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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191 bills of 631 · updated Oct 30, 2026

  1. Baltimore, MD · In committee

    Baltimore 26-0059R: Informational Hearing – Affordable Housing Trust Fund FOR the purpose of requiring the Baltimore City Department of Housing and Community Development, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Commission, and inviting relevant stakeholders to appear before the City Council and to provide annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents help

    A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.

    Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee

    Official page: baltimore.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=10604&GUID=8A1864C9-4

  2. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1021: amending the date to provide written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program.

    NH HB 1021, amending the date for written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026.

    Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 207; eff. 1/1/2027
    Sponsor: David Walker (Republican)

    Official page: gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1542&inflect=2

  3. DC · Enacted

    DC CER 26-0171: LGBTQIA+ Pride Recognition Resolution of 2026

    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

  4. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1899-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a planned modification of a grant agreement with The Tony R. Wells Foundation, increase funding in an amount up to $2,835,000.00 and to continue to act as fiscal manager for the RHI program in providing financial assistance to eligible residents facing eviction, homelessness, and helping them find new housing; to authorize th

    Ordinance 1899-2026 passed, authorizing up to $2,845,000 for a Tony R. Wells Foundation grant agreement modification funding the RHI program for residents facing eviction and homelessness.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137823&GUID=9B52A83F-C

  5. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2063-2026: To repeal and replace Ordinance 1953-2026, passed June 22, 2026; to amend Section 371.02 of the Columbus City Codes to shift the Affordable Housing Trust’s (AHT) Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Columbus passed Ordinance 2063-2026 to shift the Affordable Housing Trust's Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus.

    Latest action (Jul 2, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137987&GUID=FC0F05CA-3

  6. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 1836: "Yes In God's Backyard Act"; Enhances ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert certain property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; authorizes bonds for $250 million; appropriates $50 million.*

    NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.

    Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
    Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1836

  7. VT · Enacted

    VT H 956: An act relating to approval of an amendment to the charter of the City of Burlington relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

    The governor approved H 956 on May 26, 2026, an act relating to approval of a City of Burlington charter amendment relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

    Latest action (May 26, 2026): House message: Governor approved bill on May 26, 2026
    Sponsor: Mary-Katherine Stone (Democratic)

    Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/

  8. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1465-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into a grant agreement with the Community Shelter Board in an amount up to $13,075,000.00 for the purpose of continuing the City’s support for men, women and families who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, homelessness in Columbus; to authorize the payment of expenses prior to purchase order execution starting January 1

    Columbus ordinance 1465-2026 passed: a grant agreement of up to $13,075,000 with the Community Shelter Board, continuing support for men, women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

    Latest action (May 20, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=137390&GUID=A5C7E60F-3

  9. TN · Enacted

    TN HJR 7020: Memorials, Recognition - Civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 -

    TN HJR 7020, Memorials, Recognition - civil rights martyrs whose sacrifice paved the way for passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 - was signed by the Governor on 2026-05-14.

    Latest action (May 14, 2026): Signed by Governor.
    Sponsor: Jones J (Democratic)

    Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HJR7020&ga=114

  10. WI · Vetoed

    WI AB 103: Relating to: school board policies related to changing a pupil’s legal name and pronouns.

    WI AB 103 on school board policies related to changing a pupil's legal name and pronouns failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor.

    Latest action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
    Sponsor: Dittrich (Republican)

    Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab103

  11. HI · Passed the legislature

    HI SCR 184: REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.

    Hawaiʻi SCR 184 requests the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of existing state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems.

    Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
    Sponsor: RHOADS (Democratic)

    Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=

  12. HI · Passed one chamber

    HI SR 165: REQUESTING THE HAWAIʻI CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION TO EXAMINE THE APPLICABILITY OF EXISTING STATE ANTI-DISCRIMINATION LAWS TO ALGORITHMIC AND AUTOMATED DECISION SYSTEMS.

    Hawaiʻi SR 165 requests the Hawaiʻi Civil Rights Commission to examine the applicability of existing state anti-discrimination laws to algorithmic and automated decision systems.

    Latest action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.
    Sponsor: RHOADS (Democratic)

    Official page: capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=1