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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
June 23, 2022 NJ S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
June 23, 2022 MI SB 577 Amends the Age of Majority Act of 1971 to Reflect an Increase in the Legal Tobacco Consumption Age Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
June 23, 2022 MI SB 576 Prohibits Distributing Tobacco by Mail to Anyone Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
June 23, 2022 National HR 4176 LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 201)
June 22, 2022 NC SB 38 Specifies Sports Wagering Regulations Bill Passed - House (51 - 50)
June 22, 2022 NC SB 688 Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina Bill Failed - House (49 - 52)
June 22, 2022 AZ SB 1251 Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)
June 22, 2022 AZ SB 1177 Requires Renewal Reminder Notices for Concealed Weapon Permittees Bill Passed - House (54 - 4)
June 22, 2022 AZ SB 1177 Requires Renewal Reminder Notices for Concealed Weapon Permittees Bill Passed - House (54 - 4)
June 22, 2022 AZ SB 1251 Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)
June 22, 2022 RI H 7939 Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons (55 - 15)
June 22, 2022 RI H 8353 Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
June 21, 2022 MI HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
June 20, 2022 CA SCA 10 Prohibits State Legislation on Access to Abortion and Contraception Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
June 16, 2022 MA S 2924 Specifies Mail-In Voting Regulations Bill Passed - House (126 - 29)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 423 Authorizes State Agencies to Conduct Background Checks for Firearm Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
June 16, 2022 NJ S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
June 16, 2022 DE SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 16, 2022 DE HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 16, 2022 NJ S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
June 16, 2022 DE SB 6 Prohibits Individuals from Selling or Possessing a Large Capacity Magazine Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
June 15, 2022 SC H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13)
June 15, 2022 SC H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 31)
June 15, 2022 MI HB 6108 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco, Vapor Products to Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - House (79 - 26)
June 15, 2022 RI H 7693 Repeals Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
June 15, 2022 MI HB 6109 Prohibits Anyone Under 21 From Entering a Specialty Tobacco Shop Bill Passed - House (78 - 27)
June 14, 2022 RI H 7457 Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
June 14, 2022 RI H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
June 14, 2022 RI H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
June 14, 2022 PA SB 1237 Establishes a State Horse Racing Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
June 14, 2022 DE HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
June 14, 2022 National HR 2773 Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (231 - 190)
June 14, 2022 PA HB 2524 Limits Incarcerated Individuals' Ability to Request Public Records to Only Information About Themselves Bill Passed - House (112 - 88)
June 10, 2022 RI H 7457 Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
June 10, 2022 RI H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
June 10, 2022 RI H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
June 9, 2022 MA H 4805 Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
June 9, 2022 National HR 2377 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 202)
June 9, 2022 DE HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
June 9, 2022 NC HB 315 Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses Bill Passed - House (89 - 6)
June 9, 2022 National HR 2377 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 202)
June 8, 2022 MA H 4805 Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Veto Override Passed - House (119 - 36)
June 8, 2022 NC SB 448 Reduces Restrictions on Prescribed Controlled Substances, Cannabis Bill Passed - House (92 - 9)
June 8, 2022 National HR 7910 Protecting Our Kids Act Bill Passed - House (223 - 204)
June 8, 2022 PA HB 2125 Exempts and Removes References of Homosexuality from State Criminal Codes Bill Passed - House (198 - 0)
June 7, 2022 RI S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
June 7, 2022 PA SB 1191 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
June 6, 2022 LA HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 27)
June 6, 2022 LA HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 27)
June 6, 2022 LA HB 746 Limits Solitary Confinement of Children Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 11)
June 6, 2022 NC HB 315 Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 1)
June 5, 2022 LA HB 8 Authorizes Current and Former Officials to Carry Handguns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 16)
June 4, 2022 NY S 6443 Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued Bill Passed - House (113 - 31)
June 3, 2022 NY S 1130 Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores Bill Passed - House (134 - 15)
June 3, 2022 NY S 6363 Reduces Judicial Discretion in Certain Firearm Cases Bill Passed - House
June 3, 2022 LA HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
June 3, 2022 LA SB 304 Reduces Rate of Diminution of Sentences for People Convicted of Killing a Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
June 3, 2022 LA HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
June 3, 2022 NY S 8922 Establishes Worker Protections for Warehouse Workers Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
June 3, 2022 LA HB 450 Authorizes Access to Original Birth Certificates For Adoptees Over 24 Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
June 3, 2022 NY S 9351 Allows NYC To Award Contracts Up to $1 Million to Minority or Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) Without a Formal Competitive Process Bill Passed - House (111 - 33)
June 3, 2022 NY S 7157 Requires the Release of Individuals from Utility, Phone and Television Contracts in Instances of Domestic Violence. Bill Passed - House (146 - 3)
June 2, 2022 LA HB 1059 Amends Bail Hearing Requirements for Certain Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
June 2, 2022 LA SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9407 Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests Bill Passed - House (105 - 44)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9458 Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm Bill Passed - House (102 - 47)
June 2, 2022 LA HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
June 2, 2022 NY A 5278 Amends Retirement and Social Security Laws for Discharged LGBT Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (63 - 0)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9407 Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 8)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
June 2, 2022 NY S 9458 Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
Date No. Title Outcome
6/23 S 1204 Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration Bill Passed - Senate (23 - 15)
6/23 SB 577 Amends the Age of Majority Act of 1971 to Reflect an Increase in the Legal Tobacco Consumption Age Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 9)
6/23 SB 576 Prohibits Distributing Tobacco by Mail to Anyone Under 21 Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
6/23 HR 4176 LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act Bill Passed - House (220 - 201)
6/22 SB 38 Specifies Sports Wagering Regulations Bill Passed - House (51 - 50)
6/22 SB 688 Authorizes Sports Betting in North Carolina Bill Failed - House (49 - 52)
6/22 SB 1251 Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)
6/22 SB 1177 Requires Renewal Reminder Notices for Concealed Weapon Permittees Bill Passed - House (54 - 4)
6/22 SB 1177 Requires Renewal Reminder Notices for Concealed Weapon Permittees Bill Passed - House (54 - 4)
6/22 SB 1251 Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (40 - 18)
6/22 H 7939 Authorizes Driving Permits for Undocumented Persons (55 - 15)
6/22 H 8353 Amends the Gender Inclusive Restroom Act to Apply to State Building Code Standards Bill Passed - House (62 - 9)
6/21 HB 4699 Amends Statute Relating to Criminal Sexual Conduct Bill Passed - House (105 - 0)
6/20 SCA 10 Prohibits State Legislation on Access to Abortion and Contraception Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 7)
6/16 S 2924 Specifies Mail-In Voting Regulations Bill Passed - House (126 - 29)
6/16 HB 423 Authorizes State Agencies to Conduct Background Checks for Firearm Purchases Bill Passed - Senate (21 - 0)
6/16 S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
6/16 SB 302 Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/16 HB 386 Prohibits Cat Declawing as Condition of Rental Agreement Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/16 S 721 Require Certain Public Venues Submit Emergency Plans to Law Enforcement Agencies Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
6/16 SB 6 Prohibits Individuals from Selling or Possessing a Large Capacity Magazine Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
6/15 H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - Senate (23 - 13)
6/15 H 4776 Establishes the Medical Ethics and Diversity Act Conference Report Adopted - House (76 - 31)
6/15 HB 6108 Prohibits Sale of Tobacco, Vapor Products to Persons Under 21 Bill Passed - House (79 - 26)
6/15 H 7693 Repeals Statute of Limitations for Second Degree Sexual Assault Bill Passed - House (65 - 0)
6/15 HB 6109 Prohibits Anyone Under 21 From Entering a Specialty Tobacco Shop Bill Passed - House (78 - 27)
6/14 H 7457 Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition Concurrence Vote Passed - Senate (32 - 5)
6/14 H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
6/14 H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - Senate (31 - 5)
6/14 SB 1237 Establishes a State Horse Racing Commission Bill Passed - Senate (48 - 1)
6/14 HB 451 Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms Bill Passed - House (27 - 13)
6/14 HB 455 Amends Various Laws Relating to Women's Reproductive Health and Abortion Bill Passed - House (24 - 13)
6/14 HR 2773 Recovering America's Wildlife Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (231 - 190)
6/14 HB 2524 Limits Incarcerated Individuals' Ability to Request Public Records to Only Information About Themselves Bill Passed - House (112 - 88)
6/10 H 7457 Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition Bill Passed - House (53 - 15)
6/10 H 6614 Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms Bill Passed - House (43 - 27)
6/10 H 7358 Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public Bill Passed - House (53 - 16)
6/09 H 4805 Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Veto Override Passed - Senate (32 - 8)
6/09 HR 2377 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 202)
6/09 HB 450 Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons Bill Passed - House (22 - 19)
6/09 HB 315 Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses Bill Passed - House (89 - 6)
6/09 HR 2377 Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 Bill Passed - House (224 - 202)
6/08 H 4805 Authorizes State Drivers Licenses for Certain Undocumented Persons Veto Override Passed - House (119 - 36)
6/08 SB 448 Reduces Restrictions on Prescribed Controlled Substances, Cannabis Bill Passed - House (92 - 9)
6/08 HR 7910 Protecting Our Kids Act Bill Passed - House (223 - 204)
6/08 HB 2125 Exempts and Removes References of Homosexuality from State Criminal Codes Bill Passed - House (198 - 0)
6/07 S 2316 Limits Minors' Access to Dietary Supplements (33 - 4)
6/07 SB 1191 Prohibits Transgender Girls from Playing on Female Sports Teams Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 20)
6/06 HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 27)
6/06 HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Conference Report Adopted - House (67 - 27)
6/06 HB 746 Limits Solitary Confinement of Children Conference Report Adopted - House (84 - 11)
6/06 HB 315 Expands Punishment for Arson Offenses Bill Passed - Senate (42 - 1)
6/05 HB 8 Authorizes Current and Former Officials to Carry Handguns Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 16)
6/04 S 6443 Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued Bill Passed - House (113 - 31)
6/03 S 1130 Prohibits the Sale of Cats, Dogs, and Rabbits in Stores Bill Passed - House (134 - 15)
6/03 S 6363 Reduces Judicial Discretion in Certain Firearm Cases Bill Passed - House
6/03 HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
6/03 SB 304 Reduces Rate of Diminution of Sentences for People Convicted of Killing a Law Enforcement Officer Bill Passed - House (72 - 24)
6/03 HB 729 Limits the Release and Dissemination of Booking Photos of Arrested Persons Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
6/03 S 8922 Establishes Worker Protections for Warehouse Workers Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
6/03 HB 450 Authorizes Access to Original Birth Certificates For Adoptees Over 24 Bill Passed - Senate (29 - 5)
6/03 S 9351 Allows NYC To Award Contracts Up to $1 Million to Minority or Women Business Enterprises (MWBE) Without a Formal Competitive Process Bill Passed - House (111 - 33)
6/03 S 7157 Requires the Release of Individuals from Utility, Phone and Television Contracts in Instances of Domestic Violence. Bill Passed - House (146 - 3)
6/02 HB 1059 Amends Bail Hearing Requirements for Certain Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (26 - 8)
6/02 SB 342 Increases Criminal Penalties and Monetary Fines for Abortion Centers Bill Passed - House (72 - 25)
6/02 S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
6/02 S 9407 Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests Bill Passed - House (105 - 44)
6/02 S 9458 Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm Bill Passed - House (102 - 47)
6/02 HB 629 Prohibits Use of Marijuana Odor to Justify Warrantless Searches Bill Passed - Senate (24 - 10)
6/02 A 5278 Amends Retirement and Social Security Laws for Discharged LGBT Veterans Bill Passed - Senate (63 - 0)
6/02 S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - House (119 - 30)
6/02 S 9407 Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests Bill Passed - Senate (55 - 8)
6/02 S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
6/02 S 9113 Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals Bill Passed - Senate (49 - 14)
6/02 S 9458 Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm Bill Passed - Senate (43 - 20)
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