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.
72 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
DE HB 368, an act to amend Title 11 of the Delaware Code relating to immigration enforcement and cooperation, was signed by the governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Mara Gorman (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143280
DE SB 293, an act to amend Title 14 of the Delaware Code relating to child care licenses for youth camps, was signed by the Governor on 2026-08-17.
Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Trey Paradee (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143177
Delaware HB 419, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to eligibility for child care assistance, was signed by the governor on 2026-08-17.
Latest action (Aug 17, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Krista Griffith (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143286
CA SB 1200 on family daycare homes was held in committee and placed under submission following its August 13 hearing.
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Sponsor: Menjivar (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 1103, on large retail stores and immigration enforcement reporting, was held in committee and under submission at its August 13 hearing.
Latest action (Aug 13, 2026): August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Sponsor: Pérez (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
NH HB 1433, creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026, Chapter 227.
Latest action (Jul 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 227; eff. 7/1/2026
Sponsor: Katelyn Kuttab (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1477&inflect=2
DE HR 26 on demographic data reports in early child care and education populations passed the House with 41 yes votes on 2026-06-18.
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Passed By House. Votes: 41 YES
Sponsor: Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143580
Columbus passed ordinance 1301-2026 to authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers.
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Status: Passed
Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137223&GUID=E32B97C8-2
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)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=142572
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)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143450
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)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2344&inflect=2
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)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
IL SB 3202, Smart Start Grants-Head Start, added Sen. Javier L. Cervantes as co-sponsor on 2026-05-26.
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3202&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
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)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143203
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)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143184
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)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143189
ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Sponsor: Matthea DAUGHTRY (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280099161
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
MO SB 1678, which authorizes tax credits for child care, was read a second time and referred to the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee on 2026-04-16.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
Sponsor: Kurtis Gregory (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1662 modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes; latest action on 2026-04-16 was a second read and referral to the S Education Committee.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Sponsor: Karla May (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=