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.
136 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
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
NH HB 1433, creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026, Chapter 227.
Latest action (Jul 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 227; eff. 7/1/2026
Sponsor: Katelyn Kuttab (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1477&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
DE HR 26 on demographic data reports in early child care and education populations passed the House with 41 yes votes on 2026-06-18.
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143580
Columbus passed ordinance 1301-2026 to authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers.
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Status: Passed
Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137223&GUID=E32B97C8-2
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
DE HB 204, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to child care licensing, was reported out of committee (Appropriations) in the House with 4 on its merits on 2026-06-09.
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Reported Out of Committee (Appropriations) in House with 4 On Its Merits
Sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142572
DE HB 410, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to early childhood education endowment, was introduced and assigned to the Administration Committee in the House on 2026-06-04.
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Administration Committee in House
Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143450
NH HB 1771, removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 05/28/2026.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 98; eff.07/27/2026
Sponsor: Katy Peternel (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2344&inflect=2
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 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/
VT S 214, an act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts, was signed by the governor on June 8, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (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
IL SB 3202, Smart Start Grants-Head Start, added Sen. Javier L. Cervantes as co-sponsor on 2026-05-26.
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3202&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
Delaware HB 284, an act to amend the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee in the House on 2026-05-21.
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143203