HB 1185-FN (2026): relative to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
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HB 1185-FN (2026)
relative to the offense of endangering the welfare of a child or incompetent.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Children and Family Law
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Children and Family Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 88 people signed in online: 1 in support and 87 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
- Rep. Jodi Nelson (R - Rock 13)
- Rep. Kimberly Rice (R - Hills 38)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Children and Family Law, GP 230
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Children and Family Law
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026