HB 1316 (2026): restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies.

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HB 1316 (2026)

restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 492 people signed in online: 446 in support and 46 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–8. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158
  • February 18, 2026, 2:30 PM: executive session, House Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs, GP 158

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 02:00 pm GP 158
  • February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 158
  • February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 10-8; RC)
  • February 25, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court