HB 1702-FN (2026): relative to notice requirements and enforcement for pharmacies dispensing medications intended to induce chemical abortions.
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HB 1702-FN (2026)
relative to notice requirements and enforcement for pharmacies dispensing medications intended to induce chemical abortions.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Public and Mental Health
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 1,013 people signed in online: 5 in support and 1,008 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 13, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 17–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Samuel Farrington (R - Straf 8) (prime sponsor)
- Sen. Kevin Avard (R - SD12)
- Rep. Cindy Bennett (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Maureen Mooney (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Jeanine Notter (R - Hills 12)
- Rep. Mark Pearson (R - Rock 34)
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. John Sellers (R - Graf 10)
- Rep. James Thibault (R - Merr 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 9, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 158
- February 13, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 158
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary
- February 9, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 01:00 pm 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 17-0; RC)