SB 470-FN (2026): relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.

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SB 470-FN (2026)

relative to the expungement of certain disciplinary matters.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Senate committee: Executive Departments and Administration
  • Subject: Occupational Regulation
  • Chapter law: 186

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The bill was taken off the consent calendar on March 12, 2026. On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection”. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it. A floor amendment (2026-1240s), offered by Sen. David Rochefort, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Executive Departments and Administration committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 15, 2026, with 2 people signed in online: 1 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on April 22, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2026, making it Chapter 186 of the session laws. It took effect on August 18, 2026.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 21, 2026, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Executive Departments and Administration, SH 103
  • March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
  • March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
  • April 15, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • April 22, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House Executive Departments and Administration, GP 231
  • May 7, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1240s — voice vote, passed
  • May 7, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • January 21, 2026: Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:20 pm
  • March 12, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
  • March 12, 2026: SB 470 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection, MA; 03/12/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/26/2026, Vote 4-0
  • March 26, 2026: Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1240s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1240s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration
  • April 15, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  • April 22, 2026: Executive Session: 04/22/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  • April 22, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/22/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
  • May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/07/2026
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
  • June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  • June 19, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 06/19/2026; Chapter 186; Effective 08/18/2026

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