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.
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)
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)
Boston ordinance 2026-1958, establishing a 'Bad Landlords List' and extending rental property code enforcement against chronic offenders, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.
Order 2026-1601 for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing is pending in the Committee on Community Preservation Act.
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
An Oakland city resolution passed, ratifying an MOU with Alameda County Superior Court and appropriating up to $1,563,571 for a firearm relinquishment program addressing gun violence.
The Oakland City Council passed a resolution allocating Measure U and other funds, not to exceed $50,000,000, for affordable housing programs including multifamily rental housing and rehabilitation.
Oakland City Council passed a resolution amending Resolution No. 91091 C.M.S. to accept and appropriate loan and grant funds, not to exceed $44,661,404, for the Residences at Liberation Park Project.
NJ S 4845 establishes a Social Housing Program, Workforce Housing Investment Program, and Human Infrastructure Bank Fund; introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee Sponsor: Stack, Brian P. (Democratic)
NJ S 4846, which prohibits landlords from using certain living situations as cause for eviction of residential tenants, was introduced in the Senate and referred to committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee Sponsor: Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)
NJ A 5699, expanding the sales and use tax exemption for materials, supplies, and services for certain affordable housing projects, was introduced and referred to the Assembly Housing Committee.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee Sponsor: Karabinchak, Robert J. (Democratic)
