HB 1038 (2026): establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.

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HB 1038 (2026)

establishing a committee to study raising awareness of the law providing immunity from liability in certain cases involving drug overdoses.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Legislative Administration
  • Subject: Study Committees and Commissions

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Legislative Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 22, 2026, with 3 people signed in online: 3 in support. The committee met in executive session on January 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 10–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 22, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
  • January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Legislative Administration, GP 234
  • February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Legislative Administration
  • January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/22/2026 02:00 pm GP 234
  • January 29, 2026: Executive Session: 01/29/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  • January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/29/2026 (Vote 10-1; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026

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