HB 1509-FN (2026): relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
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HB 1509-FN (2026)
relative to judicial immunity and permitting civil actions against judicial officers for certain criminal bail decisions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 85 people signed in online: 7 in support and 78 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Douglas Trottier (R - Belk 8) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Harry Bean (R - Belk 6)
- Rep. Ross Berry (R - Hills 44)
- Rep. Matthew Coker (R - Belk 2)
- Rep. Barbara Comtois (R - Belk 7)
- Rep. Tom Ploszaj (R - Belk 1)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:00 am GP 230
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 16-2; CC)
- February 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/12/2026