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.
36 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
IL SB 2158 on open primary elections was re-referred to Assignments on 2026-05-22 (Rule 3-9(a)).
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsor: Rachel Ventura (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2158&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
MO SB 1665, which prohibits warrantless searches of private residences by state employees, was second read and referred to the S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Sponsor: Mary Elizabeth Coleman (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
IL HB 1553 (Election Day Waiver) latest action on 2026-03-27: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c), re-referred to Rules Committee.
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Sponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=1553&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
SB 1647, assigned to the General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee, authorizes law enforcement to seize and impound motor vehicles used in drag racing subject to certain restrictions.
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsor: Pody (Republican)
Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1647&ga=114
NH HB 1277, relative to proof of identification on absentee ballot applications, latest action 2026-03-04: minority committee report, ought to pass with amendment 2026-0987h.
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0987h
Sponsor: Russell Muirhead (Democratic)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2057&inflect=2
MO SCR 20 petitions Congress to submit a constitutional amendment relating to campaign finance; it was referred to the S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee.
Latest action (Feb 23, 2026): Referred S Rules, Joint Rules, Resolutions and Ethics Committee
Sponsor: Tracy McCreery (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
WV HB 5275, providing the circumstances that a qualified voter is authorized to vote an absentee ballot by mail, latest action 2026-02-05: to House Judiciary.
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): To House Judiciary
Sponsor: Funkhouser (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=5275&year=20
MO SB 1456 creates the Civil Liberties Defense Act, which provides certain rulings shall be unenforceable if based on certain foreign laws; it was referred to the S Government Efficiency Committee.
Latest action (Feb 5, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Government Efficiency Committee
Sponsor: Mike Moon (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MS SB 2213, to authorize early voting up to 20 days before any election, died in committee on 2026-02-03.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Simmons (12th) (Democratic)
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2200-2299/SB2213IN.pdf
MO SB 1373, which modifies provisions relating to voter registration, was read a second time and referred to the Senate Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee on 2026-01-27.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Local Government, Elections and Pensions Committee
Sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1305 on carrying firearms or weapons into polling places on election days was second read and referred to the S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Sponsor: Barbara Washington (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
Iowa bill HF 2164 on provisional ballots cast by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot was introduced and referred to State Government.
Latest action (Jan 26, 2026): Introduced, referred to State Government.
Sponsor: GOLDING (Republican)
Official page: openstates.org/ia/bills/2025-2026/HF2164/
WV HB 4797 would create the Charlie Kirk Memorial First Amendment Freedom Act; latest action on 2026-01-23 was in the House.
Latest action (Jan 23, 2026): To House Government Adminstration
Sponsor: Pinson (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4797&year=20
NJ A 2969 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants; introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Peterson, Erik (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2969
NJ A 846 requires the Secretary of State to establish a voter list maintenance and crosscheck program; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A846
WA HB 1116, recognizing election day, was reintroduced and retained in present status on 2026-01-12.
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Sponsor: Mena (Democratic)
Official page: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=1116&Year=2025&Initiative=false