HB 1688 (2026): expanding the circumstances where the restraint is permitted in schools and treatment facilities and modifying the definition of seclusion.

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HB 1688 (2026)

expanding the circumstances where the restraint is permitted in schools and treatment facilities and modifying the definition of seclusion.

  • Status: Killed
  • 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 February 9, 2026, with 189 people signed in online: 2 in support and 187 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, 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

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2026, 1:30 PM: public hearing, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
  • February 18, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Education Policy and Administration, GP 232
  • 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 Education Policy and Administration
  • February 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
  • February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 02/18/2026 01:30 pm GP 232
  • February 18, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/18/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026

Laws It Would Change

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