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Proposed state law

Governor signs Act to promote rule of law and oversight

Last activity August 5, 2026 (about 2 months ago)

  1. Filed

    July 29, 2026

  2. In committee

  3. Reported out of committee

  4. Passed the legislature

  5. Signed by the Governor

The matter concerns H5620, an Act titled An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment. It was enacted as Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2026 after an emergency preamble. The bill moved through committees, was approved by a conference committee, and received broad support before becoming law on August 5, 2026.

Filed by Protect Act, Andres X. Vargas, Judith A. Garcia, Frank A. Moran, Carlos González, Marcus S. Vaughn, Priscila S. Sousa, Manny Cruz, Rita A. Mendes, Samantha Montaño, Brandy Fluker-Reid, Kip A. Diggs, Leigh Davis, Shirley B. Arriaga, Homar Gómez, Russell E. Holmes, Orlando Ramos, Estela A. Reyes, Francisco E. Paulino, Danillo A. Sena, Chynah Tyler, Christopher J. Worrell, Bud L. Williams, Liz Miranda, Adam Gómez, Lydia Edwards, Mindy Domb, David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf, Lindsay N. Sabadosa, Tara T. Hong, Christopher Hendricks, Sal N. DiDomenico, Hannah Bowen, Pavel M. Payano, Tommy Vitolo, Sally P. Kerans, Tricia Farley-Bouvier, Vanna Howard, Jack Patrick Lewis, Steven Owens, David Paul Linsky, Michelle M. DuBois, Amy Mah Sangiolo, Thomas M. Stanley, Marjorie C. Decker, Christine P. Barber, Natalie M. Higgins, Patricia A. Duffy, Thomas W. Moakley, Jennifer Balinsky Armini, Dawne Shand, William F. MacGregor, Sean Reid, Rodney M. Elliott, Ryan M. Hamilton, Tram T. Nguyen, Steven Ultrino, Mike Connolly, Aaron L. Saunders, Simon Cataldo, James C. Arena-DeRosa, Michelle L. Badger, John Barrett, III, Michelle L. Ciccolo, William J. Driscoll, Jr., Lisa Field, Barry R. Finegold, Sean Garballey, Carmine Lawrence Gentile, Jessica Ann Giannino, Kenneth I. Gordon, James K. Hawkins, Kevin G. Honan, Kristin E. Kassner, Robyn K. Kennedy, Michael P. Kushmerek, Jason M. Lewis, Jay D. Livingstone, Adrian C. Madaro, Rebecca L. Rausch, David M. Rogers, Adam J. Scanlon, Greg Schwartz, Mary S. Keefe, Michael J. Barrett, Tackey Chan, Nick Collins, Rob Consalvo, Patricia D. Jehlen, John J. Lawn, Jr., Hadley Luddy, John Francis Moran, Edward R. Philips, Erika Uyterhoeven, Susannah M. Whipps, and Paul J. Donato

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Official title

An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment

Timeline

  1. July 29, 2026

    Referred to the committee on House Steering, Policy and Scheduling

    House

  2. July 29, 2026

    Reported from the committee of conference

    House

  3. July 29, 2026

    Reported on H5316

    House

  4. July 30, 2026

    Committee of conference report accepted - 137 YEAS to 21 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 243)

    House

  5. July 30, 2026

    Committee of conference report accepted, in concurrence

    Senate

  6. July 30, 2026

    Committee reported that the matter be placed in the Orders of the Day for the next sitting, the question being on acceptance

    House

  7. July 30, 2026

    Emergency preamble adopted

    House

  8. July 30, 2026

    Emergency preamble adopted

    Senate

  9. July 30, 2026

    Emergency preamble pending

    House

  10. July 30, 2026

    Enacted - 137 YEAS to 21 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 251)

    House

  11. July 30, 2026

    Enacted and laid before the Governor

    Senate

  12. July 30, 2026

    Quorum Roll Call - 149 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 249)

    House

  13. July 30, 2026

    Rules suspended

    House

  14. August 5, 2026

    Signed by the Governor, Chapter 163 of the Acts of 2026

    Executive