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HB 1976 - 2025-26

Increasing awareness of the potential harm caused by releasing pets or aquatic plants into the natural environment.

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, February 10, 2026 08:14 AM

Current version:

HB 1976

Current status:

HAg&Nr

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamberIn the House:In the Senate:
After passage:PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law

Bill status-at-a-glance

As of Tuesday, February 10, 2026 08:14 AM

Current version:

HB 1976

Current status:

HAg&Nr

Where is it in the process?

IntroducedIn committeeOn floorcalendarPassedchamber
House:
Senate:
PassedLegislatureOn Governor'sdeskGovernoractedSession law
AfterPassage:

Bill history

2025 Regular Session

In the House

Feb 14
First reading, referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources. (View original bill)
Feb 18
Public hearing in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials)
Feb 21
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 10:30 AM. (Committee materials)
AGNR - Majority; do pass. (Majority report)
Minority; without recommendation. (Minority report)
Referred to Rules 2 Review.

2026 Regular Session

In the House

Jan 12
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Rules Committee relieved of further consideration.
Referred to Agriculture & Natural Resources.
Jan 14
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Agriculture & Natural Resources at 8:00 AM. (Committee materials)

Available documents

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Fiscal note

Amendments

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