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637 items of 1822 · updated Oct 30, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
California AB 1743, Firearms, was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 457, Statutes of 2026, latest action 2026-09-26.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
CA AB 2339 on firearms and prohibited persons was chaptered by the Secretary of State as Chapter 462, Statutes of 2026 on 2026-09-26.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Democratic groups sued the Trump administration, accusing it of using unfounded voter fraud claims and threats to pressure election officials.
Source: Axios (axios.com)
Justice Elena Kagan says the Supreme Court's conservative majority rulings have weakened democracy and undermined voting rights ahead of the midterms.
Source: TIME (time.com)
A federal judge who rejected the Department of Justice's voter roll demand takes over a case on the Trump administration's attempt to force California to block over 20,000 alleged noncitizen voters.
Source: Democracy Docket (news alerts) (democracydocket.com)
A California immigrant and a Nevada group, joined by top Democrats, sue over federal election probes, alleging coercive threats against state officials to assert federal control over the midterms.
Source: Los Angeles Times Politics (latimes.com)
7 in 10 Americans doubt Trump will accept midterm results; the president has said he will accept them only if he deems them honest.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)
The U.S. Department of Justice unveiled election-related criminal charges against 28 noncitizens in California, an effort voting rights advocates warn risks instilling fear among voters.
Source: Stateline (stateline.org)
HB 1593 in Pennsylvania, amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses), repealing provisions relating to sale or transfer of firearms, was referred to Judiciary on 2025-10-03.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PA SB 599, an act amending the Pennsylvania Election Code in county boards of elections and in voting by absentee and mail-in electors, was laid on the table on 2026-10-20.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NJ A 5489 would eliminate automatic voter registration, restore an opt-in process, and require proof of citizenship for voter registration at MVC.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
NJ A 5565 requires video surveillance and recording of mail-in ballot drop boxes and counting of voted mail-in ballots; it was introduced and referred to committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The Christian Science Monitor reports Elon Musk might be the largest individual spender behind the 2026 midterm elections; he says he will give one share of SpaceX to every child in the U.S.
Source: Christian Science Monitor USA (csmonitor.com)
SB 1647, assigned to the General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee, authorizes law enforcement to seize and impound motor vehicles used in drag racing subject to certain restrictions.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
TN SB 621, as enacted, revises present law to designate as a political campaign committee a corporation using corporate funds for communications supporting or opposing a candidate
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
SB 1094, the Suicide Prevention Act of 2025, enacts a program in which a person may enroll to voluntarily waive the right to purchase firearms; it passed on Second Consideration.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
TN HB 2206 generally prohibits the department from requesting information regarding firearms or ammunition that a foster parent or prospective foster parent owns or possesses.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
TN SB 2469 (Firearms and Ammunition), as enacted, revises the exemption for judges to the offense of carrying weapons during judicial proceedings, latest action 2026-05-27.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
TN SB 1191, Akilah's Law, would create an offense for selling or transferring a firearm to a mental institution patient within the previous five years; it failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators