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.
Virginia HB 1409, on the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and prohibited provisions in rental agreements, was continued from last session, latest action 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Charlie Schmidt (Democratic)
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)
VA HB 79, Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty; latest action 2026-07-21, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Marcia S. "Cia" Price (Democratic)
NH HB 1598, relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026 as Chapter 308.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 308; eff. 10/8/2026 Sponsor: Dillon Dumont (Republican)
Baltimore ordinance 26-0215 on pricing algorithm use would require landlords to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to tenants; it is in committee.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee
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)
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)
Delaware HB 311, an act to amend Title 24 and Title 25 of the Delaware Code relating to a residential landlord tenant guide, was signed by the Governor on 2026-06-10.
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Sponsor: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
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.
VT H 772 on residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and a positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program had a roll call on 2026-05-27, requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale.
Latest action (May 27, 2026): Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale Sponsor: Marc Mihaly (Democratic)
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)