Bills

Bills

Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.

Local bills: city councils that publish their records through Legistar's public interface can be added; many cities need a token or don't publish this way, so local coverage is partial.

6 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

DC · In committee
DC B 26-0603: Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026
A public hearing is the latest action on DC B26-0603, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026.
Latest action (Nov 5, 2026): Public Hearing on B26-0603
Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0603
Los Angeles County, CA · Introduced
Los Angeles County 26-6538: Civilian Oversight Commission (COC), Announcements and upcoming meetings, Hans Johnson, COC Chair.
Civilian Oversight Commission ComReport 26-6538 by COC Chair Hans Johnson, with announcements and upcoming meetings, is on agenda; body: Sybil Brand Commission for Institutional Inspections.
Latest action (Nov 5, 2026): Status: On Agenda
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: lacounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=119763&GUID=22D7AE12-6
Milwaukee, WI · Introduced
Milwaukee 260834: Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
A communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures was placed on file in council by the Public Safety and Health Committee.
Latest action (Oct 29, 2026): Status: In Council-Placed on File
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: milwaukee.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=74999&GUID=56DB6152-9
Oakland, CA · Enacted
Oakland 27-0130: 2) A Resolution Rejecting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission
The City Council passed a resolution rejecting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37632&GUID=492ED4A5-D5A
Oakland, CA · Failed or withdrawn
Oakland 27-0129: Subject: Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointment From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt One Of The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Accepting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission; Or
Oakland resolution accepting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission failed.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Failed
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37631&GUID=E7A82D65-5A7
Baltimore, MD · Enacted
Baltimore EA26-0207: Zachary Alberts Member - Police Accountability Board
The Baltimore City Council confirmed Zachary Alberts as a member of the Police Accountability Board under executive nomination EA26-0207.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Status: Confirmed
- Civilian oversight of police
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10646&GUID=D7808BF9-5

Results

DC B 26-0603: Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026

Los Angeles County 26-6538: Civilian Oversight Commission (COC), Announcements and upcoming meetings, Hans Johnson, COC Chair.

Milwaukee 260834: Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.

Oakland 27-0130: 2) A Resolution Rejecting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission

Baltimore EA26-0207: Zachary Alberts Member - Police Accountability Board