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.
106 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
Appointment of Justice Geddes as member of the Seattle LGBTQ Commission for a term to April 30, 2028, was confirmed.
Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: Confirmed
Official page: seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=17403&GUID=86F5FD86-EC0
The Baltimore City Council confirmed Zachary Alberts as a member of the Police Accountability Board under executive nomination EA26-0207.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Status: Confirmed
Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10646&GUID=D7808BF9-5
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
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
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
CA SB 1114 on data collection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Cabaldon (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 948 on firearms safety certificates was chaptered by the Secretary of State: Chapter 465, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 465, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Arreguín (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA AB 2339 on firearms and prohibited persons was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 462, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 462, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Gipson (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 934 on sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts was chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026, on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Wiener (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
California AB 1743, Firearms, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 457, Statutes of 2026, latest action 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 457, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Wicks (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
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
Delaware's HB 418, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to firearms, was signed by the governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Kendra Johnson (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143277
Delaware HB 141, an act to amend Titles 11 and 24 of the Delaware Code relating to firearms, was signed by the Governor on 2026-07-23.
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142209
VA HB 919, Retail Sales and Use Tax, would impose a firearm and ammunition tax; latest action (2026-07-21): 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/HB919
VA HB 127, on a person not free on bail, court appearance and right to counsel, was continued from last session as of 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Katrina Callsen (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB127
VA SB 763 imposes a firearm and ammunition tax under the retail sales and use tax; its latest action on 2026-07-21 was continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Angelia Williams Graves (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB763
VA HB 863 on the elimination of mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses was continued from last session as of 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB863
VA HB 926 on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty; latest action 2026-07-21: 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/HB926
Latest action (2026-07-03) for DC CER 26-0171, the LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026: Resolution ACR26-0167, effective from Jun 09, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Resolution ACR26-0167, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009259
Sponsor: Parker, Zachary (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0171
DC B 26-0562, the Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, is Law L26-0125, effective from May 29, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 008624, expires on Jan 09, 2027.
Latest action (Jun 19, 2026): Law L26-0125, Effective from May 29, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008624, Expires on Jan 09, 2027
Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0562