Rep. Kevin Horan

Maddy summaryHB 1546 is a procedural bill that updates the legal descriptions of Mississippi's judicial districts for the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. It reorganizes the county boundaries for the three Supreme Court districts and five Court of Appeals districts, specifying which counties and precincts belong to each district. The bill does not change voting rules, judicial terms, or eligibility requirements - only clarifies the geographic scope of existing districts as defined in prior law. This bill died in committee in March 2025 and did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 1398 amends Mississippi law to require municipal judges to serve fixed terms that align with the terms of the municipal governing authorities (like city councils) that appoint them. It also states that a municipal judge must forfeit their position and become ineligible to serve if they lose qualifications for any reason (e.g., failing to meet residency or legal requirements). The bill affects all cities with municipal judges, particularly those with populations over 10,000, by standardizing their terms and adding accountability for maintaining eligibility. This change applies to existing appointment rules under Sections 21-23-3, 21-23-5, and 21-23-9 of Mississippi Code. The bill died in committee in March 2025 and was never enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 1449 increases staffing in Mississippi's Twentieth Circuit Court District by amending two statutes. It raises the authorized number of assistant district attorneys from 11 to 13 (under Section 25-31-5) and adds one criminal investigator position, increasing the total to three (under Section 25-31-10). The bill directly affects the Twentieth Circuit Court District's prosecution office, which covers counties including Hinds, Rankin, and Madison. These changes would allow the district attorney's office to hire additional staff for criminal prosecutions, subject to available funding. The bill was referred to committee but died there on March 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1470, titled the "Corrections omnibus act," is a procedural bill that does not enact new policy but instead compiles and references multiple existing Mississippi correctional laws for potential future amendment. It lists 38 specific sections of the Mississippi Code (including parole eligibility, probation rules, inmate case plans, and facility fees) to be reviewed by the legislature. The bill passed the House in February 2025 but died in a Senate committee in March 2025 without advancing further. It directly affects the process for reviewing correctional statutes but does not change current laws or impact individuals. This bill serves solely as a procedural step to organize existing correctional code sections for possible future legislative action.

Maddy summaryHB 1853 authorizes Mississippi to issue general obligation bonds to fund the construction, equipment, and upgrades of an infectious disease testing lab at the Mississippi Blood Services Building in Flowood. The funds would specifically support the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency in establishing this lab to handle infectious disease testing for organ recovery. The bill outlines bond issuance procedures, repayment terms using state funds, and specifies that proceeds must be used solely for the lab's construction and related costs. This is a funding mechanism, not direct appropriations, and the bill died in committee before becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 1549 amends Mississippi's consumer protection law to explicitly prohibit violations of the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act (Title 45, Chapter 38) as an unfair trade practice. It directly affects pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies that violate the drug cost protections established in the Defending Affordable Prescription Drug Costs Act (Sections 41-149-1 through 41-149-11). The bill adds a new enforcement mechanism, allowing consumers or the state to pursue legal action under existing consumer protection laws for these violations. The bill died on the calendar in February 2025 and never became law.

Maddy summaryHB 1506 reestablishes administrative forfeiture procedures for property (not controlled substances themselves) valued under $20,000 seized in drug-related cases under Mississippi's Uniform Controlled Substances Law. It requires law enforcement to provide specific notice via mail, publication, or an online state forfeiture site, giving owners 30 days to contest the forfeiture before property is automatically forfeited. This process directly affects property owners whose items are seized in drug enforcement actions, bypassing immediate court involvement for lower-value items. The bill amends multiple existing sections to standardize notice requirements, contest procedures, and disposal rules for forfeited property.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1612) is a technical reorganization of existing Mississippi DUI laws. It moves numerous sections of the current DUI statute (including implied consent rules, license suspension penalties, and victim impact panels) to new, consecutive section numbers for clarity in the Mississippi Code. The bill does not change any legal requirements, penalties, or procedures - only renumbers the existing provisions. It directly affects how DUI laws are cited in the code but does not alter the rights or obligations of drivers.

Maddy summaryMississippi HB 1553, the "Mississippi Kratom Consumer Protection Act," regulates kratom products by prohibiting sales to anyone under 21, banning products containing over 2% 7-hydroxymitragynine, and banning child-attractive packaging. It requires manufacturers to follow federal dietary supplement standards, mandates specific health warnings and ingredient disclosures on labels, and imposes a 5% excise tax on retail sales. Sellers must register with the FDA and face civil penalties up to $20,000 for violations, with local governments barred from adding stricter rules. The law directly affects kratom sellers, manufacturers, and consumers, aiming to standardize safety and labeling requirements statewide.

Maddy summaryHB 1616, titled "Criminal justice omnibus act," is a procedural bill that refers multiple existing sections of Mississippi's corrections and parole laws (e.g., sections on parole eligibility, probation terms, and technical violation centers) to the Judiciary Committee for potential amendment. It does not create new law but prepares these provisions for review by lawmakers. The bill was referred to committee in January 2025 and died there on February 4, 2025, meaning it did not advance further or become law. It directly affects Mississippi's Department of Corrections, parole board, and individuals under probation or parole supervision.