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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71 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  2. Los Angeles County, CA · Failed or withdrawn

    Los Angeles County 26-6102: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Investment Review Committee on items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Investment Review Committee and not on the agenda for this meeting.

    Filed item 26-6102 is an opportunity for members of the public to address the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Investment Review Committee on items not on the meeting agenda.

    Latest action (Oct 8, 2026): Status: Filed

    Official page: lacounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=119480&GUID=C5313DB2-9

  4. Los Angeles County, CA · Failed or withdrawn

    Los Angeles County 26-6075: Opportunity for members of the public to address the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Executive Committee (LACAHSA Executive Committee) on items of interest that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the LACAHSA Executive Committee, and on items that are on the agenda for this meeting.

    Members of the public may address the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency Executive Committee on items of interest and items on the meeting agenda.

    Latest action (Oct 7, 2026): Status: Filed

    Official page: lacounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=119453&GUID=A6447B65-E

  8. CA · Enacted

    CA AB 1732: California Environmental Quality Act: exemption: affordable housing projects: public university or public college housing projects.

    CA AB 1732, a California Environmental Quality Act exemption for affordable housing and public university or college housing projects, was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-29.

    Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 792, Statutes of 2026.
    Sponsor: Alvarez (Democratic)

    Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260

  9. CA · Enacted

    CA AB 2766: Public postsecondary education: student housing: foster youth and homeless youth.

    CA AB 2766, on public postsecondary education student housing for foster youth and homeless youth, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 216, Statutes of 2026, on 2026-09-14.

    Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 216, Statutes of 2026.
    Sponsor: Ahrens (Democratic)

    Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260

  10. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2189-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with four existing RHI service providers, increase funding in an amount up to $317,750.00; to authorize an expenditure of up to $317,750.00 from the general fund; all other aspects of the existing grant agreements will remain in place; and to declare an emergency. ($317,750.00)

    Columbus ordinance 2189-2026 passed to authorize a planned modification of a grant agreement with four existing RHI service providers and an expenditure of up to $317,750.00 from the general fund.

    Latest action (Aug 27, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138115&GUID=269F6911-A

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  17. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 1836: "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*

    NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
    Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836

  19. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1465-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $13,075,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1

    Columbus ordinance 1465-2026 passed: a grant agreement of up to $13,075,000 with the Community Shelter Board, continuing support for men, women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Latest action (May 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137390&GUID=A5C7E60F-3