HB 1047-FN (2026): relative to the offense of capital murder.
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HB 1047-FN (2026)
relative to the offense of capital murder.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 118 people signed in online: 2 in support and 116 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jonathan Morton (R - Hills 39) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Margaret Drye (R - Sull 7)
- Rep. Dale Girard (R - Sull 6)
- Rep. Brian Labrie (R - Hills 2)
- Sen. Timothy Lang (R - SD2)
- Rep. Dennis Mannion (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18)
- Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 159
- February 6, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026