HB 1165 (2026): relative to gender designation on state-issued identification.

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HB 1165 (2026)

relative to gender designation on state-issued identification.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 485 people signed in online: 16 in support and 469 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 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 11–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
  • March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 234
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  • March 3, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 11-5; RC)
  • March 4, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

Laws It Would Change

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