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83 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
WV SB 531 establishes the First Amendment Preservation Act; latest action (2026-06-25): Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
Latest action (Jun 25, 2026): Chapter 153, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
Sponsor: Azinger (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=531&year=202
Pennsylvania HB 37 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code on canvassing of absentee and mail-in ballots and election funding; it was referred to State Government on 2026-06-18.
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to State Government
Sponsor: Scott Conklin (Democratic)
Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb37
DE HB 317 on automatic voter registration verification and ongoing eligibility review was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (Jun 12, 2026): Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 317, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143533
IL HR 946, the SUPPORT-HIGH SPEED RAIL ACT, had its latest action on 2026-06-01: resolution adopted.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Resolution Adopted
Sponsor: Rita Mayfield (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=946&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=
IL SB 3025, the IL Clean Elections Act, was re-referred to Assignments on 2026-05-22 under Rule 3-9(a).
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Sponsor: Mike Simmons (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3025&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId
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
CA SB 1215 on electrical corporations, electric vehicle charging stations and multifamily housing properties was held in committee and under submission at its May 14 hearing.
Latest action (May 14, 2026): May 14 hearing: Held in committee and under submission.
Sponsor: Cortese (Democratic)
Official page: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260
AK SB 64, an act relating to elections, voting, voter registration, election administration and campaign contributions; latest action 2026-05-12: (H) Minutes (HSTA).
Latest action (May 12, 2026): (H) Minutes (HSTA)
Sponsor: Senate Rules
Official page: www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=SB64
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=
SD SB 171 to amend provisions pertaining to the processing of absentee ballots and to declare an emergency was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
Sponsor: Heinemann (Republican)
Official page: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27030
SD SB 142, amending requirements for filing certain campaign finance disclosure statements, was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
Sponsor: Voita (Republican)
Official page: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27104
SD SB 175 to require that an individual provide proof of citizenship when registering to vote and to declare an emergency was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
Sponsor: Carley (Republican)
Official page: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27075
SD SB 214, which amends provisions pertaining to the publication of the statewide voter registration file, was signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30.
Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Signed by the Governor on 2026-03-30 S.J. 550
Sponsor: Baxter (Republican)
Official page: sdlegislature.gov/Session/Bill/27258
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
WI SB 510, requiring certain persons holding a state elective office to serve as an election official, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Smith (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb510
WI AB 942, relating to notice of change in polling place location, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1 on 2026-03-23.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Haywood (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab942
WI AB 1201, relating to the definition of political action committee for campaign finance purposes, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Snodgrass (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab1201
WI AB 516 on ranked-choice voting for local nonpartisan elections failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Rivera-Wagner (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab516
WI SB 518, relating to polling place accessibility, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Ratcliff (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb518
WI AB 529 on voter registration forms and information provided to certain high school students failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Emerson (Democratic)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab529