HB 1271 (2026): relative to third-party code review and inspection services for building permits.

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HB 1271 (2026)

relative to third-party code review and inspection services for building permits.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Zoning and Planning

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 37 people signed in online: 35 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 15, 2026. The committee is due to meet in executive session on October 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • October 15, 2026, 10:30 AM: full committee work session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • October 22, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231

Votes

  • February 12, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  • January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 231
  • January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/28/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • February 12, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/12/2026
  • October 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/15/2026 10:30 am GP 231
  • October 22, 2026: Executive Session: 10/22/2026 10:30 am GP 231

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