HB 1684 (2026): establishing a free speech advisory commission.
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HB 1684 (2026)
establishing a free speech advisory commission.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2026, with 5 people signed in online: 4 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2026, 11:30 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 158
- February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158
- March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 5, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 11:30 am GP 158
- February 13, 2026: Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
- February 13, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026