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HB1268Introduced in the House

Repeal capital punishment.

Introduced

Introduced by Helene Duhamel, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Repeal capital punishment.

Where it stands

Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

February 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Deferred to the 41st legislative day · February 18, 2026

10

Yes

1

No

2

Absent or Not Voting

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Bill history

  1. First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 219

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Judiciary Deferred to the 41st legislative day, Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 1.

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