Rep. Fabian Nelson

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates Thursday, January 22, 2026, as "Faces of Recovery - Recovery Day 2026" at the Mississippi State Capitol. It symbolically recognizes the Mississippi Recovery Advocacy Project and its annual event celebrating individuals in addiction recovery. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it solely encourages state officials and stakeholders to observe and acknowledge the advocacy group's work. It references past legislative success (HB 1137, expanding Narcan access) but does not alter any laws.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution (HR 11), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends the Reimagine Prep Lions Football Team and Coach Jamye Horton for winning back-to-back Little SWAC Football Championships in 2024 and 2025. The resolution highlights the team's athletic achievement, dedication, sportsmanship, and academic excellence under Coach Horton's leadership. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - only expressing legislative recognition.

Maddy summaryHB 1201 creates a 25% income tax credit for developers who rehabilitate blighted, tax-forfeited properties in Mississippi, requiring costs to exceed $50,000 for owner-occupied homes or $100,000 for commercial buildings. The credit applies to eligible properties declared unsafe by local authorities and placed into use as residences or businesses within 36 months. Developers can carry forward unused credit amounts for up to 10 years if the credit exceeds their annual tax liability, or opt for a 75% rebate instead. This law directly affects developers who redevelop qualifying properties, aiming to increase property values and community safety through tax incentives.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a policy bill) that formally commends Major General John Trent Kelly for his 40-year military career and congratulates him upon his retirement in May 2025. It specifically recognizes his service in the Mississippi Army National Guard, including deployments to Desert Storm and Iraq, his leadership roles, and his awards. The resolution has no policy impact or direct effect on any laws, regulations, or people beyond expressing the Mississippi House of Representatives' gratitude for his service. It was adopted and signed by the legislature in March 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1197, the "Safe Solicitation Act," requires anyone soliciting money or goods in public spaces (like streets or sidewalks) to obtain a permit from their local municipality, county, or political subdivision. It limits solicitation to daylight hours, prohibits blocking traffic, restricts activities to within 100 feet of an approved intersection, and bans harassment or amplification devices. Violations can result in fines up to $300 or jail time for forgery, while permits cost no more than $25. The law amends existing traffic obstruction statutes to align with these requirements and allows local governments to opt out within six months of enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 807 establishes a new Division of Autism Services within Mississippi's Department of Mental Health to coordinate autism care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families across all ages. The division will develop annual statewide plans based on research and best practices, set program standards, and ensure collaboration between agencies and families. It directly affects Mississippi residents with ASD, their families, and service providers by creating a centralized coordination hub for existing autism services. The division becomes operational on July 1, 2025, and will work under the Bureau of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. This bill does not create new services but structures how current resources are organized and delivered.

Maddy summaryHB 1424 clarifies that Mississippi county boards of supervisors must provide adequate and habitable office space for local Child Protection Services (CPS) offices. This directly affects county boards (who must secure suitable facilities) and CPS staff (who will use the space). The bill explicitly requires county-provided offices to meet basic habitability standards, while also detailing cost-sharing: the state department pays the federal share of rent, and counties cover maintenance, repairs, utilities, and non-federal operational costs. It takes effect July 1, 2025, and amends existing law to make the space requirement explicit.

Maddy summaryHB 658 requires Mississippi's Department of Corrections to provide specific protective equipment - such as face masks, gloves, and eye protection - to state inmates assigned to work involving raw cleaning chemicals. This applies directly to inmates working in correctional facility maintenance, public service programs, cemetery restoration, or other designated assignments where they handle chemicals like acids, alkalies, or surfactants. The bill amends multiple sections of state law to mandate this safety provision, ensuring inmates receive necessary gear when using hazardous cleaning agents. It does not alter inmate eligibility for work programs but adds a clear safety requirement for specific job assignments.

Maddy summaryHB 642 authorizes Alcorn State University to build prefabricated (factory-built) structures on its campus, directly affecting the university and its campus development. The bill requires all such buildings to meet Mississippi’s building codes, safety standards, and campus aesthetic guidelines, and mandates approval from the Board of Trustees and the Department of Finance and Administration before construction. Funding can come from state appropriations, federal grants, or private donations, with the university required to submit annual reports to the legislature detailing construction costs and benefits. This bill does not change existing laws broadly but adds specific oversight and reporting requirements for Alcorn’s prefab building projects.

Maddy summaryHB 1199 authorizes Mississippi's Secretary of State to use the existing Land Records Maintenance Fund to contract with vendors for routine upkeep of unredeemed tax-sale lands (blighted properties) that remain unsold. This directly affects counties and municipalities responsible for maintaining these properties, allowing them to cover costs like mowing, debris removal, and minor repairs through competitive vendor contracts. The bill also prevents unspent funds in this dedicated account from lapsing into the General Fund at year-end. While the bill passed the House in January 2025, it died in the Senate Committee on Public Property and Appropriations on March 4, 2025, and did not become law.