HB 1640 (2026): relative to consent for school billing purposes.
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HB 1640 (2026)
relative to consent for school billing purposes.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Education Policy and Administration
- Subject: Education - General
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Education Policy and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 14, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 4 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 9–7. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1640 on Table” on a division vote 176–153, on a motion by Rep. Kristin Noble. The bill died on the table when the session ended on August 19, 2026, having been set aside and never taken back up.
Sponsors
- Rep. Megan Murray (D - Hills 37) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 14, 2026, 10:10 AM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- February 18, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
- March 5, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Lay HB1640 on Table — yeas 176, nays 153, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Education Policy and Administration
- January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:10 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 10:10 am GP 232
- February 18, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- March 5, 2026: Lay HB1640 on Table (Rep. Noble): MA DV 176-153 03/05/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026