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| Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2021 | KS | HB 2126 | Exempts Various Industries from Legal Liability Related to COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (85 - 37) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | HB 2550 | Prohibits False Complaints Against a Peace Officer | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |
| March 3, 2021 | MI | HB 4061 | Prohibits Using the Public Threat Alert System for Executive Orders | Bill Passed - House (63 - 47) |
| March 3, 2021 | National | HR 1 | For the People Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (220 - 210) |
| March 3, 2021 | National | HR 1280 | George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (220 - 212) |
| March 3, 2021 | National | HR 1280 | George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (220 - 212) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | HB 2840 | Authorizes Individuals to Bring Loaded Weapons on School Campuses | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |
| March 3, 2021 | AZ | HB 2309 | Establishes Penalties for Violent and Disorderly Assembly | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
| March 2, 2021 | WA | HB 1214 | Establishes the Category of Safety and Security Staff for K-12 Schools | Bill Passed - House (67 - 30) |
| March 2, 2021 | AL | HB 103 | Prohibits the Government Selecting Which Entities Can Remain Open During COVID-19 | Bill Passed - House (75 - 22) |
| March 2, 2021 | SD | HCR 6013 | Specifies that the 2nd Amendment is Protected from Federal Overreach | Bill Passed - House (62 - 7) |
| March 2, 2021 | SD | HCR 6013 | Specifies that the 2nd Amendment is Protected from Federal Overreach | Bill Passed - House (62 - 7) |
| March 1, 2021 | NJ | S 3456 | Rescinds Mandatory Minimum Terms of Imprisonment | Bill Passed - House (46 - 20) |
| March 1, 2021 | WA | HB 1411 | Prohibits the Automatic Disqualification of Individuals with Criminal Records from Providing Care to Vulnerable Adults or Children | Bill Passed - House (58 - 39) |
| March 1, 2021 | MT | HB 121 | Repeals the Ability for Health Boards to Implement Rules Surrounding Covid-19 | Bill Passed - House (68 - 31) |
| Feb. 27, 2021 | VA | SJ 272 | Amends the Qualifications to Vote | Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 40) |
| Feb. 27, 2021 | VA | HJ 555 | Extends Voting Rights to Citizens on Parole | Conference Report Adopted - House (56 - 40) |
| Feb. 27, 2021 | MT | HB 334 | Expands Which Healthcare Providers Can Grant COVID-19 Vaccine Exemptions | Bill Passed - House (65 - 34) |
| Feb. 27, 2021 | WA | HB 1054 | Prohibits Chokeholds, No-Knock Warrants, and Other Police Tactics | Bill Passed - House (54 - 43) |
| Feb. 27, 2021 | National | HR 1319 | American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (219 - 212) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | NH | HB 197 | Expands "Stand Your Ground" Laws | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (206 - 144) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | OH | HB 9 | Prohibits Selling Dextromethorphan Without a Prescription | Bill Passed - House (87 - 7) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | National | HR 5 | Equality Act | Bill Passed - House (224 - 206) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | CT | HB 6516 | Authorizes Tax Fairness for Remote Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic | Bill Passed - House (125 - 24) |
| Feb. 25, 2021 | MT | HB 429 | Rescinds Gubernatorial Power to Suspend Election Laws During Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (71 - 27) |