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.
41 bills of 577 · updated Oct 29, 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
Delaware HB 284, an act to amend the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, was assigned to the Appropriations Committee in the House on 2026-05-21.
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Lyndon D. Yearick (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143203
Delaware HB 387 would increase eligibility thresholds for child care subsidies over five years; on 2026-05-19 it was assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House
Sponsor: Jeff Hilovsky (Republican)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143184
DE SB 294, an act to amend Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to child care assistance for full-time post-secondary education, was assigned to the Senate Finance Committee on 2026-05-13.
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Assigned to Finance Committee in Senate
Sponsor: Daniel Cruce (Democratic)
Official page: legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?LegislationId=143189
ME LD 1955, an act to increase child care affordability and early childhood educator stability, died in possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die on 2026-04-29.
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)
Sponsor: Matthea DAUGHTRY (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?ID=280099161
MO SB 1678, which authorizes tax credits for child care, was read a second time and referred to the Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee on 2026-04-16.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
Sponsor: Kurtis Gregory (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1662 modifies provisions relating to early childhood education taxes; latest action on 2026-04-16 was a second read and referral to the S Education Committee.
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
Sponsor: Karla May (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MD SB 672, Prince George's County - Expanding Access to Early Childhood Education and Child Care, passed its third reading with amendments on 2026-04-13.
Latest action (Apr 13, 2026): Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Sponsor: A. Washington (Democratic)
Official page: mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0672?ys=2026RS
TN SB 2282 would make void and unenforceable any homeowners' association restrictions on the operation of a family child care home or group child care home; assigned to a Senate subcommittee.
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Briggs (Republican)
Official page: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2282&ga=114
WI SB 363, allowing certified child care operators to provide care to up to six children, failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
Sponsor: Quinn (Republican)
Official page: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb363
MS HB 4058, on a tax credit for employers providing child care for employees, died in committee on 2026-02-25.
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Bell (21st) (Republican)
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/4000-4099/HB4058IN.pdf
MS HB 113 would authorize an income tax credit for certain child care expenses, child care centers and child care teachers and directors; latest action 2026-02-25: died in committee.
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Johnson
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0113IN.pdf
IA HSB 623, a bill relating to early childhood and family services including state child care assistance for the child care workforce, was approved by committee and renumbered as HF 2712.
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2712.
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Official page: openstates.org/ia/bills/2025-2026/HSB623/
MS SB 2465 would transfer the first $40 million of unspent TANF funds from the prior FY to CCDF for child care vouchers; latest action: Died In Committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Simmons (12th) (Democratic)
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2465IN.pdf
MS SB 2466, to provide eligibility for certain persons under the Child Care Payment Program (CCPP), died in committee on 2026-02-03.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Simmons (12th) (Democratic)
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/SB/2400-2499/SB2466IN.pdf
MS HB 125 would transfer 30% of each year's TANF block grant to CCDF for child care vouchers; latest action: Died In Committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Johnson
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0125IN.pdf
MS HB 126 would provide child care and transportation for TANF applicants during initial orientation meetings; its latest action on 2026-02-03 was Died In Committee.
Latest action (Feb 3, 2026): Died In Committee
Sponsor: Johnson
Official page: billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2026/pdf/HB/0100-0199/HB0126IN.pdf
IA HF 2221, a bill modifying eligibility and participation requirements for the state child care assistance program, was introduced 2026-01-30 and referred to Health and Human Services.
Latest action (Jan 30, 2026): Introduced, referred to Health and Human Services.
Sponsor: CROKEN (Democratic)
Official page: openstates.org/ia/bills/2025-2026/HF2221/
IL HR 621 (CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS) added co-sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons in its latest action on 2026-01-21.
Latest action (Jan 21, 2026): Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Carol Ammons
Sponsor: Lilian Jiménez (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=621&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&LegId=
VT H 248, an act relating to supplemental child care grants and the Child Care Financial Assistance Program, was referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare on 2026-01-06.
Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Referred to Committee on Health and Welfare per Temporary Senate Rule 44A
Sponsor: James Gregoire (Republican)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/