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EngrossedHB4098 · 2026 Regular Session · Updated February 16, 2026
To restore the right of a person to sit on a jury has been restored upon expungement of one’s record
Filed by Chuck Horst(R · District HD-095)Official link pending verification · co-sponsored by 10 legislators
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The purpose of this bill is to reinstate jury service rights to citizens with felony convictions if the felony convictions have been expunged.
Sponsors
Co-sponsor · House
Mark Dean(R · District HD-034)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Chris Phillips(R · District HD-068)Official link pending verification
Co-sponsor · House
Bryan Ward(R · District HD-086)Official link pending verification
Primary sponsor · House
Chuck Horst(R · District HD-095)Official link pending verification
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Laura Kimble(R · District HD-071)Official link pending verification
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Margitta Mazzocchi(R · District HD-031)Official link pending verification
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Kathie Crouse(R · District HD-019)Official link pending verification
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Eric Brooks(R · District HD-045)Official link pending verification
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Rick Hillenbrand(R · District HD-088)Official link pending verification
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Bill Ridenour(R · District HD-100)Official link pending verification
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Ian Masters(R · District HD-091)Official link pending verification
Where it sits now
Judiciary
Last action: To Judiciary (February 16, 2026)
The journey so far
Every stage. Every date.
- Read 3rd timeFebruary 13, 2026 · House
- Passed House (Roll No. 85)February 13, 2026 · House
- Communicated to SenateFebruary 13, 2026 · House
- Introduced in SenateFebruary 16, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 16, 2026 · Senate
- To JudiciaryFebruary 16, 2026 · Senate
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How the chambers voted.
H · 87 yes · 3 no · 9 absent/NV
PassedFebruary 13, 2026 · Passed House (Roll No. 85)
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