HB 1393 (2026): relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.
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HB 1393 (2026)
relative to the definition of public servant and the offense of official oppression.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: State Government
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 15, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 7 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 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 7–4. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1393 on Table” on a division vote 191–156, on a motion by Rep. Terry Roy. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Patrick Long (D - Hills 26) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1393 on Table — yeas 191, nays 156, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Executive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 7-4; RC)
- February 2, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2026: Lay HB1393 on Table (Rep. Roy): MA DV 191-156 03/05/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026