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.
NH HB 65, directing landlords to offer tenants the option of reporting rental payments to consumer reporting agencies, was not recommended for future legislation after interim study (Vote 5-4).
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation 09/30/2026 (Vote 5-4;) Sponsor: Efstathia S Booras
NJ A 5590 requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)
CA SB 1388, an Affordable Housing Risk Reduction Program bill, was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-30 as Chapter 1034, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1034, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Durazo (Democratic)
CA SB 1414, County of San Bernardino Citizens Redistricting Commission, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 1037, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-30.
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1037, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Reyes (Democratic)
CA AB 1732, a California Environmental Quality Act exemption for affordable housing and public university or college housing projects, was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-29.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 792, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Alvarez (Democratic)
NJ A 5564 on voter signature verification procedures to cure voted mail-in ballots was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee on 2026-09-24.
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)
NJ A 5565 requires video surveillance and recording of mail-in ballot drop boxes and counting of voted mail-in ballots; it was introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)
NJ A 5563, Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act, would require photo identification for voting at polling places and provide free non-driver identification; introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee Sponsor: Sauickie, Alex (Republican)
California SB 299, a California Environmental Quality Act exemption for day care center zoning, was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026‐09‐20 as Chapter 413.
Latest action (Sep 20, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 413, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Cabaldon (Democratic)
CA AB 2766, on public postsecondary education student housing for foster youth and homeless youth, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 216, Statutes of 2026, on 2026-09-14.
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 216, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Ahrens (Democratic)
Columbus ordinance 2189-2026 passed to authorize a planned modification of a grant agreement with four existing RHI service providers and an expenditure of up to $317,750.00 from the general fund.
Delaware HB 419, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to eligibility for child care assistance, was signed by the governor on 2026-08-17.
Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Signed by Governor Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)
