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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113 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026

  6. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 158: requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially, forward certain requests to the election law unit for review, and make a report to the general court.

    NH HB 158, requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and make a report to the general court, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026
    Sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/advanced.aspx

  9. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 37: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections.

    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

  10. DE · Passed one chamber

    DE HR 26: UPDATING AND CONTINUING DIRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

    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

  11. DE · In committee

    DE HB 317: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION VERIFICATION AND ONGOING ELIGIBILITY REVIEW.

    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

  12. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1301-2026: To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00)

    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

  13. DE · In committee

    DE HB 204: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSING.

    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

  14. DE · In committee

    DE HB 410: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

    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

  15. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1771: removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system and requiring the department of health and human services to provide certain notice regarding availability of the waiver.

    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