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.
42 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
NC HB 96, Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons, latest action 2026-10-26: Withdrawn From Cal.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Withdrawn From Cal
Sponsor: Tyson (Republican)
Official page: www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H96
Latest action on DC B 26-0722, the Language Access Rulemaking Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2026: Act A26-0426 published in the DC Register, Vol 73, Page 013477 on 2026-10-23.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Act A26-0426 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013477
Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0722
PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Sponsor: Christopher Rabb (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr673
DC PR 26-0820, Language Access Rulemaking Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026; Resolution R26-0521, effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0521, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013526
Sponsor: Nadeau, Brianne K. (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0820
Public notice PN0412-2026 for the Columbus LGBTQ+ Affairs Commission, Advocacy and Policy Committee October Meeting, in the City Bulletin.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Clerk's Office for Bulletin
Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138951&GUID=EAF8614F-A
Resolution 27-0096 authorizing reimbursement from the Council Contingency Fund for Councilmember Rowena Brown's travel costs to the 2026 International LGBTQ+ Leaders Conference passed.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Passed
Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37598&GUID=8591A210-A39
Appointment of Justice Geddes as member of the Seattle LGBTQ Commission for a term to April 30, 2028, was confirmed.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Confirmed
Official page: seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=17403&GUID=86F5FD86-EC0
H.R. 10853, the Yemen TPS Act, has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10853
CA AB 1801 on approval of detention facilities by public agencies was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 743, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 743, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Lee (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
California SB 420 on the property tax welfare exemption for detention facilities was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-29 as Chapter 750, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 750, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Padilla (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA AB 1655, on CalWORKs temporary absence and immigration detention, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-29.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Bryan (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 1323 on health care providers, patient access and immigration enforcement was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-27 as Chapter 698, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 27, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 698, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Rubio
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 1114 on data collection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Cabaldon (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 934 on sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts was chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026, on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Wiener (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
Delaware HB 94, an act amending Titles 10 and 11 of the Delaware Code relating to law enforcement cooperation in federal immigration enforcement, was signed by the Governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143081
DE HB 368, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to immigration enforcement and cooperation, was signed by the governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143280
CA SB 1103, on large retail stores and immigration enforcement reporting, was held in committee and under submission at its August 13 hearing.
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Sponsor: Pérez (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
Latest action (2026-07-03) for DC CER 26-0171, the LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026: Resolution ACR26-0167, effective from Jun 09, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Resolution ACR26-0167, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009259
Sponsor: Parker, Zachary (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0171
DE HCR 145 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the State of Delaware passed the Senate on 2026-06-09: 15 yes, 2 no, 1 not voting, 3 absent.
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT
Sponsor: Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143467
MN HF 4970: Transparency regarding immigrant detention flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport required; 2026-04-16: first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
Sponsor: Berg (Democratic-Farmer-La)
Official page: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4970?body=House