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.
MO SB 1292, which modifies provisions relating to emergency transportation of patients to abortion facilities, was second read and referred to the Families, Seniors and Health Committee.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee Sponsor: Brad Hudson (Republican)
MO SB 1218, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, had a second read and was referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Latest action (Jan 27, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee Sponsor: Patty Lewis (Democratic)
MO SB 1173, modifying racial profiling training hours in basic training for licensed peace officers, was second read and referred to the 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)
MD SB 302, Criminal Law - Causing Ingestion of an Abortion-Inducing Drug - Prohibition (Women's Freedom From Coercion Act), has a hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Adopted Baltimore City Council resolution requiring an assessment of the City's readiness to comply with a 2024 Maryland act on naloxone availability in public buildings.