HB 1067-FN (2026): relative to the mental health courts.
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HB 1067-FN (2026)
relative to the mental health courts.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 49 people signed in online: 46 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1067 on Table” on a division vote 182–171, on a motion by Rep. Alexander Jr. On March 11, 2026 the House failed “Remove from Table” on a division vote 145–179, on a motion by Rep. Jodi Newell. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Paul Berch (D - Ches 6)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Tim Hartnett (D - Hills 41)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Dennis Mannion (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Buzz Scherr (D - Rock 26)
- Rep. Lucy Weber (D - Ches 5)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 12, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Lay HB1067 on Table — yeas 182, nays 171, passed
- March 11, 2026, House: Remove from Table — yeas 145, nays 179, failed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 14, 2026: Executive Session: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 28, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
- February 3, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 12, 2026: Lay HB1067 on Table (Rep. Alexander Jr.): MA DV 182-171 02/12/2026
- March 11, 2026: Remove from Table (Rep. Newell): MF DV 145-179 03/11/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026