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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 5, 2020 | IA | SF 2413 | Increases Penalties for Trespassing on Animal Food Operations | Bill Passed - Senate (34 - 11) |
| June 4, 2020 | MI | SB 945 | Requires Implicit Bias and De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| June 4, 2020 | MI | SB 945 | Requires Implicit Bias and De-Escalation Training for Law Enforcement | Bill Passed - Senate (38 - 0) |
| June 3, 2020 | IA | HF 2502 | Amends Gun Policies | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 17) |
| June 3, 2020 | IA | SF 2348 | Requires Restitution Payment from Felons for Restoration of Voting Rights | Bill Passed - House (51 - 45) |
| June 3, 2020 | IA | SF 2348 | Requires Restitution Payment from Felons for Restoration of Voting Rights | Bill Passed - House (51 - 45) |
| June 3, 2020 | TN | HB 1689 | Prohibits Students From Participating in Sports That do Not Match Their Birth Sex | Bill Passed - House (73 - 13) |
| May 31, 2020 | LA | HB 357 | Establishes Regulations for Fantasy Sports Gambling | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 20) |
| May 31, 2020 | LA | HB 434 | Establishes Outlines and Provisions Relating to Homicide | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (90 - 0) |
| May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 140 | Prohibits Localities from Establishing Restrictions to Prohibit Firearm Possession | Bill Passed - Senate (32 - 3) |
| May 29, 2020 | LA | HB 241 | Amends Certain Requirements of the Records Expungement Process | Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 3) |
| May 28, 2020 | LA | SB 178 | Authorizes Alcohol Delivery by Third Party Platforms | Bill Passed - House (87 - 13) |
| May 28, 2020 | OH | HB 194 | Authorizes Sports Gambling in the State | Bill Passed - House (83 - 10) |
| May 27, 2020 | NY | S 8415 | Repeals Anti-Mask Law | Bill Passed - House (109 - 35) |
| May 27, 2020 | National | S 3744 | Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 | Bill Passed - House (413 - 1) |
| May 27, 2020 | National | S 3744 | Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 | Bill Passed - House (413 - 1) |
| May 27, 2020 | NY | S 8415 | Repeals Anti-Mask Law | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 27) |
| May 27, 2020 | MI | HB 5217 | Authorizes Compensation for College Athletes | Bill Passed - House (94 - 13) |
| May 23, 2020 | IL | SB 516 | Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino | Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (42 - 14) |
| May 23, 2020 | IL | SB 516 | Amends Tax Structure for Chicago Casino | Bill Passed - House (77 - 32) |
| May 22, 2020 | LA | HB 241 | Amends Certain Requirements of the Records Expungement Process | Bill Passed - House (73 - 19) |
| May 22, 2020 | LA | HB 334 | Authorizes Concealed Handgun Permit Holders to Carry Inside Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (72 - 24) |
| May 22, 2020 | LA | HB 334 | Authorizes Concealed Handgun Permit Holders to Carry Inside Places of Worship | Bill Passed - House (72 - 24) |
| May 21, 2020 | LA | HB 420 | Establishes Minimum Training Requirements for Peace Officers | Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0) |
| May 20, 2020 | OH | HB 3 | Amends Law Enforcement Response to Domestic Violence | Bill Passed - House (94 - 0) |