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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577 bills · updated Oct 29, 2026

  5. DC · Enacted

    DC B 26-0562: Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026

    DC B 26-0562, the Pretrial Detention Reporting Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, is Law L26-0125, effective from May 29, 2026, published in DC Register Vol 73 Page 008624, expires on Jan 09, 2027.

    Latest action (Jun 19, 2026): Law L26-0125, Effective from May 29, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 008624, Expires on Jan 09, 2027
    Sponsor: Pinto, Brooke (Democratic)

    Official page: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B26-0562

  6. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 37: An Act amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania Election Code, in voting by qualified absentee electors, further providing for canvassing of official absentee ballots and mail-in ballots; and, in Election Integrity Grant Program, further providing for funding for elections.

    Pennsylvania HB 37 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code on canvassing of absentee and mail-in ballots and election funding; it was referred to State Government on 2026-06-18.

    Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to State Government
    Sponsor: Scott Conklin (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb37

  7. DE · Passed one chamber

    DE HR 26: UPDATING AND CONTINUING DIRECTIONS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES REGARDING REPORTS ON DEMOGRAPHIC DATA IN EARLY CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION POPULATIONS.

    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

  8. DE · In committee

    DE HB 317: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO AUTOMATIC VOTER REGISTRATION VERIFICATION AND ONGOING ELIGIBILITY REVIEW.

    DE HB 317 on automatic voter registration verification and ongoing eligibility review was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.

    Latest action (Jun 12, 2026): Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 317, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
    Sponsor: Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)

    Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143533

  9. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 1301-2026: To authorize the City Auditor to establish an encumbrance for the payment of contract services with Columbus Early Learning Centers; and to authorize the expenditure of $2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00 from the General Fund. ($2,120,000.00 $1,973,564.00)

    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

  12. PA · Passed one chamber

    PA HB 1261: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Commonwealth services, further providing for assistance to fire companies and EMS companies and providing for protection against PFAS chemicals and for firefighting protective equipment; in grants to fire companies and emergency medical services companies, further providing for award of grants; and imposing

    PA HB 1261, on assistance to fire companies and EMS companies, protection against PFAS chemicals and firefighting protective equipment, was laid on the table pursuant to Senate Rule 9 on 2026-06-10.

    Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
    Sponsor: Brian Munroe (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1261

  14. DE · In committee

    DE HB 204: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO CHILD CARE LICENSING.

    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

  16. DE · In committee

    DE HB 410: AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 14 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION ENDOWMENT.

    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

  17. 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

  20. NH · Enacted

    NH HB 1771: removing the prospective repeal of child care staffing ratios and the associated waiver system and requiring the department of health and human services to provide certain notice regarding availability of the waiver.

    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