HB 1238-FN (2026): relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer.
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HB 1238-FN (2026)
relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer.
- Status: Killed
- 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 6 people signed in online: 6 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 9–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 155–194. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Daryl Abbas (R - SD22)
- Sen. Regina Birdsell (R - SD19)
- Rep. Ricky Devoid (R - Merr 1)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Richard Lascelles (R - Hills 14)
- Rep. Dennis Mannion (R - Rock 25)
- Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
- Rep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)
- Rep. Douglas Trottier (R - Belk 8)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 13, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 155, nays 194, failed
- 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 01:30 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
- February 13, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/13/2026 (Vote 9-4; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 155-194 03/05/2026
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026