HB 1556-FN (2026): relative to the commission of domestic violence offenses in the presence of a child.
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HB 1556-FN (2026)
relative to the commission of domestic violence offenses in the presence of a child.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 15, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 2 in support and 4 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on January 23, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Lori Korzen (R - Coos 7) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Arnold Davis (R - Coos 2)
- Rep. David Love (R - Rock 13)
- Sen. Keith Murphy (R - SD16)
- Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 15, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 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 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 10:30 am GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Executive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
- January 23, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 11-0; RC)
- February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026