HB 1096 (2026): establishing a committee to study ways to manage disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes.
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HB 1096 (2026)
establishing a committee to study ways to manage disposal of vapes and e-cigarettes.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Study Committees and Commissions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 13 people signed in online: 13 in support. The committee held work sessions on February 11, 2026 and February 17, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 14–0, 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. Nicholas Germana (D - Ches 15) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4)
- Rep. Liz Barbour (R - Hills 35)
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 13)
- Rep. Karen Ebel (D - Merr 7)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. James Gruber (D - Ches 16)
- Rep. Linda Haskins (D - Rock 11)
- Sen. Howard Pearl (R - SD17)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15)
- Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- 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 Environment and Agriculture
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 01:00 pm GP 153
- February 11, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/11/2026 10:00 am GP153
- February 17, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026