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Committee reports HB 2248 out with 'do pass'; HB 2095 deferred

Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee · January 23, 2026
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Summary

In executive session the committee voted 11–0 (2 excused) to report substitute HB 2248 out of committee with a 'do pass' recommendation; action on HB 2095 was deferred for further consideration.

During an executive session following public hearings on Jan. 23, the Civil Rights & Judiciary Committee considered multiple bills and amendments. Vice Chair Farber moved to report the proposed substitute for House Bill 2248 out of committee with a 'do pass' recommendation; the motion was seconded and the committee conducted an oral vote.

Committee staff announced the result as 11 ayes, 0 nays, and 2 excused; Representatives Walsh and Salahuddin were recorded as excused. The chair confirmed that the substitute to HB 2248 was reported out of committee with a 'do pass' recommendation. Members described HB 2248 as a Secretary of State request containing technical and cleanup changes to filings and charity-division processes.

Separately, the committee discussed House Bill 2095 (vulnerable users of public ways). Staff reviewed a proposed substitute and multiple amendments; the committee deferred action on HB 2095 and did not take a final vote that day.

The committee adjourned after announcing the votes and recommendations.