HB 620-FN (2025): relative to the exercise of the freedom of religion.

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HB 620-FN (2025)

relative to the exercise of the freedom of religion.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Civil Actions

The Story

It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 19, 2025, with 62 people signed in online: 16 in support, 45 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 12, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 9–9, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 27, 2025 the House adopted “Lay HB620 on Table” on a division vote 290–72, on a motion by Rep. James Guzofski. The bill died on the table when the session ended on December 17, 2025, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 19, 2025, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 12, 2025, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • March 27, 2025: floor debate, House

Votes

  • March 27, 2025, House: Lay HB620 on Table — yeas 290, nays 72, passed

The Docket

  • January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary
  • February 19, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/19/2025 01:45 pm LOB 206-208
  • March 12, 2025: Executive Session: 03/12/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  • March 12, 2025: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/12/2025 (Vote 9-9; RC)
  • March 27, 2025: Lay HB620 on Table (Rep. Guzofski): MA DV 290-72 03/27/2025
  • December 17, 2025: Died on Table, Session ended 12/17/2025

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