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.
120 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
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 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
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
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 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
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
HB 399, an act to amend Title 6 of the Delaware Code relating to 3-dimensional printers and firearms, was introduced and assigned to the House Judiciary Committee on 2026-06-11.
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143522
VT H 171, an act relating to criminal justice agency protocols for an officer-involved shooting, was approved by the Governor on June 8, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on June 8, 2026
Sponsor: Thomas Burditt (Republican)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
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 H 606, an act relating to firearms relinquishment and storage procedures, was approved by the governor on June 15, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on June 15, 2026
Sponsor: Angela Arsenault (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
TN SB 2469 (Firearms and Ammunition), as enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings, latest action 2026-05-27.
Latest action (May 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1141
Sponsor: Bailey (Republican)
Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2469&ga=114
MN HF 5160: ownership, possession, and sale of semiautomatic military-style weapons and large-capacity magazines regulated; referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Latest action (May 17, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy
Sponsor: Finke (Democratic-Farmer-La)
Official page: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/5160?body=House
TN HB 1450 is enacted and makes various changes related to entities seeking to secure the release of a defendant.
Latest action (May 15, 2026): Pub. Ch. 941
Sponsor: Baum (Republican)
Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1450&ga=114
Delaware governor signed SB 67, an act to amend Title 16 of the Delaware Code relating to the Background Check Center, on 2026-05-14.
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Kyra L. Hoffner (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142738
VT S 329, an act relating to criminal procedures involving firearms, was read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary on 2026-05-13.
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Read first time and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Sponsor: Philip Baruth (Democratic/Progressi)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
NY S 1209 would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences with a repealer; latest action on 2026-05-12.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): PRINT NUMBER 1209A
Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie (Democratic)
Official page: www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1209