HB 1239-FN (2026): relative to the offense of loitering or prowling.
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HB 1239-FN (2026)
relative to the offense of loitering or prowling.
- 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: 4 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 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 7–5. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House rejected a motion to pass it on a division vote 156–178. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a division vote 201–134.
Sponsors
- Rep. Terry Roy (R - Rock 31) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Ricky Devoid (R - Merr 1)
- Sen. Bill Gannon (R - SD23)
- Rep. Richard Lascelles (R - Hills 14)
- Rep. Kathleen Paquette (R - Hills 25)
- Rep. Jennifer Rhodes (R - Ches 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 29, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 18, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 156, nays 178, failed
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — yeas 201, nays 134, 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 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 156-178 03/11/2026
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 201-134 03/11/2026