HB 1544 (2026): prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.
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HB 1544 (2026)
prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 28, 2026, with 56 people signed in online: 54 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 1, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 3–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on May 7, 2026.
Sponsors
- Rep. Andrew Prout (R - Hills 13) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 45)
- Rep. Alissandra Murray (D - Hills 20)
- Rep. Brian Seaworth (R - Merr 12)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 2:20 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- February 18, 2026, 2:20 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 1, 2026, 9:50 AM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 02:20 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 02:20 pm GP 231
- February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
- April 1, 2026: Hearing: 04/01/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:50 am
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 3-0; CC
- May 7, 2026: HB 1544 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 05/07/2026
- May 7, 2026: Sen. Lang Moved Laid on Table, 05/07/2026
- May 7, 2026: Pending Motion Ought to Pass; 05/07/2026
Laws It Would Change
Related Bills
- SB 298-FN (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.
- SB 298-FN (2026): relative to the scope of review of state agency interpretations, prohibiting the use of scented products in public areas of state buildings, and establishing a committee to study the implementation and effectiveness of the mandatory statewide certification process and operational standards for recovery residences.