HB 1216 (2026): relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.
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@misc{bill-2026-hb1216, title = {HB 1216 (2026): relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.}, howpublished = {Granite Record}, url = {https://graniterecord.org/bill/2026/hb1216}, note = {Accessed 19 Oct. 2026} }
HB 1216 (2026)
relative to informed consent for law enforcement searches of houses or other property.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 29, 2026, with 174 people signed in online: 5 in support and 169 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Buzz Scherr (D - Rock 26) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 13, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 11:30 am GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 11:30 am GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 26, 2026: Without objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026