HB 1520-FN (2026): defining citizenship for the purposes of voting.
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HB 1520-FN (2026)
defining citizenship for the purposes of voting.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 2,451 people signed in online: 18 in support, 2,432 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 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. Robert Wherry (R - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Mary Ford (R - Rock 3)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Mary Murphy (R - Hills 27)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Alvin See (R - Merr 26)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 3, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- 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 Election Law
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 10:20 am GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026