HB 1454-FN (2026): relative to the possession of firearms following a court order requiring surrender of firearms and ammunition.
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HB 1454-FN (2026)
relative to the possession of firearms following a court order requiring surrender of firearms and ammunition.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 14, 2026, with 29 people signed in online: 9 in support and 20 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 11–2. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1454 on Table” on a division vote 227–119, 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. Jay Markell (R - Rock 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Debra DeSimone (R - Rock 18)
- Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 18, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1454 on Table — yeas 227, nays 119, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-2; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2026: Lay HB1454 on Table (Rep. Roy): MA DV 227-119 03/05/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026