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H7154Introduced in the House

Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

EngrossedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by John Edwards, District 70

What does this bill do?

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Official description

PUBLIC RECORDS -- ACCESS TO PUBLIC RECORDS - Amends the definition of public record to exempt from public disclosure the city or town of residence of the justices, judges, and magistrates of the unified judicial system.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Judiciary

May 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · May 5, 2026

68

Yes

4

No

3

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (04/30/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (05/05/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Referred to Senate Judiciary

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