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.
Oakland resolution to accept a $1,039,000 Bureau of Justice Assistance grant for Department of Violence Prevention's Ceasefire-Lifeline is on the November 17, 2026 Public Safety Committee agenda.
Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee
Oakland Police Department recommends adopting a resolution authorizing a $300,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant for the NIBIN Modernization Program and a contract to Leadsonline LLC.
Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee
Ordinance 2803-2026 would authorize the expenditure of $249,012.38 from the general fund for a contract with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to reduce gun violence amongst youth.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Council Office for Signature
MA S 3186, on conforming with the Electoral Count Reform Act of 2022 and ensuring uniform faithful presidential electors, was reported favorably and referred to Senate Ways and Means on 2026-10-26.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means Sponsor: James B. Eldridge (Democratic)
NJ A 5641 restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; reported and referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported and Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Reynolds-Jackson, Verlina (Democratic)
Boston City Council passed a resolution declaring Election Day a holiday for City Council employees and calling upon Boston and Massachusetts to follow.
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)
An Oakland city resolution passed, ratifying an MOU with Alameda County Superior Court and appropriating up to $1,563,571 for a firearm relinquishment program addressing gun violence.
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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
Pennsylvania HB 280 would amend the Pennsylvania Election Code on primary voting by enrolled electors, absentee and mail-in ballot applications; latest action 2026-10-13 referred to State Government.
Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to State Government Sponsor: Jared Solomon (Democratic)
PA HB 1604, amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) and providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers, was referred to Law & Justice.
Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Law & Justice Sponsor: David Delloso (Democratic)
NJ A 5590 requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)
