HB 1591-FN (2026): relative to the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch.
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HB 1591-FN (2026)
relative to the release of escrowed funds by the judicial branch.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Courts and Procedure
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 25, 2026, with 23 people signed in online: 7 in support and 16 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 25, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Marie Louise Bjelobrk (R - Graf 5)
- Rep. Jose Cambrils (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Lori Korzen (R - Coos 7)
- Rep. Katelyn Kuttab (R - Rock 17)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 25, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 02/25/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- February 25, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/25/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC)
- March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026