELS LAW" TO REGULATE THE REGISTRY OF PERSISTENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE OFFENDERS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY TO CREATE THE REGISTRY; TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF THE CONVICTING COURT TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY; TO REQUIRE PAYMENT OF A REGISTRATION FEE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO DESIGNATE A SEGMENT OF MISSISSIPPI HIGHWAY 537 LOCATED IN YAZOO COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI, AS THE "COLONEL DONNELL BERRY MEMORIAL HIGHWAY"; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO BE KNOWN AS THE MISSISSIPPI FAIR BANKING STANDARDS ACT; TO DECLARE THE PUBLIC POLICY OF THE STATE; TO URGE CONGRESS AND THE PRESIDENT TO STOP GOVERNMENT FROM WEAPONIZING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS; TO PROVIDE STANDARDS FOR FAIR ACCESS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSISTENT WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 14331; TO PROHIBIT STATE REGULATORS FROM COERCING FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS INTO TERMINATING CUSTOMER ACCOUNTS BASED ON NONQUANTITATIVE FACTORS; TO REQUIRE THE DEPARTMENT OF BANKING AND CONSUMER FINANCE TO REVIEW AGENCY GUIDANCE; TO CREATE AN ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT PROCESS TO RESOLVE DEBANKING COMPLAINTS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 63-3-615, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF OVERTAKING A SCHOOL BUS THAT HAS STOPPED ON THE STREET OR HIGHWAY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING OR DISCHARGING ANY SCHOOL CHILDREN; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE "RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION ACT OF 2026"; TO AUTHORIZE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO PERMIT THE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION OF PUPILS; TO PERMIT SCHOOL BOARDS TO COMPLETE A SURVEY TO DETERMINE PUPILS WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO DESIRE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION AND WHO HAVE RECEIVED CONSENT FROM THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR SUCH INSTRUCTION; TO REQUIRE SCHOOL BOARDS TO ALLOW THOSE STUDENTS DESIRING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION TO PARTICIPATE IN OFF-SITE FOR AT LEAST ONE HOUR, ONE DAY EACH WEEK; TO PROHIBIT THE SCHOOL DISTRICT FROM PROVIDING OR FACILITATING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION ON SCHOOL PREMISES; TO PERMIT LOCAL SCHOOL BOARDS TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS WITH THE PERSONS IN CHARGE OF THE RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION AS THE BOARD DEEMS NECESSARY AND ADVISABLE; TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS SHALL NOT BE PENALIZED OR CONSIDERED ABSENT FROM THE SCHOOL FOR PURPOSES OF ATTENDING RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION; TO PROVIDE THAT STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION SHALL CONTINUE IN THE REGULAR COURSE OF DAILY INSTRUCTION; TO PROVIDE THAT RELEASED-TIME MORAL INSTRUCTION SHALL BE GIVEN WITHOUT EXPENSE TO ANY LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD BEYOND THE COST OF THE ORIGINAL SURVEY; TO AMEND SECTION 37-13-91, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 99-5-9, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE ANY COURT TO ALLOW A DEFENDANT TO POST A CASH DEPOSIT NO LESS THAN 10% OF THE TOTAL BAIL AMOUNT IN LIEU OF A SURETY OR PROPERTY BOND, ONLY IF THE DEFENDANT MEETS CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS AND EXECUTES A SWORN AFFIDAVIT OF ELIGIBILITY; TO REQUIRE THE CLERK OF A COURT TO PROVIDE THE DEFENDANT WITH STATUTORY NOTICE PRIOR TO ACCEPTING ANY CASH BAIL; TO SET FORTH A FORM NOTICE TO BE USED BY COURT CLERKS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO CREATE THE ASSOCIATION SELF-FUNDED HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN COVERAGE ACT; TO DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS; TO AUTHORIZE AN ASSOCIATION IN MISSISSIPPI TO PURCHASE HOSPITAL, SURGICAL AND MEDICAL EXPENSE BENEFITS COVERAGE FROM A SELF-FUNDED ASSOCIATION PLAN SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER STATE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; TO EXEMPT SUCH PLANS SUBJECT TO THE JURISDICTION OF ANOTHER STATE OR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM THE INSURANCE LAWS OF THIS STATE AND REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE UPON DEMONSTRATING TO THE COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE THAT CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET; TO REQUIRE WRITTEN NOTICE TO BE PROVIDED TO PLAN PARTICIPANTS AND PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS THAT THE PLAN IS NOT REGULATED BY MISSISSIPPI LAW; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO RETAIN PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST IN REVIEWING A PLAN'S REQUEST TO BE EXEMPT FROM STATE INSURANCE LAWS AND REGULATIONS; TO REQUIRE SUCH PLANS TO DESIGNATE THE COMMISSIONER AS ITS AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS IN MISSISSIPPI; TO AUTHORIZE THE COMMISSIONER TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS TO CARRY OUT THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT; TO AMEND SECTION 83-5-3, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, IN CONFORMITY TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO MAKE CERTAIN LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS RELATING TO MISSISSIPPI'S UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE PROGRAM AND BENEFIT DURATION; TO AMEND SECTION 71-5-507, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKLY UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AN INDIVIDUAL MAY RECEIVE BY ALIGNING THE DURATION WITH THE STATEWIDE UNEMPLOYMENT RATE; TO UTILIZE THE AVERAGE, SEASONALLY ADJUSTED UNEMPLOYMENT RATE FOR THE STATE FOR THE THREE MONTHS PRECEDING THE MONTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S FIRST CLAIM TO DETERMINE THE INDIVIDUAL'S MAXIMUM NUMBER OF WEEKLY BENEFITS AVAILABLE; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO REQUIRE A PROSECUTOR TO GIVE NOTICE TO A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER BEFORE SENDING A GIGLIO LETTER OR PLACING THE OFFICER'S NAME ON A GIGLIO LIST; TO DEFINE THE TERMS "GIGLIO LETTER" AND "GIGLIO LIST"; TO REQUIRE THE PROSECUTOR TO GIVE THE OFFICER AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW MATERIALS AND MEET WITH THE PROSECUTOR BEFORE THE GIGLIO LETTER IS SENT; TO AUTHORIZE AN OFFICER TO APPEAL A PROSECUTOR'S DECISION TO SEND A GIGLIO LETTER TO THE CIRCUIT COURT IN WHICH THE OFFICER RESIDES FOR A DE NOVO REVIEW; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 45-6-11, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO PROVIDE THAT IF THE MISSISSIPPI BOARD ON LAW ENFORCEMENT STANDARDS AND TRAINING CONTEMPLATES REPRIMANDING, SUSPENDING, CANCELLING OR RECALLING THE CERTIFICATION OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, THEN SUCH OFFICER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO DISCOVERY DURING THE HEARING PROCESS OF THE BOARD; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 19-7-31, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO ALLOW FUNDS TO BE USED FOR ELECTRONIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL PURPOSES FOR ANY CHANCERY OR CIRCUIT COURTROOM IN THE COUNTY; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 41-29-139, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO REVISE THE ELEMENTS FOR THE CRIME OF AGGRAVATED DRUG TRAFFICKING TO INCLUDE 267 OR MORE DOSAGE UNITS; TO CREATE A NEW SECTION OF LAW TO RESTRICT THE SALE OF ABORTION-INDUCING DRUGS; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.