HB 1740-FN (2026): relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence.
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HB 1740-FN (2026)
relative to the protection of persons from domestic violence.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
- Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
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 374 people signed in online: 7 in support and 367 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 12–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Barbara Comtois (R - Belk 7)
- Rep. Susan DeRoy (R - Straf 3)
- Rep. Diane Kelley (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Kristine Perez (R - Rock 16)
- Rep. Shane Sirois (R - Hills 32)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 16, 2026, 10:30 AM: 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: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, 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 10:30 am GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 12-1; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026