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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188 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  7. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1738: relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and relative to energy procurement and nuclear regulatory duties.

    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

  8. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1275: relative to the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl products from use restrictions, and relative to the definition of "drinking water standard".

    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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  16. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 1261: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing

    PA HB 1261, on assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment, was laid on the table pursuant to Senate Rule 9 on 2026-06-10.

    Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
    Sponsor: Brian Munroe (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1261

  18. 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