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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
April 28, 2021 SC H 3623 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (62 - 45)
April 28, 2021 IA HF 889 Prohibits the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
April 28, 2021 IA HF 889 Prohibits the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
April 27, 2021 MT HB 701 Amends Marijuana Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 32)
April 27, 2021 CO SB 21-006 Authorizes the Use of Human Remains in Composting Bill Passed - House (45 - 18)
April 26, 2021 MT HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
April 26, 2021 MT HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
April 26, 2021 AR SB 615 Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
April 26, 2021 OR HB 3164 Limits the Circumstances that an Individual Could be Charged with Interfering with an Officer Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
April 26, 2021 OR HB 2986 Increases Police Training on Identifying Hate Crimes Based on Gender Bill Passed - House (58 - 0)
April 26, 2021 OR HB 3164 Limits the Circumstances that an Individual Could be Charged with Interfering with an Officer Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
April 22, 2021 AZ HB 2168 Requires Collecting Data from All State Law Enforcement Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 25)
April 22, 2021 MN SF 970 Amends Public Safety Laws to Ensure Police Accountability Bill Passed - House (70 - 63)
April 22, 2021 IL HB 1064 Authorizes a Person Who Was Convicted Under the Age of 21 for First Degree Murder to be Released for Parole After 40 Years Bill Passed - House (66 - 47)
April 22, 2021 ID H 377 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (57 - 12)
April 22, 2021 CA AB 122 Authorizes Bicyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
April 22, 2021 IL HB 2542 Authorizes Individuals to Change Their Names on Various Acts Regarding Criminal Code Bill Passed - House (85 - 27)
April 21, 2021 AR SB 573 Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property Bill Passed - House (78 - 16)
April 21, 2021 NY S 830 Extends Voting Rights to Convicted Felons on Parole Bill Passed - House (97 - 52)
April 21, 2021 NY S 830 Extends Voting Rights to Convicted Felons on Parole Bill Passed - House (97 - 52)
April 21, 2021 PA HB 747 Authorizes Retail Stores to Remain Open with One Staff and One Shopper During Disaster Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (117 - 84)
April 21, 2021 National HR 1573 Access to Counsel Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (217 - 207)
April 21, 2021 AR HB 1761 Prohibits the Teaching of CRT in Schools Bill Passed - House (63 - 13)
April 20, 2021 AR SB 590 Repeals Mask Mandates by All Government Entities Bill Passed - House (69 - 20)
April 20, 2021 NV AB 286 Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 19, 2021 ND HB 1383 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 12)
April 16, 2021 IL HB 25 Establishes the Right to Counsel for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (82 - 25)
April 15, 2021 IN HB 1123 Authorizes Lawmakers to Call a Special Session During a Public Emergency Veto Override Passed - House (59 - 26)
April 15, 2021 WA HB 1140 Requires Law Enforcement Provide Attorney Access to Juveniles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1267 Establishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Governor's Office to Investigate Deadly Use of Force Incidents Involving Police Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
April 14, 2021 WA HB 1320 Amends Protection Order Laws to include Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Anti-Harassment, Vulnerable Adult, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
April 14, 2021 IA SF 342 Increases Qualified Immunity Protections for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (63 - 30)
April 13, 2021 HI SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
April 13, 2021 NV AB 395 Rescinds the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
April 12, 2021 MT SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - House (87 - 13)
April 12, 2021 MD SB 525 Requires the Baltimore City Centralized Booking Facility Provide a Secure Designated Ballot Drop Box Bill Passed - House (95 - 43)
April 9, 2021 NH HB 111 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (178 - 184)
April 9, 2021 NH HB 542 Authorizes Places of Worship to Stay Open During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (199 - 173)
April 9, 2021 NH HB 542 Authorizes Places of Worship to Stay Open During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (199 - 173)
April 8, 2021 KS HB 2089 Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 44)
April 8, 2021 SC H 3620 Increases Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (71 - 28)
April 7, 2021 VA SB 1339 Requires an Individual Petition a Court for Permission to have Their Criminal Records Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
April 7, 2021 ID S 1136 Establishes Restrictions on the Governor's Authority During an Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
April 7, 2021 AR SB 494 Extends Qualified Immunity to Law Enforcement who Patrol Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
April 7, 2021 NH HB 195 Exempts Display of a Firearm from the Definition of "Reckless Conduct" "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 169)
April 7, 2021 NH CACR 8 Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174)
April 7, 2021 PA HB 951 Expands the Window for Underage Victims to Sue for Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - House (149 - 52)
April 7, 2021 AR HB 1557 Requires Electric Utilities to Have an Emergency Plan for Certain Weather Events Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
April 7, 2021 PA HB 184 Increases Penalties for Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (162 - 39)
April 7, 2021 SC H 3096 Authorizes the Permitless Carry of Firearms Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
April 7, 2021 NH HB 307 Establishes Pre-Emptive Measures Against Second Amendment Violations Bill Passed - House (191 - 162)
April 7, 2021 NH CACR 8 Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174)
April 6, 2021 MD SB 178 Authorizes Certain Officer Misconduct Records to be Available to the Public Bill Passed - House (88 - 46)
April 6, 2021 PA HB 605 Establishes Protections For Businesses From Certain COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
April 6, 2021 PA HB 605 Establishes Protections For Businesses From Certain COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
April 5, 2021 MD SB 600 Requires Independent Investigation of Police Use of Force Incidents that Result in Death Bill Passed - House (98 - 39)
April 2, 2021 MD SB 71 Requires Police to Wear Body Cameras Bill Passed - House (92 - 38)
April 1, 2021 MT HB 632 Appropriates Funds as Part of COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
March 31, 2021 GA HB 286 Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 73)
March 31, 2021 NY S 1453 Extends the Utility Shut-Off Moratorium throughout the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (111 - 35)
March 31, 2021 NC HB 264 Requires Legislative Approval of All Governor Statewide Emergency Declarations Beyond 30 Days Bill Passed - House (69 - 50)
March 30, 2021 KS HB 2412 Establishes a Grant Program to Reduce the Effects of Substance Abuse Bill Passed - House (81 - 43)
March 29, 2021 KY HJR 77 Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
March 29, 2021 TN SB 765 Authorizes Individuals 21 Years Old and Older to Either Openly Carry or Carry a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
March 29, 2021 CO HB 21-1011 Requires Providing Multilingual Ballot Access Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
March 26, 2021 FL SB 72 Specifies Requirements for COVID-Related Civil Actions Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
March 26, 2021 FL HB 1 Increases Criminal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officials Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
March 26, 2021 FL HB 259 Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property Bill Passed - House (76 - 37)
March 26, 2021 AK HB 76 Extends the Governor's Disaster Declaration Bill Passed - House (22 - 15)
March 25, 2021 IN HB 1068 Authorizes the Creation of Local Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 18)
March 25, 2021 GA SB 28 Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System (123 - 46)
March 25, 2021 TN SB 1286 Authorizes a Child to be Detained in a Secure Facility Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
March 25, 2021 DE HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
March 25, 2021 NJ A 4655 Prohibits Police from Being Within 100 Feet of a Polling Location Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
March 25, 2021 CT HB 6672 Expands Governors Emergency Declarations for an Additional Month Bill Passed - House (90 - 50)
Date No. Title Outcome
4/28 H 3623 Repeals Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Drug Crimes Bill Passed - House (62 - 45)
4/28 HF 889 Prohibits the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
4/28 HF 889 Prohibits the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (58 - 35)
4/27 HB 701 Amends Marijuana Laws Concurrence Vote Passed - House (67 - 32)
4/27 SB 21-006 Authorizes the Use of Human Remains in Composting Bill Passed - House (45 - 18)
4/26 HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
4/26 HB 504 Prohibits Peace Officers from Curtailing the Possession of Firearms Concurrence Vote Passed - House (70 - 28)
4/26 SB 615 Prohibits Governmental Entities from Mandating Vaccine Passports Bill Passed - House (76 - 12)
4/26 HB 3164 Limits the Circumstances that an Individual Could be Charged with Interfering with an Officer Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
4/26 HB 2986 Increases Police Training on Identifying Hate Crimes Based on Gender Bill Passed - House (58 - 0)
4/26 HB 3164 Limits the Circumstances that an Individual Could be Charged with Interfering with an Officer Bill Passed - House (48 - 10)
4/22 HB 2168 Requires Collecting Data from All State Law Enforcement Agencies Concurrence Vote Passed - House (35 - 25)
4/22 SF 970 Amends Public Safety Laws to Ensure Police Accountability Bill Passed - House (70 - 63)
4/22 HB 1064 Authorizes a Person Who Was Convicted Under the Age of 21 for First Degree Murder to be Released for Parole After 40 Years Bill Passed - House (66 - 47)
4/22 H 377 Prohibits Teaching the Topic Known as "Critical Race Theory" Bill Passed - House (57 - 12)
4/22 AB 122 Authorizes Bicyclists to Treat Stop Signs as Yield Signs Bill Passed - House (53 - 11)
4/22 HB 2542 Authorizes Individuals to Change Their Names on Various Acts Regarding Criminal Code Bill Passed - House (85 - 27)
4/21 SB 573 Authorizes Concealed Carry in Government Buildings, Parks and Property Bill Passed - House (78 - 16)
4/21 S 830 Extends Voting Rights to Convicted Felons on Parole Bill Passed - House (97 - 52)
4/21 S 830 Extends Voting Rights to Convicted Felons on Parole Bill Passed - House (97 - 52)
4/21 HB 747 Authorizes Retail Stores to Remain Open with One Staff and One Shopper During Disaster Emergency Declarations Bill Passed - House (117 - 84)
4/21 HR 1573 Access to Counsel Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (217 - 207)
4/21 HB 1761 Prohibits the Teaching of CRT in Schools Bill Passed - House (63 - 13)
4/20 SB 590 Repeals Mask Mandates by All Government Entities Bill Passed - House (69 - 20)
4/20 AB 286 Prohibits Production and Sale of Ghost Guns Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/19 HB 1383 Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms Conference Report Adopted - House (80 - 12)
4/16 HB 25 Establishes the Right to Counsel for Undocumented Immigrants Bill Passed - House (82 - 25)
4/15 HB 1123 Authorizes Lawmakers to Call a Special Session During a Public Emergency Veto Override Passed - House (59 - 26)
4/15 HB 1140 Requires Law Enforcement Provide Attorney Access to Juveniles Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
4/14 HB 1267 Establishes the Office of Independent Investigations within the Governor's Office to Investigate Deadly Use of Force Incidents Involving Police Officers Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 41)
4/14 HB 1320 Amends Protection Order Laws to include Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Stalking, Anti-Harassment, Vulnerable Adult, and Extreme Risk Protection Orders Concurrence Vote Passed - House (55 - 42)
4/14 SF 342 Increases Qualified Immunity Protections for Law Enforcement Bill Passed - House (63 - 30)
4/13 SB 726 Requires Officers Serving a Warrant to Wait Thirty Seconds Before Entry Bill Passed - House (43 - 5)
4/13 AB 395 Rescinds the Death Penalty Bill Passed - House (26 - 16)
4/12 SB 283 Specifies Response to Guns in Schools Bill Passed - House (87 - 13)
4/12 SB 525 Requires the Baltimore City Centralized Booking Facility Provide a Secure Designated Ballot Drop Box Bill Passed - House (95 - 43)
4/09 HB 111 Repeals Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers "Ought to Pass" Report Not Adopted - House (178 - 184)
4/09 HB 542 Authorizes Places of Worship to Stay Open During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (199 - 173)
4/09 HB 542 Authorizes Places of Worship to Stay Open During States of Emergency Bill Passed - House (199 - 173)
4/08 HB 2089 Restructures Firearm Safety Education Training Programs for School Districts Concurrence Vote Passed - House (79 - 44)
4/08 H 3620 Increases Penalties for Hate Crimes Bill Passed - House (71 - 28)
4/07 SB 1339 Requires an Individual Petition a Court for Permission to have Their Criminal Records Sealed Concurrence Vote Passed - House (60 - 40)
4/07 S 1136 Establishes Restrictions on the Governor's Authority During an Emergency Bill Passed - House (54 - 16)
4/07 SB 494 Extends Qualified Immunity to Law Enforcement who Patrol Higher Education Institutions Bill Passed - House (76 - 10)
4/07 HB 195 Exempts Display of a Firearm from the Definition of "Reckless Conduct" "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (198 - 169)
4/07 CACR 8 Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174)
4/07 HB 951 Expands the Window for Underage Victims to Sue for Sexual Abuse Bill Passed - House (149 - 52)
4/07 HB 1557 Requires Electric Utilities to Have an Emergency Plan for Certain Weather Events Bill Passed - House (70 - 8)
4/07 HB 184 Increases Penalties for Assisted Suicide Bill Passed - House (162 - 39)
4/07 H 3096 Authorizes the Permitless Carry of Firearms Bill Passed - House (69 - 47)
4/07 HB 307 Establishes Pre-Emptive Measures Against Second Amendment Violations Bill Passed - House (191 - 162)
4/07 CACR 8 Prohibits Restrictions on the Right to Own, Carry, or Use Firearms Amendment Rejected - House (201 - 174)
4/06 SB 178 Authorizes Certain Officer Misconduct Records to be Available to the Public Bill Passed - House (88 - 46)
4/06 HB 605 Establishes Protections For Businesses From Certain COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
4/06 HB 605 Establishes Protections For Businesses From Certain COVID-19 Related Lawsuits Bill Passed - House (107 - 94)
4/05 SB 600 Requires Independent Investigation of Police Use of Force Incidents that Result in Death Bill Passed - House (98 - 39)
4/02 SB 71 Requires Police to Wear Body Cameras Bill Passed - House (92 - 38)
4/01 HB 632 Appropriates Funds as Part of COVID-19 Relief Bill Passed - House (83 - 14)
3/31 HB 286 Prohibits Local Police Departments from Reducing Annual Police Budgets Concurrence Vote Passed - House (100 - 73)
3/31 S 1453 Extends the Utility Shut-Off Moratorium throughout the Duration of the COVID-19 Pandemic State of Emergency Bill Passed - House (111 - 35)
3/31 HB 264 Requires Legislative Approval of All Governor Statewide Emergency Declarations Beyond 30 Days Bill Passed - House (69 - 50)
3/30 HB 2412 Establishes a Grant Program to Reduce the Effects of Substance Abuse Bill Passed - House (81 - 43)
3/29 HJR 77 Limits the Governor's Emergency Health Orders to 60 Days Veto Override Passed - House (71 - 23)
3/29 SB 765 Authorizes Individuals 21 Years Old and Older to Either Openly Carry or Carry a Concealed Handgun Without a Permit Bill Passed - House (64 - 29)
3/29 HB 21-1011 Requires Providing Multilingual Ballot Access Bill Passed - House (40 - 23)
3/26 SB 72 Specifies Requirements for COVID-Related Civil Actions Bill Passed - House (83 - 31)
3/26 HB 1 Increases Criminal Penalties for Assaulting Law Enforcement Officials Bill Passed - House (76 - 39)
3/26 HB 259 Authorizes Individuals to Carry Concealed Weapons on Church Property Bill Passed - House (76 - 37)
3/26 HB 76 Extends the Governor's Disaster Declaration Bill Passed - House (22 - 15)
3/25 HB 1068 Authorizes the Creation of Local Justice Reinvestment Advisory Councils Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 18)
3/25 SB 28 Authorizes Reform of Juvenile Justice System (123 - 46)
3/25 SB 1286 Authorizes a Child to be Detained in a Secure Facility Bill Passed - House (70 - 20)
3/25 HB 26 Prohibits Incarcerated Youths from Being Housed in Adult Prisons Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
3/25 A 4655 Prohibits Police from Being Within 100 Feet of a Polling Location Bill Passed - House (44 - 25)
3/25 HB 6672 Expands Governors Emergency Declarations for an Additional Month Bill Passed - House (90 - 50)
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