Parental Rights Protection Act - Expedited Hearings for Bond Conditions

Tennessee enacted the Parental Rights Protection Act (SB2365), requiring expedited hearings when bond conditions affect parental contact, custody, or visitation with minor children. The law ensures bond conditions comply with the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers before receiving the Governor's signature on April 2, 2026.

SB2364 repeals human rights commission rules and clarifies complaint confidentiality

Tennessee SB2364 became law on April 1, 2026 (effective April 6, 2026), repealing rules transferred from the defunct Human Rights Commission to the Attorney General and Reporter. The bill also establishes new confidentiality protections for complaints filed pursuant to human rights investigations, prohibiting disclosure without the complainant's consent. The legislation passed the Senate 27-5 and the House 70-18.

Drug Court Sentencing Technical Violations Amendment

Mississippi Governor signed HB1701 into law, amending Section 47-7-37 of the Mississippi Code to expand drug and intervention court authority over participants with suspended sentences. The bill authorizes intervention courts to impose up to the remainder of a suspended sentence upon the judge's written finding of specified violations without requiring a revocation hearing.

Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Sexual Battery

Mississippi Governor signed HB525 into law on April 6, 2026, amending Section 97-3-101 of the Mississippi Code to establish mandatory minimum penalties for sexual battery convictions. The bill passed with strong legislative support (House 112-0, Senate 35-2 on conference report) and applies to all future sexual battery cases in the state.

Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act - Home Mitigation Program

Mississippi Governor signed SB2409, the Strengthen Mississippi Homes Act, replacing the Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program with an expanded Strengthen Mississippi Homes Program within the Mississippi Department of Insurance. The law increases home mitigation grants to $10,000 per home and expands eligible activities to include tornado, hail, and catastrophic windstorm mitigation beyond hurricane coverage.

Limits Recovery in Woman's Right-to-Know Claims

Kansas HB2727 was vetoed by Governor Laura Kelly on April 9, 2026. The bill would have allowed plaintiffs to elect to limit recovery in claims brought for violations of the Woman's Right-to-Know Act and made medical malpractice screening inapplicable in such cases. The bill passed the House 87-37 and Senate 31-9 but did not become law due to the veto.

Kansas HB2719 - Rules Bill Vetoed

Kansas Governor vetoed HB2719, a bill that would have amended the Kansas Administrative Rules and Regulations Filing Act. The bill, sponsored by the Commerce, Labor and Economic Development committee, passed both chambers unanimously but was returned vetoed on April 9, 2026. The proposed changes regarding technical amendments, priority status processes, and agency submission requirements will not take effect.

Kansas HB2729 Veto - Woman's Right to Know Act Forms

Kansas Governor vetoed HB2729 on April 9, 2026. The bill would have required the Kansas Department of Health and Environment to provide forms and notices to physicians pursuant to the Woman's Right to Know Act. The bill passed the House 87-37 and Senate 31-9 but will not become law due to the veto.

Taxpayer Agreement Act - Tax Increment Financing Alternative

Kansas HB2737, the Taxpayer Agreement Act, was signed into law by Governor Laura Kelly on April 6, 2026. The new law establishes an alternative method for tax increment financing (TIF) of municipal economic development projects through taxpayer agreements. The bill passed with strong legislative support, receiving final passage in the Senate 34-6 and House concurrence 121-3.

Kansas Proxy Advisor Transparency Act

Kansas Governor vetoed SB375, the Proxy Advisor Transparency Act, on April 9, 2026. The bill had passed the Senate 31-9 and the House 84-40 after multiple amendments. If enacted, it would have required proxy advisors to make specific disclosures when recommending actions against company management. The veto means the proposed requirements will not take effect.