HB 1825-FN-A (2026): relative to the regulation of the practice of law, establishing an independent legal licensing board, and making an appropriation therefor.

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HB 1825-FN-A (2026)

relative to the regulation of the practice of law, establishing an independent legal licensing board, and making an appropriation therefor.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 15 people signed in online: 1 in support and 14 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 4, 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 February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • February 4, 2026, 3:00 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, GP 230
  • 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 Judiciary
  • February 4, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 03:00 pm GP 230
  • February 4, 2026: Executive Session: 02/04/2026 03:00 pm GP 230
  • February 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026

Laws It Would Change

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