HB 1382 (2026): relative to proof of citizenship for overseas voters voting under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
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HB 1382 (2026)
relative to proof of citizenship for overseas voters voting under 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 27, 2026, with 319 people signed in online: 3 in support and 316 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 5, 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 Ford (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Lori Korzen (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R - Rock 32)
- 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 27, 2026, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- January 27, 2026, 10:40 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:40 am GP 158
- January 27, 2026: Executive Session: 01/27/2026 10:40 am GP 158
- January 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026