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.
Columbus passed ordinance 1301-2026 to authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers.
Delaware HB 311, an act to amend Title 24 and Title 25 of the Delaware Code relating to a residential landlord tenant guide, was signed by the Governor on 2026-06-10.
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Sponsor: Kimberly Williams (Democratic)
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)
HB 454, an act to amend Title 10 of the Delaware Code relating to individuals experiencing homelessness, was introduced and assigned to the House Housing Committee.
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House Sponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic)
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)
NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
NH HB 1771, removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 05/28/2026.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 98; eff.07/27/2026 Sponsor: Katy Peternel (Republican)
VT S 214, an act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts, was signed by the governor on June 8, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026 Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic)
VT H 772 on residential rental agreements, eviction procedures, and a positive rental payment credit reporting pilot program had a roll call on 2026-05-27, requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale.
Latest action (May 27, 2026): Roll Call, Requested by Sen. Ram Hinsdale Sponsor: Marc Mihaly (Democratic)
A congressional disapproval of the Department of Education rule relating to the Federal Student Loan Program was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on 2026-05-21.
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Sponsor: Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]
Delaware HB 284, an act to amend the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee in the House on 2026-05-21.
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House Sponsor: Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
Columbus ordinance 1465-2026 passed: a grant agreement of up to $13,075,000 with the Community Shelter Board, continuing support for men, women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Delaware HB 387 would increase eligibility thresholds for child care subsidies over five years; on 2026-05-19 it was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)
DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate Sponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
NJ A 4943 establishes a Stolen SNAP Benefits Replacement Fund and appropriates $20 million; it was referred to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee Sponsor: Walker, Jerry
The Extreme Heat Eviction Protection Amendment Act of 2025 (DC B 26-0177) is Law L26-0108, effective Apr 16, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 006780.
Latest action (May 1, 2026): Law L26-0108, Effective from Apr 16, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006780 Sponsor: Lewis George, Janeese (Democratic)
Alaska HB 357, an act relating to abortion, civil enforcement of abortion laws, and abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; cosponsor Allard removed 2026-05-01.
