HB 1237 (2026): relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement.
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HB 1237 (2026)
relative to the removal of abandoned vehicles by law enforcement.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
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 4 people signed in online: 1 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held a work session on February 18, 2026. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Richard Lascelles (R - Hills 14)
- Rep. Dennis Mannion (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 18, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP159
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- 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 Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 29, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 10:00 am GP159
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; C)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026