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.
PA SB 980, amending Title 35 (Health and Safety), providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment; re-referred to Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness.
PA HB 1042, an act amending Pennsylvania statutes in crimes against unborn child, providing for the offense of murder of unborn child, was referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations Sponsor: Napoleon J. Nelson (Democratic)
CA SB 1114 on data collection of sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 471, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Cabaldon (Democratic)
CA SB 934 on sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts was chaptered by the Secretary of State, Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026, on 2026-09-26.
Latest action (Sep 26, 2026): Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 469, Statutes of 2026. Sponsor: Wiener (Democratic)
CA SB 675 on Imperial County Air Pollution Control District members and duties is in the Senate; as of 2026-09-20, consideration of the Governor's veto is pending.
Latest action (Sep 20, 2026): In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending. Sponsor: Padilla (Democratic)
NJ A 5513 requires notification of complications of abortion-inducing drugs and a right to sue for injury; establishes a crime of criminal abortion by fraud; referred to Assembly Health Committee.
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee Sponsor: Fantasia, Dawn (Republican)
VA HB 349 on inclusion of federally recognized tribes in emergency services and disaster preparedness programs was continued from last session on 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Ellen H. McLaughlin
Virginia HB 134 on the Virginia Conservation Easement Act and the definition of federally recognized tribe was continued from last session on 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Marcus B. Simon (Democratic)
VA SB 481 on emergency services and disaster preparedness programs and inclusion of federally recognized tribes: latest action 2026-07-21, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: David W. Marsden (Democratic)
VA SB 356, which establishes definitions and sovereignty for American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes, was continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
VA HB 368, on American Indians, Virginia and federally recognized tribes, establishes definitions and sovereignty; latest action (2026-07-21): continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Paul E. Krizek (Democratic)
VA HB 858 would replace Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, with Indigenous Peoples' Day as a legal holiday; latest action 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Rae Cousins (Democratic)
