HB 1226 (2026): relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.
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HB 1226 (2026)
relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate 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 3 people signed in online: 1 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0759h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0759h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Barbara Comtois (R - Belk 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Glenn Bailey (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. Susan DeRoy (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Shane Sirois (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Len Turcotte (R - Straf 4)
- Rep. Kevin Verville (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 14, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0759h — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, Senate: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 234
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 234
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0759h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0759h: AA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0759h: MA VV 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation
- April 14, 2026: Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/07/2026
- May 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV ; 05/07/2026