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.
216 bills of 540 · updated Oct 28, 2026
PA HB 2878, establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force, imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and making an appropriation, was referred to Children & Youth.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Children & Youth
Sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2878
Boston ordinance 2026-1958, establishing a 'Bad Landlords List' and extending rental property code enforcement against chronic offenders, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Referred
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43677&GUID=AA2276BF-038A
PR RC 659 would have the Government Committee of the House of Representatives investigate the New Fortress Energy LNG terminal in Bahía de Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, and its incidents.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios y Reglas Especiales de Debate de la Cámara
Sponsor: Denis Márquez Lebrón (Partido Independenti)
Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/160812
PA SR 374, a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the strategic importance of the Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry, was reported as committed.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Reported as committed
Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr374
SB 4001: repeal of the Virginia Clean Energy & Community Flood Preparedness Act; electric utility customer credit; referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20262/SB4001
PA HB 2866, imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers and providing for an energy ratepayer rebate, was referred to Energy on 2026-10-20.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Referred to Energy
Sponsor: Steve Samuelson (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2866
PA SB 599, an act amending the Pennsylvania Election Code in county boards of elections and in voting by absentee and mail-in electors, was laid on the table on 2026-10-20.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
Sponsor: Cris Dush (Republican)
Official page: www.palegis.us/senate/committees/roll-call-votes/vote-list/vote-summar
DC B 26-0851, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, received its latest action, a final reading, on 2026-10-20.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Final Reading, CC
Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0851
LO26-0051, First Steps, Strong Start: Outdoor Early Learning, examining outdoor early learning in Baltimore City, is In Committee at the Baltimore City Council.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: In Committee
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10727&GUID=67352A65-C
NJ A 759, requiring the AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue a report with recommendations for Statewide policy, was reported out of Assembly Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Abdelaziz, Al
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A759
NJ S 4838, requiring citizenship verification to register to vote in New Jersey elections and to audit registered voters, was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Sponsor: Tiver, Latham (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4838
NJ A 5682 establishes a GREEN Loan Program in the BPU to finance certain renewable energy and energy efficiency projects and appropriates $5 million; introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee
Sponsor: Peterpaul, Luanne M., Esq.
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5682
NJ A 5694 would extend eligibility for the EDA's sales and use tax exemption certificate program to certain clean energy product manufacturer projects; it was introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Sponsor: Kearney, Vincent M.
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5694
NJ A 5655, which moves the primary election to Tuesday after second Monday in June, was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Wainstein, Larry
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5655
NJ A 5651, requiring certain municipalities to offer early voting, was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Wainstein, Larry
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5651
NJ A 5703, introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee, revises training requirements for local housing authority officials.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
Sponsor: Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5703
NJ S 4863, 'Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act', restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; introduced.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863
NJ bill A 5423, prohibiting use of facial recognition technology as the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest warrant, was reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Sponsor: Danielsen, Joe (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5423
NJ S 4845 establishes a Social Housing Program, Workforce Housing Investment Program, and Human Infrastructure Bank Fund; introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Stack, Brian P. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4845
A Baltimore ordinance would require an informational hearing on the use of surveillance technology and local legislative options to protect privacy and civil liberties.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Status: In Committee
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10719&GUID=99A22367-E