HB 1397 (2026): relative to the notice to abutters for the intent to cut.
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HB 1397 (2026)
relative to the notice to abutters for the intent to cut.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
- Subject: Property - Real and Personal
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 4 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 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 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Donovan Fenton (D - SD10)
- Rep. Dylan Germana (D - Ches 1)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Dale Girard (R - Sull 6)
- Rep. Jim Maggiore (D - Rock 23)
- Rep. Diane Pauer (R - Hills 36)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- January 28, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026