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.
110 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
DE SB 292, an act to amend Title 25 of the Delaware Code relating to the Landlord-Tenant Code, was signed by the Governor on 2026-09-09.
Latest action (Sep 9, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143172
CA SB 10, a bill on climate change plans and gender impacts, 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: Padilla (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
NJ S 4162, the Affordable Power Purchase Agreements Extension Act on public entity contracts for energy conservation and renewable energy production, was approved as P.L.2026, c.67.
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Approved P.L.2026, c.67.
Sponsor: McKeon, John F. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4162
IL HB 4442, High Speed Rail Comm Repeal, had its latest action on 2026-07-24: Public Act 104-0608.
Latest action (Jul 24, 2026): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0608
Sponsor: Justin Cochran (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=4442&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
VA HB 324, Electric Vehicle Rural Infrastructure Program and Fund, established and created, was continued from last session (latest action 2026-07-21).
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB324
VA HB 1008 would exempt electric vehicles from the motor vehicle sales and use tax; latest action on 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Kathy K.L. Tran (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB1008
Virginia HB 935: a Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program was established; the latest action on 2026-07-21 is continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Alfonso H. Lopez (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB935
Virginia HB 1409, on the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and prohibited provisions in rental agreements, was continued from last session, latest action 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Charlie Schmidt (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB1409
VA SB 415 increases the kilowatt of nameplate capacity for the Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; latest action (2026-07-21): continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Mark J. Peake (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB415
VA bill HB 1132 on data center tax revenue and a local residential renewable energy incentive program was continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: David A. Reid (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB1132
HB 890 on electric vehicles and charging stations and electrification of the Commonwealth's centralized fleet; latest action on 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB890
Virginia SB 510, which would establish a Virginia Clean Energy Research and Support Center, was continued from last session as of its 2026-07-21 action.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB510
Virginia SB 349, on the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and pre-tenancy fees, was continued from last session on 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Schuyler T. VanValkenburg (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB349
VA HB 79, Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty; latest action 2026-07-21, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Marcia S. "Cia" Price (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB79
NH HB 1738, relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and energy procurement, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026
Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026
Sponsor: Michael Harrington (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1849&inflect=2
NH HB 1598, relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026 as Chapter 308.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 308; eff. 10/8/2026
Sponsor: Dillon Dumont (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2393&inflect=2
NH HB 1275 on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain products from use restrictions, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 07/10/2026.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 298; eff. I. Sec 4 eff 9/8/2026 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026
Sponsor: Wendy Thomas (Democratic)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2052&inflect=2
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
The latest action on DC B26-0596, the Utility Rates and Ratemaking Amendment Act of 2026, is a public hearing on 2026-07-02.
Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Public Hearing on B26-0596 View Public Hearing Record
Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0596
NH HB 1535, relative to clarifying eligible renewable energy classes under the renewable portfolio standard, was signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026.
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 174; eff. 06/19/2026
Sponsor: Thomas Cormen
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1782&inflect=2