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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1442 Exempts Certain Designations by Biological Sex From Discrimination Laws Veto Override Failed - House (165 - 149)
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 232 Requires Health Care Institutions to Accommodate Employees Who are Against Abortion Veto Override Failed - House (166 - 154)
Aug. 19, 2026 NH HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - House (314 - 7)
July 15, 2026 MA S 3028 Establishes New Protections for Pets Bill Passed - House (151 - 1)
July 14, 2026 National HR 1181 Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 201)
July 13, 2026 National HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
July 3, 2026 MI SB 294 Increases Penalties and Authorizes Restitution in Animal Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (84 - 24)
July 3, 2026 MI SB 294 Increases Penalties and Authorizes Restitution in Animal Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (84 - 24)
June 30, 2026 NC HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40)
June 30, 2026 NC HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40)
June 30, 2026 National H Res 1399 Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment Resolution Passed - House (420 - 0)
June 24, 2026 NC SB 227 Prohibits the Teaching of "Divisive Concepts" in Public Schools Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
June 24, 2026 NC SB 153 Requires the Department of Public Safety to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
June 24, 2026 NC SB 558 Prohibits the Promotion of "Divisive Concepts" and DEI at State Universities Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
June 17, 2026 PA HB 2299 Authorizes the Use of Body-Cameras by County Parole Officers Bill Passed - House (195 - 7)
June 17, 2026 PA HB 2586 Prohibits Individuals from Presenting as a Music Therapist Without Valid Certification Bill Passed - House (186 - 16)
June 16, 2026 DE HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (23 - 13)
June 16, 2026 DE HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (23 - 13)
June 15, 2026 PA HB 377 Prohibits the Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession of Tianeptine Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
June 11, 2026 National H Res 1335 Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment. Bill Passed - House (235 - 177)
June 10, 2026 RI S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
June 10, 2026 RI S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
June 10, 2026 NC HB 1173 Specifies Criteria for Identifying and Prosecuting Alleged Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (111 - 2)
June 10, 2026 National HR 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (249 - 172)
June 10, 2026 RI H 7434 Prohibits ICE Agents from Patrolling Polling Places Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
June 10, 2026 National HR 8464 Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 200)
June 9, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 212)
June 9, 2026 National S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 212)
June 9, 2026 OH HB 654 Increases Penalties for the Mistreatment of Human Corpses Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
June 8, 2026 RI H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 4)
June 8, 2026 PA HB 2109 Prohibits Local Governments from Limiting the Number of Occupants in a Dwelling Based on Familial Relationship Bill Passed - House (123 - 78)
June 3, 2026 National S 254 Alaska's Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act Bill Passed - House (404 - 14)
June 3, 2026 National HR 7618 American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (404 - 13)
June 3, 2026 OH HB 639 Establishes a Legal Defense for Racetracks Against Nuisance Claims Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
June 1, 2026 LA HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 20)
June 1, 2026 LA HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 27)
May 29, 2026 VT S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Conference Report Rejected - House (81 - 51)
May 29, 2026 LA HB 335 Requires State-funded Organizations to Confirm Citizenship Status Of Benefit Applicants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 22)
May 27, 2026 CA AB 2101 Expands Human Trafficking Posting and Training Requirements Bill Passed - House (75 - 0)
May 27, 2026 CA AB 1994 Requires Law Enforcement Agencies to Provide Crime Victims with Immigrant Rights Information Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
May 27, 2026 CA AB 1994 Requires Law Enforcement Agencies to Provide Crime Victims with Immigrant Rights Information Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
May 27, 2026 CA AB 1807 Prohibits the Use of State-Owned Property for Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
May 27, 2026 CA AB 2465 Prohibits Businesses that Contract with ICE from Receiving State-Provided Loans Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
May 26, 2026 LA HB 789 Authorizes Seizure of Off-road Vehicles by Law Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 24)
May 26, 2026 LA SB 194 Limits the Eligibility of Immigrants for Social Services Bill Passed - House (67 - 27)
May 26, 2026 CA AB 2599 Requires Large Businesses to Search All Records for Evidence of Slavery Bill Passed - House (58 - 17)
May 26, 2026 CA AB 2624 Establishes an Address Confidentiality Program for Immigration Services Workers Bill Passed - House (57 - 19)
May 26, 2026 CA AB 2047 Requires 3-D Printer Manufacturers to Prevent the Printing of Firearm Components Bill Passed - House (58 - 19)
May 26, 2026 CA AB 2017 Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as Official State Holidays Bill Passed - House (64 - 1)
May 21, 2026 National HR 1041 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 201)
May 21, 2026 National HR 1329 Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act Bill Failed - House (204 - 216)
May 21, 2026 National HR 1329 Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act Bill Failed - House (204 - 216)
May 20, 2026 LA HB 1137 Prohibits Actions Against Public Employees for Declining to Use an Individual's Preferred Pronouns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24)
May 20, 2026 AK HB 239 Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
May 20, 2026 National HR 2616 Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 198)
May 19, 2026 VT S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Bill Passed - House (102 - 39)
May 14, 2026 NH SB 552 Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
May 14, 2026 National HR 6260 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (243 - 179)
May 14, 2026 National HR 5625 Cashless Bail Reporting Act Bill Passed - House (308 - 116)
May 14, 2026 National HR 6260 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (243 - 179)
May 13, 2026 LA HB 58 Prohibits Bail For Capital Offenses and Violence Against Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
May 13, 2026 National H Con Res 96 Expressing support for law enforcement officers Joint Resolution Passed - House (243 - 173)
May 13, 2026 National H Res 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty Resolution Passed - House (418 - 2)
May 13, 2026 National H Res 1251 Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community Resolution Passed - House (419 - 0)
May 12, 2026 National HR 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (348 - 60)
May 11, 2026 LA HB 102 Establishes the Crime of Second Degree Cruelty to the Elderly and Individuals with Infirmities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 10)
May 7, 2026 VT S 209 Prohibits Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations Bill Passed - House (109 - 30)
May 6, 2026 OK HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 21)
May 6, 2026 OK SB 1213 Amends Inmate Earned Credit Requirements Bill Passed - House (87 - 2)
May 6, 2026 OK SB 904 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds and Facilities for Gender Transition Procedures Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
May 6, 2026 OK SB 65 Authorizes Any Individual to Use or Administer Emergency Opioid Antagonists Bill Passed - House (86 - 2)
May 5, 2026 OK HB 1675 Requires Summer Camps to Assess On-Site Hazards and Prepare for Severe Weather Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 7)
May 2, 2026 IA HF 2542 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of Seven Years for Individuals Convicted of a Third Felony Offense Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 20)
May 2, 2026 IA SF 2480 Establishes an Additional Tax on Alternative Nicotine Products Bill Passed - House (67 - 18)
May 1, 2026 CT SB 397 Authorizes Residents to Sue Federal Law Enforcement in State Court Bill Passed - House (91 - 53)
Date No. Title Outcome
8/19 HB 1442 Exempts Certain Designations by Biological Sex From Discrimination Laws Veto Override Failed - House (165 - 149)
8/19 HB 232 Requires Health Care Institutions to Accommodate Employees Who are Against Abortion Veto Override Failed - House (166 - 154)
8/19 HB 1422 Authorizes Additional Time to Petition for a New Trial in Certain Circumstances Veto Override Passed - House (314 - 7)
7/15 S 3028 Establishes New Protections for Pets Bill Passed - House (151 - 1)
7/14 HR 1181 Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act Bill Passed - House (221 - 201)
7/13 HR 8897 Improving Travel for American Families Act Bill Passed - House (398 - 12)
7/03 SB 294 Increases Penalties and Authorizes Restitution in Animal Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (84 - 24)
7/03 SB 294 Increases Penalties and Authorizes Restitution in Animal Abuse Cases Bill Passed - House (84 - 24)
6/30 HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40)
6/30 HB 437 Prohibits Public Camping and Expands Drug Offenses Near Homeless Services Concurrence Vote Passed - House (73 - 40)
6/30 H Res 1399 Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment Resolution Passed - House (420 - 0)
6/24 SB 227 Prohibits the Teaching of "Divisive Concepts" in Public Schools Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
6/24 SB 153 Requires the Department of Public Safety to Cooperate with Federal Immigration Officials Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
6/24 SB 558 Prohibits the Promotion of "Divisive Concepts" and DEI at State Universities Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 47)
6/17 HB 2299 Authorizes the Use of Body-Cameras by County Parole Officers Bill Passed - House (195 - 7)
6/17 HB 2586 Prohibits Individuals from Presenting as a Music Therapist Without Valid Certification Bill Passed - House (186 - 16)
6/16 HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (23 - 13)
6/16 HB 368 Prohibits Law Enforcement from Acting on Behalf of Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (23 - 13)
6/15 HB 377 Prohibits the Manufacture, Delivery, or Possession of Tianeptine Bill Passed - House (200 - 2)
6/11 H Res 1335 Condemning actors seeking to defraud the United States Government, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that governmentwide fraud and improper payment prevention reforms will meaningfully improve the financial prosperity of the United States, and that Federal program eligibility should be verified before payment. Bill Passed - House (235 - 177)
6/10 S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
6/10 S 2047 Reduces the Maximum Prison Sentence for a Misdemeanor to 364 days Bill Passed - House (61 - 10)
6/10 HB 1173 Specifies Criteria for Identifying and Prosecuting Alleged Gang Activity Bill Passed - House (111 - 2)
6/10 HR 7892 No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (249 - 172)
6/10 H 7434 Prohibits ICE Agents from Patrolling Polling Places Bill Passed - House (58 - 13)
6/10 HR 8464 Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act Bill Passed - House (218 - 200)
6/09 S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 212)
6/09 S 2 Secure America Act Bill Passed - House (214 - 212)
6/09 HB 654 Increases Penalties for the Mistreatment of Human Corpses Bill Passed - House (93 - 2)
6/08 H 7200 Authorizes Expired Civil Claims of Sexual Abuse to be Brought to Court Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 4)
6/08 HB 2109 Prohibits Local Governments from Limiting the Number of Occupants in a Dwelling Based on Familial Relationship Bill Passed - House (123 - 78)
6/03 S 254 Alaska's Right To Ivory Sales and Tradition (ARTIST) Act Bill Passed - House (404 - 14)
6/03 HR 7618 American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 Bill Passed - House (404 - 13)
6/03 HB 639 Establishes a Legal Defense for Racetracks Against Nuisance Claims Bill Passed - House (88 - 1)
6/01 HB 414 Prohibits Those With Criminal Convictions In Another State From Being Hired As Non-licensed Health Professionals Conference Report Adopted - House (70 - 20)
6/01 HB 410 Prohibits the Use of Wearable Devices to Record Conversations Without Consent Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 27)
5/29 S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Conference Report Rejected - House (81 - 51)
5/29 HB 335 Requires State-funded Organizations to Confirm Citizenship Status Of Benefit Applicants Concurrence Vote Passed - House (77 - 22)
5/27 AB 2101 Expands Human Trafficking Posting and Training Requirements Bill Passed - House (75 - 0)
5/27 AB 1994 Requires Law Enforcement Agencies to Provide Crime Victims with Immigrant Rights Information Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
5/27 AB 1994 Requires Law Enforcement Agencies to Provide Crime Victims with Immigrant Rights Information Bill Passed - House (77 - 0)
5/27 AB 1807 Prohibits the Use of State-Owned Property for Immigration Enforcement Bill Passed - House (58 - 15)
5/27 AB 2465 Prohibits Businesses that Contract with ICE from Receiving State-Provided Loans Bill Passed - House (55 - 20)
5/26 HB 789 Authorizes Seizure of Off-road Vehicles by Law Enforcement Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 24)
5/26 SB 194 Limits the Eligibility of Immigrants for Social Services Bill Passed - House (67 - 27)
5/26 AB 2599 Requires Large Businesses to Search All Records for Evidence of Slavery Bill Passed - House (58 - 17)
5/26 AB 2624 Establishes an Address Confidentiality Program for Immigration Services Workers Bill Passed - House (57 - 19)
5/26 AB 2047 Requires 3-D Printer Manufacturers to Prevent the Printing of Firearm Components Bill Passed - House (58 - 19)
5/26 AB 2017 Establishes Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha as Official State Holidays Bill Passed - House (64 - 1)
5/21 HR 1041 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act Bill Passed - House (216 - 201)
5/21 HR 1329 Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act Bill Failed - House (204 - 216)
5/21 HR 1329 Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act Bill Failed - House (204 - 216)
5/20 HB 1137 Prohibits Actions Against Public Employees for Declining to Use an Individual's Preferred Pronouns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 24)
5/20 HB 239 Increases the Penalties for Certain Crimes Concurrence Vote Passed - House (39 - 1)
5/20 HR 2616 Parental Rights Over The Education and Care of Their (PROTECT) Kids Act Bill Passed - House (217 - 198)
5/19 S 208 Requires Law Enforcement to Identify Themselves Bill Passed - House (102 - 39)
5/14 SB 552 Authorizes the Classification of Individuals Based on Biological Sex in Certain Circumstances "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (179 - 159)
5/14 HR 6260 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (243 - 179)
5/14 HR 5625 Cashless Bail Reporting Act Bill Passed - House (308 - 116)
5/14 HR 6260 Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (243 - 179)
5/13 HB 58 Prohibits Bail For Capital Offenses and Violence Against Minors Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 1)
5/13 H Con Res 96 Expressing support for law enforcement officers Joint Resolution Passed - House (243 - 173)
5/13 H Res 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty Resolution Passed - House (418 - 2)
5/13 H Res 1251 Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community Resolution Passed - House (419 - 0)
5/12 HR 2853 Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025 Bill Passed - House (348 - 60)
5/11 HB 102 Establishes the Crime of Second Degree Cruelty to the Elderly and Individuals with Infirmities Concurrence Vote Passed - House (83 - 10)
5/07 S 209 Prohibits Civil Arrests in Sensitive Locations Bill Passed - House (109 - 30)
5/06 HB 3834 Authorizes Clinical Trials for Ibogaine Concurrence Vote Passed - House (69 - 21)
5/06 SB 1213 Amends Inmate Earned Credit Requirements Bill Passed - House (87 - 2)
5/06 SB 904 Prohibits the Use of Public Funds and Facilities for Gender Transition Procedures Bill Passed - House (77 - 14)
5/06 SB 65 Authorizes Any Individual to Use or Administer Emergency Opioid Antagonists Bill Passed - House (86 - 2)
5/05 HB 1675 Requires Summer Camps to Assess On-Site Hazards and Prepare for Severe Weather Concurrence Vote Passed - House (76 - 7)
5/02 HF 2542 Establishes a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of Seven Years for Individuals Convicted of a Third Felony Offense Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 20)
5/02 SF 2480 Establishes an Additional Tax on Alternative Nicotine Products Bill Passed - House (67 - 18)
5/01 SB 397 Authorizes Residents to Sue Federal Law Enforcement in State Court Bill Passed - House (91 - 53)
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