Bills

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.

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49 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  1. Oakland, CA · In committee

    Oakland 27-0193: Subject: Request To Amend Existing Professional Services Agreement With ChildCare Careers, LLC From: Human Services Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Waiving The Local/Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirement And Waiving The Competitive Bidding Process And Authorizing The City Administrator To Execute A Third Amendment To A Professional Services Agreement With Childcare Care

    A city resolution would increase the professional services agreement with Childcare Careers, LLC by $800,000, to a total of $2,050,000, for as-needed substitute teacher staffing services.

    Latest action (Oct 28, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: oakland.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=37696&GUID=31FF689C-5AB

  2. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1469: A resolution approving a proposed Contract between the City and County of Denver and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide. Approves a contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 with an end date of 6-30-2027 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide (MOEAI-20268420

    A Denver resolution approves a proposed contract with Volunteers of America Colorado Branch for $1,068,531.00 to provide 76 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver, citywide.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57615&GUID=67CFE19E-D23B

  3. Denver, CO · Enacted

    Denver 26-1498: A resolution approving a proposed Amendatory Agreement between the City and County of Denver and CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER, INC. to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver. No change to contract term, citywide. Amends a contract with CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF DENVER, INC. to add $957,199.00 fo

    Resolution 26-1498 would add $957,199 to a $1,452,199 contract with Catholic Charities and Community Services to provide 108 Head Start and 20 Early Head Start slots in Denver.

    Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Status: Adopted

    Official page: denver.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=57641&GUID=EFF321EC-9492

  4. PA · Enacted

    PA SB 1372: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in general powers and duties of the Department of Human Services, providing for annual report of children facilities and payments; and, in departmental powers and duties as to licensing, further providing for right to enter and inspect and providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers

    PA SB 1372, whose latest action is Act No. 113 of 2026, amends the Human Services Code providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 113 of 2026
    Sponsor: Michele Brooks (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1372

  5. NJ · Passed one chamber

    NJ SR 96: Recognizes NJ-Taiwan sister-state relationship and anniversary of Taiwan Relations Act; reiterates support for closer partnership between US, NJ, and Taiwan.

    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

  6. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2878: An Act establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an appropriation.

    PA HB 2878, establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force, imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and making an appropriation, was referred to Children & Youth.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Children & Youth
    Sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2878

  7. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore LO26-0051: First Steps, Strong Start: Outdoor Early Learning FOR the purpose of examining the state of outdoor early learning in Baltimore City, including its benefits for young children, current City investments, and opportunities for expansion, as well as the environmental barriers that limit safe outdoor play for the city’s youngest residents.

    LO26-0051, First Steps, Strong Start: Outdoor Early Learning, examining outdoor early learning in Baltimore City, is In Committee at the Baltimore City Council.

    Latest action (Oct 20, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10727&GUID=67352A65-C

  9. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 2492: An Act amending the act of June 13, 1967 (P.L.31, No.21), known as the Human Services Code, in departmental powers and duties as to supervision, providing for notification of child care closure and for notification of child care closure.

    PA HB 2492, amending the Human Services Code to provide for notification of child care closure, was referred to Health & Human Services on 2026-10-13.

    Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to Health & Human Services
    Sponsor: Nathan Davidson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2492

  17. DE · Passed one chamber

    DE HR 26: UPDATING AND CONTINUING DIRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

    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

  18. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1301-2026: To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00)

    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

  19. DE · In committee

    DE HB 204: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSING.

    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

  20. DE · In committee

    DE HB 410: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

    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