HB 1342 (2026): restricting access to certain information relative to voters subject to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
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HB 1342 (2026)
restricting access to certain information relative to voters subject to the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 20, 2026, with 147 people signed in online: 146 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Sayra DeVito (R - Rock 8)
- Rep. Mary Murphy (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Susan Porcelli (R - Rock 19)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 20, 2026, 11:45 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- January 27, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- January 20, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:45 am GP 158
- January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026