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.
631 bills · updated Oct 30, 2026
WV HB 4583, Victims of Communism Day, latest action on 2026-01-20: to House Education.
Latest action (Jan 20, 2026): To House Education
Sponsor: Funkhouser (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4583&year=20
MO SB 1099 establishes provisions protecting Second Amendment rights; second read and referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Sponsor: Rick Brattin (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1102 about the restoration of certain firearm rights was second read and referred to the committee.
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Sponsor: Mike Moon (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1159, relating to the sale and transfer of firearms, received a second read and was referred to the Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee
Sponsor: Patty Lewis (Democratic)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
MO SB 1035 creates a county option to enact right-to-work laws; latest action on 2026-01-15: second read and referred to the Economic and Workforce Development Committee.
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Second Read and Referred S Economic and Workforce Development Committee
Sponsor: Jason Bean (Republican)
Official page: www.senate.mo.gov/BillTracking/Bills/BillInformation?year=2026&billid=
KY HB 113, an act relating to gun safety for children, latest action 2026-01-14: to Judiciary (H).
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): to Judiciary (H)
Sponsor: G. Brown Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb113.html
KY HB 124, an act relating to a living wage, has latest action 2026-01-14: to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H).
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
Sponsor: G. Brown Jr. (Democratic)
Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb124.html
Latest action on KY HB 80, an act relating to federal firearm restrictions: to Judiciary (H) on 2026-01-14.
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): to Judiciary (H)
Sponsor: T. Roberts (Republican)
Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb80.html
WV SB 78 would prohibit financial institutions from discriminating against firearms businesses; latest action 2026-01-14: to Banking and Insurance.
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): To Banking and Insurance
Sponsor: Phillips
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=78&year=2026
WV HB 4099, to disallow recognition of a drivers license issued by another state to any undocumented immigrant, moved to House Judiciary on 2026-01-14.
Latest action (Jan 14, 2026): To House Judiciary
Sponsor: Horst (Republican)
Official page: www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4099&year=20
was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1842
KY HB 20, an act relating to coverage for reproductive health care: latest action 2026-01-13, to Banking & Insurance (H).
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): to Banking & Insurance (H)
Sponsor: L. Burke (Democratic)
Official page: apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb20.html
NJ S 2726, concerning prohibition of certain residential tenant evictions and removals due to residential foreclosure during federal government shutdown, was introduced and referred to committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Sponsor: Timberlake, Britnee N. (Democratic)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2726
NJ A 2969 prohibits voter registration of standard driver's license or identification card applicants; introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Peterson, Erik (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2969
NJ A 846 requires the Secretary of State to establish a voter list maintenance and crosscheck program; it was introduced and referred to the Assembly State and Local Government Committee.
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Sponsor: Scharfenberger, Gerry (Republican)
Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A846
WA HB 1116, recognizing election day, was reintroduced and retained in present status on 2026-01-12.
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Sponsor: Mena (Democratic)
Official page: app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=1116&Year=2025&Initiative=false
IL HB 2938 on IDOT passenger rail service had its chief sponsor changed to Rep. Justin Cochran on 2026-01-12.
Latest action (Jan 12, 2026): Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Justin Cochran
Sponsor: Justin Cochran (Democratic)
Official page: ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=2938&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&LegId
NY S 8042 relates to requiring gas pipeline facilities to accelerate repair of leaking or leak prone pipelines; referred to Energy and Telecommunications on 2026-01-07.
Latest action (Jan 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh (Democratic)
Official page: www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8042
Vermont H 91, an act relating to the Vermont Homeless Emergency Assistance and Responsive Transition to Housing Program, was committed to the Committee on Human Services on 2026-01-06.
Latest action (Jan 6, 2026): Rep. Wood of Waterbury moved to commit the bill to the Committee on Human Services, which was agreed to
Sponsor: Jubilee McGill (Democratic)
Official page: legislature.vermont.gov/bill/loadBillsIntroduced/2026/
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/