HB 1641-FN (2026): relative to petitions for certain orders of protection where the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation.
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HB 1641-FN (2026)
relative to petitions for certain orders of protection where the subject of the order is either released on bail or on probation.
- Status: Died on the table
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 16, 2026, with 11 people signed in online: 10 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2026, with 26 people signed in online: 25 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 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 12–1. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House adopted “Lay HB1641 on Table” on a division vote 287–48, on a motion by Rep. Jennifer Rhodes. 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. Zoe Manos (D - Rock 12) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Debra Altschiller (D - SD24)
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3)
- Rep. Alicia Gregg (D - Hills 7)
- Rep. Erik Johnson (D - Straf 11)
- Rep. David Meuse (D - Rock 37)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
- Rep. Buzz Scherr (D - Rock 26)
- Rep. Loren Selig (D - Straf 10)
- Rep. Marjorie Smith (D - Straf 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 2:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- January 30, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
- February 19, 2026: floor debate, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Lay HB1641 on Table — yeas 287, nays 48, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- January 16, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/16/2026 02:30 pm GP 159
- January 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 12-1; RC)
- February 9, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
- February 19, 2026: Lay HB1641 on Table (Rep. Rhodes): MA DV 287-48 02/19/2026
- August 19, 2026: Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026