HR 34 (2026): declaring that Sharia law and political Islam represent an existential threat to the state and country and that any deference to Sharia law by a government institution is prohibited.
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HR 34 (2026)
declaring that Sharia law and political Islam represent an existential threat to the state and country and that any deference to Sharia law by a government institution is prohibited.
- Status: Died when the session ended
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- Subject: State Government
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 6, 2026, with 376 people signed in online: 24 in support and 352 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House study it after the session ends, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 13–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar.
Sponsors
- Rep. Matt Sabourin dit Choinière (R - Rock 30) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Joe Alexander (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
- Rep. JD Bernardy (R - Rock 36)
- Rep. Travis Corcoran (R - Hills 28)
- Rep. Aboul Khan (R - Rock 30)
- Rep. Linda McGrath (R - Rock 40)
- Rep. Peter Mehegan (R - Merr 12)
- Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4)
- Rep. Joe Sweeney (R - Rock 25)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 6, 2026, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
- February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
- February 6, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/06/2026 10:30 am GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
- February 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/20/2026 (Vote 13-3; RC)
- February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass