HB 1214 (2026): relative to public libraries.
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HB 1214 (2026)
relative to public libraries.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Municipal and County Government
- Subject: Municipalities
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Municipal and County Government committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 1,423 people signed in online: 7 in support and 1,416 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Louise Andrus (R - Merr 5)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Sayra DeVito (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Sherri Reinfurt (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 2:10 PM: public hearing, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- February 10, 2026, 2:10 PM: executive session, House Municipal and County Government, GP 154
- 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 Municipal and County Government
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 02:10 pm GP 154
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 02:10 pm GP 154
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026