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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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IA HF 2332, a bill relating to elective abortion and feticide and providing penalties, has its 02/17/2026 subcommittee meeting cancelled.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
A Baltimore City Council resolution in committee invites city and state representatives to an informational hearing on services provided to and the well being of gay men in Baltimore.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (baltimore.legistar.com)
Baltimore City Council resolution 25-0015 in committee would invite representatives to update the Council on services provided to, and the well-being of, the transgender community.
Source: Legistar: 15 city and county councils (baltimore.legistar.com)
IA bill HF 2316 relating to the treatment of an unborn child for damages for wrongful death, homicide and related crimes was introduced and referred to Judiciary.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
UT HB 309, Juneteenth Observance Amendments: Governor Signed, latest action 2026-03-18.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
NH HB 1433, creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026, Chapter 227.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The governor approved H 956 on May 26, 2026, an act relating to approval of a City of Burlington charter amendment relating to the Office of Racial Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Vermont's JRS 15, a joint resolution supporting Vermont's transgender and non-binary community and declaring a commitment to fighting discrimination, was adopted by the Senate and House.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
VT S 214, an act relating to the provision of prekindergarten education in geographically isolated school districts, was signed by the governor on June 8, 2026.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Blue Ridge Abortion Fund reported an uptick in patients requesting assistance to obtain abortions, as Virginians prepare to reject or approve an amendment to enshrine reproductive rights.
Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
Abortion is on the ballot again in Missouri with Amendment 3, two years after voters approved an amendment enshrining the right to abortion care in the state constitution.
Source: ABC News (abcnews.com)
More than 900 women faced criminal charges for conduct related to their pregnancies in the three years after the Supreme Court struck down the right to abortion in 2022, according to a new report.
Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
A new report says more than 900 women faced criminal charges for conduct related to their pregnancies in the three years after the Supreme Court struck down the constitutional right to an abortion.
Source: Stateline (stateline.org)
IL HB 4825 on birth control and minors consent added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah on 2026-04-07.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 5492 on prescription hormone therapy had its latest action on 2026-06-29: Public Act 104-0537.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
IL HB 3852, the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, added Co-Sponsor Rep. Scott Doody on 2026-08-17.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
MO SB 1218, which would prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity, had a second read and was referred to the S Families, Seniors and Health Committee on 2026-01-27.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators