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.
118 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
IL HR 946, the SUPPORT-HIGH SPEED RAIL ACT, had its latest action on 2026-06-01: resolution adopted.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Resolution Adopted
Sponsor: Rita Mayfield (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=946&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=
NH HB 1771, removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 05/28/2026.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 98; eff.07/27/2026
Sponsor: Katy Peternel (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2344&inflect=2
VT H 740, an act relating to the greenhouse gas inventory and registry, had its latest action on 2026-05-29: Report of Committee of Conference.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Notice Calendar: Report of Committee of Conference
Sponsor: Kathleen James (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
VT S 214, an act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts, was signed by the governor on June 8, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
Commission does not recommend PR RKS 7, for evaluation of the Plan de Mitigación, Adaptación y Resiliencia al Cambio Climático under Ley 33-2019.
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Comisión no recomienda aprobación de la medida
Sponsor: Ada Álvarez Conde (Partido Popular Demo)
Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/154310
IL SB 3202, Smart Start Grants-Head Start, added Sen. Javier L. Cervantes as co-sponsor on 2026-05-26.
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3202&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
IL SB 3717 on low-income utility rates was re-referred to Assignments on 2026-05-22.
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsor: Adriane L. Johnson
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3717&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
Delaware HB 284, an act to amend the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee in the House on 2026-05-21.
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143203
Delaware HB 387 would increase eligibility thresholds for child care subsidies over five years; on 2026-05-19 it was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143184
CA SB 1215 on electrical corporations, electric vehicle charging stations and multifamily housing properties was held in committee and under submission at its May 14 hearing.
Latest action (May 14, 2026): May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Sponsor: Cortese (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
Sponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143189
MO SB 1712, creating provisions relating to the regulation of public utilities, had a second read and was referred to the S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Commerce, Consumer Protection, Energy & the Environment Committee
Sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
SC H 5013, a PFAS Testing Program, latest action 2026-04-30: member Wooten requests name added as sponsor.
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Wooten
Sponsor: Caskey (Republican)
Official page: www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=5013&session=126&summa
ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Sponsor: Matthea DAUGHTRY (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280099161
SC H 4624, the South Carolina Clean Air Act, had its latest action on 2026-04-21: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Beach.
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Beach
Sponsor: Gilreath (Republican)
Official page: www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4624&session=126&summa
MO SB 1678, which authorizes tax credits for child care, was read a second time and referred to the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee on 2026-04-16.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
Sponsor: Kurtis Gregory (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1662 modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes; latest action on 2026-04-16 was a second read and referral to the S Education Committee.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Sponsor: Karla May (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MD SB 672, Prince George's County - Expanding Access to Early Childhood Education and Child Care, passed its third reading with amendments on 2026-04-13.
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Sponsor: A. Washington (Democratic)
Official page: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0672?ys=2026RS
PA HB 1834, providing for the regulation of commercial data centers and clean firm energy requirements, was referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure.
Latest action (Mar 31, 2026): Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
Sponsor: Robert Matzie (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1834
DE HCR 108, celebrating DEMEC Day and recognizing the Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation, community-owned not for profit electric utilities, passed the Senate on 2026-03-25 (20 yes, 1 absent).
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143000