HB 1547-FN (2026): relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.
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HB 1547-FN (2026)
relative to appeals from convictions in circuit court for certain offenses.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 7 people signed in online: 2 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 28, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 12, 2026 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee met in executive session on September 30, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. On October 5, 2026 the committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 12 to 1.
Sponsors
- Rep. Erik Johnson (D - Straf 11) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Marie Louise Bjelobrk (R - Graf 5)
- Rep. Claudine Burnham (R - Straf 2)
- Rep. Alicia Gregg (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
- Rep. Zoe Manos (D - Rock 12)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)
- Sen. Victoria Sullivan (R - SD18)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- January 28, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 12, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
Votes
- February 12, 2026, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- January 28, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 230
- January 28, 2026: Executive Session: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 230
- January 28, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 01/28/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- February 12, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/12/2026
- September 30, 2026: Executive Session: 09/30/2026 10:00 am GP 230
- October 5, 2026: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 10/05/2026 (Vote 12-1; )