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18 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
A public hearing is the latest action on DC B26-0603, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Amendment Act of 2026.
Latest action (Nov 5, 2026): Public Hearing on B26-0603
Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0603
Civilian Oversight Commission ComReport 26-6538 by COC Chair Hans Johnson, with announcements and upcoming meetings, is on agenda; body: Sybil Brand Commission for Institutional Inspections.
Latest action (Nov 5, 2026): Status: On Agenda
Official page: lacounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=119763&GUID=22D7AE12-6
A communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures was placed on file in council by the Public Safety and Health Committee.
Latest action (Oct 29, 2026): Status: In Council-Placed on File
Official page: milwaukee.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=74999&GUID=56DB6152-9
NJ S 4912 exempts law enforcement body worn camera recordings from disclosure under the State's open public records law under certain circumstances.
Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4912
New Jersey Senate passed SR 96 recognizing the NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and the Taiwan Relations Act anniversary.
Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Resolution Passed Senate (Voice)
Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SR96
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
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
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 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
H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, was received in the Senate on 2026-09-14.
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Received in the Senate.
Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Mike D. [R-AL-3]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8800
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/
HI SR 20 urges an immediate and permanent ceasefire and an end to hostilities in Iran; certified copies of resolutions sent 05-12-26.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
Sponsor: KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=2
MO SB 1770 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials and instead requires the area to be referred to as Judea and Samaria.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
Sponsor: Rick Brattin (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
DC B 26-0616, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, was published as Act A26-0282 in DC Register Vol 73 on 2026-03-27 and expires Jun 21, 2026.
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Act A26-0282 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005081, Expires on Jun 21, 2026
Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0616
WI AB 446, relating to consideration of a certain definition of antisemitism for purposes of laws, ordinances, policies, or criminal penalty enhancers concerning discrimination, published 3-28-2026.
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Published 3-28-2026
Sponsor: Tusler (Republican)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab446
Wisconsin AJR 139, supporting the Taiwan Relations Act and sister ties with Taiwan, failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to adopt pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Krug (Republican)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr13
MO SB 1244 prohibits state agencies from using the term West Bank in official government materials, and instead requires the area be referred to as Judea and Samaria; a hearing was cancelled.
Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Hearing Cancelled S General Laws Committee
Sponsor: Jill Carter (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
H.R. 7545, the Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act, was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor: Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7545