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.
122 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 2026
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)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB481
VA SB 353 on consultation with federally recognized tribes for permits and reviews was continued from last session, latest action 2026-07-21.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Ryan T. McDougle (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB353
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)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB356
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)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB368
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)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/HB858
Latest action 2026-07-21: VA SB 422, Virginia Conservation Easement Act, definition of federally recognized tribe, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session
Sponsor: Richard H. Stuart (Republican)
Official page: lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20271/SB422
NH HB 1376, relative to a parent's ability to raise their child in a manner consistent with the child's biological sex and to breast surgeries for minors, signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026.
Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 326; eff.09/13/2026
Sponsor: Lori Korzen (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2247&inflect=2
NH HB 1433, creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026, Chapter 227.
Latest action (Jul 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 227; eff. 7/1/2026
Sponsor: Katelyn Kuttab (Republican)
Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1477&inflect=2
Latest action (2026-07-03) for DC CER 26-0171, the LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026: Resolution ACR26-0167, effective from Jun 09, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73.
Latest action (Jul 3, 2026): Resolution ACR26-0167, Effective from Jun 09, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 009259
Sponsor: Parker, Zachary (Democratic)
Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/CER26-0171
IL HB 5492 on prescription hormone therapy had its latest action on 2026-06-29: Public Act 104-0537.
Latest action (Jun 29, 2026): Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0537
Sponsor: Katie Stuart (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=5492&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
H.R. 9420, the Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2026-06-24.
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9420
H.R. 9421, the Ban Abortion by Mail Act, was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce on 2026-06-24.
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/9421
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
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
DE HCR 145 recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the State of Delaware passed the Senate on 2026-06-09: 15 yes, 2 no, 1 not voting, 3 absent.
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Passed By Senate. Votes: 15 YES 2 NO 1 NOT VOTING 3 ABSENT
Sponsor: Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143467
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
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
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
VT S 214, an act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts, was signed by the governor on June 8, 2026.
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Senate Message: Signed by Governor June 8, 2026
Sponsor: Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
IL SB 3202, Smart Start Grants-Head Start, added Sen. Javier L. Cervantes as co-sponsor on 2026-05-26.
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes
Sponsor: Graciela Guzmán (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3202&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&LegId