HB 1821-FN (2026): exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.
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HB 1821-FN (2026)
exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Election Law
- Subject: Elections
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Election Law committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 27, 2026, with 8 people signed in online: 7 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 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
- Rep. Julius Soti (R - Rock 35) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Terri O'Rorke (D - Ches 7)
- Rep. Kelley Potenza (R - Straf 19)
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10)
Hearings and Sessions
- January 27, 2026, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Election Law, GP 158
- February 3, 2026, 10:10 AM: executive session, House Election Law, 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 Election Law
- January 27, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/27/2026 03:00 pm GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:10 am GP 158
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- March 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026