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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116 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  1. NJ · Passed the legislature

    NJ A 4835: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

    NJ A 4835 permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act and passed both houses 39-0.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
    Sponsor: Macurdy, Andrew

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4835

  3. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0130: 2) A Resolution Rejecting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission

    The City Council passed a resolution rejecting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission.

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

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37632&GUID=492ED4A5-D5A

  4. Oakland, CA · Enacted

    Oakland 27-0145: Subject: OPD Firearm Relinquishment Grant From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution: (1) Ratifying The Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) Signed By Former Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell With The Alameda County Superior Court Of California, Effective December 1, 2024 (Attachment A), To Fund Equipment And Staffing To Support A Firearm Relinquishment Program Addressing Gu

    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.

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

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37647&GUID=39E09732-EEC

  5. Oakland, CA · Failed or withdrawn

    Oakland 27-0129: Subject: Selection Panel Nominations For Police Commissioner Appointment From: Office Of The City Administrator Recommendation: Adopt One Of The Following Pieces Of Legislation: 1) A Resolution Accepting The Police Commission Selection Panel’s Slate Of Two Commissioners, Jean Quan And Nicholas O’Brien-Kovari, To Serve On The Oakland Police Commission; Or

    Oakland resolution accepting the Police Commission Selection Panel's slate of two commissioners, Jean Quan and Nicholas O'Brien-Kovari, to serve on the Oakland Police Commission failed.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Failed

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37631&GUID=E7A82D65-5A7

  6. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 759: Requires AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue report with recommendations for Statewide policy.

    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

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A759

  7. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5423: Prohibits using facial recognition technology as sole basis for establishing probable cause for arrest warrant.

    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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5423

  9. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0067R: Informational Hearing – Surveillance Technology FOR the purpose of requiring representatives from the Police Department, the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement, the Department of Transportation, the City Solicitor, the Office of the Comptroller, and the Department of Finance, and inviting the Sheriff’s Office, the Office of the State’s Attorney for Baltimore City, and concerned p

    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

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10719&GUID=99A22367-E

  10. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5690: "Jackson's Law"; requires mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving scene of accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver for this offense.

    NJ A 5690 requires a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and makes certain juveniles eligible for waiver; referred to Judiciary Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
    Sponsor: McGuckin, Gregory P. (Republican)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5690

  11. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5631: Exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under State's open public records law under certain circumstances.

    NJ A 5631 would exempt law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law; latest action: introduced, referred to committee.

    Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
    Sponsor: Simmons, Heather (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5631

  12. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 1604: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in employees, providing for mandatory firearms training for certain officers.

    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)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1604

  16. DE · Enacted

    DE HB 369: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND COMMUNITY SAFETY.

    Delaware HB 369, an act to amend Title 29 of the Delaware code relating to the establishment of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety, was signed by the governor on 2026-09-03.

    Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
    Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143111