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 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)
TN SB 2469 (Firearms and Ammunition), as enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings, latest action 2026-05-27.
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)
MN HF 5160: ownership, possession, and sale of semiautomatic military-style weapons and large-capacity magazines regulated; referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy.
Latest action (May 17, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy Sponsor: Finke (Democratic-Farmer-La)
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
MO SB 1793 creates an offense for firearm possession by a minor and an income tax deduction for compensation as a first responder; it was second read and referred to committee.
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee Sponsor: Stephen Webber (Democratic)
SB 304, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code on possession of a firearm or projectile weapon in a safe school zone, was introduced and assigned to Senate Judiciary Committee on 2026-05-06.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate Sponsor: Eric Buckson (Republican)
TN HB 2206 generally prohibits the department from requesting information regarding firearms or ammunition that a foster parent or prospective foster parent owns or possesses.
