HB 1032 (2026): creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.

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HB 1032 (2026)

creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Right to Know

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026, with 57 people signed in online: 53 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0495h), by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 21, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/21/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
  • February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  • February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 27, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0495h

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court