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.
VA HB 926 on outdoor shooting of firearm on property without reasonable care; prohibition, penalty; latest action 2026-07-21: continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Alfonso H. Lopez (Democratic)
VA HB 79, Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act: duties of landlord, mold remediation, civil penalty; latest action 2026-07-21, continued from last session.
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Continued from last session Sponsor: Marcia S. "Cia" Price (Democratic)
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)
NH HB 1738, relative to ratepayer benefits from the regional greenhouse gas initiative and energy procurement, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026
Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 332; eff. 09/13/2026 Sponsor: Michael Harrington (Republican)
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)
NH HB 1598, relative to notice and proceedings for tenants and landlords engaged in eviction processes, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026 as Chapter 308.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 308; eff. 10/8/2026 Sponsor: Dillon Dumont (Republican)
NH HB 1275 on the effects of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances on agriculture, exempting certain products from use restrictions, was signed by Governor Ayotte on 07/10/2026.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 298; eff. I. Sec 4 eff 9/8/2026 II. Rem eff 7/10/2026 Sponsor: Wendy Thomas (Democratic)
Baltimore ordinance 26-0215 on pricing algorithm use would require landlords to disclose certain information regarding rental fees to tenants; it is in committee.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee
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
26-0218, supporting a State Transit-Oriented Development designation for areas around downtown Baltimore's Metro, Light Rail, and MARC stations, is before the Mayor.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: Before the Mayor
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)
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)
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.
Columbus passed Ordinance 2063-2026 to shift the Affordable Housing Trust's Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus.