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.
44 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
26-4036, update by the Racial Justice Committee, is on the agenda of the Los Angeles County Commission for Children and Families.
Latest action (Nov 2, 2026): Status: On Agenda
Official page: lacounty.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=118099&GUID=3B7D0B2F-6
Information item Inf 2996 on the Office for Civil Rights has status Committee Agenda Ready, with Central Staff as the body.
Latest action (Oct 27, 2026): Status: Heard in Committee
Official page: seattle.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=17652&GUID=E9CA962C-D58
NC HB 96, Expedited Removal of Unauthorized Persons, latest action 2026-10-26: Withdrawn From Cal.
Latest action (Oct 26, 2026): Withdrawn From Cal
Sponsor: Tyson (Republican)
Official page: www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H96
Latest action on DC B 26-0722, the Language Access Rulemaking Authority Temporary Amendment Act of 2026: Act A26-0426 published in the DC Register, Vol 73, Page 013477 on 2026-10-23.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Act A26-0426 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013477
Sponsor: Mendelson, Phil (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0722
PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations
Sponsor: Christopher Rabb (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hr673
DC PR 26-0820, Language Access Rulemaking Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026; Resolution R26-0521, effective from Oct 06, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Oct 23, 2026): Resolution R26-0521, Effective from Oct 06, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 013526
Sponsor: Nadeau, Brianne K. (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0820
The City Council passed an order for a summons for Phillip Eng to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Passed
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43670&GUID=0D1262A1-9EF1
Communication received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan; status filed.
Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Filed
Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43693&GUID=3741F8DA-FB5D
H.R. 10853, the Yemen TPS Act, has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsor: Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10853
CA SB 1237 (Civil Rights Department) was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-30 as Chapter 1019, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 1019, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Blakespear (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA AB 1801 on approval of detention facilities by public agencies was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 743, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 743, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Lee (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
California SB 420 on the property tax welfare exemption for detention facilities was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-29 as Chapter 750, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 750, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Padilla (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA AB 1655, on CalWORKs temporary absence and immigration detention, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-29.
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 742, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Bryan (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
CA SB 1323 on health care providers, patient access and immigration enforcement was chaptered by the Secretary of State on 2026-09-27 as Chapter 698, Statutes of 2026.
Latest action (Sep 27, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 698, Statutes of 2026.
Sponsor: Rubio
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
Delaware HB 94, an act amending Titles 10 and 11 of the Delaware Code relating to law enforcement cooperation in federal immigration enforcement, was signed by the Governor on 2026-09-03.
Latest action (Sep 3, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Sean M. Lynn (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143081
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
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
HB 444, an act to amend Title 15 of the Delaware Code relating to the Delaware John Lewis Voting Rights Act, was signed by the governor on 2026-08-06.
Latest action (Aug 6, 2026): Signed by Governor
Sponsor: Larry Lambert (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143415
Hawaiʻi SCR 184 requests the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of existing state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
Sponsor: RHOADS (Democratic)
Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=
Hawaiʻi SR 165 requests the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of existing state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems.
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
Sponsor: RHOADS (Democratic)
Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1