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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540 bills · updated Oct 28, 2026

  1. PA · Enacted

    PA HB 558: An Act amending the act of April 6, 1951 (P.L.69, No.20), known as The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications.

    PA HB 558 amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 in creation of leases, statute of frauds and mortgaging of leaseholds, providing for rental applications; Act No. 67 of 2026.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Act No. 67 of 2026
    Sponsor: Marylouise Isaacson (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb558

  2. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.R. 10869: Protect Clean Water Act

    H.R. 10869, the Protect Clean Water Act, was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
    Sponsor: Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10869

  3. Columbus, OH · Enacted

    Columbus 2651-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Development to enter into planned modifications of two Not For Profit Service Contracts with Franklin County Public Health (Treasurer Franklin County) to increase funding and to extend the contract term dates from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2027 to provide lead risk inspection and assessor services; and to authorize the expenditure in an amount

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    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: columbus.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=138585&GUID=BF39D69A-C

  5. NJ · In committee

    NJ S 4859: Concerns definition of veteran for purpose of affordable housing preference.

    NJ S 4859, concerning the definition of veteran for an affordable housing preference, was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
    Sponsor: Johnson, Gordon M. (Democratic)

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4859

  6. U.S. Congress · In committee

    H.Res. 1637: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men.

    H.Res 1637, recognizing the significance of equal pay and the pay disparity between disabled women and nondisabled men, was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

    Official page: www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1637

  7. NJ · Passed the legislature

    NJ A 4835: Permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under "Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act."

    NJ A 4835 permits pretrial detention for contempt violation of protective order issued under Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act and passed both houses 39-0.

    Latest action (Oct 22, 2026): Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0)
    Sponsor: Macurdy, Andrew

    Official page: www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A4835

  10. Boston, MA · Enacted

    Boston 2026-1774: On the message and order, referred on September 23, 2026, Docket #1774, authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) in the form of a grant, MOIA Mayors Migration Council, awarded by Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors to be administered by the Department of Immigrant Advancement. The grant would fund support for city-led programs that

    A Boston committee recommended an order authorizing the city to accept a $500,000 MOIA Mayors Migration Council grant for city-led programs for underserved communities; it passed.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43445&GUID=E60BC5CB-BE22

  11. PA · In committee

    PA HB 2878: An Act establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force; imposing duties on the Department of Human Services; and making an appropriation.

    PA HB 2878, establishing the Universal Child Care Task Force, imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and making an appropriation, was referred to Children & Youth.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Referred to Children & Youth
    Sponsor: Liz Hanbidge (Democratic)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2878

  12. Boston, MA · In committee

    Boston 2026-1958: Ordinance Establishing a "Bad Landlords List" and Extending Rental Property Code Enforcement Against Chronic Offenders and Scofflaws.

    Boston ordinance 2026-1958, establishing a 'Bad Landlords List' and extending rental property code enforcement against chronic offenders, was referred to the Committee on Government Operations.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Referred

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43677&GUID=AA2276BF-038A

  13. Boston, MA · Enacted

    Boston 2026-1968: Order for a Summons for Phillip Eng, General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Interim Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

    The City Council passed an order for a summons for Phillip Eng to appear before the Committee on Civil Rights, Racial Equity, and Immigrant Advancement.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Passed

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43670&GUID=0D1262A1-9EF1

  15. Boston, MA · Introduced

    Boston 2026-1601: Order for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing.

    Order 2026-1601 for a hearing to explore raising the percentage of Community Preservation Act funds dedicated to affordable housing is pending in the Committee on Community Preservation Act.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Pending

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43288&GUID=7BE60B5C-CC7C

  17. Boston, MA · Failed or withdrawn

    Boston 2026-1957: Communication was received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan.

    Communication received from Councilors Culpepper and Worrell regarding civil rights concerns with the Blue Hill Avenue Transportation Action Plan; status filed.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Status: Filed

    Official page: boston.legistar.com/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=43693&GUID=3741F8DA-FB5D

  19. PR · In committee

    PR RC 659: Para ordenar a la Comisión de Gobierno de la Cámara de Representantes realizar una investigación sobre todos los aspectos relacionados con la construcción, operación y cumplimiento regulatorio del terminal de importación y procesamiento de gas natural licuado (LNG) operado por New Fortress Energy en la Bahía de Puerto Nuevo en San Juan, y los incidentes que hayan ocurrido como resultado de las mod

    PR RC 659 would have the Government Committee of the House of Representatives investigate the New Fortress Energy LNG terminal in Bahía de Puerto Nuevo, San Juan, and its incidents.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Remitido a Comisión de Calendarios y Reglas Especiales de Debate de la Cámara
    Sponsor: Denis Márquez Lebrón (Partido Independenti)

    Official page: sutra.oslpr.org/medidas/160812

  20. PA · In committee

    PA SR 374: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study and issue findings and recommendations on the strategic importance of this Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry in resolving the growing demand for energy in this Commonwealth.

    PA SR 374, a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to study the strategic importance of the Commonwealth's conventional oil and natural gas industry, was reported as committed.

    Latest action (Oct 21, 2026): Reported as committed
    Sponsor: Scott Hutchinson (Republican)

    Official page: www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sr374