Rep. Kevin Horan

Maddy summaryHB 1482 is a procedural bill that moves specific sections of Mississippi's commercial driver's license (CDL) laws to the front of the legislative process for potential future amendments. It references existing sections covering CDL requirements (like license contents, vehicle classifications, and medical certification), disqualification rules for offenses (such as DUI or failure to aid after accidents), and implied consent laws. The bill does not change current laws but prepares these sections for possible updates by the legislature. It directly affects commercial drivers, licensing authorities, and the state's CDL information systems. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, without advancing.

Maddy summaryHB 1613 would allow victims of human trafficking to obtain an additional expungement (removal from public records) of a prostitution conviction. The bill amends Mississippi's expungement law to specifically grant this exception for trafficking victims as defined in state law, while maintaining the existing prohibition against expunging felony crimes of promoting or procuring prostitution. This change would directly affect trafficking victims who were charged with prostitution due to their trafficking situation, enabling them to clear this specific conviction from their records. The policy aims to help these individuals access employment, housing, and other opportunities by removing a barrier created by their trafficking experience.

Maddy summaryHB 1510 would increase Mississippi justice courts' jurisdiction for debt or damage claims from $2,500 to $5,000, allowing these courts to handle more small civil cases. It directly affects residents and businesses seeking recovery for claims under $5,000, potentially reducing the need for higher court filings. The bill amends Section 9-11-9 of the Mississippi Code to set this new monetary limit, while maintaining the existing rule prohibiting judges from having financial interest in case outcomes. This procedural change, if enacted, would take effect July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1615 would allow Mississippi courts to avoid formally convicting defendants for certain felony violations of implied consent laws (like refusing a breathalyzer test) if they complete court-approved treatment programs. It clarifies that misdemeanor implied consent violations must follow existing rules under Section 63-11-30, while felony cases could qualify for nonadjudication if the defendant successfully completes an intervention program certified by the Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts. The bill excludes repeat offenders, those charged with drug trafficking, and commercial drivers from this option. This proposed change did not advance beyond committee in 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1600 is a procedural bill that reorganizes specific sections of Mississippi's Beer Industry Fair Dealing Act within the state code to facilitate potential future amendments. It does not change the existing law but moves sections like definitions (e.g., "wholesaler," "supplier," "sales territory") and the act's purpose into a new, consolidated position. The bill preserves current provisions governing business relationships between beer suppliers and wholesalers, including dispute resolution mechanisms and distribution rules. It affects the legal framework for the beer industry but does not alter substantive requirements or create new obligations.

Maddy summaryHB 1383 would require Mississippi offenders whose parole eligibility petitions are denied by a circuit court judge to wait two years before filing another petition. This applies to all inmates in the Mississippi Department of Corrections seeking parole after a court denial, regardless of their offense type. The bill amends Section 47-7-3 of the Mississippi Code to establish this mandatory waiting period, preventing immediate reapplications. It does not change parole eligibility criteria but sets a specific timeline for subsequent petitions.

Maddy summaryHB 1397 would allow Mississippi courts to revoke probation or post-release supervision before it begins if a person commits a new felony crime during the waiting period before supervision starts. Currently, revocation typically applies only to violations during active supervision, but this bill extends that rule to cover pre-commencement felonies. It directly affects individuals sentenced to probation or supervision who commit new felonies while awaiting the start of their supervision period. The bill amends Section 47-7-37.1 of Mississippi law to make this change effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1601 would have authorized Mississippi residents to purchase special license tags supporting "Promoting Peace" through the Promote Peace Foundation and Mississippi Rotary clubs, requiring a $30 annual fee on top of standard registration. The bill specified that $24 of each fee would fund peacebuilding initiatives, $1 would go to the Mississippi Burn Care Fund, $2 to highway maintenance, and $1 to another state fund. It was set to take effect July 1, 2025, but died in committee on February 4, 2025, and never became law. The bill directly affected vehicle owners who chose to pay the additional fee to display the special tag.

Maddy summaryHB 1384 increases salary caps for Mississippi court reporters in circuit and chancery courts based on experience: $57,000 annually for five years or less, $66,000 for 5-10 years, and $72,000 for 10+ years. Counties, not the state, must pay these salaries from their general funds, with payments calculated proportionally based on how many weeks court is held in each county. The bill also clarifies that court reporters cannot practice law in their assigned court or receive extra pay for special court terms. It would have taken effect July 1, 2025, but died in committee on February 4, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 995, the "First Responder Halo Act of 2025," creates a 25-foot buffer zone around first responders (including police, firefighters, EMTs, and emergency management personnel) while they perform lawful duties. It prohibits individuals from approaching or remaining within 25 feet after receiving a verbal warning, if the intent is to impede, threaten, or harass them. Violations are classified as a misdemeanor punishable under existing law. The bill died in committee on February 4, 2025, and has not become law.