HB 1508-FN (2026): permitting one-party consent for audio and video recordings in certain instances.
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HB 1508-FN (2026)
permitting one-party consent for audio and video recordings in certain instances.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Right to Know
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 50 people signed in online: 3 in support and 47 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 14, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 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. Joseph Barton (R - Graf 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Calvin Beaulier (R - Graf 1)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 14, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- 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 Judiciary
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- January 14, 2026: Executive Session: 01/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- January 14, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026