HB 1608-FN (2026): relative to grand jury minutes and relative to the defense and indemnification of certain government officers and employees.
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HB 1608-FN (2026)
relative to grand jury minutes and relative to the defense and indemnification of certain government officers and employees.
- 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 February 4, 2026, with 9 people signed in online: 7 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 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 11 to 2.
Sponsors
- Rep. Jack Flanagan (R - Hills 45) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 4, 2026, 3:30 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 4, 2026, 3:30 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- September 30, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
Votes
- February 19, 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: ==CANCELLED== Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:00 pm GP 230
- February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 03:30 pm GP 230
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 03:30 pm GP 230
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/04/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026
- 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 11-2; )