SB 521-FN (2026): relative to unauthorized camping on private property.

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SB 521-FN (2026)

relative to unauthorized camping on private property.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On January 29, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on March 18, 2026, with 13 people signed in online: 6 in support, 6 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on March 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 12–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 9, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2026, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • January 29, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
  • March 18, 2026, 12:30 PM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • March 20, 2026, 2:00 PM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, GP 159
  • April 9, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • January 29, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 9, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm
  • January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • January 29, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026
  • February 19, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • March 18, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 12:30 pm GP 159
  • March 20, 2026: Executive Session: 03/20/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
  • March 20, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/20/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)
  • April 9, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/09/2026

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