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NJ A 3586, which requires the State to issue a biennial report of unutilized State-owned property and potential for use as affordable housing, was reported out of Assembly Committee.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
IL HB 4773, Climate Change Superfund, latest action on 2026-10-23: added co-sponsor Rep. Maura Hirschauer.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
Mother Jones reports that in the runup to this year's midterm elections, one defining campaign issue is the elections themselves, after President Donald Trump urged red states to draw new maps.
Source: Mother Jones (motherjones.com)
The Justice Dept. demands that California counties help identify noncitizen voters; election officials received letters saying they risk significant federal scrutiny if they fail to comply.
Source: The New York Times (nytimes.com)
MT LC 324 to revise firearm accessories and firearm laws shows latest action Draft in Edit as of 2026-10-23.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
Ex-border patrol chief Greg Bovino tells BBC that the Minneapolis withdrawal of the immigration enforcement operation was a 'surrender'.
Source: BBC News US & Canada (bbc.co.uk)
Latest action on PA SB 804, providing for medical devices, grants to fire companies and protection against PFAS chemicals: Act No. 98 of 2026.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 1705 would amend the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to provide for website and disclosure of flood risks; it was referred to Insurance on 2025-07-08.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
PA SB 1372, whose latest action is Act No. 113 of 2026, amends the Human Services Code providing for carbon monoxide alarm standards in child care centers and family child care homes.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 1364, an act providing for Public Transportation Trust Fund transfers and increases and road and bridge project funding, was referred to Transportation.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org)
The Department of Justice warned California counties...
Source: NBC News (nbcnews.com)
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 1042, an act amending Pennsylvania statutes in crimes against unborn child, providing for the offense of murder of unborn child, was referred to Rules & Executive Nominations.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 2880, an act amending the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code and providing for renewable energy siting standards, was referred to Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
BBC Verify reports it has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
Source: BBC News US & Canada (bbc.co.uk)
PA HB 344 amends The Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951, providing for parking provisions in lease; latest action (2026-10-22): Act No. 64 of 2026.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HR 673 would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study converting immigrant detention centers into community-centered projects; referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
PA HB 2866, imposing a fee on energy consumption taxpayers and providing for an energy ratepayer rebate, was referred to Energy on 2026-10-20.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor
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.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status and sponsor