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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62 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  1. AK · Passed one chamber

    AK SJR 28: Recognizing the vital role of workers serving in the state under the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, the H-1B Program for specialty occupations, and the H-2B Program for temporary nonagricultural workers in supporting the state's economic security and continuity of critical services.

    AK SJR 28 recognizes the vital role of J-1 Exchange Visitor, H-1B, and H-2B program workers in the state's economic security and critical services; latest action (2026-05-01): (H) heard and held.

    Latest action (May 1, 2026): (H) Heard & Held
    Sponsor: Senate Education

    Official page: www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SJR28

  2. AK · In committee

    AK HB 357: An Act relating to abortion; relating to who may perform an abortion; relating to civil enforcement of abortion laws; relating to abortion after the detection of a fetal heartbeat; amending Rules 3 and 82, Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure, and Rule 508, Alaska Rules of Appellate Procedure; and providing for an effective date.

    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.

    Latest action (May 1, 2026): (H) COSPONSOR REMOVED: ALLARD
    Sponsor: Vance (Republican)

    Official page: www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB357

  3. MN · In committee

    MN HF 4970: Transparency regarding immigrant detention flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport required, and reports required.

    MN HF 4970: Transparency regarding immigrant detention flights at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport required; 2026-04-16: first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy.

    Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Introduction and first reading, referred to State Government Finance and Policy
    Sponsor: Berg (Democratic-Farmer-La)

    Official page: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4970?body=House

  4. DE · In committee

    DE SB 251: ACT TO AMEND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO UNBORN CHILDREN.

    Delaware SB 251, an act to amend Title 24 of the Delaware Code relating to unborn children, was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the Senate Health & Social Services Committee.

    Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Adopted in lieu of the original bill SB 251, and Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
    Sponsor: Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143086

  5. KS · Failed or withdrawn

    KS HB 2692: Establishing standards of conduct for agents of the United States immigration and customs enforcement (ICE) prohibiting facial covering of agents, requiring vehicles be clearly marked, requiring judicial search warrants, prohibiting raids in places of worships, schools, daycare centers, hospitals and courts, requiring minimum training.

    KS HB 2692, establishing standards of conduct for ICE agents, prohibiting facial coverings and raids in places of worship, schools, hospitals and courts, died in committee on 2026-04-10.

    Latest action (Apr 10, 2026): Died in Committee
    Sponsor: Alexis Simmons (Democratic)

    Official page: www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/bills/HB2692/

  6. KS · Failed or withdrawn

    KS HB 2009: Prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement of such prohibition.

    HB 2009, prohibiting abortion procedures except when necessary to save the life of the pregnant woman and providing a private cause of action for civil enforcement, died in committee on 2026-04-10.

    Latest action (Apr 10, 2026): Died in Committee
    Sponsor: Brett Fairchild (Republican)

    Official page: www.kslegislature.gov/b2025_26/bills/HB2009/

  7. MN · In committee

    MN HF 4836: Employer required to provide notice to employees of federal immigration inspection, employers prohibited from allowing federal immigration officers into nonpublic work areas, and penalties imposed.

    MN HF 4836 would require employers to provide notice to employees of federal immigration inspection and prohibit federal immigration officers from nonpublic work areas; author Xiong added 2026-04-09.

    Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Author added Xiong
    Sponsor: Momanyi-Hiltsley (Democratic-Farmer-La)

    Official page: www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/94/2026/0/HF/4836?body=House

  8. SD · Enacted

    SD HB 1274: prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles or things for purposes of an unlawful abortion and provide a criminal and civil penalty therefor.

    SD HB 1274 to prohibit the dispensing, distribution, sale, or advertisement of certain articles for purposes of abortion was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.

    Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 H.J. 579
    Sponsor: Blanc (Republican)

    Official page: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/26881

  9. TN · In committee

    TN SB 2482: Abortion - As introduced, states that the report a physician is required to submit to the commissioner of health after performing an abortion may be submitted electronically. - Amends TCA Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41; Title 55; Title 62; Title 63 and Title 71.

    TN SB 2482: the report a physician is required to submit to the commissioner of health after performing an abortion may be submitted electronically; latest action (2026-03-25): sponsor change.

    Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Sponsor change.
    Sponsor: Hensley (Republican)

    Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2482&ga=114

  10. TN · In committee

    TN SB 1699: Immigration - As introduced, prohibits the use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for certain civil immigration enforcement activities; requires state departments and agencies to make available to the public certain information concerning person's rights with regard to federal agents. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 5

    TN SB 1699, as introduced, prohibits use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for civil immigration enforcement activities; assigned 2026-03-24 to General Subcommittee

    Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Akbari (Democratic)

    Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1699&ga=114

  11. TN · In committee

    TN SB 589: Insurance, Health, Accident - As enacted, expands the definition of a health benefit plan; requires a health benefit plan that amends, renews, or delivers a policy of coverage on or after January 1, 2026, and that provides coverage for prescription contraceptives, to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time by an insured person. - Amends TCA Title 56 and Title

    TN SB 589, as enacted, requires health benefit plans that provide coverage for prescription contraceptives to provide coverage for a 12-month refill of contraceptives obtained at one time.

    Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 595
    Sponsor: Akbari (Democratic)

    Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0589&ga=114

  12. WI · Failed or withdrawn

    WI SB 493: Relating to: prohibitions concerning state or local government assistance with federal immigration enforcement.

    WI SB 493, prohibitions concerning state or local government assistance with federal immigration enforcement, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

    Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
    Sponsor: Drake (Democratic)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb493

  13. TN · In committee

    TN SB 2491: State Government - As introduced, enacts the "Safe Access to Schools and Child Services Act," which prohibits the following entities from conditioning enrollment, attendance, or receipt of services for a child under 18 on the disclosure of the child's immigration status, except as explicitly required by federal or state law or court order: a county, municipality, or branch or agency thereof; publi

    TN SB 2491 would prohibit public entities and schools from conditioning a child's enrollment or services on disclosure of immigration status; on 2026-03-17 it was assigned to a Senate subcommittee.

    Latest action (Mar 17, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
    Sponsor: Yarbro (Democratic)

    Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2491&ga=114