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IA HSB 623, a bill relating to early childhood and family services including state child care assistance for the child care workforce, was approved by committee and renumbered as HF 2712.
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2712. Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
MS SB 2465 would transfer the first $40 million of unspent TANF funds from the prior FY to CCDF for child care vouchers; latest action: Died In Committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee Sponsor: Simmons (12th) (Democratic)
MS HB 126 would provide child care and transportation for TANF applicants during initial orientation meetings; its latest action on 2026-02-03 was Died In Committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee Sponsor: Johnson
MS SB 2389 to expand Medicaid eligibility to individuals entitled to benefits under the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act died in committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee Sponsor: Simmons (12th) (Democratic)
IA HF 2221, a bill modifying eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program, was introduced 2026-01-30 and referred to Health and Human Services.
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services. Sponsor: CROKEN (Democratic)
MO SB 1362, which modifies provisions relating to food labeling, was second read and referred to the Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee Sponsor: Nick Schroer (Republican)
MO SB 1319, which modifies provisions relating to food labeling, was read a second time and referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee Sponsor: Jill Carter (Republican)
Latest action on DC B 26-0377, the LIHTC Rent Stabilization Exemption Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025: Law L26-0072, effective from Dec 31, 2025, expires on Aug 13, 2026.
Latest action (Jan 23, 2026): Law L26-0072, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000605, Expires on Aug 13, 2026 Sponsor: White, Robert C. Jr. (Democratic)
Latest action for DC B 26-0164, the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords (RENTAL) Act of 2025: Law L26-0080, effective from Dec 31, 2025, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Jan 23, 2026): Law L26-0080, Effective from Dec 31, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 000613 Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (Democratic)
TN SB 402 prohibits healthcare providers from reporting a patient's medical debt to a consumer reporting agency; assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee Sponsor: Lamar (Democratic)
NJ S 2726, concerning prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown, was introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee Sponsor: Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democratic)
