HB 1611-FN (2026): relative to the taking of private property.

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HB 1611-FN (2026)

relative to the taking of private property.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Property - Real and Personal

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 27, 2026, with 97 people signed in online: 87 in support and 10 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 27, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 27, 2026, 9:00 AM: 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 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/27/2026 09:00 am GP 230
  • February 27, 2026: Executive Session: 02/27/2026 09:00 am GP 230
  • February 27, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/27/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026

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