HB 1488 (2026): relative to rabies vaccines for animals.
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HB 1488 (2026)
relative to rabies vaccines for animals.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Environment and Agriculture
- Subject: Animals
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Environment and Agriculture committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 462 people signed in online: 438 in support and 24 in opposition. The committee held work sessions on February 24, 2026 and March 3, 2026. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–2 to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on October 6, 2026. The committee met in executive session on October 6, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 19, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 10 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Keith Ammon (R - Hills 42) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Diane Kelley (R - Hills 32)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 3, 2026, 10:15 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 153
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM: full committee work session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 228
- October 6, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Environment and Agriculture, GP 228
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Environment and Agriculture
- February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 03:00 pm GP 153
- February 24, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/24/2026 10:00 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:15 am GP 153
- March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 11-2; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026
- October 6, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 10/06/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- October 6, 2026: Executive Session: 10/06/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- October 19, 2026: Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 10/19/2026 (Vote 10-1; )