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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202 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  2. DC · Enacted

    DC PR 26-0821: Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

    DC PR 26-0821, the Homeless Services Contract Adjustment Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026, is effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.

    Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0524, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013530
    Sponsor: Frumin, Matthew (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0821

  3. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2655-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to extend the agreement term from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 in order to continue to provide roof replacement services in the City of Columbus for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed 2655-2026, extending a service contract with Mann Roofing & Construction LLC to December 31, 2027 for roof replacement services for homeowners within the Roof Replacement program.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138589&GUID=C130325A-3

  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. Los Angeles, CA · Failed or withdrawn

    Los Angeles 2026-0783: WITHDRAWN: APPROVE Motion by Padilla, Bass, and Sandoval to direct the Chief Executive Officer to: A. Prepare a First/Last Mile plan for the Sun Valley Metrolink Station, building on the City of Los Angeles's 2023 motion to study station relocation and a second platform, and coordinated with the Brighton to Roxford Double Track Project. Report back to the Planning and Programming Committee within

    A motion by Padilla, Bass, and Sandoval to direct the Chief Executive Officer to prepare a First/Last Mile plan for the Sun Valley Metrolink Station was withdrawn.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Withdrawn

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12896&GUID=9A3ED72E-2B89-

  6. PA · Enacted

    PA SB 804: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for medical devices; in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and for State Fire Commissioner and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services

    Latest action on PA SB 804, providing for medical devices, grants to fire companies and protection against PFAS chemicals: Act No. 98 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 98 of 2026
    Sponsor: Lisa Boscola (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb804

  7. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2654-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a service contract with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC to increase funding and to extend the contract term date from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide hotel services for 10 days and beyond as needed for completed lead abatement for recipients of the Lead Safe Columbus Program; and to

    Columbus ordinance 2654-2026 passed, authorizing a contract modification with Morse Transit Acquisitions LLC for hotel services for Lead Safe Columbus Program recipients and $17,000 in funding.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138588&GUID=B3E594C7-1

  8. Kansas City, MO · Enacted

    Kansas City 260918: Sponsor: Director of Finance Department Waiving the requirements in Article VII, Section 68-451 of the Code of Ordinances entitled “Sales Tax (adult use marijuana)” for the purpose of reallocating neighborhood cleanup funds to homelessness response efforts; reducing appropriations of the Marijuana Sales Tax Fund (2190) by $485,424.00 and reappropriating the same for the purpose of supporting the E

    The Council passed an ordinance reducing Marijuana Sales Tax Fund appropriations by $485,424.00 and reappropriating funds for the Extreme Weather Program, supporting homelessness response efforts

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: kansascity.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=51129&GUID=B95A268F-

  9. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 3997: Prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws.

    NJ A 3997 prohibits class action waivers in residential rental agreements for claims arising from violations of rent control laws; reported out of Assembly Comm. with amendments, 2nd Reading.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Brennan, Katie

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3997

  10. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2657-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow for costs incurred prior to the approval of the purchase order, beginning April 1, 2026. ($0.00)

    Ordinance 2657-2026 passed: modify a grant agreement with Healthy Linden Homes VII LLC, a disregarded entity of HNHF Realty Collaborative, to allow costs incurred prior to purchase order approval.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138591&GUID=47754042-2

  11. Los Angeles, CA · Enacted

    Los Angeles 2026-0130: AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to execute Contract Modification No. 12 to Contract No. PS73193000-P2550, a cost plus fixed-fee contract with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. (formerly LTK Consultant Services, Inc.) to provide consultant support services for the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project, increasing the Not-To-Exceed (NTE) contract price by $4,796,082, from $7,038,584

    The Operations, Safety, and Customer Experience Committee passed a contract modification increasing the P2550 Light Rail Vehicle Modernization Project contract by $4,796,082 to $11,834,666.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: metro.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=12246&GUID=D30D8DDB-E614-

  12. NJ · Passed one chamber

    NJ S 4066: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.

    NJ S 4066 requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing; reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4066

  13. PA · Enacted

    PA HB 344: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for parking provisions in lease.

    PA HB 344 amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for parking provisions in lease; latest action (2026-10-22): Act No. 64 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 64 of 2026
    Sponsor: G. Roni Green (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb344

  14. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 3586: Requires State to issue biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing.*

    NJ A 3586, which requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing, was reported out of Assembly Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Greenwald, Louis D. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3586

  15. PA · Enacted

    PA HB 558: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications.

    PA HB 558 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications; Act No. 67 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 67 of 2026
    Sponsor: Marylouise Isaacson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb558

  16. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 10869: Protect Clean Water Act

    H.R. 10869, the Protect Clean Water Act, was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10869

  17. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2651-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount

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    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138585&GUID=BF39D69A-C

  19. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4859: Concerns definition of veteran for purpose of affordable housing preference.

    NJ S 4859, concerning the definition of veteran for an affordable housing preference, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
    Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859