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.

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547 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  1. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0215: Rental Dwellings – Pricing Algorithm Use – Disclosure FOR the purpose of requiring a landlord to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to current and prospective tenants; defining certain terms, establishing certain penalties; and granting the Department of Housing and Community Development authority to promulgate certain rules and regulations.

    Baltimore ordinance 26-0215 on pricing algorithm use would require landlords to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to tenants; it is in committee.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10595&GUID=A4155D72-F

  2. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0059R: Informational Hearing – Affordable Housing Trust Fund FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission, and inviting relevant stakeholders to appear before the City Council and to provide annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents help

    A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10604&GUID=8A1864C9-4

  3. Baltimore, MD · Introduced

    Baltimore 26-0218: Transit-Oriented Development – Downtown Baltimore FOR the purpose of supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for the area surrounding and including the Lexington Market, Charles Center, and Shot Tower Metro Stations; the Mount Vernon, Lexington Market, Baltimore Arena, Convention Center, and Camden Station Light Rail Stations; and the Camden Yards MARC Station.;and providing fo

    26-0218, supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for areas around downtown Baltimore's Metro, Light Rail, and MARC stations, is before the Mayor.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: Before the Mayor

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10602&GUID=48EEA24B-D

  5. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1021: amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program.

    NH HB 1021, amending the date for written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 207; eff. 1/1/2027
    Sponsor: David Walker (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1542&inflect=2

  7. DC · Enacted

    DC CER 26-0171: LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026

    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

  8. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1899-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells Foundation, increase funding in an amount up to $2,835,000.00 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; to authorize th

    Ordinance 1899-2026 passed, authorizing up to $2,845,000 for a Tony R. Wells Foundation grant agreement modification funding the RHI program for residents facing eviction and homelessness.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137823&GUID=9B52A83F-C

  9. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2063-2026: To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed Ordinance 2063-2026 to shift the Affordable Housing Trust's Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137987&GUID=FC0F05CA-3

  18. DC · Enacted

    DC B 26-0562: Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

    DC B 26-0562, the Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, is Law L26-0125, effective from May 29, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 008624, expires on Jan 09, 2027.

    Latest action (Jun 19, 2026): Law L26-0125, Effective from May 29, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008624, Expires on Jan 09, 2027
    Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0562

  19. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 37: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections.

    Pennsylvania HB 37 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code on canvassing of absentee and mail-in ballots and election funding; it was referred to State Government on 2026-06-18.

    Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to State Government
    Sponsor: Scott Conklin (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb37

  20. DE · Passed one chamber

    DE HR 26: UPDATING AND CONTINUING DIRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

    DE HR 26 on demographic data reports in early child care and education populations passed the House with 41 yes votes on 2026-06-18.

    Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
    Sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143580