Bills

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.

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94 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  2. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4863: "Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act"; restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes.

    NJ S 4863, 'Election Integrity and Voter Protection Act', restricts presence of active duty military and certain law enforcement near polling places and ballot drop boxes; introduced.

    Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Introduced, 1st Reading without Reference, 2nd Reading
    Sponsor: Ruiz, M. Teresa (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4863

  4. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 280: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; in qualifications of electors, further providing for qualifications of electors at primaries; in party organization, further providing for only enrolled electors to vote at primaries or hold party offices; in nomination of candidates, fu

    Pennsylvania HB 280 would amend the Pennsylvania Election Code on primary voting by enrolled electors, absentee and mail-in ballot applications; latest action 2026-10-13 referred to State Government.

    Latest action (Oct 13, 2026): Referred to State Government
    Sponsor: Jared Solomon (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb280

  5. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5590: "Election Integrity Through Sensible Ballot Counting Act"; requires mail-in ballots to be received by 8 p.m. on day of election to be canvassed.

    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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5590

  11. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5564: "Election Integrity Through Uniform Fair Standards Act"; concerns voter signature verification procedures to cure voted mail-in ballots.

    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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5564

  12. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5565: "Election Integrity Through Drop Box and Canvassing Security Act"; requires video surveillance and recording of mail-in ballot drop boxes and counting of voted mail-in ballots.

    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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5565

  13. NJ · In committee

    NJ A 5563: "Election Integrity Through Voter ID Act"; requires photo identification for voting at polling places; updates procedures for challenging voters regarding proof of identity; provides for free non-driver identification for certain persons.

    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)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5563

  20. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 158: requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.

    NH HB 158, requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and make a report to the general court, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026
    Sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/advanced.aspx