HB 1178 (2026): relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.
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HB 1178 (2026)
relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.
- Status: Killed
- 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 6 people signed in online: 3 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 12, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 158–187. On March 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a roll call 204–143.
Sponsors
- Rep. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Samuel Farrington (R - Straf 8)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
- Rep. Alice Wade (D - Straf 15)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 11:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- March 12, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 12, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 158, nays 187, failed
- March 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 204, nays 143, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:20 am GP 234
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/03/2026 (Vote 10-10; RC)
- March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 158-187 03/12/2026
- March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 204-143 03/12/2026
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