HB 1302 (2026): relative to post-arrest photograph distribution by law enforcement officers.

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HB 1302 (2026)

relative to post-arrest photograph distribution by law enforcement officers.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • 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 30, 2026, with 15 people signed in online: 12 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 7–6 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • February 13, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  • February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  • February 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 7-6; RC)

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court