Rep. Kevin Horan

Maddy summaryHB 1600 reestablishes administrative forfeiture procedures for property valued under $20,000 seized under Mississippi’s Uniform Controlled Substances Law. It requires law enforcement to provide notice of forfeiture via certified mail, newspaper publication, or an online state forfeiture site (for property under $10,000) and gives owners 30 days to contest the forfeiture in writing. The bill directly affects property owners whose items are seized during drug-related enforcement, allowing them to challenge the forfeiture before the property is taken. Key provisions include standardized notice requirements, a clear contest period, and guidelines for how seized property may be disposed of if not contested.

Maddy summaryHB 1608 amends Mississippi law to criminalize the deprivation of necessary supervision for a child, specifically targeting parents, guardians, or responsible adults who fail to provide age-appropriate supervision that results in substantial harm to a child's physical, mental, or emotional health. The bill adds a new provision stating that such neglect could lead to up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine. It directly affects caregivers responsible for children, defining "necessary supervision" as that appropriate to the child's age. The law aims to address severe cases of neglect beyond basic needs like food or shelter, focusing on supervision failures causing demonstrable harm.

Maddy summaryHB 1614 updates and consolidates Mississippi's existing human trafficking laws (specifically sections 97-3-54.1 through 97-3-54.7) to strengthen penalties and clarify provisions. It increases penalties for traffickers, including 20+ years in prison for offenses involving minors and fines up to $500,000, while requiring mandatory reporting of suspected child trafficking to child protection services. The bill also clarifies enterprise liability, allowing businesses to be fined up to $1 million for failing to prevent trafficking. The legislation died in committee on February 3, 2026, and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1684 would have named a one-mile segment of Mississippi Highway 7 in Grenada County as the "Robert Noah Memorial Highway." The bill required the Mississippi Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs designating this specific highway segment. The bill died in committee in February 2026 and did not become law. This was a ceremonial designation with no substantive policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 1747 authorizes Mississippi's Department of Corrections (MDOC) to run a 3-year pilot program (starting July 2026) using data analytics tools to improve inmate safety, reduce preventable medical emergencies, cut overtime costs, and manage compliance risks - without hiring additional staff. The pilot would test specific tools to identify health risks early, optimize staffing patterns (especially overnight), transition inmates to Medicare coverage, and monitor safety threats like assaults or suicides. MDOC must submit annual reports tracking reductions in medical transports, overtime, and incidents, plus cost savings, to legislative committees. The bill explicitly states it does not mandate permanent technology use or replace correctional officers. This bill died in committee on February 3, 2026, and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 49 revises the authorized number of Assistant District Attorneys (referred to as "legal assistants" in the bill) in multiple Mississippi judicial districts, such as increasing the Ninth Circuit's count to 4 effective January 2027. It also revises the number of criminal investigators for the Twenty-Second Circuit Court District. The bill allows additional Assistant District Attorneys to be funded through county resolutions or other sources like federal grants, requiring reporting to county boards and the state budget office. This affects district attorneys' offices and county governments in the specified judicial districts.

Maddy summaryHB 1544 revises residency requirements and judge numbers for multiple Mississippi circuit court districts, directly affecting judges running for office in specific counties. For example, it changes where judges must reside in the First Circuit Court District: after January 1, 2027, the judge for "Place Four" must live in Itawamba, Monroe, or Pontotoc County (previously any county in the district). The bill updates similar rules for other districts (like the Third, Sixth, and Seventh Circuits) based on population, case load, and geographic needs. These changes aim to align judicial representation with current district demographics and court demands.

Maddy summaryHB 1509 changes Mississippi's district attorneys' salary structure, setting their annual pay at 95% of circuit and chancery court judges' salaries starting January 1, 2026. This replaces previous fixed amounts ($134,400 for 2023-2025) with a formula tied to judicial compensation. The bill directly affects all full-time district attorneys and their legal assistants, whose salaries are set at 80-90% of the district attorney's pay based on their legal experience. The change takes effect after the current salary schedule expires, aligning district attorneys' compensation more closely with judicial salaries.

Maddy summaryHB 1896 imposes a 25% excise tax on kratom products sold within Mississippi, directly affecting consumers who purchase these items. The bill defines "kratom product" as food or dietary supplements containing kratom leaf or extract, and specifies that the tax burden falls on the consumer, though sellers collect it at the point of sale. This tax takes effect July 1, 2025, and also revises Mississippi's tobacco tax rules to require out-of-state tobacco product buyers to pay state excise tax directly to the Department of Revenue.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution formally commends the Grenada High School Chargers Football Team for winning the Mississippi High School Activities Association (MHSAA) Class 6A State Championship in the 2024-2025 season - their first state title in program history. It specifically highlights their 43-14 championship victory over Hattiesburg and recognizes key players and coaches. The resolution serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the team’s achievement, with no policy changes or direct effects beyond symbolic recognition. It was adopted by both legislative chambers in April 2025.