HB 1601-FN (2026): requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.
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HB 1601-FN (2026)
requiring the secretary of state to create a voter education program that includes information on recent changes to voting laws.
- Status: Referred for interim study
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Senate committee: Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 10, 2026, with 316 people signed in online: 315 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 17, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the regular 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 Election Law and Municipal Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 31, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate adopted “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote.
Sponsors
Hearings and Sessions
- February 10, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 17, 2026, 1:40 PM: executive session, House Election Law, GP 158
- March 11, 2026: floor debate, House
- March 31, 2026, 9:15 AM: hearing, Senate Election Law and Municipal Affairs, SH 122-123
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law
- February 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/10/2026 10:20 am GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Executive Session: 02/17/2026 01:40 pm GP 158
- February 17, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; RC)
- March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
- March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs
- March 31, 2026: Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
- May 7, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/07/2026