HB 1552-FN (2026): relative to orders of protection.

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HB 1552-FN (2026)

relative to orders of protection.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 101 people signed in online: 2 in support and 99 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 11–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 16, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • February 18, 2026, 11:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  • February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  • February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

From the General Court