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CA bill #SB1236 • Last Action 03/24/2026
State Records Management Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the State Records Management Act, revises how state agencies manage their records and how the Secretary of State determines which records have archival value. The head of each state agency is already required to maintain a program for efficient record management, ensuring information is collected with minimal burden and is useful to others. This bill clarifies that agencies must transfer records deemed to have archival value to the State Archives once they are no longer needed for administrative, legal, fiscal, or evidential purposes by the agency. The Secretary of State will continue to determine what constitutes archival value, and agencies must still notify the Secretary of State if a transferred record contains information that is not publicly accessible or is restricted by laws like the California Public Records Act or the Information Practices Act. Additionally, the bill adds new requirements for agencies to comply with the Secretary of State's rules, appoint a Records Management Coordinator, and notify the Secretary of State when records are stored with third-party vendors or digitized.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12274 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Organization
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Governmental Organization Hearing (09:00:00 3/24/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1200)
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CO bill #SB008 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Mental Health Access
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Colorado Mental Health Access Act" to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder services for adults in Colorado. It creates the Adult Mental Health Services Program, which will reimburse mental health providers for up to six sessions per adult, with potential for more depending on funding. A new entity called the Mental Health Services Enterprise (Enterprise) will be responsible for creating, operating, and funding this program, as well as an Internet-Enabled Mental Health Access Grant Program that awards grants to organizations using the internet to provide mental health services. To fund these initiatives, the Enterprise will impose and collect a monthly surcharge, not exceeding twenty-five cents, on internet service account holders in Colorado, with internet service providers responsible for collecting and remitting this surcharge. The Enterprise will also operate a website or web-based application, known as a portal, to help adults find mental health screenings and providers, and will report annually to the General Assembly on the program's progress.
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Bill Summary: The bill establishes the adult mental health services program (program) to facilitate access for adults to mental health services, including substance use disorder services, and to respond to identified mental health needs. The program reimburses providers for up to 6 mental health sessions with an adult and may provide additional reimbursement, subject to available money. The adult mental health program enterprise (enterprise), created in the bill, creates, operates, and funds the program. The enterprise is required to enter into an agreement with a vendor to create or use an existing website or web-based application as a portal that is available to adults and providers to facilitate the program. The department of human services is required to annually report to the general assembly about the program. The bill establishes the internet-enabled mental health access grant program (grant program) to award grants to entities that use the internet to facilitate mental health services. The enterprise administers the grant program. The enterprise shall annually report to the health and human services committees of the house of representatives and the senate about the grant program. The bill creates the mental health services enterprise as a government-owned business within the behavioral health administration for the business purpose of imposing and collecting a surcharge on internet service account holders in Colorado and to use the surcharge revenue to create, operate, and fund the adult mental health services program and internet-enabled mental health access grant program. Each internet service provider shall collect from its account holders located in Colorado the mental health services access surcharge and remit the surcharge to the enterprise.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D)*, Lindsay Gilchrist (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/19/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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CA bill #AB1721 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Pupil safety: comprehensive school safety plans.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Superintendent of Public Instruction, in consultation with the state board (California State Board of Education), to establish a statewide stakeholder workgroup by July 1, 2027, to review existing comprehensive school safety plans. These plans are currently mandated for all schools and are designed to identify strategies for maintaining a high level of safety and addressing emergency procedures. The workgroup, composed of various individuals including school administrators, teachers, parents, students, law enforcement, fire agencies, and school nurses, will examine the goals, required elements, and development process of these plans. Their aim is to make recommendations for improving the structure, accessibility, and approval process of these plans, especially in light of new safety concerns like active shooters and natural disasters that have emerged since their initial adoption in 2002. The Superintendent will then submit a report of these recommendations to the Department of Finance and legislative committees by July 1, 2028, and the Department of Education is authorized to contract with outside entities to help implement these provisions.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 32282.3 to the Education Code, relating to pupil safety.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Al Muratsuchi (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Education Hearing (13:30:00 3/18/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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CA bill #AB1672 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Medi-Cal: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly: rates.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how the state's Medi-Cal program, which provides health services to low-income individuals, negotiates payment rates with organizations that provide comprehensive care for the elderly, known as PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) programs. Currently, the state department is required to consult with these PACE organizations when developing their payment rates, which are determined using actuarial methods. This bill removes the requirement for consultation and instead mandates that the department negotiate these capitation rates, which are fixed per-person payments, directly with each PACE organization. As part of this negotiation process, the department must respond in writing to any comments from PACE organizations about proposed rates, explain the reasoning behind their rate calculations upon request, and make a genuine effort to reach an agreement, all in accordance with federal law.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 14301.1 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to Medi-Cal.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jose Solache (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Health Hearing (13:30:00 3/17/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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CA bill #AB1881 • Last Action 03/17/2026
California Indian Freedom Act of 2026.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Indian Freedom Act of 2026, aims to strengthen protections for California Native American tribes' religious freedom and access to sacred sites. It prohibits governmental agencies from substantially burdening a California Indian or tribe's religious beliefs or spiritual practices, including access to sacred sites and the performance of ceremonies, unless the agency can prove the burden is necessary for a compelling government interest and is the least restrictive way to achieve it. This applies to various government actions like permitting and land use approvals. Before any project that might impact a sacred site or cultural landscape, government agencies must consult with affected tribes in good faith and seek their free, prior, and informed consent if the project risks physical destruction or alteration of a sacred site. The bill also requires agencies to avoid adverse impacts to sacred sites and allow access to them on public lands for religious or cultural activities, while making information about sacred sites and religious practices confidential and exempt from public records laws, including the California Public Records Act.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7930.205 of the Government Code, and to add Chapter 1.79 (commencing with Section 5097.1000) to Division 5 of the Public Resources Code, relating to California Indians.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : James Ramos (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (09:00:00 3/17/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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CO bill #HB1298 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Background Checks for Child Welfare Placements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to ensure that Colorado's background check procedures for individuals providing out-of-home care for children involved in the child welfare system meet the standards set by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), as the current system has a temporary grace period from the FBI that expires in May 2026. The legislation grants counties and the Colorado Department of Human Services the necessary statutory authority to conduct these background checks, including fingerprint-based criminal history record checks through both the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and the FBI, and checks against various state and national databases. It clarifies that these checks are required for applicants, employees, and residents of foster care homes and kinship foster care homes, and specifies which offenses would disqualify an individual from operating or residing in such a home, aligning these requirements with existing statutes like section 19-3-406. The bill also details how information from these checks should be handled, emphasizing confidentiality and ensuring that private entities like child placement agencies only receive eligibility status rather than raw criminal history data, and it expands the scope of individuals requiring these checks to include anyone with direct contact with a child or youth.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, background checks are required for all individuals who provide out-of-home care for child-welfare-involved youth. Current law does not comply with the federal bureau of investigation's (FBI) standards for background checks, and the FBI granted Colorado a temporary grace period to allow Colorado to perform these background checks through the FBI. The temporary grace period ends May 2026. The bill revises statutory provisions to give counties and the Colorado department of human services the statutory authority needed to conduct the required background checks in accordance with the FBI's standards.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rebecca Keltie (R)*, Gretchen Rydin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/17/2026 House Floor)
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CO bill #SB131 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Sports Betting Protections
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance protections and regulations surrounding sports betting in Colorado, particularly concerning internet sports betting operators. It introduces new definitions for terms like "gambling disorder" and "proposition bet," which is a bet on an individual athlete's performance or specific events within a game rather than the overall outcome. The bill prohibits internet sports betting operators from accepting more than five deposits from an individual in a 24-hour period and from limiting bet sizes or deposit frequency unless it's due to suspicious betting activity or a diagnosed gambling disorder. It also bans operators from sending unsolicited promotional messages to account holders and restricts advertising by prohibiting enhanced payout promotions and information on how to place bets, as well as limiting broadcast times for advertisements to avoid airing them during sensitive hours like daytime or live sporting events. Furthermore, the bill requires operators to have specific contract terms with third-party advertisers and mandates that internet sports betting operators provide data on their operations to the division of gaming for public reporting every three years. It also prohibits proposition bets and the use of credit cards for deposits in sports betting, with violations being a misdemeanor and subject to significant fines. Finally, the bill ensures a minimum annual transfer of funds from the sports betting fund to the water plan implementation cash fund, provided sufficient money is available.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates certain requirements and prohibitions related to sports betting. Section 2 of the bill adds definitions to the statutes regulating sports betting. Section 3 prohibits a person licensed by the Colorado limited gaming control commission (commission) to operate an internet sports betting operation (internet sports betting operator) from: ! Accepting more than 5 separate deposits from an individual in a 24-hour period; ! Limiting the size and frequency of deposits or bets because an individual obtains a financial benefit as a result of placing the bet or due to the individual's betting activities, unless the betting activities constitute a suspicious betting activity or are indicative of a gambling disorder; or ! Initiating or sending mobile device push notifications or text messages to account holders in the state soliciting bets or deposits. Section 4 prohibits a person from: ! Including enhanced payout promotions or information on how to place a sports bet in an advertisement or promotion for a sports betting operation; or ! Broadcasting an advertisement or promotion for a sports betting operation from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or during a live broadcast of an athletic competition. Section 4 also requires: ! A sports betting operator or internet sports betting operator to comply with certain requirements in contracting with and compensating a third party for marketing and advertising services; and ! An internet sports betting operator to provide to the division of gaming in the department of revenue data and metrics related to the operator's sports betting operation for the preceding calendar year. The division must comply with certain confidentiality requirements and compile the data into a public report every 3 years starting on January 1, 2029. Section 5 prohibits an internet sports betting operator from offering or accepting a proposition bet or directly or indirectly accepting deposits using a credit card in connection with the acceptance of a sports bet (prohibitions). A violation of a prohibition constitutes a class 2 misdemeanor. Section 6 allows the commission to assess a maximum penalty of $25,000 against a violator of a prohibition. Section 7 requires that the amount of money annually transferred from the sports betting fund to the water plan implementation cash fund is no less than the amount transferred to the water plan implementation cash fund in the previous state fiscal year, to the extent the unexpended and unencumbered money in the sports betting fund permits.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Matt Ball (D)*, Byron Pelton (R)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Dan Woog (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/17/2026 SCR 357)
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DC bill #B26-0621 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026, aims to modernize the District's procurement laws to improve efficiency and support local businesses. Key provisions include streamlining contract option period approvals, raising the threshold for smaller procurements to $25,000 for non-competitive awards, and clarifying that annual program approvals for certain contracts like highway projects, supply schedules, and vehicle purchases count as Council approval for individual contracts within those programs. The bill also introduces new definitions for "certified business enterprise" and "certified joint venture" to align with existing laws, modifies the definition of "public notice" to allow for broader dissemination methods beyond traditional newspapers, and permits the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to delegate authority to subordinates. It also establishes a three-year statute of limitations for contract claims and prohibits specific unfavorable terms in District contracts, such as requiring the District to defend or indemnify contractors, or subjecting disputes to laws other than those of the District. Additionally, the bill revises rules for construction contract retainage, allowing for full payment if satisfactory progress is made and setting a maximum 10% retention if progress is not achieved, and repeals an older law regarding retainage. Finally, it clarifies the appeals process for debarment and suspension decisions, limiting review to the administrative record, and amends the First Source Employment Agreement Act to adjust employment plan evaluation criteria and align debarment processes.
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Bill Summary: a bill, the “Procurement Reform Amendment Act of 2026.” This Act further modernizes the District’s already strong procurement laws so the city can adapt to evolving markets and industry practices while maintaining oversight. The bill will help the District deliver services faster, protect taxpayers, and open doors for local businesses. From streamlining approvals for contract option periods to creating stronger taxpayer safeguards to raising the threshold for smaller procurements, this Act provides a comprehensive approach to reducing administrative burden while ensuring important guardrails for public spending remain intact. My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed legislation. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff contact Nancy Hapeman, Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-8759. I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed legislation. Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Enclosure
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Public Works and Operations
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AK bill #SB275 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Natural Gas Projects/income Tax/surcharge
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to natural gas projects and taxation in Alaska, including expanding the oversight responsibilities of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee to include the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (AGDC), a state-owned entity focused on developing natural gas infrastructure. It also modifies the powers of the AGDC, allowing it to enter into contracts for services related to its projects after consulting with state commissioners and requiring legislative approval for certain agreements with foreign entities or significant changes in ownership of entities it partners with. Furthermore, the bill introduces new tax provisions, including an income tax on certain natural gas-related pass-through entities (like partnerships or LLCs) with over $5 million in taxable income, a surcharge on liquefied natural gas (LNG) processors, and changes to how oil and gas royalties are valued and taxed, particularly concerning gas paid as tax in kind and expenditures deductible for tax purposes. The bill also mandates increased public disclosure of information related to AGDC projects and their financial arrangements.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to natural gas and natural gas projects; relating to the Alaska Gasline Development Corporation; relating to the powers and duties of the Legislative Budget and Audit Committee; relating to the value of certain oil and gas; relating to an income tax on certain natural gas-related entities; relating to the oil and gas production tax; establishing a surcharge on gas processed in the state; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Resources
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Resources Hearing (15:30:00 3/13/2026 Butrovich 205)
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NH bill #HB1602 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive battery recycling stewardship program in New Hampshire that requires producers of covered batteries and battery-containing products to participate in an approved stewardship organization and plan. Beginning July 1, 2028, producers must ensure safe collection, recycling, and management of portable and medium-format batteries through a battery stewardship organization, which will be responsible for developing and implementing a detailed plan approved by the Department of Environmental Services. The plan must include provisions for free, convenient, and accessible battery collection sites statewide, education and outreach efforts, performance goals, and environmentally sound management practices. Retailers will be prohibited from selling batteries from producers not participating in an approved plan, and battery stewardship organizations must fund all program costs, including collection, transportation, processing, education, and administrative expenses. The program covers various types of portable and medium-format batteries, with specific exemptions for certain battery types like those in medical devices or motor vehicles, and aims to improve battery recycling rates while ensuring safety and environmental responsibility. The Department of Environmental Services will oversee the program, review plans, maintain a public list of participating producers, and provide technical assistance, with the costs of administration reimbursed by the battery stewardship organizations.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes a statewide battery stewardship program that requires safe collection, recycling, and management of covered batteries and battery-containing products, administered through producer participation and oversight by the department of environmental services.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Karen Ebel (D)*, Anita Burroughs (D), Carry Spier (D), Dick Thackston (R), Judy Aron (R), Liz Barbour (R), Peter Bixby (D), Jim Creighton (R), Jim Maggiore (D), Cindy Rosenwald (D), Denise Ricciardi (R), Howard Pearl (R), Kevin Avard (R), David Watters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Finance Work Session (10:00:00 3/13/2026 GP 230)
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MD bill #HB1548 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Real Property - Residential Lease - Terminology
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to update legal terminology within Maryland statutes by replacing the terms "landlord" with "rental property owner" and "tenant" with "resident" in various sections related to real property and housing law, aiming to modernize language and ensure consistency across different legal contexts.
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Bill Summary: Replacing the term "landlord" with "residential housing provider" and "tenant" with "resident" in the context of residential leases.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sean Stinnett (D)*, Gary Simmons (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/15/2026
• Last Action: House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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CT bill #HB05517 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Concerning The Department Of Mental Health And Addiction Services' Recommendations Regarding Recovery-friendly Language And Various Revisions To Mental Health And Addiction Statutes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, revises various statutes related to mental health and addiction services, primarily by updating terminology to be more "recovery-friendly." The most significant change is the replacement of the term "substance abuse" with "substance use" or "substance use disorder" throughout numerous sections of the general statutes. This update aims to reflect a more modern and person-centered approach to addressing addiction and related issues. Additionally, the bill makes minor adjustments to language and references within existing laws, such as changing "detoxification" to "withdrawal management" in several instances and updating references to specific sections of law that are being amended or repealed. The overall intent is to align these statutes with current best practices and promote a more supportive environment for individuals seeking recovery.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services' recommendations regarding recovery-friendly language and various revisions to mental health and addiction statutes.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Public Health Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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CT bill #SB00462 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Establishing The Office Of Government Oversight.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Government Oversight, effective October 1, 2026, to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in the management of state personnel, property, and funds, and to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental agencies and private entities contracting with them. The office will be led by an executive director appointed by the Auditors of Public Accounts with legislative consent, and will operate independently within the Joint Committee on Legislative Management for administrative purposes. The executive director will have broad access to records and the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and will be required to report findings of violations to relevant authorities such as the Chief State's Attorney, the Attorney General, or the United States Attorney, and will submit annual reports to the Governor and the General Assembly. The bill also amends existing statutes to include the executive director of the Office of Government Oversight in various reporting and investigative processes, particularly concerning ethics violations, pension implications for cooperating officials, and the handling of state funds and property.
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Bill Summary: To establish the Office of Government Oversight to investigate fraud and waste in government.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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CT bill #SB00466 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An Act Concerning Vexatious Requesters Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to broaden the definition of a "vexatious requester," which is someone who repeatedly abuses the right to access public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters by including harassing or threatening conduct, even if it occurred outside of a specific records request or at a location other than the agency's office. The bill also extends the maximum period an agency can be relieved from future requests from a vexatious requester, allowing for up to three years for a second or subsequent finding of vexatious conduct, compared to a maximum of one year for a first offense.
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Bill Summary: To include harassing and threatening conduct that occurred outside of a request for public records under the Freedom of Information Act when finding a person to be a vexatious requester and to permit a longer period of relief from requests from such vexatious requester for a second or subsequent granting of a petition.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/13/2026 )
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VT bill #H0583 • Last Action 03/13/2026
An act relating to health care financial transactions and clinical decision making
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to regulate financial transactions and clinical decision-making within healthcare entities in Vermont by prohibiting certain financial arrangements and preventing corporations from practicing medicine or interfering with healthcare providers' professional judgment. Specifically, it defines terms like "acquisition" (the purchase of a significant portion of a healthcare entity's assets or operations), "affiliate" (related entities under common control), "change of control" (when another entity gains control over a healthcare entity's operations), and "material change transaction" (significant changes like mergers, acquisitions, or affiliations involving healthcare entities with at least $1,000,000 in assets or revenue). The bill prohibits transactions that involve debt financing for acquisitions or dividends, or arrangements with affiliated entities that aren't for legitimate healthcare purposes and fair market value. It also makes it unlawful for entities without a medical license to own a medical practice or employ licensed healthcare providers, with specific exceptions for certain types of facilities like federally qualified health centers and nonprofit hospitals, while also preventing these entities from indirectly controlling or directing a provider's professional judgment. Furthermore, the bill requires healthcare entities to report ownership and control information to the Attorney General and the Green Mountain Care Board, with the goal of increasing transparency, and deems violations of these provisions as violations of the Consumer Protection Act, establishing penalties and a dedicated fund for oversight.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to prohibit certain financial transactions involving health care entities. It would also prohibit corporations from practicing medicine or otherwise interfering with health care providers’ professional judgment and clinical decision making. The bill would deem violations of these prohibitions to be violations of the Consumer Protection Act. The bill would also require public reporting on ownership and control of certain health care entities.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Alyssa Black (D)*, Tiff Bluemle (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Health Care Hearing (10:30:00 3/13/2026 Room 42)
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VT bill #H0211 • Last Action 03/12/2026
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes comprehensive updates to Vermont's data privacy laws, focusing on protecting consumers' personal information by establishing new requirements for data brokers. The bill introduces several key provisions, including mandating annual registration of data brokers with the Secretary of State, requiring detailed reporting about data collection practices, and creating an accessible deletion mechanism that allows consumers to request the removal of their personal information. Data brokers will be required to provide notice of security breaches within 45 days, notify the Attorney General about breaches, and implement reasonable security procedures to protect consumer data. The bill also expands definitions of personal information to include biometric data, precise geolocation, and other sensitive categories, and establishes a new Data Brokers Registry Fund to support implementation and enforcement. Starting in 2028, data brokers must access a centralized deletion mechanism at least every 45 days to process consumer deletion requests, and they must undergo periodic independent audits to ensure compliance. Penalties for non-compliance range from $200 to $25,000 per violation, with the goal of providing consumers more control over their personal information and holding data brokers accountable for responsible data management.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to add various provisions to Vermont’s laws that protect the personal information of its residents, including requiring data brokers to provide notice of security breaches, to certify that the personal information it discloses will be used for a legitimate purpose, and to delete the personal information of consumers who make such a request through the use of an accessible deletion mechanism.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 53 : Monique Priestley (D)*, Michael Marcotte (R), Angela Arsenault (D), Sarita Austin (D), Daisy Berbeco (D), Michelle Bos-Lun (D), David Bosch (R), Michael Boutin (R), Lucy Boyden (D), Jana Brown (D), Mollie Burke (D), Elizabeth Burrows (D), Scott Campbell (D), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Conor Casey (D), Ela Chapin (D), Brian Cina (D), Esme Cole (D), Mari Cordes (D), Anne Donahue (I), Abbey Duke (D), Zon Eastes (D), Leslie Goldman (D), Edye Graning (D), William Greer (D), Leanne Harple (D), Troy Headrick (D), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Emilie Krasnow (D), Kate Lalley (D), Jed Lipsky (I), Jim Masland (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Anthony Micklus (R), Marc Mihaly (D), Brian Minier (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Kate Nugent (D), John O'Brien (D), Carol Ode (D), Herb Olson (D), Gayle Pezzo (D), Phil Pouech (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Larry Satcowitz (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Tom Stevens (D), Heather Surprenant (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D), Dara Torre (D), Edward Waszazak (D), Kirk White (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/12/2025
• Last Action: House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2026 Room 35)
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RI bill #H7410 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to change the residency requirements for individuals and businesses applying for licenses to own or operate a cannabis establishment, specifically by removing the previous requirement that an applicant be a Rhode Island resident or a business with at least 51% ownership by Rhode Island residents, and instead only requiring "proof of residency" without specifying a duration or percentage of ownership. The bill also makes conforming changes to the definitions and qualifications sections for various cannabis-related licenses, including cultivators, product manufacturers, retailers, and testing laboratories, to reflect this updated residency requirement.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Corporations Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #S2497 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Amends sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act by changing the definition of an "applicant" for a cannabis business license to remove the requirement that the applicant must be a Rhode Island resident or a business with its principal place of business in Rhode Island where at least 51% of the equity is owned by Rhode Island residents. Instead, it broadens the definition to include any person or business entity, such as a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, that applies for a license to own or operate a cannabis business. The bill also makes similar changes to the residency requirements for cannabis cultivators, cannabis product manufacturers, and cannabis testing laboratories, replacing the specific "resident of the state" requirement with a general "proof of residency" requirement. These changes are intended to adjust the criteria for who can apply for and obtain licenses within Rhode Island's cannabis industry.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend sections of the Rhode Island cannabis act relating to the residency requirements for applicants for issuance of a license or certificate to own a cannabis establishment. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Mark McKenney (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #S2961 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement that cannabinoid profiles, which describe the amounts of specific compounds like THC and CBD in cannabis products, must be expressed as dry-weight percentages. Instead, the bill allows the Cannabis Control Commission (the state agency overseeing cannabis) to determine the form and manner in which these cannabinoid amounts are expressed, offering more flexibility in how this information is presented on products. The bill takes effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Matt LaMountain (D), Tiara Mack (D), Jonathon Acosta (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #S2962 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for specific subcommittees within the cannabis advisory board, which is a group that advises the state commission on matters related to the regulation and policy development of the state's cannabis program. Previously, the law mandated the creation of several subcommittees focused on areas like public health, public safety, the cannabis industry, market participation, and social equity, each with specific responsibilities for developing recommendations. This bill streamlines the advisory board's structure by eliminating these statutorily required subcommittees, allowing the board to convene and provide recommendations as requested by the commission. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jacob Bissaillon (D)*, Matt LaMountain (D), Tiara Mack (D), Jonathon Acosta (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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CO bill #HB1252 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates to State Emergency Response Departments & Divisions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and clarifies the functions of various state emergency response departments and divisions. Key changes include moving the auxiliary communications unit from the office of emergency management to the office of public safety communications, establishing a state recovery task force within the office of emergency management to coordinate disaster recovery efforts, and making information about disaster survivors exempt from public disclosure. The bill also transfers certain security threat preparedness and response duties from the office of preparedness to the office of emergency management, eliminates a reporting requirement for the state controller regarding federal disaster funds, and eases application requirements for the Colorado nonprofit security grant program during emergencies. Additionally, the office of preparedness is renamed the office of grants management with clarified duties, and the composition of several homeland security and cybersecurity advisory boards is altered.
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Bill Summary: The bill moves the auxiliary communications unit from the office of emergency management to the office of public safety communications. The state recovery task force is created within the office of emergency management and is tasked with coordinating disaster recovery efforts within the state, among other duties. Information related to disaster survivors is exempt from public disclosure. Certain duties and responsibilities related to the state's preparation for, and response to, security threats are transferred from the office of preparedness to the office of emergency management. The bill repeals the requirement for the state controller to report to the joint budget committee about the expenditure of federal funds for costs associated with a disaster. Application requirements for the Colorado nonprofit security grant program are relaxed during exigent circumstances. The composition of several state advisory boards related to homeland security and cybersecurity are changed. The office of preparedness is changed to the office of grants management, and its duties are clarified.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Bradfield (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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CO bill #HB1188 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Sunset Process Securities Regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the existence of the Division of Securities and the Securities Board in Colorado until September 1, 2037, aligning with recommendations from a state review. It clarifies that deficiency letters, which are communications about potential issues found during an examination, are not public records under the Colorado Open Records Act. The bill also mandates that investment advisers and their representatives doing business in Colorado must be licensed by the Securities Commissioner, unless they qualify for an exemption. Additionally, it requires the Executive Director of the Department of Regulatory Agencies to consult with the Securities Board when appointing the Securities Commissioner and updates the language in various statutes to be gender-neutral. A significant change involves the process for issuing cease-and-desist orders or suspending licenses; instead of the current "order to show cause" process, the Commissioner can now issue a preliminary cease-and-desist order or a summary suspension order, which the affected party must obey until a hearing is requested within 15 days, with the hearing itself needing to occur within 30 days of the order's issuance. If no hearing is requested, the order becomes final.
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Bill Summary: Sunset Process - House Finance Committee. The bill implements the recommendations of the department of regulatory agencies in its 2025 sunset review and report by continuing the division of securities and the securities board until 2037. In connection with continuing these entities, the bill: ! Clarifies that deficiency letters and communications concerning a deficiency letter are not public documents that may be inspected under the "Colorado Open Records Act"; ! Requires that an investment adviser or an investment adviser representative doing business in Colorado must be licensed by the securities commissioner (commissioner) unless otherwise exempt; ! Specifies that the executive director of the department of regulatory agencies must consult with the securities board when appointing the commissioner; and ! Updates statutory language to be gender neutral. The bill revises the process by which a cease-and-desist order is issued or a license is summarily suspended. Under current law, the commissioner issues a cease-and-desist order or conducts a summary license suspension by issuing an order to show cause as to why a cease-and-desist order or license suspension should not be issued. After appropriate notices are given, a hearing is scheduled with the securities board or an administrative law judge. At the hearing, it is determined whether to issue a cease-and-desist order or suspend the license and what form the order or suspension will take. The bill changes this process to authorize the commissioner to issue a preliminary cease-and-desist order or a summary license-suspension order. If the person that is the subject of the order disagrees with the order, the person may request a hearing to resolve the issue. The hearing must take place within 30 days after issuance of the order. If a hearing is not requested within 15 days after issuance of the order, the order becomes final. The person that is the subject of the order must obey the order until a hearing is requested.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Chris Kolker (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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CT bill #HB05030 • Last Action 03/12/2026
An Act Implementing The Governor's Budget Recommendations For General Government.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill implements the Governor's budget recommendations by making several changes to state law, primarily focused on restructuring government agencies and their responsibilities. Key provisions include the creation of "Pizza State" commemorative license plates to raise funds for Connecticut Foodshare, with a $65 fee, $15 of which covers production costs and $50 going to the designated fund. The bill also shifts many functions and responsibilities from the Office of Health Strategy (OHS) to the Department of Public Health and the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), respectively, reflecting a reorganization of state health policy and data management. For instance, the Health Systems Planning Unit, which handles certificate of need applications, will now be part of the Department of Public Health. OPM will take over oversight of the State-wide Health Information Exchange and the all-payer claims database program. Additionally, the bill adjusts the number of deputy commissioners in the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection from two to three and changes the distribution frequency of funds from quarterly to annually for the Hispanic-American Veterans of Connecticut, Inc. It also makes various technical amendments and repeals certain sections of existing law, generally effective July 1, 2026, with some provisions taking effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Appropriations Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #S2980 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Makes several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Rhode Island's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on applications for licenses, the social equity assistance program, and how cannabis tax revenue is used. It clarifies that convictions for cannabis possession alone will not automatically disqualify someone from obtaining a cannabis license, unless the crime involved distribution to a minor or substantially relates to the occupation, and it establishes a presumption of rehabilitation for convictions older than five years. The bill also significantly expands the Social Equity Assistance Program and creates a new "disproportionately impacted areas investment fund" to support public housing, education, and health initiatives in communities that have been negatively affected by past cannabis enforcement. A substantial portion of the state's cannabis excise tax revenue will now be directed to these social equity and investment funds, with specific allocations changing after five years, while sales tax revenue will continue to go to the general fund.
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Bill Summary: This act would make several amendments to the cannabis act relating to applications for licensure, the social equity assistance program and the application of cannabis tax revenue. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jonathon Acosta (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Brian Thompson (D), Lou DiPalma (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Ana Quezada (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Sam Zurier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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RI bill #H7716 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement that the amounts of certain cannabinoids, which are compounds produced by cannabis plants that have medical and psychotropic effects, be expressed as dry-weight percentages. Instead, the cannabinoid profile, which includes the amounts of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol, tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, and cannabidiolic acid in a cannabis product, will be expressed in a form and manner determined by the Cannabis Control Commission, the state agency responsible for regulating cannabis businesses. This change aims to modernize how cannabinoid content is reported and will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to remove the current requirement to express cannabinoids as the dry-weight percentages. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Corporations Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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KS bill #HB2574 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Removing the expiration on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of chief information security officers and cybersecurity programs, requiring assessment of executive branch agency compliance with cybersecurity requirements, providing for consideration of such compliance by the legislature during the budget process and creating the judicial branch technology oversight council.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to cybersecurity requirements across Kansas state government, aiming to strengthen protections and clarify responsibilities. Key provisions include establishing new oversight councils for the legislative and judicial branches to set technology standards and policies, and modifying the duties of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) across all branches. Importantly, the bill removes specific expiration dates for certain cybersecurity requirements and mandates that cybersecurity programs be based on nationally recognized standards, rather than specific versions of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) with fixed maturity targets. Instead of these fixed targets, CISOs will now report on the maturity level of their programs to legislative committees every two years starting in 2027. The bill also requires periodic audits of agency compliance with cybersecurity programs and mandates that executive branch agencies undergo cybersecurity assessments, with findings and recommendations being used in budget considerations. Furthermore, it modifies the composition of the Information Technology Executive Council, adding legislative representation and the executive CISO, and ensures that information technology and cybersecurity expenditures are itemized in agency budgets for legislative review. Finally, the bill adjusts the timeline for certain cybersecurity compliance reporting and introduces a new requirement for executive branch agencies to consult with the executive CISO before acquiring cybersecurity products or services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning cybersecurity; relating to consolidation of cybersecurity services; modifying the duties of the chief information security officers for each branch of government, removing maturity requirements for cybersecurity programs; requiring periodic audits of compliance with such programs; creating the judicial branch technology oversight council and the legislative branch information technology oversight council; requiring the executive branch chief information security officer to assess executive branch agencies for compliance with cybersecurity standards and report findings to the legislature; providing for consideration of cybsersecurity compliance during the budgeting process; modifying the membership and duties of the information technology executive council; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-110, 75-413, 75-623, 75-710, 75-711, 75-7202, 75-7203, 75- 7206a, 75-7208a, 75-7237, 75-7238, 75-7239, 75-7240, 75-7245 and 75-7246 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 75- 7203, as amended by section 21 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75-7205, as amended by section 23 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas and K.S.A. 2023 Supp. 75-7201, as amended by section 17 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7202, as amended by section 19 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7206, as amended by section 25 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7208, as amended by section 27 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7209, as amended by section 29 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7237, as amended by section 31 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7238, as amended by section 33 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, 75-7239, as amended by section 35 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas, and 75- 7240, as amended by section 37 of chapter 95 of the 2024 Session Laws of Kansas.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Information Technology
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 144-S
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MI bill #HB4931 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Civil rights: open meetings; remote meeting participation for licensing board meetings; allow. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Open Meetings Act to expand the circumstances under which public bodies can hold remote or electronic meetings. Specifically, the bill adds licensing boards to the list of public bodies that can meet electronically starting February 13, 2024, with some important restrictions. Licensing boards are defined as bodies responsible for determining qualifications or issuing credentials in occupations, such as those established under the public health code, occupational code, and skilled trades regulation act. However, members of licensing boards participating electronically are prohibited from voting on rule-processing issues. The bill maintains existing requirements for electronic meetings, including ensuring two-way communication, providing public notice at least 18 hours in advance on the body's website, and explaining how the public can participate. The legislation builds on previous provisions that allowed remote meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic and for specific circumstances like military duty, and continues to provide flexibility for certain types of public bodies to conduct meetings electronically while maintaining transparency and public access.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
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• Introduced: 09/11/2025
• Added: 09/12/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 5 : Karl Bohnak (R)*, Ken Borton (R), David Martin (R), Doug Wozniak (R), Bill Schuette (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 09/11/2025
• Last Action: House Regulatory Reform (09:00:00 3/12/2026 Room 519, House Office Building)
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RI bill #H7717 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Updates the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Rhode Island Cannabis Act to remove the requirement for the cannabis advisory board to have specific, statutorily mandated subcommittees, such as those focused on public health, public safety, the cannabis industry, market participation, and social equity. Instead, the advisory board will now focus on providing recommendations to the commission on matters related to the regulation and policy development of the state's cannabis program, and will convene at the commission's request to address specific issues. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the membership and responsibilities of the advisory board and will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would update the Rhode Island cannabis act to eliminate the statutorily required subcommittees under the cannabis advisory board. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Slater (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Corporations Hearing (00:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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MD bill #HB1555 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Education - Blueprint for Maryland's Future - Oversight Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the oversight and accountability mechanisms for Maryland's Blueprint for Maryland's Future, a comprehensive education reform plan. Key provisions include reducing the term length for members of the Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) from six to four years, and establishing an appeal process where public schools or local school systems can challenge the AIB's decision to withhold funds by appealing to the Office of Administrative Hearings, with the possibility of the administrative law judge overturning the AIB's decision if found arbitrary or capricious. The bill also creates the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Stakeholder Advisory Council, composed of various education stakeholders like superintendents, board members, teachers, parents, and students, to advise the General Assembly on the feasibility and effectiveness of the AIB's policies at the classroom level. Furthermore, a Joint Oversight Committee on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future is established, comprised of members from both the Senate and House of Delegates, to provide legislative oversight over the implementation of the Blueprint, review enforcement decisions, and examine the AIB's actions, including its decisions to withhold significant amounts of funding. Finally, the Office of Legislative Audits will conduct regular performance audits of the AIB to assess its effectiveness in meeting the Blueprint's goals and ensure consistent enforcement across the state.
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Bill Summary: Altering the length of the term of the members of the Accountability and Implementation Board; authorizing a public school or local school system to appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings after receiving a decision by the Accountability and Implementation Board to withhold certain funds after a certain appeals process; establishing the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Stakeholder Advisory Council; establishing the Joint Oversight Committee on the Blueprint for Maryland's Future; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : April Fleming Miller (R)*, Steve Arentz (R), Kevin Hornberger (R), April Rose (R), Chris Tomlinson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/12/2026 )
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IL bill #SB2907 • Last Action 03/12/2026
MUNI CD-UTILITY INFO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify what information municipalities can request from public utilities during tax audits, ensuring that certain data, such as the premises address, classification (e.g., residential, commercial), monthly usage for tax calculation, taxes collected, and claimed tax exemptions, is not considered "customer-specific information" and can be provided to the municipality for audit purposes. It also allows municipalities to request additional customer-specific information if necessary for tax enforcement, while still requiring utilities to attempt to resolve issues without disclosing sensitive customer data. The bill aims to facilitate more thorough municipal audits of utility taxes while providing protections for customer privacy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the following information for a customer premises shall not be deemed customer-specific information for the purpose of a request for information from a municipality conducting an audit of a public utility: (i) the premises address and zip code; (ii) the classification of the premises as designated by the public utility, such as residential, commercial, or industrial; (iii) monthly usage information sufficient to calculate taxes due, in therms, kilowatts, minutes, or other such other unit of measurement used to calculate the taxes; (iv) the taxes actually assessed, collected, and remitted to the municipality; (v) the first date of service for the premises, if that date occurred within the period being audited; and (vi) any tax exemption claimed for the premises and any additional information that supports a specific tax exemption, if the municipality requests that information, including the customer name and other relevant data. Provides that a municipality may request certain customer-specific information from a utility for the purpose of conducting an audit of the utility's taxes and the enforcement of any related tax claim.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee Hearing (11:00:00 3/12/2026 Room 212)
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CO bill #HB1091 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Homeowner's Insurance Data Privacy Protections
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive data privacy protections for consumers regarding homeowner's insurance transactions, requiring insurers (licensees) and their processors to obtain explicit consumer consent, known as "opt-in," before using personal data for purposes beyond the core insurance transaction, such as selling data, targeted advertising, or joint marketing of financial products. Personal data is broadly defined to include identifiers, financial information, online activity, and even characteristics like racial or ethnic origin. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data, and insurers must provide clear privacy notices detailing these rights and how data is collected and shared. The bill also prohibits retaliation against consumers for exercising their privacy rights and mandates that insurers provide specific reasons for adverse underwriting decisions, preventing denial of insurance based solely on previous owners' loss history or data from processors without further verification. Violations can lead to civil lawsuits by consumers, with potential for significant damages, and enforcement by the Commissioner of Insurance, who can impose penalties and treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices in the insurance business.
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Bill Summary: The bill provides personal data privacy protections for consumers relating to homeowner's insurance transactions. The bill establishes standards for an insurer, insurance producer, or surplus line insurer (licensee), and the director, officer, or agent of the licensee, as well as a processor on behalf of a licensee, relating to the use of a consumer's personal data. A licensee or processor is prohibited from processing a consumer's personal data for purposes unrelated to a homeowner's insurance transaction, selling personal data, or engaging in targeted advertising or joint marketing of cobranded financial products without first obtaining the consumer's affirmative consent to any of those practices by exercising the right to opt in to those practices. Affiliates of licensees are subject to the same requirements as licensees with respect to processing personal data. A consumer's personal data is defined in the bill, in part, as data that identifies, relates to, describes, or is capable of being associated with a particular consumer or household and includes, among other data, a consumer's name, unique personal identifier, account number, social security number, property records, products or services purchased, account logins, information regarding the consumer's interactions with an internet application, loss history information, credit report, insurance score, insurance policy number and expiration date, and racial and ethnic origin. Personal data does not include de-identified data and publicly available data. A consumer has the right to confirm whether a licensee is processing the consumer's personal data, to access the consumer's personal data, and to request a correction or amendment of inaccurate or incomplete personal data or the deletion of personal data that is not needed for the homeowner's insurance transaction or for specific products or services for which the consumer has given their consent. The bill requires a licensee to provide a consumer with a data privacy notice that includes the consumer's rights with respect to personal data, including the right to know whether and with whom personal data is being shared, the type and sources of personal data being collected, and the right to opt in to the sharing or sale of personal data. The bill prohibits a licensee from retaliating against a consumer with respect to the provision of homeowner's insurance and the terms of the insurance if the consumer does not consent to opt in to certain actions relating to their personal data. The bill requires a licensee to: ! Enter into a contract with a processor to ensure that those processing personal data on behalf of the licensee are complying with the consumer data privacy protections; and ! Have a retention policy to ensure that a consumer's personal data is deleted when it is no longer necessary for the insurance or other products or services to which the consumer has consented. Additionally, if a licensee makes an adverse underwriting decision relating to a consumer's request for homeowner's insurance, the licensee must provide the consumer with the specific reasons for the adverse decision and allow the consumer to review the specific data relating to the adverse decision and to correct the data if appropriate. The bill prohibits a licensee from denying insurance based solely on the loss history of the previous owner of the property, or based solely on personal data received from a processor whose primary source of information is licensees, without the licensee obtaining further information that supports the adverse decision. A consumer aggrieved by a violation of the consumer data privacy protections in the bill may bring a civil action in court and may be awarded damages for each violation, including treble damages if proved by clear and convincing evidence that the person violating the bill engaged in bad faith conduct or intentionally violated the consumer data privacy protection provisions of the bill. In addition, the bill makes a violation of the bill an unfair or deceptive act or practice in the business of insurance and gives the commissioner of insurance the power to enforce the bill through actions against licensees and the assessment of civil penalties.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sheila Lieder (D)*, Naquetta Ricks (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Second Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/12/2026 House Floor)
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KS bill #HB2528 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Requiring all state board of nursing actions related to nonpractice violations be void, allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses, setting fees for late license renewal, limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing, prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring that board members b
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily to protect nurses and clarify its disciplinary actions. Key provisions include voiding any board actions taken between January 1, 2005, and July 1, 2026, that were based on certain non-practice-related violations, such as issues with license renewal or lapsed licenses, and requiring the board to notify entities if it previously shared such voided information. It also allows for late license renewal for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses with a set fee, limits the definition of unprofessional conduct to acts directly related to the practice of nursing, and prohibits the board from retaliating against nurses for lawful actions they take against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition. Furthermore, board members will now be subject to senate confirmation, and the board will be required to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to the Kansas state board of nursing powers, duties and responsibilities; requiring that all board actions related to certain nonpractice violations be void; allowing for late license renewal for professional, practical and advanced practice registered nurses; setting fees for late license renewal; limiting unprofessional conduct to acts related to the practice of nursing; prohibiting the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee based on lawful acts made against the board and creating a cause of action for violation of such prohibition; requiring that board members be subject to senate confirmation; requiring the board to issue refunds for overpayment or duplicate payments; amending K.S.A. 65-1119, 65-1120a, 65-1131, 65-1132, 74-1108 and 74-1110 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1117, 65-1118, 65-1120, 65-1127 and 74-1106 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 12, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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IL bill #SB3897 • Last Action 03/11/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Illinois acts related to professional licensing and regulation. Primarily, it extends the repeal date for the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. Additionally, the bill makes various changes to the Auction License Act concerning the necessity of a license, renewal processes, reciprocity for out-of-state auctioneers, and illegal discrimination, while also repealing provisions related to actions for compensation. It also modifies provisions within the Registered Interior Designers Act regarding the board, application requirements, renewals, and appropriations; the Landscape Architecture Registration Act concerning seals, the board, fund disposition, violations, and discipline; the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act regarding insurance, renewals, military service, illegal discrimination, and hearing officers; the Detection of Deception Examiners Act concerning license applications and investigations; the Home Inspector License Act regarding licensure necessity, renewals, endorsements, and illegal discrimination; the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 concerning licensure necessity, illegal discrimination, and investigations; and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act regarding disciplinary actions and the repeal of provisions on registrant bonds.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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IL bill #SB3895 • Last Action 03/11/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for several professional licensing acts, including those for clinical psychologists, optometrists, marriage and family therapists, boxing and full-contact martial arts, massage therapy, medical practice, and certified professional midwives, from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. It also makes various amendments to these and other professional licensing acts, such as the Illinois Physical Therapy Act, the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act, the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985, the Electrologist Licensing Act, the Professional Service Corporation Act, and the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. These changes include modifications to provisions regarding written collaborative agreements, temporary authorization for out-of-state licensees, disciplinary actions, exemptions and restrictions, licensure requirements, grounds for discipline, physician delegation of authority, permitted activities, and the definition of "related professional services." Additionally, the bill repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning written collaborative agreements; temporary authorization of practice by persons licensed in other jurisdictions; and disciplinary action. Amends the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions and restrictions and limitations. Amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning licensure requirements and grounds for discipline. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning certain permits; disciplinary action; and physician delegation of authority. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning permitted activities and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exempt activities. Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the authorization to conduct contests; professional or amateur contests; and medical suspension. Amends the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning qualifications for licensure and the appointment of a hearing officer. Repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Makes changes in provisions concerning the requisites for ownership or operation of salons and shops. Amends the Electrologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions. Amends the Professional Service Corporation Act. Makes changes in the definition of "related professional services". Amends the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the nature of business. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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AK bill #HB352 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Healthcare Licensing Compacts
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts into law four interstate compacts: the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the PA Licensure Compact, the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, and the EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact. These compacts aim to streamline the licensing process for healthcare professionals, allowing them to practice in multiple states more easily. The Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC) allows physicians to obtain an expedited license in participating states if they meet specific criteria, such as holding a full and unrestricted license in a "state of principal license" and passing required exams. The PA Licensure Compact allows Physician Assistants (PAs) to practice in remote states under a "Compact Privilege" if they hold a "Qualifying License" in a participating state and meet certain requirements, including passing a national exam and undergoing background checks. The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) enables psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and engage in temporary in-person practice in states where they are not licensed, provided they meet specific educational and licensing criteria and obtain an "Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology" or "Temporary Authorization to Practice." The EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact allows licensed Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel, such as EMTs and paramedics, to practice in remote states under a "Privilege to Practice" if they hold a license in a "Home State" and meet specific requirements, including passing the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam. The bill also amends existing state laws to facilitate the implementation of these compacts, including provisions for fingerprinting and criminal history record checks for applicants under these compacts, and establishes fees for expedited licenses and compact privileges.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; and relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Zack Fields (D)*, Andrew Gray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Labor & Commerce Hearing (15:15:00 3/11/2026 Barnes 124)
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AZ bill #SB1259 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Campaigns; protected residential addresses
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals to provide an alternate mailing address for campaign and financial disclosure filings if their residential address is protected from public disclosure under Arizona law, specifically section 16-153. This change applies to the information required in a committee's statement of organization, which includes details like the committee's name, mailing address, and contact information, and also to the financial disclosure statements required of public officers, which detail their income, assets, and debts. The intent is to protect the privacy of individuals whose residential addresses are considered sensitive information while still ensuring that necessary campaign and financial information is available through the alternate mailing address.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 16-906 and 18-444, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaigns.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Federalism, Military Affairs & Elections (14:00:00 3/11/2026 HHR 4)
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AZ bill #SB1078 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Public records; review standard
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records by changing who can appeal a denial of access to public records in the context of a criminal case. Previously, only a "victim" could appeal such a denial through a special action within the criminal case, but this bill expands that right to "the person" who is a victim, clarifying that the victim is the one appealing. Additionally, the bill introduces a new provision stating that any legal question arising under this chapter, including whether an exception to disclosure applies, will be reviewed by the court using a "de novo" standard, meaning the court will review the issue from the beginning without giving deference to the lower court's or agency's decision. This change aims to ensure a fresh and independent review of legal interpretations concerning public records access.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.02, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Government (09:00:00 3/11/2026 HHR 5)
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VT bill #H0585 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several health insurance reforms, including allowing limited age rating for premiums in the individual and small group markets, expanding access to association health plans (which are group plans offered by organizations like trade associations) and short-term, limited-duration health insurance (which offers temporary coverage with fewer benefits), and defining "high-dollar claims" as those exceeding $25,000 per episode of care for claims editing purposes. It also restricts the exemption from prior authorization requirements for primary care providers to only those practicing independently and not affiliated with hospitals, and begins implementing "site-neutral billing" policies, meaning certain healthcare services will be paid at a standardized rate regardless of whether they are performed in a hospital or a non-hospital setting. Additionally, the bill authorizes the state to seek a federal waiver (a Section 1332 waiver under the Affordable Care Act) to establish a reinsurance program, which helps stabilize insurance markets by covering a portion of high-cost claims. The bill also modifies governance and executive compensation reporting requirements for nonprofit hospital service corporations.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify the governance and executive compensation requirements for certain health insurance companies. It would allow limited age rating for health insurance plans in the individual and small group markets and expand access to association health plans and to short-term, limited duration health insurance. The bill would define high-dollar claims for purposes of claims edits and would limit the primary care provider exemption from prior authorization requirements to apply to independent providers only. The bill would also begin implementing site-neutral billing policies for certain health care services and would authorize the State to pursue a federal waiver to establish a reinsurance program.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Pattie McCoy (R)*, Topper McFaun (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Health Care Hearing (14:30:00 3/11/2026 Room 42)
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OH bill #HB31 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Require electronic recordings of all parole board hearings
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and establishes provisions for accessing and protecting these recordings. Specifically, the bill mandates that the parole board must create electronic recordings of full parole board hearings and other types of parole hearings, such as release consideration hearings and revocation hearings. These recordings can be requested by certain individuals, including the subject of the hearing, their attorney, the prosecuting attorney, and the victim. However, the bill includes important privacy protections by requiring that personal identifying information of victims and their family members be redacted from the recordings. This includes names, addresses, social security numbers, phone numbers, and other potentially identifying details. The recordings are to be treated as confidential, with recipients prohibited from making copies or posting them online. The bill aims to increase transparency in the parole process while simultaneously protecting the privacy and safety of victims and their families.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 149.43 and 5149.10 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of all parole board hearings and to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 54 : Latyna Humphrey (D)*, Brian Stewart (R)*, Sean Brennan (D), Juanita Brent (D), Darnell Brewer (D), Karen Brownlee (D), Gary Click (R), Christine Cockley (D), Jack Daniels (R), Kellie Deeter (R), Michael Dovilla (R), Tex Fischer (R), Chris Glassburn (D), Michele Grim (D), Jennifer Gross (R), Derrick Hall (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Hiner (R), Dani Isaacsohn (D), Dontavius Jarrells (D), Marilyn John (R), Mark Johnson (R), Matthew Kishman (R), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Beth Lear (R), Crystal Lett (D), Gayle Manning (R), Adam Mathews (R), Ty Mathews (R), Lauren McNally (D), Joe Miller (D), Ismail Mohamed (D), Bob Peterson (R), Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D), Phil Plummer (R), Tristan Rader (D), Sharon Ray (R), Kevin Ritter (R), Monica Robb Blasdel (R), Allison Russo (D), Jodi Salvo (R), Jean Schmidt (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Veronica Sims (D), Bride Sweeney (D), Eric Synenberg (D), Cecil Thomas (D), Desiree Tims (D), Terrence Upchurch (D), Andrea White (R), Erika White (D), Josh Williams (R), Bernie Willis (R), Tom Young (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 06/12/2025
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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MD bill #SB595 • Last Action 03/11/2026
County Boards of Education and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Vacancy Procedures - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill alters the procedures for filling vacancies on county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. Specifically, it mandates that if a vacancy for an elected board member occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a primary election, the position must be filled through an election at the next general election. However, if the vacancy occurs 54 days or less before that same candidate filing deadline, or if no candidates file or qualify for the election, the remaining board members will appoint a replacement. The bill also makes conforming changes to various county education laws to align with this new vacancy filling process, ensuring consistency across the state.
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Bill Summary: Requiring each county board of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to hold an election for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a certain election; requiring each county board and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to appoint a replacement for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 54 days or less before a certain candidate filing deadline for a certain election; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 )
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OH bill #SB320 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to improve mobility and access to athletic training services across participating states. The compact creates a framework that allows licensed athletic trainers to practice in multiple states without obtaining separate licenses in each jurisdiction, while maintaining high professional standards and public safety. Key provisions include establishing a compact commission to oversee implementation, creating a data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and defining specific requirements for athletic trainers to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in remote states. Athletic trainers must meet certain educational and certification standards, complete a criminal background check, and maintain an unencumbered license to participate. The compact also includes detailed procedures for handling disciplinary actions, resolving disputes between states, and managing the administrative aspects of interstate athletic training practice. The compact will become effective once seven states have enacted the legislation, and member states can withdraw with 180 days' notice. The primary goals are to increase public access to athletic training services, reduce administrative burdens on practitioners, and enhance interstate professional mobility while preserving each state's ability to protect public health and safety.
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Bill Summary: To enact sections 4755.72 and 4755.721 of the Revised Code to enter into the Athletic Trainer Compact.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristina Roegner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 11/10/2025
• Last Action: Senate Health (Cont.) 3rd Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:00:00 3/11/2026 South Hearing Room)
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OH bill #SB357 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Expand violent offender database; revise database availability
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the definition of "violent offender" to include individuals convicted of certain felony violations of section 2903.18 of the Revised Code, and it mandates that information collected for the violent offender database, which includes details like name, address, employment, and distinguishing marks, be made publicly accessible online. Furthermore, the bill requires that this database information be available through LEADS (Law Enforcement Automated Data System), a system used by law enforcement, and ensures that LEADS will prominently flag when an officer is viewing the information of a registered violent offender. This aims to increase public awareness and law enforcement access to information about violent offenders.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 2903.41, 2903.42, and 2903.43 and to enact section 5503.102 of the Revised Code to expand the violent offender database, to make public records in that database available on the internet, and to make the database information available through LEADS.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Gavarone (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 1st Hearing, Sponsor (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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IL bill #SB2648 • Last Action 03/11/2026
TITLE INSURANCE TRANSFER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the enforcement responsibilities of the Title Insurance Act and the predatory lending database program from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance. Specifically, all powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities previously held by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and its Secretary will now be transferred to the Department of Insurance and its Director. This includes transferring all books, records, documents, contracts, and pending business related to these areas. All existing rules and proposed rules will automatically become rules of the Department of Insurance, and any pending rules in the rulemaking process will be deemed filed by the Department of Insurance. The bill makes numerous technical changes throughout the affected statutes to replace references to the previous department and secretary with references to the Department of Insurance and its Director. The bill ensures that the status and rights of employees will not be affected by this transfer, maintaining their existing protections under personnel codes, labor relations acts, and collective bargaining agreements. The changes aim to consolidate regulatory oversight of title insurance and predatory lending database functions under a single state department.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Title Insurance Act. Provides for the enforcement of the Act by the Department of Insurance (rather than the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation). Provides that all powers, duties, rights, and responsibilities of the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Act are transferred to the Department of Insurance and Director of Insurance, respectively. Provides for the transfer of books, records, papers, documents, property, contracts, causes of action, pending business, and certain funds from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance. Provides that rules and proposed rules by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation under the Act shall become rules and proposed rules of the Department of Insurance. Provides that all moneys received by the Department of Insurance under the Act shall be deposited into the Insurance Financial Regulation Fund (rather than the Financial Institution Fund). Makes conforming and grammatical changes throughout the Act. Amends the State Finance Act and the Financial Institutions Act to make conforming changes. Amends the Residential Real Property Disclosure Act to transfer authority over the predatory lending database from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to the Department of Insurance.
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• Introduced: 04/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Paul Faraci (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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VT bill #S0193 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a secure forensic facility operated by the Commissioner of Corrections for individuals involved in the criminal justice system who are facing charges punishable by a life sentence and have been found incompetent to stand trial, or who have been acquitted of such offenses and are not deemed in need of treatment. The facility will provide competency restoration services, which can include medication, education, and other support, to help individuals regain their competency to stand trial. The bill also mandates that misdemeanor charges against a person found incompetent to stand trial will be dismissed if the case remains inactive for a period equal to or longer than the maximum sentence for the offense, unless the court finds dismissal to be contrary to the interests of justice. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain rules of evidence, specifically those concerning privileges, will not apply to proceedings related to competency restoration and the granting or revocation of conditional release from the forensic facility. The Commissioner of Corrections is required to establish emergency rules for the facility by January 1, 2027, and permanent rules thereafter.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons; to require the court, unless contrary to the interests of justice, to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial if, after the finding of incompetence, the case remains inactive for a continuous period of time equal to or greater than the maximum sentence for the offense; and to limit the applicability of the Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings involving competency restoration and granting or revoking conditional release from a forensic facility.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ginny Lyons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (10:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 1)
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TN bill #SB0269 • Last Action 03/11/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," establishes a producer responsibility program for packaging materials to promote recycling, reuse, and composting, aiming to create jobs and reduce landfill waste. Producers of goods will be required to join a "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which is a nonprofit organization formed by producers to manage their obligations. These PROs will be responsible for developing and implementing plans to collect, recycle, reuse, or compost certain packaging materials, referred to as "covered materials," which generally exclude items like long-term storage packaging, materials used in commercial processes, and specific regulated products. The bill outlines the creation of a producer responsibility program advisory board to advise the PROs and the Department of Environment and Conservation, which will oversee the program, approve PROs and their plans, and establish lists of recyclable and compostable materials. Producers will contribute financially to the PROs through dues, which will be varied based on factors like the quantity of materials introduced into the state, their recyclability, and the use of recycled content, to fund the collection and processing of covered materials. The act also details requirements for needs assessments, producer responsibility plan proposals, annual reporting, and enforcement, with penalties for non-compliance, and includes provisions for local governments to participate as service providers.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 01/23/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Steve Southerland (R)*, Sara Kyle (D), Charlane Oliver (D), Raumesh Akbari (D), Jeff Yarbro (D), Jessie Seal (R), Becky Massey (R), Page Walley (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Government Operations Hearing (08:30:00 3/11/2026 Cordell Hull Building)
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CO bill #SB097 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to decriminalize consensual commercial sexual activity between adults statewide, meaning that local ordinances or regulations criminalizing such activity will no longer be valid. It repeals existing state laws against prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and prostitute making a display. While penalties for pandering (arranging sexual activity for profit) involving threats or intimidation, and for pimping (living off the earnings of another's commercial sexual activity) are maintained, the terminology is updated to reflect "commercial sexual activity" instead of "prostitution." The bill also makes conforming changes to laws related to human trafficking, public nuisances, law enforcement certification, and the regulation of businesses like escort bureaus and massage parlors, while eliminating a specific court program for prostitution-related offenses.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires the statewide decriminalization of commercial sexual activity among consenting adults. It declares that decriminalizing commercial sexual activity among consenting adults is a matter of statewide concern and expressly preempts statutory or home rule city, town, city and county, or county ordinances, resolutions, regulations, or codes criminalizing commercial sexual activity. The bill repeals the state criminal offenses of prostitution, soliciting for prostitution, keeping a place of prostitution, patronizing a prostitute, and prostitute making display. It also repeals the offense of pandering when it involves knowingly arranging or offering to arrange a situation that permits a person to practice prostitution. The bill maintains current state criminal penalties for pandering that involves menacing or criminal intimidation and for pimping, but it changes terminology in those offenses by replacing "prostitution" with "commercial sexual activity". The bill makes various conforming amendments, including those related to: Reporting requirements, immunity, affirmative defenses, and criminal conviction records in human trafficking cases; public nuisances; certification by the peace officers standards and training board; and the regulation of escort bureaus and massage parlors. The bill eliminates a court program for persons charged with certain prostitution-related offenses.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Lisa Cutter (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/11/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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IL bill #SB2829 • Last Action 03/11/2026
MID ILLINOIS-MEDICAL DISTRICT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District and modifies the powers of its governing body, the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. The Commission will now hold a specific meeting in February of even-numbered years to elect its officers, and annual meetings for budgeting and other business, rather than just annual meetings for all purposes. Importantly, the Commission is prohibited from using eminent domain, a legal process to acquire private property for public use, for properties located within a specific area defined by 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south. The bill also authorizes the Commission to construct or facilitate the construction of various facilities, including housing, educational buildings, and research facilities, and requires that the Commission's master plans be delivered to the advisory council and Springfield city council for their review, rather than requiring their approval.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Mid-Illinois Medical District Act. Expands the boundaries of the Mid-Illinois Medical District. Makes changes to the powers of the Mid-Illinois Medical District Commission. Requires the Commission to hold a regular meeting on the second Thursday of February in even-numbered years for the election of a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer from among its members and to hold meetings annually for the adoption of a budget and for other business purposes (rather than holding annual meetings for all purposes). Provides that the Commission may not acquire property between 11th Street on the east, Madison Street on the north, Walnut Street on the west, and South Grand Avenue on the south by exercising the right of eminent domain under the Eminent Domain Act. Authorizes the Commission to construct or cause to be constructed, among other things, housing, educational buildings, and research facilities. Requires the Commission's master plans to be delivered to (rather than approved by) the advisory council and the Springfield city council.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Senate Local Government Committee Hearing (15:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 409)
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KS bill #SB360 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, enacting the Kansas Consumer Prescription Protection and Accountability Act, establishes regulations for pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are entities that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health plans. Key provisions include requiring PBMs to register with the state's commissioner of insurance, mandating transparency in reporting rebate amounts and reimbursement practices, and setting standards for pharmacy audits to ensure fairness and prevent overreach by auditing entities. The bill also prohibits certain PBM practices, such as reimbursing pharmacies below acquisition costs plus a dispensing fee, using extrapolation for penalties unless required by federal law, and imposing retroactive fees. Additionally, it clarifies that audits involving clinical judgment must include a pharmacist and sets limits on the scope of audits. The legislation also introduces registration requirements for auditing entities and outlines procedures for examinations of PBMs by the commissioner to ensure compliance with the act, while also protecting sensitive health information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act; providing for the regulation of pharmacy benefits managers; requiring the registration of auditing entities; establishing procedures and requirements for the conduct of pharmacy audits, pharmacy benefits manager reporting and examinations; amending K.S.A. 40-222 and 40-3831 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-202, 40-3821, 40-3822, 40-3823, 40-3824, 40-3825, 40-3826, 40-3827 and 40-3828a and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40-3828, 65-16,121, 65-16,122, 65-16,123, 65- 16,124, 65-16,125 and 65-16,126 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 40-3829 and 40-3830.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 218-N
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MD bill #HB1271 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Reparations - Board, Fund, and Excise Tax on Endowments - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Reparations Board, comprised of members appointed by various legislative leaders and the Governor, to examine past reparations and recommend grants to individuals impacted by historic inequality. It also creates the Maryland Reparations Fund, which will receive revenue from a new excise tax imposed on nonpublic institutions with endowments of at least $2 billion, with a tax rate of 4%. This fund will be used to provide grants for initiatives aimed at repairing inequities stemming from historic discrimination, and up to 20% of the fund can be used annually for the Board's administration. The bill also makes technical changes to tax laws to include this new endowment excise tax in various administrative and procedural contexts, with the new tax provisions taking effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and the overall act becoming effective July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Reparations Board to make certain examinations regarding reparations payments and make recommendations to the Governor and the General Assembly to provide grants to persons impacted by historic inequality; imposing an excise tax on nonpublic institutions that have an endowment of at least $2,000,000,000; requiring the revenue from the endowment excise tax to be deposited into the Maryland Reparations Fund to provide grants to persons impacted by historic inequality; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Malcolm Ruff (D)*, Gabriel Acevero (D), Frank Conaway (D), Ashanti Martínez (D), Aletheia McCaskill (D), Caylin Young (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3722 • Last Action 03/11/2026
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Department of Human Services' divisions related to behavioral health, consolidating the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. It makes numerous conforming changes across various state acts, including the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Public Aid Code, to reflect this structural change. Additionally, the bill repeals several task forces and acts related to behavioral health, including the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act, as well as provisions related to COVID-19 public health emergencies and pilot programs for workplace violence prevention and psychiatric bed access.
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Bill Summary: Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Koehler (D)*, Mattie Hunter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Committee Hearing (11:00:00 3/11/2026 Room 400)
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MD bill #HB1278 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission within the State Department of Education to oversee grant awards to eligible organizations that provide "positive youth development programming," which are structured, evidence-based activities for youth (birth through 25 years old) that include adult mentors and family engagement, and are offered outside regular school hours. The bill also creates the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund that will receive money from various sources, including judgments or settlements against social media companies found to have harmed youth, and any interest earned on the fund will be added back to it. The Commission will be responsible for setting up a grant process, awarding funds to eligible organizations like community groups, local governments, and schools, and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs, with a requirement for meaningful youth involvement in its work. The bill also specifies that the fund can be used for administrative costs related to legal actions against social media companies, the administration of the commission and its grants, and primarily for grants to support youth development programs, with the stipulation that this funding is meant to supplement, not replace, existing funding. The establishment of these provisions is contingent on the state receiving funds from a settlement or judgment against a social media company related to harm to children, and the bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, unless certain conditions are not met by June 30, 2030.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission in the State Department of Education to make grant awards to certain eligible organizations that provide positive youth development programming to certain youth; establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stephanie Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/11/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3907 • Last Action 03/10/2026
CHILD CARE-TERMINOLOGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Illinois statutes to standardize terminology related to child care services, replacing terms like "day care," "daycare," and "day-care" with the singular term "child care." It also makes specific changes to the Child Care Act of 1969, including updating definitions for "day care center," "part day child care facility," and "day care agency," as well as modifying provisions related to unlicensed practice, criminal background investigations, and advertisements. Additionally, the bill repeals exemptions from licensure for certain child care homes serving military personnel or children from foreign countries. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 212)
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MN bill #SF3859 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Coverage without cost-sharing requirement of immunization for routine use without a prescription
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that health insurance plans in Minnesota must cover immunizations for routine use without requiring patients to pay any out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or co-payments, starting July 1, 2026. It expands the definition of "preventive items and services" to include immunizations recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the West Coast Health Alliance, in addition to existing recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill also establishes the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, composed of at least 16 members including scientists, clinicians, and public health leaders, to develop and publish recommended vaccine schedules for all age groups, and to advise on updates to vaccine requirements for school and postsecondary institution enrollment. This council will operate under transparent, deliberative processes and will have the power to override existing state vaccine schedules if the commissioner of health does not adequately consider their recommendations. Finally, the bill appropriates funds for the operation of this new advisory council.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; mandating coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription; establishing the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council; establishing advisory council duties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Matt Klein (D)*, Alice Mann (D), Melissa Wiklund (D), Liz Boldon (D), Erin Murphy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection (12:30:00 3/10/2026 )
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MN bill #SF3612 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Patient-Centered Care program establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes, reduce state healthcare costs, and increase transparency for public healthcare programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. It authorizes direct payments from the state to healthcare providers for services rendered to eligible enrollees, moving away from current managed care contracts. The bill also allows the state to contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) to handle tasks like claims processing and customer service, with the crucial stipulation that these ASOs will not bear any financial risk. In counties that use a county-based purchasing (CBP) system, these CBPs can act as the ASO. The program will also fund expanded care coordination services, which can include patient navigation, help with program eligibility, transportation, chronic disease management, and support for individuals with serious mental illness or substance abuse disorders, with budgets based on operational costs and community needs, not financial risk. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws and repeals sections related to integrated health partnerships and payment restructuring for care coordination, effectively transitioning away from those models.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Patient-Centered Care program; authorizing direct state payments to health care providers; authorizing contracting with administrative services organizations; appropriating money; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.1841, subdivision 1; 62U.03, subdivisions 1, 10; 62U.06, subdivision 2; 62W.14; 256B.021, subdivision 4; 256B.0625, subdivisions 56a, 58; 256B.072, subdivisions 1, 2; 256B.0757, subdivision 6; 256B.198; 256L.01, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0753; 256B.0755.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : John Marty (D)*, John Hoffman (D), Alice Mann (D), Liz Boldon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health and Human Services (08:30:00 3/10/2026 )
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RI bill #H7509 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by replacing the existing definitions of "classified data" and "personal information" with a new, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which includes any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly. It also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain robust, risk-based information security programs that align with industry best practices, and requires that any disclosure of personally identifiable information to third parties be governed by written contracts ensuring similar security measures. Furthermore, the bill expands the list of entities that must be notified in the event of a data breach to include the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor, and it increases the penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond existing fines. These changes are intended to strengthen data protection and enhance the response to cybersecurity incidents, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lauren Carson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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KS bill #HB2702 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal record check, providing for the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants and requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires applicants for a physician assistant (PA) license to undergo a criminal record check, which involves fingerprinting and submission to state and national criminal history record checks, with a fee to cover the costs. It also updates the definitions and requirements related to the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants, now referred to as physician associates, by emphasizing "collaboration" over "direction and supervision" and introducing the concept of a "practice agreement." The bill clarifies the scope of practice for PAs, allowing them to provide a broader range of healthcare services, including prescribing drugs and durable medical equipment, and outlines conditions for PAs with varying levels of experience to practice independently or under physician supervision. Furthermore, it mandates the revocation of a PA's license under certain circumstances, such as conviction of a felony or certain misdemeanors, and clarifies that PAs must use their professional titles only when licensed. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning health professions and practices, including updating references and definitions to reflect the changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to physician assistant practice agreements; providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal history record check; providing for the collaboration between a physician and a physician assistant; requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances; amending K.S.A. 65-28,127, 65-28a01, 65-28a02, 65- 28a03, 65-28a04, 65-28a05, 65-28a06, 65-28a08, 65-28a09 and 65- 28a11 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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CT bill #HB05474 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act Concerning Oversight Of Medical Care For Persons Who Are Incarcerated At The Department Of Correction.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Correction to update its plan for providing healthcare services to incarcerated individuals, ensuring adequate mental health staffing, annual physical exams, timely initial health assessments, appropriate housing for those needing medical or mental health care, and access to vaccines. It also mandates that the department report detailed information about medical care, including medication administration delays and adverse outcomes, organized by correctional institution, in an annual report to legislative committees. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new position, the Correction Medical Deputy Ombuds, within the Office of the Correction Ombuds, to oversee efforts to help eligible incarcerated individuals apply for Medicaid before their release from a correctional institution.
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Bill Summary: To (1) require the Department of Correction to update its plan for medical care for persons who are incarcerated and report various information concerning medical care organized by correctional institution in an annual report, and (2) establish the position of Correction Medical Deputy Ombuds to oversee efforts to obtain Medicaid for eligible persons who are incarcerated prior to discharge from a correctional institution.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Lucy Dathan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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MD bill #HB1452 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County to revitalize the area around the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road intersection, which has experienced decades of low housing and economic development and contains deteriorated or blighted areas. The Authority, a governmental instrumentality, will be managed by a Board of Directors composed of state and county officials, legislative appointees, and community members, and will be responsible for supporting and developing a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with local residents. The Authority is authorized to modify the boundaries of the target revitalization area with a majority vote and must report its revitalization strategy to the Governor and legislative committees by December 15, 2027. The bill also outlines the Authority's powers, including making loans and grants, acquiring property, and entering into contracts, while also specifying its financial management and reporting requirements, and exempting it from certain taxes and procurement laws, with the exception of specific provisions related to public ethics and financial oversight. The Act takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; and requiring the Authority, by December 15, 2027, to report its neighborhood revitalization strategy to the Governor and certain legislative committees.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Karen Toles (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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MD bill #HB1012 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Public Health - Local Suicide Fatality Review Teams - Authorization
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes counties and municipalities in Maryland to establish local suicide fatality review teams, referred to as "local teams," which are multidisciplinary and multiagency groups tasked with preventing suicide deaths by reviewing suicide deaths, identifying risk factors, promoting coordination among relevant entities, and developing recommendations. These local teams must coordinate with the State Suicide Fatality Review Committee and operate under its guidance. Importantly, meetings of local teams where individual suicide cases are discussed are exempt from the Maryland Open Meetings Act, meaning they can be closed to the public to protect sensitive information. Furthermore, all information and records acquired by a local team are considered confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act, with limited exceptions for statistical compilations or reports that do not identify individuals. This confidentiality extends to prohibiting members of local teams and those attending meetings from testifying in any civil or criminal proceeding about information presented or opinions formed during these meetings, unless that information was obtained independently. The bill also specifies that mental health and substance abuse treatment records are subject to additional privacy protections.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing a county or municipality to establish a local suicide fatality review team; requiring a local team to coordinate with the State Suicide Fatality Review Committee; exempting certain meetings of a local team from the Maryland Open Meetings Act; providing that certain information acquired by a local team is confidential and exempt from disclosure under the Maryland Public Information Act; and prohibiting certain persons from testifying in any proceeding about details of a local team meeting.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kris Fair (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
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MI bill #SB0313 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Fire: other; requirements for certain child care organizations and procedures for certain investigations; modify and make other revisions to 1973 PA 116. Amends secs. 2, 3, 5n, 10 & 11c of 1973 PA 116 (MCL 722.112 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's child care organization licensing law to update various regulations and procedural requirements. It makes several key changes, including updating language around rule-making processes, clarifying inspection and background check procedures for child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes, and establishing new provisions for temporary relocation during disasters. Specifically, the bill modifies requirements for establishing ad hoc committees to develop child care organization rules, streamlines criminal background check processes for child care staff and household members, provides more flexibility for school-based child care centers in meeting fire safety and health inspection requirements, and creates a mechanism for child care organizations to temporarily operate in new locations during emergencies. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of child and family records, with specific exceptions for legislative oversight, child welfare administration, and accreditation purposes. Additionally, the bill adds a provision exempting audio and video recordings provided to the department from public disclosure under the state's freedom of information act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1973 PA 116, entitled"An act to provide for the protection of children through the licensing and regulation of child care organizations; to provide for the establishment of standards of care for child care organizations; to prescribe powers and duties of certain departments of this state and adoption facilitators; to provide penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,"by amending sections 2, 3, 5n, 10, and 11c (MCL 722.112, 722.113, 722.115n, 722.120, and 722.121c), section 2 as amended by 2022 PA 111, section 3 as amended and section 11c as added by 2017 PA 257, section 5n as added by 2017 PA 256, and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 304.
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• Introduced: 05/15/2025
• Added: 05/15/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Sarah Anthony (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 05/15/2025
• Last Action: Senate Housing and Human Services (12:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building 100 N. Capitol Avenue, La)
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IL bill #SB2906 • Last Action 03/10/2026
TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, establishes the rights of transportation network drivers (TNDs), individuals who use their own vehicles to provide ride-sharing services through companies like Uber or Lyft, to organize, join unions, and collectively bargain with transportation network companies (TNCs). It defines TNDs and TNCs, outlines unfair labor practices for both parties, and sets up procedures for designating bargaining representatives and resolving disputes through the Illinois Labor Relations Board and the Department of Labor. The Act also includes provisions for administrative fees to support TND organizations, mandates that sectoral agreements (collective bargaining agreements) cover specific topics like compensation and benefits, and makes conforming changes to other laws, such as the Freedom of Information Act, to ensure its provisions are implemented effectively.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Mike Halpin (D), Bill Cunningham (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Michael Hastings (D), Christopher Belt (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Paul Faraci (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Labor Committee Hearing (17:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 212)
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RI bill #H7357 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act to enhance protections for sensitive personal information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. It mandates that entities collecting this data, referred to as "regulated entities" or "small businesses," must obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting it, with certain exceptions for legally permissible purposes like providing requested services or complying with the law. The bill strictly prohibits the sale of this data without explicit consumer permission, requiring a separate authorization for sales that details who will buy the data, for what purpose, and for how long. It grants consumers the right to know what data is being collected, to access it, to request its deletion, and to withdraw consent. The act also imposes data security requirements and restricts the use of geofencing technology around healthcare facilities providing reproductive or gender-affirming services to prevent tracking or data collection. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for individuals to sue for violations and for the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions, treating violations as deceptive trade practices. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act. This act would further protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data. The act would require the holders of such data, with certain exceptions, obtain consent from a consumer before collecting the data. The act would prohibit the sale of the data without the permission of the consumer. The act contains several enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law, including an individual cause of action and authority for the attorney general to bring enforcement of an action. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jason Knight (D)*, Jennifer Boylan (D), Carol McEntee (D), June Speakman (D), Susan Donovan (D), Lauren Carson (D), Grace Diaz (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Tina Spears (D), Katie Kazarian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3506 • Last Action 03/10/2026
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws protecting crime victims and survivors of sexual assault. It amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act to allow hospitals and healthcare facilities, starting January 1, 2028, to use a TeleSANE system, which is a telecommunications system that enables a qualified medical provider at a distant location to remotely supervise or "precept" a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors. The bill also modifies the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 to ensure that when law enforcement records of minors are accessed by victims and their attorneys, identifying information about other victims is removed if there are multiple victims, especially in sex offense cases. Additionally, it amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act to require that a victim cannot be excluded from a trial unless a written motion to do so is filed at least 60 days before the trial date. Finally, the bill revises the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act to expand eligibility for the program to include household members of victims and allows participants to reapply for certification for an additional four years, while also clarifying procedures for name changes and certification cancellations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Christopher Belt (D), Mark Walker (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Laura Murphy (D), Napoleon Harris (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Criminal Law Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 409)
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CT bill #HB05476 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act Concerning Oversight Of Efforts To Prevent Human Trafficking.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator within the Office of Policy and Management to coordinate state agency efforts to combat human trafficking, develop training curricula on identifying and assisting victims, and create a database and directory of services. It also expands the membership of the Trafficking in Persons Council, which is a group that advises on issues related to human trafficking, to include the new coordinator and other representatives. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all employees of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Court Support Services Division receive training on human trafficking, and it requires the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations for children in out-of-home care. The Child Advocate will now be required to submit an annual report on the treatment needs and placement stability of children in certain residential facilities, and a temporary task force will be created to implement recommendations for strengthening the state's response to human trafficking. Finally, certain duties of the Commissioner of Children and Families regarding child trafficking will become mandatory rather than discretionary.
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Bill Summary: To establish a Human Trafficking Prevention Coordinator, add additional members to the Trafficking in Persons Council, require all employees of the Department of Children and Families and the Court Support Services Division to undergo training regarding human trafficking, require the Commissioner of Children and Families to assess the security of placement locations, require the Child Advocate to submit an annual report, establish a temporary task force and make various duties of the Department of Children and Families concerning trafficking mandatory.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Lucy Dathan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 )
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NY bill #S06599 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Permits assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law when either the person has substantially prevailed, or if the agency failed to respond within the statutory time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to modify the provisions for awarding attorney's fees and litigation costs in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) cases. Under the proposed changes, courts may assess reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs against a government agency in two scenarios: first, when the person requesting records has substantially prevailed in their case, and second, when the agency failed to respond to a records request within the legally mandated timeframe. The bill also clarifies that these provisions do not limit any existing legal remedies available under the Civil Practice Law and Rules. This modification aims to provide stronger legal protections and incentives for government agencies to promptly and accurately respond to public records requests, while ensuring that individuals who are wrongly denied access to public records can recover their legal expenses. The bill would take effect on the first of September following its enactment.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to permitting assessment of certain fees and costs upon wrongful denial of access to records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/18/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Jackson (D)*, Brad Hoylman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/18/2025
• Last Action: Senate Investigations and Government Operations Committee Hearing (00:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 611 LOB)
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KS bill #SB431 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Establishing the remote practice of pharmacy, requiring certain conditions for such practice and limiting activities performed under such practice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the framework for the remote practice of pharmacy in Kansas, allowing pharmacies to employ individuals, referred to as "remote workers" (which include pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians), to perform pharmacy duties from locations outside the main pharmacy premises. Key provisions require employing pharmacies to maintain records of remote workers for two years, including their contact information and practice locations, with personally identifiable information kept confidential and subject to expiration in 2031 unless re-enacted. Pharmacies must also ensure remote work areas are free from outside observation, that remote work devices are provided, secured, and capable of maintaining patient data integrity, and that all external communications occur through these secure devices. A comprehensive written policy and procedure manual is mandated, covering remote practice operations, security, patient privacy (prohibiting printing or non-electronic patient information at remote sites), inspection rights, audits, quality improvement, and procedures for remote worker supervision and contact. Specific educational and training requirements are outlined for pharmacy interns and technicians before they can engage in remote practice, and supervising pharmacists must be physically present or continuously observing interns via video and audio for intern hours to count. Importantly, pharmacists practicing remotely are prohibited from handling drugs, packaging, compounding, dispensing, or labeling, while interns and technicians can handle the prescription process and communicate with prescribers, and with supervision, can contact patients for clarification and transfer prescriptions. This remote practice framework does not apply to medical care facility pharmacies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to the practice of pharmacy; allowing a pharmacy to employ certain remote workers to engage in the remote practice of pharmacy; providing for the supervision and duties of remote pharmacy workers.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health and Welfare
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 112-N
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VT bill #S0298 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An act relating to creating the Vermont Voting Rights Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Vermont Voting Rights Act, aims to strengthen voting protections by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, or membership in a language minority group, and it will also prevent local racial gerrymandering, which is the manipulation of electoral district boundaries to disenfranchise or dilute the voting power of a particular racial group. The legislation introduces language assistance for voters who are limited English proficient, meaning they do not speak English as their primary language and have difficulty understanding or speaking English. It also establishes specific voting assistance methods for individuals over 65 and those with disabilities. To ensure fairness in election administration, the bill prohibits any changes to municipal electoral districts or systems within 60 days before a general election and creates a "pre-clearance" system, requiring municipalities to obtain authorization from the Attorney General's office before implementing such changes, ensuring they do not negatively impact protected classes. Furthermore, it restricts "at-large" districts, where all voters in a municipality elect all representatives, if these districts hinder a protected class's ability to elect candidates of their choice or influence election outcomes. The bill also establishes a Voter Education and Outreach Fund to support voter education initiatives and criminalizes voter intimidation, the spread of false information to registered voters intended to impede their voting, and interference with the voting process. Finally, it proposes to count certain incarcerated individuals by their residential address prior to incarceration for the purpose of reapportioning legislative districts, ensuring that their home communities are represented rather than the location of the correctional facility.
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Bill Summary: This bill will explicitly prohibit discrimination based on race or color or membership in a language minority group. It will prohibit local racial gerrymandering. This bill proposes to create language assistance in voting and elections and voting assistance methods for individuals above 65 years of age and individuals with disabilities. It prohibits municipal electoral changes within 60 days preceding a general election and creates a pre-clearance system where municipalities must first seek authorization from the Attorney General’s office for changes to electoral districts or systems. This bill prohibits at-large districts where these would impair the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election. It creates the Voter Education and Outreach Fund. This bill criminalizes the intimidation of S.298 voters, the communication of false information to registered voters, and interference with voting. It also proposes to count certain offenders by their residential address prior to incarceration for the purpose of periodic reapportionment of districts for the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 18 : Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D)*, Becca White (D), Phil Baruth (D), Seth Bongartz (D), Randy Brock (R), Thomas Chittenden (D), Alison Clarkson (D), Ann Cummings (D), Martine Gulick (D), Ruth Hardy (D), Nader Hashim (D), Ginny Lyons (D), Joseph Major (D), Andrew Perchlik (D), Robert Plunkett (D), Tanya Vyhovsky (D), Anne Watson (D), Richard Westman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Government Operations Hearing (14:30:00 3/10/2026 Room 4)
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MO bill #SB1149 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to streamline professional licensing for athletic trainers across multiple states. The compact creates a framework that allows licensed athletic trainers to more easily practice in different member states by establishing a uniform set of requirements and a centralized data system. Key provisions include creating a multi-state licensure privilege, establishing an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission to oversee implementation, and developing a coordinated data system to track licensure, adverse actions, and investigative information. The compact aims to increase public access to athletic training services, reduce administrative burdens for practitioners, enhance workforce mobility (particularly for military members and their spouses), and maintain strong public health and safety standards. Member states must meet specific criteria to join, such as having a mechanism for investigating complaints, maintaining continuing competence standards, and participating in a background check system. The compact provides a mechanism for interstate cooperation in licensing, disciplinary actions, and information sharing, while preserving each state's individual regulatory authority over athletic trainers practicing within its borders.
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Bill Summary: Establishes the Athletic Trainers Compact
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamie Burger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Hearing (10:00:00 3/10/2026 SCR 1 - 1st Floor)
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IL bill #SB2914 • Last Action 03/10/2026
SCH CD-REMOVE/DISMISS TEACHERS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code to provide teachers with more rights regarding written warnings for potentially remediable issues. Specifically, it allows a teacher to challenge the issuance of a written warning through their collective bargaining agreement to determine if the school board had just cause. The bill also mandates that these written warnings must precisely describe the misconduct that needs to be corrected and will automatically expire after four years from their issuance, with school districts required to make reasonable efforts to remove them from a teacher's personnel file after that period, unless an exception applies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code. In a provision requiring a school board, before setting a hearing on charges stemming from causes that are considered remediable, to give a teacher reasonable warning, in writing, stating specifically the causes that, if not removed, may result in charges, allows a teacher to grieve the issuance of such warning pursuant to the applicable collective bargaining agreement to determine whether the board had just cause in issuing the warning. Requires the written warning to narrowly specify the nature of the alleged misconduct that needs to be remedied. Provides that under no circumstances may the written warning remain effective for longer than 4 years from the date of the issuance of the written warning. Requires the school district to use reasonable efforts to remove the written warning from the teacher's personnel file after the 4 years have elapsed or sooner if agreed to through the exclusive bargaining representative, with an exception. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Meg Loughran Cappel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 212)
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MO bill #SB1430 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Missouri law to create comprehensive regulations for metal recycling entities and scrap metal yards, focusing on preventing the sale of stolen metals. The bill establishes new definitions for regulated metals (including copper, brass, bronze, aluminum, catalytic converters, and certain batteries) and requires metal recycling businesses to maintain detailed records of metal purchases. Key provisions include mandating electronic transaction reporting to the state department of revenue within two business days of purchase, requiring sellers to provide photo identification and proof of ownership, and restricting metal purchases to between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The legislation also imposes significant penalties for businesses that knowingly purchase stolen metals, including fines ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 and potential license revocation. Additionally, the bill requires metal recycling entities to display prominent notices about identification requirements, maintain transaction records for at least 36 months, and consult a state-provided list of known receivers of stolen property before completing any transaction. These measures are designed to create a more transparent and accountable system for metal recycling and reduce opportunities for selling stolen metals.
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Bill Summary: Modifies and creates new provisions relating to regulation of certain metals
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Henderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Hearing (10:00:00 3/10/2026 SCR 1 - 1st Floor)
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IL bill #SB2913 • Last Action 03/10/2026
SCH CD-TEACHER EVALUATION PLAN
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code concerning teacher evaluations, specifically addressing the use of student growth data. Beginning July 1, 2026, if a school district and its teachers cannot agree on whether to include student growth as a factor in teacher performance ratings, and there isn't a collective bargaining agreement that already covers the teacher evaluation plan, then the student growth component will be removed from the evaluation plan. This change aims to provide a resolution mechanism when agreement on this specific aspect of teacher evaluations cannot be reached.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Evaluation of Certified Employees Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, if a school district and its teachers cannot reach agreement over the decision on whether to incorporate the use of data and indicators on student growth as a factor in rating teaching performance into a teacher evaluation plan and there is no collective bargaining agreement that includes or incorporates by reference the teacher evaluation plan, then the student growth component shall be removed from the teacher evaluation plan. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Committee Hearing (14:00:00 3/10/2026 Room 212)
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CT bill #HB05465 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning The Towing And Storage Of Motor Vehicles.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the regulation and transparency of towing and storing motor vehicles by establishing a publicly accessible electronic portal to track towed vehicles, updating towing and storage rates, creating a Police-Ordered Towing Council to advise on policies and rates, and outlining procedures for the sale of towed vehicles. It also mandates traffic incident management training for towing professionals, establishes a Towing Advisory Council to modernize auction processes, and revises the consumer bill of rights for towing services. Key provisions include requirements for towing services to submit detailed information about towed vehicles to the electronic portal within strict timeframes, the establishment of specific rates for various types of towing and storage, including a new surcharge for electric vehicles, and enhanced consumer protections regarding notification and the sale of vehicles. The bill also clarifies complaint procedures for police-ordered towing and requires wrecker services to provide advance notice of changes to their internal policies or forms.
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Bill Summary: To implement various provisions concerning towing and storing motor vehicles, including an electronic portal to locate towed vehicles, addendums to the rates and charges, the Police-Ordered Towing Council, the sale of towed motor vehicles, traffic incident management training, the Towing Advisory Council and the consumer bill of rights.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Transportation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Transportation Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CT bill #SB00397 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Democracy And Government Accountability.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several provisions aimed at enhancing accountability in law enforcement and government operations. It establishes a new civil right of action allowing individuals to sue for deprivation of rights secured by the U.S. Constitution, with provisions for damages and attorney's fees, and clarifies that this right extends to claims against federal officers and employees, drawing guidance from federal law (42 USC 1983). The bill also expands the Attorney General's authority to investigate and take legal action against practices that violate constitutional rights or interfere with the exercise of those rights, including the ability to seek injunctive relief and damages, and clarifies the Attorney General's role in such matters. Furthermore, it revises the investigation process for peace officer-involved deaths and use of force, defining "peace officer" more broadly and granting the Inspector General unrestricted access to scenes and evidence, while also establishing new guidelines for the use of deadly force by peace officers, emphasizing objective reasonableness and exploring alternatives. The bill also prohibits peace officers from wearing facial coverings or disguises while interacting with the public, with specific exceptions, and makes violations a misdemeanor, while also removing certain immunities for officers who commit specific torts while knowingly violating this provision. Additionally, it restricts peace officers from detaining or arresting individuals for civil offenses within protected areas, state facilities, or municipal facilities unless acting under a judicial warrant, and creates a new framework for reporting and publicly displaying data on immigration enforcement activities within the state to ensure transparency and accountability. Finally, it amends laws regarding comparative certification for police officers from other jurisdictions and clarifies employer liability when peace officers interfere with the public's right to photograph or record them while on duty, removing certain immunities for officers who commit specific torts while interfering with such recordings.
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Bill Summary: To enact statutory provisions providing for the accountable administration and enforcement of law in the state.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Judiciary Committee, Matt Lesser (D), Matt Blumenthal (D), Saud Anwar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CT bill #HB05449 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Automated License Plate Reader Systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are devices that capture images of license plates and convert them into computer-readable data, and the data derived from them. Starting October 1, 2026, public and law enforcement agencies can only use these systems for specific purposes, such as weigh station duties or assisting in active criminal investigations, locating missing persons, or recovering stolen vehicles, and cannot use the data to monitor individuals based on protected characteristics like race or sexual orientation, or to investigate activities protected by the First Amendment, or for immigration enforcement or reproductive/gender-affirming healthcare related investigations. All collected ALPR data must be retained for no more than seven days unless it's for a warrant, court order, or highway usage fees, and agencies are prohibited from sharing data except with specific law enforcement entities or individuals requesting their own vehicle data, with strict conditions. The bill also mandates the adoption of a model policy by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council by December 1, 2026, detailing permissible uses, data retention, access, sharing, and oversight, which law enforcement agencies must then implement or adopt a more protective policy by January 1, 2027, with regulations to follow by January 1, 2028. Furthermore, agencies must report their ALPR usage annually, and the Institute for Municipal and Regional Policy at The University of Connecticut will compile these reports and make recommendations for legislation.
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Bill Summary: To regulate the use of automated license plate reader systems and safeguard data derived from such systems.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Judiciary Committee, Saud Anwar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CT bill #HB05439 • Last Action 03/09/2026
An Act Concerning Civil Immigration Detainers For Persons Who Are Charged With The Commission Of A Class A, B Or C Felony Or A Family Violence Crime.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to allow law enforcement officers to detain individuals for up to forty-eight hours based on a civil immigration detainer, which is a request from federal immigration authorities like ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to hold someone suspected of violating immigration laws or facing removal. This detention is now permitted if the individual has been charged, after a finding of probable cause, with a serious crime, specifically a class A, B, or C felony, or a family violence crime, or if they are identified as a match in the federal Terrorist Screening Database. Previously, such detentions were more restricted, often requiring a judicial warrant or conviction of specific serious offenses. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement can share certain information with federal immigration authorities and allows for interviews under specific circumstances, but it maintains protections for confidential information and requires records of such interactions to be public.
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Bill Summary: To permit law enforcement to detain for a limited period a person charged, after a finding of probable cause, with a class A, B or C felony or a family violence crime for purposes of a civil immigration detainer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/9/2026 )
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CO bill #SB104 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Require Key Boxes at Schools
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that by July 1, 2028, every school district, charter school, and nonpublic school in Colorado must install at least one exterior key box meeting Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1037 on each school building. These key boxes, to be placed in a location determined after consulting with local law enforcement agencies (such as sheriff's offices or police departments), must contain keys and access codes for law enforcement to enter all buildings and rooms on school grounds. Additionally, the key boxes must include detailed maps of the school grounds, identifying access points to buildings, rooms, stairwells, and hallways, as well as the locations of critical utilities, automated external defibrillators (AEDs), trauma kits, and other emergency aids. The bill also clarifies that the contents of these key boxes are not considered public records under the Colorado Open Records Act, and school employees are protected from civil liability for their installation and use unless they acted with gross negligence or bad faith. Furthermore, money from the school security disbursement program can be used to fund the installation of these key boxes.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires each school district or, for an institute charter school or nonpublic school, the school, to install a key box that contains keys and other access control devices necessary for law enforcement agencies to access each building and room located on the school grounds. The bill permits using school security disbursement program money to install a key box.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Larry Liston (R)*, Marc Snyder (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing (13:30:00 3/9/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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KS bill #HB2519 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent certain exceptions to the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), which generally requires public records to be accessible to the public. Specifically, it ensures that information regarding emergency contacts for driver's license holders, records of the state child death review board, certain details related to reinsurance transactions by insurance companies, and records of fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic beverages will remain confidential. It also makes permanent the confidentiality of documents and discussions of elder and dependent adult abuse multidisciplinary teams. These provisions were previously set to expire on July 1, 2026, but this bill removes those expiration dates, making them permanent exceptions to public disclosure. The bill also amends K.S.A. 45-229, which outlines the legislative review process for exceptions to the KORA, to reflect these permanent changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to public records; continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure thereof; amending K.S.A. 8-2,158, 40-221b and 41-353 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22a-243, 45-229 and 75-782 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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AZ bill #SB1006 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing contributions from in-state individuals. Previously, campaigns had to itemize individual contributions from in-state donors exceeding $100 for an election cycle; this bill raises that threshold to $200. This means that smaller individual contributions from in-state donors, up to $200, will now be aggregated and reported as a lump sum, rather than requiring individual details like the contributor's name, occupation, and employer. The bill also adjusts the aggregate amount for these smaller contributions accordingly, from $100 to $200. This change impacts how campaigns report their financial activities, specifically concerning contributions from individuals within Arizona.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to campaign contributions and expenses.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Rules (13:00:00 3/9/2026 HHR 4)
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WV bill #HB5381 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to consolidate and modernize West Virginia's energy development policy by significantly restructuring the Office of Energy and its responsibilities. It transfers the Office of Coalfield Community Development into the Office of Energy, eliminating the former's separate reporting requirements and sunset date, and establishes a new "Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026." The bill reorients the Office of Energy to develop a long-term energy strategy that encompasses coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, renewables, hydrogen, and geothermal energy, prioritizing stability, efficiency, innovation, low cost, and energy independence. It also repeals outdated duties, empowers the Office to hold stakeholder meetings and create rules, and integrates elements of the former "Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023" into a new "Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026." The Office will now be responsible for identifying suitable sites for various energy generation projects, developing criteria for "energy-ready communities," and creating a state energy security plan, including conducting biennial energy emergency exercises to assess readiness.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §5B-2A-1, §5B-2A-3, §5B-2A-4, §5B-2A-9, §5B-2A-12, §5B-2F-1, §5B-2F-2, §5B-2F-3, §5B-2F-4, §5B-2H-2, §5B-2J-2, §5B-2N-1, §5B-2N-2, §5B-2N-3, and §5B-2N-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, to amend the code by adding new sections, designated §5B-2F-1a, §5B-2F-2a, §5B-2N-1a, §5B-2N-2b, §5B-2N-4a, §5B-2N-5, §5B-2N-6, and to repeal §5B-2A-10, §5B-2A-14, §5B-2F-5, §5B-2O-1, §5B-2O-2, §5B-2O-3, §5B-2O-4, all relating to the consolidation and development of a comprehensive energy development policy and plan under the direction of the West Virginia Office of Energy; transferring the Office of Coalfield Community Development as a program within the Office of Energy; eliminating annual report of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; eliminating the sunset date of the Office of Coalfield Community Development; establishing the Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026; eliminating outdated and misaligned duties of the Office of Energy; repurposing the Office of Energy with developing a long-lasting energy policy that embraces coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, renewable, hydrogen, and geothermal sources of energy that emphasizes stability, efficiency, innovation, stable baseload generation, low cost, independence, and security; eliminating the Office of Energy’s responsibility to develop an energy savings contracting program; empowering the Office of Energy to hold stakeholder meetings to develop a comprehensive energy plan and policy; granting the Office of Energy rulemaking powers; including the Office of Energy in the list of agencies empowered to assist in the growth of the Marcellus gas and natural gas liquid industries; repealing Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023 and merging its elements into the newly created Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026; creating definitions for the act; directing the Office of Energy to develop strategies for developing coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable fueled energy; directing the Office of Energy to submit an annual report of its findings and recommendations; authorizing the Office of Energy to identify and designate suitable sites for coal, geothermal, hydrogen, hydropower, natural gas, renewable, or nuclear electric generation projects; authorizing the Office of Energy to develop and adopt criteria for energy-ready community designations for local governments; directing the Office of Energy to develop a state energy security plan and to conduct energy emergency exercises to access the state’s energy emergency readiness; providing for reporting regarding emergency readiness; and technical cleanup of amended and reenacted sections.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*, Sean Hornbuckle (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate Energy, Industry and Mining Committee Meeting (14:00:00 3/9/2026 208-W)
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MD bill #SB842 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Public Service Commission - Administrative Operations and Personnel Matters (Public Service Commission Flexibility Act)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Public Service Commission Flexibility Act, establishes that the Public Service Commission's (PSC) authority is an essential government function, expands the duties of the Executive Secretary to include directing administrative affairs and approving expenses, and allows for the designation of a Deputy Executive Secretary to act in the Executive Secretary's absence. It also requires the PSC to submit its operating program budget to the Department of Budget and Management for informational purposes annually, maintain business and accounting records according to generally accepted principles, and undergo an independent audit of its accounts and transactions each fiscal year. Furthermore, the bill grants the PSC more flexibility in hiring and retaining various experts and personnel, including financial, modeling, and climate experts, and establishes an independent personnel management system for PSC employees based on merit, with fair procedures for hiring, promotion, termination, and grievance resolution, while ensuring these employees retain rights and benefits as state employees for transfer purposes. The bill also exempts the PSC from state and local taxation and clarifies that certain state finance and procurement laws do not apply to the PSC.
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Bill Summary: Establishing that the exercise by the Public Service Commission of its authority is an essential government function; altering the duties of the Commission and the Executive Secretary of the Commission; providing for the designation of a certain employee as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit certain information to the Department of Budget and Management each year, keep certain records, and submit to certain audits; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Feldman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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VA bill #SB85 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms & model operators, interoperability interfaces.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act, mandates that social media platforms and operators of artificial intelligence (AI) systems must create and maintain "interoperability interfaces," which are essentially standardized ways for different digital services to communicate and share data. Specifically, social media platforms will need to allow users to share their "social graph data" – information about their connections, interactions, and public profiles on the platform – with other social media platforms as the user chooses. Similarly, AI system operators must enable users to share "contextual data" – information about their interactions with the AI, such as prompts and preferences – with other AI systems. To facilitate this, these platforms and operators must use "open protocols," which are publicly available technical standards free of licensing fees, and ensure data sharing is continuous, real-time, and non-discriminatory. While they must disclose information about accessing these interfaces and can establish reasonable fees for high-volume data access, they are not required to share internal trade secrets, proprietary algorithms, or data that cannot be reasonably shared in an open format. The bill also clarifies that data obtained through these interfaces can only be used for safeguarding privacy, delivering requested services, or maintaining interoperability, and any received data must be reasonably secured. This legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms and operators; interoperability interfaces. Requires social media platforms and operators, defined in the bill, to implement third-party interoperability interfaces to allow users to share social graph data, defined in the bill, and contextual data associated with artificial intelligence systems, defined in the bill, as the user designates. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House Communications, Technology and Innovation Hearing (10:00:00 3/9/2026 House Committee Room C - 206)
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VA bill #HB483 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to protect citizens and healthcare stakeholders from high prescription drug costs by conducting affordability reviews of certain drugs. The Board will consist of five appointed members with expertise in healthcare and economics, who must disclose any conflicts of interest. A stakeholder council will also be created to advise the Board. The Board is tasked with identifying drugs that present affordability challenges, considering factors like wholesale acquisition cost, price concessions, therapeutic alternatives, and patient out-of-pocket costs, and may set an "upper payment limit" for these drugs. This limit will apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and programs, but not to Medicare Part D plans. The Board will meet regularly, provide opportunities for public comment, and report its findings and recommendations annually to the General Assembly, starting in December 2026. Certain provisions of the bill are set to expire unless re-enacted by the 2028 legislative session.
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Bill Summary: Prescription Drug Affordability Board established; drug cost affordability review. Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. The bill requires the Board to meet in open session at least four times annually, with certain exceptions and requirements enumerated in the bill. Members of the Board are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, as described in the bill. The bill also creates a stakeholder council for the purpose of assisting the Board in making decisions related to drug cost affordability. The bill tasks the Board with conducting affordability reviews of certain prescription drugs that are offered for sale in the Commonwealth. The bill lists factors for the Board to consider that indicate an affordability challenge for the health care system in the Commonwealth or high out-of-pocket costs for patients. The bill also provides that any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may request an appeal of the Board's decision and that the Attorney General has authority to enforce the provisions of the bill.The bill requires the Board to annually report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, beginning on December 31, 2026. Provisions of the bill apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and health programs and obligate such policies to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount set by the Board, if applicable, following an affordability review. The bill specifies that Medicare Part D plans are not bound by such decisions of the Board. The bill provides that certain provisions will expire unless reenacted by the 2028 Session of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Karrie Delaney (D)*, Nadarius Clark (D), Ellen McLaughlin (R), Josh Thomas (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D), Elizabeth Guzmán (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Holly Seibold (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce and Labor Hearing (19:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Room A, Room 305, General Assembly Building)
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KS bill #HB2460 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Modifying an exception to the Kansas open records act that authorizes certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership by providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years, certain elected officials and persons who reside at an address that is subject to restriction from public access may request to have such information restricted and removing an exception related to info
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) to create new exceptions for restricting access to certain personal information on public websites. Specifically, it allows members of the legislature, state officers elected statewide, members of the state board of education, and elected municipal officials to request that their home addresses or home ownership information be kept private on public websites. It also extends this privacy protection to individuals who previously held these positions for five or more years, and to any person residing at an address that is already protected under these new provisions, provided they file a request with the public agency. The bill also removes an existing exception related to records from the state bank commissioner concerning money transmission businesses.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the Kansas open records act (KORA); relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; providing modifying an exception to KORA that authorizes members of the legislature certain individuals to have identifying information restricted from public access on public websites that identify home addresses or home ownership; providing that certain individuals who were employed for five or more years may request to have such information restricted; authorizing members of the legislature, state officers elected on a statewide basis, members of the state board of education and elected members of the governing body of any municipality to request to have such information restricted; authorizing any other person who resides at an address that is subject to restriction from public access to request to have such information restricted; removing an exception to KORA related to information or reports obtained and prepared by the office of the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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ID bill #H0703 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends, repeals, and adds to existing Idaho law to revise provisions concerning the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses and various professional licensing boards. Key changes include updating the powers and duties of boards such as the Outfitters and Guides Licensing Board, the Board of Architects and Landscape Architects, the State Board of Chiropractic Physicians, and the State Board of Medicine, among others. It also modifies provisions related to disciplinary actions, penalties, and reinstatement intervals for various professions. Additionally, the bill introduces a new section to Chapter 26, Title 67, Idaho Code, consolidating powers for division proceedings against licenses, permits, certificates, or registrations, and repeals numerous outdated or redundant sections of existing law across various professional licensing chapters.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSING; AMENDING SECTION 36-2107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE OUTFITTERS AND GUIDES LICENSING BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-308, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-707, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIANS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1208, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS AND PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYORS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1223, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SAVING CLAUSE AND EXEMPTIONS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1413, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY ACTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-1509, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF OPTOMETRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-1728, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING PENALTIES AND REINSTATEMENT IN- TERVALS; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF MEDICINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-1806A, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING MEDICAL DISCIPLINARY ENFORCEMENT AND TO RENAME THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 54-2206, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-2305, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST EXAMINERS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2412, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE STATE BOARD OF DRINKING WATER AND WASTEWATER PROFESSIONALS AND THE PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2607, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PRO- VISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-2808, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DU- TIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGISTRATION FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-2819, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINE; AMENDING SECTION 54-2910, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE SPEECH, HEARING AND COMMUNICA- TION SERVICES LICENSURE BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-3003, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE BOARD OF ARCHITECTS AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS; AMENDING SECTION 54-3005, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-3309, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE STATE BOARD OF DENTURITRY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4007, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE BOARD OF MASSAGE THER- APY; AMENDING SECTION 54-4107, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARD- ING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS; AMENDING SECTION 54-4311, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING LICENSE OR PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, AND REFUSAL TO RENEW; AMENDING SECTION 54-5006, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5315, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS OF THE IDAHO LIQ- UEFIED PETROLEUM GAS BOARD; AMENDING SECTION 54-5409, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING INJUNCTIONS AND CIVIL PENALTIES; AMENDING SECTION 54-5807, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE POWERS OF THE BAR
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Business Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: 14th Order Calendar (11:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Floor)
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ID bill #H0610 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding the homestead exemption.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law regarding the homestead tax exemption, which provides a reduction in property taxes for a primary residence. Specifically, it expands the circumstances under which a homestead will not lose its exemption status. The key change is that a homestead will not lose its exemption if the owner, or certain individuals associated with the owner like beneficiaries or partners, is absent due to active military service or a religious mission. A religious mission is defined as service for a religious organization requiring relocation from the homestead with the intent to return. The bill also declares an emergency and provides for retroactive application of these changes to January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO TAXATION; AMENDING SECTION 63-602G, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PRO- VISION REGARDING THE HOMESTEAD TAX EXEMPTION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Third Reading Calendar (11:00:00 3/9/2026 Senate Floor)
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CO bill #HB1110 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Vulnerable Adult Financial Exploitation Banking
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or "ASSET Act," aims to protect vulnerable adults from financial exploitation by financial institutions like banks and credit unions. If a qualified individual at such an institution reasonably suspects financial exploitation of an "eligible adult" (defined as someone 70 or older, or an adult 18 or older unable to care for themselves or make responsible decisions), they are required to notify local law enforcement or the county adult protective services agency. Additionally, they may notify a third party previously designated by or associated with the eligible adult, taking care not to notify someone suspected of exploitation. The bill also allows financial institutions to delay a "disbursement" (any transaction for a customer) if they reasonably believe it could be financial exploitation. If a delay occurs, the institution must notify all authorized account holders in writing within two business days, explaining the reason for the delay, unless the notified party is suspected of exploitation. The delay can continue until the institution believes exploitation is no longer a risk, law enforcement or adult protective services concludes its investigation, or a court orders the delay lifted, with a maximum delay of 90 days, extendable by another 90 days if an investigation is ongoing. Financial institutions and their employees are granted immunity from liability for actions taken or not taken in good faith under this act. They are also required to provide relevant records to adult protective services and law enforcement investigating suspected exploitation, with these records not being considered public.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the "Adults' Security and Safeguards from Exploitation in Transactions Act" or the "ASSET Act". The bill requires or authorizes a qualified individual at a bank or credit union (financial institution) to do the following when the individual reasonably suspects that a vulnerable adult (eligible adult) is the victim of financial exploitation: ! The individual or institution must notify appropriate local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services; and ! The individual or institution may notify a third party previously designated by or reasonably associated with the eligible adult. A financial institution or qualified individual may delay a disbursement from an account if the financial institution or qualified individual: ! Reasonably believes that the requested disbursement may result in financial exploitation of an eligible adult; ! Provides written notification of the delay and the reason for the delay to all parties authorized to transact business on the account within 2 business days after the requested disbursement; except that a party who is reasonably believed to have engaged in financial exploitation of the eligible adult need not be so notified; and ! Continues its internal review of the suspected or attempted financial exploitation. The delay may continue until: ! The financial institution or qualified individual reasonably believes that the eligible adult is not subject to financial exploitation; ! Local law enforcement or the county agency handling adult protective services concludes its investigation; or ! A court orders that the delay be removed. A financial institution or qualified individual must make a determination within 90 days after beginning the delay of a disbursement or, if waiting on the investigation of local law enforcement or a county agency handling adult protective services, within 180 days. The disbursement must be made or refused based on the conclusions of the investigation or the expiration of the time. A financial institution and qualified individual are immune from liability arising from the actions or from failing to take the actions authorized in the bill if the act or failure to act was made in good faith. A financial institution must provide access to or copies of records that are relevant to the suspected or attempted financial exploitation of an eligible adult to agencies charged with administering state adult protective services laws and to local law enforcement. The records made available to agencies are not public records, as defined in the "Colorado Open Records Act".
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Marc Catlin (R)*, Jessie Danielson (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Calendar (00:00:00 3/9/2026 House Floor)
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MN bill #SF4276 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Minnesota State Retirement System retirement plans statutes administrative modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several administrative modifications to the retirement plans managed by the Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS). Key provisions include clarifying that correctional employees who take a leave of absence to work for a labor organization representing state employees will remain in the correctional employees retirement plan, rather than being moved to the general state employees retirement plan. It also adjusts procedures for applying for retirement annuities, including when an application is considered complete and when payments begin, and clarifies contribution requirements for employees working for labor organizations. Additionally, the bill allows current deputy state fire marshals, who were previously in the general plan, to elect coverage under the special state fire marshals subplan, with provisions for retroactive coverage and payment of additional contributions. Finally, it exempts the correctional plan membership committee from certain open meeting laws and agency appointment requirements.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to retirement; making administrative changes to statutes governing the retirement plans administered by the Minnesota State Retirement System; clarifying that correctional employees remain in the correctional employees retirement plan while working for a labor organization; making conforming changes to retirement annuity application procedures; modifying enrollment procedures in the state fire marshals subplan; clarifying that the correctional plan membership committee is not subject to the open meeting law and agency appointment and registration requirements; allowing current deputy fire marshals to elect coverage by the state fire marshals subplan; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 352.021, subdivision 2; 352.029, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a; 352.115, subdivisions 7a, 8, 9; 352.87, subdivisions 1, 2; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 352.029, subdivision 3; 352.905, by adding a subdivision; 352.907, by adding a subdivision; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 352.87, subdivision 8.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Frentz (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to State and Local Government
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UT bill #HB0325 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Government Records Classification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Utah law regarding the classification and disclosure of government records, primarily by amending Section 63G-2-301, which defines public records. Key changes include removing the provision that made documentation of compensation paid to contractors or private providers a public record, and instead, it now specifies that records documenting a governmental entity's receipt or expenditure of funds, including compensation paid to contractors, vendors, or private providers, are public. Additionally, the bill clarifies that certain records related to tax exemptions, deferrals, abatements, or relief are considered private, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the classification of certain government records.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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AZ bill #HB2960 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Veterans' court fund; grant program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Veterans' Specialty Court Grant Program, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, to help municipalities and counties create or improve veterans' courts, which are designed to support the rehabilitation and reintegration of justice-involved veterans by addressing issues like PTSD, TBI, anger management, domestic violence, and substance abuse through individualized treatment plans and collaboration with various agencies. A dedicated Veterans' Treatment Court Fund, funded by legislative appropriations, will provide grants to these programs for administrative costs, including personnel. The bill also mandates that the Department of Corrections identify incarcerated individuals who are veterans and have an anticipated release within ninety days, and share this confidential information with the Department of Veterans' Services to assist them with benefits counseling and eligibility determination before and after release. Both the Administrative Office of the Courts and the Department of Corrections, in coordination with the Department of Veterans' Services, are required to submit annual reports detailing program implementation, participant data, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 12, chapter 1, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 12-119.06; amending title 41, chapter 11, article 1, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 41-1610.04; relating to VETERANS' SERVICES.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 14 : Stacey Travers (D)*, Leo Biasiucci (R), Gail Griffin (R), Chris Lopez (R), Aaron Márquez (D), David Marshall Sr. (R), Teresa Martinez (R), Julie Willoughby (R), Justin Wilmeth (R), Hildy Angius (R), Tim Dunn (R), Mark Finchem (R), David Gowan (R), Kevin Payne (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House COW 03/05 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper - House COW 03/05 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper
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UT bill #HB0545 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Budgetary Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to public funds, primarily by renaming the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund" to the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Account" and making conforming changes throughout the relevant statutes. It also enacts new provisions to create an "Energy Development Infrastructure Fund" as a revolving loan fund to finance infrastructure development supporting nuclear power generation and transmission, and it makes several other technical amendments to various sections of Utah Code concerning budgetary procedures, grant requirements, and the repeal of certain accounts and programs.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to public funds.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Val Peterson (R)*, Jerry Stevenson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0284 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Local Land and Water Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws related to local land and water use. It adjusts the process for incorporating cities and towns, particularly concerning feasibility requests filed before certain dates, and clarifies requirements for modified feasibility requests. The bill also updates provisions regarding the costs associated with incorporation, including the establishment and use of a Municipal Incorporation Expendable Special Revenue Fund. Additionally, it revises rules for public hearings on feasibility studies, including allowing for virtual participation, and makes changes to definitions and procedures within land use regulations for both municipalities and counties. Key changes include new requirements for municipalities and counties to publish land use regulations and fee schedules online, updated rules for planning commission member removal and training, and clarifications on how land use applications are processed and approved. The bill also addresses specific land use matters such as structure height limitations, subdivision review timelines, improvement completion assurances, and the process for classifying new business uses. Finally, it introduces new regulations for detached accessory dwelling units and modifies rules concerning exactions for water rights and the process for appealing land use decisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to local land use and water planning
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Jill Koford (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 72
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0407 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Public Education Information System
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning public education information systems, primarily by establishing new requirements for student information systems and how local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, manage and exchange student data. Key provisions include mandating that by July 1, 2031, all LEAs must use a student information system that meets specific "compliance requirements" set by the state board, which cover data standards, integration, privacy, and security. The bill also introduces an "authorized interoperable data exchange framework" as a method for LEAs to exchange data with state systems, aiming to improve data flow and reduce the need for LEAs to manage separate platforms. Furthermore, it outlines requirements for capturing and reporting school safety data, establishes a voluntary vendor certification program for student information systems, and sets a phased implementation schedule for these new requirements, with full compliance expected by July 1, 2031. The bill also includes provisions for financial assistance to LEAs to help them meet these new system requirements and outlines enforcement mechanisms, including potential withholding of funds, for non-compliant LEAs. Finally, it updates requirements for student data protection governance and the responsibilities of student data managers to align with these new system mandates.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to student information systems for local education agencies.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt MacPherson (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ 2nd Reading Calendar to Rules in Senate Rules Committee
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UT bill #HB0059 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Identification Verification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws related to identification verification, primarily focusing on the sale and purchase of alcoholic beverages and the designation of individuals as "interdicted persons." Key changes include requiring applicable licensees (bars, taverns, restaurants, etc.) to verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before admitting them or selling them alcohol, and establishing an electronic verification program for such proof of age. It also mandates that state stores and package agencies (retailers of alcohol) require proof of age before selling any alcoholic product and, if a Utah driver's license or ID card is presented, verify that the individual is not an interdicted person. Furthermore, the bill clarifies penalties and procedures for driving under the influence (DUI) offenses, including the designation of offenders as interdicted persons and the surrender of their Utah driver's licenses or identification cards, and updates provisions for identifying interdicted persons on driver's licenses and identification cards.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to identification verification.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Evan Vickers (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Jill Koford (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0361 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Elections Provisions Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various election laws, primarily focusing on updating and clarifying notice requirements for elections at the state, county, municipal, and special district levels. It introduces new sections detailing specific notice procedures for regular primary and general elections, as well as municipal elections, including requirements for publishing information about offices to be filled, candidate filing periods, and election cancellations. The bill also refines rules regarding candidate name variations on ballots, the process for filling midterm vacancies in the Legislature, and the handling of election materials and returns. Additionally, it makes changes to the residency requirements for municipal officers and clarifies procedures for special district elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0566 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Health Care Transparency Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency within Utah's Medicaid program by requiring the state division to create and maintain an online dashboard by December 31, 2026, that will publicly report detailed financial and service utilization data for each managed care plan, including spending on medical claims, non-benefit services, prescription drugs, and emergency room visits, as well as the number of enrollees receiving care in emergency rooms and those for whom no claims were filed. Managed care organizations (MCOs), which are entities that contract with Medicaid to provide health care, must also submit copies of all data and reports they provide to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to the state division within 30 days of submission, with the division then making this information publicly accessible after redacting protected health information. Furthermore, MCOs and their subcontractors must quarterly identify and document any "improper payments" – which are defined broadly to include payments made in error, for services not rendered, to deceased individuals, or in violation of contracts or laws – conduct a root cause analysis for these issues, repay any owed funds to Medicaid, and develop corrective action plans, with reports on these findings to be published online unless they interfere with an ongoing investigation. The bill also mandates that MCO contracts include provisions for compliance with these transparency requirements, subject to sanctions, and establishes a five-year ban from new contracts for MCOs terminated from the Medicaid program due to sanctions, unless they can demonstrate corrective actions. Finally, the bill requires the division to annually publish a report summarizing MCO financial performance and service utilization, which will be submitted to legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses transparency in the Medicaid program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Chris Wilson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #SB0225 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Public Corporation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) and the State Fair Park Authority, primarily by updating definitions and procedures. Key changes include expanding the definition of "distribution center" to include facilities like rail, intermodal, customs clearance, and foreign trade zones, and introducing a definition for "GIS boundary file" which is a digital format for geographic data. The bill also clarifies how boundaries of project areas can be adjusted, allowing for minor administrative adjustments and specifying that boundary adjustments for the UIPA's jurisdictional land must be recorded. Additionally, it updates language regarding the preparation and content of project area plans, allowing for more flexible boundary descriptions and clarifying the process for challenging these plans. For the State Fair Park Authority, the bill makes minor adjustments to procurement exceptions and clarifies the process for acquiring new land and entering into agreements with municipalities for increased services. The bill also specifies an effective date, either May 6, 2026, or upon earlier legislative approval.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to the Utah Inland Port Authority and the State Fair Park Authority.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jerry Stevenson (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0507 • Last Action 03/07/2026
State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law related to economic development, primarily by establishing new provisions for "regionally significant development zones" and modifying existing rules for "home ownership promotion zones" and other development incentives. Key changes include allowing municipalities and counties to create home ownership promotion zones before January 1, 2028, and clarifying the conditions under which political subdivisions can provide incentives to "large load data centers" (defined as customers with significant energy consumption, often including data centers) by limiting these incentives to specific zones or revenue sources. The bill also introduces new regulations for "regionally significant development zones," which can be created by municipalities or counties to promote transit-oriented development, affordable housing, or economic growth, and allows these zones to utilize tax increment financing, with specific rules for how revenue is collected and used, including contributions to a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account." Additionally, it introduces a county energy excise tax on "high-impact consumers" (like large load customers and qualifying data centers) and makes various adjustments to definitions and procedures within economic development financing districts and reinvestment zones, including setting deadlines for proposing new zones and clarifying the powers and limitations of public infrastructure districts.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses local and regional economic development projects and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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KY bill #HR116 • Last Action 03/06/2026
A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to investigate the misuse of state resources of the executive branch.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution urges the Legislative Research Commission, a body that supports the Kentucky General Assembly, to instruct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee, a committee tasked with examining government operations, to investigate alleged misuse of state resources by the executive branch under Governor Andy Beshear's administration. The investigation would focus on several specific areas, including the overpayment of fraudulent unemployment claims, waste within the Medicaid program, alleged retaliatory enforcement by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the improper issuance of driver's licenses, wasteful spending on out-of-state travel, advertising, and special events, and violations of open records laws. The resolution also requests that the investigation's findings, including any identified misconduct, failures to comply with laws, and recommendations for legislative changes, be reported to the Legislative Research Commission by December 1, 2026, for further review by relevant legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: A RESOLUTION urging the Legislative Research Commission to direct the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to investigate the misuse of state resources of the executive branch.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : T.J. Roberts (R)*, Kimberly Holloway (R), Josh Calloway (R), Marianne Proctor (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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GA bill #SB482 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Law Enforcement Officers and Agencies; persons requesting booking photographs to provide the first and last names of the individuals in the photographs; require
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals requesting booking photographs or law enforcement videos from law enforcement agencies to provide the first and last names of the person in the photograph or video, and to submit a notarized statement confirming the request complies with existing law, with penalties for false statements; it also mandates that such requests, unless made by the person depicted or their representative, must be made in person and as separate requests for each item, while requests by the depicted person or their representative must be in writing; furthermore, the bill clarifies that the release of booking photographs and law enforcement videos is only permissible according to the new requirements, and it introduces a provision for the public disclosure of settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices against the General Assembly, with the claimant's identity redacted, and this provision will apply retroactively.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Titles 35 and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to law enforcement officers and agencies and state government, respectively, so as to require persons requesting booking photographs or law enforcement videos to provide the first and last names of the individuals in such photographs or videos; to require requests for booking photographs or law enforcement videos to be made as separate requests; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for the public disclosure of certain records of the General Assembly; to provide for application; to provide for construction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Brian Strickland (R)*, Randy Robertson (R)*, Timothy Bearden (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Tonya Anderson (D)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute
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HI bill #SB2080 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, also known as PSYPACT, to allow licensed psychologists to practice across state lines, addressing the growing demand for mental health services, particularly in underserved areas. The Compact permits psychologists to provide telepsychology services, which are psychological services delivered through telecommunication technologies, to clients in other participating states, and also allows for temporary in-person, face-to-face practice in another state for up to 30 days per year. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is required to create rules to implement and manage this Compact, with the provisions related to the Compact itself taking effect on January 1, 2028, and the overall bill becoming law on January 30, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Dru Kanuha (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: One Day Notice 03-10-26.
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VA bill #SB378 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees in Virginia and establishes a framework for public employee unions to negotiate with their employers. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee these processes, including determining appropriate bargaining units for employees and conducting elections to certify exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations authorized to negotiate on behalf of employees. Public employers, such as state agencies and local governments, are now required to meet and negotiate in good faith with these representatives regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care programs and designates it as the public employer for individual providers of direct support services for the purpose of collective bargaining, though participants retain the right to select and manage their own providers. Certain provisions, including the establishment of the PERB and the full implementation of collective bargaining rights, will take effect on July 1, 2028, with the PERB needing to adopt regulations by that date.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Scott Surovell (D)*, Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Jennifer Boysko (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Read second time
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VA bill #SB271 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Prescription Drug Affordability Board; established, drug cost affordability review, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to protect citizens and healthcare stakeholders from high prescription drug costs by conducting affordability reviews of certain drugs. The Board, composed of five appointed members with expertise in healthcare and economics, will meet regularly, with provisions for conflict of interest disclosures and a stakeholder council to provide input. The Board will analyze drug pricing, consider factors like wholesale acquisition cost, discounts, therapeutic alternatives, and patient out-of-pocket costs to determine if a drug presents an affordability challenge, and if so, may set an "upper payment limit" (UPL), which is the maximum amount that state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans can pay or reimburse for that drug. This UPL will not apply to Medicare Part D plans, though other plans like ERISA plans (employee benefit plans governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) may opt-in. The Board is required to report its findings and recommendations annually to the General Assembly, starting in December 2026, and certain provisions related to identifying drugs for review will expire unless reauthorized by 2028.
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Bill Summary: Prescription Drug Affordability Board established; drug cost affordability review. Establishes the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (the Board) for the purpose of protecting the citizens of the Commonwealth and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. The bill requires the Board to meet in open session at least four times annually, with certain exceptions and requirements enumerated in the bill. Members of the Board are required to disclose any conflicts of interest, as described in the bill. The bill also creates a stakeholder council for the purpose of assisting the Board in making decisions related to drug cost affordability. The bill tasks the Board with conducting affordability reviews of certain prescription drugs that are offered for sale in the Commonwealth. The bill lists factors for the Board to consider that indicate an affordability challenge for the health care system in the Commonwealth or high out-of-pocket costs for patients. The bill also provides that any person aggrieved by a decision of the Board may request an appeal of the Board's decision and that the Attorney General has authority to enforce the provisions of the bill.The bill requires the Board to annually report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly, beginning on December 31, 2026. Provisions of the bill apply to state-sponsored and state-regulated health plans and health programs and obligate such policies to limit drug payment amounts and reimbursements to an upper payment limit amount set by the Board, if applicable, following an affordability review. The bill specifies that Medicare Part D plans are not bound by such decisions of the Board. The bill provides that certain provisions will expire unless reenacted by the 2028 Session of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Creigh Deeds (D)*, Jennifer Carroll Foy (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Read second time
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HI bill #SB2948 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Insurance Fraud.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen insurance fraud prevention and enforcement in Hawaii by expanding the definition of insurance fraud, particularly during declared emergencies, and by enhancing the capabilities of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch. It introduces new definitions for "disaster-related insurance activity," "fraud analytics" (which refers to using data analysis to detect fraud), and "litigation financing arrangement" (where an outside party funds a lawsuit in exchange for a share of the settlement). The bill prohibits "claims harvesting," which involves soliciting insurance claims through deceptive means, and fraudulent litigation financing. It also establishes a centralized database for insurance fraud data, allows for interagency data sharing, and mandates that the Insurance Commissioner report annually to the Legislature on fraud investigations and trends. Furthermore, it provides protections for whistleblowers who report suspected insurance fraud in good faith and clarifies penalties for insurance fraud, including increased fines and potential license sanctions. The bill also addresses unfair claim settlement practices, especially during emergencies, and appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund to support these efforts.
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Bill Summary: Increases the scope of insurance fraud and certain offenses. Augments offenses by contractors and insurers during a declared emergency. Clarifies the penalties for the offense of insurance fraud and the capabilities and operations of the Insurance Fraud Investigations Branch, including the annual report to the Legislature and the protection of sensitive information. Adds protection for insurance fraud whistleblowers. Authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to establish a centralized database for authorized agencies to track insurance fraud data. Appropriates funds from the compliance resolution fund. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Angus McKelvey (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Stanley Chang (D), Carol Fukunaga (D), Troy Hashimoto (D), Dru Kanuha (D), Sharon Moriwaki (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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WA bill #HB2309 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing state law, specifically RCW 41.06.157, to reduce barriers to state employment by ensuring that postgraduate degree requirements are not the sole method for demonstrating qualifications for a role, unless legally mandated for essential job functions. The changes aim to make the state's workforce more effective and efficient by supporting agencies in adapting to changing conditions, valuing diversity, enhancing career mobility, and considering competitive pay rates in both public and private sectors. The bill also clarifies that individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S., including deferred action for childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for state employment unless otherwise prohibited by law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to reducing barriers to state employment by 2 eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary; 3 and reenacting and amending RCW 41.06.157. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Skyler Rude (R), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Shelley Kloba (D), Beth Doglio (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Cyndy Jacobsen (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor.
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VA bill #HB1385 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Gubernatorial appointments; confirmation process, etc, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the confirmation process for gubernatorial appointments to public higher education governing boards, expands the membership of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments to up to 15 non-legislative citizen members, and clarifies that a committee's rejection of an appointment counts as a General Assembly refusal for constitutional purposes. It also adjusts term limits for board members to one six-year term, with provisions for serving unexpired terms, and requires the Office of the Attorney General to study the feasibility of having each institution's governing board responsible for hiring its legal counsel. Additionally, the bill mandates that governing boards of baccalaureate institutions and local community college boards appoint non-voting faculty and staff representatives, and that baccalaureate boards appoint a non-voting student representative, all of whom are selected through specific election or nomination processes. The bill also introduces new duties for governing boards, including adopting policies on shared governance and prohibiting actions that restrict expression for partisan objectives or ideological conformity, and requires the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) to develop model shared governance policies and study potential conflicts of interest and recusal requirements for board members.
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Bill Summary: Gubernatorial appointments; confirmation process; Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments; membership, duties, and committees of and legal counsel for governing boards of public institutions of higher education. Amends the membership of the Virginia Commission on Higher Education Board Appointments to allow for the appointment of up to 15 nonlegislative citizen members; currently the Commission consists of six nonlegislative citizen members. The bill clarifies that the rejection of a gubernatorial appointment by the House or Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections or a subcommittee thereof or other standing committee made responsible by the rules of the applicable house for confirming gubernatorial appointments shall be deemed a refusal to confirm by the General Assembly for purposes of the constitutional prohibition on an appointee serving after such refusal. The bill also establishes provisions relating to the appointment, confirmation, and oath of members of governing boards of public institutions of higher education and quorum requirements for and duties of such governing boards. Finally, the bill requires the Office of the Attorney General to examine the feasibility of requiring the governing board of each public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth to be responsible for all decisions relating to the employment of legal counsel for such institution. This bill incorporates HB 780, HB 939, and HB 1069.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lily Franklin (D)*, Betsy Carr (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate requested conference committee
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VA bill #HB1398 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth, aiming to reduce preventable deaths. The Team will develop procedures for reviewing these deaths, collect and analyze data, and recommend programs and policy changes to improve prevention and support for families. Information and records gathered by the Team, as well as discussions of individual cases during Team meetings, will be kept confidential to protect privacy. The Team is required to compile and report statistical data on fetal and infant deaths every three years to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health, with these reports containing no personally identifiable information. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for actions taken in good faith during reviews.
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Bill Summary: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing (19:00:00 3/6/2026 Senate Finance & Appropriations Room, Room 1300, General Assembl)
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VA bill #HB1403 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program, established, effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill renames the Maternal Mortality Review Team to the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Team and expands its responsibilities to include the systematic analysis of severe maternal morbidity, which is defined as unintended outcomes of labor and delivery that result in significant short-term or long-term health consequences for a woman. The bill mandates that this expanded team will compile annual statistical data on severe maternal morbidity, including regional and demographic breakdowns, and present this information on a publicly accessible data dashboard on the Department of Health's website. Additionally, the bill establishes a new Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program within the Department of Health to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity, requiring hospitals and birthing centers to establish advisory boards to review these cases and make recommendations for improvement. The bill also clarifies that information and records obtained or created by this new program are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with provisions for their destruction after review to maintain confidentiality.
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Bill Summary: Severe maternal morbidity; Maternal Mortality Review Team renamed; duties; data dashboard. Renames the Maternal Mortality Review Team as the Maternal Mortality and Severe Maternal Morbidity Review Team and expands the mandate that such Team develop and implement procedures to ensure that certain instances of severe maternal morbidity, as defined in the bill, are analyzed in a systematic way; under current law, such Team develops and implements procedures to ensure that certain maternal deaths are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile annual statistical data relating to severe maternal morbidity, including regional and demographic breakdowns of all instances of severe maternal morbidity, and include such data on a publicly accessible interactive data dashboard on the Department of Health's website.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Margaret Franklin (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Rae Cousins (D), Debra Gardner (D), May Nivar (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing (19:00:00 3/6/2026 Senate Finance & Appropriations Room, Room 1300, General Assembl)
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HI bill #HB2388 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Public Notice.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows government agencies in Hawaii to satisfy public notice requirements by posting them on official state or county websites, in addition to or instead of traditional newspaper publication, aiming to modernize communication and increase accessibility. The bill amends existing law (Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 1-28.5) to permit electronic posting for both statewide and county-wide notices, while still allowing for publication in newspapers of general circulation. It also clarifies that agencies must maintain physical copies of all public notices for inspection and that this change does not override more specific notice requirements found in other laws, though supplemental electronic notice is permitted for certain chapters. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Allows government agencies to satisfy public notice requirements by posting notices on official state or county websites, while retaining publication as an option. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Tyson Miyake (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Luke Evslin (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Lisa Kitagawa (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lauren Matsumoto (R)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Gregg Takayama (D)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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VA bill #HB1476 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Virginia law to allow law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies, which are established to review police conduct, to hold closed meetings to discuss specific complaint investigations, including criminal investigative files and audit findings related to those complaints. It also grants these oversight bodies, as well as independent policing auditors appointed in certain counties (like Arlington), access to certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles when necessary for their duties. Furthermore, the bill permits the disclosure of information about crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to these oversight bodies and auditors, aiming to enhance transparency and accountability in law enforcement while protecting sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; closed meetings; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records. Provides an exemption to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act to allow closed meetings for discussion or consideration by any law-enforcement civilian oversight body established pursuant to general law of the criminal investigative files, audit findings, and deliberations regarding police operations related to a specific complaint before the body. The bill allows inspection of certain law-enforcement records concerning juveniles by such civilian oversight bodies when required to perform their duties and by any independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body to support such civilian oversight body. Finally, the bill allows disclosure of certain information regarding crimes involving sexual assault, sexual abuse, or family abuse to such civilian oversight body and independent policing auditor, manager, director, or other person appointed by the local governing body.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Charlie Schmidt (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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VA bill #HB1490 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized intake system for reports or complaints.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized toll-free hotline managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS) for all reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect, shifting this responsibility from local departments of social services. Local departments will now be required to immediately forward any received complaints to this central hotline. The bill also mandates that the DSS will determine the validity of these reports and complaints. Furthermore, it requires local departments to respond to valid reports of abuse or neglect concerning children under three years old within 24 hours, and to investigate and determine the validity of complaints involving children under three and children with disabilities. The DSS will implement this centralized intake system through a phased approach starting July 1, 2026, and will also contract for a study to identify best practices for screening child protective services complaints.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age. Creates a centralized toll-free hotline for intake for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill directs the Department of Social Services (the Department) to be the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. Under current law, local departments of social services are the agencies responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse and they determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline.The bill directs the Department to promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill. The bill directs the State Board of Social Services to promulgate regulations to require that local departments of social services (i) respond to valid reports and complaints alleging suspected abuse or neglect of a child under the age of three within 24 hours of receiving such reports or complaints and (ii) investigate and determine the validity of complaints alleging suspected abuse or neglect of children under the age of three and children with disabilities.The bill requires the Department to convene a workgroup of representatives and stakeholders to optimize the Department's authority to provide intake services. The bill directs the Department, beginning July 1, 2026, to implement centralized intake through a phased-in approach that gradually transitions intake from local departments of social services to the Department. The bill also requires the Department to contract with a third party to complete a comprehensive study of the screening process of child protective services complaints across Virginia, identify best practices, and make recommendations for the most effective and efficient system for intake.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Laura Jane Cohen (D), Debra Gardner (D), Irene Shin (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Nicole Cole (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Adele McClure (D), Briana Sewell (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
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UT bill #HB0008 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization and Appropriations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operation of state government for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, detailing specific amounts for various state agencies and their programs, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General's Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Health and Human Services, and various higher education institutions. It also outlines various fees for services provided by state agencies, such as those for vital records, environmental permits, licenses, and inspections, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The bill specifies that most provisions take effect on July 1, 2026, with some exceptions related to governor's approval and legislative overrides.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and appropriates funds for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Scott Sandall (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/01/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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VA bill #HB1366 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local boards & departments; DSS to create corrective action plans & assumption of temporary control.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill grants the Commissioner of Social Services enhanced authority to intervene when local social services departments fail to adequately administer public assistance, social services, or child welfare programs, or when their actions or inactions pose a significant risk to children or adults. Specifically, the Commissioner can now create and enforce corrective action plans for these local departments. If a local department fails to comply with such a plan, the Commissioner has the power to temporarily assume control of their child welfare services and associated funds, potentially using state staff or private contractors to ensure services are provided. The bill also clarifies definitions related to child protective services and mandates the Department of Social Services to establish a 24/7 hotline for reporting child abuse and neglect, with specific response time requirements for cases involving very young children or children with disabilities. Additionally, it mandates a study on the child protective services screening process and the creation of a task force to develop a comprehensive improvement plan for the social services system.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; corrective action plans and assumption of temporary control of local boards and local departments. Grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce a corrective action plan for any local board of social services or local department of social services that (i) fails to administer public assistance and social services programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations or (ii) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child or adult. The bill permits similar authority for any local board of social services that (a) fails to provide child welfare services in accordance with applicable law or regulations or (b) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child. Under the bill, if a local board or department fails to comply with a corrective action plan, the Commissioner has the authority to temporarily assume control over all or part of the local board's or department's child welfare services and associated funds. In such an instance, the Commissioner has the authority to use Department staff or contract with private entities to provide child welfare services in the locality served by the local board.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Katrina Callsen (D)*, Laura Jane Cohen (D), Michael Feggans (D), Nicole Cole (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
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IL bill #SB1995 • Last Action 03/06/2026
INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Personal Information Protection Act to add new protections specifically around immigration and citizenship status information for Illinois residents. The bill defines "immigration or citizenship status information" as details concerning an individual's citizenship of any country, legal right to reside in the United States, nationality, and country of origin. The legislation prohibits data collectors (which include government agencies, universities, corporations, and financial institutions) from owning, maintaining, licensing, storing, or disclosing records containing an Illinois resident's immigration or citizenship status information, with exemptions for government agencies, public and private universities, and financial institutions. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of "personal information" to explicitly include immigration or citizenship status information, meaning such data would be subject to the same security protections as other sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers or medical information. The primary goal appears to be preventing unauthorized sharing or potential misuse of individuals' immigration-related personal details.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Graciela Guzmán (D)*, Karina Villa (D), Mark Walker (D), Rachel Ventura (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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NM bill #HB99 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Medical Malpractice Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Medical Malpractice Act by clarifying definitions for various healthcare entities and professionals, such as "health care provider," "hospital," and "independent provider," and also revises the limits on punitive damages in medical malpractice cases, requiring clear and convincing evidence of malicious or reckless conduct for their award and setting specific caps based on the type of healthcare provider involved. Additionally, it mandates that payments from the Patient's Compensation Fund, which is a state fund established to cover medical malpractice claims, for medical care and related benefits must be made as expenses are incurred, rather than in lump sums, ensuring that ongoing medical needs are continuously addressed.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE; CLARIFYING DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ACT; LIMITING PUNITIVE DAMAGES IN MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES; REQUIRING PAYMENTS FROM THE PATIENT'S COMPENSATION FUND TO BE MADE AS EXPENSES ARE INCURRED.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 49 : Chris Chandler (D)*, Gail Armstrong (R)*, Cynthia Borrego (D)*, Day Hochman-Vigil (D), Sarah Silva (D), Doreen Gallegos (D), Brian Baca (R), John Block (R), Cathrynn Brown (R), Pete Campos (D), Jack Chatfield (R), Nicole Chavez (R), Catherine Cullen (R), Art De La Cruz (D), Meredith Dixon (D), Rebecca Dow (R), Mark Duncan (R), Miguel Garcia (D), Joy Garratt (D), Anita Gonzales (D), William Hall (R), Jonathan Henry (R), Joshua Hernandez (R), Pamelya Herndon (D), Susan Herrera (D), Wonda Johnson (D), Jenifer Jones (R), Ray Lara (D), Charlotte Little (D), Stefani Lord (R), Tara Luján (D), Patty Lundstrom (D), Jimmy Mason (R), Marian Matthews (D), Angelita Mejia (R), Rod Montoya (R), Mark Murphy (R), Cristina Parajón (D), Randy Pettigrew (R), Andi Reeb (R), Joseph Sanchez (D), Debbie Sariñana (D), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Nathan Small (D), Liz Stefanics (D), Luis Terrazas (R), Nicole Tobiassen (R), Diane Torres-Velásquez (D), Harlan Vincent (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 44 - Mar. 6
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WA bill #SB6002 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning driver privacy protections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, which are technologies that convert images of license plates into computer-readable data, by government agencies in Washington state, aiming to balance public safety with individual privacy rights. The bill defines key terms such as "agency" (any state or local government entity), "audit trail" (records of how the ALPR system is used and accessed), and "ALPR system" itself, while excluding certain traffic safety and photo toll cameras. It makes it unlawful for agencies to use ALPR systems or their data except for specific authorized purposes, such as law enforcement comparing captured data against watch lists for stolen vehicles, missing persons, or individuals with felony warrants, or for parking enforcement and traffic studies by transportation agencies. The bill strictly prohibits using ALPRs for immigration enforcement, tracking constitutionally protected activities, or collecting data at sensitive locations like healthcare facilities, schools, or places of worship. Agencies must register their ALPR systems with the Attorney General, and data collected must generally be retained for no more than 21 days, with specific exceptions for ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. The bill also prohibits the disclosure or sale of ALPR data, requires vendors to implement technical controls to prevent unauthorized sharing, and mandates that ALPR vendors obtain agency consent for any system changes. Furthermore, it requires agencies to maintain audit trails of system access for five years, conduct annual internal audits, and develop policies for ALPR use, with the Attorney General providing model policies. Violations can lead to criminal penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges, and individuals harmed by violations may bring civil actions for damages.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to driver privacy protections and automated 2 license plate reader systems; adding a new chapter to Title 10 RCW; 3 prescribing penalties; and declaring an emergency. 4
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Yasmin Trudeau (D)*, Jeff Holy (R), Emily Alvarado (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Mike Chapman (D), Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 108
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Thomas 6002-S.E AMH THOM BAKY 514
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HI bill #HB2047 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To The Aha Moku Advisory Committee.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the process for hiring and overseeing the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee, a group established to integrate traditional Hawaiian knowledge with modern natural resource management. The Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources will now be responsible for appointing, supervising, and managing the Executive Director, who will be exempt from standard civil service rules and must meet specific qualifications related to Native Hawaiian practices, community engagement, and administrative experience. The bill also mandates that any formal decisions or recommendations made by the Aha Moku Advisory Committee must occur at publicly noticed meetings where a quorum is present, and it revises the committee's reporting requirements to include more detailed information about their activities, finances, and recommendations. These changes aim to improve accountability and transparency within the Aha Moku program, ensuring it aligns with its original purpose and benefits the Native Hawaiian community.
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Bill Summary: Amends the process for the hiring of the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Specifies that the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources is responsible for the appointment, oversight, and administrative authority over the Executive Director of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Requires any formal position, recommendation, or advisory action of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee to be adopted at a duly noticed public meeting at which a quorum is present. Amends the reporting requirements of the Aha Moku Advisory Committee. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Diamond Garcia (R)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Daisy Hartsfield (D)*, Mark Hashem (D)*, Daniel Holt (D)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)*, Linda Ichiyama (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*, Jeanné Kapela (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Trish La Chica (D)*, Michael Lee (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Lauren Matsumoto (R)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Shirley Ann Templo (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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WA bill #SB6210 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning the health plan certification process.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve access to and affordability of health insurance plans offered through the Washington Health Benefit Exchange, which is a marketplace where individuals and small businesses can purchase health coverage. The bill allows the Exchange to establish additional criteria, called "market factor certification criteria," beyond the basic requirements of the Affordable Care Act, to evaluate health plans. These new criteria will focus on factors like cost-sharing, covered benefits, premiums, prescription drug coverage, provider networks, and quality to ensure plans are meaningful and diverse for consumers. The bill also clarifies the roles of the Exchange and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner, with the Commissioner retaining responsibility for reviewing rate increases and network adequacy, while the Exchange gains authority to assess market factors. Importantly, any information submitted by health carriers to the Exchange for these new certification criteria will be kept confidential. Additionally, the bill mandates collaboration between the Exchange and the Commissioner to address counties with limited carrier options, working with carriers and hospitals to encourage more plan offerings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding access and affordability for 2 exchange customers through the health plan certification process; 3 amending RCW 43.71.020 and 43.71.065; adding new sections to chapter 4 43.71 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; and creating a 5 new section. 6
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Marshall 6210-S.E AMH MARS WEIK 144
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HI bill #SB2312 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Government Contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), also known as chapter 92F of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, to ensure that records created or maintained by private contractors performing essential government tasks remain accessible to the public. Specifically, it requires any contractor hired to perform an "agency function" – meaning a service, program, or activity that a government agency is legally authorized or required to do – to follow the agency's record retention schedule and provide the agency with access to these records upon request. Importantly, all records retained by such contractors will be considered government records under the UIPA, making them subject to public disclosure laws. This provision aims to prevent government transparency obligations from being bypassed when agencies outsource their functions. However, this requirement does not apply to contracts made by the Employees' Retirement System, and the changes will take effect on January 1, 2525.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) to require the contracted party of each contract to perform an agency function to retain records following the retention schedule of the agency and to provide the agency access to the records upon request. Establishes that all records retained by an agency function contractor shall be deemed government records for the purposes of the UIPA. Exempts contracts entered into by the Employees' Retirement System. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Karl Rhoads (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Carol Fukunaga (D)*, Mike Gabbard (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Sharon Moriwaki (D)*, Les Ihara (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: One Day Notice 03-10-26.
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WV bill #SB703 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Adopting Social Work Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Social Work Licensure Compact, creating a framework for social workers to practice across state lines more easily. It establishes a "Multistate License," allowing licensed social workers to practice in any participating "Member State" without needing individual licenses in each state, thereby increasing public access to social work services and reducing burdensome requirements for professionals. The bill defines key terms like "Home State" (where a social worker is domiciled) and "Remote State" (any other participating state), and outlines requirements for both states to join the compact and for social workers to obtain a multistate license, including educational qualifications, passing a national exam, and undergoing criminal history record checks. It also creates the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, manage a data system for sharing licensee information, and establish rules. The bill details procedures for adverse actions against licensees, ensuring that while a "Remote State" can take action against a social worker's authorization to practice within its borders, only the "Home State" can revoke or suspend the multistate license itself. Provisions are included for military families, dispute resolution, and the compact's effective date, emphasizing that the compact's provisions will supersede conflicting state laws.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §30-30-3 and §30-30-5 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-30A-1, §30-30A-2, §30-30A-3, §30-30A-4, §30-30A-5, §30-30A-6, §30-30A-7, §30-30A-8, §30-30A-9, §30-30A-10, §30-30A-11, §30-30A-12, §30-30A-13, §30-30A-14, §30-30A-15, and §30-30A-16, relating to adopting the Social Work Licensure Compact; establishing purpose; defining terms; establishing requirements for state participation in compact; establishing requirements for a social worker participating in the compact; providing procedure for issuance of multistate license; establishing the authority of the compact on member states; stating process for reissuance of license by new home state; providing for treatment of licenses for military members; describing authority of remote and home states to take adverse action against licensee; creating the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission; establishing commission membership, duties, and powers; providing for the creation of a data system to be utilized by members states; authorizing rulemaking; providing for oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement of compact; specifying effective date; providing for construction and severability; providing for consistent effect; mandating that provisions of compact supersede when in conflict with other state laws; adding definition; and authorizing Board of Social Work to require criminal history record checks for applicants for compact participation.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jack Woodrum (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting (13:00:00 3/6/2026 Room 215-E)
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ID bill #H0843 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Amends existing law to eliminate proration of the homestead property tax exemption.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law to eliminate the proration of the homestead property tax exemption, meaning that homeowners will no longer have their property tax exemption reduced if their eligibility status changes during the tax year. The homestead exemption, which exempts a portion of the market value of a primary residence from property taxes, will now be fully effective as of January 1 of the tax year if an application is submitted and approved, and it must be applied for by the end of the county's normal business hours on the last business day of the year. The bill also includes provisions for retroactive application to January 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO TAXATION; AMENDING SECTION 63-602G, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVI- SIONS REGARDING THE HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Revenue and Taxation Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
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VA bill #HB1263 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on public employees engaging in collective bargaining, allowing them to organize, negotiate wages, hours, and other terms of employment, and engage in other concerted activities for mutual aid or protection. It establishes the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee this process, including determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections for exclusive bargaining representatives. The bill mandates that public employers and employee organizations designated as exclusive bargaining representatives must negotiate in good faith. It also creates the Virginia Home Care Authority to oversee home care programs and act as the public employer for individual home care providers for collective bargaining purposes. The bill outlines specific prohibited conduct for both public employers and employee organizations, details procedures for certification, decertification, and elections of bargaining representatives, and sets forth negotiation and impasse resolution procedures, including binding arbitration for firefighters and emergency medical services providers. The provisions of this bill are set to become effective on July 1, 2028, with certain sections requiring further evaluation and reporting by state officials.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Authority established; Public Employee Relations Board established; exclusive bargaining representatives. Repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees. The bill creates the Public Employee Relations Board, which shall determine appropriate bargaining units and provide for certification and decertification elections for exclusive bargaining representatives of state employees and local government employees. The bill requires public employers and employee organizations that are exclusive bargaining representatives to meet at reasonable times to negotiate in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment. The bill establishes the Virginia Home Care Authority within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to ensure the effectiveness and quality of the services of home care programs in the Commonwealth and tasks the Authority with serving as the public employer of individual providers, as defined in the bill, for purposes of collective bargaining pursuant to the bill's provisions. The bill repeals a provision that declares that in any procedure providing for the designation, selection, or authorization of a labor organization to represent employees the right of an individual employee to vote by secret ballot is a fundamental right that shall be guaranteed from infringement.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 58 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Elizabeth Guzmán (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Jeion Ward (D), Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Alex Askew (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Gretchen Bulova (D), Katrina Callsen (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Betsy Carr (D), Stacey Carroll (D), Laura Jane Cohen (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D), Rae Cousins (D), Mark Downey (D), Michael Feggans (D), Lily Franklin (D), Debra Gardner (D), Jackie Glass (D), C.E. Hayes (D), Dan Helmer (D), J.R. Henson (D), Phil Hernandez (D), Charniele Herring (D), Patrick Hope (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Paul Krizek (D), Amy Laufer (D), Alfonso Lopez (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Fernando Martinez (D), Adele McClure (D), Garrett McGuire (D), Delores McQuinn (D), Leslie Chambers Mehta (D), May Nivar (D), Kimberly Adams (D), Marcia Price (D), Sam Rasoul (D), Atoosa Reaser (D), David Reid (D), Holly Seibold (D), Irene Shin (D), Marcus Simon (D), Shelly Simonds (D), J.J. Singh (D), Richard Sullivan (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D), Vivian Watts (D), Rodney Willett (D), Saddam Salim (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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HI bill #SB3001 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Artificial Intelligence.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Artificial Intelligence Disclosure and Safety Act," mandates that operators of conversational artificial intelligence (AI) services, which are AI systems designed to simulate human conversation and interaction, must provide clear disclosures to users, especially minors. If an AI service might be mistaken for a human, operators must explicitly state it's AI. For minors, this disclosure must be persistent or repeated frequently, and operators must implement protocols to prevent the AI from generating suicidal ideations or self-harm content, instead directing users to crisis intervention services. The bill also restricts the collection and use of personal data, prohibiting its use for targeted advertising or behavioral manipulation, and imposes stricter safeguards for sensitive data. Furthermore, operators must not program AI to provide professional mental health care or to make sexually explicit or objectifying statements, particularly concerning minors, and must offer privacy management tools for young users and their parents. Beginning January 1, 2028, operators must submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs detailing crisis intervention referrals and safety protocols, without including user-identifying information. The Attorney General is empowered to bring civil actions against operators for violations, seeking injunctive relief, damages, and legal costs, with statutory penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, capped at $1,000,000 per operator. The bill clarifies that it does not create a private right of action for individuals to sue and does not hold AI model developers liable for third-party AI systems. The effective date for most provisions is July 1, 2027, with the reporting requirement starting in 2028 and the overall act taking full effect on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Requires operators of conversational artificial intelligence services in the State to issue certain disclosures to account holders and users. Requires operators to develop protocols to prevent the production of suicidal ideations in account holders and users. Establishes protections for account holders and users of conversational artificial intelligence services. Establishes protections for minor account holders and users of conversational artificial intelligence services. Beginning January 1, 2028, requires operators to submit annual reports to the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs containing certain information. Allows the Department of the Attorney General to bring a civil action against operators who violate certain requirements. Establishes statutory penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 03/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*, Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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TN bill #SB1464 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement confidential, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This includes personal information of officers involved in immigration enforcement and details about future enforcement operations like dates, locations, and strategies. The bill specifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing information among themselves to facilitate immigration law enforcement, nor does it apply to information already public by federal law or court order. Officials who negligently release this confidential information can face a Class E felony, which is a serious misdemeanor, and could also be removed from their office. The bill also amends existing laws to include the negligent release of this confidential information as grounds for removal from office and clarifies penalties for releasing such information, with some violations being misdemeanors and others felonies depending on the intent and nature of the release.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 06/09/2025
• Added: 06/09/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Jack Johnson (R)*, Randy McNally (R), Ferrell Haile (R), Ken Yager (R), Bo Watson (R), Adam Lowe (R), Robert Harshbarger (R), John Stevens (R), Tom Hatcher (R), Dawn White (R), Richard Briggs (R), Paul Rose (R), Brent Taylor (R), Jessie Seal (R), Shane Reeves (R), Ed Jackson (R), Page Walley (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/9/2026
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IL bill #SB2875 • Last Action 03/06/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving over 25% of their gross revenue from selling personal data while processing data for 25,000 or more consumers. "Personal data" is defined as any information linked to an identifiable person, excluding de-identified or publicly available information. The Act requires companies (called "controllers") to protect consumer data security and notify individuals of any data breaches. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, and delete their personal data, obtain a list of third parties their data has been shared with, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. An appeal process is created for consumers to challenge a company's decisions regarding their data rights. The bill exempts government entities, federally recognized tribes, certain non-profits, and data already covered by federal laws, and it will be enforced by the Attorney General.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. "Personal data" means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable natural person but does not include deidentified data or publicly available information. Requires a controller who, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Creates an appeal process for a consumer to gather more information on the actions of a covered entity. Exempts the State, a political subdivision of the State, and units of local government, a federally recognized Indian tribe, nonprofits established to prevent insurance fraud, and data already covered by federal law. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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NY bill #A10439 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relates to offenses involving theft of identity; creates five tiers of crimes, based on the financial loss to the victim(s) and the number of people victimized.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new framework for identity theft offenses in New York, creating five distinct tiers of crimes based on the financial loss to victims and the number of individuals victimized, and also criminalizes the unlawful possession of personal identifying information and "skimmer devices" (devices used to steal information from cards). The bill defines "personal identifying information" broadly to include names, addresses, financial account numbers, social security numbers, biometric data, and medical or insurance information, among other details that could be used to assume someone's identity. The offenses range from "petit identity theft" (a misdemeanor) to "identity theft in the first degree" (a class B felony), with escalating penalties tied to the severity of the financial loss or the number of victims. It also introduces new offenses for possessing stolen personal information and for possessing skimmer devices, with penalties ranging from a misdemeanor to a class E felony. The bill also makes several conforming amendments to existing laws, including updating references to identity theft offenses and expanding the definition of "victim" to include those whose identities have been stolen.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the penal law, the criminal procedure law, the general business law, the state technology law and the executive law, in relation to offenses involving theft of identity; and to repeal certain provisions of the criminal procedure law and the penal law relating thereto
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Alicia Hyndman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to codes
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VA bill #HB972 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the accuracy and security of voter registration lists in Virginia by updating procedures for list maintenance and voter cancellation. Key provisions include requiring specific identification information, such as Social Security numbers or Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customer identifier numbers, for matches during list maintenance activities, and establishing a confidence score threshold of at least 80% for potential matches to be forwarded to registrars. The bill prohibits the use of voter data from other states or jurisdictions for list maintenance if it lacks a unique identifier for each individual. It mandates an annual review of all data sources used for list maintenance to ensure their validity, completeness, accuracy, and reliability, with the results to be reported to legislative committees. Furthermore, general registrars will be required to send a notice to voters before canceling their registration, regardless of the reason, and cancellation records will be made public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the National Voter Registration Act. The bill also introduces new provisions for the security of the Virginia voter registration system, including annual updates to security standards and plans, and clarifies that cancellation records must be retained for at least four years.
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Bill Summary: Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches. Requires certain, specified identification information to be included on the lists received by the Department of Elections (the Department) for list maintenance purposes and requires the Department, upon receiving any such list, to do an initial comparison of the information included on such list with the list of registered voters and to determine the confidence score for any match. The Department is required to transmit matches with a confidence score of at least 80 to the appropriate general registrars. The bill prohibits the use of voter data received from another state or jurisdiction or through a list comparison for list maintenance purposes when the data file does not include a unique identifier for each individual whose information is contained in the data file. The bill requires the Department to annually review all sources of data utilized for list maintenance activities for the purpose of determining the validity, completeness, accuracy, and reliability of the data received from each source, and to include the results of such review in its annual report to the House and Senate Committees on Privileges and Elections regarding its list maintenance activities. The bill provides that the Department of Elections may only use the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program) operated by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for the sole purpose of individually verifying that voters listed in the Virginia voter registration system are United States citizens. The Department of Elections is prohibited from (i) using information received from the SAVE Program as the sole reason for rejecting a registration application, (ii) uploading lists of registered voters to the SAVE Program for verifying their citizenship status in bulk, or (iii) transferring any information to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any subdivision thereof beyond the minimum information necessary. The bill requires the general registrars to send notice prior to cancelling a voter's registration regardless of the reason for cancellation. Lastly, the bill clarifies that when a voter's registration is cancelled, a cancellation record must be created, and that such records are public in accordance with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and the National Voter Registration Act. The bill includes numerous technical amendments for organizational purposes. This bill incorporates HB 966.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcia Price (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
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GA bill #SB447 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation; denial or nonacceptance of permits; revise provisions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and clarify the process for obtaining permits, particularly those related to soil erosion and sedimentation control, by requiring local authorities to be more transparent and timely in their decisions. It defines a "completed application" as one containing all necessary information for a decision, mandates that local issuing authorities clearly state the criteria for permit approval, and sets a 45-day deadline for issuing or denying permits after a completed application is filed, with a shorter 14-day deadline for resubmitted applications. If a permit is not acted upon within these timeframes, it will be automatically approved, and any fees paid will be refunded. Additionally, local authorities must provide rejected applicants with a written list of specific reasons for denial, supported by documentation, and cannot deny permits for reasons not authorized by law. The bill also introduces requirements for counties and municipalities to provide real-time, publicly accessible online information about the status of building permit applications, including details like application number, submission date, property address, permit type, current status, and reasons for denial, starting in 2027. Importantly, if a local authority needs a state agency to review part of an application, the time clock for the local authority's decision is paused (tolled) during that external review.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to control of soil erosion and sedimentation, so as to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for automatic approval of permits after a period of time; to provide for refunding of fees; to toll such timing requirements in certain circumstances; to provide a definition; to amend Chapter 60 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions applicable to counties and municipal corporations, so as to provide general provisions for counties and municipalities regarding the acceptance, denial, or nonacceptance of certain permits; to require unambiguous criteria for approval of permits; to require completed applications; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for refunding of fees; to provide for exceptions; to provide for access to real-time status information relative to building permit application status; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Clint Dixon (R)*, Shawn Still (R)*, Jason Anavitarte (R)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Drew Echols (R)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Bill Cowsert (R)*, Larry Walker (R)*, Sam Watson (R)*, Rick Williams (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Ben Watson (R)*, Jason T. Dickerson (R)*, Frank Ginn (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House Second Readers
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HI bill #HB1873 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To The Board Of Regents Of The University Of Hawaii.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the governance of the University of Hawaii's Board of Regents, including exempting one strategic planning retreat per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met, such as no decisions being made and materials being publicly available. It also mandates that all Board of Regents members complete governance training within twelve months of confirmation and every two years thereafter, covering topics like fiduciary duties and open meeting laws. The bill further requires the Candidate Advisory Council, which vets potential regents, to ensure candidates have relevant experience and are not registered lobbyists who have recently lobbied on University of Hawaii matters. Additionally, financial disclosures required by the State Ethics Code for Board of Regents members will no longer be made public. Finally, the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, must submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing training completion, compliance with qualifications, and recommendations for improving governance.
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Bill Summary: Exempts one strategic planning retreat of the Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii per year from open meeting requirements if certain conditions are met. Requires members of the Board of Regents to complete a governance training and attend the training at least once every two years thereafter. Requires the Candidate Advisory Council to ensure that all candidates presented to the Governor for nomination have certain subject matter experience and are not registered lobbyists who have lobbied on matters pertaining to the University of Hawaii. Exempts the financial disclosures of the Board of Regents as mandated by the State Ethics Code from being made public. Requires the Board of Regents, in collaboration with the Candidate Advisory Council, to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Andrew Garrett (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Christopher Muraoka (R)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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KY bill #SB219 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to deferred deposit transaction fees imposed by the commissioner.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction, which is a short-term loan often referred to as a "payday loan," for data that businesses offering these loans must submit to a central database. This database is used to track outstanding loans and ensure compliance with regulations, and the fee, which can be passed on to the customer, will help fund its operation. The bill also specifies that these changes will apply to all deferred deposit transactions made on or after the date the Act becomes effective.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 286.9-140 to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction for data required to be submitted by a deferred deposit service business licensee; direct that the Act applies to deferred deposit transactions entered or or after the effective date of the Act.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Howell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/21/2026
• Last Action: posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 10 2026
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WA bill #HB2508 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Clarifying the scope of authority of the office of independent investigations to align with current operations and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and protect privacy.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies and expands the authority of the Office of Independent Investigations (OII) to align with its current operations and practices, while also establishing public disclosure requirements and privacy protections. Specifically, it broadens the OII's jurisdiction to investigate deaths that occur during or after any use of force by an involved officer, not just deadly force, and allows for the review of prior investigations if new evidence emerges. The bill also grants the OII access to information from responding fire departments and ambulance services, with specific privacy protections for health care information. Furthermore, it defines what constitutes confidential investigative and private information that is exempt from public disclosure, particularly concerning ongoing investigations and information that implicates an individual's privacy. The bill also amends existing laws regarding public records exemptions to include information exempt under the new provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to clarifying the scope of authority of the 2 office of independent investigations to align with current operations 3 and practices and to include public disclosure requirements and 4 protect privacy; amending RCW 43.102.030, 43.102.080, and 43.102.120; 5 reenacting and amending RCW 43.102.010 and 42.56.240; and adding a 6 new section to chapter 43.102 RCW. 7
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Debra Entenman (D)*, Shelley Kloba (D), Sharlett Mena (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Brian Burnett (R), Beth Doglio (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Natasha Hill (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Chipalo Street (D), Julia Reed (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor.
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IL bill #SB3634 • Last Action 03/06/2026
REAL ESTATE-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily affecting the Department of Transportation (IDOT) and real estate appraisers. It modifies the State Finance Act to adjust the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by IDOT, increasing the threshold from $250,000 to $750,000 per fiscal year for contracts, renewals, and master contract orders, and for amendments that increase a contract's value by that amount. The Public Contract Fraud Act is amended to allow IDOT to proceed with bidding or awarding contracts and construction activities once it meets specific federal requirements, though full compliance with land title acquisition rules is still required before expending funds on construction or acquiring parcels outstanding at the time of conditional certification. The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 sees numerous amendments, including defining "waiver valuation" as a valuation prepared under federal relocation assistance laws that is not an appraisal, and outlining specific circumstances and individuals who can perform these valuations for IDOT and other entities without needing a full appraiser's license, with updated monetary limits for these valuations. It also makes changes related to disciplinary actions, citations, discrimination, investigations, and the composition and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Finally, the Illinois Highway Code is amended to clarify that IDOT can acquire both public and private property for highway purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the State Finance Act. In provisions concerning vouchers, provides that the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by the Department of Transportation shall apply to contracts, contract renewals, and orders against a master contract in the amount of $750,000 or more in a fiscal year and to any contract amendment or change to an existing contract that increases the value of the contract to or by $750,000 or more in a fiscal year. Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. In provisions concerning spending money without obtaining title to land, provides that the Department of Transportation may proceed with bidding or awarding a contract or any construction activities once it has complied with specified federal requirements. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning: waiver valuations; endorsement; grounds for disciplinary action; citations; discrimination; investigation, notice, and hearing; and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. In provisions allowing the Department of Transportation to acquire an interest in land, rights, or other property for specified road construction purposes, specifies that the property may be public or private property. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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WA bill #SB5981 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect the integrity of the federal 340B drug pricing program, which provides discounted outpatient medications to eligible healthcare providers serving low-income and uninsured populations, by prohibiting drug manufacturers from restricting how these providers access and dispense these discounted drugs through contract pharmacies. Specifically, the bill defines key terms like "340B drug," "covered entity," and "manufacturer," and establishes that manufacturers or their representatives cannot deny, restrict, or prohibit the acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs to covered entities or their contracted pharmacies, nor can they demand data beyond what federal law requires as a condition for providing these drugs. Furthermore, the bill allows covered entities to file civil lawsuits against manufacturers for violations, seeking penalties of up to $5,000 per day per violation, and empowers the state's Attorney General to enforce these provisions under the Consumer Protection Act. To enhance transparency, covered entities that are federally qualified health centers or certain hospitals must annually report detailed financial and operational data related to their participation in the 340B program, including drug acquisition costs, dispensed amounts, savings, and how those savings are used for community benefits, with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also allows for the collection of filing fees to support the administration of this reporting system and amends existing laws to align definitions and reporting requirements, ensuring that the 340B program continues to support vital healthcare services for vulnerable populations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting the integrity of the 340B drug 2 pricing program; amending RCW 43.71C.010, 43.71C.050, 43.71C.090, and 3 43.71C.100; adding new sections to chapter 43.71C RCW; adding a new 4 chapter to Title 69 RCW; and prescribing penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Vandana Slatter (D), Paul Harris (R), Jessica Bateman (D), Emily Alvarado (D), Mike Chapman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Jamie Pedersen (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 67; nays, 30; absent, 0; excused, 1.
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VA bill #HB706 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Gunston Hall Board of Regents, which oversees this historic site, to hold at least one in-person meeting each year. Any other meetings of the Board within the same calendar year can be either in person or conducted entirely online as a public meeting, even if this differs from a specific rule in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a set of laws ensuring public access to government records and meetings. However, all meetings, regardless of format, must still follow the general requirements of FOIA.
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Bill Summary: Museums and other cultural institutions; Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents. Requires the Gunston Hall Board of Regents to meet in person at least once annually. The bill clarifies that any additional meeting of the Board held within the same calendar year may be in person or held as an all-virtual public meeting, notwithstanding a certain provision of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the contrary. The bill requires all such meetings to otherwise comply with FOIA.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : J.R. Henson (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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OR bill #SB1555 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to the constitutional requirements for public education appropriations; declaring an emergency.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how the state reports on public education funding by establishing new quality goals for public education, which include school districts complying with legal requirements, teachers being licensed and qualified, and meeting statewide performance targets. It directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model, developed through contracts with experts, to determine the amount of money needed to meet these quality goals and to publish a report detailing whether the legislative appropriations are sufficient or, if not, explaining the reasons and impact of the shortfall. The bill also abolishes the Quality Education Commission and a related joint committee, and it makes various changes to existing laws concerning school district standards, teacher training, student services, and reporting requirements, with most of these changes becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Changes the method that is used to prepare a report on the amount of state money that is used to fund public education. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.1). Directs the Joint Interim Committee on Ways and Means to use a cost model for the purpose of calculating the sum of moneys sufficient to meet the state’s system of public education quality goals. Modifies the public education quality goals for the purpose of the cost model and makes re- lated changes specifying when a school district is a standard school district. Abolishes a joint committee related to the appropriation of moneys for public education. Abolishes the Quality Education Commission. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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HI bill #SB2497 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Electric Energy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires electric utilities, excluding electric cooperatives, to provide transparent analyses of how proposed energy projects will affect customer electricity bills, making these analyses publicly accessible online in a usable electronic format. These analyses must detail the assumptions used in calculations, including resource types, capacities, operational timing, pricing, and the modeling methods employed, allowing for sensitivity analysis and scenario testing. Utilities must update these analyses if material assumptions change and submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) detailing the actual costs and dispatch of approved energy generation and storage projects. The bill aims to empower ratepayers by increasing transparency and enabling better evaluation of proposed projects and their affordability, with these new requirements taking effect on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Requires all electric utilities, other than electric cooperatives, to provide transparent customer bill impact analyses that are accessible to the public in an electronic format reasonably usable by ratepayers. Establishes requirements for bill impact analyses. Requires electric utilities to submit annual reports to the Public Utilities Commission. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Glenn Wakai (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Chris Lee (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
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KY bill #HB48 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to physical therapy.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 327, which governs the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to clarify legislative intent, enhance reporting requirements for disciplinary actions, and strengthen the oversight capabilities of the Board of Physical Therapy. Key provisions include requiring employers and practitioners to report physical therapists or physical therapist assistants convicted of certain misdemeanors, mandating that potential board members have no disciplinary actions against them in the past five years, and allowing the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance for its members and staff. The bill also authorizes the board to form committees and task forces for advice, to establish fee amounts through administrative regulations, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings, and grant licenses to physical therapist assistant applicants. Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits sexual contact between physical therapists and their active patients or the patients' parents/legal guardians, and directs the board to create guidelines for handling allegations of sexual misconduct. The bill also allows the board to receive ongoing education on practice-related issues, determine which disciplinary records can be expunged, and set the amounts for any fines imposed. It redefines terms within the chapter, establishes a revolving fund for the board's expenses, and ensures all board expenses are paid from this fund.
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Bill Summary: Amend various sections of KRS Chapter 327, relating to the practice and regulation of physical therapy, to state legislative findings; require a practitioner or employer to report a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor; require potential board members to not have been under any disciplinary action in the past 5 years; permit the Board of Physical Therapy to purchase professional liability insurance; authorize the board to convene committees and task forces to review and advise the board on pertinent issues; authorize the board to promulgate administrative regulations to establish fee amounts, issue advisory opinions and declaratory rulings related to this chapter, and issue a license to a physical therapist assistant applicant; prohibit physical therapists and physical therapist assistants from engaging in sexual contact with any active patient of record or parent or legal guardian of an active patient of record; require the board to develop guidelines to follow upon receipt of an allegation of sexual misconduct by a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant; allow the board to receive periodic education on issues affecting the practice of physical therapy and public protection; allow the board to determine which disciplinary records may be expunged; authorize the board to establish the amounts, limits, or ranges for any fines imposed; repeal and reenact KRS 327.010 to define terms; repeal and reenact KRS 327.080 to deposit to the credit of a revolving fund for the use of the board; require all expenses of the board to be paid from the revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Amy Neighbors (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing & Occupations (S)
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NH bill #HB1233 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relative to the minutes of non-public sessions.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's Right-to-Know law regarding nonpublic session minutes by clarifying and expanding transparency requirements. Specifically, the bill stipulates that only the exact portion of minutes or decisions directly covered by the original motion to enter a nonpublic session may be withheld from public disclosure, which is a more precise standard than previous law. The bill also requires that the list of withheld minutes include additional details such as the start and end times of the nonpublic session, in addition to the existing requirements like the date and specific exemption used. If a public body decides to withhold certain minutes, they must maintain a comprehensive list of those minutes that will be made publicly available as soon as practicable. The bill preserves existing provisions that allow minutes to be withheld if two-thirds of members present vote that disclosure could adversely affect a person's reputation, render a proposed action ineffective, or relate to terrorism and emergency preparedness. The new provisions aim to increase governmental transparency by narrowing the scope of what can be kept secret and providing more detailed information about nonpublic sessions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the right-to-know law by requiring that the only minutes or decisions withheld from public disclosure are those portions covered by the motion to enter nonpublic session. The bill also adds start times and end times in the list of nonpublic session minutes available under the right-to-know law.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Calvin Beaulier (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Election Law and Municipal Affairs; Senate Journal 6
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HI bill #HB1753 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating To Social Media.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Hawaii Social Media Data Deletion Act, requires social media platforms that meet certain user or revenue thresholds (defined as "covered platforms") to provide users with an easy and accessible way to delete their accounts and ensure that all associated personal information, including sensitive personal information (which covers a broad range of data like social security numbers, financial details, precise geolocation, health information, and more), is permanently erased. The bill prohibits these platforms from using deceptive tactics to make account deletion difficult and mandates that deletion requests be processed within ninety days, with a forty-five-day archiving period for potential law enforcement needs, unless otherwise legally required. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions through civil actions, seeking injunctions and penalties for violations, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Requires certain social media platforms to provide an accessible mechanism for users to delete their accounts on the platform and permanently erase all personal information and sensitive personal information associated with deleted accounts. Prohibits certain deceptive practices by social media platforms that obstruct the deletion of user accounts. Authorizes the Attorney General to pursue civil actions and seek injunctive relief and penalties for violations. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Shirley Ann Templo (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Diamond Garcia (R)*, Joe Gedeon (R)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, David Tarnas (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
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MD bill #HB1269 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires governing bodies of cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, and homeowners associations to adopt annual budgets that include specific calculations for the cost of repairing or replacing common capital components, based on regular "reserve studies" which are detailed assessments of the condition, useful life, and replacement costs of these components. The bill also allows for a two-thirds majority vote by members to determine if the community is facing financial hardship, which could permit a temporary deviation from required reserve funding, provided that efforts are made to resolve the hardship and the reserve amounts are recalculated to ensure future sufficiency. These provisions aim to ensure that common ownership communities are better prepared financially for necessary repairs and replacements of shared infrastructure and facilities.
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Bill Summary: Requiring the governing bodies of certain cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, or homeowners associations to adopt an annual budget that includes certain calculations for the cost to repair or replace capital components that are the responsibility of the common ownership community; providing that a certain portion of the members of a common ownership community may determine the community and its members are facing a financial hardship or that a determination of financial hardship may be extended; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Harry Bhandari (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/6/2026 )
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WA bill #SB6246 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to refine how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and face competition from regions with less stringent environmental regulations, receive allowances for their greenhouse gas emissions. Specifically, it clarifies that the classification of EITE facilities will be based on North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the types of facilities eligible for these allowances beyond just manufacturing businesses to include any facility meeting the criteria. The bill also adjusts the methodology for calculating these free allowances, including provisions for benchmark reductions over time and options for facilities to use either a carbon intensity or mass-based approach, with specific considerations for certain industries like aerospace. Furthermore, it mandates the development of recommendations for future allowance allocation schedules beyond 2034, focusing on mitigating emissions leakage and aligning with statewide emissions goals, and introduces new reporting requirements for EITE facilities to assess feasible emission reduction measures and their associated costs, aiming to inform future policy development.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; and amending RCW 3 70A.65.110. 4
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, Sharon Shewmake (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 57; nays, 38; absent, 0; excused, 3.
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IL bill #SB1781 • Last Action 03/06/2026
DEATHS DOMESTIC VIOL VICTIM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses the investigation of deaths potentially related to domestic violence by enhancing training, investigative procedures, and support for families. It requires State police and local law enforcement officers to receive specialized training on identifying potential domestic violence-related homicides, including recognizing specific indicators such as premature death, suspicious death scenes, relationship dynamics, and history of abuse. The bill mandates that coroners and law enforcement conduct more comprehensive investigations when a death is suspected to be linked to domestic violence, including interviewing family members, consulting forensic pathologists, and considering ten specific "red flag" markers. Sworn law enforcement must now be current in domestic violence incident training, and families of potential domestic violence homicide victims will have access to victim services and the right to request investigation records. The legislation aims to prevent premature conclusions about deaths, particularly suicides, and ensure a more thorough and trauma-informed approach to investigating suspicious deaths with potential domestic violence connections. Importantly, the bill defines key terms like "domestic violence" and "partner" and provides guidelines for when and how these enhanced investigative procedures should be applied, while also preserving law enforcement agencies' investigative discretion.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois and the Illinois Police Training Act. Provides that State police officers and local police officers shall receive training in homicide investigations in which the victims were suspected of being subject to domestic abuse. Amends the Counties Code. Provides that every coroner, whenever, as soon as he or she knows or is informed that the dead body of any person is found, or lying within his or her county, whose death is suspected of being a death, if the circumstances surrounding the death is known or suspected as due to suicide and affords a reasonable basis to suspect that the death was caused by or related to the domestic violence of another, in consultation with a board-certified forensic pathologist certified by the American Board of Pathology, shall go to the place where the dead body is and take charge of the same and shall make a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the death. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Adds the Investigation of Homicides of Decedents with Identifiable History of Being Victimized by Domestic Violence Article to the Code. Provides that prior to making any findings as to the manner and cause of death of a deceased individual with an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence, and with the presence of 3 or more specified factors, law enforcement investigators shall interview family members, such as parents, siblings, or other close friends or relatives of the decedent with relevant information regarding that history of domestic violence. Lists those factors that law enforcement investigators must consider in those investigations. Provides that sworn law enforcement personnel investigating a death if it has been determined that the decedent has an identifiable history of being victimized by domestic violence shall be current in their training related to domestic violence incidents, including training required pursuant to the Illinois State Police Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois or the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines terms. Amends the Autopsy Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : Craig Wilcox (R)*, Adriane Johnson (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Jil Tracy (R), Don DeWitte (R), Li Arellano (R), Andrew Chesney (R), Terri Bryant (R), Paul Faraci (D), Sally Turner (R), Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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NY bill #A10456 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relates to the redaction of personally identifying information of private individuals contained in municipal land use applications and/or supporting materials in response to a FOIL request.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Officers Law, which governs public access to government records in New York, to add a new provision that allows for the redaction of personally identifying information of private individuals from municipal land use applications and supporting materials when requested under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). FOIL is the state law that allows the public to request access to government records. The bill specifies that this redaction is permissible if the disclosure would constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy or create a risk of fraud or identity theft, but it clarifies that information essential to understanding the application or the local land-use board's decision cannot be redacted.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to personally identifying information in municipal land use documents subject to FOIL
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Walsh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to governmental operations
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OR bill #HB4028 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to behavioral health.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, establishes new regulations for how insurers, coordinated care organizations (CCOs), and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) conduct audits of behavioral health treatment claims, which include mental health and substance use disorder services but exclude those provided in hospitals or hospital-affiliated clinics. Insurers must provide providers with clear, plain-language descriptions of claim requirements and notify them at least 30 days in advance of any changes to these requirements, with audits generally limited to claims within the last 12 months (or six years for suspected fraud) and requiring behavioral health professional review. CCOs and OHA have similar audit limitations, with a three-year lookback period for paid claims unless fraud is suspected, and audits must be completed within 180 days unless the provider causes delays. The bill also mandates that certain carriers annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) on their compliance with behavioral health parity requirements, ensuring that mental health and substance use disorder benefits are treated comparably to medical and surgical benefits.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new information that some carriers must report to DCBS. (Flesch Readability Score: 62.7). Digest: The Act limits how insurers, OHA and CCOs may conduct audits. The Act adds new in- formation that some carriers must report to DCBS. The Act takes effect 91 days after session ends. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.4). Imposes requirements and restrictions on insurer and coordinated care organization audits of claims for reimbursement submitted by behavioral health treatment providers. Becomes operative on January 1, 2027. Adds information that certain carriers must annually report to the Department of Consumer and Business Services regarding compliance with behavioral health parity requirements. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 11 : Darin Harbick (R)*, Rob Nosse (D)*, Court Boice (R), Matt Bunch (R), Pam Marsh (D), Mark Owens (R), Hai Pham (D), Sue Rieke Smith (D), Alek Skarlatos (R), Jules Walters (D), David Smith (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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OR bill #HB4177 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to public meetings; and prescribing an effective date.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, relating to public meetings, clarifies and strengthens existing laws governing how public bodies in Oregon conduct their business. Key provisions include redefining "convening" to encompass various forms of contemporaneous communication, expanding the definition of "deliberation" to include the examination and weighing of reasons for a decision, and prohibiting governing bodies from meeting in private or using a series of communications to circumvent public meeting requirements. The bill also updates rules regarding public notice for meetings, requiring a list of anticipated subjects, and mandates that public bodies provide sound, video, or digital recordings or written minutes of all meetings that accurately reflect discussions and participant views. It further clarifies that meetings can be held in person, electronically, or through a combination of methods, and ensures public access to these meetings via telephone, video, or other virtual means, including opportunities for public testimony. The bill also expands the scope of complaints regarding violations of public meeting laws to include actions by the public body itself, not just its governing body, and extends the timeframe for filing such grievances. Additionally, it clarifies the training requirements for public officials on these laws, adjusts the financial threshold for mandatory training, and outlines procedures for the Oregon Government Ethics Commission to investigate and address violations, including updated penalty provisions and clarification on who is liable for civil penalties. Finally, it appropriates funds for the implementation of these changes and sets an effective date for the act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public meetings; creating new provisions; amending ORS 192.610, 192.630, 192.640, 192.650, 192.670, 192.685, 192.690, 192.700, 192.705, 244.260 and 244.350; and prescribing an ef- fective date.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Third reading. Carried by Lieber. Passed. Ayes, 25; Nays, 3--McLane, Robinson, Taylor; Excused, 2--Hayden, Thatcher.
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ID bill #H0686 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Amends existing law to revise a provision regarding employment of relatives and to provide an exemption regarding the employment of certain relatives.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning public servants using their positions for personal gain, specifically focusing on the employment of relatives. It modifies a provision that previously allowed employees of governmental entities to retain their positions and receive pay increases if they held the job before a local government official was elected, by adding a condition that they must also meet requirements outlined in a new subsection (8) before a city's population exceeds 10,000. Crucially, the bill introduces a new exemption to the prohibition against hiring relatives within the second degree of blood or marriage to a mayor or city council member, provided the city has fewer than 10,000 residents, the position requires specific qualifications that the relative possesses, the job was publicly advertised for at least 45 days with no qualified applicants, the city made a good-faith effort to find other candidates, a detailed record of the hiring process is maintained, the city council approves the appointment in an open meeting after publicly disclosing the relationship, an unrelated supervisor manages the relative, and any compensation increases are limited to across-the-board adjustments. This exemption aims to allow smaller cities to hire qualified individuals with familial ties when other applicants are unavailable, while still maintaining transparency and oversight.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO BRI
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee, Van Burtenshaw (R), Rod Furniss (R), Jerald Raymond (R), Mike Pohanka (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs
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KY bill #HB534 • Last Action 03/06/2026
AN ACT relating to elections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to election laws, including requiring the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide monthly lists of individuals convicted of felonies, even those whose cases are on appeal, to the State Board of Elections for removal from voter rolls. It also mandates special elections if a majority of a legislative body's seats become vacant due to election errors or fraud, and clarifies that current members remain in office until election contests and appeals are resolved. The bill establishes a process for the State Board of Elections to compare voter registration data with the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE) to identify and remove non-citizen voters, forwarding their information to the Attorney General. Additionally, it allows county clerks to use ballot verifier software for public inspection of cast ballots and their associated "cast vote records" (electronic records of how votes were cast), provided voter-identifying information is removed, and permits additional audits using this software. The bill also prohibits the purchase of voting equipment that uses non-human readable codes like QR codes for vote tabulation, sets a minimum vote threshold for hand-to-eye recounts, allows successful election challengers to recover costs, and permits judicial candidates to disclose their political party affiliation and related viewpoints while prohibiting them from implying partisan endorsement. It also clarifies rules for special elections when legislative bodies have a majority of vacant seats, defines "executive committee of a political party," and allows federal candidates to contribute to party executive committees under certain conditions, while also permitting party committees to endorse nonpartisan candidates.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 30A.145 to require the Administrative Office of the Courts to prepare an all-time list each month of persons convicted of a felony, including persons whose cases are on appeal, and provide the list to the State Board of Elections; amend KRS 83A.040 to require a special election if more than the majority of the membership of a legislative body is vacated because of an election error due to no fault of any candidate or fraud; establish that members of the legislative body whose term expires shall remain in office until the contest and any appeals of the regular election are complete and final; create a new section of KRS Chapter 116 to require the State Board of Elections to compare the statewide voter registration system against the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program, or its successor program, each month to remove registered voters who are not citizens of the United States within 5 days; require the State Board of Elections to forward the name, date of birth, last known address, and voter registration record of any individual who is removed to the Attorney General; require the State Board of Elections to notify the county clerk of the county in which the voter lived of the removal; amend KRS 116.113 to specify that the Administrative Office of the Courts shall include persons convicted of a felony whose case is on appeal in the lists they send to the State Board of Elections for removal from the voter registration records; create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to define "cast vote record"; allow county clerks to use a ballot verifier software program to produce electronic images of cast ballots and cast vote records for public inspection, as long as the records do not contain voter-identifying information; allow counties to use the software program to perform additional audits; establish that the State Board of Elections shall promulgate administrative regulations to establish uniform standards for formatting, publication, and redaction of images of ballots and cast vote records; amend KRS 117.125 to establish that no voting equipment or voting systems shall be purchased after the effective date of the Act that utilize non-human readable codes, including barcodes, QR codes, or other encrypted markings to represent or tabulate a voter's choices on the ballot; amend KRS 117.383 to require that the ballot scanner and race selected for a hand-to-eye recount by the Secretary of State shall have at least 10 votes cast; amend KRS Chapter 118.176 to establish that a person who successfully challenges the bona fides of a candidate may recover certain costs; create a new chapter of KRS Chapter 118A to establish that judicial candidates may disclose their political party, state current and past voter registration status, and communicate political values or viewpoints consistent with that party affiliation; establish that judicial candidates shall not claim to be the official nominee of a political party, use language or materials that imply nomination, designation, or endorsement by a political party, or use party symbols, slogans, or imagery in a manner that would lead someone to believe they are running in a partisan election; amend KRS 120.165 to require the county clerk and local board of elections to call a special election if a majority of the offices of a legislative body are deemed vacant; establish that a person bringing a successful election contest may recover certain costs; amend KRS 121.015 to define "executive committee of a political party"; amend KRS 121.150 to allow federal candidates to contribute to a party executive committee if the amount of the contribution is within contribution limits and if the contribution is not earmarked for any particular candidate or slate of candidates; specify that a qualified political party committee, including a state or county executive committee, may endorse, support, oppose, and make contributions or expenditures to nonpartisan candidates; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : D.J. Johnson (R)*, John Hodgson (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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MD bill #SB238 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which allows licensed school psychologists to practice in other member states without needing to obtain separate licenses in each state, thereby improving access to school psychological services. The compact establishes requirements for obtaining a multistate license, creates the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, and outlines procedures for states to join or withdraw from the compact. Key provisions include defining terms like "home state" (the state where a psychologist is primarily licensed) and "equivalent license" (a license granted by another member state under the compact), requiring member states to share information about licensees, and establishing rules for the Commission's operation, including dispute resolution and enforcement mechanisms. The compact also addresses provisions for active military members and their spouses, ensuring their mobility and ability to practice.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission; providing for the withdrawal from the Compact; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Malcolm Augustine (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred Ways and Means
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ID bill #S1359 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, which requires operators of virtual currency kiosks—machines that exchange legal tender for virtual currency—to be licensed money transmitters and implement several consumer protection measures. Operators must obtain a license, report quarterly and annual data to the Idaho Department of Finance, and provide clear disclosures to users about transaction fees, exchange rates, and the risks of virtual currency, including a prominent warning about potential scams. The act mandates live customer service seven days a week, requires detailed transaction receipts, and outlines procedures for preventing fraud and money laundering, such as using blockchain analytics and imposing transaction limits for new customers, with specific provisions for refunds in cases of fraud. It also allows for information sharing between government agencies to combat virtual currency kiosk fraud and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and potential revocation of licenses.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT; AMENDING TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 54, TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH A LICENS- ING REQUIREMENT, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY DISCLOSURES, TO ESTABLISH CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSACTION RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AND MONEY LAUNDERING, TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION-SHARING RELATED TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD, AND TO PROVIDE FOR CHAPTER APPLICABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate State Affairs Committee (08:00:00 3/6/2026 Room WW55)
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VA bill #HB574 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to Compact.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Virginia to join the Athletic Trainer Compact, an agreement among states that allows licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states. The Compact aims to improve access to athletic training services and streamline practice across state lines while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public safety. It establishes a framework for mutual recognition of licenses, information sharing between states, and a commission to oversee the Compact's operations. The Compact will take effect once enacted by a seventh participating state.
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Bill Summary: Athletic Trainer Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Athletic Trainer Compact. The Compact permits qualified licensed athletic trainers to practice in other states that are also members of the Compact. The Compact has not yet been passed in any state and will take effect when the Compact is enacted by a seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Glass (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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WA bill #HB2192 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to roadway fatalities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) to better identify the causes of roadway fatalities by designating it as a public health authority and expanding its responsibilities in collecting and analyzing data related to traffic collisions. The WTSC will now be able to collect health care information from various sources, such as hospitals and medical examiners, to conduct statistical and epidemiological analyses of traffic fatalities and serious injuries, with this information being confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The bill also establishes a "fatality review committee" to examine available information on fatal traffic crashes, including crash reports, driver records, and medical records, to identify contributing factors and make recommendations for improving road safety for all users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. Importantly, discussions and documents generated by these fatality review committees will be confidential and generally inadmissible in civil or administrative proceedings to encourage open and thorough reviews, and participants are granted immunity from civil liability for their good-faith actions within the scope of their duties. The bill also clarifies the role of the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council, which will continue to analyze data and programs related to pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities and serious injuries, and its recommendations will be shared with the governor and legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to updating the role of the Washington traffic 2 safety commission in identifying the risk factors that lead to 3 roadway fatalities; amending RCW 42.56.360, 43.59.010, 43.59.040, and 4 43.59.156; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW. 5
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• Introduced: 12/24/2025
• Added: 12/25/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Sam Low (R)*, Julia Reed (D), Mari Leavitt (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Beth Doglio (D), Alex Ramel (D), Janice Zahn (D), Chipalo Street (D), Davina Duerr (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Steve Bergquist (D), Natasha Hill (D), Brandy Donaghy (D), Joe Timmons (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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VA bill #SB91 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to rename the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University as Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University, making this change across various sections of the Code of Virginia that reference the former name. The bill amends existing laws related to public institutions of higher education, including provisions on prohibited contracts by state government officers and employees, exclusions to the Freedom of Information Act, procedures for closed meetings, and the operations of health sciences centers. Specifically, it updates references in sections concerning conflict of interest rules for public institutions of higher education, the exclusion of proprietary information from public disclosure, the authorized purposes for closed meetings, educational programs in regional detention homes, the structure and operations of health sciences centers, the Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative, the Research and Clinical Trial Cancer Consortium Initiative, and the medical advisory panel for birth-related injury claims. The changes are primarily to reflect the new name "Virginia Health Sciences" in place of "Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center" where it appears in these legal contexts.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; Old Dominion University; Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center renamed as Virginia Health Sciences. Renames the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University as Virginia Health Sciences at Old Dominion University.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Louise Lucas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Read second time
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WI bill #SB71 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Ratification of the Dietitian Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which is an interstate agreement designed to facilitate the practice of dietetics across multiple states. The bill creates a framework for dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege" that allows them to practice in other member states without obtaining multiple individual state licenses. Key provisions include establishing a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, creating a coordinated data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and defining the requirements for dietitians to obtain and maintain a compact privilege. To qualify, dietitians must hold an unencumbered license in their home state, meet specific educational and credentialing requirements, and comply with the laws of the state where they are practicing. The compact aims to increase public access to dietetic services, reduce administrative burdens, and enhance interstate cooperation in regulating professional practice. The compact will become effective once seven states have enacted it, and member states can participate by meeting specific criteria and following the compact's established rules and procedures.
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Bill Summary: This bill ratifies and enters Wisconsin into the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which provides for the ability of a dietitian to become eligible to practice in other compact states. Significant provisions of the compact include the following: LRB-1917/1 MED:cdc 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 71 1. The creation of a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which includes the primary administrators of the licensure authorities of each member state. The commission has various powers and duties granted in the compact, including establishing bylaws, promulgating rules for the compact, appointing officers and hiring employees, and establishing and electing an executive committee. The commission may levy on and collect an annual assessment from each member state or impose fees on licensees to whom it grants a compact privilege to cover the cost of the operations and activities of the commission and its staff. 2. The ability for a dietitian to obtain a Xcompact privilege,Y which allows a dietitian to practice dietetics in another compact state (remote state) if the dietitian satisfies certain criteria. The compact specifies a number of requirements in order for a dietitian to exercise a compact privilege, including holding an unencumbered dietitian license in a home state and paying any fees and meeting any jurisprudence requirements that may be imposed by a remote state. A dietitian practicing in a remote state under a compact privilege must adhere to the laws and regulations of that state. A remote state may, in accordance with that state[s laws, take adverse action against a licensee[s compact privilege within that state. If a dietitian[s license is encumbered, the dietitian loses the compact privilege in all remote states until certain criteria are satisfied. If a dietitian[s compact privilege in any remote state is removed, the dietitian may lose the compact privilege in all other remote states until certain criteria are satisfied. 3. The ability of member states to issue subpoenas that are enforceable in other states. 4. The creation of a coordinated data system containing licensure and disciplinary action information on dietitians. The compact requires member states to report adverse actions against licensees and to monitor the data system to determine whether adverse actions have been taken against licensees. A member state must submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom the compact is applicable as required by the rules of the commission. 5. Provisions regarding resolutions of disputes between member states and between member and nonmember states, including a process for termination of a state[s membership in the compact if the state defaults on its obligations under the compact. The compact becomes effective in this state upon its enactment in seven states. The compact provides that it may be amended upon enactment of an amendment by all member states. A state may withdraw from the compact by repealing the statute authorizing the compact, but the compact provides that a withdrawal does not take effect until 180 days after the effective date of that repeal. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2025
• Added: 02/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Patrick Testin (R)*, Tim Carpenter (D)*, Dan Feyen (R)*, Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Jesse James (R)*, Howard Marklein (R)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Melissa Ratcliff (D)*, Robert Brooks (R), Mike Bare (D), Calvin Callahan (R), Barbara Dittrich (R), Cindi Duchow (R), Rick Gundrum (R), Brent Jacobson (R), Alex Joers (D), Dan Knodl (R), Scott Krug (R), Jerry O'Connor (R), John Spiros (R), Lisa Subeck (D), Paul Tittl (R), Randy Udell (D), Robyn Vining (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/26/2025
• Last Action: Representative Brown added as a cosponsor
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UT bill #HB0386 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Immigration Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning immigration and public records. It modifies provisions related to the publication of consumer complaints, clarifying when such complaints can be made public and requiring redaction of sensitive filer information. The bill also redefines "private employer" and "public employer" in several sections, clarifies definitions related to immigration status verification systems, and adjusts references to specific sections of Utah code regarding protected records. Additionally, it amends laws concerning the prohibition of providing booking photographs for publication-for-pay websites, the requirements for resident tuition at higher education institutions, and the eligibility criteria for the Utah Promise Program, a financial aid initiative. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to the sharing of government records, the creation and issuance of identification documents, and the verification of lawful presence in the United States for public benefits. Finally, it repeals several sections related to guest worker programs and sponsored resident immigrant programs, and establishes an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to immigration.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0372 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Changes
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to enhance the oversight and effectiveness of the guardian ad litem program, which represents the best interests of minors in legal proceedings, and to clarify the process for reviewing child fatality reports. Key provisions include the establishment of a Guardian ad Litem Oversight Committee, composed of various stakeholders including judges, attorneys, mental health professionals, and individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system, to oversee the statewide guardian ad litem program and assess its compliance and effectiveness. The bill also refines the redaction process for fatality review reports to protect sensitive information while ensuring transparency, and clarifies that determinations of a minor's best interest must be made in accordance with specific legal sections, emphasizing the importance of considering the minor's expressed wishes and the basis for the guardian ad litem's recommendations. Furthermore, it mandates that attorney guardians ad litem conduct independent investigations, meet with minors, and keep them informed about their cases, while also ensuring that the minor's wishes are communicated to the court, even if they differ from the guardian ad litem's assessment of the best interest.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses guardians ad litem and consideration of a minor's best interest.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0242 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's transportation laws. It clarifies regulations for mobile businesses, such as food trucks, by preventing political subdivisions from completely prohibiting them or restricting their operation within a certain distance of restaurants, while also allowing prohibitions during temporary closures for special events. The bill also updates definitions related to vehicle registration and residency, adjusts registration fees for certain vehicles, and modifies rules regarding the road usage charge for electric vehicles and commercial electric vehicles. Additionally, it allows school buses and public transit vehicles to temporarily impede bike or parking lanes under specific circumstances and modifies provisions related to the impoundment and release of vehicles, including new penalties for towing companies that fail to release vehicles promptly. The bill also establishes a towing dispatch program to improve efficiency and transparency in towing services and makes changes to how local option sales taxes can be used for highway and public transit projects, including allowing certain counties to use these funds for public safety. Finally, it allocates significant funding for FrontRunner commuter rail system improvements and other transportation projects, and introduces new regulations for Salt Lake City regarding highway reduction strategies and parking.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to transportation, including road usage charge, towing dispatch, and local option sales tax use.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 83
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0373 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Higher Education Innovation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot grant program for higher education research funding, known as the Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program, which will be administered by the Utah Board of Higher Education. The program aims to support research institutions and applied research projects at regional institutions, with specific funding allocations for each. Applications will be prioritized based on their expected impact, connection to Utah industries, relevance to state economic development or public policy needs, potential for commercialization, available matching funds, and opportunities for student participation. The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws, including changes to the powers of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, the Utah First Credential Program, the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program, and the organization and funding of the Nucleus Institute and its associated Nucleus Fund, which focuses on investing in Utah-based technology companies. The bill also includes provisions for reporting on the pilot program and its outcomes to legislative committees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a pilot grant program for higher education research funding.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karen Peterson (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0395 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Real Estate Transaction Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act, establishing new regulations for electronic communications in real estate transactions to enhance security and prevent cybercrime. It introduces a "Real Estate Communication Commission" to oversee a secure platform, known as a "real estate transaction communication network," which will be administered by a "real estate transaction communication utility." This utility will be authorized by the commission and will provide a secure system for "covered communications," which are electronic messages related to real estate transactions sent by various professionals including appraisers, escrow agents, mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and title insurance producers. These professionals, referred to as "covered individuals," will generally be required to use this secure network for their communications, with some exceptions for internal communications within the same employer. The bill also outlines the powers and duties of the commission, including approving the utility, setting fee schedules, and approving rules for network usage and conduct. Furthermore, it details the process for obtaining and renewing a certificate of authority for the utility, including criminal background checks and conflict of interest assessments, and defines "unprofessional conduct" for covered individuals who violate these new regulations. The bill also makes amendments to existing laws concerning the duties of the commissioner and the Title and Escrow Commission, and prohibited conduct in residential mortgage loan transactions, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some sections becoming effective on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts the Utah Real Estate Cybercrime Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Sawyer (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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ME bill #LD2153 • Last Action 03/06/2026
An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources, consolidating energy-related functions within a single state agency. It also makes several other changes, including bringing the Department of Energy Resources under the State Government Evaluation Act, allowing its unspent funds to be carried forward to the next fiscal year, and requiring the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consult with the Department of Energy Resources instead of the Public Utilities Commission on energy efficiency standards for state buildings. Furthermore, the bill includes the Department of Energy Resources in the definition of "agency" for the Tribal-State Collaboration Act, designates it to adopt rules for offshore wind energy procurements, expands its reporting on petroleum product supply to include all such products, and shifts certain carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program activities from the Public Utilities Commission to the Commissioner of Energy Resources. Finally, it repeals a provision about transferring unobligated balances for the coastal zone management program and mandates that the Department of Energy Resources review hydropower developments on the St. Croix River and report findings to the Legislature.
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Bill Summary: Part A of this bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources. Part B of the bill does the following. 1. It includes the Department of Energy Resources within the list of agencies that are subject to review in accordance with the State Government Evaluation Act. 2. It provides that any All Other balance remaining in the department's General Fund account at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward for use in the next fiscal year. 3. It requires the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consult with the department, instead of the Public Utilities Commission, in establishing rules related to energy efficiency standards for the construction of new or substantially renovated state-owned or state-leased buildings and buildings built with state funds. 4. It includes the department within the definition of "agency" for the purposes of the Tribal-State Collaboration Act. 5. It requires the department, instead of the Public Utilities Commission, to adopt routine technical rules governing offshore wind energy procurements pursuant to the Maine Wind Energy Act. 6. It expands the definition of "primary storage facility" to specify that it includes a facility that receives petroleum products into the State by rail or truck. 7. It expands the department's reporting requirement related to shortfalls in supply or anticipated deliveries of home heating oil or kerosene to include all petroleum products. 8. It directs that certain activities of the Public Utilities Commission related to the carbon dioxide cap-and-trade program are to be undertaken by the Commissioner of Energy Resources. 9. It repeals a provision that directed the State Controller to transfer any unobligated balances related to the coastal zone management program remaining in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Department of Marine Resources, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Department of Energy Resources. 10. It requires the Department of Energy Resources to review the status of hydropower developments on the St. Croix River by January 1, 2028 and every 5 years thereafter and provide a report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over energy matters regarding any significant developments or recommendations.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Reported Out: OTP-AM/ONTP
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VA bill #HB283 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug, when prescribed by her healthcare provider, particularly for opioid addiction recovery, should not be the sole basis for suspecting child abuse or neglect. This amendment to existing law aims to prevent mothers from being automatically flagged for child protective services simply because they are undergoing medically supervised treatment for substance use during pregnancy, thus offering a more nuanced approach to reporting and intervention.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed. Clarifies that a pregnant woman's prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed by such woman's health care provider for opioid addiction recovery shall not solely be a reason to suspect that a child is abused or neglected.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Debra Gardner (D)*, Jessica Anderson (D), Bonita Anthony (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Nicole Cole (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Rodney Willett (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (11-Y 4-N)
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VA bill #HB476 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Continuing care providers; meeting requirements.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to grant residents of continuing care facilities, which are retirement communities offering various levels of care, enhanced rights regarding communication with facility leadership. Specifically, it mandates that representatives elected by residents have the right to meet at least annually with the chief executive officer and a member of the facility's board of directors or governing body who is not an employee or officer of the provider. These meetings are intended for the free discussion of issues related to the facility, including financial matters and proposed changes to policies, programs, facilities, and services. The bill also introduces provisions for resident council requests to have an elected resident guest attendee at board meetings and outlines procedures for executive sessions of the board to discuss sensitive matters like personnel, legal issues, and litigation, while still requiring final decisions to be made in an open meeting.
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Bill Summary: Continuing care providers; meeting requirements. Provides that representatives elected by the residents of a continuing care facility shall have the right to meet at least once annually with the chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors or other governing body of such facility, other than an employee or officer of the provider, for the purposes of discussing issues related to the facility.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vivian Watts (D)*, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Atoosa Reaser (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Conferees: McDougle, McPike, Bagby
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VA bill #HB513 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Suicide fatality review teams, local and regional; established, membership, penalty.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes local and regional suicide fatality review teams, which can be formed by counties, cities, or combinations thereof, to review deaths by suicide, including those of military service members and veterans, to understand causes, promote inter-agency cooperation, and develop recommendations to prevent future suicides. The bill also amends existing law to exempt information and records obtained or created by these teams from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, meaning they are confidential and cannot be disclosed or subpoenaed, except for statistical findings that do not identify individuals. Team members are granted immunity from civil liability for their actions unless they involve gross negligence or willful misconduct, and violating the confidentiality requirement is a Class 3 misdemeanor, punishable by a fine.
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Bill Summary: Local and regional suicide fatality review teams; penalty. Permits localities or combinations of localities to establish a local or regional suicide fatality review team. The bill provides exemptions from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act for information and records obtained or created regarding a review of a fatality by such team.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Fernando Martinez (D)*, Katrina Callsen (D), Michael Feggans (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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VA bill #HB253 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact; enters the Commonwealth into Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing the Commonwealth to join other states in a collective agreement designed to make it easier for teachers to move between member states and obtain licensure. The Compact aims to create a streamlined process for teacher licensure, support military spouses by facilitating their ability to teach, and improve the exchange of information about teacher licenses and any disciplinary actions between states. It also seeks to help education officials hire qualified teachers by removing employment barriers and to support teacher retention by simplifying relicensure in a new state, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate its own teaching profession. The bill also specifies that individuals applying for a multistate license under this Compact will be responsible for the costs associated with any required background checks.
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Bill Summary: Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, the purpose of which is to facilitate the mobility of teachers across the member states, with the goal of supporting teachers through a new pathway to licensure. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of 10 state members.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jackie Glass (D)*, Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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VA bill #HB255 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Psychologists, Interstate Compact for; membership of the Commonwealth into compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, allowing the Commonwealth to join other states in a unified system for school psychologists. The primary goal of this compact is to make it easier for qualified school psychologists to practice in multiple states, thereby improving access to essential school psychological services for students and the public. It establishes a pathway for school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in member states, streamlining the process and reducing duplicative requirements while still ensuring that each state maintains its authority to protect public safety. The compact also defines key terms like "school psychologist," "member state," and "equivalent license," and outlines the responsibilities of both individual states and a newly formed Commission that will oversee the compact's implementation and administration, including provisions for information sharing, dispute resolution, and rule-making.
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Bill Summary: Interstate Compact for School Psychologists; membership of the Commonwealth. Enters the Commonwealth into the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, the stated purpose of which is to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology in educational or school settings, and in so doing to improve the availability of school psychological services to the public, and the stated intent of which is to establish a pathway to allow school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses to provide school psychological services in any member state. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of seven state members.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jackie Glass (D)*, Elizabeth Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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UT bill #HB0370 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sex Offender Oversight Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Sex Offender Oversight Amendments, aims to enhance the oversight and management of individuals registered as sex offenders within Utah. Key provisions include requiring sheriffs to comply with specific requirements for monitoring certain registered sex offenders, and expanding the offenses that trigger DNA specimen analysis to include a broader range of crimes, such as failure to register as a sex offender or comply with monitoring programs. The bill also clarifies the definition of "residence" for registration purposes, distinguishing between a dwelling and temporary structures or vehicles, and introduces a new "monitoring program" for sex offenders who cannot provide a residential address, which may involve GPS tracking and requires offenders to pay for participation unless they demonstrate an inability to do so. Furthermore, it mandates that law enforcement agencies and the Division of Adult Probation and Parole (DAP) accept and oversee this monitoring program, and outlines procedures for issuing arrest warrants and locating offenders who fail to comply. The bill also establishes that courts must consider issuing arrest warrants for sex offenders who violate monitoring program requirements, with a presumption in favor of warrants when an offender is subject to the monitoring program. Finally, it requires the Department of Public Safety to establish and maintain this monitoring program, develop online training for relevant personnel, and outlines procedures for handling offender registration and potential violations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of sex offenders on the Sex, Kidnap, and Child Abuse Offender Registry.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0405 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Purchasing Reserve Funding
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies state purchasing provisions by creating a new "State Purchasing Reserve Restricted Account" which will be funded by a 0.5% administrative fee on certain state cooperative procurements and the appreciated value of its investments. This account will be invested by the state treasurer in precious metals, and funds can be appropriated by the Legislature for public entities' procurement needs, specifically when inflation (measured by the Chained Consumer Price Index) is significantly high, to ensure the continuity of goods and services. Additionally, the bill clarifies that this new account is exempt from certain state investment laws, and it expands the types of entities the chief procurement officer can enter into cooperative procurement contracts with, including government entities outside of the state.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to state purchasing.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, John Johnson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0321 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Municipal Election Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding municipal election campaign finance reporting by requiring candidates to file an annual year-end summary report detailing their campaign account's ending balance, total contributions and expenditures for the year, and any previously unreported contributions or expenditures. This reporting obligation continues each year until the candidate files a final statement of account dissolution, confirming their campaign account is closed and all funds have been properly disbursed. The bill also adjusts the penalty for failing to file a timely year-end report from $250 to $100 and clarifies that these reporting requirements apply until the campaign account is officially dissolved.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes annual year-end campaign finance reporting for municipal candidates until campaign account dissolution.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Lisa Shepherd (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0322 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "Educational Technology Regulatory Sandbox" within Utah's public education system to allow for the controlled testing and evaluation of educational technologies, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) systems, before widespread adoption. The sandbox aims to balance innovation with student protection by setting minimum standards for AI use, requiring rigorous safety testing and "red teaming" (adversarial testing) of AI systems to identify vulnerabilities, and ensuring "human-in-the-loop supervision" where licensed educators can review and override AI-driven decisions. It mandates transparency with parents, including notice of AI use and an opt-out option without academic penalty, and upholds academic integrity by ensuring AI functions as a learning support rather than a substitute for student work. The bill also emphasizes student data privacy, requiring vendors to protect data and delete it after a pilot concludes, and includes provisions for independent evaluation of pilot programs to inform future policy decisions. Importantly, the sandbox is a voluntary program, and any statewide adoption of AI technologies tested within it will require legislative authorization. The bill also sets a repeal date for the sandbox program itself, July 1, 2031, to ensure ongoing legislative review.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates an educational technology regulatory sandbox within the public education system.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0323 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by establishing a new Department of Criminal Justice (DCJ) and transferring responsibilities from the former Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) to the DCJ. It also makes various changes to existing laws, including updating references to the Utah Criminal Code, modifying reporting requirements for recidivism data, and adjusting definitions and responsibilities across multiple state agencies. Key changes include the transfer of duties from the CCJJ to the DCJ, the creation of new sections within Title 75E to outline the department's structure and responsibilities, and the amendment of numerous existing statutes to reflect these changes, such as updating references to the DCJ and other relevant departments. The bill also includes provisions for the administration of various funds and programs related to criminal justice, victim services, and juvenile justice, and specifies effective dates and coordination clauses for amendments made by other legislation.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #SJR016 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Joint Rules Resolution - Legislative Ethics Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution modifies the rules governing legislative ethics and the adjudication of ethics complaints, primarily by amending existing rules related to the Independent Legislative Ethics Commission (ILEC) and ethics committees. Key changes include clarifying the composition and appointment process for the ILEC, specifying the grounds and timelines for filing ethics complaints, and outlining procedures for reviewing, responding to, and adjudicating these complaints. The resolution also addresses the powers of chairs, subpoena authority, the privacy of complaints, and the process for making recommendations and public disclosures. Notably, it refines the requirements for complaint filings, including the format of affidavits and the information witnesses must provide, and clarifies when and how ethics committee meetings can be closed to the public.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This joint rules resolution amends Joint Rules, Title 6, Legislative Ethics and Adjudication of Ethics Complaints.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0300 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Single Payer Health Insurance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a state-operated health financing program called the "Utah Cares Health Financing Program" (referred to as the "program" or "Utah Cares program") which will begin enrolling eligible individuals in phases starting January 1, 2028, and fully open enrollment by January 1, 2029. The program aims to provide comprehensive health coverage, transitioning the state's Medicaid program into this new system and requiring health care facilities to contract with the Utah Cares program for billing operations. It also introduces a new gross receipts tax on corporations and pass-through entities to fund the program, with rates varying based on gross receipts. The bill outlines the creation of the Utah Health Services Commission to oversee the program, establishes the Utah Cares Trust Fund to manage finances, and details various benefits and operational aspects, including provisions for health workforce development, medical education, and specific health services like infertility treatment and exome sequence testing. The program will also cover state employees, county and municipal employees, public school employees, and others, with a phased transition for these groups.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a state operated health financing program.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nate Blouin (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0399 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Prohibition Against Student Character Tracking and Grading Systems
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prohibition Against Student Character Tracking and Grading Systems," aims to redefine and restrict the use of "character education" in Utah's public schools. It amends existing laws to remove the term "character development" from the state's educational mission, replacing it with "academic development," and explicitly defines "character education" as subjective interpersonal or intrapersonal competencies, skills, or traits related to attitudes, beliefs, mindsets, or values that are open to interpretation. The bill prohibits public entities, including schools, from categorizing, grading, measuring, monitoring, standardizing, or tracking a student's character education using various frameworks, tools, or data collection methods, including social emotional learning (SEL) frameworks. It also prevents the collection or distribution of student data related to character education in any repository or system, and prohibits the use of student profiles or transcripts that include character education components. The bill emphasizes that the responsibility for a child's character formation rests solely with parents and cannot be assumed by the state, aligning with constitutional protections for religious and partisan freedom. It establishes a process for reporting and investigating alleged violations, with the State Auditor empowered to withhold funds from non-compliant public entities and a private right of action for parents whose children are affected by violations. The bill also mandates instruction in constitutional government and clarifies health curriculum requirements, ensuring they comply with these new restrictions on character education.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill defines character education and creates restraints on certain entities regarding the use of character education.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Trevor Lee (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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IL bill #HB4683 • Last Action 03/06/2026
FOIA-MASS REQUESTER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish specific rules for "mass requesters," defined as individuals or entities submitting identical or substantially similar requests for records to five or more public bodies within a 30-day period. Public bodies must now respond to these mass requesters within 21 business days, providing an estimate of time and fees, denying the request with justification, declaring it unduly burdensome with an opportunity to revise, or providing the requested records. While generally prioritizing requests from non-mass requesters, public bodies must still comply with mass requests within a reasonable time unless records are exempt. The bill also makes it a violation for a person to knowingly conceal their status as a mass requester when asked by a public body, which can lead to the denial of their request. Furthermore, mass requesters must notify the public body of any objections to a denial before seeking review from the Public Access Counselor or filing a lawsuit, and their ability to recover attorney's fees is limited unless the public body knowingly fails to respond or provide a basis for denial.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 business days after receipt. Requires the response to (i) provide to the requester an estimate of the time required by the public body to provide the records requested and an estimate of the fees to be charged, which the public body may require the person to pay in full before copying the requested documents, (ii) deny the request pursuant to one or more of the exemptions set out in the Act, (iii) notify the requester that the request is unduly burdensome and extend an opportunity to the requester to attempt to reduce the request to manageable proportions, or (iv) provide the records requested. Provides that, unless the records are exempt from disclosure, a public body shall comply with a request for records within a reasonable period considering the size and complexity of the request and giving priority to records requested by requesters who are not mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for a person to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body, within 5 business days. Allows the public body to deny the request based upon the violation. Requires a mass requester to notify the public body of an objection before seeking review of a denial of a request with the Public Access Counselor, and requires review by a Public Access Counselor before judicial review. Limits awards of attorney's fees to mass requesters under the Act. Defines "mass requester". Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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UT bill #HB0377 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Real Estate Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Real Estate Amendments," aims to clarify and update regulations concerning real estate professionals, particularly property managers. A key provision requires the Department of Commerce to study and recommend how to best assign jurisdiction between the Division of Consumer Protection and the Division of Real Estate for individuals engaged in property management, with a report due by August 31, 2026. The bill also introduces new definitions and licensing requirements for "dual brokers" and "principal property managers," and establishes that individuals must be licensed as a property manager starting January 1, 2027, to engage in property management, with specific rules for managing residential rental units. Additionally, it modifies existing definitions, such as changing "DBA" to "D.B.A." for "doing business as," and updates various sections of the Utah Code related to real estate licensing, including requirements for education, examinations, and background checks for property managers, and clarifies record-keeping obligations for brokerages and certain property managers. The bill also specifies that property managers must associate with a principal broker unless they meet certain criteria related to managing a large number of units or being employed by a housing authority, and it revises rules regarding the maintenance of client funds by property managers, allowing for exceptions if agreed upon by the property owner and stated in the lease agreement. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to real estate.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Walter (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #SB0254 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for the development and regulation of critical minerals in Utah, aiming to streamline permitting processes, incentivize exploration, and create new funding mechanisms. Key provisions include the creation of a "Critical Minerals Council" to develop a strategic plan for the industry, designate "critical minerals zones" for focused development, and oversee the establishment of a "Minerals for Industrial, National, and Economic Security Center" to support research and commercialization. The bill also introduces a "Critical Minerals Development Account" funded by a portion of severance tax revenue and property tax differentials from designated zones, which will be used for infrastructure, workforce development, and incentives. Furthermore, it mandates a "fast track" permitting process for critical minerals projects within designated zones or those aligned with the state's strategic plan, requiring state agencies to prioritize these applications and coordinate their efforts to avoid duplicative requirements. The bill also modifies tax credit provisions for mining exploration, adjusts the distribution of certain severance tax revenues, and establishes the "State Reinvestment Restricted Account" for various public investments, including generational water infrastructure and critical mineral resource development.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses natural resources within the state.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 78
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0246 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Homeless Services Board Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Utah Homeless Services Board by adding new provisions for board membership and defining "homeless services campus" as a facility offering emergency shelter, behavioral and mental health treatment, and support services in one location, specifically excluding certain types of facilities like correctional centers or medical facilities. Importantly, it mandates the appointment of individuals to the board who reside within five miles of a newly announced or recommended homeless services campus, or who represent the west side of Salt Lake City if the campus is located there, with specific timelines for these appointments. The bill also clarifies that a "service provider" now includes a state homeless services campus facility. This legislation is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Luz Escamilla (D)*, Sandra Hollins (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0269 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Meeting Notification Requirements
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws to change the notification requirements for both state and local school board meetings, generally requiring agendas to be published on the respective board's website at least 48 hours before a meeting, a reduction from the previous 72-hour requirement, though this notice period can be disregarded in emergencies as defined by state law. The bill also clarifies that the "chair" of the state board, rather than the "chairman," calls meetings and specifies that the state board must meet at least 11 times annually. For local school boards, the bill maintains their ability to adopt rules of order and procedure, conduct meetings accordingly, and make these rules publicly available, while also allowing them to meet outside their district boundaries during disasters or local emergencies, or for site visits where no official action is taken.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to state and local school board meetings.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Jason Kyle (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0255 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Task Force, a 17-member group responsible for assessing the housing needs of vulnerable populations, defined as individuals and families in specific counties facing housing instability due to factors like developmental disabilities, domestic violence, severe mental illness, substance abuse, age-related limitations, pregnancy, medical frailty, or aging out of foster care. The task force, which will include representatives from various housing authorities, continuums of care, and other relevant organizations, is tasked with identifying housing gaps, analyzing displacement risks, and exploring funding sources for affordable housing, particularly in anticipation of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The task force will report its findings and legislative recommendations to a legislative committee by November 2026, and the task force itself is scheduled to be repealed on December 31, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the Homelessness in Vulnerable Populations Task Force.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nate Blouin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0271 • Last Action 03/06/2026
High School Activities Governance
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Interscholastic Activities within the State Board of Education to govern high school activities, such as sports and academic competitions. This new office will be responsible for creating rules and policies regarding student eligibility, transfers, recruiting, and how schools are classified and organized into regions for competition. The bill also creates an Interscholastic Activities Advisory Council, composed of various stakeholders like parents, coaches, and students, to help draft these rules and resolve appeals. While the Office of Interscholastic Activities will have overall governance, it may contract with existing associations to manage day-to-day operations, provided these agreements are reviewed and approved by the State Board of Education. The bill also clarifies participation rules for private school, home school, and online students in public school extracurricular activities and updates definitions related to interscholastic activities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes the Office of Interscholastic Activities within the State Board of Education to govern interscholastic activities.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keith Grover (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0270 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Court Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends state court procedures by defining "debt collection or housing action" as a civil case in district court for eviction or eligible for debt collection filing after January 1, 2027, and allows the Judicial Council to establish specialized divisions within the district court to manage these cases, including allocating resources and staff, while ensuring these divisions do not affect court jurisdiction or public access; it also mandates that such actions be transferred to these divisions for centralized processing, though they can be moved to a proper venue for trial or evidentiary hearings. Additionally, the bill modifies procedures for judicial nominating commissions, specifically altering the number of applicants the Appellate Court Nominating Commission must certify to the governor when filling multiple vacancies, and clarifies that commissions cannot refuse to certify an applicant based on past rejections or the governor's previous choices. The bill also specifies different effective dates for its provisions, with most taking effect in May 2026 and the changes related to debt collection and housing actions taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to state courts.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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UT bill #SB0273 • Last Action 03/06/2026
License Plate Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law regarding license plates by establishing a Design Review Board, comprised of one member appointed by the governor, one by the Speaker of the House, and one by the President of the Senate, to review and approve proposed license plate designs for both standard and special group plates, as well as the format and design of driver license certificates and identification cards, and requires consultation with this board for any design changes to standard license plates. It also introduces new procedures for proposing and approving standard license plate designs, including requiring the division to consult with the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement and present proposals to the commission for consideration, and then to the design review board for approval, while also clarifying the process for creating new sponsored special group license plates by requiring a list of at least 250 interested individuals before design work can begin and increasing the fees for initiating new plate types. Additionally, the bill modifies the criteria for discontinuing special group license plates, reducing the minimum number of registered vehicles required to avoid discontinuation from 500 to 50 over two consecutive years, and adjusts the timeline for discontinuing plates. It also makes changes to the definition of "required contribution" for special group license plates and clarifies the use of funds collected by sponsoring organizations, while also repealing Section 41-1a-123 concerning the License Plate Restricted Account and setting an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to license plate design, special group and standard license plates, and procedures for creating and changing license plate designs.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0275 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program, which will allow individuals to obtain a secure, verifiable digital identity that can be used in place of physical identification. The program aims to provide individuals with greater control over their personal information and ensure that digital identities are implemented with robust privacy and security measures. Key provisions include establishing a "Digital Identity Bill of Rights" that guarantees individuals' fundamental rights regarding their identity, creating definitions for terms like "digital identity" and "digital guardian," and outlining the duties of the program manager and the department in implementing and administering the program. The bill also specifies requirements for digital wallet providers, verifiers, and relying parties to ensure secure and responsible handling of digital identities, and it allows for the use of state-endorsed digital identities for purposes such as age verification for purchasing alcoholic products. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to include state-endorsed digital identities as a valid form of "proof of age" for various transactions and establishes a data privacy ombudsperson to handle complaints related to digital identity privacy. The program is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Paul Cutler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0276 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Veteran Organization Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to allow organizations exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code to be eligible for certain provisions, particularly concerning campaign finance reporting and the disbursement of anonymous contributions. Specifically, it expands the types of organizations that can receive anonymous contributions exceeding $50, allowing these funds to be donated to Section 501(c)(19) organizations, which are typically for war veterans, in addition to existing 501(c)(3) organizations. The bill also updates definitions and eligibility criteria across various sections related to campaign finance, including those for municipal, county, state, legislative, school board, and judicial offices, as well as for political action committees and political issues committees, to include these Section 501(c)(19) organizations. Additionally, it makes conforming changes in sections related to conservation easements, sales tax exemptions for religious or charitable institutions, housing opportunity funds, federal surplus property distribution, property transfers for public purpose nonprofit entities, grants to nonprofit entities, and definitions of charitable and nonprofit organizations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses veteran organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation (tax exempt veteran organizations).
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0031 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Education Agency Financial Reporting
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to enhance financial reporting for local education agencies, which are defined as school districts or charter schools, by requiring the State Auditor to establish and maintain a list of "common naming conventions" – standardized job titles and classifications – for payroll and compensation data. Local education agencies must then use these common naming conventions when reporting their employee payroll and compensation data, including benefits, to the State Auditor for inclusion on the Utah Public Finance Website. The bill also clarifies that "public financial information" does not include payments made by a third-party contractor or vendor to their own employees for services provided to a local education agency, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the Utah Public Finance Website and financial reporting for education.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Walter (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0424 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Nomination Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for selecting judges in Utah by updating requirements for the governor to provide information to the Senate and the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel when making judicial appointments, including requiring the submission of the appointee's resume and application materials from the judicial nominating commission, unless specific letters are directed not to be shared. It also clarifies the definition of a "recruitment period" for judicial vacancies, outlines the governor's ability to request nominees from a judicial nominating commission, and adjusts the timelines for these recruitment periods, while also specifying that lists of applicants certified by a commission are advisory and do not limit the governor's appointment authority. Furthermore, the bill amends provisions related to judicial nominating commissions, ensuring that commissioners are appointed to nominate applicants without partisan political consideration, and it includes an effective date contingent on the passage and approval of a related constitutional amendment concerning judicial nominations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses judicial selection.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Kyle (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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GA bill #HB812 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Buildings and housing; revise process by which a local governing body may propose amendments to state minimum standard codes
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and modernize the process for obtaining building permits and approvals in Georgia by requiring local governments to provide real-time online updates on the status of permit applications, making this information publicly accessible without charge. It also introduces provisions for private professional providers, such as licensed engineers and architects, to conduct plan reviews and inspections, which can reduce permit fees by 50% and expedite the process, with their approved inspection reports being automatically accepted by local authorities unless deficiencies are noted within a specific timeframe. Furthermore, the bill mandates that local authorities must provide written reasons for denying or not accepting permit applications, citing specific regulatory requirements, and establishes clearer timelines for permit reviews and resubmissions, particularly for land-disturbing activities and erosion control plans.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 8 and Chapter 7 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state building, plumbing, and electrical codes and control of soil erosion and sedimentation, respectively, so as to require that certain local governments establish and maintain publicly accessible websites posting real-time status updates relating to building permit applications; to provide for an optional records management system managed by a third party; to provide for construction; to revise regulatory requirements for building plans, permits, and applications; to allow for greater involvement of private professional providers in the review of plans, permits, and applications; to provide for automatic approval of approved inspection reports; to provide for required qualifications of private professional providers; to require that each local issuing authority publish a list of materials required for permit applications; to revise provisions regarding denial or nonacceptance of permits; to require local issuing authorities to provide rejected permit applicants with a written list of reasons for denial within specified time frames; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/21/2025
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Cheokas (R)*, Trey Rhodes (R)*, Noel Williams (R)*, Rick Jasperse (R)*, Clint Crowe (R)*, Will Wade (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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UT bill #SB0233 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Performance Evaluation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), which is responsible for evaluating judges to help voters decide whether to retain them. Key provisions include clarifying the definition of "Commission" to refer to the JPEC established in a specific section, allowing members of the Utah State Bar to vote on judicial performance even if they appear before the judge, provided they disclose any conflicts of interest, and ensuring that all commission meetings comply with open meeting laws, though deliberations on specific evaluations can occur in closed sessions with the final vote being public. The bill also modifies how judicial performance evaluations are conducted, including the types of respondents for surveys and the categories for evaluating judges' legal competence, impartiality, communication, temperament, and administrative capacity, and it establishes specific deadlines for reporting on studies and for the bill's effective date.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brady Brammer (R)*, Karianne Lisonbee (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0434 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Fatality Review Report Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding reports on child welfare fatalities and near fatalities, specifically by changing which identifying information is redacted from these reports and responses when they are shared with legislative committees and the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel. Previously, only "identifying information" was removed, but this bill specifies that only "surnames and addresses" will be redacted, meaning more details about individuals involved might be disclosed. The bill also clarifies the reporting requirements for the Department of Human Services to the Health and Human Services Interim Committee and the Child Welfare Legislative Oversight Panel, ensuring that reports and responses are provided to both committees when a fatality or near fatality involves certain categories of individuals, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses a report regarding child welfare fatalities.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cheryl Acton (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0365 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Taxation Notification Requirements
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the "truth-in-taxation" notice requirements for a fiscal year taxing entity, which is a government entity that operates on a fiscal year from July 1 to June 30, when a mayor or budget officer proposes a property tax rate increase in a tentative budget, which is a preliminary plan for how a government entity will spend money and collect revenue. Specifically, it requires that for such a "specified taxing entity," the meeting notice for the public hearing where the tentative budget is adopted must be posted on the entity's website (or at the town hall if no website exists) at least seven calendar days after the public meeting where the tentative budget is first presented, and this notice must state that the tentative budget includes a proposed tax rate increase. The bill also clarifies that the fiscal year taxing entity must still meet advertisement requirements for the public hearing itself and that the notice for this public hearing must be published according to specific advertisement provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies truth-in-taxation notice requirements for a fiscal year taxing entity when a mayor or budget officer proposes a property tax rate increase in a tentative budget.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Peterson (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0216 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Higher Education Performance and Enrollment Funding
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how higher education institutions in Utah are funded by adjusting reporting requirements and performance metrics. It mandates that the Department of Workforce Services report on "high-demand" jobs, which are defined as jobs requiring postsecondary training that are also strategically important for state workforce development. The bill also refines the process for establishing performance funding metrics, introducing new metrics for the next five-year performance period starting in July 2027, focusing on workforce responsiveness, institutional efficiency, timely completion, and research expenditures for universities, and placement rates for technical colleges. Additionally, it clarifies enrollment funding by defining various levels of instruction and establishing a system for calculating funding based on changes in full-time equivalent student enrollment and the cost-sharing weights between the state and institutions. The bill also introduces a study for technical colleges to develop a capacity funding framework that identifies programs eligible for expansion based on student and employer demand, and it sets specific goals for various performance metrics for different types of institutions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses performance funding and enrollment funding in higher education.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Karen Peterson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0212 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Free Exercise of Religion Revisions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to strengthen protections for the free exercise of religion, particularly in relation to government actions. It introduces a new section to the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Title 63G, Chapter 33) that explicitly allows individuals to seek damages, declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and other legal remedies if a government action substantially burdens their religious freedom, even if the government action is neutral on its face. The bill also clarifies that individuals do not need to exhaust administrative remedies before bringing such claims and outlines specific notice requirements for lawsuits against government entities, with exceptions for ongoing burdens or imminent harm. Additionally, it amends provisions related to governmental immunity to ensure that waivers of immunity do not undermine these religious freedom protections, specifically by adding a waiver of immunity for actions brought under the Utah Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to an action brought for a violation of the free exercise of religion.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keven Stratton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0217 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Food Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to clarify definitions and regulations surrounding the sale of homemade food products, particularly at direct-to-sale farmers markets and by home producers. Key changes include defining a "designated representative" who can act on behalf of a producer for distribution and sales, and ensuring that direct-to-sale farmers markets selling homemade food products only offer items that have not been certified, licensed, regulated, or inspected by state or local authorities, with an exception for markets solely operated by minors. The bill also clarifies that producers are generally exempt from state regulations for these sales, provided they comply with the chapter's requirements and label products appropriately, including disclosing common allergens. Furthermore, it explicitly allows producers or their designated representatives to sell homemade food products directly to consumers at various locations, and clarifies that producers retain ownership of products distributed by their representatives unless otherwise agreed. Finally, the bill adds "sales of food and food ingredients or prepared food by a home cook" to the list of exemptions from sales and use taxes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to locally-produced foods.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Kristen Chevrier (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/22/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0218 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Constable Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for constables, requiring them to be licensed under the new Constables Licensing Act (Title 58, Chapter 91) starting January 1, 2027, and mandates that counties and cities must contract with licensed constables. It outlines specific qualifications for constables, including age, training as a special function peace officer, and a criminal background check, and defines various classifications of constables such as deputy and apprentice constables. The bill also details the duties and scope of practice for constables, clarifies contract requirements between constables and governmental entities, and sets forth rules regarding fees, insurance, and disciplinary actions for misconduct. Furthermore, it preempts local regulations on constables, ensuring statewide consistency in their licensing and operation, and amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including provisions for constables serving process and their involvement in criminal and civil matters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill regulates the practice of a constable.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kirk Cullimore (R)*, Jordan Teuscher (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0221 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, which are designated areas intended to encourage development and improve public transit. Key changes include clarifying definitions for terms like "base year" and "project area" within these zones, particularly for convention center reinvestment zones in capital cities, and adjusting the radius limitations for zones located near transit stations. It also modifies requirements for affordable housing within these zones, expands the number of times property tax increment collection can be triggered within a zone, and clarifies the process for boundary adjustments and the committee responsible for approving these zones. The bill also includes provisions for coordinating with other related legislation and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to a housing and transit reinvestment zone.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Jim Dunnigan (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0197 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Funding and Governance Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the governance and financial reporting of public transit districts, particularly focusing on large public transit districts. Key provisions include establishing a new "transit commission" to govern large public transit districts, with members appointed by legislative leaders and the governor, replacing the previous board of trustees structure. It also clarifies the appointment and duties of the executive director for large public transit districts, who will now be appointed by the governor and serve at the governor's pleasure, and mandates that this executive director manage the district's operations with a focus on efficiency, ridership, and fiscal responsibility. The bill also modifies financial reporting requirements, including annual financial reports to the Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Subcommittee and more detailed budget reporting, and adjusts sales and use tax provisions related to transit funding. Additionally, it clarifies that certain provisions regarding board member employment do not apply to the transit commission of a large public transit district.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the governance of a large public transit district and financial reporting of public transit districts.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Kay Christofferson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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FL bill #H1087 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, particularly concerning virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers, which are entities that issue digital tokens pegged to a stable value like the US dollar. Specifically, it makes customer and consumer complaints, as well as documents related to these entities, confidential until an investigation or examination is no longer active, and in some cases, even after it concludes if disclosure would jeopardize other investigations, reveal personal financial information, or expose investigative techniques. The bill also extends these protections to trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers and to reports and records filed with the OFR related to financial transactions, including those involving monetary instruments and potentially suspicious activity, to prevent tipping off potential offenders or compromising ongoing investigations. These exemptions are subject to a legislative review and repeal process, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031, unless extended by the Legislature, and the bill includes a statement of public necessity to justify these confidentiality measures, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of investigations, the safety and soundness of the financial system, and individuals' personal financial information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Government Operations Subcommittee, State Affairs Committee, J.J. Grow (R)*, Omar Blanco (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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UT bill #HB0441 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Transaction Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Transaction Amendments," modifies how information about property sales is handled and shared, primarily by creating new requirements for reporting details of "sold property" transactions, which generally refers to the transfer of ownership of real estate, excluding residential properties and certain other specific types of transfers like those due to eminent domain actions or to secure debt. Specifically, it mandates that within 10 days of closing on a sold property, a closing agent must provide a declaration form, approved by the State Tax Commission and signed by both buyer and seller, to the "Multicounty Appraisal Trust" (a defined entity for property appraisal purposes), containing information such as buyer and seller names and addresses, parcel numbers, legal descriptions, square footage or acreage, the sale amount, and the transfer date, though this requirement can be waived if the seller has already provided this information to a "database" (a private collection of property sales data accessible to county assessors at no cost). The bill also amends existing law regarding access to private records, allowing governmental entities to disclose certain private records to a county assessor or the State Tax Commission, and to non-governmental parties involved in property tax appeals under specific conditions, and it clarifies that county assessors cannot use the declaration information as the sole basis for assessing a specific property but can use it to support market values and in property valuation appeals.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to property transactions.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jill Koford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0167 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Reintegration for Disciplined Students
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to student reintegration and enrollment, particularly for students with disciplinary issues. It expands the reasons a school board can deny enrollment to include students with any school safety incidents or safe-school violations, in addition to serious infractions or chronic misbehavior. The bill also streamlines the process for transferring student records by requiring schools to forward a student's record, including their discipline file and any safe-school violation or threat assessment information, within five school days, and prohibits enrollment until this record is received or reviewed. Furthermore, it clarifies and expands the requirements for developing a "reintegration plan" for students involved in serious offenses, involving a multidisciplinary team and requiring the plan to include behavioral and academic interventions, as well as mental health support, with a slightly extended timeline for its development. The bill also updates notification procedures for when a student is involved with the juvenile justice system, ensuring schools are informed of serious offenses, adjudications, and release orders, and specifies that these notifications are protected records. Finally, it mandates that all programming for minors in the juvenile justice system must be evidence-based or rated as effective for reducing recidivism by a standardized tool.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to reintegration and enrollment of students with disciplinary issues.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Angela Romero (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0172 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Airport and Air Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law concerning airports and drones by updating definitions, registration requirements, and procedures for handling lost property at airports. Key changes include refining the definition of an "airport" to include vertiports and clarifying that aircraft registration is required for drones and advanced air mobility aircraft used for commercial operations, with a reduced registration period from 181 to 90 days for other civil aircraft. It also establishes new rules for how airports handle lost or mislaid property, allowing them to dispose of unclaimed items after a public notice period, and clarifies that law enforcement agencies at airports can transfer certain lost property to airport operations personnel for disposal according to these new procedures. Additionally, the bill updates regulations regarding airport licensing, fee collection for aircraft registration, and the use of data acquired by law enforcement from unmanned aircraft systems.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends law relating to airports and drones.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Doug Welton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0190 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Trailer Registration Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to allow for a lifetime registration period for non-commercial trailers, meaning owners can pay a one-time fee equivalent to four years of standard registration to register their trailer for as long as they own it, though interstate apportioned vehicles are excluded from this lifetime option. Additionally, the bill clarifies that off-highway vehicles and street-legal all-terrain vehicles are registered in accordance with specific sections of the law, and it introduces penalties for falsely declaring a trailer as an intrastate commercial trailer, including a $500 civil penalty. The bill also makes technical adjustments to how registration fees are distributed and how license plate decals are issued, including a non-expiring decal for vehicles with lifetime registration.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends vehicle registration notification requirements and provides an option for a lifetime registration period for certain vehicles.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brady Brammer (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0192 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Legislative Activities Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections to clarify and update provisions related to legislative activities and oversight. It modifies rules concerning lobbyist conduct and investigations into harassment, shifting oversight from the Utah Senate and House to the Legislative Management Committee, and allows the lieutenant governor to impose fines or suspend licenses for serious violations. The bill also reorganizes the House and Senate Management Committees and establishes the Legislative Management Committee's role in overseeing branch-wide internal administrative matters for the Legislature, including personnel, compensation, and training for legislative staff, and clarifies its authority in litigation. Furthermore, it refines the powers and duties of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel, particularly regarding the maintenance and revision of the Utah Code and Constitution databases, and establishes a new section clarifying that summaries of legislation are not part of the enacted law and do not represent legislative intent. Finally, the bill makes changes to the composition and duties of the Capitol Preservation Board, including clarifying its rulemaking authority and its relationship with the Legislative Management Committee, and repeals several outdated sections related to legislative committees and oversight.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative activities.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike McKell (R)*, Val Peterson (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0162 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Online Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Utah's sales and use tax laws, primarily by expanding the definition of taxable transactions to include digital audio-visual works, digital audio works, digital books, and gaming services, regardless of how they are delivered or accessed, and also includes amounts paid for the storage, use, or consumption of prewritten computer software that is delivered electronically or hosted by the seller. The bill also makes technical amendments to various definitions within the sales and use tax code, such as clarifying the definition of "governmental entity" and adding a definition for "seller-hosted prewritten computer software." The effective date for these changes is July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies sales and use tax provisions for online transactions.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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FL bill #S0696 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Florida Department of State adopt the international schedule of classes of goods and services for trademark registration, replacing the state's previous classification system, and requires the department to establish and maintain a secure online portal for submitting trademark registration and renewal applications by December 31, 2027, which will allow for electronic submission of required documents like specimens and drawings, electronic payment of fees, and electronic verification of applications, while also updating existing laws to permit electronic verification and the submission of electronic specimens for online applications.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services for trademarks; deleting provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
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MS bill #HB1532 • Last Action 03/06/2026
"The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act"; create.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act," establishes a new process for addressing fraudulent filings made with the Mississippi Secretary of State's Office, which handles registrations for various business entities like corporations and limited liability companies. If a person, referred to as a "complainant," believes a document filed with an entity was unauthorized and intended to alter ownership, registered agent information, or impersonate another person's identity, they can submit a "declaration of wrongful filing" to the Office of the Secretary of State. This declaration must include specific details about the entity, the complainant, and evidence supporting their claim, and must be notarized. The Secretary of State's Office will then notify the filer of the allegations, and if the filer fails to respond within 30 days, the filing will be deemed fraudulent, and a final order will be issued. If the filer does respond, the office will make a preliminary determination, and both parties will have an opportunity to provide further information before a final decision is made. If a filing is deemed fraudulent, it will be treated as if it never existed, and if an entity was registered using someone's identity without authorization, that entity will be dissolved. The bill also clarifies that data submitted as part of this process is generally considered nonpublic and exempt from public records requests, with exceptions for dissemination to law enforcement or under court order. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to extend the timeframe from ten to sixty days for the Secretary of State to refuse and return documents that do not meet filing requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Sections 79-39-1, 79-39-3, 79-39-5, 79-39-7, 79-39-9, 79-39-11, 79-39-13, 79-39-15 And 79-39-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Business Fraud Prevention Act; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Clay Mansell (R)*, Kevin Felsher (R)*, Jeff Hale (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Enrolled Bill Signed
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UT bill #SB0148 • Last Action 03/06/2026
General Oversight Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to rename the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and makes several other changes related to legislative oversight and administrative rulemaking. Key provisions include updating reporting requirements for the Department of Environmental Quality to the General Oversight Committee, modifying contracting requirements for health insurance coverage for state contractors and subcontractors across several departments, and clarifying the scope and procedures for the General Oversight Committee's review of agency rules, executive orders, public health orders, and other legislative issues. The bill also refines the process for emergency rulemaking, expands the definition of "abuse of authority" and "gross mismanagement" within the context of whistleblower complaints, and adjusts the composition and quorum requirements for the General Oversight Committee. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding the review and approval of certain environmental regulations by legislative committees and the Legislature, and clarifies the process for the Department of Health and Human Services to adopt rationing criteria for healthcare resources.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to legislative general oversight, including administrative rulemaking.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan McCay (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0230 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Offender Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Offender Amendments," aims to improve the transition and support for individuals involved in the justice system. A key provision requires county jails, starting July 1, 2026, to assist inmates sentenced to at least six months in obtaining or renewing state-issued driver licenses or identification cards, informing them of the importance of these documents for employment upon release and facilitating the application process if the inmate agrees. The bill also clarifies that substance abuse treatment programs must provide drug test results to supervising probation or parole officers, referred to as "eligible supervision employees," if requested and if the participant has signed a waiver allowing this disclosure. Additionally, the bill makes several amendments to existing laws concerning driver licenses, identification cards, and the duties of the Department of Corrections, including provisions for inmate reentry, access to legal resources, and reporting requirements related to inmate deaths and financial incentives. The bill also updates language regarding drug testing waivers for probationers and parolees to ensure compliance with federal health information disclosure laws.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns provisions relating to offenders.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Melissa Ballard (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Sandra Hollins (D), Lisa Shepherd (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0459 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sexual Offense Evidence and Reporting Procedures Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws to provide victims of sexual offenses more options regarding reporting and evidence collection, while also clarifying procedures for law enforcement and healthcare providers. Key provisions include allowing victims to opt for medical treatment without immediate reporting to law enforcement, or to provide a limited report that includes demographic information but not their name, thereby creating a "restricted kit" for evidence. However, mandatory reporting to law enforcement is still required if the victim is a minor (17 or younger) or a vulnerable adult, or if they sustained a serious bodily injury. The bill also defines terms like "sexual offense" and "vulnerable adult" more broadly and establishes procedures for handling both "restricted" and "unrestricted" sexual assault kits, including their testing, storage, and victim notification protocols, with the goal of enhancing victim autonomy and ensuring proper evidence handling.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends evidence and reporting procedures that occur after a sexual offense is committed.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tyler Clancy (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0139 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Notary Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Notaries Public Reform Act to update definitions and procedures related to notarial acts, particularly those performed remotely. Key changes include defining "electronic journal" and "electronic recording of a remote notarization," clarifying what constitutes "in the presence of the notary" for both in-person and remote notarizations, and expanding the definition of "notarial act" to include specific types like jurats, acknowledgments, signature witnessings, copy certifications, and oaths or affirmations. The bill also updates the requirements for "satisfactory evidence of identity" for both in-person and remote notarizations, introducing "secondary authentication of identity" for remote notarizations, which can involve knowledge-based questions or biometric data analysis. It mandates that remote notaries create and store electronic recordings of remote notarizations and specifies retention periods for journals and recordings, requiring destruction after 10 years. The bill also introduces new provisions for notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026, detailing specific requirements for their journals and electronic recordings, and clarifies the inspection and safekeeping of journals and electronic recordings, including provisions for employers and electronic repositories. Finally, it introduces a new crime of "unlawful interference with a notary" for unauthorized tampering with notary records or equipment, punishable as a class B misdemeanor, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Notaries Public Reform Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Jake Sawyer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0137 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homeless Services Board Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board by adding two new members with expertise in physical or mental healthcare, one appointed by the University of Utah Health and the other by the largest non-profit hospital system in Utah, with the stipulation that these two members cannot represent the same specific field of healthcare unless qualified for both, and it also sets an effective date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the membership of the Utah Homeless Services Board.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jen Plumb (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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GA bill #HB289 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Courts; remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; provide
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes provisions for remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations, which allow notaries to perform notarizations for individuals who are not physically present using communication technology. It defines key terms such as "communication technology," "credential analysis," and "identity proofing" to ensure secure and verifiable remote notarizations. The bill also outlines requirements for remote online notaries, including completing a course and passing an exam, and specifies that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority will adopt standards for these remote notarizations, considering national guidelines. Additionally, it addresses the electronic execution of documents, revises standards for recording real estate transactions, and clarifies that recordings of remote online notarization processes will not be subject to public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 6 of Title 15 and Article 1 of Chapter 17 of Title 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to clerks of superior courts and general provisions regarding notaries public, respectively, so as to provide for remote online notaries public and remote online notarizations; to revise and provide for definitions; to revise the powers of the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority; to provide for requirements for remote online notaries public and remote online notarization; to provide that the Georgia Superior Court Clerks' Cooperative Authority may adopt certain standards for remote online notarization; to provide for application and appointment as a remote online notary public; to provide requirements for electronic journaling; to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10, Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 and Article 4 of Chapter 18 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," recording of deeds and other real property transactions and inspection of public records, respectively, so as to provide for an unfair or deceptive practice in consumer transactions in the recording of certain residential real estate documents; to revise recordation standards for deeds and other real property transactions requiring an official and an unofficial witness; to provide for the electronic execution of instruments, documents, deeds, and real estate documents; to provide that certain records of remote online H. B. 289 (SUB) notarization processes shall not be subject to public disclosure; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Joseph Gullett (R)*, Chuck Efstration (R)*, Bruce Williamson (R)*, Todd Jones (R)*, Scott Holcomb (D)*, Stacey Evans (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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UT bill #HB0450 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Data Privacy Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah laws concerning government data privacy and records management by introducing new provisions and modifying current ones. Key changes include requiring the redaction of phone numbers and street addresses from certain required reports before public disclosure, establishing a "chief privacy officer" role, and redefining the responsibilities of the Utah Privacy Commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. It also updates definitions related to personal data, data breaches, and high-risk processing activities, and clarifies requirements for governmental entities regarding data privacy programs, training, and reporting. The bill also revises procedures for data breach notifications, introduces a technology transparency study, and renumbers and amends sections related to private information for at-risk government employees and data privacy ombudspersons. Furthermore, it modifies the process for handling data privacy complaints and updates provisions within the Government Records Access and Management Act, including those related to public records, private records, and the use of controlled or private records. The bill also adjusts timelines for compliance and reporting, and clarifies the scope of liability for governmental entities and their employees regarding data disclosures.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Government Data Privacy Act and the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Shallenberger (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0449 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Taxpayer Oversight of Government Spending Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Utah Taxpayer Oversight of Government Spending Amendments, aims to establish taxpayer oversight of government spending by implementing several key provisions. It amends existing laws to introduce fiscal year spending limits for various government entities, including municipalities, cities, counties, special districts, and school districts, referencing a "fiscal year spending limit" defined in Section 59-1-1904. If a government entity's final budget exceeds this limit, the bill mandates that the excess revenue be refunded to taxpayers, with a preference for property tax rate reductions, though the form of refund can be determined by the governing body for efficiency. The bill also introduces new requirements for voter approval for tax increases, fee changes, and debt increases, consolidating these into a new "Tax Increase Voting Requirements" part within Title 20A, Chapter 7. This means that for most tax or fee increases and debt issuances, a ballot proposition will need to be presented to voters, outlining the specific details of the increase and its purpose. Furthermore, the bill establishes new sections that define "political subdivision" and "government entity" for the purposes of these spending and tax oversight measures, and it includes provisions for enforcing these requirements through lawsuits, allowing for the recovery of costs and attorney fees for prevailing parties, with specific rules for government entities. The bill's effective date is contingent upon the passage and approval of a constitutional amendment related to taxpayer oversight of government spending.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes taxpayer oversight of government spending.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Tiara Auxier (R)*, Tyler Clancy (R), Ken Ivory (R), Mike Kohler (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Karianne Lisonbee (R), Mike Petersen (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0064 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Government Records Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) by updating various provisions related to public records access and management. Key changes include clarifying definitions, modifying procedures for record requests and appeals, and introducing new requirements for governmental entities regarding employee education on records management. Specifically, it adjusts the voter registration process to allow for additional privacy protections for victims of domestic violence or dating violence, and for law enforcement officers and members of the armed forces. The bill also revises rules concerning the use of public email for political purposes, the disclosure of certain government records, and the fees associated with record requests. Furthermore, it mandates the creation and distribution of a one-page summary of government records requirements for all government employees and establishes new procedures for handling record requests, including provisions for expedited responses and exceptional circumstances. The bill also clarifies the classification and disclosure of various record types, such as those related to law enforcement, public safety, and government procurement, and introduces criminal penalties for certain violations of records management laws, including the unlawful destruction of records related to pending requests. Finally, it updates the appeals process for record denials and fee waiver denials, and modifies the definition of "access denial" to align with other sections of the act.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 01/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Matt MacPherson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0058 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public School Attendance Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Public School Attendance Amendments," aims to enhance student attendance monitoring and support by establishing clearer definitions and accountability measures for Local Education Agencies (LEAs), which are entities responsible for public education within a specific geographic area. Key provisions include defining "attendance validated programs" where student participation is measured by physical or virtual attendance and direct teacher interaction, and "learner validated programs" which focus on demonstrated academic progress rather than physical presence. The bill also defines "chronic absenteeism" as a student missing 10% or more of instructional days, and outlines procedures for issuing notices of compulsory education violations and truancy, including parental involvement and potential legal consequences for non-compliance. Furthermore, it mandates LEAs to conduct regular reviews of attendance data, implement tiered interventions for students with attendance concerns, and maintain accurate attendance records, while also establishing state-level oversight for data quality and LEA accountability. The bill also introduces a new requirement for students to demonstrate personal care independence, specifically being toilet trained, for enrollment in public school starting in the 2026-2027 school year, with exemptions for students with specific medical conditions or disabilities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes comprehensive student attendance monitoring, chronic absenteeism supports, and accountability requirements for local education agencies.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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FL bill #S1686 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson's Disease Registry confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they would not be accessible to the general public under Florida law (specifically, section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution). This exemption applies to information about individuals diagnosed with or treated for Parkinson's disease. However, there are exceptions: information can be released with the individual's written consent, the department or the consortium managing the registry can contact individuals for epidemiological investigation and monitoring without further disclosure of confidential information, and the department can share data with other governmental agencies or entities for medical or scientific research as long as those entities also do not further disclose the confidential information. The bill also states that this exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The Legislature has declared this exemption a public necessity to protect patient privacy, comply with federal laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), and ensure the effective operation of the Parkinson's Disease Registry for research and tracking purposes. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1004.4352, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Parkinson’s Disease Registry; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Alexis Calatayud (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1445
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UT bill #SB0070 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Natural Disaster Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require that emergency operations plans, which are plans created by counties, cities, and towns to manage emergencies, must designate at least one shelter that can accommodate both individuals and their "household pets" – defined as domesticated animals traditionally kept in homes, like dogs and cats, that can be housed in temporary facilities, but excluding livestock, reptiles (other than turtles), amphibians, fish, insects, arachnids, or animals kept for racing. The bill also clarifies that these entities are not required to build new facilities to meet this requirement and can establish rules for pet care at shelters. Additionally, the bill expands governmental immunity from lawsuits to include injuries arising from or connected to an emergency operations plan, meaning government entities and their employees are protected from being sued for actions or failures related to these plans, particularly in the context of natural disasters.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to a natural disaster.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jen Plumb (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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FL bill #S7044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Custodians of Gold Coin and Silver Coin
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions for information gathered by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) during investigations and examinations, specifically to include entities acting as custodians of gold and silver coins, as authorized by a previous law (chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida). This means that customer complaints, trade secrets, personal financial information, payment instrument transaction details, and deferred presentment transaction information related to these gold and silver coin custodians will be kept confidential, similar to how such information is protected for other financial institutions and money transmitters. The bill also establishes that these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the legislature acts to extend them. The rationale provided is that this confidentiality is necessary to protect ongoing investigations, prevent harm to individuals and institutions, and ensure the effective functioning of financial regulation, particularly concerning potential money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; reenacting and amending s. 560.312, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for payment instrument transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending s. 560.4041, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for deferred presentment transactions to incorporate the inclusion of money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition and trade secrets, to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin as authorized by chapter 2025-100, Laws of Florida; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Banking and Insurance
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1087
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UT bill #SB0073 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Online Age Verification Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to protect minors from online content deemed harmful to them by requiring commercial entities that publish or distribute such material to implement reasonable age verification methods, with specific definitions for "material harmful to minors" and "covered entity" (a business required to perform age verification). It establishes an excise tax of 2% on "covered transactions," which are payments for access to digital content or gaming services from these entities, with the revenue generated to be deposited into a "Minor Mental Health Restricted Account" (90%) and a "Minor Online Safety Restricted Account" (10%). The bill also grants the Division of Consumer Protection enforcement powers, including imposing administrative fines and bringing court actions, and creates a safe harbor for entities that use age verification methods meeting division-established standards. The Division of Consumer Protection will also receive funding from the Minor Online Safety Restricted Account for enforcement activities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions related to online providers of content harmful to minors.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Musselman (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0046 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Taxpayer Information Sharing Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to allow the Driver License Division to share certain personal identifying information, specifically a driver's name, date of birth, and current residential address, with county assessors. This information can only be used by county assessors to verify a property owner's eligibility for the residential property tax exemption, which is a tax break for primary residences. The bill also clarifies that county assessors can only use this disclosed driver license information for this specific verification purpose.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides for information sharing between the Driver License Division and county assessors.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0048 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is defined and measured within the criminal and juvenile justice systems. It introduces an "alternative recidivism metric" that includes individuals incarcerated in jail or prison within three years of release due to a new conviction or arrest for a felony or certain misdemeanor offenses, and also incorporates other recidivism measurements reported to the commission. The bill also clarifies that the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the "commission") will now report data on both the standard recidivism metric and any available alternative metrics, and it expands the types of data collected and reported to better track juvenile recidivism, including specific measures for school-based offenses and referrals. Additionally, it modifies procedures for appointing legal counsel for minors in certain secure care facility situations and allows for the transfer of minors from secure care facilities to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, particularly if they pose a security risk.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to the criminal and juvenile justice system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 71
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0095 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Speaking Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for assessing and managing security risks for public events at institutions of higher education (institutions) in Utah. It requires institutions to conduct a risk assessment for any public event featuring an outside speaker, consulting with the Department of Public Safety and campus police. This assessment, which must be content-neutral and completed within 10 business days of a request, evaluates factors like credible threats, past event issues, attendance size, venue security, and resource needs to assign a "threat level" from 1 (minimal risk) to 5 (severe risk). Based on the assigned threat level, specific security measures, ranging from standard campus police presence for Level 1 events to multi-agency coordination and advanced threat monitoring for Level 5 events, will be implemented. The bill also mandates that sponsoring entities obtain varying levels of general liability insurance based on the threat level, with higher levels requiring additional special event insurance. Furthermore, sponsoring entities may be charged security fees, with amounts escalating with the threat level, though institutions have the discretion to waive or reduce these fees under certain circumstances. The bill also amends existing law to protect certain records related to these risk assessments and security plans from public disclosure, while still allowing for the release of the assigned threat level, general security measures, and estimated costs. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes risk assessment and security requirements for public events at an institution of higher education (institutions).
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kathleen Riebe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0101 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Specialized Product Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to update regulations and taxes concerning "specialized products," which now encompass both cannabinoid products (containing naturally occurring cannabinoids but excluding medical cannabis) and kratom products. Key changes include allowing the Department of Agriculture and Food to set registration fees for cannabinoid products until January 1, 2029, and for kratom products until January 1, 2029, while also establishing administrative fines of up to $5,000 for selling unregistered specialized products. The bill also renames the "Cannabinoid Licensing and Tax Act" to the "Specialized Product Licensing and Tax Act," standardizes the definition of a "specialized product" to include both cannabinoid and kratom products, and imposes a 5.3% sales tax on specialized products, with retailers generally responsible for collecting this tax from consumers, though out-of-state retailers may elect not to collect it under specific conditions. Furthermore, the bill clarifies licensing requirements for retailers selling specialized products, now requiring a "fixed location" license with a $50 fee, and designates that revenue generated from the specialized product tax and associated fines will be deposited into the "Specialized Product Proceeds Restricted Account" to fund enforcement and related activities for both cannabinoid and kratom products.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to specialized products.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Jen Dailey-Provost (D), Rosalba Dominguez (D), Sahara Hayes (D), Sandra Hollins (D), Grant Miller (D), Carol Moss (D), Hoang Nguyen (D), Doug Owens (D), Angela Romero (D), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0102 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Animal Control First Responder Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to include animal control officers as "first responders" in various contexts. Specifically, it allows animal control officers to be recognized as first responders who can voluntarily refer individuals to substance use and mental health services, and grants them immunity from liability for these actions, similar to other first responders. It also expands the definition of "first responder" to include animal control officers in provisions related to workers' compensation, the issuance of driver's licenses with special identification symbols for individuals with invisible conditions, the First Responder Mental Health Services Grant Program, and the Good Samaritan Law, which provides immunity for individuals rendering emergency care. The bill also makes a minor correction to the definition of "child" in the Good Samaritan Law and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to animal control officers.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Plumb (D)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0054 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program by clarifying eligibility requirements for students, including those with qualified disabilities and military families, and expanding the definition of eligible scholarship expenses to include physical education and therapy services, while also introducing new provisions for verifying primary residence and allowing for out-of-state military families to receive scholarships. It also modifies the scholarship award amounts for preschool students based on enrollment status, establishes deadlines for scholarship acceptance, and allows the State Tax Commission to share income tax information for residency verification with consent. Furthermore, the bill updates reporting requirements for scholarship granting organizations, clarifies rules for eligible private schools and service providers, and adjusts the process for issuing tax credit certificates for donations, including provisions for claiming credits in previous tax years under certain conditions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of certain scholarship programs.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0147 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to restructure and clarify the operations of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (OIGMS), an entity responsible for overseeing the state's Medicaid program to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Key provisions include formally establishing the OIGMS within the Department of Government Operations, defining its inspector general's qualifications and duties, and outlining the office's powers to audit, investigate, and recover improperly spent Medicaid funds. The bill also introduces an OIGMS Advisory Board to improve coordination and provide recommendations, and clarifies definitions related to Medicaid fraud, waste, and abuse. Furthermore, it establishes specific procedures for claim reviews, the use of extrapolation in audits, and the process for placing holds on potentially fraudulent claims, while also ensuring access to necessary records for the OIGMS. The bill also includes provisions for reporting OIGMS activities to legislative committees and the governor, and sets a repeal date for certain advisory board functions and reporting requirements in 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses oversight of the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Luz Escamilla (D)*, Norm Thurston (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0475 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Development Planning and Coordination Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law, primarily to rename the "Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity" to the "Governor's Office of Economic Development" (GOED) and to make conforming changes related to this renaming. It also makes several other amendments, including clarifying participation in meetings with tribal leaders, establishing a Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, modifying requirements for station area plans, and updating various provisions related to economic development programs, tax credits, and the powers and responsibilities of the GOED. The bill also enacts new sections related to the Economic Development Council and its duties, and makes technical changes to various statutes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses economic development planning and programs within the Governor's Office of Economic Development.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0057 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Motor Vehicle Division Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on standardizing vehicle weight definitions and usage, clarifying exemptions for certain vehicles, and updating registration and fee structures. Key changes include replacing "gross laden weight" with "gross vehicle weight rating" or "gross combined weight rating" in various sections to align with federal standards and improve clarity. It also exempts street-legal all-terrain vehicles from certain registration requirements and clarifies their operation on highways. The bill also addresses technical corrections, such as a sales tax earmark, and updates definitions for terms like "shipping weight" and "gross vehicle weight rating" to ensure consistency across different statutes. Additionally, it adjusts fees and provisions related to alternative fuel vehicles and the road usage charge program, and clarifies rules for vehicle dealers, auctions, and consignment sales.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical changes including standardization of vehicle weight definitions and usage, exempting street-legal all-terrain vehicles from certain provisions, correcting a sales tax earmark, and various technical and cleanup changes.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0250 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah Retirement Plan Exchange
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers in Utah, creating an online portal managed by the state treasurer's office where eligible employers can review, compare, and select qualified retirement plans for their employees. The exchange will feature "automatic-enrollment individual retirement account arrangements" and "automatic-enrollment 401(k) plans," which are retirement plans that automatically enroll employees unless they opt out, and are designed to be portable and fully vested. The bill defines key terms like "eligible employer" (any non-governmental entity with employees in Utah) and "eligible employee" (anyone working for an eligible employer who receives a W-2). Plan providers must meet certain criteria to be listed on the exchange, and the state treasurer's office will provide educational resources and promote the exchange, particularly to small businesses. The bill also outlines reporting requirements for participating plan providers and specifies that reports submitted to the state treasurer's office regarding the exchange will be considered protected records, meaning they are not publicly accessible. The exchange is mandated to be established and operational by January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a retirement plan exchange for private employers.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Joseph Elison (R)*, Brady Brammer (R), David Shallenberger (R), Jason Thompson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0472 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Division of Licensing and Background Checks Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, primarily by renumbering and updating existing sections of law. Key provisions include clarifying the definition of "associated with the licensee" to better define individuals who hold significant influence over a licensed entity, and updating references to the Division of Licensing and Background Checks from its old section number (26B-2-103) to its new one (26B-2-901). It also amends rules regarding the licensing of residential treatment programs and recovery residences, ensuring they accommodate clients using medication-assisted treatment and requiring notification to local governments about new program applications. Additionally, the bill updates the responsibilities of the Division of Licensing and Background Checks, including its role in accrediting intercountry adoption services and establishing health and safety standards for various human services programs. Finally, it clarifies the access and use of information within the Management Information System and the Licensing Information System, particularly concerning child welfare cases and licensing processes, and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Division of Licensing and Background Checks.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Loubet (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0479 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Election Code Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's election laws, primarily focusing on voter registration, ballot handling, and election procedures. Key provisions include defining "remote ballot" and "mail-in return envelope" to clarify how voters can return their ballots, establishing new rules for ballot drop boxes to ensure they are attended by poll workers and have specific operating hours, and modifying voter registration forms to include questions about how voters wish to receive and return their ballots in future elections. The bill also updates procedures for handling provisional ballots, clarifies rules for tie votes, and adjusts the timelines for when certain election-related changes take effect, with most provisions becoming effective on January 1, 2027, and some specific sections taking effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Burton (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0256 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School District Elections Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah law to transition local school board elections from nonpartisan to partisan elections, meaning candidates will now run under a political party affiliation. This change will take effect on January 1, 2027, and applies to all local school board members, with provisions for filling vacancies and managing campaign finance disclosures. The bill also makes various technical and conforming changes to existing statutes related to elections, campaign finance, and school board districts to align with this shift to partisan elections for school board positions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes the office of local school board member an office that is elected via a partisan election.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Kyle (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0477 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Land Use Regulation Revisions
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various land use regulations across Utah, primarily by updating existing laws related to municipal incorporation, planning commissions, and development processes. Key changes include clarifying the process for filing modified feasibility requests for incorporation, introducing new requirements for notifying "specified landowners" (individuals with property interests in proposed incorporation areas) about changes to their land's inclusion, and establishing specific procedures for handling requests to exclude land from these proposed incorporations. The bill also revises rules for planning commissions, detailing grounds for removal of members and expanding required training on land use and ethics. Additionally, it updates regulations for classifying new or unlisted business uses, clarifies requirements for improvement completion assurances for public infrastructure and landscaping projects, and introduces new provisions for detached accessory dwelling units (ADUs), requiring municipalities to permit them on larger lots and setting specific regulations for their size, parking, and conversion from existing structures. Finally, the bill amends notice requirements for public hearings on land use regulations and clarifies enforcement limitations for counties regarding building permits and certificates of occupancy, particularly concerning incomplete infrastructure or landscaping improvements when assurances have been provided.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to land use.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jill Koford (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0484 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Tax Changes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Tax Changes," amends existing Utah law to modify how taxing entities, such as cities or school districts, can increase their property tax revenue. Primarily, it introduces changes to the "truth-in-taxation" process, which requires public notice and hearings before a taxing entity can raise property taxes beyond a certain threshold. Key provisions include a new limit on how much a taxing entity can increase its property tax budget without voter approval, capping it at 5% of "last year's property tax budgeted revenue" (which refers to the revenue budgeted for the previous fiscal year, excluding certain items like debt service levies voted on by the public or revenue from charter school levies). If a taxing entity wishes to exceed this 5% limit, it must submit a question to voters in a general election, specifying the amount of additional revenue it seeks. If voters approve this question, the taxing entity is then exempt from the usual notice and public hearing requirements for that fiscal year. The bill also makes adjustments to how state guarantee money for school districts is calculated and phased out, particularly concerning "excess funds" that a school district might have received in the 2025 fiscal year due to state guarantees. This bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the processes by which a taxing entity may increase the taxing entity's property tax revenue.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kay Christofferson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0481 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various transportation-related laws, including updating definitions and provisions for license plates, establishing a design review board for license plates and identification cards, and contracting for license plate design services. It also repeals the clean vehicle program, adjusts the distribution frequency for road funding for class B and class C roads, and amends how local transportation corridor preservation funds are administered. Additionally, the bill makes changes related to commuter rail facilities, license plate fees, special group license plates, and the road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends license plate provisions, repeals the clean vehicle program, amends distribution frequency for class B and class C road funding, and amends provisions related to local corridor preservation fund administration.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0491 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Highway Designation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a process for the special designation of state highways, allowing for highways to be named in honor of individuals who have demonstrated exceptional bravery, made significant contributions to the state, or have strong ties to Utah and have been deceased for at least five years, or in honor of groups with significant ties to the state. The bill outlines specific criteria for these designations, including that they must apply to state highways, involve only one designation per specific portion of a highway, maintain at least a five-mile gap between specially designated sections, and honor no more than one individual per highway. It also details requirements for signage, limiting it to two signs per designated section (one for each direction of travel) and specifying that costs for fabrication, installation, and maintenance will be covered by state appropriations or private donations. A new "highway designation review committee," composed of six legislators (three senators and three representatives, with at least two from the minority party), will be created to review these proposals. This committee is exempt from the Open and Public Meetings Act, meaning its meetings are not open to the public. The committee can approve only one special highway designation proposal per year, and if approved, the proposing legislator can then seek recommendation from the Transportation Interim Committee, which also has the authority to approve only one proposal annually. The bill also amends existing definitions related to public meetings to exclude this new highway designation review committee.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a process and standards for the special designation of state highways.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Shallenberger (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0068 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Housing and Community Development Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, effectively moving this division from the Department of Workforce Services. It also makes numerous amendments to various sections of Utah law, primarily to reflect this organizational change and to update references to the new division and its associated roles and responsibilities. These changes impact laws related to housing, community development, mineral lease revenue distribution, transportation funding, and various loan and grant programs. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of employees and clarifies the duties and powers of the new division and its housing coordinator.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates the Division of Housing and Community Development within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 71
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0236 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Truth in Taxation Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law concerning "truth in taxation," which refers to the process by which local governments notify the public about proposed property tax increases. Key provisions include changes to the notice and public hearing requirements for taxing entities, which are governmental bodies that levy property taxes, when they plan to increase their property tax revenue beyond a certain threshold. The bill clarifies definitions related to tax revenue and new growth, and it modifies the procedures for both calendar year taxing entities (those operating on a January-December fiscal year) and fiscal year taxing entities (those operating on a July-June fiscal year) when proposing tax rate increases. For fiscal year taxing entities, the bill introduces new requirements for presenting a "property tax impact schedule" in their tentative budget, detailing the estimated financial impact of a proposed tax increase on average residences and commercial properties, and outlining the operational impact on different departments. It also mandates that a portion of the potential increased revenue be set aside in a restricted account until the final budget is adopted. The bill also specifies that certain smaller taxing entities without a public website may use their town hall or principal place of business for public notices and postings. Finally, it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026, and includes provisions for coordinating with another related bill.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses property tax increases through truth in taxation.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Karen Peterson (R)*, Dan McCay (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Jeff Burton (R), Kristen Chevrier (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Paul Cutler (R), Ariel Defay (R), Steve Eliason (R), Stephanie Gricius (R), Katy Hall (R), Jon Hawkins (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Tracy Miller (R), Logan Monson (R), Nicholeen Peck (R), Val Peterson (R), Candice Pierucci (R), Jake Sawyer (R), Lisa Shepherd (R), Mark Strong (R), Jordan Teuscher (R), Stephen Whyte (R), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0529 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Secretary of State Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to establish the office of Secretary of State through election in the 2028 regular general election and to transfer most of the duties currently assigned to the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State, effective January 1, 2029, contingent upon the passage and approval of a constitutional amendment. The bill amends various sections of Utah law to reflect this change, including provisions related to candidate vacancies, midterm vacancies in state offices, ballot preparation, voter information pamphlets, definitions of state offices, and the duties of various state officials. It also repeals an existing section related to the Lieutenant Governor's duties as Secretary of State and enacts new sections outlining the duties of the Secretary of State, including serving as the chief election officer and managing authentication and record-keeping functions. The bill also addresses the transition of duties and records from the Lieutenant Governor to the Secretary of State.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides for the election of a secretary of state in the 2028 regular general election and transfers most of the duties,currently assigned by statute to the lieutenant governor to the secretary of state.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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CA bill #SB1433 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Maintenance of the codes.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous nonsubstantive changes to various California codes to maintain and update existing laws, reflecting recommendations from the Legislative Counsel. These changes include minor amendments to wording, section references, and formatting across a wide range of legal provisions, from business and professions to welfare and institutions. The bill aims to ensure the codes are current and accurate without altering the substantive meaning or intent of the laws they amend.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 733, 2242.2, 2553.5, 3046.1, 4073.5, 4602, 4610, 4826.5, 4858, 6126.7, 16608, and 17810 of the Business and Professions Code, to amend Sections 714.6, 798.14, 798.74.4, 1714.27, 3273.29, 4752, and 8811 of the Civil Code, to amend Sections 697.680 and 1094.9 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 234.7, 35221, 38134, 44043.5, 46392, 49001, 51140, 69436, 70022, 70034, and 88821 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6915, 12304, and 12309 of the Elections Code, to amend Section 5654 of the Fish and Game Code, to amend Section 21283 of the Food and Agricultural Code, to amend Sections 1031.5, 6215, 6588.7, 8010, 8557, 10233, 10240, 11041, 11123.2, 12100.33, 12100.162, 12910, 12960, 12965, 15475.6, 19829.9854, 53398.52, 54953.4, 54953.8, 54953.8.1, 54954.2, 54957.9, 63049.71, 65589.5, 65914.2, 65950, 66300.6.5, 66323, 67784, 67786, 67788, and 87202 of, and to repeal the heading of Chapter 17.45 (commencing with Section 7289) of Division 7 of Title 1 of, the Government Code, to amend Section 676 of the Harbors and Navigation Code, to amend Sections 1279.6, 1342.74, 1367.25, 1597.640, 8028.73, 17021.8, 17970.3, 38532, 38562, 38562.3, 38591.2, 40100.5.5, 41313, 44501, 44515, 44559.14, 50406.4, 50410, 53545.14, 104660, 104661, and 108980 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Sections 937, 10123.1933, and 10123.196 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 923.1, 1401, and 2810.8 of the Labor Code, to amend Section 59 of the Military and Veterans Code, to amend Sections 136.1, 636.6, 1170, 2780.6, 11105.04, and 13667 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 4291.5, 4584.1, 4584.2, 5006.1, 5598, 5797.4, 21080.28.5, 21080.43, 21080.44, 25354, 25545, 25545.16, 25545.19, 30166, 30168, 30600.5, and 42652.5 of the Public Resources Code, to amend Sections 748.5, 850, 3299.2, 3310, 8501, and 180305 of, to amend the heading of Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 8500) of Division 4.1 of, and to repeal the heading of Article 7 of Chapter 3 of Division 1.5 of, the Public Utilities Code, to amend Sections 17053.40, 19002, and 23640 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, to amend Sections 21201 and 21450.5 of the Vehicle Code, to amend Sections 351, 50976, 60385, 60414, 74467, and 74850 of the Water Code, to amend Sections 309, 827, 9630, 10213.5, 11330.6, 13300.5, 14005.62, 14005.27, 14105.47, 14132.968, 16000.1, 16121.5, and 18900 of, and to repeal Section 12306.16 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, and to amend Section 3 of Chapter 578 of the Statutes of 2025, relating to maintenance of the codes.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be acted upon on or after April 5.
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UT bill #HB0185 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Carbon Credit Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to establish new requirements and a dedicated fund for carbon credit transactions. Specifically, it mandates that state entities selling or exchanging carbon credits must obtain a digital identification number for them and report transaction details, including the description of the carbon emission offset and sale terms, to the state auditor. The state auditor will then maintain a list of this information and report on carbon credit transaction revenue and summaries to a legislative subcommittee. Additionally, the bill creates a "Carbon Credit Litigation Fund" managed by the state treasurer, which will receive money from judgments, settlements, or compromises related to alleged violations of laws concerning the sale or marketing of carbon credits or carbon credit transactions. This fund can be used by the Attorney General to prevent federal mandates related to carbon credits and emissions, and to recover carbon credits lost through fraudulent sales. The bill also clarifies the definition of a "carbon credit" and makes conforming changes to related statutes, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses requirements related to the sale of a carbon credit.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Shelley (R)*, Derrin Owens (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0170 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Referendum Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to expand the scope of referendums to include actions taken by local school boards, specifically regarding local laws and local school tax laws, allowing voters to challenge and potentially overturn these decisions through a referendum process. It clarifies definitions related to referendums, modifies signature requirements for challenging different types of local laws, and adjusts procedures for preparing and distributing information about referendums, including arguments for and against them. The bill also updates rules for public meetings where referendums are discussed and specifies how school district referendums will be handled by boards of canvassers and how their results will be proclaimed. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections of Utah code concerning elections, land use, and public notices to incorporate school districts into the referendum framework.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to local referendums.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rex Shipp (R)*, Lincoln Fillmore (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0183 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sex Designation Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to replace the term "gender" with "sex" in several contexts. Specifically, it changes references to "gender" to "sex" in provisions related to the composition of government boards and commissions, non-discrimination policies in human services programs, sleeping quarters in homeless youth shelters, foster child bedroom sharing, medical cannabis patient and caregiver information, opioid litigation proceeds reporting, definitions within the medical practice acts, school athletic activities, student data reporting, and various other areas including insurance, public records, and legal proceedings. The bill also introduces new language in some sections to clarify the use of "sex" and prohibits the use of "gender" in certain agency policies and rules.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to sex and gender.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mark Strong (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0165 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Critical Infrastructure Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new provisions to protect Utah's critical infrastructure, defined as vital systems and assets operated by governmental entities that are essential for public security, economic stability, and health, including emergency services, power, water, transportation, and data systems, from threats posed by foreign adversaries. The Utah Cyber Center (Cyber Center) will develop and update guidance for governmental entities on identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks associated with technology, software, or services from foreign adversaries, which are defined as countries listed in a specific federal regulation as of January 1, 2026, and their associated entities or individuals. This guidance will include best practices for risk assessment, security controls, limiting access, and developing manual operational contingency plans. Governmental entities can request security assessments from the Cyber Center if they are considering or currently using technology from foreign adversaries, with assessments prioritized based on data sensitivity and potential impact. Starting July 1, 2026, the Cyber Center will maintain a list of prohibited companies and technologies that pose a risk of foreign adversary control over critical infrastructure, and governmental entities and critical infrastructure providers will be barred from contracting with or using technology from entities on this list, unless no reasonable alternative exists. Additionally, no entity involved with critical infrastructure can enter into agreements with foreign principals from foreign adversaries if those agreements allow direct or remote access or control of critical infrastructure, again with an exception for situations where no reasonable alternative exists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts provisions regarding foreign adversary threats to critical infrastructure.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Walt Brooks (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0169 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Boating Insurance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to remove the requirement for boat insurance, also referred to as motorboat liability coverage. It achieves this by removing references to motorboats from sections of the law that mandate insurance reporting and verification, such as the Uninsured Motorist Identification Database Program. The bill also repeals several sections of Utah code specifically related to motorboat insurance requirements and penalties, effectively eliminating the legal obligation for boat owners to carry insurance.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill removes the requirement for boat insurance.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Colin Jack (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0157 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Department of Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah law, primarily concerning the Department of Natural Resources and water resource management. It updates the Cultural Site Stewardship Program by adjusting references to specific statutes for inventorying cultural sites and clarifies the definition of "vandalism" to include acts like inscribing or marking a cultural site. The bill also modifies overtime policies for state employees, specifically removing an exemption for the Department of Natural Resources regarding work periods for nonexempt law enforcement employees. Additionally, it makes technical changes to various sections related to water rights, including the records kept by the state engineer, the approval process for water appropriation applications, and the requirements for temporary water rights. The bill also addresses secondary water metering by updating deadlines and loan provisions, and it clarifies the powers and duties of the Utah Geological Survey, particularly regarding groundwater and surface water resources, and expands the qualifications for the survey's board to include expertise in energy industry and groundwater. Finally, it updates provisions related to the management and sale of bison on Antelope Island and makes technical corrections to references within the State Parks Restricted Account.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to the Department of Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rex Shipp (R)*, Keven Stratton (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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FL bill #S1080 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to transportation laws, including increasing the minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow traffic signals by 0.4 seconds, allowing for the enforcement of school zone speed limits using speed detection systems only when flashing beacons are activated, and providing specific timelines for installing these beacons. It also revises rules for issuing traffic citations, including defining "careful and prudent manner" for right turns on red, and requires counties and municipalities to maintain data related to traffic infraction detectors for at least two years. The bill authorizes private property owners to install automated license plate recognition systems for access control or parking enforcement but prohibits them from sharing or selling certain data, with exceptions for law enforcement and specific parking-related purposes, and establishes penalties for unauthorized use or release of this information. Additionally, it modifies procedures for administrative hearings related to school bus infractions, changes reporting requirements for school districts from quarterly to annually, and allows counties and municipalities to set lower speed limits in residential areas under certain conditions. The bill also introduces a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program to upgrade traffic signals with advanced technology, requires metropolitan planning organizations in certain counties to study consolidation, and mandates a study on advanced detection and monitoring systems at railroad crossings. It also includes provisions regarding the use of digital driver's licenses for identity verification, funding for airport projects, direct payments to subcontractors, and extends the statute of limitations for certain traffic violations upon receipt of specific affidavits.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; requiring the Department of Transportation and any impacted local government to increase the minimum perception-reaction time for steady yellow signals at certain intersections by a specified amount of time; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing enforcement of restrictive school zone speed limits through the use of speed detection systems under certain conditions; providing that certain evidence is not required for a certain timeframe for speed detection systems installed before a certain date; revising circumstances for which counties and municipalities may place or install or contract to place or install speed detection systems; providing requirements for the physical placement of such speed detection systems; amending s. 316.0083, F.S.; deleting a provision prohibiting the issuance of certain notices of violation and traffic citations for failure to stop before crossing over a stop line or other point at which a stop is required under certain circumstances; defining the term “careful and prudent manner”; providing that certain counties and municipalities are responsible for and must maintain certain data for a specified period; amending s. 316.0776, F.S.; revising provisions relating to the placement and installation of certain speed detection systems and components thereof; limiting the violations that may be captured by such speed detection systems; amending s. 316.0777, F.S.; authorizing a private property owner to install an automated license plate recognition system for use on certain property for a specified purpose or in connection with controlling or enforcement of access to property; prohibiting a private property owner that installs such a system from accessing certain data or sharing or selling certain images and data; providing exceptions; requiring such private property owners to contractually obligate certain third parties to protect certain images and data from disclosure; prohibiting such private property owners from offering or providing as payment or other consideration certain proceeds to a third party; providing an exception; providing noncriminal penalties for the unauthorized use or release of certain information; amending s. 316.173, F.S.; revising procedures for certain administrative hearings; revising a limitation on the use of videos and images recorded as part of a school bus infraction detection system; requiring certain school districts to submit specified reports to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles annually, rather than quarterly; requiring the department to publish such reports on its website; amending ss. 316.183 and 316.189, F.S.; authorizing counties and municipalities to set lower maximum speed limits in residence districts under certain circumstances; amending s. 316.1895, F.S.; requiring the use of flashing beacons under certain circumstances; providing that certain areas have until a specified date to place and install such beacons; amending s. 316.1896, F.S.; authorizing the enforcement of restrictive school zone speed limits through the use of speed detection systems only when flashing beacons are activated; providing that certain evidence is not required for a certain timeframe for speed detection systems installed before a certain date; providing that certain areas have until a specified date to place or install such beacons; revising the timeframe within which a person who receives a notice of violation is required to take certain action; revising the timeframe within which the registered owner of a vehicle must furnish a specified affidavit under certain circumstances; revising a limitation on the use of videos and images recorded as part of a speed detection system in a school zone; revising information that must be included in a specified report; deleting a provision authorizing the department to require the quarterly submission of certain data; requiring the department to publish such reports on its website; amending s. 316.1906, F.S.; providing that certain radar and LiDAR units are not required to be on certain lists; amending s. 316.650, F.S.; revising provisions relating to traffic citations; amending s. 318.15, F.S.; revising provisions relating to penalties for certain failures to comply; amending s. 318.18, F.S.; providing exceptions to requirements that certain civil penalties be remitted to school districts; revising costs which a local hearing officer may order payment of under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.02, F.S.; revising circumstances under which the department may withhold registration or reregistration of a motor vehicle; amending s. 320.061, F.S.; prohibiting a person from applying or attaching materials that interfere with the legibility, angular visibility, or detectability of, or that interfere with the ability to record, the primary features or details on a license plate; authorizing license plate frames that impinge upon information at certain locations under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.0848, F.S.; including certain pregnancy-related conditions in the list of disabilities that qualify a person for a disabled parking permit; repealing s. 320.0849, F.S., relating to expectant mother parking permits; amending s. 322.142, F.S.; authorizing the department to make and issue reproductions from certain files and digital records for identity verification purposes under certain circumstances; authorizing identity verification service providers to use department data for a specified purpose under certain conditions; prohibiting such providers from selling, sharing, or retaining certain information; prohibiting the department from allowing the use of digital imaged licenses for a private entity’s business purposes; amending s. 332.007, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Transportation to fund certain project costs at certain airports; prohibiting the department from requiring certain matching funds; authorizing the provision of certain funds as matching funds for certain eligible projects; amending s. 337.11, F.S.; authorizing the department to make direct payments to a first-tier subcontractor; providing construction; requiring the department to adopt rules establishing certain procedures; providing requirements for such procedures; requiring that amounts paid to a first-tier subcontractor be deducted from amounts otherwise due to the contractor; amending s. 337.18, F.S.; requiring that a takeover agreement between the department and a surety set forth certain procedures; amending s. 339.175, F.S.; requiring metropolitan planning organizations serving specified counties to submit a certain feasibility report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date, with certain goals; amending s. 339.85, F.S.; requiring the department to implement a Next-generation Traffic Signal Modernization Grant Program; providing the program’s purpose; requiring the department to implement a state-local partnership through a cost sharing arrangement; specifying requirements for such arrangement; authorizing the department to waive local match requirements for certain intersections; requiring the department to prioritize grant applications for certain intersections and use competitive procurement to find certain vendors; specifying program requirements; providing for an annual appropriation; amending s. 775.15, F.S.; extending the period of limitation for certain traffic violations upon receipt of specified affidavits; providing legislative findings and intent; defining terms; requiring the department to conduct a statewide study on advanced detection and monitoring systems at public railroad-highway crossings; providing requirements for the study; authorizing the department to consult with certain entities; requiring a report to the Governor and Legislature by a specified date; reenacting s. 318.121, F.S., relating to preemption of additional fees, fines, surcharges, and costs, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 318.18, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rules, Transportation, Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/CS/HB 543
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UT bill #HB0118 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) to require applicants for a CDL to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and complete reports, with the division maintaining records of applicants who fail skills tests due to English proficiency and the CDL driver training school they attended. It also clarifies that individuals applying for a CDL must acknowledge this English language requirement, and that the division will retain this acknowledgment. The bill also makes technical changes related to fees for background checks for third-party CDL testers and examiners, and updates references to federal regulations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses commercial driver license (CDL) applicants.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Candice Pierucci (R)*, Don Ipson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0125 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Department of Natural Resources Related Modifications Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several modifications to Utah law, primarily concerning the Department of Natural Resources and the prevention of invasive species. It amends provisions related to the Cultural Site Stewardship Program to clarify its objectives and administrative processes. A significant portion of the bill focuses on combating invasive mussels by updating definitions for terms like "invasive mussel," "boat livery," and various types of vessels, and by establishing new requirements and exemptions for boat liveries regarding decontamination and fees. The bill also revises regulations for launching and operating vessels, including the collection of aquatic invasive species fees and the display of decals, and clarifies the powers of the division to prevent and manage invasive species infestations. Additionally, it adjusts language concerning the Division of Wildlife Resources' role in managing water bodies and water supply systems, modifies the collection and use of aquatic invasive species fees, and updates provisions related to overtime policies for state employees within the Department of Natural Resources. Finally, the bill enacts new provisions for funding litigation expenses related to water resources and amends laws concerning the state engineer's records, water rights, secondary water metering, and the powers and duties of the Utah Geological Survey.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to the Department of Natural Resources and related regulated areas.
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• Introduced: 01/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Rex Shipp (R)*, David Hinkins (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Stewart Barlow (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Mike Kohler (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Leah Hansen (R), Clinton Okerlund (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Troy Shelley (R), Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0115 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to create a sales and use tax exemption for the sale of older motor vehicles, specifically those with a gross vehicle weight rating of 14,000 pounds or less and a model year at least 15 years prior to the current calendar year. This exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts a sales and use tax exemption for sales of older motor vehicles.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Peterson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0110 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Offender Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning offenders, primarily by expanding the types of misdemeanors that the Division of Corrections can be ordered to supervise, specifically allowing supervision of class B misdemeanors under certain conditions related to prior convictions and homelessness, and by establishing new timelines for considering pardons for sex offenders, requiring 10 years to pass for those registered for a decade and 20 years for those registered for life, with exceptions for convictions that have been overturned or for individuals proven innocent. Additionally, the bill adjusts parole eligibility for certain offenders, including those convicted of violent crimes against children, and clarifies the process for expunging criminal records by specifying when certain convictions, particularly those involving sex offenses, will prevent expungement. The bill also makes technical amendments to various sections related to the Board of Pardons and Parole's authority, including their ability to grant pardons, commute sentences, and manage offender accounts, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to offenders.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tyler Clancy (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0081 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Flag Display Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding flag displays on government property by narrowing the scope of restrictions to specifically apply only to school property. The bill redefines key terms, changing "government property" to "school property" and limiting the flag display restrictions to school districts and schools within the public education system. The legislation maintains a list of exempted flags that can be displayed, which includes national, state, military, educational, and other specific flags. The bill removes previous provisions that empowered the state auditor to investigate and fine government entities for flag display violations, effectively reducing the administrative oversight of flag displays. Additionally, the bill retains language protecting local education agencies' authority regarding student expression and non-discrimination obligations. The attorney general is still required to defend and the state will indemnify individuals enforcing this section against potential legal claims. The bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026, providing ample time for schools and districts to understand and implement the new flag display guidelines.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reduces the scope of a restriction on the display of flags on government property to a restriction on the display of flags on school property.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/23/2025
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0188 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends juvenile justice laws by redefining "school employee" to align with a new section, clarifying communication protocols between local education agencies (LEAs) and the state board, and outlining when school administrators or school resource officers can refer students for offenses. It introduces a definition for "drug possession offense" and expands the types of offenses that trigger mandatory referrals to law enforcement or courts, particularly for repeat drug offenses on school property. The bill also establishes procedures for principals to investigate alleged drug offenses before involving law enforcement, allows for administrative searches based on reasonable belief, and ensures that evidence seized by school authorities is admissible in court. Furthermore, it clarifies immunity from liability for school employees and principals acting in good faith and revises provisions related to juvenile justice oversight, focusing on reducing juvenile recidivism and implementing evidence-based programs. The bill also updates definitions for terms like "juvenile recidivism" and "school-based recidivism" and modifies the criteria for nonjudicial adjustments, which are agreements to resolve referrals before formal court proceedings, by excluding certain serious misdemeanor and felony offenses, including drug distribution and possession with intent to distribute.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends statutory provisions related to juvenile justice.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nicholeen Peck (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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MS bill #SB2653 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, establishes a Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program to coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of information technology (IT) across all state agencies. The program, managed by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS), will define statewide IT architecture standards, ensure agency IT plans align with these standards, promote efficient and secure IT investments, and reduce duplication of systems and services. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council will provide external support and guidance, while ITS will have the authority to define the IT enterprise architecture, develop standards, maintain an inventory of IT systems, and review agency IT projects before procurement to ensure compliance. Agency heads are required to align their IT plans with statewide standards, participate in the program, and submit proposed IT projects for ITS review. Sensitive information related to IT security and architecture will be exempt from public records and open meetings laws, and the program will be implemented in phases. The bill also allows ITS to receive donations and grants, develop internship programs, and permits other entities like universities and local governments to utilize IT acquisitions made by ITS for shared use. Funds designated by agencies for IT procurement through ITS will be managed through a revolving fund, with provisions for enforcement if payments are not made.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Mississippi It Optimization Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program Which Shall Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of The Enterprise Information Technology Architecture; To Provide For The Responsibilities Of The Department Of Information Technology In Effectuating The Program; To Require Each Agency's Executive Director Or Agency Head To Comply With This Act In Certain Ways; To Provide That The Technology Optimization Program Shall Be Managed By Its And Externally Supported By The Cio Council; To Provide That Sensitive Information, Records And Documentation Shall Be Exempt From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act And The Open Meetings Act; To Provide That The Provisions Of This Act Shall Be Implemented By Phase; To Grant Permission To Certain Parties To Use Acquisitions Made On Behalf Of Or By Its For Purposes Of Shared Use; To Authorize Its To Receive Donations, Grants And Other Funding; To Authorize Its To Develop And Implement An Internship, Fellowship Or Other Related Program; To Provide For Funds Designated By Agencies For Procurement Of Information Technology; To Authorize Its To Exercise All Powers Necessary To Effectuate The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0485 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Tax Revenue Increase Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Property Tax Revenue Increase Amendments," modifies how property tax revenue is calculated and reported, primarily by adjusting the effective date for these changes to January 1, 2027, and introducing new definitions related to inflation. It amends existing laws to incorporate an "inflation adjusted budget increase" and an "inflation factor," which is based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers, or zero if there's no increase. The bill also redefines "maximum new growth revenue" to be the lesser of eligible new growth multiplied by a tax rate or the inflation-adjusted budget increase, and adjusts how "certified revenue levy" is calculated to include this inflation factor. Additionally, it updates various sections to reflect these new definitions and changes, impacting how property tax increases are noticed, budgeted, and reported, particularly concerning school districts and taxing entities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to property tax new growth increases.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tiara Auxier (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0537 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Olympic Ticket Sales Tax Exemption
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts sales of tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from state sales and use tax. The bill amends existing law by adding a new exemption to the list of items and services that are already exempt from sales tax. It also defines what constitutes an "Olympic or Paralympic ticket" to include tickets to events or venues for the games, as well as hospitality packages that bundle tickets with amenities. This exemption will take effect on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill exempts sales of Olympic tickets for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games from sales and use tax.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jon Hawkins (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0285 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local Planning and Regulation Impacts on Wildlife Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipalities and counties to consider the impacts of development on wildlife, wildlife movement, and wildlife habitat when preparing and adopting their general plans and land use regulations, and to consider how these impacts can be mitigated. It also mandates that these plans and regulations address the maintenance and enhancement of wildlife habitat connectivity and migration corridors. Additionally, the bill clarifies that state agencies, specifically the Department of Natural Resources, shall provide relevant information to counties upon request regarding these wildlife considerations. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws concerning general plan preparation and land use regulations for both municipalities and counties, and specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to local government land use plans and regulations.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Doug Owens (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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CO bill #HB1113 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Modifications to Elections
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Colorado's election laws, including expanding the types of identification accepted for voting to include a division of youth corrections identification card or correspondence from a county sheriff indicating jail confinement, and removing the definition of "political party district." It also updates the definition of video security surveillance recording and requires county clerks to set their office hours. The bill mandates that institutions of higher education email students information about voting, eligibility, and registration on specific dates before an election, and clarifies that county clerks, not election judges, handle affidavits for affiliation errors. High school students assisting with voter registration will now be called "high school liaisons" instead of deputy registrars, and the Secretary of State will be responsible for canceling certain registrations. In the event of a presidential or vice-presidential candidate's death or withdrawal after nomination but before electors meet, the elector's vote will go to the successor candidate. The bill also modifies procedures for congressional vacancy elections, including requiring them to coincide with primary or general elections if the vacancy occurs within a certain timeframe. It clarifies that a person cannot be a candidate for more than one office if both are voted on in the same election, adjusts timelines for minor party candidates, and removes the requirement for written acceptance of nominations by mail, fax, or hand delivery. Voter service and polling centers (VSPCs) experiencing supply shortages, including ballots, will not close and may be required to stay open longer, and VSPCs on college campuses will have additional signage and email notification requirements. Counties with 1,000 or more active electors can adopt electronic or electromechanical voting systems. The age for student election judges is lowered to 15, and methods for appointment notification are expanded. Election judges will no longer need to make proclamations about poll openings or closings, and the two-hour period employees are entitled to be absent from work to vote will apply to any day VSPCs are open, not just election day. Voters can bring printed or written materials into VSPCs for reference, and new reporting requirements are established for VSPCs with wait times exceeding one hour, including public hearings. The bill also addresses mail ballot delivery times, in-person voting at jails, and the submission of election plans, requiring drop boxes on private college campuses in addition to public ones. It repeals the provision allowing any registered elector to challenge another's registration and clarifies the duties of canvass boards. For vacancies in the U.S. Senate, the governor must appoint someone from the same political party as the former senator, and appointed officials will serve until the next general election. Finally, the bill clarifies the offense of voter interference to occur within 100 feet of a polling or drop-off location and makes language in the Colorado Open Records Act gender-neutral, specifying that ballot markings voluntarily made by an elector do not need to be redacted.
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Bill Summary: The bill modifies the "Uniform Election Code of 1992" (code) and the "Colorado Open Records Act" as follows: ! Regarding elections generally, includes a division of youth corrections identification card or correspondence from a county sheriff indicating that an elector is confined in jail or detention in the definition of "identification" for purposes of the code; repeals the definition of "political party district"; modifies the definition of video security surveillance recording; repeals an obsolete provision related to past district elections; and requires each county clerk and recorder (clerk) to set operational hours for the clerk's office; ! Regarding the qualification and registration of electors, requires and specifies the information institutions of higher education must provide to students by email, on the 15th day and final day before an election, or posting on campus concerning voting, voter eligibility, and registration; requires the clerk, rather than an election judge, to provide an affidavit to an elector to correct an error in the elector's affiliation recorded in the statewide database; modifies the language concerning preregistration of a high school student; specifies that the principal of a public high school or their designee who assists in preregistration and registration to vote are high school liaisons, rather than deputy registrars, and eliminates certain filing requirements; and makes the secretary of state (secretary), rather than the clerk, responsible for cancelling certain registrations pursuant to existing law; ! Regarding presidential electors, specifies that if a presidential or vice-presidential candidate dies or withdraws as a candidate after accepting the nomination of a political party but prior to the meeting of presidential electors, an elector's vote for the presidential candidate or vice-presidential candidate refers to the successor candidate nominated by the political party; ! Regarding congressional vacancy elections, modifies notice, preparation, and conduct of elections; requires elections to be concurrent with a primary or general election if the vacancy occurs between 150 and 90 days of such election; requires elections to be conducted according to provisions for general elections; and specifies the arrangement of names on the ballot; ! Regarding access to the ballot by candidates, clarifies that no person is eligible to be a candidate for more than one office only if both offices are to be voted on in the same election; modifies the timeline for nomination of minor political party candidates; and eliminates the requirement that a candidate file a written acceptance of a nomination by mail, fax, or hand delivery; ! Regarding notice and preparation of elections, clarifies that a voter service and polling center (VSPC) that experiences a shortage of supplies, including ballots, shall not close and may be required to remain open longer on election day; specifies that, in addition to existing designation by sign requirements, a VSPC on the campus of an institution of higher education must be identified and described in signs conspicuously posted at the student center and in an email sent to all enrolled students; and allows the clerk of any county with 1,000 or more active electors, upon consultation with the board of county commissioners, to adopt an electronic or electromechanical voting system; ! Regarding election judges, changes the age eligibility requirements for a student election judge from 16 to 15 and expands the methods for notice and acceptance of an election judge appointment; ! Regarding the conduct of elections, repeals the requirement for an election judge to proclaim the polls are open or will be closed in 30 minutes on election day; modifies the 2-hour period that eligible electors are entitled to be absent from work to vote from only on election day to any day when VSPCs are open; allows an elector to take printed or written materials of their choice into a VSPC as a resource for voting; creates new reporting requirements for counties with one or more VSPCs experiencing a wait time in excess of one hour; creates a requirement for a public hearing regarding such VSPCs to be conducted by the secretary in coordination with the reporting clerk; recognizes other significant issues, in addition to a software or hardware malfunction, that may make counting ballots with electronic vote-tabulating equipment impracticable; and creates a requirement for a reporting county to include certain additional information in its next proposed election plan; ! Regarding mail ballot elections, modifies mail ballot delivery times; requires a minimum number of hours for in-person voting at a county jail or detention center based on the number of beds available; modifies the timeline for submission and approval of proposed election plans; allows the secretary to request modification of an election plan and adds requirements for the submission of such a modified plan; changes the enrolled-student threshold from 2,000 to 1,000 for purposes of requiring a drop box on campus and requires a drop box on the campus of private institutions of higher education in addition to state institutions; and requires a clerk who fails to send a signature verification form within the 2-day deadline to send the signature verification by overnight mail or hand delivery; ! Regarding challenges to registration, repeals the provision for any registered elector to challenge the registration of another person for illegal or fraudulent registration; ! Regarding election returns, clarifies the ministerial nature of a canvass board's duty to certify the abstract of votes cast upon confirmation that the ballots have been reconciled; ! Regarding vacancies in office, requires the governor to appoint a person who is a member of the same political party as the former United States senator to fill a vacancy in that office; and clarifies that a person appointed to fill a partisan office vacancy serves only until the next general election, at which time the remainder of the vacant term, if any, is filled by election; and ! Regarding election offenses, clarifies the offense of voter interference occurs when a person interferes with a voter within 100 feet of a polling or drop-off location or drop box; clarifies that offenses involving a false slate of presidential electors extends to lists of electors voting and votes for candidates for president and vice president of the United States, or their successors. The bill amends the "Colorado Open Records Act" to make language gender neutral and specify that a designated election official is not required to cover or redact from ballot markings or messages voluntarily made by an elector.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Emily Sirota (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, Katie Wallace (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Meg Froelich (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Lori Goldstein (D)*, Eliza Hamrick (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*, Amy Paschal (D)*, Jacqueline Phillips (D)*, Manny Rutinel (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*, Tammy Story (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs
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UT bill #HB0278 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Board Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law related to elections, primarily focusing on changes to the State Board of Education and local school board elections. Key provisions include clarifying that State Board of Education and local school board positions are nonpartisan offices, meaning candidates for these positions will not run under a political party affiliation. It also modifies the process for filling midterm vacancies for State Board of Education members, requiring gubernatorial appointment with Senate confirmation. Additionally, the bill adjusts campaign finance reporting deadlines and penalties for school board candidates, and clarifies the requirements for candidates seeking nomination for these positions, including signature gathering and declaration of candidacy procedures. The changes aim to streamline election processes and ensure clarity regarding nonpartisan races for educational boards.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the State Board of Education.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Arthur (D)*, Jen Dailey-Provost (D), Jake Fitisemanu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0360 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Athlete Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to prohibit public schools from participating in any activities association that imposes periods of ineligibility on students for certain reasons, including transferring schools for reasons like open enrollment or school choice, moving to a new school's attendance zone, or being a victim of bullying at their previous school. The bill also prohibits such ineligibility if a student has been a victim of bullying, even if the previous school didn't officially certify it, and it prevents associations from imposing ineligibility if a student receives compensation for participating in an interscholastic activity. Additionally, the bill clarifies requirements for associations to collect student documentation, such as birth certificates or equivalent identification, to determine eligibility, with specific provisions for non-U.S. citizens and homeless students, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an activities association that imposes periods of ineligibility on certain students.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jon Hawkins (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0540 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase transparency in the judicial system by amending laws related to public access to court records and judicial financial disclosures. It establishes definitions for terms like "court," "court proceeding," and "court record" to clarify what information is covered. The bill mandates that court proceedings generally be public and requires notice when electronic recording is used. It also introduces provisions for audio recordings of public court proceedings, allowing individuals to request them, and requires the creation of a single website for the public to search and access all public court records, with specific search criteria and secure remote access. Furthermore, judicial officers, such as judges and court commissioners, will be required to submit annual financial disclosures, which will be posted online for public access. The bill also adjusts various court filing fees and clarifies how these fees are collected and allocated.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses public access to court records and proceedings and judicial financial disclosures.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0534 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Firearm Immunity Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to provide immunity from civil and criminal liability for property occupants who allow individuals to lawfully possess firearms on their property, as long as the firearm is not discharged for an unlawful purpose. It also grants governmental entities, their officers, and employees immunity from lawsuits related to injuries or damages resulting from allowing individuals to possess firearms on government-owned or controlled property, provided the firearm is possessed lawfully and not discharged for an unlawful purpose. The bill clarifies that this immunity does not apply if the property occupant or governmental entity actively encourages or aids the firearm discharge for an unlawful reason, and it specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses immunity for certain firearm discharges.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, David Hinkins (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0366 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Judicial Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's judicial system, most notably by establishing a new "Constitutional Court" which would have exclusive jurisdiction over civil actions challenging the constitutionality of state laws or the Utah Constitution, seeking declaratory judgments or injunctive relief against state entities or officials. The bill also modifies how interest is calculated on judgments, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of various court administrators, adjusts judicial salaries and their percentages relative to district court judges, and updates procedures for judicial appointments and retention elections. Additionally, it amends rules regarding the publication of decisions by the Business and Chancery Court, the management of municipal cases in district courts, and the process for filing a notice of pendency of action (lis pendens) to include the new Constitutional Court. The establishment and effectiveness of the Constitutional Court are contingent on a court ruling invalidating or enjoining a related section of existing law.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses issues related to the judiciary.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0283 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Court Fees and Administration Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to court fees and administrative procedures, including updating contracts for court bailiffs and security officers to specify services, costs, and payment terms, and allowing contracts with other law enforcement agencies if the sheriff's office is not nearby. It also revises the uniform fine schedule for offenses, requiring the Judicial Council to annually review it and allowing courts discretion in imposing fines, while also clarifying that defendants can perform compensatory service in lieu of paying fines or bail, and that courts must inform defendants of this option, especially for those voluntarily paying fines without a personal appearance. Additionally, the bill adjusts civil filing fees for courts of record and justice courts, increases the fee for using the Online Court Assistance Program for certain filings, and modifies the allocation of security surcharges collected from convictions and moving traffic violations, with a portion directed to the Court Security Account and other funds.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to fees and various administrative procedures of the court system.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Grant Miller (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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VA bill #HB65 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which were established to support the apple industry, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Additionally, the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Before the repeal, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a report detailing the board's financial activity for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, such as removing references to the Apple Board and Apple Fund from provisions related to proprietary information exclusions and the diversion of dedicated revenues.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Helmer (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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UT bill #HB0389 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Cannabis Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's cannabis laws, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, and operational requirements for both industrial hemp and medical cannabis. Key changes include the addition of "hazardous waste laws" to definitions, requiring cannabinoid processors and industrial hemp retailers to dispose of waste according to these laws, and allowing cannabis processing facilities licensed under medical cannabis laws to produce cannabinoid products without a separate industrial hemp license. It also clarifies age restrictions for purchasing cannabinoid products containing THC or THC analogs, mandates checking identification to ensure purchasers are at least 21 years old, and updates various definitions and cross-references within the statutes to reflect the reorganization of state agencies and their responsibilities related to cannabis. The bill also revises provisions related to the licensing board, the Qualified Production Enterprise Fund, and the Compassionate Use Board, and includes coordination clauses for potential conflicts with other bills.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to cannabis.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Dailey-Provost (D)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0548 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Primary Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding primary elections, primarily by adjusting the conditions under which a primary election is held for municipal offices and special district board positions. Specifically, it modifies the rules for when a primary election is mandatory, optional, or prohibited based on the number of candidates for an office, and it clarifies the timing of final elections for newly incorporated municipalities. The bill also makes minor adjustments to candidate filing procedures for special districts and clarifies the process for special districts to change their election timing to align with general elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses primary elections.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0286 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Transparency Amendments, establishes new requirements for "frontier developers" – entities that develop advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models using significant computing power – and "large frontier developers" (those with at least $500 million in annual revenue) to ensure transparency and safety in AI development and deployment. Key provisions include mandating the creation and public posting of "public safety plans" to address "catastrophic risks," which are defined as foreseeable dangers that could lead to significant loss of life or property damage, such as aiding in the creation of weapons or enabling large-scale cyberattacks. Additionally, for "covered chatbots" (AI conversational services likely accessed by minors and with at least one million monthly users), developers must create and publish "child protection plans" to mitigate "child safety risks," defined as foreseeable harm or severe emotional distress to minors. The bill also requires developers to publish summaries of their risk assessments and mitigation efforts before deploying new or substantially modified AI models, prohibits making false or misleading statements about these risks and plans, and establishes a mechanism for reporting "safety incidents" (both catastrophic and child safety incidents) to a designated office, with immediate notification to law enforcement for imminent threats. Furthermore, it introduces whistleblower protections for employees who report potential violations of these safety and transparency requirements, preventing employers from taking "adverse action" (like firing or demoting) against them, and outlines remedies for employees who experience such retaliation, including reinstatement and damages, while also establishing civil penalties for violations by large frontier developers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts the AI Transparency Act relating to transparency and whistleblower protections for frontier artificial intelligence models.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Doug Fiefia (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0551 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Government Records Access Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access by introducing a new definition for "subject of a record request" to include individuals named in or directly involved in the creation of a requested record, and clarifies that such individuals cannot participate in the governmental entity's review or response to the request. It also amends the process for responding to record requests by requiring governmental entities to notify requesters within five business days if their request for expedited processing is denied because it doesn't benefit the public, and explicitly states that the subject of a record request cannot participate in the review or response process. Furthermore, the bill adds a provision that individuals who authored, signed, or were directly involved in creating a record cannot make the final decision on its classification, and this also applies if the classification occurs after a request is made, preventing the subject of the request from making that final decision. Finally, it requires political subdivisions to prohibit individuals who are the subject of a record request from participating in the review, response, or appeal process related to that request.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to government records access.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Shepherd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0194 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Election Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies election laws, primarily concerning how candidates are nominated by political parties. It updates the dates for primary elections and clarifies procedures for filling midterm vacancies in federal and state legislative offices. A significant change involves the nomination process for registered political parties, shifting away from the concept of "qualified political parties" to a broader "registered political party" designation and removing specific requirements related to electronic candidate qualification processes and signature-gathering methods for certain types of parties. The bill also repeals several sections related to nomination petitions and qualified political parties, and it sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to the nomination of candidates by political parties.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike McKell (R)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 70
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0194 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Utah State Board of Education Ethics Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive ethics standards and procedures for members of the Utah State Board of Education, recognizing that board members often hold outside employment and must balance private interests with public trust. It creates an independent ethics commission composed of five members, including former judges and educators, to review ethics complaints. The bill outlines a code of official conduct for board members, prohibiting actions that impair independence, involve undue influence, or abuse official positions, while allowing for certain business activities under specific conditions. It details the process for filing complaints, including who can file and time limitations, and establishes procedures for the commission's review, investigation, and recommendation, emphasizing confidentiality throughout the process. The bill also clarifies the board's role in reviewing the commission's recommendations and taking disciplinary actions, such as public censure or written reprimands, while explicitly stating that only the Legislature can remove an elected board member through impeachment. Finally, it mandates annual ethics training for board members and addresses attorney fees and costs associated with ethics complaints.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes comprehensive ethics standards, complaint procedures, and enforcement mechanisms for members of the State Board of Education.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sahara Hayes (D)*, John Johnson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #SB0238 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Property Tax Adjustments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies property tax provisions by changing the procedures for obtaining residential exemptions, clarifying the burden of proof in property tax appeals, and altering the requirements for public notice and hearings regarding tax increases and judgment levies. Specifically, it adjusts when property owners must apply for residential exemptions, clarifies that a taxpayer does not need to demonstrate substantial error in the original assessed value if they are simply requesting that original value in an appeal, and updates the advertisement and hearing requirements for taxing entities that plan to increase property taxes, including specifying electronic publication and virtual participation options. Additionally, it modifies rules for when taxing entities can impose a judgment levy and how property tax refunds, including interest and penalties, are handled.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies property tax provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0223 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Sales and Use Tax Exemptions Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing sales and use tax exemptions in Utah by extending the exemption for certain tangible personal property used in alternative energy electricity production facilities, waste energy production facilities, and fuel production facilities from June 30, 2027, to June 30, 2037. The bill also makes a technical correction to the language regarding the incorporation of property into real property outside of the state for sales tax purposes and clarifies language related to sales at morale, welfare, and recreation facilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses sales and use tax exemptions.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0209 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Voting Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah's election laws to require proof of United States citizenship for voting in state elections, with exceptions for federal-only ballots, and establishes new definitions and procedures related to voter registration and ballot handling. Specifically, it adds "documentary proof of United States citizenship" to the definitions of terms used in election law, outlining acceptable forms of proof such as birth certificates, passports, or naturalization documents. The bill also modifies voter registration forms and processes to include questions about citizenship and proof thereof, and introduces provisions for voters who have not provided this proof to vote only in federal elections or cast a provisional ballot that will only be counted for federal races unless citizenship is later verified. Additionally, it updates procedures for handling provisional ballots and rejected mail-in ballots, and clarifies the types of information considered public or private in voter registration records, including provisions for voters to request additional privacy protections. The changes aim to ensure that only eligible U.S. citizens can vote in state elections, while allowing those who haven't provided proof of citizenship to still participate in federal elections.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to voting.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 36 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Ron Winterton (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Tiara Auxier (R), Bridger Bolinder (R), Walt Brooks (R), Jeff Burton (R), Kristen Chevrier (R), Kay Christofferson (R), Tyler Clancy (R), Paul Cutler (R), Doug Fiefia (R), Stephanie Gricius (R), Matt Gwynn (R), Ken Ivory (R), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Karianne Lisonbee (R), Matt MacPherson (R), Nicholeen Peck (R), Mike Petersen (R), Tom Peterson (R), Val Peterson (R), Candice Pierucci (R), Jake Sawyer (R), Mike Schultz (R), David Shallenberger (R), Troy Shelley (R), Lisa Shepherd (R), Casey Snider (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Mark Strong (R), Christine Watkins (R), Stephen Whyte (R), Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #HB0358 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Scheduling Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to shift the focus of public education requirements from a minimum number of school days or instructional hours to a minimum number of credit hours for students in grades 9 through 12, particularly for those participating in "attendance-validated programs," which are defined as educational programs where student participation is measured by physical or virtual attendance at scheduled instructional periods and involves direct teacher interaction. Specifically, for high school students in these programs, graduation will be based on earning a specified number of credits, with each credit representing at least 83 class hours, rather than adhering to a fixed number of school days or instructional hours. The bill also makes a technical correction to a reference within the section concerning online students' participation in extracurricular activities, ensuring it aligns with the updated definition of the "Minimum School Program." This change will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a minimum credit hour requirement rather than a day or instructional hour requirement for certain grades in the public education system.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Doug Welton (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0556 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Special District Board Appointment Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the qualifications and appointment procedures for members of special district boards of trustees, which are governing bodies for special districts, a type of local government entity. Key changes include allowing county legislative bodies to appoint one of their own members to a special district board under certain conditions, such as when there aren't enough qualified candidates, and clarifying that such an appointed member may not reside within the special district's boundaries if they were elected at large by county voters or from a county division that encompasses a significant portion of the special district. Additionally, the bill introduces the concept of an "alternative board member" who is an elected official and can vote on proposed increased assessments, which are defined as proposals to raise fees or taxes within the district, if a regular board member is not an elected official or ceases to be one during their term. The bill also adjusts the procedures for publishing notices of vacancies and making appointments, and specifies that special districts with nine or fewer board members must have an odd number of members, while larger boards can have an odd or even number.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions governing a special district board of trustees.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark Strong (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Security Personnel Standards
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "School Security Personnel Standards," amends existing Utah law to enhance school safety by refining requirements for various safety-related personnel and cybersecurity measures. Key provisions include clarifying the duties and authority of "special function officers," who are sworn peace officers performing specialized roles, by allowing them to respond to observed situations and perform collateral duties for public safety pending the arrival of local law enforcement. It also strengthens the responsibilities of county security chiefs in coordinating school security training and assessments, and allows them to designate qualified entities to administer these trainings. The bill further modifies the "School Guardian Program," which allows trained school employees to carry firearms for defense, by detailing firearm storage and carrying requirements, and clarifies the training and responsibilities of "school employees" participating in the "Educator-Protector Program," which incentivizes responsible firearm carriage by school staff. Additionally, the bill introduces new cybersecurity standards for local education agencies (LEAs), requiring them to comply with minimum cybersecurity standards established by the Cybersecurity Commission and to report data breaches to the Utah Cyber Center, with coordination efforts involving the Utah Education and Telehealth Network (UETN). It also updates requirements for school visitor management protocols, ensuring controlled access points, visitor sign-in/sign-out processes, and training for school personnel. Finally, the bill mandates that panic alert devices be provided to teachers and other designated school safety personnel, and that security camera systems and universal access key boxes be accessible to emergency responders.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill provides amendments to school safety standards regarding requirements for various safety related personnel.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 75
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0460 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Candidate Nomination Procedures Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Utah election law to redefine how political parties nominate candidates, distinguishing between "primary nominating parties" that use a signature-gathering and primary election process, and "convention nominating parties" that use other methods and do not participate in the regular primary election. It also adjusts deadlines for candidate filings and petition signatures, clarifies procedures for filling midterm vacancies in legislative and congressional offices, and makes various technical changes to election statutes, including updating definitions and references within the code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to nominating candidates for elective office and placing candidates on a ballot.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0362 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Tax Payments with Gold
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2028, allows for the payment of mining severance taxes with gold, specifically for taxpayers who mine both gold and at least one other "critical mineral" (a list of over 60 minerals including aluminum, copper, and zinc). These qualified taxpayers can pay their mining severance tax liability, excluding any credits, by remitting gold equivalent in value to the taxes owed, with the State Treasurer determining the gold's value based on international benchmarks and ensuring it meets investment-grade purity standards, while the taxpayer covers any associated transaction costs. The gold received is deposited into the General Fund Budget Reserve Account, and the Division of Finance then credits an equivalent amount from that account to be distributed like other severance tax revenue. Additionally, the bill introduces a nonrefundable tax credit of 5% of the mining severance tax liability for these qualified taxpayers, with the credit available until January 1, 2033, for existing mines and until January 1, 2043, for new mines. The bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws concerning the distribution of severance tax revenue and the confidentiality of tax information.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses tax payments.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ken Ivory (R)*, Ann Millner (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0327 • Last Action 03/06/2026
License Plate Reader Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for the use of automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and the processing of the data they collect, creating a new chapter in Utah law dedicated to the "Automatic License Plate Reader Act." It defines key terms like "license plate data" (which includes images of plates, vehicles, time, and location) and "license plate reader provider" (companies that supply or process data from these systems). The bill outlines specific authorized uses for ALPRs by governmental entities, primarily for law enforcement purposes such as identifying vehicles involved in criminal activity, locating stolen vehicles or missing persons, and verifying registration or insurance. It also permits limited uses by other entities like parking enforcement, public transit districts, and educational institutions for specific purposes like traffic control, research, or access management, often requiring data to be anonymized. Crucially, the bill imposes restrictions, prohibiting the use of ALPRs for facial recognition, targeting individuals based on First Amendment rights, or discriminating based on protected characteristics. It sets strict data retention limits, generally requiring license plate data to be deleted within 150 days unless it's part of an ongoing criminal or civil matter, and mandates that providers ensure data is encrypted and undergo independent accuracy evaluations. The bill also establishes reporting requirements for providers and the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to track ALPR usage and accuracy, and outlines penalties for violations, including a class B misdemeanor for individuals and potential disciplinary action for employees.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends requirements for the use of automatic license plate readers and processing of license plate data.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Chevrier (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0347 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Artificial Turf Placement Modifications
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires a local education agency (LEA) governing board, which is the board that oversees a local school district, to follow specific procedures before installing artificial turf, defined as a surface of synthetic fibers made to resemble natural grass, on property owned by the LEA. Before any installation of artificial turf on an athletic field, which is an area of at least 5,000 square feet used for organized sports, the LEA governing board must provide written notice to all property owners and residents within a 200-foot radius of the proposed installation at least 30 days before a public meeting. This notice must detail the location, size, type of turf, and intended use of the installation, along with information about the meeting where it will be discussed. Additionally, the LEA must post notice on its website at least 60 days in advance and update it with any changes. The proposed installation must then be placed on the agenda for a regular LEA governing board meeting, where information will be presented and public comment will be allowed, before any approval can be granted. These requirements do not apply to maintenance, repair, or replacement of existing artificial turf with something other than artificial turf, and they do not create new environmental testing mandates or override other existing state or federal laws.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires a local education agency (LEA) governing board to provide notice and place artificial turf installation on a regular meeting agenda before installing artificial turf on LEA property.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Hoang Nguyen (D)*, Stephanie Pitcher (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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FL bill #H1445 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish a public records exemption for patient information held in the Parkinson's disease registry, meaning this specific information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws (like s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution). This exemption is necessary to protect individuals' privacy, prevent harassment or solicitation, and ensure the registry functions effectively. However, this confidential information can still be shared with the Parkinson's Disease Research Board and with private entities contracted to manage the registry, provided these entities agree to strict conditions, including submitting research plans, maintaining confidentiality, destroying data after research, and refraining from contacting patients directly. This exemption is temporary and will be automatically repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively chooses to extend it.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 1004.43521, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for specified patient information for the Parkinson's disease registry; authorizing certain information to be disclosed under certain circumstances; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Demi Busatta Cabrera (R)*, Jim Mooney (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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IL bill #HB5552 • Last Action 03/06/2026
EDUCATION-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Illinois education law, including updating the name of the "Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund" to the "Teacher Licensure Fee Revolving Fund," and modifying provisions related to the State Board of Education's departments, the teacher supply and demand report, waivers for school mandates, audits of school districts, the Illinois Purchased Care Review Board, evidence-based funding, educator licensure, provisional educator endorsements, educator testing exemptions, teacher and principal evaluation templates, support for students who are parents or victims of violence, and charter school renewals. It also repeals the Community Service Education Act and amends the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act, while also making conforming changes to other education-related laws. The bill also updates terminology, changing "foreign countries" to "countries other than the United States," "ethnic school" to "community-based heritage language school," "foreign language" to "world language," and "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system."
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Makes changes to provisions regarding departments and functions of the State Board of Education, the teacher supply and demand report, waivers and modifications of mandates and administrative rules, audits of a school district's accounts, statements of affairs, the Illinois Purchased Care Review Board, evidence-based funding, the State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board, qualifications of educators, provisional educator endorsements on Educator Licenses with Stipulations, educator testing exemptions, the Teacher Performance Assessment Advisory Committee, teacher and principal model evaluation templates, children and students who are parents, expectant parents, or victims of domestic or sexual violence, the advisory committee under the Critical Health Problems and Comprehensive Health Education Act, and charter school renewals. Changes the following terms: "Teacher Certificate Fee Revolving Fund" to "Teacher Licensure Fee Revolving Fund"; "foreign countries" to "countries other than the United States"; "ethnic school" to "community-based heritage language school"; "foreign language" to "world language"; and "epinephrine injector" to "epinephrine delivery system". Repeals the Community Service Education Act, and makes changes in the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Act. Makes other and conforming changes in the School Code, the State Finance Act, and various Acts relating to the governance of public universities. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Faver Dias (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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UT bill #HB0072 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for cryptocurrency transactions and law enforcement, requiring specialized cryptocurrency investigation training for local law enforcement officers every three years, focusing on tracing, seizure, and legal aspects of digital assets, and mandates that local law enforcement agencies and the Division of Securities report quarterly on cryptocurrency-related cases to the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which will then produce an annual summary. Additionally, the bill introduces consumer protections for virtual currency kiosks, defining terms like "virtual currency" and "virtual currency kiosk," setting daily transaction limits for cash or virtual currency exchanges, requiring clear disclosures about risks and insurance, mandating fraud prevention warnings in English and Spanish, and ensuring customers receive detailed receipts in their chosen language, while also requiring kiosk operators to maintain transaction records and cooperate with law enforcement investigations.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates cryptocurrency training requirements for law enforcement and consumer protections for digital asset kiosks.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0261 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Electronic Information Privacy Act Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act by introducing a new definition for "subscriber record," which encompasses various types of information held by providers of electronic communication or remote computing services that reveal a subscriber's or customer's identity, contact details, service usage, payment methods, and other identifying information. It clarifies that law enforcement agencies generally require a search warrant based on probable cause to obtain, copy, or use electronic information, including location data, stored data, or transmitted data from electronic devices, or electronic information sent to service providers, with specific exceptions for emergencies, stolen devices, or informed consent, and also outlines procedures for delayed notification to individuals when a warrant is executed. Furthermore, the bill establishes that information obtained in violation of these provisions will be excluded as evidence, similar to violations of the Fourth Amendment, and introduces new exceptions allowing law enforcement to access electronic information without adhering to the chapter's requirements if obtained legally from other jurisdictions or through specific interagency agreements, and also permits access to publicly available data from third-party aggregators.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jason Kyle (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0505 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Vehicle Tax and Fee Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to reclassify and reorganize vehicle taxes and fees, with most changes taking effect on January 1, 2027. Key provisions include renaming "fees" to "vehicle taxes and fees" in numerous places, consolidating the collection and disposition of various vehicle-related taxes and fees into specific funds like the Transportation Fund and the Motor Vehicle Division Restricted Account, and adjusting how certain fees are allocated, such as a portion of the vehicle weight tax going to the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Fund. The bill also updates definitions and procedures related to vehicle registration, license plates, and the collection of taxes and fees, including provisions for emergency fee collection and the creation of new restricted accounts for the Motor Vehicle Division. Additionally, it modifies existing laws concerning vehicle registration periods, emissions inspections, and the collection of fees for services like personalized license plates and special group plates, while also repealing several outdated fee and account provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reclassifies certain taxes and fees and reorganizes vehicle tax and fee provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Norm Thurston (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0572 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Behavioral Health, Mental Health, and Social Services Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to existing Utah laws concerning behavioral health, mental health, and social services. Key provisions include changing the name of the "Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee" to the "Utah Behavioral Health Commission" in various sections, reflecting a broader scope. It also modifies reporting requirements for county jails to include more detailed data on prisoner demographics and health services, and establishes a new statewide commitment database to track individuals committed under mental health statutes. The bill also creates a community-based peer support services grant program, expands provisions for temporary shelter capacity for individuals experiencing homelessness, and clarifies rules regarding behavioral health receiving centers and their notification requirements to law enforcement. Additionally, it amends provisions related to the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund, the Alcohol Abuse Tracking Committee, and the Youth Electronic Cigarette, Marijuana, and Other Drug Prevention Committee, while also adjusting repeal dates for various committees and programs to align with the new structure. Finally, it includes appropriations for fiscal year 2027 to support family outreach specialists, non-Medicaid behavioral health treatment, peer support services, suicide prevention training, and collaborative care.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses social services interventions, including for behavioral health, mental health, and homelessness.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0576 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Welfare Timeline Compliance Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the efficiency and timeliness of child welfare cases by amending existing laws. It modifies the powers and duties of a child welfare oversight panel to include reviewing reports on appeals and compliance with timelines in child welfare cases, and it requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to provide annual reports on these timelines to the panel and the Judiciary Interim Committee, detailing reasons for noncompliance and data on case durations. The bill also mandates that appellate courts prioritize and expedite reviews of child welfare cases to ensure timely resolutions, and it clarifies definitions related to child welfare proceedings, including a new definition for "permanency" as a permanent, safe, and stable living environment for a minor. Furthermore, it introduces new provisions that prohibit parties from waiving or extending statutory timelines in child welfare cases, except for a limited four-day extension in emergencies, and outlines strategies for juvenile courts to manage their calendars and caseloads to meet these deadlines, such as scheduling trials in advance and utilizing senior judges for nonsubstantive hearings. Finally, the bill revises permanency hearing timelines, allowing for a 60-day extension of reunification services under specific circumstances and clarifying the process for filing petitions for termination of parental rights, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses statutory timelines in child welfare cases.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Candice Pierucci (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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IL bill #HB5391 • Last Action 03/06/2026
GOV REPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act, establishes a new framework for local government financial reporting and oversight, effective immediately but with requirements beginning in fiscal year 2028. It categorizes local governments into four tiers (Category 1 through 4) based on their annual cash receipts from all external sources, with specific thresholds for each category. Category 1 local governments, those with less than $100,000 in annual cash receipts, will have their records inspected by a committee of three independent electors using a template provided by the Comptroller. Category 2 local governments, with annual cash receipts between $100,000 and $3.5 million, will enter into "agreed-upon procedures" (AUPs), which are specific financial checks performed by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) firm, aligning with minimum standards set by the Comptroller. Category 3 local governments, with annual cash receipts between $3.5 million and $35 million, will have their responsible officials oversee management's preparation of financial statements based on the cash basis of accounting, which are then audited by an independent CPA. Category 4 local governments, with annual cash receipts of $35 million or more, will follow the same process as Category 3 but will prepare their financial statements according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The bill also includes provisions for the selection and retention of CPA firms, limits home rule powers related to financial reporting, and makes conforming changes to various existing laws.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act. Provides that, beginning fiscal year 2028, the annual cash receipts from all external sources of a local government shall determine if the local government is a Category 1 government, Category 2 government, Category 3 government, or Category 4 government. Provides that, each fiscal year, the responsible officials of a Category 1 local government shall appoint an auditing committee composed of 3 independent electors to inspect the local government's records using the template for that fiscal year published by the Comptroller. Provides that, each fiscal year, the responsible officials of a Category 2 local government shall enter into agreed upon procedures with an independent CPA. Requires the agreed upon procedures to align with the minimum agreed upon procedures published by the Comptroller. Provides that the responsible officials of a Category 3 local government shall oversee management's preparation of the local government's draft financial statements following the cash basis of accounting. Provides that the responsible officials of a Category 4 local government shall oversee management's preparation of the local government's draft financial statements following GAAP. Provides that, upon completion of the Category 3 local government's or Category 4 local government's draft financial statements, management shall furnish the draft financial statements to the local government's independent CPA firm for audit. Limits home rule powers. Makes other and conforming changes to various Acts. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Natalie Manley (D)*, Margaret Croke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margaret Croke
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UT bill #HB0289 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to expand the definition and scope of offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including "apparent child sexual abuse material" and "obscene child sexual abuse material," which are defined as visual depictions of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct, or depictions that appear to be of a real minor and are generated using artificial intelligence or other means, or depictions that are obscene and involve minors. These changes impact various areas of law, including public library internet access policies to block such material, sheriff's duties regarding prisoner access to certain documents, handling of child sexual abuse material by state departments, background checks for individuals with direct access to children or vulnerable adults, sex offender registration requirements, juvenile disposition guidelines, and definitions within the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) unit's purview. The bill also revises definitions and penalties for offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including possession, distribution, and unlawful activity involving obscene material depicting the sexual abuse of a minor, and updates provisions related to habitual violent offenders, repeat and habitual sex offenders, and the determination of whether material violates child exploitation laws. Furthermore, it modifies rules regarding the reproduction of child sexual abuse material in legal proceedings, forfeiture of property related to child sexual abuse material offenses, and adoption and custody proceedings to prohibit individuals convicted of certain child sexual abuse material offenses from adopting or gaining custody of minors, with specific exceptions and requirements for rehabilitation and risk assessment.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses offenses related to child sexual abuse material.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ariel Defay (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House/ signed by Speaker/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0473 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Colorado River Authority Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to reorganize and rename the Colorado River Authority of Utah, moving it from the Governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources and renaming its governing act. Key provisions include expanding the Authority's membership to include the river commissioner (who will also serve as chair), the director of the Division of Water Resources, the executive director of the Department of Natural Resources (as a non-voting member), and the state engineer (as a non-voting member), while also adjusting the representation areas and appointment processes for its voting members. The bill also clarifies the Authority's powers and mission to protect Utah's water rights from the Colorado River system, allows it to enter into various agreements and contracts, and establishes its operational procedures, including procurement and personnel policies that are largely similar to existing state laws but with specific exemptions. Additionally, it renumbers and reorganizes sections related to the Colorado River Authority and its river commissioner, and makes conforming changes to other statutes, such as those governing protected records, procurement, and water conservation plans, to reflect the Authority's new structure and responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Colorado River Authority of Utah.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Chew (R)*, David Hinkins (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0552 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Behavioral Health Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments related to behavioral health services and reporting. It renames the "Utah Substance Use and Mental Health Advisory Committee" to the "Utah Behavioral Health Commission" and integrates its functions into the commission, impacting various committees and reporting requirements, including those for county jails, the Governor's Suicide Prevention Fund, the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council, and the Alcohol Abuse Tracking Committee. The bill also establishes a community-based peer support services grant program, clarifies admission criteria for the state hospital, and modifies reporting requirements for county jails and the Department of Corrections regarding in-custody deaths and behavioral health treatment. Additionally, it creates a statewide commitment database, adjusts funding and oversight for suicide prevention efforts, and modifies the structure and duties of several behavioral health-related committees, including the Behavioral Health Crisis Response Committee and the Utah Behavioral Health Policy Review Committee, while also outlining appropriations for fiscal year 2027 to support these initiatives, such as expanding state hospital beds, establishing mobile crisis outreach teams, and funding rural behavioral health receiving centers.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions related to behavioral health.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Jake Fitisemanu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0420 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Municipal Office Vacancy Modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for filling vacancies in municipal offices, clarifying what constitutes a "letter of resignation" and when a "vacancy" officially occurs, particularly for municipal executives and legislative body members, by specifying that a vacancy occurs on the date a resignation is submitted or on a future specified date if the resignation is irrevocable. It outlines the steps a municipal legislative body must take, including notifying the municipal recorder, providing public notice of the vacancy at least 14 days before a meeting, interviewing candidates, and conducting votes, with provisions for tie-breaking through lot or coin toss if necessary, and requires that all votes be publicly disclosed showing how each member voted. The bill also details procedures for when a municipal legislative body fails to fill a vacancy within 30 days, involving notification of the lieutenant governor and potentially the governor to appoint someone, and establishes rules for interim appointments and elections, as well as specific procedures for municipalities operating under a council-mayor form of government, including how a mayor may or may not participate in filling vacancies and tie-breaking votes, and mandates that individuals seeking appointment must file conflict of interest disclosure statements, with exceptions for those already holding office and having filed updated disclosures, and requires these statements to be made publicly available online.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies the process for filling a vacancy in a municipal office.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Andrew Stoddard (D)*, Karen Kwan (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0310 • Last Action 03/06/2026
School Reintegration Plan Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning student reintegration and school enrollment, particularly for students with disciplinary issues. It expands the grounds for denying enrollment to include students with any school safety incidents or safe-school violations, in addition to previous serious infractions or chronic misbehavior. The bill also streamlines the process for transferring student records, requiring schools to forward a student's discipline file, including safe-school violations and reintegration information, within 10 school days, and mandates that schools cannot enroll a student until their record is received or a review of a data gateway for safety violations is completed. Furthermore, it clarifies the composition and timeline for developing reintegration plans for students involved in serious offenses, requiring a multidisciplinary team to create these plans within seven school days of notification while school is in session, or seven school days after school resumes if notified during a break. The bill also specifies that reintegration plans remain in effect for a full school year or 180 days, and it prohibits reintegration into a school if a student or staff member has a protective order against the student or is a victim of certain offenses committed by the student. Finally, it updates provisions regarding notification to schools about juvenile court actions and requires LEAs (Local Education Agencies, which are school districts or charter schools) to digitally maintain cumulative student files or reintegration plans for one year, ensuring these records follow students who transfer.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to reintegration and enrollment of students with disciplinary issues.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Angela Romero (D)*, Dan McCay (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0597 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Alcohol Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions of Utah law related to alcohol, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, operational requirements, and pricing. Key changes include updating definitions for terms like "community location" and "hotel," modifying proximity requirements for certain licenses, and introducing new rules for verifying proof of age, particularly for individuals appearing 35 years old or younger. The bill also adjusts pricing and markup regulations for alcoholic products, allows for rounding in cash transactions to make exact change, and modifies the operational requirements for state stores, package agencies, and various retail licenses, including restaurants, hotels, and arenas. Additionally, it revises procedures for internal audits within the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services and clarifies rules regarding event permits and the sale of alcoholic beverages at specific venues.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to alcohol.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Burton (R)*, Jerry Stevenson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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UT bill #SB0008 • Last Action 03/06/2026
State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations," supplements or adjusts funding for state government operations and higher education institutions for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026. It details specific appropriations for various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, and departments related to economic development, natural resources, and social services, as well as for Utah's technical colleges and universities. The bill also outlines appropriations for expendable funds, business-like activities (proprietary funds and internal service funds), and transfers between restricted funds and accounts, all in accordance with the Budgetary Procedures Act (Title 63J, Chapter 1 of the Utah Code). The appropriations are categorized by fiscal year and by the type of fund or activity they support.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill supplements or reduces appropriations otherwise provided for the support and operation of state government for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2026 and for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 and ending June 30, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0602 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Local School Board Election Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to align local school board elections with municipal election dates, which occur in odd-numbered years. Specifically, it changes the timing of when local school board members are elected to coincide with municipal general elections, which are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of each odd-numbered year. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the law related to election dates, primary elections, ballot preparation, and candidate declarations to reflect this shift. Additionally, it includes provisions to adjust the terms of current local school board members to facilitate this transition, ensuring that elections continue to occur in odd-numbered years starting in 2027, and specifies that these changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill moves the election of a local school board member to coincide with the municipal election dates in an odd-numbered year.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anthony Loubet (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #SB0034 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Education Revisions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's public education laws, including clarifying the definition of "general control and supervision" for the state board of education to mean directing and managing all aspects of the public education system, and updating requirements for the State Superintendent's Annual Report to include more detailed data on school operations, finances, and student outcomes. It also modifies how the superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind is appointed, shifting this responsibility to the state superintendent with the state board's approval, and renames the "Catalyst Center Grant Program" to the "Applied Professional Education Experience Grant Program" (APEX), expanding its scope to focus on replicating professional environments and workplace practices for students, and increasing the allocated funding for this program within the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. Additionally, the bill refines the "Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program" to support individuals in becoming licensed teachers, school counselors, psychologists, or social workers, and enhances school safety measures by updating requirements for school safety needs assessments and personnel, including the roles of school safety and security specialists and directors. Finally, it amends provisions related to youth suicide prevention programs, ensuring minimum funding per school, and clarifies the effective dates for these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions and programs regarding the operation of the public education system.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ signed by President/ sent for enrolling in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0319 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Electronic Records Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws to allow for the digital authentication of county records, meaning electronic documents can be verified for authenticity and integrity using tamper-evident technology. County recorders will be able to accept these digitally authenticated records, but only after the county has submitted a detailed proposal to the State Archives outlining their digital authentication system, security measures, and consultation with relevant stakeholders, and has received approval from the state archivist. The State Archives will establish standards for these digital authentication systems, including technical requirements for security, verification, and long-term preservation, and the Division of Technology Services will provide technical consultation to the State Archives on these matters. This new process aims to modernize record-keeping while ensuring the security and reliability of digital documents.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to county recording of documents and digital authentication.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Paul Cutler (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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UT bill #HB0596 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Homelessness Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's laws concerning homelessness services, primarily by adding new definitions and clarifying existing ones, such as defining "congregate shelter" and "emergency shelter." It allows the Office of Homeless Services to accept property for use as temporary shelters and establishes rules for lease agreements for such properties, with lease rates capped at documented direct facility operation and maintenance costs. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for the Office of Homeless Services, changes the name of the Shelter Cities Advisory Board to the Shelter Cities Coordinating Council, and adjusts the temperature threshold for a "code blue event" (extreme cold weather) that triggers emergency shelter protocols from 18 to 25 degrees Fahrenheit. Furthermore, it creates a Homeless Services Restricted Account to be funded by a portion of cigarette tax revenue, with specific uses outlined for participating counties, and establishes a Mitigation Fund Task Force to assess public safety costs and recommend funding formulas for municipalities hosting homeless shelters. Finally, the bill allows for temporary expansion of congregate shelter capacity under certain conditions and modifies how local sales and use tax revenue is distributed, including provisions related to homeless shelter mitigation.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions regarding homeless services.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 03/02/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Steve Eliason (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0318 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Agency Fee Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how state agencies, specifically those operating "internal service funds" (funds that provide goods or services to other state agencies and recover costs through billings) and "fee agencies" (agencies authorized to charge service or regulatory fees), manage and report their financial information related to these charges. Key changes include defining "agency cost" to encompass all direct and indirect expenses for providing services or regulating industries, and introducing "rate data" and "fee data" which require agencies to provide detailed information about their proposed or existing charges, including justifications for any amounts exceeding costs or subsidies. For internal service funds, the bill establishes a phased approach, with more stringent reporting requirements for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, mandating submission of rate data to the Governor's Office of Planning and Budget and the Office of the Legislative Fiscal Analyst by September 15th of the preceding year. Fee agencies will also need to submit fee data by the same deadline for fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2027, and both types of agencies will be required to submit annual reports detailing actual costs and revenues. The bill also clarifies that agencies charging fees in violation of these provisions must refund the excess amounts collected.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to budgetary procedures.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kay Christofferson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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IL bill #HB4682 • Last Action 03/06/2026
FOIA-REPEAT COMMERCIAL REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it adds a provision that states repeated requests for records made for commercial purposes will be considered "unduly burdensome," meaning they can be refused. This applies when the same person makes multiple requests that are similar or ask for updated versions of records they've already received or been denied. The purpose of this change is to prevent individuals or entities from repeatedly asking for the same or similar commercial information, which can strain government resources.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that repeated requests for commercial purposes shall be deemed unduly burdensome if the requests are from the same person and seek similar or updated records.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock
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UT bill #HB0273 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Classroom Technology Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the State Board of Education (SBE) develop model policies for the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in public school classrooms, with these policies to be in place by July 1, 2026. The SBE will also incorporate AI and digital literacy standards into the state's core computer science standards, focusing on educating students about AI generally and its appropriate use as a tool, alongside digital skills, social media literacy, screen-time management, and critical evaluation of online information. Local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, must ensure that any instructional technology they use is educationally valuable, safe, and effectively supports learning outcomes, and they are required to minimize non-essential screen time and prioritize purposeful technology use. Furthermore, LEAs must adopt their own balanced technology use policies, which can be based on the SBE's model policy, and these policies must include provisions for transparency with parents, a resource plan for students struggling with technology-based learning, and an AI use policy. The bill also establishes guidelines for AI sandbox courses, which are high school courses focused on AI technologies, requiring parental consent and ensuring student safety and ethical use. Finally, LEAs must certify their compliance with these technology and AI policies to receive state funding for relevant programs.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artificial intelligence in a public school classroom.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 30 : Ariel Defay (R)*, Chris Wilson (R), Cheryl Acton (R), Carl Albrecht (R), Jeff Burton (R), Tyler Clancy (R), Paul Cutler (R), Rosalba Dominguez (D), Joseph Elison (R), Jake Fitisemanu (D), Matt Gwynn (R), Katy Hall (R), Jon Hawkins (R), Sahara Hayes (D), Jill Koford (R), Jason Kyle (R), Trevor Lee (R), Ashlee Matthews (D), Grant Miller (D), Logan Monson (R), Carol Moss (D), Hoang Nguyen (D), Clinton Okerlund (R), Doug Owens (D), Angela Romero (D), David Shallenberger (R), Andrew Stoddard (D), Neil Walter (R), Raymond Ward (R), Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #HB0287 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Immigrant Driving Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the driving privilege card program, which was a form of identification and driving authorization for individuals who could not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States. The bill amends various sections of Utah law to remove references to these driving privilege cards, including in provisions related to identification, proof of age, firearm purchases, and guest worker permits. It also makes conforming changes to other sections of law to reflect the elimination of this program.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill repeals the driving privilege card program.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Trevor Lee (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0521 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account Amendments
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to create a new trust fund for public education, called the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund, and designates it as exempt from certain investment regulations. Specifically, it directs that a significant portion of funds from the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account, which is funded by a percentage of projected income tax and uniform school fund revenue, will be appropriated to this new trust fund starting in fiscal year 2027. The bill also clarifies that the Public Education Economic Stabilization Trust Fund will consist of these appropriations, any other legislative appropriations, and income generated from its investments, which the State Treasurer will manage with the goal of stability, income, and growth of the principal.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill requires the appropriation of a certain amount of funds in the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account to a new trust fund for public education.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Walter (R)*, Scott Sandall (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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UT bill #HB0575 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to fuel taxes and infrastructure, including establishing a permitting process for "midstream facilities" (which are defined as infrastructure like pipelines, storage tanks, and processing plants used to transport petroleum products between extraction and end use, excluding certain types regulated by the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining) and setting a 120-day timeline for permit approval or denial, with provisions for extensions. It also modifies the definition of terms related to fuel taxes, such as "rack" and "removal," to include "motor fuel or diesel fuel" more broadly. A significant change is the reduction of the motor fuel tax rate, with a specific rate of $0.319 per gallon applied from July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, and a temporary repeal of certain tax provisions related to this period. Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for refiners to report production and product movement data quarterly, with strict confidentiality protections for this information, and establishes cooperation requirements for pipeline proponents when their routes cross state or federal highways.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill reduces the motor fuel tax rate, requires reporting related to refining operations, and enacts provisions related to pipeline permitting.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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UT bill #SB0039 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Investment Zones Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to update references and provisions related to investment zones, housing, transportation, and tax administration, primarily by renumbering and reorganizing existing statutes under new chapters within Title 63N. Key changes include the consolidation of provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, convention center reinvestment zones, and home ownership promotion zones into new chapters within Title 63N, while also updating references in other related statutes, such as those concerning municipal and county general plans, public transit districts, and sales and use tax provisions. The bill also makes technical amendments to ensure consistency and clarity across these various legal sections, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some specific sections related to sales and use tax and the Transportation Investment Fund of 2005 taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill enacts, renumbers, amends, and repeals certain provisions of certain investment zones within the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Stephen Whyte (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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UT bill #SB0038 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer Protection Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various consumer protection laws in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and updating sections related to the Division of Consumer Protection (DCP). Key changes include renumbering existing sections within Title 13, Chapter 2 to create a more logical structure for the DCP's powers and responsibilities, and clarifying definitions for terms like "Director" and "Division." The bill also updates several consumer protection acts, such as those concerning charitable solicitations, fitness centers, credit services organizations, telephone solicitations, prize notices, pawnshops, and immigration consultants, by incorporating new provisions, clarifying existing ones, and aligning them with the reorganized DCP structure. Additionally, it introduces new regulations for generative artificial intelligence consumer disclosures and updates provisions related to social credit scores, online dating safety, and automatic renewal contracts. The bill also makes amendments to laws governing business opportunity disclosures, telemarketing, prize notices, pawnshops, postsecondary schools, residential solar energy systems, vocational and life skills programs, maintenance funding, credit services organizations, immigration consultants, lawyer referral consultants, transportation network companies, earned wage access services, and consumer privacy. It also includes provisions for the DCP to establish public lists of violators and outlines penalties for non-compliance, including administrative fines and civil penalties, with collected funds generally deposited into the Consumer Protection Education and Training Fund. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other statutes to reflect these updates and renumberings.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to consumer protection.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Ashlee Matthews (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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KS bill #HB2551 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization Act, which regulates entities that contract with independent pharmacies to manage their business with third-party payers, such as insurance companies, and pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, pharmacy benefit plans, and other payers. These organizations, referred to as "pharmacy services administrative organizations" or PSOs, will be licensed and overseen by the Commissioner of Insurance, who is the head of the Kansas Department of Insurance. The act requires PSOs to disclose their ownership and control, especially if they are connected to entities that manufacture or distribute drugs, and mandates that they provide independent pharmacies with copies of contracts and payment schedules negotiated on their behalf. Furthermore, PSOs are prohibited from discriminating in drug pricing and cannot force pharmacies to buy specific drug quantities to access discounts. The bill also outlines requirements for handling appeals and audits involving independent pharmacies and PBMs, ensuring timely communication and payment pass-through. Non-compliance with the act can result in daily penalties, license revocation, and may be considered an unfair trade practice. The Commissioner is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations by January 1, 2027, to implement this new law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to third-party administrators; providing for pharmacy services administrative organizations and the regulation thereof by the commissioner of insurance; enacting the Kansas pharmacy services administrative organization act; for contracts between pharmacy services administrative organizations and independent pharmacies, PBMs and third-party payers; requiring certain disclosures relating to ownership; establishing certain requirements pertaining to appeals and audits; providing for penalties for noncompliance.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Rereferred to Committee on Insurance
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IL bill #HB5434 • Last Action 03/05/2026
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act, creating a task force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to study and recommend improvements to the state's criminal justice system for individuals aged 18 to 25, referred to as "emerging adults." The task force, composed of bipartisan legislative members and appointees from various sectors including law enforcement, legal aid, victim advocacy, and individuals with lived experience, will review current laws and practices affecting emerging adults at all stages of the criminal justice process, from arrest to reentry, and will hold public meetings in different regions of the state. The task force is required to submit an interim report by January 31, 2027, and a final report by December 1, 2027, detailing its findings, recommendations for statutory and policy changes, and estimated fiscal impacts, with the act set to be repealed on June 30, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act. Establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that the Task Force shall hold public meetings. Requires at least 3 meetings of the Task Force to be held in different regions of Illinois. Provides that the first meeting of the Task Force shall be held within 60 days after the appointment of its members. Provides that the Task Force shall review Illinois law and practices affecting emerging adults across pretrial, sentencing, corrections, supervision, and reentry. Provides that the Task Force shall develop recommendations for statutory, policy, and programmatic improvements to the Illinois criminal justice system. Allows any Task Force member to prepare a written dissent or statement of concern regarding any finding or recommendation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an interim report summarizing preliminary findings, analyses, and recommendations, to the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than January 31, 2027. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report, including all final findings and recommendations, draft statutory language, and estimated fiscal impacts, no later than December 1, 2027. Repeals the Act on June 30, 2028. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Lisa Davis (D)*, Michael Crawford (D), Kelly Cassidy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Kelly M. Cassidy
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IL bill #SB4015 • Last Action 03/05/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis regulation and professional licensing. It allows the Department of Professional Regulation to share information from licensee examinations with the Office of the Executive Inspector General. The bill also clarifies that "adult use cannabis" refers to cannabis taxed under specific cannabis tax laws and updates definitions within the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to include "provisional patient" and "Opioid Alternative Patient Program participant" in various contexts, while also phasing out certain medical cannabis regulations by July 1, 2026, and January 1, 2027, transitioning them to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Additionally, it modifies the Illinois Vehicle Code to require that any cannabis possessed by a driver or passenger in a motor vehicle must be in a secured, sealed, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible to the driver and passengers.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department may disclose information collected in the course of an examination of a licensee or registrant to the Office of the Executive Inspector General. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, as used in each Act, "adult use cannabis" means cannabis subject to tax under the Cannabis Cultivation Privilege Tax Law and the Cannabis Purchaser Excise Tax Law. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026 cultivation centers registered under this Act are subject to regulation exclusively as a cultivation center under the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that no driver or passenger, otherwise authorized to possess medical cannabis, may within any area of any motor vehicle upon a highway in this State except in a secured, sealed or resealable, odor-proof, and child-resistant container that is inaccessible. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB3731 • Last Action 03/05/2026
FIRST 2026 GENERAL REVISORY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the First 2026 General Revisory Act, aims to clean up and organize Illinois statutes by combining multiple amendments to the same sections of law, renumbering sections to avoid duplication, and correcting outdated cross-references and technical errors. It does not intend to make substantive changes to the law itself. Key provisions include clarifying that references to the "armed forces" or "uniformed services" now include the U.S. Space Force, ensuring that past prosecutions for juvenile prostitution are handled correctly under updated legal terminology, and repealing certain sections of the Regulatory Sunset Act that are no longer needed. The bill also updates language related to emergency rulemaking procedures for various state agencies, including the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Natural Resources, and makes stylistic changes to the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, it clarifies definitions within the Uniform Electronic Legal Material Act, updates provisions in the State Employee Indemnification Act, and modifies health benefit requirements under the State Employees Group Insurance Act of 1971. The bill also makes various technical corrections and updates across numerous other acts, including those related to elections, state libraries, identification cards, state agency structures, electronic records, workforce reporting, energy and vehicles, enterprise zones, law enforcement databases, children and family services, financial institutions, public health, state police, and criminal record expungement and sealing.
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Bill Summary: Creates the First 2026 General Revisory Act. Combines multiple versions of Sections amended by more than one Public Act. Renumbers Sections of various Acts to eliminate duplication. Corrects obsolete cross-references and technical errors. Makes stylistic changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Cunningham (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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KS bill #HB2695 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug prescriptions act to require the secretary of health and environment to establish an online reporting system for adverse drug reactions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act, aims to improve the safety and informed consent surrounding the prescription of psychotropic drugs, which are medications affecting the mind, emotions, or behavior, to children under 18 who are receiving medical assistance, a state and federally funded healthcare program for vulnerable populations. Key provisions include requiring healthcare providers, or "prescribers," to give parents or guardians a "medication guide," which is a handout from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) detailing significant safety concerns, potential risks, side effects, and proper usage of certain prescription drugs, before prescribing or administering these medications to a child, and to obtain written informed consent from the parent after reviewing the guide, ensuring they understand the risks, including any FDA black box warnings or pediatric-specific warnings. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Health and Environment establish and maintain a secure online reporting system for adverse drug reactions, defined as unintended harmful reactions to psychotropic drugs, allowing parents or guardians to report physical, physiological, or behavioral reactions experienced by a child, with this data to be kept confidential and reported to legislative committees starting in 2027 to monitor trends, assess severity, and inform potential policy changes to enhance patient safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to children receiving medical assistance; enacting the enhanced oversight and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drug act; enhancing oversight of psychotropic drug prescriptions for children receiving medical assistance; requiring the department of health and environment to establish an adverse drug reaction online reporting system. WHEREAS, In 2023, KanCare statistics showed that 37,372 children and adolescents from ages 0-17 were prescribed psychotropic drugs, including 2,784 aged 0-5; and WHEREAS, The administration of most psychotropic drugs to children aged 0-5 is prescribed off-label, meaning that the drugs are being prescribed for an age group that is not approved by the United States food and drug administration (FDA); and WHEREAS, Psychotropic drugs, including stimulants, antidepressants, antipsychotics and other behavioral drugs, are being prescribed to children receiving medical assistance and are documented by the FDA to include severe side effects, including but not limited to, addiction, suicidal ideation, aggression, hallucinations, cardiovascular events, stunted growth and developmental concerns; and WHEREAS, Parents and caregivers are frequently not informed of the risks posed by the off-label prescription of psychotropic drugs documented by the FDA, including the pediatric risks; and WHEREAS, 21 C.F.R. § 208.20 establishes a requirement for FDA medication guides to provide nontechnical, understandable information about the potential risks and side effects of prescription drugs to the average consumer, including parents and caregivers. According to C.F.R. § 208.20, medication guides must detail the particular and significant public health concern that created the need for a medication guide, note any pediatric risks, include the risk of patients developing a dependence on the drug, use a font no smaller than 10-point and not be promotional in tone or content; and WHEREAS, To effectively monitor the effects of psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents, particularly those drugs cited by the FDA for having pediatric risks, parents and caregivers must be given a hard copy of the FDA medication guide for the psychotropic drug HB 2695 prescribed; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is a state and federally funded program that provides essential healthcare services to vulnerable populations, including children and adolescents. It should be required to distribute the FDA medication guides to ensure patients and their guardians are fully informed of the risks and potential side effects of psychotropic drugs, thereby supporting informed consent and promoting patient safety; and WHEREAS, A reliable system for parents and caregivers to report adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs is essential to help state medical assistance program agencies and legislators monitor and assess the frequency, severity and impact of such reactions within the public sector; and WHEREAS, The absence of an accessible reporting mechanism for psychotropic drug side effects funded by a medical assistance program limits the ability to identify and address these risks effectively, compromising the safety of children and adolescents; and WHEREAS, The state's medical assistance program is the primary payer for psychotropic drugs prescribed to children and adolescents in the public sector, including for off-label use in children, making it directly responsible for ensuring the safety and monitoring of these prescriptions; and WHEREAS, Adverse drug reactions to psychotropic drugs can have significant physical, psychological and developmental impacts on children, requiring timely identification and response to mitigate harm; and WHEREAS, The establishment of an online adverse drug reactions reporting system would enable the state medical assistance program to fulfill its duty of care by providing a mechanism to collect critical safety data, support evidence-based decision making and comply with its responsibility to protect public health; and WHEREAS, Funding this reporting system aligns with the state medical assistance program's obligations under federal law to monitor and improve the quality of care to its beneficiaries, especially vulnerable pediatric patients, and would facilitate oversight and accountability for the use of public funds in prescribing psychotropic drugs; and WHEREAS, The Kansas legislature establishes the following provisions to enhance oversight, informed consent and accountability for the prescription of psychotropic drugs to children receiving medical assistance. Now, therefore:
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Howe (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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KS bill #HB2593 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requiring that a political subdivision hold an open meeting to discuss a contingency fee contract for legal services before approving such contract and requiring the attorney general to approve such contracts.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that before a political subdivision, which is a local government entity like a city or county, can enter into a contract with an attorney or law firm where the attorney's payment is dependent on the outcome of a legal matter (a "contingent fee contract"), the political subdivision must hold a public meeting to discuss the contract and provide specific justifications, such as why the work can't be done by in-house attorneys or through an hourly rate, and then formally approve it in an open meeting. Furthermore, before such a contract can become effective, it must be approved by the Attorney General, who can refuse approval if the case overlaps with state legal actions, interferes with state enforcement efforts, or violates professional conduct rules for attorneys, with the political subdivision having the right to appeal a refusal.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning contingent fee contracts for legal services; relating to contracts entered into for legal services by a political subdivision; requiring an open meeting before a political subdivision may approve such a contract; requiring the attorney general to approve such contract before such contract becomes effective.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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WA bill #SB6106 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Laid-Off Employees Act to exclude Indian tribes from the definition of "employer," meaning they will not be subject to the act's requirements regarding notification and benefits for laid-off employees. It also updates the notice requirements for employers, specifying that when providing notice of a business closing or mass layoff to the employment security department and union representatives, employers must include the names and addresses of affected employees, while personal employee information submitted to the employment security department will be exempt from public disclosure. The bill also makes technical amendments to existing laws and declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the securing timely notification and benefits 2 for laid-off employees act by updating the definition of employer to 3 exclude Indian tribes and protecting employee names and addresses 4 through an exemption from public disclosure; amending RCW 49.45.010 5 and 49.45.020; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; and declaring 6 an emergency. 7
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Annette Cleveland (D)*, Rebecca Saldaña (D), Steve Conway (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Javier Valdez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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OK bill #SB1794 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; mandating certain reporting. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act, mandates the creation and maintenance of a statewide electronic registry by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS) to track available treatment capacity in behavioral health facilities, excluding hospitals and hospital-based psychiatric units, which are referred to as "covered facilities." This registry will provide near real-time information on "available beds" or "available treatment capacity," meaning staffed and operational treatment slots, to expedite placements for emergency detentions, protective custody, assessments, and court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services. Covered facilities must report their licensed and staffed capacity, current availability, population served, and admission limitations, and update this information promptly. Authorized "referral sources," such as providers or courts, can use the registry to request placements, and facilities must respond within a timeframe set by the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, with documented acceptance or denial. The registry will not contain personally identifiable consumer health information and will comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, with data being confidential and used only for placement coordination and oversight, not subject to open records requests except for de-identified aggregate reports. Hospitals and hospital-based psychiatric units can voluntarily participate by reporting availability or accepting requests, but their participation does not make them "covered facilities" and does not alter their obligations under federal law like EMTALA. DMHSAS can audit facilities for compliance and implement corrective actions or administrative remedies for non-compliance, and the bill also outlines a process for procuring the technology for the registry, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and allowing for donated services, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: mental health - registry - module - participation and reporting - requests - covered facilities - corrective action - placements - audits and administrative remedies - data - compliance - proposals - requirements - rules - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Cindy Roe (R)*, Julia Kirt (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Senator Kirt
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WV bill #HB5441 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Reforming State Personnel System
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and reform West Virginia's state personnel system by centralizing many functions within the Division of Personnel (DP), the state agency responsible for managing state employee matters. Key provisions include eliminating separate, special merit-based personnel systems for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the State Tax Division, and the Bureau for Social Services, and transferring their personnel duties to the DP. Beginning July 1, 2026, new hires and promoted employees within the DOT will be exempt from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures, though existing employees will retain their current status. The bill also terminates the State Personnel Board, transferring its authority and responsibilities to the Director of the Division of Personnel, and clarifies definitions related to state personnel systems, including distinguishing between classified and classified-exempt service. It modernizes processes for posting job openings, shortens timeframes for job openings and appointments, and shifts the leave donation program to be managed through rulemaking. Additionally, the bill clarifies that DP records are subject to the Freedom of Information Act, with specific exemptions for personal information, and removes outdated provisions to clean up the code.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §5F-2-8, §11B-1-8, §29-6-1, §29-6-2, §29-6-4, §29-6-5, §29-6-6, §29-6-7, §29-6-10, §29-6-16, §29-6-24, and §49-10-101 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to repeal §29-6-8, §29-6-9, §29-6-10a, §29-6-14, §29-6-25, §29-6-27, §49-10-102, and §49-10-103 of said code, relating to streamlining and reforming the Division of Personnel systems; eliminating special merit-based personnel system for Department of Transportation employees; transferring duplicative Department of Transportation personnel duties to the Division of Personnel; exempting new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation from the classified civil service system and the state grievance procedures beginning on July 1, 2026; eliminating special merit-based personnel system for the State Tax Division and Bureau for Social Services; transferring duplicative State Tax Division and Bureau for Social Services personnel duties to the Division of Personnel; clarifying definitions related to the state’s personnel systems; defining classified and classified-exempt service; removing provisions allowing additions to the classified service; identifying and defining exemptions from the classified service; streamlining the functions of the Division of Personnel; terminating the State Personnel Board; transferring authority from the State Personnel Board to the Division of Personnel; clarifying and identifying the duties of the Division of Personnel; clarifying the rulemaking authority for the Division of Personnel; clarifying that the records of the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and its exemptions for personal identifying and personal health information; shortening the time frames for classified job openings and appointments; shifting the leave donation program to a program provided for through rulemaking; modernizing processes for posting job openings in classified service; removing archaic provisions; and technical cleanup throughout.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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IL bill #HB5723 • Last Action 03/05/2026
IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission, an investigatory and advisory body tasked with examining matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network that have a connection to Illinois, to help enforce Illinois laws, and to promote transparency. The Commission will have the power to issue subpoenas, which can be enforced by a circuit court, and must report its findings periodically to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. The bill also includes protections for victims and whistleblowers, and grants the Attorney General specific authority, including the ability to share information with the Commission. Additionally, the bill amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand its jurisdiction to include a broader range of offenses, such as human trafficking, sexual exploitation of children, bribery, official misconduct, money laundering, and racketeering, provided that these offenses occurred in more than one county, have a statewide connection, or are certified as necessary by the Attorney General. The Commission will cease operations after five years and the Act will be repealed after six years.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Act. Establishes the Illinois Epstein Files Investigation Commission as an investigatory and advisory commission to investigate matters related to Jeffrey Epstein's network with a nexus to Illinois, facilitate enforcement of Illinois law, and promote transparency. Grants the Commission investigatory powers, including subpoena authority enforceable in circuit court, and requires referrals to the Attorney General and periodic reports to the Attorney General, Governor, and the General Assembly. Provides victim and whistleblower protections. Authorizes the Attorney General to exercise specified authority. Directs the Attorney General to share information upon request by the Commission. Ceases operation of the Commission after 5 years and repeals the Act after 6 years. Amends the Statewide Grand Jury Act to expand jurisdiction, to include human trafficking, involuntary servitude, sexual exploitation of children, permitting and failure to report sexual abuse of a child, prostitution-related offenses, patronizing a sexually exploited child, child pornography, bribery, official misconduct, solicitation of misconduct, tampering with public records, perjury, communicating with or harassment of jurors and witnesses, money laundering, obstruction of justice, and racketeering activity, but with a requirement for Attorney General certification or a requirement that offenses occur in more than one county or have a statewide nexus. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 23 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Patrick Sheehan (R), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Natalie Manley (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lisa Davis (D), Carol Ammons (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Edgar González (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kam Buckner (D), Michael Crawford (D), Nicole La Ha (R), Kevin Schmidt (R), Jennifer Sanalitro (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro
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MS bill #HB612 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows state agencies to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, as authorized by federal law (10 U.S.C. Section 2679), to provide services to military installations within Mississippi. Additionally, it amends existing law regarding the qualifications for licensed practical nurse (LPN) applicants by expanding the list of military medical personnel who can qualify for an LPN license to include United States Coast Guard Health Services Technicians, in addition to existing provisions for Army Combat Medic Specialists, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, and Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Specialists, provided they also meet specific clinical experience and other requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize State Agencies And Divisions Thereof To Enter Into Intergovernmental Support Agreements With Military Branches; To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Have Completed The Training Required For A United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician And Then Completed Two Years Of Clinical Experience That Involves Providing Direct Patient Care, Shall Be Authorized To Take The Examination To Be Licensed As A Licensed Practical Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Lester Carpenter (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*, Bill Kinkade (R)*, Brad Mattox (R)*, Dana McLean (R)*, Larry Byrd (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed
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WV bill #HB5366 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating to rules governing the practice of law
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing West Virginia law to clarify that certain records related to the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program, which are designated as confidential by rules set by the Supreme Court of Appeals, are not subject to public records requests under the Freedom of Information Act. The Freedom of Information Act (often abbreviated as FOIA) is a law that gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency, and West Virginia has its own similar state-level law. The bill essentially shields these specific program records from public disclosure if the Supreme Court has deemed them confidential.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §51-1-4a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to rules governing the practice of law; and providing that certain records deemed confidential by rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals are not subject to public records requests.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Joe Funkhouser (R)*, James Akers (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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IL bill #SB3415 • Last Action 03/05/2026
RUUPA OVERPAYMENTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to clarify that any overpayment made to a government entity, such as a payment for taxes, licenses, or fees that exceeds the amount ultimately owed, is considered "property" that could potentially become unclaimed. The bill states that this change is a restatement and clarification of existing law, meaning it aims to confirm the current understanding of the law rather than introduce a new concept, and it takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Includes within the definition of "property" any overpayment made by any person to a government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a payment for any tax, license, or fee that was made in excess of the amount ultimately required of the payor. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act is a restatement and clarification of existing law. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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VA bill #SB390 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which were established to support the apple industry, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. Additionally, the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Before the repeal, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a final report detailing the board's financial activity for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028, to the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services by June 30, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect these changes, including removing references to the Apple Board and Apple Fund.
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Bill Summary: Apple Board; repeal. Repeals the Apple Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, and provides that any funds remaining in the Apple Fund as of July 1, 2028, shall be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill provides that the excise tax levied on apples grown in the Commonwealth shall not be collected for the 2026 harvest season and requires the chair of the Apple Board to file a report with the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services no later than June 30, 2028, with a statement of total receipts and disbursements of the Apple Board for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Timmy French (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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IL bill #SB3411 • Last Action 03/05/2026
CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally alters the legal definition and consequences of felony murder in Illinois by removing it as a component of first-degree murder and establishing it as a distinct felony offense. Previously, a death occurring during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (forcible felonies) could lead to a first-degree murder charge for those involved, even if they did not directly cause the death. This bill separates this scenario into its own crime, "felony murder," which will carry its own sentencing guidelines, ranging from a minimum of 8 years to a maximum of 40 years, with extended terms possible up to 80 years. Conforming changes are made across various Illinois statutes to reflect this new classification and its associated penalties, including adjustments to how it's handled in juvenile court and in relation to habitual criminal sentencing.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Javier Cervantes (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Mark Walker (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Graciela Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
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VA bill #SB640 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Child abuse or neglect; centralized hotline system for reports or complaints, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline system for reporting child abuse or neglect, managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS), which will determine the validity of these reports. It also grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce corrective action plans for local social services departments that fail to administer programs correctly or pose a risk to children or adults, with the power to withhold funds if these plans are not followed. The bill expands the definition of "social services" to include adult services and requires DSS to study the child protective services screening process and contract with a third party for this study by August 1, 2026. Additionally, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources will convene a task force to develop an improvement plan for social services departments. The provisions related to the centralized hotline will only take effect if reenacted by the General Assembly in a future session.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; corrective action plans; centralized hotline for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and grants the Commissioner of Social Services the authority to create and enforce a corrective action plan for any local board of social services or local department of social services that (i) fails to administer public assistance and social services programs in accordance with applicable laws and regulations or (ii) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child or adult. The bill permits similar authority for any local board of social services that (a) fails to provide child welfare services in accordance with applicable law or regulations or (b) takes any action or fails to act in a manner that poses a substantial risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child. Under the bill, if a local board or department fails to comply with a corrective action plan, the Commissioner has the authority to temporarily withhold any funds of the Commonwealth otherwise appropriated for use by the local board or department until such time that it fully complies with the corrective action plan. The bill also provides that, when a local board of social services or local department of social services requests assistance, the Commissioner has the authority to utilize staff of the Department of Social Services or contract with private entities to provide public assistance and social services programs in the locality served by the local board or department. The bill requires the Department of Social Services to establish and maintain a hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect hotline. The bill also adds adult services to the definition of "social services" for purposes of Title 63.2 (Welfare (Social Services)). The bill directs the Department of Social Services to (1) promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill and (2) contract with a third party by August 1, 2026, to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the screening process used for child protective services complaints across Virginia. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Resources to convene a Social Services Task Force to develop a comprehensive improvement plan to address changes needed within the State Department of Social Services and the local departments of social services. The provisions of the bill related to the centralized hotline through the Department of Social Services do not become effective unless reenacted by the General Assembly at a subsequent regular or special session.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Todd Pillion (R)*, Jennifer Boysko (D), Jennifer Carroll Foy (D), Adam Ebbin (D), David Suetterlein (R), Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House requested conference committee
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AL bill #HB477 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Alabama Workforce Board; number of board members increased, quorum for executive committee established, participation in executive committee meeting by electronic means allowed, number of board members for regional workforce board increased
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Alabama Workforce Board and its regional counterparts, primarily to increase their capacity and streamline operations. The Alabama Workforce Board itself will now have a maximum of 45 members, an increase from the previous limit of 40, and its Executive Committee, which is responsible for reviewing budget requests and making recommendations for workforce development funds, will now require four voting members to constitute a quorum, and its members can participate in meetings electronically, meaning they can join by phone or video conference and be considered present for voting and quorum purposes. Additionally, the number of members on each regional workforce board, which are local entities responsible for developing local workforce plans and engaging employers, will increase from a maximum of 20 to 25 members. These changes are intended to align with federal requirements under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a federal law that provides funding and guidance for workforce development programs.
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Bill Summary: Alabama Workforce Board; number of board members increased, quorum for executive committee established, participation in executive committee meeting by electronic means allowed, number of board members for regional workforce board increased
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : James Lomax (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Pending Senate Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development
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IN bill #HB1249 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Various criminal law matters.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various changes to Indiana criminal law, including increasing penalties for battery against certain healthcare and school employees, clarifying that ignition interlock devices are only for alcohol-related operating while intoxicated (OWI) offenses, and expanding the definition of "vehicle" for OWI offenses to include watercraft, while repealing the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. It also mandates a minimum jail time of 10 days for a first OWI offense with a prior conviction and 20 days for two or more prior convictions, with good time credit now applicable. The bill adds OWI due to controlled substances to the habitual traffic violator statute, requires blood tests in fatal accidents, and allows for specialized driving privilege applications after an initial hearing. Additionally, it modifies the conditions under which a child can be tried as an adult for dangerous firearm possession, specifies when enhancements for battery against a Department of Child Services (DCS) employee apply, and requires employers to report workplace batteries against healthcare and school employees. The bill also defines remote aerial harassment involving drones, clarifies that certain individuals like public defenders and court personnel are exempt from county residency requirements, and prohibits the release of personally identifying information of railroad crew members in fatality reports, while repealing provisions related to reporting on school employees injured by students.
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Bill Summary: Various criminal law matters. Provides that if a person has one prior OWI conviction, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 10 days or perform community service, and if a person has two prior OWI convictions, the court shall order that the person be imprisoned for at least 20 days or perform community service. Provides that a person receives good time credit while serving a sentence imposed under this statute (under current law, a person does not receive good time credit). Provides that this statute does not increase the maximum sentence for the offense as provided by either IC 35-50-2 or IC 35-50-3. Specifies that "vehicle", for purposes of the crime of operating while intoxicated, includes a watercraft, and repeals the separate crime of operating a motorboat while intoxicated. Provides that an initial hearing may be waived and allows a person to apply for a specialized driving privilege after an initial hearing. Adds operating while intoxicated due to use of a controlled substance to the habitual traffic violator statute. Requires a law enforcement officer to offer a chemical test that includes a blood test to any person who the officer has reason to believe operated a vehicle that was involved in a fatal accident. Specifies that ignition interlock devices may only be used when the underlying offense is operating while intoxicated resulting from the use of alcohol. Specifies that certain provisions do not prevent an otherwise eligible individual from applying for a specialized driving privilege after the initial hearing. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries. Provides that certain uses of a drone constitute remote aerial harassment. Specifies that a child charged with dangerous possession of a firearm may be tried by a juvenile court under certain circumstances. Makes dangerous possession of a firearm a Level 5 felony if the child: (1) has a prior conviction for unlawful carrying of a handgun; or (2) possesses the firearm on school property, within 500 feet of a school, or on a school bus. Specifies that certain individuals may not be subject to a county residency requirement, including a public defender (except for the chief public defender), court personnel, and a deputy prosecuting attorney. Prohibits the release of personally identifying information concerning a railroad crew in a public report concerning a railroad fatality. Repeals provisions that require: (1) the department of education to maintain a public data base concerning public school employees who were physically injured on the job by students; and (2) each public school to provide to the department of education information concerning certain public school employees physically injured on the job by a student.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 03/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Alex Zimmerman (R)*, Garrett Bascom (R), Aaron Freeman (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the President Pro Tempore
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KY bill #HB469 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT relating to local boards of education.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to strengthen the qualifications and ethical standards for members of local boards of education by requiring candidates to obtain a certificate of qualification from the Kentucky Department of Education before appearing on a ballot, being certified as a write-in candidate, or being appointed. To receive this certificate, individuals must undergo and pay for national and state criminal background checks, a CA/N (Child Abuse and Neglect) check, and provide other necessary documentation to prove their eligibility, with these records being confidential and used solely for qualification purposes. The bill also removes the previous requirement for evidence of twelfth-grade completion to be filed with an application for appointment, replacing it with the new certificate requirement. Furthermore, it directs the Kentucky Board of Education to establish a code of ethics for board members, along with a process for investigating and resolving alleged violations, which could lead to a public reprimand if clear and convincing evidence of a violation is found. Importantly, current board members will not be removed from office during their existing terms for being ineligible for employment in the school district, though they will need to meet the new qualification requirements to be re-elected.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 160.180 to require that members of a local board of education not be ineligible for employment in the school district pursuant to KRS 160.380(5); create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to require candidates or nominees for membership on a local board to hold a certificate issued by the Kentucky Department of Education certifying that the candidate or nominee is eligible for membership on the board to appear on the ballot, be certified as a write-in candidate, or be appointed; require individuals applying for a certificate to submit to and pay for a national and state criminal background check, submit a CA/N check and provide other supporting documentation to establish eligibility; provide that records collected pursuant to this section shall be used for the sole purpose of determining a candidate's qualification and shall be exempt from KRS 61.870 to 61.884; direct the department to issue a certificate to individuals that apply for a certificate and are eligible for membership on a board of education; amend KRS 160.190 to remove the requirement that evidence of twelfth grade completion be filed with an application for appointment to the membership on a board of education and instead require that appointed members hold a certificate of qualification issued by the department; amend KRS 117.265 to require a certificate of qualification issued by the department to be filed with a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to direct the Kentucky Board of Education to adopt a code of ethics for members of boards of education; establish a complaint investigation and resolution process for allegations of violations of the code of ethics; require a determination by the Kentucky Board of Education of clear and convincing evidence that a violation occurred to issue a written public reprimand; require written public reprimands to be entered into the minutes of the next local board of education meeting; direct the Kentucky Board of Education to promulgate necessary administrative regulations; provide that existing members shall not be subject to removal on the basis of ineligibility for employment in a school district during their current terms; provide that Sections 1 to 4 of this Act take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Ryan Bivens (R)*, George Brown (D), John Hodgson (R), Kevin Jackson (R), J.T. Payne (R), Timmy Truett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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CT bill #SB00298 • Last Action 03/05/2026
An Act Concerning The Reallocation Of Certain State Funds And Various Provisions Relating To Education, Public Safety, General Government, Elections, Intermediate Care Facilities And Warehouse Distribution Centers.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to state law, primarily concerning education and elections. It reallocates funds by reducing appropriations to the Department of Social Services by $3.4 million for Temporary Family Assistance and appropriates $1.7 million to the Labor Department to offset declining federal funds for unemployment compensation personnel and support IT integration, and another $1.7 million to the Department of Education for Adult Education, with unexpended balances carrying over to the next fiscal year. The bill also transfers $174,000 from the Department of Education to the Department of Economic and Community Development for a grant to the New London VFW, and allocates $70,000 from the Judicial Department for a grant to the Village Initiative Project. Additionally, it makes changes to the University of Connecticut Health Center's Center of Excellence for Neuromodulation Treatments, allowing it to collaborate with a hospital to conduct research and provide treatments to disabled veterans. The bill also appropriates $1.5 million for high-acuity, school-based mental health programming in specific school districts and modifies school building project reimbursement rates for Windham, Fairfield, Roxbury, New London, and Cheshire. It also extends construction deadlines for several Hartford school projects and establishes criteria for a Connecticut State Seal of Civics Education and Engagement on diplomas, effective July 1, 2026. Furthermore, the bill updates the state-wide public school information system to include data on academic progress in bilingual education programs and measures for evaluating bilingual education programs, and revises the bill of rights for parents of multilingual learners to include access to publicly available data on bilingual education programs. It also expands the curriculum materials that the State Board of Education will make available to include Islamic and Arab studies and establishes a working group to address antisemitism in public schools. The bill also makes changes to early admission policies for children turning five, delays notification requirements for racial imbalance in schools until July 1, 2030, and modifies requirements for school budget preparation and submission to include detailed historical financial data. It also updates requirements for school resource officer memorandums of understanding, allows regional school districts to deposit funds from capital reserve funds into educational expenditure reserve funds, and expands vision screening to include preschool and second grade. The bill also includes provisions related to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council's curriculum for police officers interacting with individuals with mental or physical disabilities, expands the State Properties Review Board, and adjusts a fee for the firefighters cancer relief account. It also modifies building code provisions to encourage the construction of safe three-unit and four-unit residential buildings. The bill also makes significant changes to election laws, including establishing early voting periods for all regular elections, primaries, and special elections, and allowing same-day election registration during early voting and on election day. It also revises procedures for ballot preparation, absentee ballot handling, recanvasses, and voter registration data disclosure, and clarifies rules for candidate certifications and nominations for minor parties. Finally, it exempts ballots from Freedom of Information Act disclosure, except for recanvass or audit purposes.
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Bill Summary: An Act Concerning The Reallocation Of Certain State Funds And Various Provisions Relating To Education, Public Safety, General Government, Elections, Intermediate Care Facilities And Warehouse Distribution Centers.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Martin Looney (D)*, Matthew Ritter (D)*, Bob Duff (D)*, Jason Rojas (D)*, Hilda Santiago (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Public Act 26-1
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KY bill #HB380 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT relating to the regulation of virtual currency kiosk business.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing regulations for money transmitters to include virtual currency kiosk businesses, requiring them to obtain a license from the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions (KDFI). Operators must secure a surety bond, have each kiosk location approved by the Commissioner, and adhere to various operational requirements including recordkeeping, reporting, transaction limits, and consumer disclosures. The bill also grants political subdivisions the authority to enact ordinances related to virtual currency kiosks, provided they do not directly conflict with state law, and establishes that violations of these regulations by virtual currency kiosk operators are considered unfair trade practices, subject to penalties under consumer protection laws. The KDFI Commissioner is empowered to order refunds, seize kiosks, and promulgate necessary regulations, with certain provisions taking effect at a later date or upon specific contingencies being met.
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Bill Summary: Amend various sections and create new sections of Subtitle 11 of KRS Chapter 286 to expand the scope of the subtitle to include virtual currency kiosk business; define terms; require licensure for virtual currency kiosk business in this state; require each virtual currency kiosk business location to be approved by the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions; require each application for a license to engage in virtual currency kiosk business to be accompanied by a surety bond or other similar security; establish requirements for approval to engage in virtual currency kiosk business at a location in this state; apply examination, investigation, recordkeeping, registered agent, and trade practice requirements to virtual currency kiosk operators; establish reporting, transaction, trade practice, notice, disclosure, fraud detection, and refund requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators; apply license and civil penalties to virtual currency kiosk operators; authorize the commissioner to order any virtual currency kiosk operator to provide refunds and to direct any peace officer to seize, impound, or render inoperable a virtual currency kiosk; establish the purpose of the Act; amend KRS 286.2-015 to authorize political subdivisions of this Commonwealth to enact and enforce ordinances, regulations, and resolutions pertaining to virtual currency kiosk business; create a new section of KRS Chapter 367 to provide that a violation of Subtitle 11 of KRS Chapter 286 by a virtual currency kiosk operator shall be deemed a violation of, and subject to the remedies and penalties of, KRS 367.170; repeal KRS 286.11-065, relating to licenses issued under former KRS Chapter 366; require the commissioner to promulgate emergency and ordinary administrative regulations to implement the Act within 30 days after the effective date of the Act; provide that persons shall not be required to comply with licensing and other provisions of the Act until certain contingencies are satisfied.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Smith (R)*, Aaron Thompson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: 2nd reading, to Rules
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KY bill #HB628 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT relating to the Athletic Trainer Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states more easily, thereby increasing public access to their services and promoting workforce mobility. The compact establishes a commission composed of representatives from each member state to oversee its implementation and administration, and it defines key terms such as "Compact Privilege" (the legal authorization to practice in another member state) and "Compact Qualifying License" (a license that meets specific criteria to be eligible for compact privileges). It outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, including having a licensing and regulatory system for athletic trainers and maintaining continuing competence standards. The bill also details the qualifications an athletic trainer must meet to obtain a compact privilege, such as holding a valid certification and not having recent disciplinary actions against their license, while also clarifying that athletic trainers must adhere to the scope of practice in the state where the patient is located. Furthermore, it addresses issues like adverse actions taken against licensees, the establishment and operation of the compact commission, data sharing among member states, rulemaking procedures, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms, including provisions for member states to withdraw from the compact.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS 311 to adopt the Athletic Trainer Compact; declare the intent and purpose of the compact; define terms; establish conditions under which an individual may
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Kevin Jackson (R)*, George Brown (D), Vanessa Grossl (R), David Hale (R), Kim King (R), Scott Lewis (R), Mary Marzian (D), Shawn McPherson (R), Steve Riley (R), Timmy Truett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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MN bill #SF4163 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment provisions repealer and prior appropriation modifications
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment, which previously required an assessment of how transportation projects would affect greenhouse gas emissions and vehicle miles traveled, and mandated mitigation strategies if projects were not in conformance with reduction targets. It also modifies a prior appropriation, canceling $3,000,000 of funds allocated for statewide and regional travel demand modeling related to these repealed assessment requirements. Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to adjust how metropolitan counties can use certain transportation funds, removing the option to use them for projects that meet the requirements of an offset action under the now-repealed greenhouse gas emissions assessment law.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to transportation; repealing provisions related to the transportation greenhouse gas emissions impact assessment; modifying a prior appropriation; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 174.03, subdivision 1c; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 174.49, subdivision 6; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 161.178, subdivisions 1, 2, 2a, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8; 161.1782; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 161.178, subdivision 4.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : John Jasinski (R)*, Glenn Gruenhagen (R), Jeff Howe (R), Steve Drazkowski (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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KS bill #HB2505 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Kansas Open Records Act to create an exception for records held by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks that contain the precise location of species listed as threatened or endangered under federal law (16 U.S.C. § 1531 et seq.) or species that are threatened, endangered, or in need of conservation under Kansas's nongame and endangered species conservation act (K.S.A. 32-957 et seq.). These specific location records will no longer be subject to public disclosure requirements, with the exception that landowners, their lessees, or designees can still request information about species on their own property. The Kansas Open Records Act, or KORA, generally requires public agencies to make their records accessible to the public, but it includes various exemptions for certain types of information to protect privacy, security, or ongoing investigations. This bill adds a new exemption to protect sensitive wildlife locations from public view, aiming to prevent harm to these vulnerable species.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning public records; providing an exception for Kansas department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Will Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 144-S
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MA bill #S736 • Last Action 03/05/2026
To establish a Massachusetts public bank
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Massachusetts Public Bank, a state-owned financial institution designed to support the economic well-being of the commonwealth, its cities, towns, residents, and businesses. The bank will be capitalized with an initial $200 million investment from the state, spread over four fiscal years, and will receive a minimum annual deposit of $1.4 billion from state funds. The bank's primary goals include promoting economic development, supporting small and medium-sized businesses in underserved communities, assisting with recovery from economic shocks, addressing financing needs of municipalities, supporting minority and women-owned enterprises, creating jobs through cooperative business models, increasing affordable housing, promoting sustainable agriculture, and financing climate change mitigation efforts. The bank will be governed by a nine-member board of directors with diverse expertise, and will have an 18-member board of advisors representing various stakeholder communities. The bank will operate with a focus on providing affordable financing to eligible recipients, including public entities, nonprofits, cooperatives, small businesses, and farms, while prioritizing economic equity, sustainability, and community development. All deposits and liabilities of the bank will be guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the commonwealth, and the bank will be subject to regular examinations and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and sound operation.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a Massachusetts public bank. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamie Eldridge (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2989
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MA bill #S2158 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to municipal light plants
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding municipal light plants by expanding protections for confidential business information. Specifically, the bill allows municipal lighting plants and municipal aggregators to withhold certain documents and meeting records from public disclosure when they determine that revealing such information could adversely affect their business operations or customer interests. The bill creates exemptions to standard public record and open meeting requirements for trade secrets, competitively sensitive, and proprietary information related to electric power and energy activities. These exemptions apply when the municipal lighting plant or aggregator board determines that disclosure would harm their ability to conduct business effectively or compete with other energy entities. Importantly, the bill maintains that these exemptions do not completely shield public entities from disclosures that would be required of private licensed entities, ensuring a balance between transparency and business confidentiality. The changes are intended to provide municipal light plants and aggregators more flexibility in protecting sensitive business information while maintaining some level of public accountability.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to municipal light plants to expand protection for other plant services, telecommunications and cable services. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Keenan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2986
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MA bill #H668 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to the training of school committee members
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires newly elected or appointed school committee members in Massachusetts to complete a mandatory 8-hour orientation within three months of taking office, at no personal cost. The orientation, to be developed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, must cover critical topics including school finance, Chapter 70 education funding, statewide educational goals and standards, open meeting law, public records law, conflict of interest law, special education regulations, collective bargaining, school leadership standards, and the specific roles and responsibilities of school committee members. The orientation can be provided by the Massachusetts Association of School Committees or other entities approved by the education commissioner, who must offer at least three orientation sessions annually at no cost. Upon completing the training, participants will receive a certificate that must be filed with their local city or town clerk. Importantly, school committee members who do not complete this orientation will be disqualified from participating in the committee's formal business, ensuring that all members are properly trained and informed about their governmental responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the training of school committee members. Education.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/13/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Alice Peisch (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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MN bill #HF3707 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designated as judicial officials.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to officially designate unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as "judicial officials," a term that already includes various types of judges, justices, referees, magistrate judges, and employees of the judicial branch and other administrative hearing offices. By adding the unemployment insurance and paid leave divisions to the list of entities whose judges are considered judicial officials, this bill aims to provide these judges with the same protections regarding their personal information that are already afforded to other judicial officials under Minnesota law. This means their home addresses, information about their spouses and children, and certain contact details will be treated as confidential and protected from public disclosure, similar to how information for district court judges or Supreme Court justices is handled.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as judicial officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 480.40, subdivision 1.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Kaela Berg (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, to adopt and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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MN bill #SF3626 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Interstate teacher mobility compact establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, creating a framework for member states to streamline the process for teachers to obtain licensure in new states, aiming to support teacher mobility and address shortages. The compact defines key terms like "active military member," "adverse action" (disciplinary measures against a teacher's license), "eligible license" (a teaching license requiring at least a bachelor's degree and completion of an approved program), and "eligible military spouse." It outlines a process for teachers holding an "unencumbered license" (a current, valid, and unrestricted teaching credential) in one member state to be granted an equivalent license in another member state, with specific provisions for active military members and their spouses. The bill also establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee the compact, manage information exchange between states regarding teacher licensure and disciplinary actions, and resolve disputes, while preserving each state's sovereignty in regulating the teaching profession.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to education; establishing an interstate teacher mobility compact; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 122A.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Alice Mann (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Senate State and Local Government (12:30:00 3/5/2026 )
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MD bill #HB340 • Last Action 03/05/2026
School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact, which allows licensed school psychologists who meet specific criteria to practice in other member states without needing to obtain a separate license in each state. The Compact aims to improve access to school psychological services by creating a streamlined process for licensed professionals to move between states, while still ensuring that each state maintains its authority to protect public safety. It establishes requirements for states to join the Compact, including having a qualifying education program and passing a national exam, and creates a School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement. The bill also outlines procedures for disciplinary actions, information sharing between states, and how states can withdraw from or amend the Compact.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact for the purpose of authorizing licensed school psychologists who hold multistate licenses to provide school psychological services in member states; establishing requirements for multistate licensure; establishing the School Psychologist Interstate Licensure Compact Commission; providing for the withdrawal from the Compact; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Bernice Mireku-North (D)*, Gabriel Acevero (D), Jackie Addison (D), Marlon Amprey (D), Frank Conaway (D), Jessica Feldmark (D), Cathi Forbes (D), Michele Guyton (D), Andrea Harrison (D), Kevin Hornberger (R), Tom Hutchinson (R), Aaron Kaufman (D), Mary Lehman (D), Robbyn Lewis (D), April Fleming Miller (R), Gabriel Moreno (D), Cheryl Pasteur (D), Scott Phillips (D), Pam Queen (D), Teresa Reilly (R), Kent Roberson (D), Malcolm Ruff (D), Sheila Ruth (D), Kym Taylor (D), Greg Wims (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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MN bill #HF3743 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription mandated, Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council established, advisory council duties established, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that health insurance plans in Minnesota cover immunizations recommended for routine use without requiring patients to pay any out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles, coinsurance, or co-payments, starting July 1, 2026. It also establishes the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council, composed of at least 16 members with expertise in vaccines and public health, to develop and publish recommended vaccine schedules for all age groups, and to advise on updates to vaccines required for school and postsecondary institution enrollment. The council's recommendations are to be based on scientific evidence and public health policy, and the bill appropriates funds for its operation.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health insurance; mandating coverage without cost-sharing of immunizations for routine use without a prescription; establishing the Minnesota Science-Based Vaccine Advisory Council; establishing advisory council duties; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 62Q.46, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 145.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kari Rehrauer (D), Fue Lee (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Author added Lee, F.
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MI bill #HB5669 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Environmental protection: air pollution; regulation of carbon sequestration; provide for. Amends sec. 1301 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.1301) & adds subch. 6 to ch. 3, art. III. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5664'26, HB 5665'26, HB 5666'26, HB 5667'26, HB 5668'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act to establish regulations for carbon sequestration projects, which involve injecting carbon dioxide (CO2) underground for permanent storage. It defines key terms like "carbon dioxide," "carbon dioxide sequestration project," and "storage reservoir," and requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any such activity. The bill outlines extensive application requirements, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and mandates a significant application fee of $60,000 per well. It also establishes a public hearing process for permit applications, requires financial assurance and insurance for operators, and sets forth penalties for violations, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. Furthermore, the bill introduces provisions for unitization of carbon sequestration projects, allowing for coordinated operations and pooling of pore space interests, and creates a dedicated "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support environmental justice initiatives, renewable energy projects, and groundwater mapping.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending section 1301 (MCL 324.1301), as amended by 2018 PA 451, and by adding subchapter 6 to chapter 3 of article III.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Natalie Price (D)*, Morgan Foreman (D), Kristian Grant (D), Carol Glanville (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/04/2026
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MN bill #HF2700 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act modified to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data, and additional protections added for sensitive data.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to classify consumer health data as a form of "sensitive data," which requires additional protections. Specifically, it expands the definition of sensitive data to explicitly include "health data," defined as personal data identifying a consumer's past, present, or future mental or physical health status, including diagnoses, treatments, biometric data, genetic information, and specific geolocation data that could indicate seeking healthcare. The bill also introduces new restrictions on the use of "geofences" (technology that creates virtual boundaries around physical locations) around healthcare providers, prohibiting their use to track individuals seeking care, collect health data, or send targeted health-related advertisements. Furthermore, it strengthens consent requirements for processing and sharing sensitive data, mandating that consent for sharing sensitive data must be separate from consent for processing health data and clearly disclose the categories of data, purpose of sharing, and entities involved. The bill also clarifies that entities complying with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) are considered compliant with parental consent requirements for processing data of known children. Finally, it outlines enforcement mechanisms for violations, including a warning letter process for the Attorney General before initiating legal action, and establishes civil penalties for violations, while explicitly stating there is no private right of action for consumers to sue under this act.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; modifying the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data; adding additional protections for sensitive data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 325M.11; 325M.12; 325M.16, subdivision 2; 325M.18; 325M.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Steve Elkins (D)*, Peggy Scott (R), Sandra Feist (D), Andy Smith (D), Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
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UT bill #SB0153 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Election Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends election laws to include a warning statement on the first page of various petitions, including those for municipal consolidation, disincorporation, incorporation, county seat changes, county consolidation, new county creation, optional plan adoption, special district creation, special district withdrawal, special district dissolution, local building authority bonds, political party registration, candidate nominations, and school district changes. This warning informs signers that their voter identification number and signature date may be publicly disclosed, even if they are considered an "at-risk voter" with a private voter registration record. The bill also makes several technical and conforming changes to existing election statutes, including updates to definitions, procedures for handling voter registration data, and the process for creating new school districts.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Johnson (R)*, Trevor Lee (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Senate in Senate President
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WA bill #SB6081 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect Washingtonians' privacy by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and any past changes to that designation in official government records. It amends several existing laws, including those related to driver's licenses, identicards, and vital records (such as birth and death certificates). Key provisions include making sex designation information and supporting documentation for changes to it confidential and exempt from public inspection, ensuring that new credentials only reflect the current sex designation without indicating any past changes, and prohibiting the display or transmission of sex designation change records without explicit consent. The bill also clarifies that supporting documentation for sex designation changes on vital records will be sealed and not publicly available, even when records are transferred to state archives. Additionally, it adds a provision allowing the state registrar to amend vital records to change sex designation and includes a nonbinary option. The bill also strengthens protections against the disclosure of vital records, particularly those related to sex designation changes, and allows for denial of requests if there's a possibility of harm or disparate impact.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting Washingtonians from invasion of 2 privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation 3 information and historic sex designation changes in official 4 government records; amending RCW 46.20.091, 46.20.156, 46.20.157, 5 70.58A.500, 70.58A.510, 70.58A.520, 70.58A.530, and 70.58A.540; 6 reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.230; adding a new section to 7 chapter 46.20 RCW; and declaring an emergency. 8
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Jamie Pedersen (D)*, Marko Liias (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Noel Frame (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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IL bill #HB5289 • Last Action 03/05/2026
SCH CD-CIVIC ENGAGEMENT EDUC
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that starting with the 2027-2028 school year, all public high schools in Illinois must incorporate a unit of instruction on civic engagement into their curriculum, requiring students to attend an open meeting of a local government body, such as a municipality, township, county, or special district, which are all units of government responsible for local services and decision-making; if in-person attendance is not possible, virtual attendance will be permitted.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Courses of Study Article of the School Code. Provides that, beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, every public high school shall include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on civic engagement. Provides that, as part of the unit of instruction, students must attend an open meeting of the governing body of a special district, the corporate authorities of a municipality, the township board of a township, the county board of a county, or any similar governing or legislating body of a unit of government. Provides that, if physical attendance at such a meeting is not feasible, then attendance may be virtual.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Justin Cochran (D)*, Joyce Mason (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joyce Mason
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UT bill #SB0121 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Medical Cannabis Program Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's medical cannabis program, including clarifying rules for cannabis production establishments and medical cannabis pharmacies, such as extending the timeframe for ownership changes to be re-licensed from 30 to 60 days, and allowing cannabis cultivation facilities to operate at two addresses under a single license. It also modifies requirements for cannabis product labeling, specifically allowing the word "hash" in product names and permitting radiation-based methods for quality assurance or remediation with departmental approval. The bill also streamlines the process for issuing medical cannabis patient cards, allowing for immediate issuance of a conditional card upon recommendation, and expands eligibility for guardian cards to include legal guardians of incapacitated adults, while also removing the requirement for a criminal background check fee for guardian and caregiver applicants. Furthermore, it establishes a program to provide monthly $150 vouchers to eligible medical cannabis cardholders enrolled in Medicaid or Medicare, administered through a contracted nonprofit entity, and adjusts the repeal date for the medical cannabis governance structure working group from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to the medical cannabis program.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Walt Brooks (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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AL bill #SB272 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning open records related to schools, mandates that when public records pertaining to school contracts for goods or services are requested, custodians must redact sensitive financial information such as account numbers, tax identification numbers, and routing numbers to prevent unauthorized financial transactions. Furthermore, it prohibits the knowing sale, gifting, or receipt of lists of names and addresses derived from these public school records for the purpose of soliciting sales of property or services to those individuals or entities, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. The bill also allows public officers to require a written certification from requesters, attesting that they will not use such lists for sales solicitation or provide them to others for that purpose, and clarifies that public officers are not liable for providing records in good faith compliance with these new requirements.
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Bill Summary: Open Records; use of public records relating to schools for certain solicitation purposes prohibited; redaction of certain information relating to financial transactions required
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Arthur Orr (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Read for the Second Time and placed on the Calendar
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MI bill #HB5469 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer protection: other; virtual currency kiosk protections; provide for. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," establishes regulations for operators of virtual currency kiosks, which are machines that allow people to exchange traditional money (fiat currency) for digital currencies like Bitcoin, or vice versa. Key provisions require these operators to clearly disclose significant risks associated with virtual currency, such as its lack of government backing, the irreversibility of transactions, and its price volatility, before any initial transaction. Operators must also provide clear terms and conditions, including details on liability for unauthorized transactions and privacy policies. A mandatory warning must be presented to users, cautioning them against scams and confirming their understanding that cryptocurrency transactions are final and non-refundable. After each transaction, a detailed receipt must be provided, including operator contact information, transaction specifics, fees, and exchange rates. The bill mandates the use of blockchain analytics, a technology that uses data from digital ledgers to identify potentially fraudulent virtual currency addresses, to help prevent transactions with known illicit wallets. Operators must also offer live, toll-free customer service during specified hours and display the number prominently. Furthermore, they are required to implement written antifraud and enhanced due diligence policies, designate a qualified compliance officer and a consumer protection officer, and report the locations of their kiosks to the state's Department of Insurance and Financial Services. Importantly, local governments cannot enact ordinances that restrict the use of these kiosks. The Department can request evidence of compliance, and while most information gathered is confidential, certain details like operator names and addresses will be publicly available. Violations of this act can result in civil fines of up to $1,000 per offense.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate virtual currency kiosk operators; to require certain disclosures by virtual currency kiosk operators; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Joe Aragona (R)*, Mike McFall (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Regulatory Reform (09:00:00 3/5/2026 Room 519, House Office Building)
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KS bill #HB2763 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Enacting the athletic licensure trainer compact to provide interstate practice privileges for athletic trainers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, which establishes a framework for athletic trainers (licensed professionals who prevent, examine, treat, and rehabilitate injuries and medical conditions) to practice in multiple member states. The compact aims to increase public access to athletic training services by allowing licensed athletic trainers in one member state to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, provided they meet uniform licensure requirements and maintain a valid, unencumbered license. It creates an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" to oversee the compact, manage a data system for tracking licensees, and establish rules. The compact also addresses issues like adverse actions (disciplinary measures against a licensee), criminal background checks, and the process for states to join or withdraw from the agreement, while preserving each state's authority to regulate the practice within its borders.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to athletic trainers; enacting the athletic trainer licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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WA bill #SB6014 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill refines pregnancy-related accommodations by clarifying requirements for written certification from a healthcare professional for certain accommodations, specifically excluding limits on lifting over 17 pounds from this requirement, and also prohibits the disclosure of certain types of identifying personal information related to employees or applicants who have filed complaints, requested assistance, or participated in investigations under the pregnancy accommodation law (RCW 49.92 RCW). The bill adds a new section to the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56 RCW) to make records maintained by the Department of Labor and Industries confidential if they reveal an individual's identity or personal information, such as their name, address, contact details, photograph, or medical information related to pregnancy or childbirth, with specific exceptions for disclosure to the employer when necessary for investigation, to public employees, in legal proceedings, or to the complainant themselves. This legislation aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking or utilizing pregnancy accommodations while ensuring employers can obtain necessary information for reasonable accommodations, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to refining pregnancy-related accommodations by 2 clarifying requirements for written certification and prohibiting 3 disclosure of certain types of identifying personal information; 4 amending RCW 49.92.020; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; 5 and providing an effective date. 6
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : T'wina Nobles (D)*, Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Jesse Salomon (D), Derek Stanford (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 01/24/2026
• Last Action: Speaker signed.
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UT bill #SB0195 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Workforce Development
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide Youth Apprenticeship Governance Council to improve collaboration and alignment among state agencies involved in youth apprenticeship programs, ensuring shared accountability for their development and sustainability. It also authorizes the state to participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program, which provides federal financial aid to students enrolled in eligible workforce programs, by allowing the Utah Board of Higher Education (the board) to approve these programs for submission to the U.S. Secretary of Education. The bill also makes changes to reporting requirements for various entities, including the Utah Data Research Center, and clarifies definitions related to government records, notably excluding the Workforce Pell Grant program from certain government record access provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill establishes a statewide youth apprenticeship governance council and authorizes participation in the federal Workforce Pell Grant program.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ann Millner (R)*, Karen Peterson (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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UT bill #SB0155 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Unclaimed Property Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property by allowing the commission to share tax return information with the unclaimed property administrator, including email addresses, for the purpose of returning unclaimed property to its rightful owners, and clarifies that the commission is not liable for the administrator's use of this information. It also adjusts the definition of an "owner" for unclaimed property to include heirs of a decedent who qualified as an owner, and allows for a single claim to be filed on behalf of multiple heirs for property valued at $100,000 or less, provided they agree to distribute the property equitably and indemnify the state. Additionally, the bill updates the presumed abandonment date for tax-deferred and tax-exempt retirement accounts to align with federal tax laws regarding mandatory distributions and clarifies the process for claiming property, including provisions for creditors and claims involving deceased owners.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies provisions related to unclaimed property.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Weiler (R)*, Anthony Loubet (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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CO bill #SB107 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Modify Colorado Open Records Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) by excluding certain communication records generated by assistive devices for individuals with disabilities or language barriers from the definition of public records, and it requires public entities to post their CORA policies, including records retention policies, and instructions on how to make a request. The bill extends the standard response time for CORA requests from three to five working days, with a possible extension of up to ten additional working days for extenuating circumstances, which now include situations where the custodian or essential personnel are not scheduled to work. It also allows custodians to treat multiple requests for similar information from the same person within a 14-day period as a single request for fee calculation purposes and mandates that custodians provide a breakdown of fees upon request, while also clarifying that public entities must accept credit card or electronic payments for fees if they accept them for other services. Furthermore, the bill expands the protection of student information to include any data that could be used to directly contact a student, and it introduces a provision allowing custodians to designate requests made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain as a separate category with a 30-day response period and the ability to charge for direct response costs, though requesters can appeal this designation to the district court. Finally, the bill requires custodians who fail to respond within the required timeframe to provide an additional hour of free research and retrieval time for each day the response is late and clarifies that any fee prepayment requirements must align with the entity's adopted policies.
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Bill Summary: The bill makes the following changes to the "Colorado Open Records Act" (CORA): ! Excludes from the definition of a "public record" a written document or electronic record that is produced by a device or application that is used to assist an individual with a disability or individuals with language barriers to facilitate communication if the written document or electronic record has been produced to facilitate communication in lieu of verbal communication; ! Requires a public entity to post any rules or policies adopted pursuant to CORA, including any records retention policy, and to post information for members of the public regarding how to make a public records request; ! Changes the reasonable time to respond to a CORA request from 3 to 5 working days and changes the extension of time for the response period if extenuating circumstances exist from not exceeding 7 additional days to not exceeding 10 additional days; ! Adds an extenuating circumstance that allows extension of the response period when the custodian is not scheduled to work within the response period; ! If public records are in the sole and exclusive custody and control of a person who is not scheduled to work within the response period, requires a custodian to provide all other available responsive public records within the response period and to notify the requester of the earliest date on which the person is expected to be available or that the person is not expected to return. The requester may make a subsequent request for additional responsive records, if any, on or after the date the custodian provides. ! Allows a custodian to determine that a request, other than a request for a contract or other information delivered using computer data extraction methods that require minimal human intervention for retrieval, is made for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain and provides a 30-day response period for such request; requires the custodian to provide written notice of the custodian's determination to the requester and permits the requester to appeal the determination to the district court; and allows a custodian to charge the requester for the reasonable cost of directly responding to the request notwithstanding the allowance for the first hour of research and retrieval to be free of charge and notwithstanding the statutory cap on fees which otherwise would apply; ! In addition to the prohibition on disclosing public elementary or secondary school students' addresses and telephone numbers, prohibits disclosure of any other student information that could be used to directly contact, address, or send a message to a student through any means or method; ! Allows a requester to ask a custodian for a reasonable breakdown of costs that comprise the fee charged for the research and retrieval of requested public records and requires a custodian to provide such a breakdown upon request; ! Clarifies that the custodian of records for a public entity must allow a requester to pay any fee or deposit associated with a request for public records with a credit card or electronic payment if the public entity allows members of the public to pay in this manner for any other service or product provided by the public entity; ! Allows a custodian to treat a CORA request received within 14 calendar days of another CORA request for information pertaining to facially similar content and made by the same person as one request for purposes of calculating the fee that the custodian may charge the requester for research and retrieval of responsive public records; ! Requires a custodian who fails to respond to a request for inspection within the applicable time period to provide the requester with one additional hour of research and retrieval time without charge for each calendar day that the response is late; and ! Clarifies that if a custodian imposes any requirements concerning the prepayment or payment of a fee in connection with a request for inspection of public records, the requirements must be in accordance with the custodian's adopted rules or written policies and must not be inconsistent with the provisions of CORA.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Cathy Kipp (D)*, Janice Rich (R)*, Michael Carter (D)*, Matt Soper (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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MD bill #HB619 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which allows licensed podiatrists to practice in multiple participating states more easily, aiming to improve healthcare access. A key provision is the creation of an "expedited license" process, enabling qualified podiatrists to obtain licenses in other member states without going through the full, traditional licensing procedure in each new state. The Compact also establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, an oversight body responsible for administering the Compact, developing rules, and ensuring compliance among member states. This initiative is contingent on at least four other states enacting similar legislation, and it does not alter a state's existing laws governing the practice of podiatry, but rather creates an additional pathway for licensure.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the Compact and its duties and powers; and providing the Act is contingent on the enactment of substantially similar provisions in four other states.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bonnie Cullison (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred Finance
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IL bill #SB3438 • Last Action 03/05/2026
ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide for an extension of the second notice period for rulemaking, which is the period during which an agency formally submits proposed rules to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) for review. Specifically, if JCAR issues a "statement of unresponsiveness" – meaning the agency failed to provide a satisfactory response to JCAR's suggestions within seven days – the second notice period can be extended by up to an additional 45 days. A "substantive response" is defined as one that addresses the propriety, legal adequacy, statutory authority, economic or budgetary effects, or public policy implications of the proposed rule. If the agency fails to provide such a response within seven days of receiving the statement of unresponsiveness, the rulemaking process is considered withdrawn. Additionally, agencies must now certify that no internal procedures, policies, or schedules will prevent them from engaging substantively with JCAR's suggestions during this second notice period. This change aims to ensure agencies are responsive to legislative oversight during the rulemaking process.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions regarding the second notice period for rulemaking, provides that the second notice period shall be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 45 days if the agency has received a statement of unresponsiveness from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Lists the requirements for a statement of unresponsiveness. Provides that failure to provide a substantive response within 7 days after a statement of unresponsiveness is issued shall constitute a withdrawal of the rulemaking. In provisions regarding the contents of the written notice to the Joint Committee, requires a statement certifying that no procedure, policy, schedule, or other feature of the agency will prevent the agency from substantively engaging with the Joint Committee regarding suggestions made during the second notice period. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Don Harmon (D), Sally Turner (R), Cristina Castro (D), John Curran (R), Don DeWitte (R), Napoleon Harris (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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WA bill #SB5936 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Concerning prevention of and remedies for human trafficking.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands legal protections and remedies for victims of human trafficking by establishing that business entities can be held liable for human trafficking offenses if they knowingly engage in such conduct or if an employee or agent commits trafficking for the entity's direct benefit and the entity fails to act. Such entities could face significant fines, profit disgorgement, and debarment from government contracts. The bill also mandates that law enforcement and prosecuting agencies keep the identities of alleged human trafficking victims and their families confidential, except when necessary for investigations, legally required, or for providing victim services. Additionally, it amends existing law to clarify that information revealing the identity or specific details of child victims of sexual assault or commercial sexual exploitation, and the identity, pictures, and images of alleged victims and their families in human trafficking cases, are exempt from public disclosure, while also making technical changes to the process for certifying victims for immigration purposes, including ensuring timely processing and informing individuals of reasons for denial.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to prevention of and remedies for human 2 trafficking; amending RCW 7.98.020; reenacting and amending RCW 3 42.56.240; adding new sections to chapter 9A.40 RCW; and prescribing 4 penalties. 5
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Tina Orwall (D)*, Jamie Pedersen (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Marcus Riccelli (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
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CO bill #SB041 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Consumer Protections Medical Care Entities
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts new provisions and amends existing laws to enhance consumer protections, particularly concerning medical care entities and business transactions. It allows the Attorney General to charge a reasonable fee, not exceeding $5,000 per party, for reviewing certain mergers and acquisitions of health-care entities, which are defined broadly to include hospitals, urgent care facilities, ambulance services, pharmacies, and other licensed medical providers. These transactions, termed "material change transactions," require parties to provide at least 60 days' notice to the Attorney General before closing, and if the transaction is subject to federal pre-merger notification requirements under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (a federal law requiring companies to notify the government before certain mergers or acquisitions), the parties must also notify the state Attorney General. The bill also prohibits material change transactions that could substantially reduce competition, create a monopoly, or harm consumer welfare, and requires parties to disclose any alterations to the transaction terms to the Attorney General. Furthermore, it strengthens oversight of transactions involving licensed hospitals, requiring detailed information about charitable missions and services for nonprofit entities involved, and allows the Attorney General to review or challenge transactions that would materially alter these missions or lead to the transfer of charitable assets out of state. For healthcare providers, the bill mandates disclosure of any financial relationships with entities to which they refer patients for designated health services, with exceptions for certain federal regulations, and requires the Attorney General to study the impact of these disclosure requirements on consumer knowledge and costs.
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Bill Summary: Section 1 of the bill amends and relocates the current requirements for notification to the attorney general regarding certain mergers, acquisitions, or transfers of securities or assets. Current law prohibits the attorney general from charging a party to a merger a fee connected with filing of the merger or a fee for providing additional information regarding the merger. The bill allows the attorney general to charge each filing party a reasonable fee, not to exceed $5,000. Section 1 also requires that the parties to a merger, acquisition, or contracting affiliation of one or more health-care entities (material change transaction) comply with specified notice requirements at least 60 days before the closing of the material change transaction. If the material change transaction requires the filing of a premerger notification with the federal trade commission or the United States department of justice pursuant to the federal "Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976", the parties shall also submit notice to the attorney general. If the terms of the material change transaction are altered following the submission of the written notice to the attorney general, the parties must provide notice to the attorney general of the alteration. The attorney general may deem information and materials provided in compliance with the notice requirements as public records subject to disclosure under the "Colorado Open Records Act". Section 1 also prohibits a material change transaction if the material change transaction may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly or may harm consumer welfare. A party to a material change transaction shall not close the material change transaction until specified conditions are met. Sections 3 through 9 amend the current requirements for transactions that involve licensed hospitals and are subject to notice requirements to the attorney general (covered transactions) by: ! Including in the definition of a "covered transaction" a transaction that would result in the sale, transfer, lease, exchange, or other disposition of the management, control, or operations of a hospital; ! Requiring parties to a covered transaction to include, in the notice to the attorney general of the transaction, a statement describing the charitable missions of each nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction and the services provided by each nonprofit entity in furtherance of the nonprofit entity's charitable purposes and charitable missions; ! Specifying that if a covered transaction will not result in a material change in the charitable purposes, charitable missions, or services provided in furtherance of the charitable purposes or missions of a nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction, and will not result in a termination of the attorney general's jurisdiction over the charitable assets due to a transfer of a material amount of those assets outside of the state of Colorado, the parties may proceed with the covered transaction without additional review by the attorney general. The attorney general may perform specified actions to review, and use specified criteria to determine, whether the covered transaction will result in a material change. ! Authorizing the attorney general to exercise their common law authority to assess and review or challenge a covered transaction that will result in a material change in the charitable purposes, charitable missions, or services provided in furtherance of the charitable purposes or missions of a nonprofit entity entering into the covered transaction or will result in a termination of the attorney general's jurisdiction over the charitable assets due to a transfer of a material amount of those assets outside of the state of Colorado; ! Adding specified information to the notice requirements for covered transactions in which the parties involved in the transaction are all for-profit entities; and ! Creating notice requirements for and attorney general review of covered transactions involving a for-profit hospital and a nonprofit entity. Section 10 requires that, if certain health-care providers refer a patient to an entity for health-care services and the provider, or an immediate family member of the provider, has a financial relationship with the entity, the provider shall disclose the nature of the financial relationship to the patient at the time of the referral. The attorney general is required to study the effect of these provisions and the impact the provisions have on consumer knowledge and costs and submit a report on the findings of the study. Sections 11 through 30 make conforming amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Cathy Kipp (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Postpone Indefinitely
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MI bill #HB5104 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Medical marihuana: licenses; sanctions against former licensees; allow under certain circumstances. Amends secs. 102 & 402 of 2016 PA 281 (MCL 333.27102 & 333.27402).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Medical Marihuana Facilities Licensing Act by updating terminology and regulatory provisions related to cannabis licensing. The bill primarily changes references from "marijuana" to "cannabis" throughout the law and renames the regulatory body from the "marijuana regulatory agency" to the "cannabis regulatory agency" under Executive Reorganization Order No. 2022-1. The bill maintains existing licensing requirements for cannabis facilities, including detailed provisions about who can apply for a license, disqualifying factors for applicants (such as certain criminal histories), and renewal processes. Key updates include clarifying definitions of terms like "applicant" and "affiliate", specifying eligibility criteria for obtaining and maintaining a state operating license, and ensuring continued regulatory oversight even after a license expires. The bill preserves the existing framework for licensing medical cannabis facilities while modernizing language and maintaining strict regulatory controls, including provisions for criminal background checks, financial scrutiny, and ongoing compliance requirements for licensees in Michigan's medical cannabis industry.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 281, entitled"Medical marihuana facilities licensing act,"by amending sections 102 and 402 (MCL 333.27102 and 333.27402), section 102 as amended by 2021 PA 57 and section 402 as amended by 2021 PA 161.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Kristian Grant (D)*, Joe Aragona (R), Karl Bohnak (R), Parker Fairbairn (R), Doug Wozniak (R), Jerry Neyer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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KS bill #SB299 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requiring the supreme court nominating commission to release certain records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Supreme Court Nominating Commission in Kansas to make most of its records public under the Kansas Open Records Act, which is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records. Specifically, the bill amends an existing law to state that no rule adopted by the commission or the Kansas Supreme Court can prevent the disclosure of the commission's records. This means that all records of the commission, including the names and cities of residence of individuals nominated to serve on the commission or as its chair, will be open for public inspection. However, the bill does allow the commission to keep confidential certain background check information or sensitive financial information related to applicants or nominees for judicial office. The bill also repeals the existing law it amends and will take effect upon its publication in the Kansas Register, a state publication for official notices.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning courts; relating to the supreme court nominating commission; requiring certain records of the commission to be released under the open records act; amending K.S.A. 20-123 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 04/10/2025
• Added: 04/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Nonconcurred with amendments; Conference Committee requested; appointed Senator Thompson , Senator Blew and Senator Faust Goudeau as conferees
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IL bill #SB1750 • Last Action 03/05/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to modify the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants. The bill allows the Chief County Assessment Officer to request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all household members applying for the exemption. It also provides a streamlined renewal process where the Assessment Officer can renew the exemption without a new application if they can confirm that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and continues to meet the household income requirements. When renewing the exemption without an application, the Assessment Officer must notify the applicant of the renewal and remind them of their ongoing obligation to report any changes that might affect their eligibility for the exemption. If the Assessment Officer cannot confirm all elements of the exemption, they must notify the homeowner and provide an opportunity to address any deficiencies. This change aims to simplify the exemption process for senior citizens while maintaining verification procedures to ensure only eligible homeowners receive the tax benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer in a county with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants may request full social security numbers or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that the Chief County Assessment Officer may renew the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without a new application if the Chief County Assessment Officer is able to confirm both that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that applicant's household income qualifies for the exemption. Provides that a Chief County Assessment Officer who renews a low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption without an annual application shall notify the applicant of both the decision to renew the exemption and the applicant's ongoing duty to report changes in the eligibility of the property to receive the exemption.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : Javier Cervantes (D)*, Graciela Guzmán (D), Mike Simmons (D), Robert Peters (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Lakesia Collins (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Karina Villa (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Emil Jones (D), Mark Walker (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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ME bill #LD2112 • Last Action 03/05/2026
An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities or groups of municipalities to establish Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) programs, which allow them to collectively purchase electricity on behalf of their residents and businesses. Under an approved CCA plan, eligible customers will be automatically enrolled unless they choose to opt out, and the bill outlines requirements for customer notifications and protections, including specific safeguards for low-income customers. It also mandates that electric distribution utilities, which are companies that own and operate the infrastructure for delivering electricity, implement a "purchase of receivables" program. This program requires utilities to buy the outstanding customer payments from CCA programs at a discounted rate, handle billing and collections, and report annually to the Public Utilities Commission, which will oversee the authorization of CCA programs and establish standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards through rulemaking.
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Bill Summary: This bill authorizes municipalities and groups of municipalities to establish community choice aggregation programs. Under a community choice aggregation program with a plan approved by the Public Utilities Commission, eligible customers are automatically enrolled in the community choice aggregation program unless they choose to opt out. The bill establishes requirements for customer notifications and protections and directs the commission to adopt rules for community choice aggregation program authorization, standardized opt-out procedures and consumer safeguards. The bill also requires electric distribution utilities to implement a purchase of receivables program requiring utilities to purchase community choice aggregation program receivables at a discount rate approved by the commission, consolidate billing, assume collection responsibility and report to the commission annually.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Gerry Runte (D)*, Mark Lawrence (D), Melanie Sachs (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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MD bill #SB552 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Economic Development - Prince George's County Suitland Development Authority - Established
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County to revitalize the Suitland Road and Silver Hill Road corridor, a "target area" identified as needing economic and residential development due to decades of low growth and blight. The Authority, a governmental entity, will coordinate with residents to create a neighborhood revitalization plan, and it can modify the boundaries of the target area and a surrounding "buffer zone" (within 250 yards of the target area) with a majority vote. The Authority is empowered to undertake various financial and development activities, including making loans and grants, acquiring property through methods like purchase or eminent domain (except for owner-occupied homes), and entering into contracts. It will be managed by a Board of Directors composed of state and county officials, legislative representatives, and community members. The Authority is generally exempt from state and local taxes and assessments on its projects, though property sold or leased to private entities will be subject to property taxes. A dedicated Suitland Development Authority Fund will be established to cover administrative expenses, and its interest earnings will be exempt from accruing to the state's General Fund. The bill also clarifies that the Authority is subject to the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, and it will become effective on October 1, 2026, with the goal of becoming self-sustaining by fiscal year 2036.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Suitland Development Authority in Prince George's County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a certain neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; and exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Charles (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 )
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KS bill #SB315 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Substitute for SB 315 by Committee on Ways and Means - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations and sets budgets for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, authorizing capital improvement projects and fees, and directing certain fund transfers. It adjusts expenditure limitations for several state boards and departments, including the Board of Accountancy, State Bank Commissioner, Kansas Board of Barbering, Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, Kansas Dental Board, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, State Board of Pharmacy, Real Estate Appraisal Board, Kansas Real Estate Commission, State Board of Technical Professions, and State Board of Veterinary Examiners. The bill also appropriates funds for the Kansas Public Disclosure Commission and makes changes to appropriations for the Legislative Coordinating Council, Legislature, Division of Post Audit, Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Secretary of State, Office of the State Treasurer, Kansas Department of Insurance, Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors, Pooled Money Investment Board, Judicial Council, State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, Judicial Branch, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Human Rights Commission, State Corporation Commission, Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board, Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services, Kansas Information Security Office, Office of the Child Advocate, State Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Revenue, Kansas Lottery, Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Department of Commerce, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Department of Labor, Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Department of Health and Environment (Divisions of Public Health and Health Care Finance), Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Department of Agriculture, Kansas State Fair Board, Kansas Water Office, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Department of Transportation, and the Adjutant General. It also includes provisions for capital improvement projects across various agencies and amends existing statutes related to these appropriations and authorizations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, June 30, 2029, and June 30, 2030, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74- 50,107, 74-99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i, 79- 34,171, 79-4804 and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ways and Means, Rick Billinger (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 79
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Appropriations
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WA bill #HB2088 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Concerning the dietitian licensure compact.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a framework for dietitians to practice across state lines more easily. The compact aims to improve public access to dietetics services by allowing licensed dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege," which is essentially a license to practice in other member states, without needing to obtain individual licenses in each state. This is achieved through a cooperative agreement between states that join the compact, creating a "compact commission" to oversee its operations and maintain a shared data system for licensee information. Key provisions include defining terms like "home state" (where a dietitian primarily resides or is licensed) and "remote state" (where they practice under a compact privilege), outlining the qualifications for obtaining a compact privilege, establishing procedures for reporting adverse actions (like license suspension or revocation), and detailing the powers and responsibilities of the compact commission and its executive committee. The compact also addresses issues like the process for changing one's home state, the treatment of active military members and their spouses, and dispute resolution mechanisms between member states. Importantly, while the compact facilitates interstate practice, each state retains its authority to regulate dietetics within its borders and to take action against a dietitian practicing within its jurisdiction.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the dietitian licensure compact; adding a new 2 chapter to Title 18 RCW; and providing an effective date. 3
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Michael Keaton (R), Stephanie Barnard (R), Joe Timmons (D), Julia Reed (D), Cyndy Jacobsen (R), Cindy Ryu (D), Janice Zahn (D), Adison Richards (D), Beth Doglio (D), Tarra Simmons (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Nicole Macri (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Delivered to Governor.
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VA bill #HB414 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Two-Year college Transfer Grant, etc.; eligibility.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill removes the requirement that individuals must be registered with the Selective Service, a federal agency responsible for maintaining a list of individuals who may be called for military service, in order to be eligible for state-funded financial aid programs. Specifically, it amends the eligibility criteria for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant Program and the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, as well as any other state direct tuition assistance, to eliminate the Selective Service registration requirement. This change aims to broaden access to these educational grants for eligible students.
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Bill Summary: Selective Service; Two-Year College Transfer Grant; Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program. Removes the requirement that individuals register for the Selective Service in order to be eligible for the Two-Year College Transfer Grant, the Virginia Tuition Assistance Grant Program, or any other state direct tuition assistance.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Elizabeth Guzmán (D)*, Kacey Carnegie (D), Joshua Cole (D), Patrick Hope (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), Charlie Schmidt (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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MI bill #HB4078 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Health: medical examiners; requirements for an investigation of the cause and manner of death; modify. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 1953 PA 181 (MCL 52.202 & 52.203). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4077'25
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Michigan law concerning investigations into the causes and manners of death by county medical examiners. It clarifies the circumstances under which a medical examiner must investigate, specifically by extending the timeframe for investigating deaths without a physician's attendance to within one year prior to death, and for deaths under home hospice care to within 48 hours before death, unless the attending physician can accurately determine the cause. The bill also clarifies that a physician acting as an authorized representative of the attending physician can also make this determination. Additionally, it requires physicians and other individuals with knowledge of certain deaths, such as those that are sudden, unexpected, accidental, violent, or suspicious, to immediately notify the county medical examiner, and it adds a provision for reporting deaths where multiple individuals with similar characteristics were involved in the same incident. The bill also grants medical examiners the power to subpoena medical records and other relevant documents, with failure to comply being punishable as contempt of court, and ensures that records obtained during investigations are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Finally, it allows for the referral of certain elderly or vulnerable adult deaths to an established review team, with the information gathered by that team also being confidential and exempt from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1953 PA 181, entitled"An act relative to investigations in certain instances of the causes of death within this state due to violence, negligence or other act or omission of a criminal nature or to protect public health; to provide for the taking of statements from injured persons under certain circumstances; to abolish the office of coroner and to create the office of county medical examiner in certain counties; to prescribe the powers and duties of county medical examiners; to prescribe penalties for violations of the provisions of this act; and to prescribe a referendum thereon,"by amending sections 2 and 3 (MCL 52.202 and 52.203), as amended by 2012 PA 171.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 20 : Mike Mueller (R)*, Doug Wozniak (R), Pat Outman (R), Kathy Schmaltz (R), Carrie Rheingans (D), Donavan McKinney (D), Erin Byrnes (D), Joey Andrews (D), Jason Hoskins (D), Morgan Foreman (D), Matt Longjohn (D), Mike McFall (D), Carol Glanville (D), Jennifer Conlin (D), Cynthia Neeley (D), Samantha Steckloff (D), Penelope Tsernoglou (D), Jason Morgan (D), Reggie Miller (D), Curt VanderWall (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Bill Ordered Enrolled
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IL bill #SB3033 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AGING-IN-HOME SERVICES-RATES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, and contingent on federal approval, will increase the hourly reimbursement rate for in-home services under Illinois' Community Care Program to $33.92. This increase is intended to ensure that direct service workers, who provide essential care to seniors and individuals with disabilities, receive a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour. To qualify for this higher rate, in-home service providers must certify to the Department on Aging that they are paying their direct service workers at least $20.75 per hour and must submit cost reports consistent with administrative rules. The bill also mandates that providers must spend at least 79% of the total payments received for home care aide services on direct compensation for these workers, an increase from the previous 77% requirement, and requires annual cost reports to verify this. Importantly, fringe benefits for these workers, such as paid time off, training, health insurance, and transportation, cannot be reduced as a result of these rate increases, ensuring that the overall compensation and benefits for direct service workers are maintained or improved.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that, subject to federal approval, on and after January 1, 2027, rates for in-home services shall be increased to $33.92 to sustain a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour for direct service workers. Requires rates in subsequent State fiscal years to be no lower than the rates put into effect upon federal approval. Provides that in order for a provider of in-home services to be eligible to receive the $33.92 rate, the provider must pay a minimum wage of $20.75 per hour to all direct service workers employed by the provider. Requires providers of in-home services to certify to the Department on Aging that they remain in compliance with the mandated wage increase for direct service workers. Requires each provider of in-home services to submit cost reports to the Department consistent with a specified administrative rule in order to be eligible for the $33.92 rate for in-home services. Provides that fringe benefits shall not be reduced in relation to the described rate increases. Requires the Department, beginning January 1, 2027, to ensure that each in-home service provider spends a minimum of 79% of the total payments the provider receives for home care aide services it furnishes under the Community Care Program on total compensation for direct service workers who furnish those services. Requires annual direct service worker cost reports from providers; and requires the Department to amend existing rules on financial reporting and minimum direct service worker costs to reflect the increase in the direct service worker spending requirement from 77% to 79%.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Celina Villanueva (D)*, Christopher Belt (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Ram Villivalam (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Mike Halpin (D), Paul Faraci (D), Julie Morrison (D), Robert Peters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
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MD bill #SB770 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland's Future Board within the Department of Commerce, comprised of members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, who are visionary thinkers with diverse backgrounds. The Board's primary role is to develop and annually revise a "visionary plan" by January 1, 2027, which is a forward-thinking strategy to envision Maryland as an equitable, prosperous, and livable state with opportunities for all, considering future trends in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing, and is not limited by current technology or finances. Based on this plan, the Board will recommend "projects" – which can include allocations from the state's operating or capital budgets, or the implementation of policies that advance the state's socioeconomic well-being and resilience – to the Governor and General Assembly by August 1, 2027, and annually thereafter. To fund these recommended projects, the bill also creates the Maryland's Future Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund administered by the Department of Commerce, into which interest earnings will be credited, and which will be used solely for the Board's recommended projects. Importantly, this bill also amends existing law to ensure that interest earned on the Maryland's Future Fund accrues to the Fund itself, rather than the state's General Fund, for fiscal years 2024 through 2028, and the entire act will be in effect for five years, expiring on June 30, 2031.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by a certain date and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Ferguson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3183 • Last Action 03/05/2026
WORKER PROTECTION UNIT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the investigative powers of the Attorney General's Worker Protection Unit, which is dedicated to addressing issues like underpayment of wages, unsafe working conditions, and unfair business competition. Before taking legal action, the Attorney General will now be able to issue subpoenas for documents, require written answers under oath to interrogatories, inspect employer premises and employment records, and conduct interviews with workers on-site during work hours. The bill also clarifies that employers must cooperate with these investigations, and it establishes penalties for obstructing them, including the possibility of search warrants if necessary. Additionally, it outlines procedures for enforcing subpoenas and addresses the confidentiality of information gathered during investigations.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Specifies that inspections of the premises and records and interviews with the employees of an employer may be conducted during normal business or working hours or at other reasonable times (rather than during normal business or working hours). Sets forth a procedure for a person who has received a subpoena to file a petition with the circuit court for an order to modify or set aside the subpoena. Sets forth procedures for the issuance and execution of administrative inspection warrants. Exempts all information and documentary materials that are obtained by the Attorney General under the provisions from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides for the inspection of the documentary materials by law enforcement under specified conditions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Omar Aquino (D)*, Michael Hastings (D), Mike Halpin (D), Graciela Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading March 10, 2026
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MD bill #SB952 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Economic Development - Charles County Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority - Established
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County, Maryland, to revitalize communities, promote economic development, and improve the welfare of residents within State Legislative Districts 27A and 28, known as the "Target Area," and a surrounding 250-yard "Buffer Zone." The Authority, a governmental instrumentality, will be managed by a Board of Directors appointed by the Charles County Commissioners and will be self-sustaining starting in fiscal year 2036. Its primary functions include supporting a neighborhood revitalization plan developed in coordination with residents, assisting private entities in developing housing and commercial units, and attracting new businesses. The Authority is granted broad powers, including the ability to acquire property through various means, enter into contracts, make loans and grants, and operate projects under specific conditions. It is generally exempt from certain state and local taxes and assessments, though property sold or leased to private entities will be subject to real property taxes. The bill also creates a dedicated Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority Fund for administrative expenses and consulting fees, and exempts this fund from certain provisions regarding the accrual of interest earnings to the State's General Fund. The Authority will be subject to the Public Information Act and Open Meetings Act, and its officers and employees will be subject to the Public Ethics Law. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Waldorf Urban Redevelopment Corridor Authority in Charles County; requiring the Authority to support and develop a certain neighborhood revitalization plan in coordination with certain residents; authorizing the Authority to modify certain boundaries, subject to a certain vote; requiring the Authority to take certain actions regarding the finances of the Authority; exempting the Authority from certain taxation or assessments under certain circumstances; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Charles County Senators
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2026 )
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OK bill #SB1593 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Higher education; removing language regarding the promulgation of rules and the presidential search process for the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the law concerning the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing specific requirements for the Board to create its own rules and policies, as well as eliminating outdated language and the detailed process for selecting the university's president. The existing law, Section 4663 of Title 70 of the Oklahoma Statutes, outlines the composition and duties of this Board, which is a corporate body responsible for overseeing the Tulsa campus. The bill's changes aim to streamline operations by removing the mandate for the Board to promulgate rules and enact policies, and it also removes the specific steps previously required for the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (often referred to as the A&M Board) and the Board of Trustees to jointly conduct a presidential search. The bill also includes an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; removing requirement for the Board to promulgate certain rules and enact certain policies; removing outdated language; removing language regarding presidential search process; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Todd Gollihare (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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TN bill #SB2136 • Last Action 03/05/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, making them subject to its penalties and remedies. It expands the investigative authority of the Attorney General and Reporter to look into unlawful activities, including those related to gambling, and grants them powers to gather information and compel compliance. Additionally, the bill clarifies and expands the investigative and enforcement powers of the sports wagering council, allowing them to investigate not only licensed entities but also other individuals involved in illegal gambling activities, and it also makes technical changes to terminology related to the sports wagering council.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Ferrell Haile (R)*, Paul Rose (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
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OK bill #SB1420 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Open Meeting Act; permitting public bodies to provide opportunity for public comment. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which requires public bodies to provide public notice of their meetings. Specifically, it allows public bodies to offer a reasonable opportunity for the public to comment on agenda items before any business is conducted, and they can establish written rules for the timing, manner, and order of these comments, including limiting the length of individual comments or requiring pre-registration, as long as these rules are applied fairly and help the meeting run efficiently. However, the bill clarifies that public bodies are not required to allow public comment. The bill also updates some statutory language and references and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 311, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 60, O.S.L. 2024 (25 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 311), which relates to notice; permitting public bodies to provide opportunity for public comment; authorizing certain limitations on public comment; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mark Mann (D)*, Daniel Pae (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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FL bill #S0830 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain personal identifying and location information of county and city administrative officials. Specifically, the bill protects the home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth of current county administrators, deputy and assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy and assistant city managers. The exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment of these officials' spouses and children, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill includes a statement of public necessity explaining that such information could be used to perpetrate fraud or acts of revenge against these public officials and their families, potentially jeopardizing their safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill provides a mechanism for officials to request the release of their exempt information and specifies that the exemption applies to information held before, on, or after the effective date, which is July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, including the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Thomas Leek (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/09/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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NH bill #HB1650 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code Act that creates comprehensive privacy and safety regulations for online services and platforms that are likely to be accessed by minors. The bill defines a "covered business" as an entity that generates most of its revenue online, collects personal data, and has products reasonably likely to be accessed by minors. It requires businesses to configure default privacy settings to the highest level of protection for minors, including hiding account existence, disabling direct messaging with adults, preventing location sharing, and disabling push notifications. The law prohibits businesses from collecting or using minors' personal data beyond what is necessary to provide the specific service, restricts algorithmic recommendations, and mandates transparency about data collection and usage. Businesses must also implement age assurance methods that protect user privacy, immediately delete unnecessary data, and provide appeal processes for age determinations. The Attorney General is tasked with developing rules to enforce these provisions, with the law set to take effect on January 1, 2027. Violations will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the law is designed to protect minors' online experiences without infringing on their rights or ability to access information.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an age-appropriate design code which limits businesses' ability to collect and use the personal data of minors in the state. The bill also limits what may be considered publicly available information which businesses may collect and use, and authorizes the attorney general to establish rules to enforce such provisions.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Melissa Litchfield (R)*, Brian Nadeau (R), James Thibault (R), Laurence Miner (R), Paul Terry (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar)
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MS bill #SB2476 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create a program that offers an alternative to formal disciplinary actions for licensed pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are struggling with substance abuse or a mental health condition. For this program to be available, the licensee's participation must be voluntary and initiated before any disciplinary hearing takes place, and they may be required to help cover the costs of any treatment or education they receive. Crucially, all information and records related to a licensee's involvement in this program will be kept confidential and will not be accessible under Mississippi's public records law, ensuring privacy for those seeking help.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy To Establish An Alternative-to-discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Set Forth Minimum Program Criteria; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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NJ bill #S3735 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by Hurricane Ida remnants, specifically by doubling the mortgage forbearance period from one year to two years for those who receive a Certification of Eligibility for Forbearance, which is a document confirming their eligibility for such relief. Additionally, it extends the duration of a court-ordered stay, which pauses foreclosure proceedings, to two years from the initial award or until January 1, 2027, whichever comes first, instead of the previous one-year limit or January 1, 2026. These changes are retroactive to January 1, 2026, and take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: This bill extends foreclosure protections for certain homeowners impacted by remnants of Hurricane Ida. Under current law, storm-impacted homeowners issued a Certification of Eligibility for Forbearance entitle the applicant to receive a one-year mortgage forbearance from their mortgage servicer. Further, a storm-impacted homeowner who is the subject of a foreclosure proceeding is awarded, by the court and upon application by the property owner for good cause shown, a stay in the foreclosure proceedings. This bill would extend the one-year forbearance to a two-year forbearance and provides that the award of a stay would conclude upon the earlier of: the conclusion of two years, rather than one year, following the initial award of a stay of foreclosure proceedings; or January 1, 2027, rather than January 1, 2026. The bill would take effect immediately and be retroactive to January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Douglas Steinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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NE bill #LB1096 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Adopt the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, authorize the withholding of records relating to critical water infrastructure, and provide civil and criminal penalties
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act," aims to bolster state security by introducing new regulations and penalties. The "Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act" portion establishes rules against importing high-risk agricultural pathogens or pests into the state without a permit, with violations carrying felony penalties, escalating to a Class IIA felony if concealment is involved, the act is committed on behalf of a foreign government, or actual economic damage exceeds one million dollars. The "Critical Infrastructure Protection Act" component focuses on safeguarding essential systems like utilities, transportation, and telecommunications by prohibiting foreign adversaries from accessing or controlling them, requiring companies involved with critical infrastructure to register with the Attorney General, undergo background checks for employees with access, and store data outside of foreign adversary countries. It also mandates the removal of prohibited software from foreign adversaries from critical infrastructure and allows for the withholding of records related to critical water infrastructure to prevent potential harm. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to allow for the withholding of records pertaining to critical water infrastructure and imposes civil penalties on communications providers that violate certain security provisions related to foreign-sourced equipment.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to state security; to amend section 84-712.05, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 86-125, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to provide for criminal penalties; to provide duties for the Attorney General; to adopt the Preventing Lethal Agricultural and National Threats Act; to adopt the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act; to authorize the withholding of records relating to critical water infrastructure as provided; to provide a civil penalty for certain communications providers as prescribed; to harmonize provisions; to provide severability; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Eliot Bostar (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Hearing (12:00:00 3/5/2026 Room 1524)
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RI bill #H7956 • Last Action 03/05/2026
JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION TO STUDY BLOCKCHAIN AND CRYPTOCURRENCY (Creates a 5 member commission to recommend legislative proposals for blockchain and cryptocurrency, and submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, and would expire on February 5, 2028.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This joint resolution establishes a special five-member legislative commission to study blockchain and cryptocurrency, with the goal of making the state a leader in these areas while ensuring consumer protections. The commission will be chaired by the Secretary of Commerce or their designee and will include the Director of the Department of Business Regulation or their designee, along with three public members appointed by various state officials, including representatives with expertise in blockchain technology, finance, and federal securities law. The commission's duties include reviewing national trends, assessing the current legal landscape in the state, studying non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gathering expert opinions, and developing legislative proposals. The commission is required to submit an interim progress report by January 5, 2027, and a final report by January 5, 2028, after which it will expire on February 5, 2028. The final report must detail national data, the state's current status, and specific legislative recommendations. Both reports will be submitted electronically and posted online for public access.
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Bill Summary: Joint Resolution Creating A Special Legislative Commission To Study Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (creates A 5 Member Commission To Recommend Legislative Proposals For Blockchain And Cryptocurrency, And Submit An Interim Progress Report By January 5, 2027, And A Final Report By January 5, 2028, And Would Expire On February 5, 2028.)
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stephen Casey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NJ bill #S3776 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requires certain institutions of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institutions to submit certain documentation on online program managers to Secretary of Higher Education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires colleges and universities, including proprietary institutions that grant degrees, to report on their dealings with online program managers (OPMs), which are companies that help deliver online degree and certificate programs by providing services like marketing, student recruitment, instruction, and technology support. Specifically, these institutions must submit an annual expenditure report to the Secretary of Higher Education detailing how the OPM spent money on behalf of the institution, broken down into categories such as advertising, student services, and curriculum development. The OPM itself must first provide a detailed report of its expenditures to the institution. The bill also mandates that institutions report the total payments made to OPMs, the number of students receiving state financial aid in OPM-serviced programs, and the amount of state operating aid received by the institution compared to what was paid to the OPM. Furthermore, institutions must submit copies of their contracts with OPMs to the Secretary of Higher Education within 60 days of a new contract, significant changes, renewals, or for existing contracts upon the bill's effective date. The Secretary will then publish these expenditure reports online, and while most information will be public, institutions can designate certain contract or report details as confidential if certified by their General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer, though this confidential information will only be accessible to employees of the Secretary of Higher Education's office.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires each institution of higher education and degree-granting proprietary institution that contracts with an online program manager (OPM) to submit an annual expenditure report to the Secretary of Higher Education concerning the spending activities of the company. To assist in the preparation of this report, the bill requires the OPM to submit an annual report to the institution detailing all expenditures made on behalf of the institution during the prior academic year. In addition to any other information required by the Secretary of Higher Education, this report would be required to specify the amounts expended by the OPM on each of the following categories of expenditure: (1) advertising and marketing services; (2) recruiting, admissions, and financial services; (3) instruction services; (4) student support services; (5) technology resources and support services; and (6) curriculum development materials. Under the bill, the annual expenditure report submitted by the institution to the secretary would be required to include, at a minimum, the following information: (1) the information provided in the OPM's annual report; (2) the total payments made by the institution to the OPM during each semester of the prior academic year; (3) the number of students who received State financial assistance during the prior academic year and were enrolled in each academic program for which the OPM provided services; and (4) the amount of State operating aid received by the institution on a per-student basis during the prior academic year, and the per-student amount provided to the OPM. The bill also requires the Secretary of Higher Education to publish each annual expenditure report on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Under this bill, an institution of higher education and proprietary degree-granting institution are required to submit a copy of any contract between the institution and an online program manager to the Secretary of Higher Education for review within 60 days following: (1) the execution of a new contract; (2) any substantive change in contractual terms; (3) the renewal of a contract; and (4) for any contract currently in effect, the effective date of this bill. The bill further provides that any information filed with the secretary pursuant to the bill's provisions may be disclosed in accordance with P.L.1963, c.73 (C.47:1A-1 et seq.), commonly referred to as the open public records act. An institution of higher education or proprietary degree-granting institution will be required to separately identify any confidential information filed with the office pursuant to the bill, and any information that is not identified as confidential information will be considered public information and subject to disclosure. As used in the bill, "confidential information" is defined to include information contained in a report or contract filed with the office pursuant to the bill that has been certified by the General Counsel or Chief Financial Officer preparing the filing as confidential or proprietary information.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Mcknight (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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NJ bill #S3789 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Establishes certain safety requirements concerning transportation network companies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances safety for users of transportation network companies (TNCs), which are services like Uber or Lyft that connect riders with drivers through a digital network. It prohibits individuals with certain criminal convictions, including serious violent crimes and those related to human trafficking, from driving for TNCs, and requires drivers to report any new convictions within 48 hours. TNCs must implement a "zero tolerance policy" for specific crimes against drivers and riders, investigate complaints promptly, and revoke access for those found to have violated the policy, while also providing a process for reconsideration. To ensure driver identity, TNCs must use verification methods, and all prearranged rides will be continuously audio recorded, with optional video recording, at no extra cost to the rider, and drivers must display signs indicating the recording. The bill also mandates that TNCs maintain detailed records, including these recordings, and prohibits them from altering rider or driver ratings unless they are due to bias or fraud. Furthermore, TNCs must prevent drivers and riders from sharing food or beverages, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) can conduct random checks to ensure compliance. TNCs are also required to develop additional safety policies, share them with state officials and drivers, and issue annual reports on safety incidents and discrimination. Finally, the bill establishes legal recourse for individuals injured due to violations of these safety provisions and clarifies that certain contract clauses attempting to limit TNC liability or waive rights, especially concerning sexual misconduct or assault, are void.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes certain safety requirements for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and riders. Specifically, the bill prohibits an applicant or driver from utilizing a TNC's digital network and providing prearranged rides if the applicant or driver has been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes or allows an unauthorized individual to use the applicant's or driver's authorized driver profile. The bill requires applicants and drivers who have been convicted of or pled guilty or nolo contendere to certain crimes to notify a TNC within 48 hours after the conviction was pronounced or the plea was entered. Additionally, the bill requires each TNC to establish and implement a zero tolerance policy (policy) on certain crimes against drivers and riders and to develop a procedure for investigating complaints alleging violations of the policy. If the results of the investigation corroborate the complaint, the TNC is required to revoke the driver's or rider's access to the digital network. The bill requires each TNC to establish procedures by which the driver or rider may submit a request for reconsideration and by which the TNC may resolve the request for reconsideration. The bill requires each TNC to establish certain verification methods to ensure that the driver providing a prearranged ride is the authorized driver. Each prearranged ride is to be continuously audio recorded and, if the driver or rider elects, video recorded, using technology provided by and maintained by the TNC, at no additional expense to the rider. Drivers are to display signs indicating the prearranged ride is being audio recorded and, if applicable, video recorded. The bill establishes certain requirements regarding data obtained and records maintained by TNCs and prohibits TNCs from altering any ratings or reviews assigned by riders and drivers, unless the ratings or reviews are motivated by bias or fraud. Further, the bill requires TNCs to prohibit drivers and riders from offering, selling, or otherwise providing food or beverage to another driver or rider and authorizes the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to conduct randomized compliance checks. Under the bill, TNCs are to establish additional safety policies, which policies and any updates to the policies are to be distributed to the commission, the Attorney General, and the drivers. Finally, the bill establishes certain causes of action for certain individuals who have been injured due to a violation of certain provisions of the bill and requires TNCs to issue annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature concerning the number of reported instances of certain crimes and discrimination. Under the bill, "authorized driver profile" means a TNC driver's unique user profile on a TNC's digital network, which profile displays the driver's name and other identifying information, and is authorized by the TNC for the purpose of providing prearranged rides.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Paul Moriarty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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UT bill #HB0040 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act by updating definitions and requirements for various construction trades, including electricians, plumbers, and alarm companies. Key changes include establishing new definitions for terms like "construction trade," "qualifier," and specific contractor classifications (e.g., general building contractor, residential electrical contractor). The bill also revises licensing requirements, continuing education mandates for electricians and plumbers, and introduces new provisions for alarm company licensing, including background checks and qualifier requirements. Additionally, it modifies rules regarding retention proceeds in construction contracts, clarifies exemptions from licensure, and updates penalties for unlawful conduct. The bill also introduces a $1 surcharge for certain licenses to fund access to building codes and standards and establishes new sections related to unincorporated entities, financial responsibility, and the Construction Business Registry. The effective date for this bill is January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Peterson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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SD bill #HB1149 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Athletic Trainer Licensure Compact, which is an agreement among states to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice in other member states without needing a separate license in each state. This compact aims to increase public access to athletic training services, promote mobility for athletic trainers, and streamline the licensing process. It establishes a commission to oversee the compact, defines terms like "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state) and "Compact Qualifying License" (a license that meets the compact's requirements), and outlines procedures for background checks, disciplinary actions, and information sharing between states. The bill also requires athletic trainers seeking to participate in the compact to undergo state and federal fingerprint-based criminal background checks, with the trainer responsible for the associated costs.
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Bill Summary: An Act to adopt the athletic trainer licensure compact.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Taylor Rehfeldt (R)*, Sydney Davis (R), Eric Emery (D), Tim Goodwin (R), Liz Larson (D), Peri Pourier (R), Nicole Uhre-Balk (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Remove from Consent Calendar S.J. 481
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FL bill #H1113 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families by making more of their personal information confidential. Specifically, it includes a victim's name and personal identification number, along with any other details that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse them, as exempt from public disclosure. This exemption also applies to information about a victim's family members, legal representatives, or next of kin, and any data that could be used to locate or harass these individuals. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential for 72 hours after an incident and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling (excluding the accused), and "officer" as a certified law enforcement, correctional, or correctional probation officer. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and are subject to future legislative review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim's family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated or received by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kaylee Tuck (R)*, Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #S7030 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates exemptions from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs concerning investigations into violations related to companion chatbots, bots in general, and deidentified data. Specifically, information gathered during notifications or active investigations of these violations will be kept confidential until the investigation concludes or becomes inactive, though it can be shared internally or with other government agencies for official duties, or publicly if it helps locate victims. Upon completion of an investigation, certain information, including personal identifying details, computer forensic reports, and proprietary information (defined as private business information that would harm the company if disclosed and is not publicly available), will remain confidential. These exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal in 2031, and the bill outlines the public necessity for these protections, emphasizing the need to prevent interference with investigations, protect sensitive personal data from identity theft, and safeguard businesses from financial harm and competitive disadvantage.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.9984, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the Department of Legal Affairs relating to notifications or investigations of certain companion chatbot violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9985, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain bot-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 501.9986, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by the department relating to notifications or investigations of certain deidentified data-related consumer protection violations; providing construction; authorizing the department to disclose such information during an active investigation for specified purposes; requiring that certain information remain confidential and exempt upon the completion or cessation of an investigation; defining the term “proprietary information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations, Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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NJ bill #S3737 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Requires municipalities to accept complaints and provide certain municipal announcements by electronic means.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipalities to establish electronic systems for residents to submit complaints and receive important announcements, aiming to increase transparency and accessibility. Specifically, municipalities must provide an online form on their website for submitting complaints, and if a municipality lacks a website, the Department of Community Affairs will host a form for them. Additionally, municipalities must set up a system for residents to sign up for electronic notifications, such as emails or text messages, about various municipal matters including public meeting notices, budgets, emergencies, and traffic changes, with "municipal announcement" defined as information relevant to the municipality. Crucially, the implementation of these electronic systems is contingent upon funding being made available through state appropriations or grants, and any actions taken under this bill will not be considered a government function, thus exempting them from the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," which governs lawsuits against government entities.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires municipalities to have electronic systems in place to receive complaints and to provide certain municipal announcements. The complaint system required by the bill would allow an individual to fill out and transmit a complaint form on the Internet website of the municipality. The notification system would allow an individual to sign up to receive electronic announcements of certain municipal information through e-mail, text messages, social media, or other electronic means. While many municipalities already have such systems in place, many do not. This bill would require all municipalities to have these systems in order to ensure that all residents of the State receive the benefits of these transparency measures. In light of the unfunded mandate provisions of the State Constitution, under which a State law may be declared unconstitutional if it does not authorize resources other than the property tax to offset the additional direct expenditures required for its implementation, this bill would only require the implementation of these electronic systems if funding is made available for those purposes through State appropriations, grants, or otherwise. Further, any action undertaken pursuant to the provisions of the bill would not be deemed to be an exercise of a government function and not be subject to the provisions of the "New Jersey Tort Claims Act," N.J.S.59:1-1 et seq.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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OK bill #SB2135 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Counties; authorizing counties to utilize purchasing cards through depositories. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes counties to obtain and use county purchase cards, which are like credit cards for official county business, issued through a county depository, meaning a bank where the county keeps its funds. The bill sets specific rules for how these cards can be used, allowing unlimited transactions for purchases made under existing county or multi-county contracts, for utilities, payments to other government entities (intergovernmental payments), emergency purchases, and professional services. For all other purchases made with these cards, there will be a limit of $5,000 or whatever limit the county purchasing agent sets, as long as it's reasonable. Cardholders must sign an agreement and receive training, and all purchases made with these cards must be published as required by law, similar to how other county expenses are reported. The bill also requires that competitive bidding, emergency procedures, and purchase order rules still apply unless specifically exempted, and it allows county commissioners to solicit bids from banks to provide the purchase card program, awarding the contract based on the best overall benefit to the county. This change is considered an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to counties; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505), which relates to purchasing procedures for counties; authorizing counties to obtain and utilize county purchase cards through depositories; providing transaction parameters; providing internal controls and publication requirements; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aaron Reinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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FL bill #H1263 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the oversight and regulatory functions of the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) by expanding its responsibilities, refining its examination processes, and introducing new reporting and background check requirements for entities under its jurisdiction. Key provisions include clarifying that the OIR is responsible for all activities concerning entities it regulates, requiring covered entities to notify the OIR of security breaches and provide information upon request, and empowering both the OIR and the Department of Financial Services (DFS) to issue cease and desist orders and seek injunctions for enforcement. The bill also updates examination procedures by allowing the Financial Services Commission (FSC) to adopt the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook, mandates the OIR to examine administrators under certain conditions, and establishes a process for the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to accept and process fingerprints for background checks of individuals involved in insurance entities, with costs borne by the applicants. Furthermore, it revises the factors the OIR considers when determining if insurance rates are excessive, inadequate, or discriminatory, mandates adequate projection for private passenger automobile insurance rates, and requires the OIR to determine minimum rate differentials for windstorm damage mitigation techniques that meet or exceed Florida Building Code standards, while allowing insurers to seek additional differentials. The bill also introduces new requirements for rate filings, mandates the notification of premium discounts for personal lines residential property insurance at policy issuance and renewal, and requires the OIR to contract with a state university for a database of mitigation inspection forms, with property insurers needing to file policyholder forms within a specified timeframe. It removes a requirement for insurers to report on paid residential and commercial property insurance claims and mandates monthly reporting for private passenger automobile insurers. New sections are created to require group capital calculation reports and liquidity stress tests for certain insurance holding company systems, with exemptions and specific filing requirements, and to prohibit certain representations about these reports and tests, while allowing insurers to rebut false statements. Finally, the bill establishes a registration process for attorneys-in-fact of reciprocal insurers, including requirements for application, renewal, and grounds for denial or revocation, and allows for administrative fines in lieu of suspension or revocation, with the stipulation that such fines cannot be borne by an insurer.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the Office of Insurance Regulation; amending s. 20.121, F.S.; providing that the Office of Insurance Regulation is responsible for all activities concerning entities under its jurisdiction; amending s. 501.171, F.S.; requiring covered entities under the office's jurisdiction to copy the office on certain notices and provide certain information, upon request, to the office; amending s. 624.310, F.S.; authorizing the Department of Financial Services and the office to issue and deliver cease and desist orders for certain activities; authorizing the department and the office to seek an injunction for enforcement of such order; amending s. 624.316, F.S.; removing a provision authorizing the Financial Services Commission to adopt the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook; amending s. 624.3161, F.S.; requiring the office to examine administrators under certain circumstances; authorizing the commission to adopt by rule the Market Conduct Examiners Handbook; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process fingerprints taken of certain persons; providing applicability; specifying procedures for fingerprinting; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; requiring hb1263 -03-e1the Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to conduct certain background checks; requiring that certain fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review criminal history background checks and make certain determinations; authorizing the Department of Law Enforcement to exchange certain records with the office; specifying that certain criminal records be used by the office for certain purposes; amending s. 627.062, F.S.; revising the factors that the office must consider in determining if insurance rates are excessive, inadequate, or discriminatory; amending s. 627.0628, F.S.; requiring private passenger automobile insurance to be adequately projected; amending s. 627.0629, F.S.; requiring the office to determine minimum rate differentials for windstorm damage mitigation techniques that meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the Florida Building Code; authorizing insurers to seek additional rate differentials; amending s. 627.0645, F.S.; revising requirements of rate filing with the office for certain insurers; amending s. 627.711, F.S.; requiring that certain discount notification forms for personal lines hb1263 -03-e1residential property insurance policies be sent to insureds at the time of policy issuance and renewal; requiring the office to contract with a state university to design, operate, upgrade, and maintain a specified database; requiring property insurers to file certain policyholder forms within a specified timeframe in the database beginning on a specified date; requiring the commission to adopt rules; amending s. 627.7152, F.S.; removing a provision requiring insurers to report on residential and commercial property insurance claims paid in a certain year; amending s. 627.915, F.S.; requiring private passenger automobile insurers to file specified monthly reports beginning on a specified date; requiring the commission to adopt rules; removing the requirement for certain insurers to submit such report; removing an exemption for certain insurers; creating s. 628.8011, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring certain persons to file a group capital calculation report annually by a specified date; providing requirements for such report; exempting certain insurance holding company systems from filing such report; requiring certain non-United States-based insurance holding company systems to file a group capital calculation report; authorizing the office to hb1263 -03-e1exempt certain persons from filing such report under certain circumstances; authorizing the filing of a limited group capital filing instead of the group capital calculation report under certain circumstances; authorizing the office to require certain insurance holding company systems to file such report despite qualifying for an exemption under certain circumstances; requiring the office to establish certain criteria and publish certain information on its website; authorizing the commission to adopt certain rules; creating s. 628.8012, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring certain persons to annually file results of a liquidity stress test in compliance with specified instructions; providing an exemption; authorizing the office to adopt rules; creating s. 628.8013, F.S.; providing that a certain report and test are for specified purposes; prohibiting certain representations or statements by certain persons; authorizing an insurer to rebut certain information in a written publication under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.53, F.S.; requiring attorneys in fact of reciprocal insurers to obtain a registration; providing requirements for the application of such registration; prohibiting fees for registration and registration application; requiring hb1263 -03-e1the office to investigate applicants; authorizing the office to issue registrations to applicants under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.54, F.S.; providing for automatic renewal of the registration of an attorney in fact; creating s. 629.55, F.S.; authorizing the office to deny, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the registration of an attorney in fact under certain circumstances; creating s. 629.56, F.S.; providing for when an order of suspension or revocation of a registration is effected; authorizing the office to publish certain notice in newspapers of general circulation; creating s. 629.57, F.S.; providing a limitation on the period of suspension of an attorney in fact registration; providing that a registration is automatically reinstated after the suspension ends; creating s. 629.58, F.S.; authorizing the office to issue administrative fines in lieu of suspension or revocation; prohibiting a fine from being borne by an insurer; amending ss. 634.141, 634.314, and 634.416, F.S.; conforming cross- references; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce Committee, Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Linda Chaney (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Received
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OK bill #SB2040 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program, which aims to preserve awareness of the 1921 Tulsa civil unrest. Key changes include expanding eligibility to include students from any public school district in the state who are direct lineal descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, and increasing the family income limit for eligibility to $128,000 annually, with this limit adjusted each year for inflation. Applicants who are direct lineal descendants are now exempt from this income limit, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be used for income verification. The bill also removes previous criteria related to the applicant's high school's free and reduced lunch program participation and their census block area's poverty level. A community advisory committee will now be involved in the scholarship selection process, with specific members appointed by the Chancellor of Higher Education, including descendants of those impacted by the massacre. The bill also clarifies that scholarships can be used for various educational expenses beyond tuition, such as fees, textbooks, materials, and room and board, and prioritizes direct lineal descendants for scholarships.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 2621, 2623, and 2625, which relate to creation of and eligibility for the program; providing purpose of program; modifying eligibility for program; increasing income limit for certain eligibility; directing income limit to be adjusted annually; exempting certain applicants from certain income limit; allowing certain form to be used to verify income; removing certain eligibility criteria; directing the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to give first priority status to certain applicants; modifying process for verifying documentation of lineage; directing certain rules to include certain criteria; requiring application form to include certain language; removing language authorizing annual award of scholarships to certain students; directing the State Regents to involve certain community advisory committee in selection process; providing for composition of and appointments to advisory committee; directing certain university president to submit a list of proposed members; directing advisory committee to review certain applications and make certain recommendations; directing the State Regents to select recipients from certain list; prescribing income limitation for eligibility retention; limiting the number of scholarships that may be awarded to certain students; defining term; directing certain students to be given priority; allowing certain grants and scholarships to be used on certain expenses; directing certain applicants to always be given first priority status; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Regina Goodwin (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
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NJ bill #S3814 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new process for out-of-State institutions of higher education to obtain a license to offer college credit-bearing courses or degree programs within the State, requiring them to submit a detailed petition to the Secretary of Higher Education (secretary). This petition must include information on the institution's accreditation, financial stability, faculty qualifications, and a crucial "impact analysis" that assesses the demand for the proposed program and its potential effects on existing in-State programs, particularly concerning clinical placements and supervisor availability for students. The secretary will then share the petition with all in-State higher education institutions for public comment and forward it, along with comments, to the New Jersey Presidents' Council for a recommendation before making a final decision. Licenses will only be granted if the proposed offerings meet State quality standards, are financially viable, serve a demonstrable need without unduly harming existing programs, and align with the State's higher education plan. The bill also mandates annual reporting from both the secretary on petition outcomes and from licensed out-of-State institutions on their operations, and grants the secretary the authority to suspend or revoke licenses for failing to meet performance standards, misrepresenting data, or negatively impacting in-State students' access to placements.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires an out-of-State institution seeking to offer a college credit-bearing course, academic degree completion program, or complete academic degree program with a physical presence in the State to petition the Secretary of Higher Education (secretary) for licensure. The bill details the specific information that is required to be included in the licensure petition. The bill also requires that an impact analysis of the proposed course or program be included in the petition. The analysis will consider issues such as the unmet demand in the State for the course or program and its impact on clinical placements and supervisor availability to students enrolled in existing in-State programs. The bill directs the secretary to review all licensure petitions and distribute a brief summary of the petition's content, and information on how to access the petition on the website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education, to all institutions of higher education in the State, and provide an opportunity for public comment. The secretary would then send the petition and all comments received on the petition to the New Jersey Presidents' Council for review and recommendation to the secretary. Finally, after considering the recommendation of the New Jersey Presidents' Council, the secretary is required to issue a final determination on the petition. The secretary is directed to license only those institutions that meet all the petition requirements and whose proposed offerings:· meet State standards of quality and provide a plan for the ongoing monitoring of student outcomes;· are fiscally viable;· serve a demonstrable need and demonstrate that the proposed course of program will not unduly impact existing in-State programs; and· are in accordance with the comprehensive Statewide plan for higher education required under current law, if applicable. The bill requires the secretary to prepare an annual report on the petitions submitted pursuant to this bill, detailing the number of petitions reviewed, their outcomes, and summarizing recommendations provided by the New Jersey Presidents' Council. Under the bill, each out-of-State institution licensed to provide a course or program in the State is required to provide an annual report to the secretary. The report would include certain information on enrollment, program and faculty changes, student outcomes, and clinical and field placements. The bill directs the secretary to ensure that an out-of-State institution licensed to provide a course or program in the State meets a minimum acceptable level of performance, as determined by the secretary. The secretary may suspend or revoke the institution's license if the secretary determines the out-of-State institution:· fails to meet the minimum acceptable level of performance;· misrepresents data submitted to the secretary or fails to meet reporting standards; or· adversely impacts the access of students enrolled in an in-State institution of higher education to clinical and field placements. Current regulations promulgated by the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education have established a process for the approval of courses and programs offered in New Jersey by out-of-State institutions. This bill revises that process.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John McKeon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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FL bill #S7024 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Operational Technology Information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, amends Florida Statutes to create exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements for certain cybersecurity, information technology (IT), and operational technology (OT) information held by government agencies. The bill defines terms like "cybersecurity" as protecting IT or OT to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data, and "operational technology" as hardware and software that directly monitors or controls physical devices. It exempts information such as network schematics, hardware and software configurations, encryption details, incident response practices, risk assessments, and login credentials if their disclosure could facilitate unauthorized access or modification of agency data or systems. It also exempts portions of meetings that would reveal this protected information, requires recordings of such meetings to be kept confidential, and makes these exemptions retroactive and subject to future legislative review. Additionally, the bill repeals existing laws related to data security for the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and state postsecondary education institutions, and includes a statement of public necessity explaining why this information needs to be protected to prevent cyberattacks and maintain essential government functions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0725, F.S.; revising definitions and defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the cybersecurity, information technology, and operational technology information held by an agency; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for any portion of a meeting that would reveal such information; providing for retroactive application of the exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; amending ss. 15.16, 24.1051, 101.5607, 106.0706, 112.31446, 119.07, 119.071, 119.0712, 119.0713, 119.0714, and 282.318, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 627.352, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; repealing s. 1004.055, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in state postsecondary education institutions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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OK bill #HB4132 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Technology; liability protections; counties; municipalities; cybersecurity frameworks; State Auditor and Inspector; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides liability protections for counties and municipalities in Oklahoma against civil lawsuits for damages arising from data breaches or cybersecurity incidents, provided they have adopted and reasonably followed recognized cybersecurity frameworks such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework, the Center for Internet Security (CIS) Critical Security Controls, or the ISO/IEC 27000 series of standards. To qualify for this protection, referred to as "safe harbor," local governments must annually self-certify their adherence to a chosen framework, maintain documentation of their cybersecurity practices (including policies, asset inventories, multi-factor authentication, patching, backups, employee training, and incident response plans), and undergo an independent review by an external assessor at least every three years, with the review report kept confidential. Additionally, counties and municipalities can voluntarily share summary information about their cybersecurity efforts with the State Auditor and Inspector for statewide benchmarking and educational purposes. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to technology; providing liability protections for counties and municipalities that adopt recognized cybersecurity frameworks; providing requirements for safe harbor qualification; permitting counties and municipalities to submit summary information to State Auditor and Inspector; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jay Steagall (R)*, Jerry Alvord (R)*, Scott Fetgatter (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Alvord (principal Senate author)
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UT bill #HB0383 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Department of Health and Human Services Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's health and human services laws, primarily focusing on updating existing provisions and clarifying responsibilities within various departments and programs. Key changes include updating decontamination standards, modifying regulations related to tobacco and nicotine product permits, establishing new roles for child protection ombudsmen, and refining the operations of the Compassionate Use Board and the Utah Health Workforce Advisory Council. Additionally, the bill adjusts provisions for Medicaid dental benefits, including a pilot program for dentists and dental hygienists, and expands the scope of dental services that can be provided through Medicaid waivers. It also modifies the Rural Physician Loan Repayment Program to include contracted hiring groups and clarifies the process for admitting individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections to the state hospital. Furthermore, the bill updates the powers and duties of the Division of Services for People with Disabilities, clarifies the role of the ombudsman in investigating complaints, and makes technical adjustments to laws concerning medical examiner records and the rights of child victims in the criminal justice process. Finally, it updates references to specific statutes and includes a new effective date for the bill.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions of the Health and Humans Services code and related provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Logan Monson (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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FL bill #S7016 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 288.075 of Florida Statutes by removing the scheduled expiration of an existing exemption related to confidential records for small business loan programs administered by economic development agencies. Specifically, the bill eliminates language that previously subjected the confidentiality provisions to the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which would have automatically repealed the exemption on October 2, 2026, unless specifically reenacted by the Legislature. By removing these sunset provisions, the bill effectively makes the confidentiality protections for certain loan program information permanent. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (OGSR) is a Florida law that requires periodic legislative review of public records and meeting exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and narrowly crafted. In this case, the Legislature is choosing to continue the existing confidentiality protections for sensitive information related to small business loan programs without a future automatic expiration date. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 288.075, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the administration of small business loan programs held by an economic development agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #H1515 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for sensitive information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for its uterine fibroid research database, meaning records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids will be kept confidential and not accessible to the public under Florida's public records law (s. 119.07(1)) or the State Constitution. This exemption is deemed a public necessity because the Department of Health needs this private medical information, which includes data protected by federal laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), to effectively run the research database and protect individuals' privacy, and it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to extend it. The bill's effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, HB 327, also becoming law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lisa Dunkley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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MS bill #HB1761 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal dates for various provisions related to festival wine permits, which allow certain alcohol manufacturers to sell sealed bottles and provide free samples at festivals. Specifically, it pushes back the repeal date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue these permits from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029. It also extends the expiration of exceptions that allow holders of festival wine permits to bypass the usual requirement of purchasing alcoholic beverages through the state's wholesale distributor system, and it continues to allow distillers, wine manufacturers, rectifiers, blenders, or bottlers to have a financial interest in a festival wine permit until July 1, 2029. Finally, the bill extends the repeal date for the annual privilege license tax for festival permits to July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date Of The Exception To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages For Those Alcoholic Beverages Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Wine Permit; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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FL bill #H1473 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for certain information related to the designation of an organization as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security, meaning that specific details supporting such a designation will not be publicly accessible to protect state and national security. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature decides to extend it, and it will only take effect if similar legislation is also passed. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that keeping this information confidential is crucial for public safety because the Chief of Domestic Security needs to consult with various law enforcement and security agencies and receive highly sensitive information to make these designations.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee, Hillary Cassel (R)*, Nan Cobb (R), William Conerly (R), Kim Kendall (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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FL bill #S7022 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Examination and Assessment Instruments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Florida law regarding the confidentiality of examination and assessment instruments, which are tests and related materials used to measure student learning and program effectiveness. It expands the exemption from public records requirements to include these instruments when they are held by a wider range of educational entities, such as public schools, district school boards, Florida College System institutions, state universities, and their governing boards, as well as the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The bill also requires the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to establish rules for how these records are kept and disposed of, and it allows these educational entities to share confidential information with each other and mandates disclosure to certain state education bodies under specific circumstances. Importantly, the bill clarifies that these changes do not affect students' and parents' rights regarding their educational records. The scheduled repeal of this exemption is extended from 2026 to 2031, and the Legislature has declared a public necessity for this confidentiality, arguing that public disclosure would enable cheating, compromise the integrity of assessments, and lead to significant costs for replacing compromised materials.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 1008.23, F.S.; deleting a duplicative exemption from public records requirements for certain examination and assessment instruments; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for examination and assessment instruments to include such instruments when held by certain entities; requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt rules and regulations, respectively, governing the retention and disposal process for specified records; deleting a provision requiring the State Board of Education and the Board of Governors to adopt certain rules and regulations, respectively, governing access to records; authorizing specified entities to disclose exempt information to certain entities; requiring specified entities to disclose confidential and exempt information in certain circumstances; providing construction; extending the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education Pre-K - 12
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7012 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent several exemptions from public records requirements for information gathered by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) during investigations or examinations. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal dates for exemptions related to information obtained from private rebuilt inspection providers, as well as information related to investigations of individuals suspected of violating certain laws, rules, or orders concerning vehicle titles, dealer licenses, and driver licenses. The Open Government Sunset Review Act, which mandates that certain laws expire unless reviewed and reenacted by the legislature, would have caused these exemptions to end on October 2, 2026, but this bill ensures they will continue indefinitely.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 319.1414, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles as a result of an investigation or examination of a department authorized private rebuilt inspection provider; removing the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 319.25, 320.861, and 322.71, F.S., which provide exemptions from public records requirements for information received by the department as a result of an investigation or examination of a person suspected of having violated certain laws, rules, or orders; removing the scheduled repeal of such exemptions; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/24/2025
• Added: 11/25/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Transportation
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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OK bill #HB3416 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Counties and county officers; county purchasing; soliciting quotes; operations; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to county purchasing procedures in Oklahoma, primarily by allowing the county purchasing agent to solicit quotes in certain situations, clarifying existing language, and repealing outdated provisions. Specifically, it amends Section 1501 to permit the county purchasing agent to solicit telephone quotes when a selected vendor cannot fulfill an order, or to select the next lowest bidder, and also allows for the purchase of fuel after obtaining quotes from at least three vendors. Additionally, it amends Section 1505, which outlines general county government operations and purchasing procedures, by removing language related to "other services" to improve clarity and avoid duplication with definitions of professional services, and also removes a reference to information technology and telecommunication goods in the disposal of equipment section. The bill also includes a provision for recodifying an existing statute and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to counties and county officers; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1501, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501), which relates to county purchasing; permitting county purchasing agent to solicit quotes; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505), which relates to procedures for the operation of county government; repealing language for clarity; providing for recodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Judd Strom (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Preston Stinson (R), Nick Archer (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 3/5/2026 Room 206)
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UT bill #HB0301 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Drug Recodification
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Drug Recodification," technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions related to drugs within the state. It amends various sections of existing law to update definitions, renumber statutes, and ensure consistency in legal language, particularly concerning controlled substances and cannabis. Key changes include updating references to the Utah Controlled Substances Act to "Controlled Substances" and incorporating related offenses from Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, into various legal contexts. The bill also clarifies definitions related to cannabis, medical cannabis, and related products, and adjusts penalties and enforcement mechanisms for violations. Additionally, it updates references to specific sections within the controlled substances statutes, ensuring that the law accurately reflects current numbering and terminology.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions relating to drugs.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Gwynn (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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OK bill #HB3418 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 by expanding its scope to include "quotes" alongside "bids" for public contracts, and establishes new felony offenses for officials who disclose bid information prematurely or solicit insider information, while also making knowing violations of the act a misdemeanor. It adjusts dollar thresholds for various contract types, including requiring competitive bids for school district construction contracts between $25,000 and $50,000, and mandates that bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts be available for a specified period. The bill also allows for electronic bids to forgo a public opening if a live video feed is provided, clarifies who is disqualified from contracts due to conflicts of interest, and permits unsuccessful "quoters" to sue. Furthermore, it directs public agencies to use the lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property exceeding $10,000, outlines procedures for sole-source or sole-brand bidding, and prohibits agencies from writing specifications to unfairly restrict competition, requiring contractors and vendors to disclose ownership and employee information. Finally, it amends accounting procedures for school districts to ensure compliance with these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Section 176, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 176), which relates to trusts for benefit of state, county or municipality and contracts; making certain contracts no longer subject to Public Competitive Bidding Act; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 102, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 106, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 110, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 112, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 114, as amended by Section 729, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, and 114), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 117, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 119.1), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 120, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 121), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 131, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 137, which relate to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; modifying terms; establishing procedure for public construction contracts between Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars and Fifty Thousand Dollars for school district; requiring bidding documents for construction-management trade contracts and subcontracts to be available for set period; authorizing electronic bids with live video feed of bid opening to not have a public bid opening; extending applicability of the Public Competitive Bidding Act to quotes; clarifying persons who are conflicted out of contracts; establishing felony offenses related to insider information related to public bids; requiring change orders or cumulative change orders which exceed certain limits to re- solicit quotes; permitting suit by unsuccessful quoter; establishing that persons who knowingly violate act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor; directing public agencies to use lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property greater than Ten Thousand Dollars; providing procedure for public agencies that solicit bids or quotes pursuant to authorized sole-source or sole-brand bidding procedures; prohibiting public agencies from writing bid or quote specifications for the purpose of restricting bids or quotes; requiring contractors and vendors to provide certain information to awarding public agency; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-135, which relates to system of accounting for school districts; requiring compliance with Section 40 of Title 61; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Judd Strom (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Preston Stinson (R), Nick Archer (R), Gabe Woolley (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Julie Daniels (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 3/5/2026 Room 206)
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NH bill #HB1821 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's election record-keeping and transparency laws, focusing on ballot images and cast vote records from electronic ballot counting devices. The legislation requires that ballot images and cast vote records be retained and made publicly available within 48 hours after an election, with specific provisions to ensure transparency and data integrity. Key requirements include backing up ballot images in at least two secure locations (state and municipal), creating a public website for uniform access, mandating certification of electronic ballot counting devices, and establishing an audit log to track record access. The bill introduces civil fines of $250 to $1,000 for election officials who fail to release records on time, with each day or unrelease record constituting a separate violation. Additionally, the bill clarifies write-in voting instructions, requiring voters to "clearly print" write-in names instead of just "writing in" candidates, and modifies the handling of write-in vote documentation. The legislation aims to increase election transparency while protecting voter privacy by ensuring that no identifying information can link a ballot image to a specific voter. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it may require municipalities to upgrade ballot counting equipment, potentially incurring costs between $10,000 to $100,000, it represents a significant step towards more open and accountable election record-keeping.
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Bill Summary: This bill clarifies the retention period for ballot images and cast vote records and requires that such images and records be made publicly available within the 48 hours following each election and before the statutory recount request deadline.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Julius Soti (R)*, Kelley Potenza (R), Teresa O'Rorke (D), Ellen Read (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6
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OK bill #HB4491 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Schools; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for certain students to participate in extracurricular activities; eligibility requirements; definitions; school athletic association written policy; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, allows school districts to create policies permitting students enrolled in charter schools, virtual charter schools, or those educated through other means (like homeschooling) to participate in the district's extracurricular activities, provided certain conditions are met, such as the activity not being offered by their primary school and adherence to the district's and any relevant athletic association's rules, including academic standards for those educated by other means. It also requires public schools to only join athletic associations, such as the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA), that permit these students to participate in interscholastic activities offered by public school districts, ensuring that all students have opportunities to engage in extracurriculars regardless of their educational setting.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-140, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-140), which relates to student eligibility; authorizing certain virtual charter school students to participate in Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) activities; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for charter school students, virtual charters school students, and students educated by other means to participate in extracurricular activities the district offers; establishing eligibility requirements; providing options for students to participate in other districts under certain circumstances; prescribing participation requirements for students that align with public school district requirements; defining terms; requiring student participants who are educated by other means to adhere to certain academic standards; providing methods of evaluation of academic standards; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to school athletic association written policy; prohibiting public schools from joining a school athletic association that does not allow certain students to participate in activities offered by public school districts; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Kane (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Tammy Townley (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Emergency removed
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OR bill #HB4066 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating to education; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Oregon's education laws, including allowing stipends for members of education service district boards, clarifying rules for the Oregon Health and Science University Board of Directors regarding collective bargaining discussions for student members, and enacting the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children to ease educational transitions for children of military families. It also grants the State Board of Education rulemaking authority for certain criminal records checks and for rules regarding indoor air quality monitoring in classrooms, and modifies provisions related to the distribution of funds for school construction bonds and the reporting of test results by school districts. Additionally, the bill updates language regarding the Department of Education's role in distributing training materials and clarifies that the State Board of Education, not the Department, will adopt rules for certain special education matters and transition services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It also requires school district budget committees to include a member of the educational equity advisory committee, if willing and able, and amends provisions related to a study on farmworker labor standards and workplace protections, as well as exceptions for certain lamps used by school districts and education service districts. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to education; creating new provisions; amending ORS 240.546, 286A.630, 326.552, 326.604, 326.606, 328.542, 332.018, 332.334, 332.356, 332.365, 334.100, 343.065, 343.287, 343.955, 344.755, 353.040, 427.430, 430.217 and 459.488 and section 3, chapter 195, Oregon Laws 2025, and section 1, chapter 568, Oregon Laws 2025; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: President signed.
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NE bill #LB1001 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Change and eliminate provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosures, licenses and wagering on horseracing, assistance to problem gamblers, bingo, gift enterprises, the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue, keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, and the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws governing horseracing and gambling in Nebraska, including modifying requirements for licensed racetrack enclosures to hold a minimum number of live racing days, allowing racetrack license holders to petition for waivers or modifications to these requirements under certain circumstances, and clarifying how funds deducted from wagers are distributed to promote agriculture and horse breeding. It also moves the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling, which oversees assistance for problem gamblers, under the administrative umbrella of the State Racing and Gaming Commission, and adjusts funding sources for problem gambling assistance by including annual gaming tax proceeds and modifying the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund. Additionally, the bill allows individuals who are nineteen years of age or older to play keno at licensed racetrack enclosures, provided it's in an area separate from other casino gaming, and makes other technical adjustments to harmonize existing laws.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to racing and gaming; to amend sections 2-1207.01, 2-1213, 2-1216, 2-1226, 2-1228, 2-1229, 9-831, 9-1001, 9-1002, 9-1003, 9-1004, 9-1006, and 9-1115, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, section 2-1207, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 2-1205, 2-1210, 9-1,101, and 9-1104, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to licensed racetrack enclosure terms and conditions, parimutuel wagering, the distribution of amounts deducted from wagers on horseracing, registration of Nebraska-bred horses, simulcast facilities licenses, and assistance to problem gamblers; to provide for administrative fees; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Commission on Problem Gambling and place such commission for administrative purposes within the State Racing and Gaming Commission; to change and eliminate provisions relating to the Compulsive Gamblers Assistance Fund; to change provisions relating to the Charitable Gaming Division of the Department of Revenue; to provide an exception to the required age for individuals to play keno at a licensed racetrack enclosure; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal section 9-1007, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : General Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Advanced to Enrollment and Review for Engrossment
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OK bill #HB2939 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Elections; facsimile devices; absentee voting; repeal; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends Oklahoma election laws to remove provisions allowing for the use of facsimile devices, commonly known as fax machines, in absentee voting processes, and repeals a specific section of law related to transmitting ballots by facsimile. It updates existing statutes concerning absentee ballot applications, the transmission of ballots to uniformed-service and overseas voters, and the preparation of election notices, by removing references to facsimile transmission and emphasizing electronic mail or other electronic communication methods as alternatives. The bill also clarifies procedures for handling damaged absentee ballots, ensuring that the removal of facsimile options does not hinder the ability of voters to cast their ballots through other approved electronic means or traditional mail.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to elections; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Section 7-129.2, 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 14-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14- 110.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2022, 14-118, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 14-105, 14- 110.1, and 14-118), 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-144, 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-151, which relate to use of facsimile devices in absentee voting; repealing use of facsimile devices in absentee voting processes; repealing 26 O.S. 2021, Section 14-118.1, which relates to transmittal of ballot by facsimile device; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Olsen (R)*, Julie McIntosh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator McIntosh (principal Senate author)
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OK bill #HB1979 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Children; Early Childhood Task Force; membership; election; reports; compensation or reimbursement; expenses; Open Records Act; Open Meeting Act; advice; vision statement; mission; principles; codification; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Early Childhood Task Force, comprised of eighteen members representing various state agencies, legislative branches, and organizations focused on children and families, to study and recommend improvements to early childhood services in Oklahoma. The task force will elect a chair and vice-chair, and may select an honorary chair for ceremonial purposes, with all its proceedings and documents subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring transparency. While task force members will generally serve voluntarily without compensation or reimbursement, state agency employees appointed to the task force may claim expenses from their agency budgets. The task force's recommendations will be considered advisory to the Legislature, not binding on state departments or agencies. Its work will be guided by a vision of robust, equitable, and high-quality early childhood systems, a mission to create a more efficient governance structure for early childhood programs, and principles emphasizing child, family, and community well-being, maximizing efficiencies, equitable access, data-informed approaches, and strengthening the early childhood workforce. The task force's duties include analyzing the current early childhood delivery system and its financing, identifying gaps and inefficiencies, reviewing existing programs across multiple state departments, exploring funding streams, recommending ways to integrate or create new programming, fostering cross-agency collaboration, improving provider support structures, strengthening the healthcare workforce for young children and mothers, and learning from other states' consolidated systems. It will also conduct stakeholder engagement to gather feedback, synthesize this feedback into recommendations for improving the state's delivery system and governance model, and draft a proposed transition plan for any new governance structure, including recommendations for program placement, interagency agreements, necessary funding, and goals for the new entity. Finally, the task force will draft proposed legislation to create this new governance structure, with the act becoming effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to children; creating the Early Childhood Task Force; providing for task force membership; providing for election of chair and vice- chair; permitting the selection of honorary chair; directing task force to provide reports; disallowing certain members from receiving compensation or reimbursement; permitting certain members to claim certain expenses; requiring task force to be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; providing that task force documents and recommendations shall only be considered advice; providing a vision statement; providing a mission; providing principles the task force is to be guided by; providing tasks for the task force; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Trish Ranson (D)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, John Waldron (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Hall (principal Senate author)
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HI bill #SB3016 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating To Privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Hawaii's existing law regarding data and security breaches to better protect individuals' privacy by expanding the definition of "personal information" that triggers notification requirements. It introduces new definitions for "identifier," which includes common identifying details like names, usernames, phone numbers, and email addresses, and "specified data element," which encompasses sensitive information such as social security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, biometric data, and health insurance numbers, with exceptions for certain protected health information. The bill also clarifies that telecommunications carriers who comply with specific federal regulations are considered compliant with the state's security breach notice requirements. These changes are intended to address the evolving landscape of digital privacy and ensure that individuals are notified when a broader range of their personal data is compromised, thereby reducing the risk of identity theft and other harms.
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Bill Summary: Adds definitions of "identifier" and "specified data element" and amends the definition of "personal information" for the purposes of notifying affected persons of data and security breaches under existing state law that governs the security breach of personal information. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with security breach notice requirements under existing state law. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Chris Lee (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Karl Rhoads (D)*, Les Ihara (D), Glenn Wakai (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: 48 Hrs. Notice 3/10/2026.
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FL bill #S7004 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to permanently protect certain confidential information related to conviction integrity unit (CIU) reinvestigations from public disclosure. A conviction integrity unit is a specialized unit within a state attorney's office dedicated to reviewing claims of actual innocence. The bill maintains an existing exemption that keeps CIU reinvestigation information confidential during an active, ongoing, and good faith investigation into a potential wrongful conviction. The protected information includes materials generated during a new investigation after the unit formally accepts a case, but specifically excludes pre-existing criminal investigative information, petitions from applicants, and materials related to certain legal motions. By removing the original sunset provision, the bill ensures that this information remains exempt from public records requirements indefinitely, allowing these sensitive reinvestigations to proceed without potential interference or premature public disclosure that could compromise the investigation's integrity or the applicant's rights.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.071, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain conviction integrity unit reinvestigation information; abrogating the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/10/2025
• Added: 11/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Criminal Justice
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 11/18/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S7002 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends a public records exemption for certain information held by Florida's Department of Military Affairs that is related to the United States Department of Defense (DoD), meaning information stored in DoD systems, transmitted over DoD networks, or otherwise pertaining to the DoD. This exemption, which is subject to a review process under the Open Government Sunset Review Act to ensure its continued necessity, will now remain in effect until October 2, 2031, instead of its previous repeal date of October 2, 2026, meaning the public will continue to have limited access to this specific type of information for an additional five years.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0712, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Military Affairs stored in a United States Department of Defense system of records, transmitted using a United States Department of Defense network or communications device, or pertaining to the United States Department of Defense; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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MS bill #SB2096 • Last Action 03/05/2026
MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services (MDITS), in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to create and implement minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county registrars and election commissioners. These standards are intended to protect the integrity of Mississippi's voter registration and election data within the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), which is the official record of registered voters in each county. These cybersecurity rules must be established by January 1, 2027, and will include ways to check if counties are following them. The results of these checks will be kept confidential, but will be accessible to the State Auditor for auditing purposes and can be requested by MDITS and the Secretary of State. If a county fails to meet these cybersecurity standards after January 1, 2028, its use of Election Support Fund money will be restricted to fixing those compliance issues until they are resolved.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Department Of Information And Technology Services To Establish Minimum Cybersecurity Standards And Policies In Conjunction With The Secretary Of State For County Registrars And Election Commissioners; To Stipulate That Such Standards And Policies Aim To Ensure The Integrity Of Mississippi's Voter Registration And Election Data In The Statewide Elections Management System; To Require Such Policies To Be Established No Later Than January 1, 2027; To Provide For Assessments Of Adherence To The Policies; To Require Confidentiality Of Information; To Grant The State Auditor's Office Authority To Use Such Information For Auditing Purposes; To Allow Mdits And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bart Williams (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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OR bill #HB4144 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Relating to batteries.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a battery producer responsibility program in Oregon, requiring manufacturers and sellers of batteries and products containing batteries (referred to as "covered producers" and "covered products") to manage the end-of-life of these items. Covered producers must join a "battery producer responsibility organization" (a non-profit group acting on behalf of producers) which will then develop and implement a statewide program for the responsible management of "covered batteries" (portable and medium-sized batteries, with some exceptions like those in medical devices or vehicles). These organizations must submit detailed plans to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for approval, outlining how they will ensure convenient collection sites across the state, educate the public about battery recycling, manage collected batteries responsibly, and report annually on their activities. The bill also sets penalties for violations, including significant fines for producers who fail to join a program, and creates a dedicated "Battery Producer Responsibility Fund" to support the DEQ's administration and enforcement of these new regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to batteries; creating new provisions; and amending ORS 459.995.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 25 : Em Levy (D)*, Courtney Neron Misslin (D)*, Hai Pham (D)*, Sue Rieke Smith (D)*, Janeen Sollman (D)*, Tom Andersen (D), Willy Chotzen (D), Lisa Fragala (D), Mark Gamba (D), David Gomberg (D), Ken Helm (D), Shannon Isadore (D), Bobby Levy (R), John Lively (D), Pam Marsh (D), Sarah Finger McDonald (D), Nancy Nathanson (D), Travis Nelson (D), Jules Walters (D), Anthony Broadman (D), Lew Frederick (D), Deb Patterson (D), Katherine Pham (D), Floyd Prozanski (D), Lisa Reynolds (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Third reading. Carried by Neron Misslin. Passed. Ayes, 20; Nays, 8--Anderson, Girod, Linthicum, Nash, Robinson, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 2--Drazan, Hayden.
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SC bill #H4902 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation for Name, Image, or Likeness
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing South Carolina law to clarify what information about intercollegiate athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation is considered public record. Specifically, it removes an exception that previously allowed certain NIL contract documentation held by public colleges and universities to be exempt from public disclosure under the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). However, the bill introduces a new provision stating that records detailing the total amount of money spent on intercollegiate athletics revenue-sharing programs by a public institution each fiscal year *are* subject to FOIA, with specific exceptions for individual athlete payments, sport-specific allocations, and negotiation records, which will remain confidential. This means while the overall spending on these programs will be public, the details of who gets paid what and how much goes to each sport will not be disclosed.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 59-158-50, Relating To An Exemption Of An Intercollegiate Athlete's Name, Image, And Likeness Compensation Contract Documentation Maintained By Public Institutions Of Higher Learning From Public Disclosure Under The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act, So As To Remove An Exception To The Exemption, And To Provide That Records Of Aggregate Revenue Funds Expended For Intercollegiate Athletics Revenue-sharing Programs By A Public Institution Of Higher Learning Each Fiscal Year Are Subject To The South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act Subject To Exceptions From Such Disclosure For Individual Athlete Payments, Sport-specific Allocations, And Negotiation Records. - Ratified Title
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Davey Hiott (R)*, Murrell Smith (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Todd Rutherford (D), Case Brittain (R), Val Guest (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Shannon Erickson (R), Micah Caskey (R), Tommy Pope (R), Neal Collins (R), Brandon Newton (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Bill Hixon (R), Mark Willis (R), Robert Reese (D), Wendell Gilliard (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Ratified R 112
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OK bill #HB1782 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Artificial intelligence education; creating the AI Education Innovation Act, the AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund and the AI Education Advisory Council; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act," establishes a dedicated fund and an advisory council to promote artificial intelligence (AI) education in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund will receive state appropriations, gifts, grants, and other contributions, and will be managed by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES), which will distribute funds quarterly to the State Department of Education, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. These funds are to be used for developing AI educational tools, providing professional development for educators on AI, creating AI-integrated curricula, supporting student programs, and improving necessary infrastructure, with a limit of 5% for administrative costs. Unspent funds will remain with the receiving agencies for future use, and these agencies must submit annual reports detailing their expenditures and outcomes. The bill also creates the Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council, composed of seventeen members representing various educational sectors, government agencies, and the AI industry, to advise on AI education initiatives, review agency reports, identify collaboration opportunities, and monitor trends. The Council will meet at least quarterly, elect a chair and vice-chair, and its meetings will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, with agencies providing necessary staffing support. The act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to artificial intelligence education; creating the Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Act; creating the Oklahoma AI Education Innovation Revolving Fund; providing funding sources; establishing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services as the agency to distribute funds; establishing how often funds shall be distributed; providing allowable uses of funds by agencies; clarifying monies are limited to specified purposes; establishing that monies not expended shall remain with receiving agencies; requiring annual submission of report; directing the State Treasurer to maintain separate accounts; creating the Oklahoma AI Education Advisory Council; providing the membership of Council; providing terms of office for members of the Council; exempting members from dual office holding prohibition; clarifying members shall receive no compensation other than necessary travel expenses; providing the powers and duties of the Council; clarifying limitations of Council's power; directing the Council to submit annual report; directing the Council to meet at least quarterly; requiring the election of a chair and vice-chair; establishing that a majority of members constitutes a quorum; permitting the establishment of subcommittees; clarifying all meetings are subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; directing agencies to provide staffing support; making an appropriation; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Anthony Moore (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*, Nick Archer (R), Danny Williams (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)
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FL bill #S7000 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes permanent a previously temporary exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who have received public emergency shelter, such as during a hurricane or other disaster. The exemption, which is held by the agency that provided the shelter, is being made permanent by deleting language that would have caused it to expire on October 2, 2026, under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, a process designed to periodically review and potentially remove or renew such exemptions.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for the addresses and telephone numbers of persons provided public emergency shelter and held by the agency that provided the emergency shelter; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Military and Veterans Affairs, Space, and Domestic Security
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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FL bill #S1366 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Claims Against the Government
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 768.28, which governs claims against the state and its agencies or subdivisions for torts (civil wrongs). Key provisions include increasing the statutory limits on the state's liability for such claims from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $350,000 per person and $500,000 per incident, while also revising the timeframes for filing claims and the conditions under which a claim is considered denied. The bill also adjusts the statute of limitations for various tort claims against the state, including medical malpractice and wrongful death actions, and makes technical changes and conforming amendments to numerous other statutes to reflect these updates, with the changes taking effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to claims against the government; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; increasing the statutory limits on the liability of the state and its agencies and subdivisions for tort claims; revising exceptions relating to instituting actions on tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions; revising the period after which the failure of certain entities to make a final disposition of a claim shall be deemed a final denial of the claim for certain purposes; revising the statute of limitations for tort claims against the state or one of its agencies or subdivisions and exceptions thereto; deleting obsolete language; making technical changes; providing applicability; amending ss. 29.0081, 39.8297, 343.811, and 944.713, F.S.; conforming cross references; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 45.061(5), 95.11(6)(f), 110.504(4), 111.071(1)(a), 125.01015(2)(b), 163.01(3)(h) and (15)(k), 190.043, 213.015(13), 252.51, 252.89, 252.944, 260.0125(2), 284.31, 284.38, 322.13(1)(b), 337.19(1), 341.302(17), 343.811(3), 351.03(4)(c), 373.1395(6), 375.251(3)(a), 381.0056(9), 393.075(3), 394.9085(7), 395.1055(10)(g), 403.706(17)(c), 409.175(15)(b), 409.993(1), (2)(a), and (3)(a), 420.504(8), 455.221(3), 455.32(5), 456.009(3), 456.076(15)(a), 471.038(3), 472.006(11)(b), 497.167(7), 513.118(2), 548.046(1), 556.106(8), 589.19(4)(e), 627.7491(3) and (4), 723.0611(2)(c), 760.11(5), 766.1115(4), 766.112(2), 768.1355(3), 768.1382(7), 768.295(4), 946.5026, 946.514(3), 961.06(8), 984.09(3), 1002.33(12)(h), 1002.333(6)(b), 1002.34(17), 1002.37(2), 1002.55(3)(l), 1002.83(10), 1002.88(1)(p), 1006.24(1), and 1006.261(2)(b), F.S., relating to offers of settlement; limitations other than for the recovery of real property; volunteer benefits; payment of judgments or settlements against certain public officers or employees; office of the sheriff; the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969; suits against community development districts; taxpayer rights; liability; tort liability; tort liability; limitation on liability of private landowners whose property is designated as part of the statewide system of greenways and trails; scope and types of coverages; effect of waiver of sovereign immunity; driver license examiners; suits by and against the Department of Transportation; rail program; power to assume indemnification and insurance obligations; railroad-highway grade-crossing warning signs and signals; limitation on liability of a water management district with respect to areas made available to the public for recreational purposes without charge; limitation on liability of persons making available to the public certain areas for recreational purposes without charge; school health services program; general liability coverage; behavioral provider liability; rules and enforcement; local government solid waste responsibilities; licensure of family foster homes, residential child caring agencies, and child-placing agencies; lead agencies and subcontractor liability; the Florida Housing Finance Corporation; legal and investigative services; the Management Privatization Act; legal and investigative services; impaired practitioner programs; the Florida Engineers Management Corporation; the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; administrative matters; conduct on premises and refusal of service; physician’s attendance at match; liability of the member operator, excavator, and system; creation of certain state forests, naming of certain state forests, and the Operation Outdoor Freedom Program; official law enforcement vehicles and motor vehicle insurance requirements; the Florida Mobile Home Relocation Corporation; administrative and civil remedies and construction; health care providers and creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors; comparative fault; the Florida Volunteer Protection Act; streetlights, security lights, and other similar illumination and limitation on liability; Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP) prohibited; sovereign immunity in tort actions; liability of corporation for inmate injuries; compensation for wrongful incarceration; punishment for contempt of court and alternative sanctions; charter schools; persistently low-performing schools; charter technical career centers; the Florida Virtual School; school-year prekindergarten program delivered by private prekindergarten providers; early learning coalitions; school readiness program provider standards and eligibility to deliver the school readiness program; tort liability and liability insurance; and use of school buses for public purposes, respectively, to incorporate changes made to s. 768.28, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rules, Jason Brodeur (R)*, Darryl Rouson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/10/26
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FL bill #S1634 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Chief of Domestic Security
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for specific information related to the Chief of Domestic Security's designation of an organization as a domestic or foreign terrorist organization, meaning that certain details about these designations will not be publicly accessible. The Chief of Domestic Security is required to notify the Governor and Cabinet at least seven days before making such a designation, providing written findings to support the decision, and this bill adds that any part of this information that would reveal critical state or national security details will be kept confidential. This exemption is intended to protect sensitive information that the Chief of Domestic Security may receive from various law enforcement and national security agencies during the designation process, and it is subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also states that this exemption is a public necessity for safeguarding state and national security and will take effect on the same date as another related bill, SB 1632, if that bill is enacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 943.03102, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information relating to the designation of an organization as a domestic terrorist organization or a foreign terrorist organization by the Chief of Domestic Security; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice, Judiciary, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1473
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OK bill #HB3415 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires vendors providing services to state agencies to report any subcontracting work, including the tasks completed by the subcontractor and the percentage of the contract they fulfilled, to both the contracting agency and the Central Purchasing Division within ten days of the subcontractor's work completion. The Central Purchasing Division, part of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, will then maintain a public database of all active private vendor contracts with state agencies, detailing the vendor's name, total expected cost, purchase order number, and a description of deliverables, with an exemption for information protected by the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Additionally, state agencies using statewide contracts must provide detailed information about the agreement, including the statement of work, hourly rates with a cap, line-item expenses, and performance guarantees to the Central Purchasing Division. Agencies will also be mandated to conduct post-assessments of fulfilled contract services within thirty days of a milestone or contract end, evaluating completion by the deadline, any delays, and budget adherence, and must report any incomplete contracts in their annual budget submissions along with an estimated completion time.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; requiring all vendors providing services to state agencies to report use of subcontracting; directing vendors to report to the Central Purchasing Division; providing required details for report; directing vendors to file within ten days of completion; directing the Central Purchasing Division to maintain public database of private vendor contracts; providing required information for database; providing an exemption for information protected in the Oklahoma Open Records Act; requiring state agencies to report certain information from statewide contracts to the Central Purchasing Division; directing state agencies to perform post-assessment of fulfilled contract services; providing required information to be included in assessment; directing agencies to report incomplete contracts in annual budget submissions and estimated time for completion; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Preston Stinson (R), Nick Archer (R), Gabe Woolley (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
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FL bill #S0490 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety for Providing Renewal Notices
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to expand an existing exemption from public records requirements for email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Currently, the exemption only applied to email addresses collected for specific renewal notices, but the bill broadens the scope to include email addresses collected for any method of notification, including those related to vessel registrations. The bill recognizes that email addresses are sensitive personal information that could be used for identity theft, consumer scams, or unwanted solicitations if made publicly available. By keeping these email addresses exempt from public records disclosure, the legislation aims to protect individuals' privacy and reduce potential risks. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on the passage of a related bill (SB 488) that expands the department's ability to use email for various notifications beyond just renewal notices.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; expanding an exemption from public records requirements for e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for providing renewal notices to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification generally and not only for the purpose of providing renewal notices; expanding the exemption to include e-mail addresses collected for use as a method of notification related to vessel registrations; providing retroactive applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/13/2025
• Added: 11/14/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ralph Massullo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 11/13/2025
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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MS bill #SB2288 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act; expand CTE incentive grant purposes, and extend repealer.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, makes two primary changes: it allows Career and Technical Education (CTE) incentive grants to be used for purchasing necessary equipment for programs that lead to qualifying industry certifications, which are credentials recognized nationally and linked to in-demand or emerging occupations with competitive wages; and it extends the repeal date of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004 from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029, ensuring the continued operation of the state's consolidated workforce development system. The bill also brings forward existing sections of the Mississippi Code related to this act, which establish the framework for workforce development in the state, including the roles of the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board and local workforce development councils, and the functions of workforce development centers.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Career And Technical Education Incentive Grants To Be Used For Purchasing Needed Equipment For Programs That Lead To Qualifying Industry Certifications; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Repeal Date On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Bring Forward Sections 37-153-1, 37-153-3, 37-153-5, 37-153-7, 37-153-9, 37-153-11 And 37-153-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dennis DeBar (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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OK bill #HB1261 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Motor vehicles; creating the Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor; Corporation Commission; Wrecker and Towing Services Board; Wrecker and Tower Services Board; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division within the Department of Labor and creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board to regulate the towing industry, transferring most of the regulatory authority previously held by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission and the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Labor by November 1, 2026. The new Division will employ staff to investigate consumer complaints about overcharging for nonconsensual towing, recovery, and storage fees, while the Board, composed of nine members with diverse backgrounds including industry representatives and law enforcement, will set rules for licensing, insurance, equipment, and reasonable tow rates for nonconsensual tows (tows performed without the owner's consent). The bill also creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Revolving Fund to administer the Division's operations and makes several amendments to existing laws to reflect these changes, including transferring the Department of Labor's authority over vehicle release from storage and updating definitions and fee structures related to towing services.
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Bill Summary: motor vehicles - Oklahoma Wrecker Services Division - employees - powers - Corporation Commission - Department of Public Safety - Department of Labor - rights - responsibilities - rules - notice - authority - personnel - transfer - Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Board - membership - occupations - eligibility - notice - chair - meetings - quorum - requirements - venue - rules - powers and duties - compensation - reimbursement - removal - laws - Oklahoma Wrecker and Tower Services Revolving Fund - vehicles - exception - removal - storage - agency - rulemaking - rotation logs - licenses - fees - renewals - funds - fee - charges - requirement - allowance - list - letterhead - updates - prices - businesses - investigation - proceedings - complaint - areas - determination - monies - complaints - process - plan - licenses - storage - release - rates - roadway - gifts - Nonconsensual Towing Act of 2011 - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2025
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Hays (R)*, Avery Frix (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Title stricken
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RI bill #S3041 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act by changing how legal fees are handled when a hearing committee is appointed to review a complaint against a law enforcement officer. Previously, the chairperson could appoint legal counsel for the committee upon application from a majority of the committee members, and the law enforcement agency and the accused officer would split the legal fees 50/50, though the chairperson could adjust this. Now, legal counsel can be appointed to assist the hearing committee only if both the law enforcement agency and the accused officer jointly apply in writing, and in such cases, they will each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless they agree to a different arrangement. This change takes effect immediately upon passage of the bill.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend “Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees to allow upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused that the chairperson may appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee, and each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Todd Patalano (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), David Tikoian (D), Stefano Famiglietti (D), Brian Thompson (D), Andrew Dimitri (D), Peter Appollonio (D), John Burke (D), Lou Raptakis (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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MS bill #SB2230 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the use of electronic warrants and electronic signatures within Mississippi's judicial system, allowing for misdemeanor warrants to be issued electronically, similar to how felony warrants can already be handled. It also clarifies that electronic signatures used by the judicial branch, including those on protection orders, are legally valid and enforceable and will not be denied effect simply because they are in an electronic format. This means that applications, signatures, and records in electronic form will have the full force of law, and electronic versions of written records or signatures will satisfy legal requirements for them to be in writing or signed. The bill also outlines security procedures necessary for electronic signatures on warrants and affidavits, ensuring authenticity and secure record-keeping, and specifies how electronic records are considered received by the court. Importantly, it clarifies that while electronic warrants can be used for misdemeanors, this provision does not extend to no-knock warrants.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Misdemeanor Warrants Within The Provision Of Law That Provides For Electronic Warrants; To Clarify That A Signature Utilized By The Judicial Branch Of State Government On A Protection Order Shall Not Be Denied Legal Effect Or Enforceability Solely Because It Is In Electronic Form; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Enrolling
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MS bill #SB2632 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program; create.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act" to provide financial assistance to local governments in Mississippi recovering from the severe winter storm of January 23-27, 2026. The program, administered by the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), will issue loans to eligible counties and municipalities for "eligible expenditures," which are costs reimbursable by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under specific public assistance categories, excluding insured or donated losses. Loans will not be issued after July 1, 2027, and must be repaid within five years. The DFA will oversee loan disbursement, establish repayment terms, and can authorize an administrator to manage the program. Importantly, the DFA is exempt from certain Public Procurement Review Board (PPRB) approval requirements for personal or professional services contracts related to this program. A dedicated "local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund" will be created in the State Treasury to hold loan proceeds and repayments. Loan recipients must establish dedicated revenue sources for repayment if FEMA denies reimbursement, and loan agreements will obligate immediate repayment upon receipt of FEMA funds, with full repayment due within two years of a disallowed reimbursement. To secure repayment, local governments must pledge sales tax revenue distribution or homestead exemption annual tax loss reimbursement. The bill also amends existing law to exempt DFA contracts under this act from PPRB approval and incorporates various sections of Mississippi Code related to emergency management.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program Act; To Define Terms; To Establish The Local Government Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Program To Be Administered By The Department Of Finance And Administration For The Purpose Of Assisting Local Governments In Recovering From The Severe Winter Storm On January 23-27, 2026, By Issuing Loans To Local Governments; To Provide That No Loan Shall Be Issued Under The Authority Of This Act After A Certain Date; To Set Forth The Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Finance And Administration In Administering This Act; To Allow The Department Of Finance And Administration To Authorize An Administrator To Carry Out Any Or All Of The Powers And Duties Enumerated In This Act; To Exempt The Department Of Finance And Administration From Any Requirement That The Public Procurement Review Board Approve Any Personal Or Professional Services Contracts Or Pre-approve Any Solicitation Of Such Contracts For Purposes Of This Act; To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Be Designated As The "local Governments Disaster Recovery Emergency Loan Fund"; To Require Each Recipient Of A Loan Under The Program To Establish A Dedicated Source Of Revenue For Repayment Of The Loan In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Provide That The Executed Loan Agreement Will Obligate The Local Government To Repay The Proceeds Of The Loan Immediately Upon Receipt Of Reimbursements From The Federal Emergency Management Agency; To Provide That The Loan Agreement Shall Provide For The Repayment Of All Funds Received From The Emergency Fund Within Not More Than Two Years From The Date That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declined To Reimburse For An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Require A Recipient Local Government To Pledge Its Sales Tax Revenue Distribution Or Its Homestead Exemption Annual Tax Loss Reimbursement, As The Case May Be, To Meet The Repayment Schedule Contained In The Loan Agreement In The Event That The Federal Emergency Management Agency Declines To Reimburse An Expenditure For Which Loan Proceeds Were Used; To Amend Section 27-104-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Personal Or Professional Service Contracts Entered Into By The Department Are Exempt From Approval By The Public Procurement Review Board; To Bring Forward Sections 33-15-1, 33-15-2, 33-15-3, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-13, 33-15-15, 33-15-17, 33-15-19, 33-15-21, 33-15-23, 33-15-25, 33-15-27, 33-15-29, 33-15-31, 33-15-33, 33-15-37, 33-15-39, 33-15-41, 33-15-43, 33-15-45, 33-15-47, 33-15-49, 33-15-51 And 33-15-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 52 : Scott DeLano (R)*, Juan Barnett (D)*, Jason Barrett (R)*, Andy Berry (R)*, Bradford Blackmon (D)*, Kevin Blackwell (R)*, David Blount (D)*, Nicole Boyd (R)*, Gary Brumfield (D)*, Hob Bryan (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Joel Carter (R)*, Lydia Chassaniol (R)*, Kathy Chism (R)*, Dennis DeBar (R)*, Johnny DuPree (D)*, Jeremy England (R)*, Joey Fillingane (R)*, Hillman Frazier (D)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*, Josh Harkins (R)*, Don Hartness (R)*, Rod Hickman (D)*, Angela Hill (R)*, Briggs Hopson (R)*, Reginald Jackson (D)*, Chris Johnson (R)*, Dean Kirby (R)*, Philman Ladner (R)*, Tyler McCaughn (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Chad McMahan (R)*, Walter Michel (R)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, Rita Parks (R)*, Justin Pope (D)*, Brian Rhodes (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*, Derrick Simmons (D)*, Sarita Simmons (D)*, Daniel Sparks (R)*, Ben Suber (R)*, Jeff Tate (R)*, Lane Taylor (R)*, Joseph Thomas (D)*, Mike Thompson (R)*, Angela Turner-Ford (D)*, Neil Whaley (R)*, Brice Wiggins (R)*, Bart Williams (R)*, Chuck Younger (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Conferees Named McCaughn,DeLano,Whaley
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FL bill #S1220 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Transportation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Florida's transportation laws, including revising the membership of the Florida Transportation Research Institute to include Florida State University, requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within 90 days of a Department of Transportation report to update trail prioritization, and mandating that ports include strategies for maintaining "critical infrastructure resources" (like electricity, fuel, and water) in their strategic plans. It also directs the Department of Transportation to coordinate with other agencies and ports to strengthen the state's maritime industrial base, clarifies the operation of "personal delivery devices" (PDDs) on sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes while prohibiting their use on limited access facilities, and modifies rules for emergency vehicle signals, excluding "cruise lights" (low-intensity, continuously illuminated lights on emergency vehicles not actively responding to an emergency) from requiring drivers to yield. The bill also adjusts limitations on attending driver improvement courses, allows certain rental trucks to elect permanent registration, repeals provisions for digital driver's licenses and electronic insurance verification, and prohibits political subdivisions from unfairly restricting drone delivery services, though it prohibits drone delivery over major theme parks or entertainment complexes without approval. Additionally, it revises airport system duties, requires commercial service airports to plan for critical infrastructure resources, defines "advanced air mobility corridor connection point," allows the Department of Transportation to acquire property for economic development and advanced air mobility, and designates the department as the primary contact for statewide LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) procurement. The bill also modifies regulations for utility facilities in rights-of-way, extending the timeframe for turnpike toll commitments in certain counties and requiring a study on the impact of alternative fuel vehicles on transportation revenue, with an appropriation for this study. Finally, it makes conforming changes to various statutes related to transportation infrastructure, signage, and penalties for damaging autonomous vehicles, and designates a specific interchange as the "New Nolte Road Interchange."
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; amending s. 20.23, F.S.; revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; amending s. 260.0142, F.S.; requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within a certain timeframe for a certain purpose; amending s. 311.14, F.S.; providing requirements for an infrastructure development and improvement component included in a port’s strategic plan; defining the term “critical infrastructure resources”; creating s. 311.26, F.S.; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with the Department of Commerce, specified ports, and the Federal Government for a certain purpose; requiring ports to support certain projects; requiring that such projects be evaluated in a certain manner; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “personal delivery device”; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing the operation of a personal delivery device on certain sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle lanes, and bicycle paths and on the shoulders of certain streets, roadways, and highways; revising construction; prohibiting the operation of a personal delivery device or mobile carrier within certain areas and facilities; prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting, imposing, levying, collecting, or enforcing certain operating fees and advertising regulations; amending s. 316.126, F.S.; revising the visible signals given by an approaching emergency vehicle upon which a driver must yield the right-of-way; providing that the use of cruise lights is not such a visible signal; defining the term “cruise lights”; revising the means by which an emergency vehicle may signal that such vehicle is en route to an emergency; amending s. 316.2071, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating as otherwise authorized unless the personal delivery device meets certain criteria and a human operator is capable of controlling and monitoring its navigation and operation; prohibiting a personal delivery device from operating on a limited access facility; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating within certain facilities and areas; authorizing rulemaking; amending s. 318.14, F.S.; revising a limitation on the number of times a person may elect to attend a basic driver improvement course under certain circumstances; amending s. 320.06, F.S.; authorizing certain rental trucks to elect a permanent registration period; repealing s. 322.032, F.S., relating to digital proof of driver license or identification card; amending ss. 322.059 and 322.15, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; repealing s. 324.252, F.S., relating to electronic insurance verification; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; prohibiting a political subdivision from withholding issuance of a business tax receipt, development permit, or other land use approval to certain drone delivery services and from enacting or enforcing ordinances or resolutions that prohibit drone delivery service operation; revising construction; defining the term “major theme park or entertainment complex”; prohibiting a drone delivery service from operating over or delivering to a major theme park or entertainment complex without certain approval; providing that the addition of a drone delivery service within a certain parking area does not reduce the number of parking spaces in the parking area for a certain purpose; amending s. 332.001, F.S.; revising duties of the Department of Transportation relating to airport systems in this state; amending s. 332.006, F.S.; requiring the department to coordinate with commercial service airports to review and evaluate certain federal policies and programs; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; requiring commercial service airports to develop a plan for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources; providing requirements for such plans; defining the term “critical infrastructure resources”; amending s. 334.03, F.S.; defining the term “advanced air mobility corridor connection point”; revising the definition of the term “transportation corridor”; amending s. 334.044, F.S.; authorizing the department to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials for the promotion of transportation-related economic development opportunities and advanced air mobility; deleting the authority of the department to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire property and materials for the promotion of electric vehicle use and charging stations; authorizing the department to operate and maintain certain research facilities, enter into certain contracts and agreements, require local governments to submit certain applications for federal funding to the department for review and approval before submission to the Federal Government, and acquire, own, construct, or operate airports for a specified purpose; requiring that certain airport acquisitions be approved by the governing body of the airport; authorizing the department to adopt rules; creating s. 334.64, F.S.; providing that the department serves as the primary point of contact for statewide topographic aerial LiDAR procurement and certain cost sharing; authorizing the department to provide certain services to other governmental entities through interagency agreements; authorizing rulemaking; amending s. 337.401, F.S.; prohibiting municipalities and counties from requiring that providers locate or perform surveys of certain facilities; requiring a provider to use certain means to avoid damaging certain facilities under specified circumstances; prohibiting municipalities and counties from taking certain actions relating to certain facility permits; authorizing municipalities and counties to require a bond or other financial instrument; prohibiting municipalities and counties from imposing or collecting a tax, fee, cost, charge, or exaction for the placement of certain communications facilities; revising applicability; revising the definition of the term “application”; prohibiting an authority from requiring compliance with an authority’s provisions regarding placement of communications facilities in certain locations; providing exceptions; requiring that certain authority ordinances apply to all providers of communications services; providing bond requirements; providing requirements for certain financial obligations required by an authority; prohibiting an authority from requiring a deposit or escrow of cash or agreement with certain terms; prohibiting an authority from requiring a communications service provider to indemnify it for certain liabilities; prohibiting an authority from imposing certain landscaping and vegetation management requirements; amending s. 338.231, F.S.; revising the period through which the department, to the extent possible, is required to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose; requiring the department, to the extent possible, to program sufficient funds in the tentative work program for a specified purpose beginning in a specified fiscal year; amending s. 339.81, F.S.; revising construction materials that may be used for certain multiuse trails or shared-use paths; authorizing the department to consider certain sponsorship agreements; amending s. 341.041, F.S.; revising the entities whose specified grants and agreements the department is required to ensure include certain provisions; revising such provisions; amending s. 479.25, F.S.; revising provisions authorizing the owners of certain signs to increase the height above ground level of such signs under certain circumstances to include in such circumstances the permitting or erection of certain ramps and braided bridges; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.19, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for shooting at, within, or into, or throwing, hurling, or projecting certain objects at, within, or in, an autonomous vehicle; amending s. 806.13, F.S.; providing criminal penalties for defacing, injuring, or damaging an autonomous vehicle if the value of the damage is in excess of a specified amount; amending chapter 2006-316, Laws of Florida; revising a specified interchange designation; requiring the department to conduct a study to evaluate certain impacts of alternative fuel vehicles and identify certain policy options; requiring that the study identify, evaluate, and analyze certain information; requiring the department to submit a certain report to the Governor and the Legislature by a specified date; providing an appropriation; amending ss. 311.07, 316.0777, 316.515, 336.01, 338.222, 341.8225, 376.3071, 403.7211, 479.261, 715.07, and 1006.23, F.S.; conforming cross-references; reenacting ss. 320.02(21), 324.021(1), and 324.022(2)(a), F.S., relating to registration requirements, the definition of the term “motor vehicle,” and financial responsibility for property damage, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 316.003, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations, Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development, Transportation, Ralph Massullo (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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MS bill #SB2401 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Workforce development; extend certain dates of repeal and make technical amendments.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends certain dates related to workforce development programs and makes technical amendments to existing Mississippi law. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for the Office of Workforce Development's leasing activities and certain contracts until December 31, 2029, and also extends the repeal date for certain sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act to July 1, 2029. Additionally, the bill makes a technical correction to the definition of "Local workforce investment board" by changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act" and clarifies that the Office of Workforce Development is housed at the Department of Employment Security, not Finance and Administration. Finally, it brings forward Section 37-153-15, which details industry certifications and incentive grants for career and technical education, for potential amendment.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Exemption From Public Procurement Requirements For Leasing By The Office Of Workforce Development; To Extend The Exemption To Certain Contracts; To Amend Section 37-153-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical Amendments; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Office Of Workforce Development's Partial Exemption To Certain Public Procurement Requirements; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of Repeal For Certain Sections Of The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act; To Bring Forward Section 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Returned For Concurrence
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OK bill #HB3742 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Criminal procedure; Due Process Protection Act of 2026; preliminary examinations and proceedings; disclosure; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as The Due Process Protection Act of 2026, aims to enhance protections for defendants in criminal proceedings by mandating increased disclosure of information by the state. It requires the state to provide the defense with a broader range of evidence, including initial and supplemental police reports, summaries of interviews, video and audio recordings, photographs, and scientific reports, often prior to a defendant's initial court appearance or at least 30 days before a preliminary hearing, which is a hearing to determine if there's enough evidence to proceed to trial. The bill also clarifies the ongoing duty of the state to disclose any evidence that might be favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form or when it's discovered, and expands the types of information that must be disclosed about informants and codefendants who testify, including their criminal histories and any deals made with them. Additionally, it sets stricter time limits for completing discovery issues and introduces provisions for the court to manage disclosure deadlines, especially when preliminary hearings are scheduled quickly. The bill also modifies the definition of an "informant" and updates references to them, while also clarifying the defendant's duties regarding disclosure and establishing a nine-month timeframe for preliminary hearings from the initial appearance, with a requirement for a hearing to explain any delays.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; creating The Due Process Protection Act of 2026; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 258 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 269, O.S.L. 2022 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 258), which relates to preliminary examinations and proceedings; requiring the disclosure of certain information to the defense; providing construing provision; authorizing the court to set disclosure deadline under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2002), which relates to the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; directing the state to disclose certain evidence prior to the initial appearance of defendants; requiring the disclosure of evidence favorable to the defendant; requiring disclosure despite its form; declaring the ongoing duty to disclose information; increasing time limitation for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants; updating informant references; modifying scope of certain defined term; clarifying disclosure duties of defendants; establishing time limitation for completing discovery issues; providing an exception to certain witnesses; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Erick Harris (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Daniels (principal Senate author)
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FL bill #S7014 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the expiration date of a public records exemption related to investigations into social media platform activities. Specifically, it amends two sections of Florida Statutes: Section 287.137, which concerns investigations by the Attorney General or law enforcement into antitrust violations by social media platforms, and Section 501.2041, which covers investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or law enforcement into other violations by social media platforms. The exemption, which keeps certain information received during these investigations confidential until the investigation is complete or no longer active, and also protects specific types of information like proprietary business information even after an investigation concludes, was originally set to expire on October 2, 2026. This bill changes that expiration date to October 2, 2031, meaning the confidentiality provisions will remain in effect for an additional five years unless the Legislature acts to repeal or extend them again. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (s. 119.15, F.S.) is the mechanism by which such exemptions are periodically reviewed and potentially repealed.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Tourism, Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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OK bill #SB1877 • Last Action 03/05/2026
State government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that numerous state agencies and entities submit their reports electronically using a new centralized filing system managed by the Office of the Secretary of State. This system, to be created and maintained by the Secretary of State, aims to streamline the submission process for various state reports, including those related to agriculture, aerospace, amusement and sports, banking, children and juvenile codes, municipal firefighter and police pension systems, consumer credit, the Corporation Commission, district attorneys, courts, crimes and punishments, criminal procedure, environment and natural resources, game and fish, insurance, labor, mental health, motor vehicles, historical societies, poor persons, prisons and reformatories, professions and occupations, property, public buildings and works, public finance, public health and safety, investment of school funds, libraries, railroads, records disposition, revenue and taxation, roads and bridges, schools, securities, the state capital, state government, statutes and reports, and medical malpractice. The bill also repeals several existing reporting requirements and task forces, and establishes an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 5-10, 5-85, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 174, O.S.L. 2025, 5-507, 3, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2022, 6, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, 14, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, and 19, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 5-85, 11-13, 4006, 4014, and 4019), which relate to agriculture; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending Section 1, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 415), which relates to the Long-Term Aerospace and Aeronautics Infrastructure Sustainability Revolving Fund; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Sections 204, 619, 733, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 332, O.S.L. 2023, and 734 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 733), which relate to amusement and sports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Section 212, which relates to the Banking Department; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Sections 22.1, 405.1, 601.5, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 178, O.S.L. 2025, 601.6a, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.6c, 601.81, 2, Chapter 35, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, and 1411.1 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 601.5, 601.6, 601.6a, 601.6b, 802, and 1150.2), which relate to children; removing certain obsolete report; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 10A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-2-111, 1-6-105, 1-8-111, 1-9-105, 1-9-120, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 28, O.S.L. 2023, 2- 7-311, 2-7-606, 2-7-705, 2-7-905, and 2-10-103 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-9-120), which relate to the children and juvenile codes; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 11 O.S. 2021, Sections 49-100.8, 49-100.9, 50-105.3, and 50-105.4, which relate to municipal firefighter and police pension and retirement systems; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 14A O.S. 2021, Sections 6-104 and 6-504, which relate to the Department of Consumer Credit; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 40.1, 253, 325, 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2022, and 802.3, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 801.9 and 802.3), which relate to the Corporation Commission; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 215.28, which relates to the creation of the District Attorneys Council; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 3.3, 1103.1, 1108, 1225, and 1656, which relate to courts; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 142.15 and 1290.16, which relate to crimes and punishments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.5, 116, 988.15, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2023, 991a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2025, 991f-1.1, 1355.4, 1601, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 51, O.S.L. 2024, and 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 988.15, 991a, 1601, and 2002), which relate to criminal procedure; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-1-202, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2023, 1-2-101, 2-3-101, 2-3-109, 2-6-501.4, 2-7-307, 2-10- 802, 2-11-401.6, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2-11-607, 3-2-106, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 326, O.S.L. 2025, 3-2-107, and 3- 2-108 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-1-202, 2-11- 401.6, and 3-2-106), which relate to environment and natural resources; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024, and 3-306 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-103), which relate to game and fish; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 312.1 and 924.2, which relate to insurance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 6-204, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023, and 5, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 6-204 and 904), which relate to labor; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43 O.S. 2021, Section 107.2, which relates to actions where a minor child is involved; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-205, 4, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2025, 1, Chapter 202, O.S.L. 2024, 10-112, and 12-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-312.4, 3-335, and 12- 105), which relate to mental health; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-107, 2-146, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 370, O.S.L. 2022, 2-303.1, 3, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 47, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 104, O.S.L. 2025, 7-606.1, 7-606.2, 156.1, as last amended by Section 55, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 1104.1, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, and 1140.3 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 2-146, 3- 103, 6-212.7, 156.1, and 1104.1), which relate to motor vehicles; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 87.2, which relates to application protests; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.9 and 166, which relate to Oklahoma Historical Society and associations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 71, 162, 198.11b, 198.16, 229, 230.50, 230.65, 239, 241.4, 1008, 1011.5, 1017.4, 3002, and 17, Chapter 395, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 386, O.S.L. 2025 (56 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4002.12b), which relate to poor persons; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete task force; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Sections 95, 115, 521, 530.3, and 541, which relate to prisons and reformatories; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 858-705.1, 1000.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2025, 1000.25, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2025, 3024, and 4000.1, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1000.4, 1000.25, and 4000.1), which relate to professions and occupations; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 60 O.S. 2021, Sections 177.2, 178, and 1, Chapter 220, O.S.L. 2024 (60 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1403), which relate to property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 65, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 130, as amended by Section 27, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, and 328 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 65 and 130), which relate to public buildings and public works; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025, 34.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024, 34.32, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022, 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.37, 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.52, 34.88, 34.94, 34.95, 34.200-1, 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025, 35.9, 36, 45.3, 45.11, 48.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 313, O.S.L. 2019, 49, 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 88.4, 89.2, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025, 89.7, 91.5, 166d, 1, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 690.19, 695.7, 847, 901, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, 901.1, 2309, 7004, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, 7005, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023, and 9010.4 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 34.2, 34.6, 34.11.1, 34.32, 34.36, 34.42, 34.301, 71.1, 89.2, 255.1, 901, 7004, and 7005), which relate to public finance; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; updating statutory reference; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-110.1, 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2024, 1-227.2, 1-227.3, 1- 229.8, 1-237, 1-238, 1-270.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 111, O.S.L. 2024, 1-534.1, 1-550.3, 1-552, 1-556, 1-740.11, 1-753, 1-756.8, 1-2530.9, 1-2712, 1- 2721, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 184, O.S.L. 2024, 1-2731, 2-805, 2-904, 2-1001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2025, 10, Chapter 322, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 321, O.S.L. 2024, 683.4, 2565, 3208, 3220, 3224, 3229, 3240.6, 3240.7, 3250.6, 3250.7, 3276, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 112, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2024, 3285, 3290, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 5007, 5010, 5013, 1, Chapter 162, O.S.L. 2022, 5061.2, and 7301, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 328, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-114.22, 1-270.2, 1-2721, 2-1001, 427.17a, 427.29, 3276, 3278.1, 3290, 5026.1, and 7301), which relate to public health and safety; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; amending 64 O.S. 2021, Section 1013, as amended by Section 40, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (64 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1013), which relates to investment of permanent school funds and other educational funds and property; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 65 O.S. 2021, Section 3-114, which relates to deposit of publications with publishing clearinghouse; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 66 O.S. 2021, Sections 190 and 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304), which relate to railroads; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 315, which relates to the delivery of records for disposition; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Sections 102.3, 120, 205, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025, 270, 291, 400.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 285, O.S.L. 2023, 1357.21, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2025, 2357.1A-2, 2357.7A, 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 2357.32A, 2357.65, 2357.76, 2370.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 223, O.S.L. 2024, 3507, 3610, 3633, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2025, 4, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2023, 3808, 3910, 3920, 4206, 4210, 4310, 4510, and 50016 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 205, 400.1, 1357.21, 2357.22, 2370.1, 3633, and 3645.4), which relate to revenue and taxation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 69 O.S. 2021, Sections 322, 1705.6, 1728, and 1912, which relate to roads, bridges, and ferries; removing certain obsolete reports; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-104, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 445, O.S.L. 2025, 3-104.10, 3-117.3, 3-118, 3-127, 3-129.10, 5-141, 5- 146, 6-186, 6-211, 11-103.6, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2024, 11-103.6a, 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 45, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024, 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2022, 17-106.1, 17-116.7, 18-162, 24-158, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 281, O.S.L. 2022, 625.14, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 695.20, 697.2, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022, 697.25, 698.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 249, O.S.L. 2023, 1, Chapter 155, O.S.L. 2023, 1210.228, 1210.258, 1210.307, 1210.405, 1210.407, 1210.508C, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025, 2, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2024, 1210.509, 1210.516, 1210.544, 1210.591, 2120, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2022, 2607, 2632, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 129, O.S.L. 2025, 3206, 3206.6a, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025, 3218.2, 3219.1, 3224, 3903, 3909, as amended by Section 575, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 3954, 3970.11, 3980.4, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 186, O.S.L. 2023, and 4705 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-104, 11-103.6, 11-202, 14-201, 24- 158, 625.14, 697.2, 698.1, 1210.210, 1210.508C, 1210.508H, 2120, 2632, 3206.6a, 3909, and 3980.4), which relate to schools; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete report; amending 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-601, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2023 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-601), which relates to the Oklahoma Securities Commission; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Sections 179, 2, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2024, 3, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025, and 2, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 187B, 188A, and 188B), which relate to the state capital and State Capitol Building; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18b, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 335, O.S.L. 2025, 20i, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2024, 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 51.2b, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024, 61.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2025, 63.3, 63.5, 78, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 78d, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023, 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024, 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023, 85.43, 85.44D.1, 85.45f, 85.45j.11, 150.5, 150.38, 212, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 93, O.S.L. 2022, 213.2, 214, 324.2, 325.1, 450, 452.8, 452.10, 452.13, 452.14, 464, 471, 484, 500.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022, 500.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2024, 589, 669, 2, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2024, 840-1.6A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840-2.17, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022, 840- 2.27C, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024, 909.1, 942, 1207, 1332.1, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024, 2109, 2205, 2220, 2236, 2276.2, 2901.4, 2, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 4, Chapter 22, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 3117, 3122, 3601.2, 3602, 3917, 5003.7, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 133, O.S.L. 2025, 5003.9, 5003.10, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5003.10a, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2024, 5010.3, 5040.4, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2024, 5060.22, 5062.19, 5066.7, 5079, 5156, 5402, 6112, 8303, 9053, 9076, 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023, 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, 3, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022, and 4, Chapter 231, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 18b, 20i, 51.1a, 51.2b, 61.8, 78, 78d, 85.5, 85.7, 212, 500.2, 500.18, 583.1, 692, 840-1.6A, 840-2.17, 840-2.27C, 1332.1, 2903.1, 2903.3, 5003.7, 5003.10, 5003.10a, 5040.4, 9204, 9205, 12003, and 12004), which relate to state government; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; removing certain obsolete reports; removing certain requirement to follow certain procedure; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.6, 252, 253, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025, 303.1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2023, and 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 253, 303.1, and 308), which relate to statutes and reports; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; directing the Office of the Secretary of State to create and maintain certain centralized filing system; requiring the Secretary of State to provide certain notification in certain circumstance; requiring the Secretary of State to submit certain report; amending 76 O.S. 2021, Section 17, which relates to medical malpractice; directing submission of certain report to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Sections 863.3, 1085.14, 1085.62, 1085.82, 1, Chapter 268, O.S.L. 2023, and 1623 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1086.7), which relate to water and water rights; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85 O.S. 2021, Section 380, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024, and as renumbered by Section 3, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.70), which relates to volunteer fire departments; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Sections 17, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 50, 60, 101, 121, and 400, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 17 and 400), which relate to workers’ compensation; directing submission of certain reports to utilize certain centralized filing system; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; repealing Section 6, Chapter 222, O.S.L. 2024 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-606), which relates to reports; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 18-34 and 18-192, which relate to reports; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 630.2, which relates to coordinated database system; repealing Section 1, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 294), which relates to Southwest Power Pool report; repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 547.2, which relates to the Sheriffs’ Personnel Task Force; repealing 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 127 and 1103H, which relate to reports; repealing Section 1, Chapter 333, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 329, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2200), which relates to the Oklahoma Organized Retail Crime Task Force; repealing 36 O.S. 2021, Sections 6057.5, 6060.9c, 6060.13, and Section 5, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6060.44), which relate to reports; repealing 40 O.S. 2021, Section 800.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 401, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 800.1), which relates to the Occupational Licensing Advisory Commission; repealing Section 1, Chapter 232, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 173.1), which relates to the State Task Force on Motor Carrier Regulation and Enforcement; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 162.1b, 245, 245.1, and 3121, which relate to reports; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.5, which relates to the State Revenue Apportionment Evaluation Commission; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-112, 2175.1, 5009.6, and 5030.4A, which relate to reports; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-116.5, 3-123.1, 628.19, and 7001, which relate to reports; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 20l, 30c, 30.2, 2900.3, and 9100, which relate to reports; repealing 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1088.14, which relates to the Water for 2060 Advisory Council; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chuck Hall (R)*, Trey Caldwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Appropriations committee
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FL bill #S7026 • Last Action 03/05/2026
OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Florida law, primarily focused on trade secrets and public records exemptions. The most significant provision is the removal of a scheduled repeal date for the exemption of trade secrets held by an agency from public records requirements, meaning this exemption will no longer automatically expire. Additionally, the bill amends numerous statutes to conform to these changes, often by removing references to trade secrets as a specific category of information that is exempt from public disclosure, or by clarifying that certain proprietary business information, which may include trade secrets, remains confidential. In essence, the bill aims to strengthen and make permanent the protection of trade secrets held by government agencies and to adjust related confidentiality provisions across various state laws.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 119.0715, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for a trade secret held by an agency; deleting the scheduled repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 287.137, 288.075, 334.049, 408.185, 409.91196, 440.108, 497.172, 501.171, 501.1735, 501.2041, 501.722, 520.9965, 548.062, 559.5558, 569.215, 627.0628, and 1004.4472, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/9/2026)
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CA bill #SB1279 • Last Action 03/04/2026
City of Long Beach Pacific Coast Highway speed safety system pilot program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the City of Long Beach to operate a pilot program using up to six speed safety systems, which are devices like radar or laser that detect speeding violations and capture license plate images, along Pacific Coast Highway until January 1, 2036. The program requires the city to follow its existing Speed Safety System Use Policy and update its Speed Safety System Impact Report, making both publicly available, and mandates clear signage and real-time driver notifications when violations are detected. Violations recorded by these systems will result in civil penalties, with specific fines for different speed overages, and the process includes issuing warning notices for initial violations, an initial review, an administrative hearing, and an appeal process to the superior court, with a $25 filing fee for appeals. The bill also establishes provisions for indigent individuals, allowing for diversion programs, payment plans, and reduced penalties, and requires the city to submit an evaluation of the program's impact on safety and the community to the legislature.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 70615 of the Government Code, and to add and repeal Article 4.5 (commencing with Section 22443) of Chapter 7 of Division 11 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and P., D.T., & C.P.
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MS bill #SB2566 • Last Action 03/04/2026
State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; revise various provisions related to.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to the laws governing the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering (the Board) in Mississippi, aiming to modernize and clarify its operations and regulations. Key provisions include requiring all Board meetings to be publicly announced according to the Open Meetings Act, establishing specific qualifications for the Executive Director position, and aligning the Board's policies on compensatory and administrative leave with those set by the State Personnel Board. The bill also removes the requirement for license owners to display their licenses conspicuously, clarifies the Board's authority regarding examinations, and revises educational and apprenticeship requirements for various licenses, emphasizing that examinations and testing must be clear, objective, and uniformly applied. It introduces provisions that exempt individuals holding master licenses from renewing their underlying licenses, clarifies renewal requirements for instructors, and increases the duration of temporary instructor permits. Furthermore, the bill modifies requirements for school surety bonds to protect students from losses due to school closures or fraud, clarifies criteria for conditional school licenses, and mandates the development of regulations for mobile salon/barber shops by January 1, 2027. License renewal processes are updated, including provisions for experienced licensees with expired licenses and new continuing education requirements for initial renewals, such as courses on human trafficking and domestic violence. The bill also revises penalties for violations, clarifies license reciprocity, and introduces an inactive license status for practitioners not actively practicing. Finally, it updates definitions, allows services to be rendered in certain healthcare facilities and to deceased persons off-site, and provides fee exemptions for applicants participating in specific state benefit programs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-7-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That Notice Of All State Board Of Cosmetology And Barbering (board) Meetings Be Given As Provided In Section 25-41-1 Et Seq.; To Establish Certain Qualifications To Be Eligible For Appointment As The Executive Director Of The Board; To Amend Section 73-7-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Various Definitions; To Amend Section 73-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Board Shall Use The Standards Established By The State Personnel Board In Determining Whether Or Not The Board's Executive Director May Receive Compensatory Leave And In Determining Whether Or Not Employees Of The Board May Be Granted Administrative Leave With Pay; To Amend Section 73-7-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That License Owners Must Display The License In A Conspicuous Place In His Or Her Principal Office, Place Of Business Or Employment At All Times; To Amend Section 73-7-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Board's Authority Regarding Examinations; To Amend Sections 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 And 73-7-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Educational Requirements And Provisions Governing Apprenticeships; To Require That Examinations And All Testing Requirements Be Clear, Objective And Uniformly Applied; To Amend Section 73-7-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Holds A Current, Valid License As A Master Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician Or Esthetician Shall Not Be Required To Renew The Underlying Cosmetology, Barbering, Nail Technology Or Esthetics License That Was The Basis For Issuance Of A Master Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician Or Esthetician License; To Amend Section 73-7-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Admission To Examination For An Instructor's License; To Eliminate The Apprenticeship Program Option For Admission To Examination For An Esthetics Instructor's License And A Nail Technician Instructor's License; To Increase The Length Of A Temporary Instructor's Permit From 90 Days To Six Months; To Provide That Any Person Who Holds A Current, Valid Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics Or Nail Technician Instructor's License Shall Not Be Required To Renew The Underlying Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics Or Nail Technology License That Was The Basis For Issuance Of A Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics Or Nail Technician Instructor's License; To Amend Section 73-7-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Required Bond, Cash, Or A Certificate Of Deposit Shall Be For The Provision Of Indemnification Of Any Person Suffering Loss As The Result Of Any False Certification, School Closure, Any Fraud Or Misrepresentation Used In Behalf Of The Principal In Procuring Such Person's Enrollment In A Course Of Instruction, Including Repayment Of Tuition Paid In Advance By Any Student; To Exempt Any Entity Protected By Immunity Under The Mississippi Tort Claims Act From Being Required To Obtain A Surety Bond In Favor Of The Board Or To File Cash, A Certificate Of Deposit Or Government Bonds In Lieu Thereof When Making Application For A School License; To Clarify Criteria For Issuance Of A Conditional License For Schools; To Amend Section 73-7-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That By January 1, 2027, The Board Shall Promulgate Rules And Regulations To Enable Licensure Of Mobile Salon/barber Shops; To Amend Section 73-7-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify License Renewal Frequency Requirements; To Provide That A Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician, Nail Technician Or Instructor Who Has At Least Ten Years' Experience Under Their License And Whose License Has Been Expired For Not More Than Five Years Shall Not Have To Take The Examination In Order To Renew Their License, But Shall Renew Their License Upon Payment Of The Required Renewal Fee, Any Adjudicated Fines, And A Delinquent Fee For Each Year That Their License Has Been Expired And Completion Of Any Continuing Education That Is Applicable To The License Renewal As Required By The Board; To Require Certain Continuing Education Course For Initial License Renewal; To Amend Section 73-7-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Regarding Licensure By Reciprocity; To Amend Section 73-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Penalties For Class A, Class B And Class C Violations; To Provide That Unlicensed Practice Or Practicing One Of The Professions Regulated By The Board Without A License Or Temporary Permit By An Individual Who Has Otherwise Satisfactorily Passed The Prescribed Examination Pursuant To Section 73-7-13, 73-7-13.1, 73-7-18 Or 73-7-21, During Any Period Of Time In Which No Board Or Formal Board Rules And Regulations Were In Place Shall Not Be Subject To Any Discipline Or Fines; To Amend Section 73-7-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add A Delinquent Renewal Penalty For Master Licenses; To Provide That An Applicant For An Initial License For Cosmetologist, Barber, Nail Technician Or Esthetician, Shall Not Be Charged A Fee If The Applicant Produces Documentation Of His Or Her Participation In Certain Benefit Programs; To Provide That Refunds On Overpayment Of Fees Will Be Made Subject To Rules And Regulations Promulgated By The State Fiscal Officer; To Amend Section 73-7-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Replace The Phrase "facial Treatments" To "esthetics Services"; To Amend Section 73-7-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Language Regarding The Apparel That Must Be Worn While At Work; To Amend Section 73-7-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee May Render Services To Any Person Who May Be Confined To A Skilled Nursing Facility, A Long-term Care Hospital Or A Comprehensive Medical Rehabilitation Facility; To Provide That Licensees May Render Services To Deceased Persons Away From Their Shop; To Amend Sections 73-7-9 And 73-7-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Create A New Section Within Chapter 7, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Registration As Inactive Status For Any Licensed Cosmetologist, Barber, Esthetician Or Nail Technician Who Is Registered But Not Actively Practicing In This State; To Bring Forward Sections 73-7-5, 73-7-7 And 73-7-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Motion to Reconsider Entered (Holloway (76th), Yancey, Calvert)
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CA bill #SB1349 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Taxation: tax expenditures: California Tax Expenditure Review Board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Tax Expenditure Review Board, an independent advisory body tasked with comprehensively assessing major tax expenditures, which are defined as tax breaks costing at least $1 billion over 10 years and lacking specific repeal dates or efficacy reporting requirements, excluding certain sales tax exemptions and deductions. The board, composed of five members including the Controller, Legislative Analyst, State Auditor, Director of Finance, and an expert in tax administration, will oversee the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) in conducting these assessments, which will analyze the beneficiaries, economic impacts, and effectiveness of each tax expenditure. The board will then make recommendations to the Legislature regarding these tax expenditures, culminating in a report by January 1, 2029, which will be followed by a joint legislative hearing. These provisions are temporary, set to become inoperative six months after the joint hearing and repealed the following January.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Sections 42 and 43 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, relating to taxation.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lena Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on REV. & TAX. and G.O.
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CA bill #SB1357 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Recall elections: notice of intention.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for initiating recall elections, which are procedures allowing voters to remove elected officials from office. Specifically, it requires that when a "notice of intention" to recall an officer is made public, the proponents' signatures and the street numbers and names of their residence addresses will be removed or "redacted" to protect their privacy. The bill also mandates that this notice of intention will now include a declaration where proponents affirm their understanding that they are signing to start the recall petition process and that the notice is a public record. Furthermore, if there's no local newspaper to publish the notice, it will now also need to be posted on at least three internet websites, in addition to being posted in public places. The bill also includes legislative findings to justify these privacy protections, stating they are necessary to safeguard the privacy of recall proponents.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11020, 11021, and 11022 of the Elections Code, relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R)*, Steven Choi (R), Roger Niello (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on E. & C.A. and JUD.
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IL bill #HB5452 • Last Action 03/04/2026
HEMP PRODUCTS COMMISSION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934, renaming it the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act, and establishes a Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission, along with local hemp products control commissions. The bill grants the Hemp Products Commission the same authority over hemp products as the State Commission has over alcoholic liquors, including prohibiting sales to individuals under 21 years of age. It also creates various licenses for hemp product growers, processors, distributors, and retailers, and sets forth provisions for taxation of hemp cannabinoid products, licensing requirements and fees, the powers and duties of the commissions, hearings and appeals, production, processing, manufacturing, sale, distribution, labeling, testing, advertising, recordkeeping, reporting, and social equity initiatives, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Liquor Control Act of 1934. Changes the short title of the Act to the Liquor and Hemp Products Control Act and makes conforming changes throughout the statutes. Establishes the Hemp Products Commission as a division of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission and establishes local hemp products control commissions. Provides that the Hemp Products Commission shall have the same authority conferred upon the State Commission under specified provisions with respect to alcoholic liquors but only with respect to hemp products. Provides that no hemp product may be given, sold, transferred, or delivered to any person under 21 years of age. Establishes hemp products grower or cultivator licenses, hemp products processor or manufacturer licenses, hemp products distributor or wholesaler licenses, and adult-use hemp products retailer licenses. Sets forth provisions concerning taxation of hemp cannabinoid products; licensing requirements and fees; powers and duties of the Hemp Products Commissions; powers and duties of local hemp products control commissioners; hearings and appeals; the production, processing, manufacturing, sale, and distribution of hemp products and adult-use hemp products; labeling, testing, and advertising requirements; recordkeeping and reporting; social equity; and applicability. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Mah (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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CA bill #SB1242 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program, which provides behavioral health services to adults with severe mental illness. Specifically, it changes the rules regarding the participation of original petitioners, who are typically family members or individuals close to the respondent, in CARE court proceedings. Under the bill, if the original petitioner is a parent or a specified family member, the court must allow them to participate in the respondent's CARE proceedings unless it's determined to be detrimental to the respondent's well-being. The court can limit or exclude their participation if it finds it would be harmful, and any information shared with the original petitioner will still be subject to privacy laws unless the respondent consents.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 5977 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steven Choi (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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FL bill #S1168 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Background Screenings
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies laws related to background screenings for individuals involved in youth athletics and other sensitive positions. It revises the definition of an "athletic coach" to include referees and managers, and defines "team based in this state" as a group primarily practicing and competing within the state. Importantly, starting July 1, 2026, independent sanctioning authorities, such as youth sports organizations, will be recognized as qualified entities to participate in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, a system for checking criminal histories. This allows these authorities to potentially exempt certain individuals, like those under 18 or referees, from full background checks if they pass a limited check and are supervised by a fully screened coach, provided they are not registered sex offenders or predators. The bill also requires qualified entities to designate a user administrator for managing background screening access and updates requirements for releasing records from the Clearinghouse. Furthermore, it clarifies that individuals whose criminal history records have been expunged (removed) or sealed (hidden) cannot be denied or forced to acknowledge these records, with specific exceptions for certain employment, licensing, or legal proceedings, and mandates that the Department of Law Enforcement disclose sealed records under particular circumstances, particularly for those being screened through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to background screenings; amending s. 943.0438, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “athletic coach”; defining the term “team based in this state”; providing that, effective on a specified date, an independent sanctioning authority is deemed to be a qualified entity for the purpose of participating in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse; authorizing an independent sanctioning authority to allow certain persons to act as athletic coaches and referees without passing certain background screening qualifications under certain circumstances; amending s. 943.0542, F.S.; requiring qualified entities to designate a user administrator for a specified purpose; authorizing such qualified entities to designate additional authorized users with certain delegated authority; revising requirements related to the release of specified records from the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse to a qualified entity; amending ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, F.S.; prohibiting certain persons from denying or failing to acknowledge certain criminal history records that have been expunged or sealed; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to disclose sealed criminal history records under specified circumstances; reenacting ss. 943.053(3)(c), 943.0578(4), and 943.0582(2)(b), F.S., relating to dissemination of criminal justice information, lawful self-defense expunction, and diversion program expunction, respectively, to incorporate the amendments made to ss. 943.0585 and 943.059, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fiscal Policy, Health Policy, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: CS/CS by Fiscal Policy read 1st time
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CA bill #SB1258 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Streamlined housing approvals: hazardous waste sites.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to streamline housing approvals, particularly for developments on or near hazardous waste sites. Previously, developments under this streamlined process were generally prohibited from being on hazardous waste sites unless specific agencies had already cleared them for residential use. Now, the bill allows such developments to proceed if the applicant takes certain actions before a certificate of occupancy is issued, such as obtaining a determination from relevant state or local agencies (like the Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or Department of Toxic Substances Control) that the site is suitable for residential use. Additionally, it permits a local officer to determine site suitability or require the site to be made suitable as a condition of approval. This aims to facilitate housing development by providing clearer pathways for projects on sites that may have had past environmental concerns.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 65913.4 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Wiener (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HOUSING and L. GOV.
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MS bill #HB1596 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Data Security for Money Transmitters Act," mandates that money transmitters and virtual currency kiosks licensed under Mississippi's Money Transmission Modernization Act implement robust data security measures and customer protections. Key provisions include requiring licensees to establish a comprehensive information security program overseen by a designated qualified individual, conduct regular risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential threats to customer information, and implement specific safeguards such as encryption for data both in transit and at rest, secure development practices, and multi-factor authentication for system access. The bill also mandates regular testing of these safeguards, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and requires personnel to receive security awareness training. Furthermore, licensees must develop an incident response plan and a business continuity/disaster recovery plan. In the event of a "notification event," defined as the unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information, licensees must notify the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance within 72 hours, providing specific details about the breach. The bill also introduces provisions for regulating virtual currency kiosks, requiring licensees to provide training materials to authorized delegates on recognizing and responding to elder financial abuse, and clarifies that funds collected by the Commissioner related to this act will be deposited into the Consumer Finance Fund. Additionally, it makes several amendments to banking laws, including streamlining charter amendments, authorizing certain investments by state-chartered financial institutions, and clarifying rules around dividend payments and electronic terminal operations for banks.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Money Transmitter Licensed Under The Money Transmission Modernization Act To Implement Safeguards To Protect Customer Information And Increase Data Security; To Require A Licensee To Designate A Qualified Individual To Be Responsible For Overseeing, Implementing And Enforcing An Information Security Program; To Provide The Minimum Standards And Requirements For The Information Security Program And To Require Risk Assessments; To Require Notification To The Commissioner Of Banking And Consumer Finance When Unencrypted Customer Information Is Acquired Without The Authorization Of The Affected Individual; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Consumer Finance Fund; To Amend Sections 75-16-25, 75-16-31 And 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Regulate Virtual Currency Kiosks Under The Provisions Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Training Materials To Help Authorized Delegates Recognize Financial Abuse And Financial Exploitation Of An Elder Adult Respond Appropriately In Such Situations; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Word "investments"; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Licensee To Provide Certain Information To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; To Amend Section 81-3-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Renewals Or Amendments To A Charter Or Articles Of Incorporation Of Banking Corporations Shall Be Sent Directly To The Secretary Of State Upon Being Approved By The Commissioner And Do Not Require Approval From The Attorney General; To Amend Section 81-5-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Bank To Declare And Pay Dividends Not Inconsistent With The Bank's Articles Of Incorporation Or Bylaws; To Require Prior Written Approval Of The Commissioner Only When Certain Conditions Exist; To Amend Section 81-5-100, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Prior Approval Of The Commissioner Is Not Required For A State Bank Or Thrift To Establish Or Decommission Electronic Terminals; To Create New Section 81-5-26, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Investments By State Chartered Financial Institutions In Community And Economic Development Entities, Community Development Projects And Other Public Welfare Investments; To Bring Forward Sections 75-16-5, 75-16-13 And 81-5-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shane Aguirre (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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IL bill #HB5553 • Last Action 03/04/2026
END TEAR GAS EXPOSURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act, aims to protect individuals in Illinois from dangerous chemical agents by establishing strict regulations and remedies. It creates a Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, composed of medical professionals, scientists, legal experts, and community representatives, to advise on safety standards for chemical irritant agents. The bill generally prohibits the deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents (substances like tear gas that cause eye irritation and temporary blindness), with limited exceptions for interstate commerce, manufacturers in sealed containers, and personal self-defense with small quantities. For pepper spray, the Department of Public Health must establish rules for approving formulations, including limits on active ingredients, restrictions on harmful additives and delivery mechanisms (like area dispersal), and mandatory safety testing, particularly for vulnerable populations. A public database will be maintained of approved formulations and any reported adverse events. The bill also requires reporting of chemical irritant deployments not used for personal self-defense and establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals injured by prohibited or unapproved agents to sue for damages, and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General and certain non-profit or labor organizations, with remedies including civil penalties and injunctive relief, all of which will contribute to the newly created Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act. Establishes the Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, and sets forth the Board's membership and duties. Prohibits deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents in the State, except for limited purposes. Requires the Department to adopt rules for approval of pepper spray formulations, including safety standards, testing protocols, and restrictions on delivery mechanisms. Directs the Department to maintain a public database of approved formulations and adverse event reports. Provides for reporting of chemical irritant deployments other than for personal self-defense. Creates a private right of action and enforcement authority for the Attorney General and certain organizations, with remedies including damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief. Establishes the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund. Includes home rule limitation and severability provisions and transition and compliance periods. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
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CA bill #SB1255 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Postsecondary education: Designation of California Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new designation for "California Hispanic-Serving Institutions" (HSIs) to recognize colleges and universities within the University of California, California State University, California Community Colleges, and independent institutions of higher education that excel in providing academic resources to Latino students. A governing board, composed of eight members including the Lieutenant Governor, legislative appointees, and designees from higher education segments and the California Latino Legislative Caucus, will be responsible for approving these designations. An unspecified "managing entity" will develop application processes, accept and process applications, and present them to the governing board for a decision. To qualify for this designation, an institution must have at least 25 percent of its graduating students identify as Latino and submit an application detailing its commitment to Latino student success, including specific academic and equity goals, a strategic plan for outreach and support services, and data on retention, graduation rates, and transfer rates for Latino students. Both initial and renewal designations will be valid for five years, with renewal applications requiring demonstration of progress towards previously set goals and updated strategic plans.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Article 7.7 (commencing with Section 66078) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Eloise Reyes (D)*, Mike Fong (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on ED. and G.O.
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CA bill #SB1238 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Common interest developments: management.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning common interest developments (CIDs), which are communities like condominiums or HOAs, aims to clarify and strengthen regulations around their management and financial oversight. It redefines an "agent" to include individuals or companies facilitating CID activities who owe a fiduciary duty, meaning they must act in the best interest of the homeowner's association (HOA) board and its members. The bill also revises the definition of "management services" to specifically refer to these agents. Furthermore, it mandates that owners selling a property in a CID must provide prospective buyers with additional disclosures about imminent repairs to exterior elements if the association uses a management company. A significant provision prohibits HOA boards from using reserve funds, which are set aside for major repairs and replacements, for litigation or to threaten legal action against any homeowner or their relatives within the association. The bill also updates requirements for reserve studies, which assess the funds needed for future repairs, to include findings from inspections of exterior elevated elements like balconies, and mandates that these inspection reports be incorporated into the reserve funding plan. Finally, it clarifies that certain financial records, such as reserve account balances and records of payments from those accounts, are considered "association records" accessible to members.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11500 and 11501 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Sections 2295, 4525, 5200, 5510, 5515, 5520, 5550, 5551, 5560, 5565, and 5570 of the Civil Code, relating to common interest developments.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aisha Wahab (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HOUSING, JUD., and APPR.
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CA bill #SB1237 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Civil Rights Department.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill would require the Civil Rights Department to annually publish a report detailing the aggregate budgetary and enforcement information for the Civil Rights Enforcement and Litigation Fund, which is used to offset the department's costs. This fund is replenished by attorney's fees and costs awarded to the department when it prevails in civil actions under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, as well as civil penalties collected from employers. Additionally, the bill significantly increases the penalty for employers who subsequently fail to submit their required annual pay data report to the department, raising it from a maximum of $200 per employee to a maximum of $1,000 per employee, with these penalties also going to the aforementioned fund. The pay data report requires private employers with 100 or more employees to submit information on their workforce by race, ethnicity, and sex, including median and mean hourly pay within each job category.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 12907 and 12999 of the Government Code, relating to civil rights.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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CT bill #HB05351 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning The Social Equity Council's Recommendations Regarding Cannabis Regulation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the regulations governing cannabis businesses, primarily focusing on the Social Equity Council's (SEC) role and oversight. Key provisions include granting the SEC the authority to conduct investigations to fulfill its duties, and establishing stricter rules regarding changes in ownership or control for certain cannabis businesses. Specifically, equity joint ventures approved by the SEC will be prohibited from changing ownership or control for seven years after licensure, and approved social equity applicants (businesses aiming to benefit communities disproportionately harmed by cannabis prohibition) will face similar restrictions during their provisional licensing period and for three years after receiving a final license. The bill also modifies reporting requirements for the SEC, mandating the submission of an existing quarterly report to the chairperson of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the General Assembly while eliminating a previous monthly report to the same caucus. Furthermore, the SEC is now required to develop and issue policies and procedures, and adopt regulations, to manage these ownership and control requirements for cannabis establishments. Finally, the bill allows a social equity applicant to apply for a one-time replacement of an original backer under specific conditions.
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Bill Summary: To (1) authorize the Social Equity Council to conduct investigations to carry out its duties, (2) provide that no change shall be made in the ownership or control of certain equity joint ventures during the seven-year period following licensure, (3) require the council to submit an existing quarterly report to the chairperson of the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus of the General Assembly, (4) eliminate a monthly report by the council to said caucus, (5) require the council to issue policies and procedures, and adopt regulations, to implement requirements concerning changes in the ownership and control of certain cannabis establishments, (6) provide that no change shall be made in the ownership or control of an approved social equity applicant during the provisional licensure period or the three-year period following final licensure, and (7) provide that a social equity applicant may apply to replace an original backer.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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MN bill #SF4093 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Certain obsolete language removal, repeal, and modification
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to update Minnesota statutes by removing outdated language and repealing obsolete provisions, primarily related to health policy and government operations. Specifically, it removes references to the "Health Technology Advisory Committee" from sections concerning state definitions, prospective health care spending review, and the health reform information clearinghouse, as this committee's functions are being eliminated. Additionally, the bill repeals several sections of law, including those related to open meetings of the Health Technology Advisory Committee, immunity for its members, closed committee hearings, coordination of the health reform information clearinghouse, and the Minnesota Center for Health Care Electronic Data Interchange, indicating a shift away from these specific programs or advisory bodies.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health; changing, removing, and repealing certain obsolete language; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62J.17, subdivision 6a; 62J.2930, subdivision 1; 144.293, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 3.732, subdivision 1; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13D.08, subdivision 4; 62J.06; 62J.156; 62J.2930, subdivision 4; 62J.57.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Melissa Wiklund (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Health and Human Services
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CT bill #HB05350 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Cannabis, Hemp And Infused Beverage Regulation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modernizes and clarifies regulations surrounding cannabis and hemp in the state. Key provisions include replacing the term "marijuana" with "cannabis" throughout existing statutes, and redefining "cannabis" to encompass a broader range of products. It allows qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, and clarifies that transport vehicles for cannabis producers are not required to have more than one employee. The bill also establishes a cannabis regulatory working group to study and recommend changes to cannabis regulations, policies, and legislation. It introduces new rules for financial transactions between cannabis retailers, hybrid retailers, or dispensaries and cultivators, micro-cultivators, or producers, limiting credit to thirty days and establishing a notice of delinquency process. The Commissioner of Consumer Protection is authorized to order notices of delinquency and adopt regulations for new licenses and endorsements, including allowing sales of additional palliative use cannabis products. The Social Equity Council will review and approve certain sales or transfers of cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, and both the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council must submit policies and procedures to the relevant legislative committee. Furthermore, the bill limits the retention of personal data for age verification by retailers, hybrid retailers, and dispensaries to twenty-four hours, and removes requirements for hybrid retailers to maintain a pharmacist on-site or offer pharmacist consultations. It also adjusts potency limits for edible cannabis products, removes dosage and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates and flower, allows for remediation of cannabis flower and plant material using ionizing radiation with disclosure, permits additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, increases THC limits in infused and high-THC beverages, allows out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, modifies labeling for infused beverages, and authorizes infused beverage wholesalers to sell to additional liquor permittees. Finally, the bill establishes a commercial extractor license and an infused beverage on-premises consumption endorsement for certain liquor permittees.
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Bill Summary: To (1) replace "marijuana" with "cannabis", (2) redefine "cannabis", (3) authorize qualifying out-of-state patients to access the state's palliative use cannabis market, (4) provide that no producer shall be required to staff any transport vehicle with more than one employee, (5) establish a cannabis regulatory working group, (6) prohibit a retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility from borrowing money or receiving credit from a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer for more than thirty days, (7) authorize the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to order a cultivator, micro-cultivator or producer to issue a written notice of delinquency for any delinquent retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility, (8) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations to (A) establish additional licenses and endorsements, and (B) allow for sales of additional palliative use cannabis products to consumers at retailers and hybrid retailers, (9) require the Social Equity Council to review and approve certain sales or transfers involving cannabis establishment licenses issued to social equity applicants, (10) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection and the Social Equity Council to submit policies and procedures to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to consumer protection, (11) provide that no retailer, hybrid retailer or dispensary facility shall retain any personal data obtained for purposes of age verification for longer than twenty-four hours, (12) eliminate provisions requiring a hybrid retailer to (A) maintain a pharmacist at its hybrid retailer location, (B) offer pharmacist consultations, and (C) maintain a private consultation space for pharmacists, (13) allow edible cannabis products to exceed five milligrams of THC in certain circumstances, (14) eliminate the dosage, potency and concentration limits for cannabis concentrates, cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material, (15) provide that cannabis flower or other cannabis plant material shall not be required to undergo stability testing once it is in its final packaging, (16) authorize remediation of cannabis flower and other cannabis plant material by exposure to ionizing radiation and require a disclosure label concerning such remediation, (17) authorize the inclusion of additional branding and colors on cannabis packaging, (18) provide that certain information and documents concerning a material change to a cannabis establishment shall be public records, (19) increase the permissible amount of THC in infused beverages and high-THC beverages, (20) authorize out-of-state laboratories to test infused beverages, (21) modify the labeling requirements applicable to infused beverages, (22) authorize infused beverage wholesalers to sell infused beverages to additional liquor permittees, (23) establish a commercial extractor license, (24) establish an infused beverage on premises consumption endorsement for cer
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : General Law Committee, Kadeem Roberts (D), Nicholas Menapace (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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MS bill #SB2588 • Last Action 03/04/2026
The Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, revises how voter citizenship is verified in Mississippi. It requires registrars to enter all new voter applicants into the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, a federal database used to check immigration and entitlement status, to confirm their U.S. citizenship. If the SAVE system flags an applicant as potentially not a citizen, the registrar must notify the applicant and request proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport. If the applicant fails to provide proof within a specified timeframe, their registration will be marked as "PENDING" and later "REJECTED" if they do not respond or provide documentation after casting an affidavit ballot. The bill also mandates that the Secretary of State annually compare statewide election records with the SAVE database to identify potential ineligible matches and report these to registrars for further verification, and requires the Secretary of State to report annually to the legislature on the results of using the SAVE system, while also exempting personally identifiable information collected through SAVE from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The "safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeremy England (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Motion to Reconsider Entered (Johnson, Sanford, Tullos)
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UT bill #HB0246 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Local Government Drug Testing Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding drug testing for local government entities and institutions of higher education, primarily by updating definitions and clarifying testing procedures. Key changes include expanding the types of samples that can be collected for drug testing beyond urine to include blood, breath, oral fluid, and hair, and specifying that the College of American Pathology, rather than just Pathology, must certify laboratories. The bill also clarifies that drug testing for current employees or volunteers, except for prospective ones, must occur during or immediately after their regular work period and be considered paid work time, and that local government entities must cover all costs of sample collection and initial testing, including transportation if testing occurs off-site for current employees or volunteers. Furthermore, the bill specifies that sample collection instructions must be prepared by an independent entity and that testing must be performed by a laboratory certified by either the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or the College of American Pathologists.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends government entity drug testing provisions.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cory Maloy (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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CT bill #SB00005 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Online Safety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development in the state, creating an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office led by an AI Policy Director to oversee various initiatives, including an AI Learning Laboratory Program and a Connecticut AI Academy. It mandates consumer disclosures from subscription-based AI providers and internal processes for "frontier developers" (those training large-scale AI models) to manage risks, requiring synthetic digital content to be identifiable as such. The bill also directs state agencies to bolster AI cooperation, establish an AI Workforce Research Hub, improve workforce skills in AI, and create technologist apprenticeships. Furthermore, it addresses AI's impact on employment by deeming certain uses of automated employment-related decision processes as discriminatory and prohibiting AI from altering collective bargaining agreements. The bill also introduces AI fellows to advise legislative leaders and establishes a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board to develop a state technology strategy, while also modifying existing accounts and funds related to computer science education and technology development. Finally, it requires AI providers to implement protocols to detect and address self-harm indicators in users of AI companions, sets restrictions on AI companions interacting with minors, and allows for "safe harbor" programs where businesses can apply for approval of their AI practices to ensure compliance with privacy and security laws.
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Bill Summary: To (1) establish (A) various requirements concerning artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence systems, artificial intelligence technologies, artificial intelligence companions and automated employment-related decision processes, (B) an Artificial Intelligence Policy Office to be overseen by an Artificial Intelligence Policy Director, (C) an Artificial Intelligence Learning Laboratory Program, (D) a Connecticut AI Academy and require various state agencies to disseminate information concerning said academy, (E) an artificial intelligence working group, and (F) a Connecticut Technology Advisory Board; (2) require (A) subscription-based artificial intelligence providers to make consumer disclosures, (B) frontier developers to implement various internal processes concerning frontier models, (C) synthetic digital content to be detectable as synthetic digital content, (D) the Department of Economic and Community Development to develop and implement a program to bolster artificial intelligence cooperation, (E) the Labor Commissioner to establish an Artificial Intelligence Workforce Research Hub, (F) the Office of Workforce Strategy to develop, implement and promote programs to improve the skills of the state's workforce in relation to artificial intelligence and a plan to create technologist apprenticeships, (G) the Office of Health Strategy to create a program to use artificial intelligence systems to enhance health outcomes for state residents, and (H) the Attorney General, Insurance Commissioner and Commissioner of Consumer Protection to accept applications for safe harbor programs; (3) provide (A) that certain uses of an automated employment-related decision process constitute an unlawful discriminatory practice, (B) that no artificial intelligence technology shall be used to modify or impair a collective bargaining agreement or the role of a designated employee organization, (C) for the designation of artificial intelligence fellows, and (D) for the inclusion of instruction in topics such as the responsible use of emerging technologies in teacher certification preparation programs; and (4) modify (A) the "computer science education and workforce development account", (B) the Technology Talent and Innovation Fund Advisory Committee, and (C) the economic development strategic plan.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 25 : General Law Committee, Martin Looney (D), Bob Duff (D), Saud Anwar (D), Jorge Cabrera (D), Christine Cohen (D), Mae Flexer (D), Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D), Herron Gaston (D), Joan Hartley (D), Jan Hochadel (D), Paul Honig (D), Julie Kushner (D), Matt Lesser (D), Rick Lopes (D), Ceci Maher (D), James Maroney (D), Martha Marx (D), Doug McCrory (D), Pat Miller (D), Norm Needleman (D), Cathy Osten (D), M.D. Rahman (D), Derek Slap (D), Anne Hughes (D), Rebecca Martinez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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CT bill #SB00004 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Consumer Privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several consumer privacy protections, including requiring data brokers, which are businesses that sell or license personal data, to register with the state and establish an accessible mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their personal data. It also mandates that manufacturers of new automobiles provide estimates of tariff costs on a sticker, and requires businesses using personalized algorithmic pricing, which is when an algorithm sets a price based on a consumer's personal data, to disclose this practice. Furthermore, the bill amends the Connecticut Data Privacy Act by defining "facial recognition technology," redefining "publicly available information" to offer more protection, removing an exemption for businesses regarding employment decisions, granting consumers more rights concerning profiling decisions, prohibiting the sale, sharing, or access to precise geolocation data (exact location information), and establishing new rules for facial recognition technology. Finally, it requires certain state and municipal contracts to restrict the sale, sharing, transfer, or access to information gathered by automated license plate readers, which are devices that record vehicle and license plate data.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide for the registration of data brokers, (2) require the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to establish an accessible deletion mechanism program, (3) require manufacturers to affix tariff cost estimates to new automobiles, (4) require disclosures regarding the use of personalized algorithmic pricing, (5) amend the Connecticut Data Privacy Act by (A) defining "facial recognition technology", (B) redefining "publicly available information", (C) eliminating the entity-level exemption for certain processing decisions concerning employment, (D) providing consumers with additional rights concerning certain profiling decisions, (E) prohibiting the sale, sharing, transfer or allowance of access to precise geolocation data, and (F) establishing new requirements concerning facial recognition technology, and (6) requiring certain state and municipal contracts to restrict the sale, sharing, transfer or allowance of access to automated license plate reader information.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 27 : General Law Committee, Martin Looney (D)*, Bob Duff (D)*, Saud Anwar (D)*, Jorge Cabrera (D)*, Christine Cohen (D)*, Mae Flexer (D)*, Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D)*, Herron Gaston (D)*, Joan Hartley (D)*, Jan Hochadel (D)*, Paul Honig (D)*, Julie Kushner (D)*, Matt Lesser (D)*, Rick Lopes (D)*, Ceci Maher (D)*, James Maroney (D)*, Martha Marx (D)*, Doug McCrory (D)*, Pat Miller (D)*, Norm Needleman (D)*, Cathy Osten (D)*, M.D. Rahman (D)*, Derek Slap (D)*, Nicholas Menapace (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Travis Simms (D), Rebecca Martinez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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CA bill #SB1187 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Open meetings: majority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, clarifies the definition of "majority" for the purposes of the Ralph M. Brown Act, which governs open meetings for local government agencies in California. The Ralph M. Brown Act generally requires that meetings of legislative bodies, such as city councils or county boards of supervisors, be open to the public. A "meeting" under this act is defined as a gathering of a majority of the members of a legislative body to discuss or act on official business. This bill explicitly defines "majority" as the number of members that is more than half of the total number of seats on the legislative body, and importantly, it specifies that even if a seat is vacant, it still counts towards the total number of seats when determining a majority. This clarification aims to ensure that actions taken by legislative bodies always have the support of a substantial portion of their members, thereby promoting public scrutiny of government decisions. The bill also includes legislative findings to satisfy constitutional requirements for statutes that may limit public access to government meetings.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 54952.65 to the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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MI bill #SB0758 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Communications: internet; Michigan kids code act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0759'25
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Michigan Kids Code Act, establishes comprehensive regulations for online service providers regarding the protection of minors' privacy and digital experiences. The legislation applies to online services with annual revenues over $25 million or those processing data from at least 50,000 consumers, and focuses on creating robust safeguards for users under 18 years old. Key provisions include mandating the highest privacy settings by default for minors, prohibiting targeted advertising to minors, restricting notification times, banning manipulative design features called "dark patterns", and requiring prominent tools for account deletion. Online service providers must configure default privacy settings to maximize protection, prevent adult users from accessing a minor's account or content without explicit consent, and provide parents with tools to manage their children's online activities, such as controlling account settings, restricting purchases, and monitoring time spent on the platform. The bill also requires annual independent third-party audits detailing the platform's practices regarding minors, with potential civil fines of up to $50,000 per violation starting January 1, 2027. The Attorney General is tasked with creating and regularly updating rules to keep pace with emerging technology, with the ultimate goal of protecting minors' autonomy and online safety.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish standards and practices relating to certain online services; to prohibit certain acts and practices by covered online service providers related to certain online services; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to require the promulgation of rules; and to prescribe civil sanctions.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Kevin Hertel (D)*, Mallory McMorrow (D), Erika Geiss (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection (12:30:00 3/4/2026 Room 1200, Binsfeld Office Building 201 Townsend St, Lansing, M)
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CA bill #SB1159 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Artificial intelligence: transparency and governance.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that terms like "person," "interested person," "participant," and "member of the public" in various California transparency and governance laws, including the California Public Records Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, Ralph M. Brown Act, Political Reform Act of 1974, Administrative Procedure Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), refer only to natural persons or legally recognized entities capable of genuine participation, and explicitly exclude artificial intelligence (AI) systems, autonomous agents, robots, or other nonhuman entities, whether physical or digital. The bill defines artificial intelligence as a system that can infer from input to generate outputs influencing environments, and states that this exclusion is necessary to prevent AI systems from overwhelming government agencies with automated interactions that simulate human participation but lack genuine deliberation, thereby preserving the integrity of democratic processes and public resources.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 17.5 to the Government Code, relating to artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Christopher Cabaldon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on JUD. and P., D.T., & C.P.
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IL bill #HB3465 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CD CORR-ELECTRON MONITOR-FOIA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Unified Code of Corrections to expand public access to records related to electronic monitoring. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that explicitly defines "public records" to include the names of individuals on electronic monitoring and the number of times those individuals have violated the terms of their electronic monitoring. The bill also clarifies that these records are subject to inspection and copying under FOIA, even if they are maintained in a judicial office or by a judicial official. A key aspect of the legislation is that it prevents any other provisions of the Act from being used to withhold or limit access to these specific types of electronic monitoring records. The bill aims to increase transparency around electronic monitoring by ensuring that such information is readily accessible to the public, potentially allowing for greater scrutiny of electronic monitoring practices and individual compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that "public records" includes records of the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring and includes court records of that information. Provides that notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, the Act does not authorize withholding of information or limit the availability of records to the public that contain the names of persons on electronic monitoring and the number of times a person on electronic monitoring has violated the terms of electronic monitoring. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that these records are public records and subject to disclosure, inspection, and copying under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Gill (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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UT bill #HB0058 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Insurance Code Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of the Utah Insurance Code to update provisions related to insurance operations and oversight. Key changes include allowing insurance fraud investigators to investigate crimes committed by licensees and be eligible for public safety retirement benefits, clarifying examination costs for insurers and other regulated entities, and modifying rules for financial condition and market regulation surveillance systems. The bill also introduces new regulations for ambulance membership organizations, including requirements for their plans, financial reserves, and marketing practices, and exempts them from certain insurance regulations. Additionally, it updates provisions concerning the filing of financial statements with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), clarifies rules for captive insurance companies and risk retention groups, and revises requirements for continuing education for insurance producers and consultants. The bill also modifies rules for title insurance producers, including their licensing, financial protection, and escrow activities, and introduces new standards for dental claims processing and transparency. Finally, it makes changes to the Utah Property and Casualty Insurance Guaranty Association Act and updates various definitions and administrative procedures within the Insurance Code.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to insurance.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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FL bill #S0332 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Private Property Rights
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to allow government agencies to hold private meetings with their attorneys to discuss claims related to private property rights under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act, which allows property owners to seek compensation when government actions diminish the value of their property. These private meetings, which are normally required to be public under Florida's open government laws (sections 286.011 and 119.07 of Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24 of the State Constitution), can be closed to the public only if the agency's attorney announces at a public meeting that they need to discuss a claim, the discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy, the entire session is recorded by a court reporter and transcribed, and the agency provides public notice of the meeting's time, date, and attendees. The transcripts of these private meetings will become public records once the property rights claim is settled or if the statute of limitations expires without litigation or settlement, and the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and other records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential until that time. This exemption is intended to encourage settlement and is subject to a legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; creating s. 70.90, F.S.; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; specifying what may be discussed during such meetings; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing an exemption from public records requirements for transcripts, recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/03/2025
• Added: 11/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Judiciary, Jennifer Bradley (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 655
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IL bill #HB2992 • Last Action 03/04/2026
HOPE PILOT PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act, establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework for psilocybin services in Illinois. The legislation aims to address the state's mental health crisis by creating a regulated system for psilocybin-assisted therapy, focusing on therapeutic access, harm reduction, and equity. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to oversee the program, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers, service centers, and facilitators, and implementing strict guidelines for psilocybin services. The bill requires a multi-step process for psilocybin use, including mandatory preparation sessions, supervised administration sessions, and integration sessions. It imposes a 15% tax on psilocybin purchases and creates special funds to support program implementation. The legislation also sets age restrictions (21 and older), mandates extensive safety protocols, and provides immunity from criminal prosecution for licensed participants. Notably, the bill emphasizes cultural responsiveness, community healing, and addressing mental health disparities, particularly for veterans and underserved communities. The program will have a development period of up to 24 months before full implementation, during which various state agencies will collaborate to establish comprehensive guidelines and standards for psilocybin services.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act. Details findings, purposes, statutory construction, and definitions. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board within the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Provides duties of the Board. Provides that the Department of Public Health, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, the Illinois State Police, and the Department of Revenue have certain duties, functions, and powers under the Act. Provides for a program development period, with certain requirements. Provides for different types of licenses starting on or before July 1 of the year 3 years after the effective date of the Act, with certain requirements. Provides immunity from certain criminal civil liability for a licensee or licensee representative with respect to manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides requirements for psilocybin services. Provides for discipline of licensees. Provides for civil and criminal penalties for violations. Provides for certain administrative hearings. Limits home rule. Imposes a tax upon purchasers for the privilege of using psilocybin at a rate of 15% of the purchase price. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and the Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State Treasury for certain purposes. Makes other provisions. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information under the Healing Opportunities through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act from disclosure. Amends the State Finance Act and the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012 to make conforming changes. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to add psilocybin or psilocin as defined in the Healing Opportunities Through Psilocybin Equity Pilot Program Act to provisions regarding driving while under the influence. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Theresa Mah (D)*, La Shawn Ford (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Stephanie Kifowit (D), Harry Benton (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Sonya Harper (D), Anna Moeller (D), Hoan Huynh (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Rick Ryan (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Justin Slaughter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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CA bill #SB1393 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Commercial fishing: steelhead trout: Dungeness crab.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to commercial fishing regulations, primarily concerning steelhead trout and Dungeness crab. For steelhead trout fishing in inland waters, the fee for a required report-restoration card will increase from $5 to $15 starting in the 2027 license year, and the program's sunset date will be extended to January 1, 2037, with updated reporting requirements for the Department of Fish and Wildlife. For Dungeness crab, the bill extends the operation of regulations related to marine life entanglement risk assessment and response, as well as provisions for the Dungeness crab task force, until January 1, 2040. It also establishes a new Dungeness Crab Fleet Subaccount within the existing Dungeness Crab Account, to be managed by the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission, for implementing a spending plan developed by the task force. Additionally, the bill allows vessels to transit closed waters with Dungeness crab traps and crab onboard if specific conditions are met, such as providing advance notice to the department and maintaining continuous transit with operational electronic monitoring. Many of the Dungeness crab-related provisions that were set to expire in 2029 or 2030 are now extended to 2039 or 2040.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 7380, 7381, 7382, 8276.1, 8276.2, 8276.3, 8276.4, 8276.5, 8279.1, 8280.1, 8280.2, 8280.3, 8280.4, 8280.6, and 9002.5 of, and to add Sections 8276.6 and 8286 to, the Fish and Game Code, relating to fish.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike McGuire (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
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IL bill #HB4297 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CD CORR-FAMILY NOTIFICATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, also known as the Corrections Family Notification Act, requires the Department of Corrections to notify approved visitors of a committed person (an individual incarcerated in a correctional facility) when that person is placed in or removed from restrictive housing (meaning they are confined to their cell for more than 22 hours a day), or when their housing unit is placed on lockdown (a suspension of normal activities) or returns to normal operations. These notifications, which will not include security-sensitive details, must be sent within two hours of the event occurring and will be delivered via email and SMS text message if the visitor opts in. The Department will maintain an online portal for visitors to update their contact information and preferred notification methods, and will also publish an annual report on its compliance with these notification requirements, with rules to be adopted to manage visitor contacts, communication, and data privacy. This new law will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Corrections Family Notification Act. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall notify all approved visitors of a committed person when that person is: (1) placed in restrictive housing; (2) removed from restrictive housing; (3) housed in a unit subject to lockdown; or (4) returned to normal operations following a lockdown. Establishes the contents of the notification. Provides that no security-sensitive details shall be disclosed. Provides that notification shall be provided via email and SMS text message, if the visitor opts in. Provides that the Department shall maintain an online portal for visitors to update contact information and select preferred notification methods. Provides that notification of the end of confinement or lockdown must be sent within 2 hours of normal operations resuming. Provides that if a notification is sent in error, the Department shall issue a corrected notification within 2 hours of identifying the error. Provides that the Department shall publish an annual report summarizing compliance. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules necessary to implement the provision, including: (1) visitor contact management; (2) communication protocols; and (3) data privacy protections. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Jed Davis (R)*, Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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IL bill #HB5406 • Last Action 03/04/2026
FOIA-BUSINESS DAY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify the definition of "business day" and adjust timelines for commercial requests. Specifically, it defines a "business day" as Monday through Friday, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and specified holidays, with additional exclusions for school districts, community colleges, and universities to include their winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. Furthermore, for requests made for a "commercial purpose" – meaning the use of public records for sale, resale, or advertising – the bill changes the response timeframe from 21 "working days" to 21 "business days," ensuring that these requests are processed within a clearer, more consistent timeframe.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Defines "business day" as Monday through Friday, not including Saturday, Sunday, and specified holidays. In provisions regarding requests for commercial purposes, changes a reference to 21 working days to a reference to 21 business days.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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IL bill #HB4771 • Last Action 03/04/2026
POLICE DATA SHARING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act, mandates that criminal justice agencies must share all criminal justice data and records, including personally identifying and demographic information, with bona fide researchers (individuals or organizations approved by an institutional review board who agree to use the data solely for research and statistical purposes and not identify individuals). This data includes information related to law enforcement stops, searches, seizures, arrests, citations, diversion programs, criminal charges and dispositions, release from custody, probation, parole, and disciplinary actions within the correctional system. Additionally, agencies must share any data that would otherwise be accessible to the public under the Freedom of Information Act, and may share any other responsive criminal justice data upon request. The Attorney General will provide guidance on compliance within six months of the act's effective date, and agencies can charge reasonable fees for data retrieval, though these can be waived.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Law Enforcement Data Sharing Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency relating to: (1) a law enforcement stop, search, or seizure; (2) a warrant, arrest, or citation; (3) participation in a pre-arrest or post-arrest diversion, specialty court, or other alternative resolution program; (4) a criminal charge, disposition, or sentence; (5) a pretrial or posttrial release from custody, or any terms or conditions of release; (6) a grant, order, change in the terms of, or termination of pretrial supervised release, probation, parole, or participation in correctional or rehabilitative programs; or (7) a formal discipline, reclassification, or relocation of any person under criminal sentence or correctional control. Provides that a criminal justice agency shall share with a bona fide researcher all criminal justice data and records, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by the criminal justice agency that is subject to mandatory or discretionary disclosure to any member of the public under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a criminal justice agency may share with a bona fide researcher any other criminal justice data, records, or information, including relevant personally identifying information and demographic information, held by that agency that is responsive to a bona fide researcher's request. Provides that, within 6 months after the effective date of the Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance to assist criminal justice agencies in complying with the Act's requirements. Provides that a criminal justice agency may assess reasonable fees, not to exceed actual costs, for the search, retrieval, and copying of criminal justice data, records, or information requested under the Act, and may waive fees at their discretion.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kam Buckner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Criminal Committee
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TN bill #HB1885 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47, relative to illegal activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates illegal gambling and related activities, including online sweepstakes games which involve virtual currency that can be exchanged for prizes, as violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, meaning they are considered unfair or deceptive business practices. It expands the investigative powers of the Attorney General and Reporter, the state's chief legal officer, to gather information and compel compliance from individuals or entities involved in unlawful gambling activities, including the ability to seek court orders to prevent the destruction or concealment of relevant documents. Additionally, the bill clarifies and enhances the authority of the Sports Wagering Council, the body that oversees legal sports betting in Tennessee, to investigate and address illegal gambling and gaming activities, including those that may occur outside of licensed operations.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, designates illegal gambling and related activities as a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act; expands the authority of the sports wagering council to investigate illegal gambling and gaming activity; expands the investigative authority of the attorney general and reporter to investigate unlawful activity within the purview of the attorney general and reporter. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 4, Chapter 49; Title 8, Chapter 6, Part 4; Title 40, Chapter 2 and Title 47.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Cepicky (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
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IL bill #HB4478 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis in Illinois, including allowing the Department of Professional Regulation to share confidential investigative information with the Office of the Executive Inspector General, clarifying that cannabis is considered a "prescription and nonprescription medicine and drug" for tax purposes under certain conditions and redefining "adult use cannabis" for these tax acts, and limiting the authority of counties and municipalities to tax cannabis. It also renames the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program, removes provisions for its repeal and emergency rulemaking, and authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. The bill further amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act by changing various definitions, removing references to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act, allowing for the merger of certain licenses, prioritizing medical patients for dispensing organization relocation, rescinding conditional licenses, adding requirements for responsible vendor training, introducing new prohibitions and exceptions for dispensing organizations, prioritizing qualifying patients and caregivers, adding state agencies and local health officials to investigation provisions, and authorizing an integrated system for agent identification cards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Smith (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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UT bill #HB0293 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Education Student Athlete Protections
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs interscholastic athletic activities unless that association complies with several new requirements, including adherence to specific state laws regarding open meetings and public records, and the collection of a student's unamended birth certificate or equivalent documentation to determine athletic eligibility. The bill also mandates that such associations include policies in their bylaws or policies that provide statewide moratorium periods for holidays, sport-specific summer moratoriums, and a minimum six-week sport-specific off-season moratorium, with some accommodations for rural schools. Furthermore, the association must establish and equally enforce penalties for infractions by member schools and annually report to the Education Interim Committee on the implementation of these policies and enforcement. The bill also clarifies acceptable documentation for non-citizen students and homeless youth to prove their date of birth and sex, and specifies that these requirements do not limit a school district's (LEA) ability to verify other aspects of student eligibility like residency and academic standing.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill prohibits a public school from participating in an association that governs athletic interscholastic activities in certain circumstances.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Katy Hall (R)*, Calvin Musselman (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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FL bill #H0925 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Clerks of the Court
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Clerks of Court," aims to adjust how clerks of court are reimbursed for various filing fees and services, and how certain collected penalties are distributed. Primarily, it authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, acting on behalf of clerks, to request reimbursement for filing specific documents like petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, increasing the reimbursement rate for these filings from $40 to $195. It also allows clerks to be reimbursed for other fees and charges associated with certain legal processes, including those for indigent individuals and for filing petitions related to domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and exploitation of vulnerable adults. Additionally, the bill modifies the distribution of penalties collected from traffic violations, decreasing the percentage that goes to municipalities and increasing the percentage that is deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund. Finally, it updates a cross-reference within the statutes to reflect these changes and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the rate at which the clerks may be reimbursed for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending s. 28.35, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Dana Trabulsy (R)*, Danny Alvarez (R), Kimberly Daniels (D), Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R), Michele Rayner (D), Will Robinson (R), Taylor Yarkosky (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Received
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IL bill #HB5387 • Last Action 03/04/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Illinois acts related to professional licensing. Primarily, it extends the repeal date for the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. Additionally, the bill makes various changes to the specific provisions within these acts, including updates to definitions, requirements for collaborative agreements, temporary practice authorizations, disciplinary actions, exemptions, licensure requirements, and grounds for discipline. It also repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and makes changes to acts related to barbering, cosmetology, esthetics, hair braiding, nail technology, electrology, professional service corporations, and professional limited liability companies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act, the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987, the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act, the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act, the Massage Therapy Practice Act, the Medical Practice Act of 1987, and the Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Practice Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning written collaborative agreements; temporary authorization of practice by persons licensed in other jurisdictions; and disciplinary action. Amends the Marriage and Family Therapy Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions and restrictions and limitations. Amends the Massage Therapy Practice Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning licensure requirements and grounds for discipline. Amends the Medical Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning certain permits; disciplinary action; and physician delegation of authority. Amends the Illinois Optometric Practice Act of 1987. Makes changes in provisions concerning permitted activities and grounds for disciplinary action. Amends the Illinois Physical Therapy Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exempt activities. Amends the Boxing and Full-contact Martial Arts Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the authorization to conduct contests; professional or amateur contests; and medical suspension. Amends the Sex Offender Evaluation and Treatment Provider Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning qualifications for licensure and the appointment of a hearing officer. Repeals provisions concerning a roster of names maintained by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Amends the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985. Makes changes in provisions concerning the requisites for ownership or operation of salons and shops. Amends the Electrologist Licensing Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning exemptions. Amends the Professional Service Corporation Act. Makes changes in the definition of "related professional services". Amends the Professional Limited Liability Company Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the nature of business. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bob Morgan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
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IL bill #HB5085 • Last Action 03/04/2026
VETS ASSISTANCE COMM-BUDGET
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective immediately, amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to enhance transparency and accountability for Veterans Assistance Commissions. Starting January 1, 2027, these commissions must create and publish their budgets online, followed by a public hearing within 30 days. The budget will require approval from both the full commission membership and the county board of the county where the commission is organized. Furthermore, commissions will be required to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as their respective county or the largest government entity that financially supports them, and all commissions will be subject to the Freedom of Information Act, which grants the public the right to access government information.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that for each fiscal year after January 1, 2027, each Veterans Assistance Commission shall prepare a budget and publish the budget on its official website. Provides that a public hearing on the contents of the budget shall occur within 30 days of its publication. Provides that the budget must be approved by the full Commission membership and by the county board of the county where the Veterans Assistance Commission is organized. Requires each Veterans Assistance Commission to follow the same procurement and bidding procedures as its respective county or the largest sponsoring government entity based on financial contribution, not population. Provides that all Veterans Assistance Commissions are subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Veterans' Affairs Committee
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MS bill #HB1665 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise, significantly reforms the regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAO) in Mississippi by transferring regulatory authority from the State Board of Pharmacy to the Commissioner of Insurance, establishing new licensing and renewal requirements for PBMs and PSAOs, and creating a dedicated special fund within the Department of Insurance to support these regulatory operations. Key provisions include mandating that PBMs and PSAOs reimburse pharmacies at a rate no less than the pharmacy's acquisition cost for dispensed drugs, requiring PBMs to provide detailed reasons for claim denials within seven days, prohibiting PBMs from using "spread pricing" (charging more than the cost of the drug plus dispensing fee), and preventing PBMs from engaging in "steering" patients to affiliated pharmacies. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for drug manufacturers, PBMs, PSAOs, and health insurers, mandates the creation of a public website to disseminate information related to these regulations, and prohibits retaliation by PBMs, their affiliates, and PSAOs against pharmacists. Additionally, it revises the administration of the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan, requiring more frequent requests for proposals for plan administration and including the Commissioner of Insurance on evaluation committees for pharmacy benefit management proposals, while also requiring PBMs managing benefits for the state plan to comply with the new Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act. Finally, the bill includes provisions for the repeal of the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and related sections concerning public employee health plan administration on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Revise The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections Added To The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define New Terms And Revise The Definitions Of Certain Existing Terms; To Create New Section 73-21-154, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer All Powers And Duties Exercised By The State Board Of Pharmacy Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act To The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Reimbursement Amount From Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) Payable To Pharmacies; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Give Pharmacists Reasons For Denying A Claim Within Seven Days Of Receiving An Electronic Claim; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Provisions Authorizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Use Maximum Allowable Cost Lists; To Revise The Administrative Appeals Process Pharmacy Benefit Managers Must Make Available To Pharmacies To Challenge Reimbursements; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Psaos To Be Licensed By The Commissioner Of Insurance; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Commissioner With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-157.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create A Special Fund In The State Treasury To Support The Operations Of The Department Of Insurance In The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Require The State Fiscal Officer To Transfer Unobligated Funds In The Special Fund Previously Used By The State Board Of Pharmacy For The Regulation Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers To The New Special Fund; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Amend Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Steering By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Retaliation Against Pharmacists By Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Provisions Relating To Investigations And Audits Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers Conducted By The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Drug Manufacturers, Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Psaos And Health Insurers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Commissioner; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Plan Sponsors To Develop Criteria And A List Of Prescription Drugs Designated As Specialty Drugs; To Create New Section 73-21-168, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner To Develop A Website To Publish Certain Information Related To This Act; To Create New Section 73-21-169, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Identify Ownership Affiliation Of Any Kind To The Commissioner; To Amend Sections 73-21-83 And 73-21-91, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Solicit Requests For Proposals For The Administration Of The Plan Or Components Of The Plan Every Two Years; To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Commissioner Of Insurance To Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When Considering Proposals For Such Administration; To Require A Pharmacy Benefits Manager For The State Health Plan To Comply With The Provisions Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; To Create New Section 25-15-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria Established By The Board For Specialty Drug Designation; To Require The Board To Consult With The Administrators Of The Public Employee Health Plans In The Contiguous States To Determine The Feasibility Of Entering Into A Joint Agreement To Combine Purchasing Power For Pharmaceuticals; To Amend Section 25-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-15-3, 25-15-5, 25-15-7, 25-15-9, 25-15-13, 25-15-14, 25-15-15, 25-15-16, 25-15-17, 25-15-19 And 25-15-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The State Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 41-149-5, 41-151-7 And 73-21-205, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Provide For Severability; To Create New Section 73-21-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Create New Section 25-15-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For The Repeal Of Those Sections Relating To The Administration Of The Public Employee Health Plans; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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MI bill #HB5505 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Legislature: legislative agencies; office of digital oversight; establish. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new "digital oversight office" within the legislature, led by a "digital oversight officer" appointed by the legislature for a three-year term. This office will be responsible for investigating information technology (IT) projects, services, and purchases made by state agencies, and can intervene in or collaborate on these projects. A key function of the office is to promote modern software development best practices, such as agile methodologies and open-source software, drawing inspiration from the United States Digital Service's "Digital Services Playbook." The office can initiate investigations based on complaints from agencies or individuals, or on its own initiative, and state agencies are required to provide requested information. While the office must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information, state employees are protected from penalties for providing information to the office, though attorney-client and executive privileges are exempt from the office's access. Records of the office's investigations will be exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the digital oversight office; and to prescribe the powers and duties of the office, certain officials, and state agencies.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Kuhn (R)*, Steve Frisbie (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations (09:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 352, State Capitol Building)
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IL bill #HB5221 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle personal data of Illinois residents, taking effect on January 1, 2027. It grants consumers rights such as the ability to confirm if their data is being processed, access, correct, and delete their personal data, and obtain a portable copy of their data. Crucially, consumers will have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal data, targeted advertising (which is defined as ads selected based on a consumer's past online activities to predict their preferences), and profiling for automated decisions that have significant legal or similarly significant effects on them, such as decisions about financial services or housing. The Act also outlines responsibilities for data controllers (entities that determine the purposes and means of data processing) and processors (entities that process data on behalf of controllers), including requirements for data security and transparency through privacy notices. It includes specific provisions for small businesses and makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act, while also preempting local home rule authority on these matters.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Sets forth provisions concerning agreements between personal data processors and controllers. Provides for consumer personal data rights, including the right to opt out of the processing of personal data concerning the consumer for purposes of targeted advertising, the sale of personal data, or profiling in furtherance of automated decisions that produce legal effects. Sets forth provisions concerning the responsibilities of controllers; requirements for small businesses; and data privacy and protection assessments. Provides for civil penalties. Preempts home rule. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make a conforming change. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
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FL bill #H0277 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance protections and penalties related to domestic violence by defining "military protective order" and "conviction" for domestic violence offenses, and by reclassifying penalties for repeat domestic violence offenders, meaning that a subsequent offense will carry a more severe penalty than the original offense, with specific exceptions for felony battery. It also establishes two pilot programs for electronic monitoring of individuals convicted of domestic violence or violating protective orders, one in Pinellas County managed by the sheriff and another in the Sixth Judicial Circuit managed by the Department of Corrections, both running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028, with courts authorized or required to order electronic monitoring if the individual poses a threat to the victim. Furthermore, the bill revises the information required in petitions for injunctions against domestic violence, expands the factors judges can consider when granting such injunctions to include threats against family pets and the existence of military protective orders, and mandates that the Department of Law Enforcement enter dating and sexual violence injunctions into a statewide verification system. Finally, it increases the financial assistance available for victims of domestic violence to relocate and requires law enforcement to notify relevant agencies if a violation of a military protective order is suspected.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to domestic violence and protective injunctions; amending s. 741.28, F.S.; defining the term "military protective order"; creating s. 741.2801, F.S.; defining the term "conviction"; reclassifying penalties for committing a domestic violence offense if a person has a prior conviction for domestic violence; providing that sentencing and incentive gain-time eligibility determinations are made without regard to a penalty enhancement; providing an exception; creating s. 741.2905, F.S.; establishing an electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified county; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; requiring the sheriff, in consultation with certain persons, to design and implement the pilot program; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the sheriff to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; creating s. 741.2906, F.S.; defining the term "department"; establishing an hb277 -03-e1electronic monitoring pilot program in a specified judicial circuit; authorizing, and in certain circumstances requiring, a court to order electronic monitoring supervision if certain conditions are met; providing requirements for the pilot program; requiring the Department of Corrections to complete an evaluation and provide specified reports to the Legislature; providing requirements for such reports; requiring an order for electronic monitoring supervision to terminate on a specified date; providing for repeal of the pilot program; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; revising the information contained in a petition for injunction for protection against domestic violence; revising the factors a judge may consider in determining whether to grant a petition for injunction against domestic violence; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions against dating violence and sexual violence into a statewide verification system; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; providing that a person who has a prior conviction for a crime of domestic violence or violation of an injunction or foreign protection order, and who subsequently commits a violation of any injunction or foreign protection order against the same victim, commits a felony of the third degree; hb277 -03-e1requiring a law enforcement officer to make a specified notification if he or she has probable cause to believe that a person violated a military protective order; amending s. 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 960.198, F.S.; increasing the dollar amounts for relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence; providing an effective date.
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IL bill #HB4916 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AGING-ADULT DAY SERVICES RATES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Act on the Aging to increase the hourly rate for adult day services to $17.84 and the rate for each way transportation services for adult day services to $13.44 per unit, effective within 30 days of the bill's enactment. These changes are part of the Community Care Program, which aims to help individuals aged 60 and older remain in their homes by providing various services, including adult day services and transportation.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Act on the Aging. Provides that within 30 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, rates for adult day services shall be increased to $17.84 per hour and rates for each way transportation services for adult day services shall be increased to $13.44 per unit transportation.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Lindsey LaPointe (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations-Health and Human Services Committee
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FL bill #H0447 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes court proceedings and records related to mental health and substance abuse treatment confidential and closed to the public, with exceptions for the respondent's consent or a judge's finding of good cause, and expands the exemption of certain information from public records to include petitions and applications for treatment, allowing disclosure to specific service providers and authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for case management purposes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; specifying that all hearings relating to mental health and substance abuse, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing exceptions; exempting certain information from public records requirements; expanding a public records exemption to include certain petitions and applications; authorizing disclosure of certain confidential and exempt documents to certain service providers; authorizing courts to use a respondent's name for certain purposes; revising applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; making technical changes; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/18/2025
• Added: 11/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Patt Maney (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Johanna López (D), Jim Mooney (R), Bill Partington (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #H0437 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens public access to government records by clarifying the definition of "actual cost of duplication" to include agency resources like staff time and IT, while prohibiting overhead costs. It mandates that government agencies promptly acknowledge and respond in good faith to public records requests within three business days, or they cannot charge fees for the records. Agencies must now provide written justifications and cite specific laws when denying access or claiming a record is exempt, and they cannot introduce new exemptions or justifications in court that weren't previously stated. The bill also removes fees for accessing public records electronically under contractual agreements and requires agencies to provide records in specified formats, though they can charge a fee for this service, with exceptions for requests that take less than 30 minutes to fulfill or for records previously disclosed. It introduces a new definition for "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency" and allows for fee reductions or waivers for public interest purposes, including waiving the first 10 hours of cost for certain requests. Agencies are prohibited from charging for the review and redaction of exempt information, and must provide a written cost estimate upon request. Violations of public records laws are now explicitly considered violations of Chapter 119, with civil penalties for agencies that unlawfully deny access or delay records, and criminal penalties for those outside the state who knowingly violate these provisions. Furthermore, courts are required to award attorney fees and costs against agencies that unlawfully deny access to public records, and agencies may reimburse individuals for attorney fees if they are acquitted of a violation. Finally, the bill repeals a section related to remote electronic access services and makes conforming changes to the criminal punishment code.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.011, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "actual cost of duplication"; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; providing that it is a violation of ch. 119, F.S., to fail to acknowledge a public records request promptly and respond to such request in good faith; requiring a custodian of public records to perform specified actions within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an agency from imposing costs or fees if the custodian fails to take such actions in the required timeframe; requiring a custodian to state in writing certain justifications and citations; prohibiting an agency from asserting that a record was exempt or confidential and exempt under specified circumstances; prohibiting an agency from asserting certain justifications under specified circumstances; removing provisions authorizing a fee for accessing a public record electronically under a contractual agreement; defining the term "any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency"; requiring an agency to provide public records requests in specified formats; authorizing an agency to charge a fee for such provision; prohibiting an agency from charging certain costs or fees for specified public hb437-01-c1 records requests; providing for the reduction or waiver of fees under specified conditions; requiring a written, detailed cost estimate to be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy a public record; prohibiting an agency from charging fees for review and redaction of certain records; amending s. 119.10, F.S.; providing that a violation of any law that provides access to public records is a violation of ch. 119, F.S.; providing a civil penalty for a person who violates provisions relating to accessing public records; providing criminal penalties for a person outside this state who knowingly violates such provisions; requiring the court to assess specified penalties if it makes certain determinations; amending s. 119.12, F.S.; requiring the court to assess and award against the agency certain costs and fees; removing a provision exempting a complainant from providing certain written notice; authorizing agency reimbursement of attorney fees under specified conditions; repealing s. 282.711, F.S., relating to remote electronic access services, to conform to changes made by the act; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; providing an effective date. hb437-01-c1
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Alex Andrade (R)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Susan Plasencia (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Received
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CT bill #HB05228 • Last Action 03/04/2026
An Act Concerning Cigarette Dealers And Electronic Nicotine Delivery System And Vapor Product Dealers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, introduces new restrictions on who can obtain or renew licenses and registrations to sell cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and vapor products. For cigarette dealers, the Department of Revenue Services will not issue or renew a license if more than twenty-five percent of the retail sales area is dedicated to these products, or if sales of these products exceed fifty percent of the dealer's total annual gross sales. Similarly, for ENDS and vapor product dealers, the Department of Consumer Protection will not issue or renew a dealer registration if the applicant exceeds these same sales and retail area limitations, or if the business is located in a town that already has one registered dealer for every 2,500 residents, based on the most recent census. These changes aim to regulate the concentration and sales focus of businesses selling these regulated products.
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Bill Summary: To provide that (1) the Department of Revenue Services shall not issue a cigarette dealer's license, or renew any such license, for certain applicants who exceed certain limitations concerning annual gross sales and the use of retail sales area, and (2) the Department of Consumer Protection shall not issue an electronic nicotine delivery system certificate of dealer registration, or renew any such registration, for certain applicants who (A) exceed certain limitations concerning annual gross revenue and the use of retail sales area, or (B) are located in a town that already includes one dealer for every two thousand five hundred residents.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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IL bill #HB4759 • Last Action 03/04/2026
GREEN LIGHT FOR BUSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Green Light for Buses Act, establishes the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to advise the Department of Transportation on improving public transit efficiency through better traffic signal systems. The Committee will study existing infrastructure, develop strategies to expand "transit signal priority" (TSP), which are operational changes and equipment that help public transit vehicles move through intersections more smoothly, and recommend practices for coordinated signal operations across different areas and transit providers. They will also estimate costs, economic impacts, and potential changes in traffic volume, and identify ways for the Department to support these improvements through its funding programs. The Committee's recommendations will be published in a report within two years and incorporated into the Department's Public Transportation Plan. The bill also grants the Northern Illinois Transit Authority the authority to establish and manage a TSP program for public transit vehicles, and requires the Department to evaluate the feasibility of including TSP accommodations in its own road projects that serve bus routes. This Act will be repealed 10 years after it becomes law and takes effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Green Light for Buses Act. Establishes the Committee on Efficient Arterial Signal Infrastructure to make recommendations to improve public transit efficiency via improvements to traffic signal infrastructure. Publishes a report to the Department of Transportation for inclusion in the Public Transportation Plan. Grants implementing authority. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Theresa Mah (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Transportation: Regulation, Roads & Bridges
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IL bill #SB1368 • Last Action 03/04/2026
MULTI-COUNTY VET ASSISTANCE
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act to create a new option for establishing multi-county Veterans Assistance Commissions in judicial circuits with multiple counties that do not currently have a Veterans Assistance Commission. Specifically, for counties within a judicial circuit that lack a Veterans Assistance Commission before January 1, 2026, veteran service organizations can collaborate to create a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission that will serve veterans and their families across participating counties. Each participating county will be required to levy a minimum tax of 0.02% and deposit the proceeds in the county treasury to fund commission staff and provide financial assistance to veterans. The new commission will select a superintendent from among honorably discharged veterans in the participating counties and maintain a centrally located office (or multiple offices in large judicial circuits). The bill also allows existing Veterans Assistance Commissions in multi-county judicial circuits to merge as of January 1, 2025, while providing the option for some counties to remain independent. The goal is to expand and improve veteran services in areas that currently lack dedicated assistance commissions, ensuring more comprehensive support for veterans and their families across different counties within the same judicial circuit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Provides that in counties that did not have a Veterans Assistance Commission prior to January 1, 2026, and in which there exists a judicial circuit whose jurisdictional boundaries include multiple counties, veteran service organizations located within any of those counties that are within the judicial circuit's jurisdictional boundaries may come together and create a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission that shall provide services to veterans and their families. Contains provisions concerning the selection process for Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission superintendents, delegates, and alternates; funding for Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions; mergers between existing county Veterans Assistance Commissions and Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions; and other matters. Provides that nothing in the amendatory Act shall be interpreted to restrict any Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission from providing services to veterans and their families who reside outside of those participating counties. Amends the Counties Code. Permits each county that has a population of less than 3,000,000 and that is a participant in a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission to levy a tax not to exceed .03% of the assessed value annually on all taxable property of the county for the purpose of providing assistance to military veterans and their families. Amends the Illinois Public Aid Code. Requires a county that has a population of less than 3,000,000 and that is a participant in a Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commission to levy, within the time that such levy is authorized to be made, a tax of an amount which, when added to the unobligated balance available for such purpose at the close of the preceding fiscal year, equals .02% of the last known assessed value of the taxable property in the county. Provides that the tax shall be for the purpose of providing assistance to military veterans and their families.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 24 : Jil Tracy (R)*, Stephanie Kifowit (D)*, Jason Plummer (R), Craig Wilcox (R), Terri Bryant (R), Chris Balkema (R), Andrew Chesney (R), Steve McClure (R), Mike Simmons (D), Li Arellano (R), Mike Porfirio (D), Dale Fowler (R), Sally Turner (R), John Curran (R), Dave Syverson (R), Neil Anderson (R), Dan Swanson (R), Wayne Rosenthal (R), Brandun Schweizer (R), Sue Scherer (D), Kyle Moore (R), Amy Briel (D), Kevin Schmidt (R), Mike Coffey (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 04/03/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Neil Anderson
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MD bill #HB973 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Open Meetings Act - Enhanced Requirements for Educational Entities and Retention Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the requirements of Maryland's Open Meetings Act, which ensures that public bodies conduct their business openly and transparently, to include the Maryland State Department of Education, the Accountability and Implementation Board (a board established to oversee educational accountability and implementation), and county boards of education. These educational entities will now be subject to enhanced requirements, such as making meeting agendas and supporting documents publicly available at least 48 hours in advance, and providing live video streaming of open sessions where practicable. Furthermore, these entities, along with other public bodies already under these enhanced requirements, will be mandated to retain copies of their meeting minutes and any recordings for a significant period of 15 years after the date of the session, ensuring long-term public access to records of their proceedings.
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Bill Summary: Making certain enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements applicable to the Maryland State Department of Education, Accountability and Implementation Board, and county boards of education; and requiring certain entities subject to enhanced Open Meetings Act requirements to retain certain meeting minutes and recordings for 15 years after the date of the session.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : April Fleming Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 )
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MI bill #HB4694 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Local government: authorities; revisions to the recreational authorities act; provide for. Amends secs. 5, 7, 9, 11 & 21 of 2000 PA 321 (MCL 123.1135 et seq.) & adds sec. 10. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4695'25, HB 4798'25
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Recreational Authorities Act to expand and clarify the powers and operations of recreational authorities in Michigan. The key changes include allowing authorities to establish a public forest and natural resources area as part of their core purposes, providing more flexibility in board operations by permitting the creation of advisory committees, and broadening the authorities' ability to acquire, manage, and use property. The bill allows authorities to engage in sustainable commercial activities like forestry and environmental credit sales, establishes guidelines for dissolving an authority, and clarifies that if a public forest and natural resources area is involved, the designated use must continue or the property will revert to the state. The bill maintains existing provisions about tax levies (up to 1 mill for 20 years) and borrowing limits, while adding specific language about the use of funds and the process for tax approvals. Importantly, the bill specifies that the legislation will only take effect if two related bills are also enacted, indicating it is part of a broader legislative package related to local government authorities.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2000 PA 321, entitled"Recreational authorities act,"by amending sections 5, 7, 9, 11, and 21 (MCL 123.1135, 123.1137, 123.1139, 123.1141, and 123.1151), sections 5 and 21 as amended by 2003 PA 135 and section 11 as amended by 2016 PA 173, and by adding section 10.
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• Introduced: 06/26/2025
• Added: 06/27/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Greg Markkanen (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 09/18/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole With Substitute (s-1)
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KY bill #HB930 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to crimes and punishments.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's laws concerning crimes and punishments, particularly focusing on juvenile justice and public safety. Key provisions include requiring caregivers to reimburse the Department of Juvenile Justice for the costs of a child's commitment if their failure to provide reasonable control contributed to the delinquency, allowing victim advocates to attend protection order hearings for minors, and expanding the definition of unlawful transaction with a minor to include felonies where a gun is used or possessed. It also clarifies that certain unlawful transaction offenses can apply to adult defendants and minors transferred to adult court, shifts the decision-making authority for status offense complaints from court-designated workers to county attorneys, and allows for public access to dispositional or sentencing hearings for children adjudicated as violent offenders. Additionally, the bill mandates notification to law enforcement agencies about the disposition of certain juvenile cases, grants peace officers access to juvenile and family court records for their duties, requires school personnel to be notified of protective orders involving minors, and allows county attorneys to file petitions for first-time misdemeanors. The bill also modifies criteria for trying minors as adults, allowing it for violent offenses, capital offenses, or Class A or B felonies, and for repeat felony offenders, and permits past juvenile adjudications to be used for enhanced sentencing. It increases the maximum periods for sanctions for supervision violations, probation for misdemeanors and felonies, and confinement in secure detention facilities, and establishes a minimum commitment period of 12 months for felony offenses. Finally, the bill repeals the section creating family accountability, intervention, and response teams.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 635, relating to public offenders, to provide that a court that commits a child to the Department of Juvenile Justice shall require the child's caregiver to reimburse the department for the costs of the child's commitment; amend KRS 403.727 and KRS 456.035, relating to protection orders involving minors, to permit a victim advocate to attend an evidentiary hearing to offer advocacy services to an alleged victim; amend KRS 530.064 to provide that a person 18 years of age or older, or a minor who has been transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender, is guilty of unlawful transaction in the first degree for the commission of a felony offense where any person uses or possess a gun in furtherance of a crime; amend KRS 530.065 and 530.070 to provide that unlawful transaction with a minor in the second and third degree may be applied to adult defendants and child defendants transferred to Circuit Court to be proceeded against as a youthful offender; amend KRS 610.030, relating to preliminary intake inquiry procedures and diversions, to provide that upon completing the preliminary intake inquiry for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the complaint to the county attorney for the county attorney to decide how the complaint shall proceed; require the court-designated worker to consult with the county attorney in the development of a diversion agreement; specify the persons the court-designated worker shall make the details of the diversion agreement available to; provide that if a child fails diversion for a status offense complaint, the court-designated worker shall refer the matter to the county attorney; amend KRS 610.070, relating to juvenile case hearings, to provide that if a child has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or has been adjudicated to have committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, the court may order a dispositional or sentencing hearing open to the public; amend KRS 610.110 relating to disposition of juvenile cases, to require the department to notify relevant law enforcement agencies of the disposition of each case for any child committed by the court who is placed in a residential treatment facility by the department or the Cabinet for Health and Family Services; amend KRS 610.340, relating to confidentiality of juvenile records, to require Administrative Office of the Courts to permit a peace officer access to juvenile and family court records necessary for the peace officer to carry out lawful duties; amend KRS 610.345, relating to disclosure of records, to provide that the clerk of the court shall notify certain school personnel when the court issues a protective order where a child is a petitioner or respondent; amend KRS 635.010, relating to public offense complaints, to allow a county attorney to file a petition for a first time misdemeanor; amend KRS 635.020, relating to criteria for determining how a child is to be tried, to provide that a youth 14 years of age or older may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the child committed an offense which would classify the child as a violent offender, or a capital offense, Class A felony, or Class B felony; provide that a child may be tried as an adult if the court finds probable cause that the youth has previously been adjudicated as a youthful offender and is back in front of a court for allegedly committing a new felony; amend KRS 635.040, relating to effect of adjudication by the juvenile court, to provide that a past adjudication may be considered for any enhanced disposition or sentence for a subsequent offense; amend KRS 635.060, relating to options of the court at the dispositional hearing, to increase the maximum period of sanctions for a violation of supervision from 30 days to 180 days; increase the maximum period of probation for a misdemeanor from 6 months to 12 months; increase the maximum period of probation for a Class D felony from 12 months to up until the age of 18; increase the period a child may be confined in a secure detention facility or detention program from 45 days to 90 days for children 14 and 15 years old, and from 90 days to 180 days for children 16 years of age and older; provide for a minimum commitment period of at least 12 months for a child committed to the department for a felony; repeal KRS 605.035, relating to the creation of the family accountability, intervention, and response teams; and amend various KRS sections to conform.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jared Bauman (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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KY bill #HB928 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to the General Assembly.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct within the Legislative Research Commission, a state agency that supports the General Assembly, Kentucky's legislative body. This committee will be composed of eight members: three appointed by the Senate President, one by the Senate Minority Floor Leader, three by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and one by the House Minority Floor Leader. The committee's primary role is to investigate complaints of sexual harassment, abuse, or assault made by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, other General Assembly members, or the public against a member of the General Assembly. After an investigation, which must be completed within 90 days of receiving a complaint, the committee will issue a report detailing its findings and recommending any punitive actions, such as removal from committees, fines, or even expulsion, to the relevant legislative leadership and all members of that chamber. If the investigation suggests a violation may have occurred, the committee will hold a hearing, and if a violation is found, it will recommend specific penalties. Importantly, all records related to these complaints and investigations will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Open Records Act, with specific protections for the identities of complainants and witnesses.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 7 to establish a Special Committee on Sexual Misconduct; direct the appointment of members; require investigation, hearings, and report of complaints submitted by employees of the Legislative Research Commission, another member of the General Assembly, and the public; require report of recommended punitive actions to Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and members of the General Assembly.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Marzian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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IL bill #HB4858 • Last Action 03/04/2026
EQUAL PAY-VARIABLE PAY SCALE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003 to require employers with 15 or more employees to include both the "base pay scale," which is the wage or salary range for a position, and the "variable pay scale," which includes a range of bonuses, stock options, commissions, and other incentives an employer expects to offer, in all job postings. These two pay scales must be presented as separate ranges within the job posting. The bill also clarifies that the inclusion of a link to a publicly accessible webpage containing this information satisfies the posting requirement, and it outlines responsibilities for employers and third-party job posting services to ensure this information is provided.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Equal Pay Act of 2003. Provides that it is unlawful for an employer with 15 or more employees to fail to include the base pay scale and variable pay scale (rather than the pay scale and benefits) for a position in any specific job posting. Provides that the base pay scale and variable pay scale shall be provided as separate ranges on the job posting. Defines "base pay scale" and "variable pay scale".
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Janet Yang Rohr (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Labor & Commerce Committee
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KY bill #SB263 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to foster innovation in Kentucky's public education system by providing school districts with greater flexibility to implement new practices. It establishes a framework for local school districts to request waivers from certain state regulations and statutes, allowing them to pilot innovative approaches, particularly in schools serving students with unmet academic needs. The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) will assist districts in developing these waiver requests and provide analysis to the Kentucky Board of Education (KBE), which will review and approve or deny them. The bill also introduces an "expedited waiver" process for certain situations, such as partnering with education service providers, which will be handled by the Commissioner of Education. Furthermore, it creates a "school of innovation pilot project" from August 2026 to June 2028, allowing a select group of three schools to explore innovative operational models with dedicated funding and requiring annual reporting on their progress and challenges to the Legislative Research Commission. The KBE will also annually review all granted waivers to identify potential changes to regulations or statutes and new best practices.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to make findings and declarations about locally driven innovation and the intent of the General Assembly to permit flexibility for school districts to improve practices; amend KRS 156.161 to modify the waiver process and the waiver authority of the Kentucky Board of Education; require the Kentucky Department of Education to assist local boards of education in the development of waiver requests; specify the analysis the department shall provide to the state board in reviewing a local board's waiver request; establish a process for a local board to submit a request for a school or program to be identified as a school of innovation with a set of waivers that operate collectively; provide protections for school districts that rely on waiver assistance from the department; create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to require the state board to establish a list of expedited waivers; establish the expedited waiver process and authority; require the state board to annually review all waivers granted to determine necessary changes to administrative regulations or statutes or identify new best practices; amend KRS 157.360 to conform; create a new section of KRS Chapter 160 to establish the school of innovation pilot project; establish the school of innovation pilot project fund; provide procedures for the operation of the pilot project; conclude the pilot project on June 30, 2028; require the department to annually report information and findings from the pilot project to the Legislative Research Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve West (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: to Education (S)
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KY bill #HB778 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to child welfare.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to child welfare laws, including prohibiting individuals with certain sex offender registry statuses from providing foster care, becoming fictive kin placements (individuals not related by blood or marriage but with a significant emotional bond to a child), or adopting children, and also extends the age up to which a dependent, neglected, or abused youth can request their commitment be extended to 21 years old. It also updates definitions for terms like "diversion agreement" (an agreement to hold a child accountable without a formal court record) and "eligible youth" (a young person committed to the state who is seeking to extend their commitment), and expands who can access these diversion agreements. The bill mandates notification to school officials, including superintendents and school resource officers, when a child is adjudicated guilty of certain offenses or is involved in domestic violence or protective order cases, and allows medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected. It also grants the external child fatality and near fatality review panel (a group that reviews deaths and near-deaths of children to identify systemic improvements) access to additional data and the ability to compel attendance from investigating agencies during closed sessions. Furthermore, the bill establishes requirements for a "plan of safe care" for substance-exposed infants, which are babies exposed to alcohol or drugs prenatally, and creates new reporting requirements for the involuntary termination of parental rights. Finally, it enhances penalties for child abuse, particularly when a child under 13 is seriously injured by ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance, requires law enforcement agencies to have policies on pediatric controlled substance ingestion/inhalation, and mandates continuing education on this topic for various professionals.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 199.462 to prohibit an individual from being approved to provide foster care or relative caregiver services to a child, be considered a fictive kin placement for a child, or to receive a child for adoption if the individual or an adult or minor child living in the individual's is on the adult or juvenile sex offender registry; amend KRS 199.801 related to placement requirements for children in the custody of the state; amend KRS 600.020 to update definitions for "diversion agreement," "eligible youth," and "informal adjustment"; amend KRS 610.030 to establish which individuals shall have access to diversion agreements related to juvenile court cases; amend KRS 610.345 to expand the list of individuals that a judge shall notify when a child is adjudicated guilty of an offense which classifies him or her as a youthful offender to include school superintendents, school directors of pupil personnel, and school resource officers; amend KRS 620.050 to expand the list of individuals or entities that can have access to a report of suspected child abuse, neglect, or dependency; remove certain individuals and entities that could have access to files, reports, notes, photographs, records, electronic and other communications, and working papers used or developed by a children's advocacy center related to child welfare investigations; to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; allow external child fatality and near fatality review panel to access additional data; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend KRS 620.140 to expand the ability for a dependent, neglected, or abused youth to request to have his or her commitment extended or reinstated beyond the age of 18 up to the age of 21; create a new section of KRS Chapter 211 to define and establish requirements for "plan of safe care" and "plan of care safety assessment review" related to substance-exposed infants; create a new section of KRS Chapter 625 related to reporting of involuntarty termination of parental rights; amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nick Wilson (R)*, Samara Heavrin (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: to Families & Children (H)
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GA bill #SB472 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Local Boards of Education; audit findings or findings by the state auditor of financial mismanagement or misconduct; provide for the suspension of members
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows for the suspension of local school board members if a local school system is designated by the state auditor as requiring the highest level of monitoring, supports, and interventions, or if the state auditor finds financial mismanagement or misconduct by the school system, its board, or its superintendent. The state auditor will develop a program to monitor and support school systems and state charter schools, and the bill also places a cap on advance distributions of state funds to local school units, requiring a plan for monitoring and intervention if this cap is exceeded. Additionally, the bill revises employment contract terms for local school superintendents, allowing for termination for cause if they are found to have engaged in financial mismanagement or misconduct, or failed to comply with intervention plans, and it clarifies the investigatory duties of the state auditor regarding local school systems.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to provide for the suspension of members of local boards of education following certain audit findings or findings by the state auditor of financial mismanagement or misconduct; to provide for employment contract terms, conditions, and limitations for local school superintendents under certain conditions; to provide for a cap on the total amount of advance distributions of state allotted funds that may be made by the State Board of Education to local units of administration; to provide for plans for monitoring, supports, and intervention; to provide for the authority of the state auditor relative to such plans; to amend Chapter 6 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Audits and Accounts, so as to revise provisions for financial audits of local school systems and state charter schools by and on behalf of the Department of Audits and Accounts; to require the Department of Audits and Accounts to develop and implement a program of progressive monitoring, supports, and interventions to local school systems and state charter schools; to provide for investigations of local school systems by the state auditor; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Billy Hickman (R)*, Larry Walker (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Chuck Hufstetler (R)*, Freddie Sims (D)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Max Burns (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Second Readers
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FL bill #H0655 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Pub. Rec. and Pub. Meetings/Attorney Meetings to Discuss Private Property Rights Claims
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to exempt certain meetings between government agencies and their attorneys from public meeting requirements when discussing claims related to private property rights under the Bert J. Harris, Jr., Private Property Rights Protection Act. Specifically, during the 90-day notice period for such claims, meetings or parts of meetings can be closed to the public if the agency's attorney publicly states the need for advice on a claim, the discussion is limited to settlement negotiations or strategy, the entire session is recorded by a court reporter and transcribed, and public notice of the meeting time, date, and attendees is given, with the meeting commencing and concluding in an open session. The transcripts of these exempt meetings will become public records once the claim is settled or the statute of limitations expires without litigation. Furthermore, the transcripts, recordings, minutes, and other records generated during these exempt meetings are also exempt from public records requirements. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill's stated purpose is to encourage pre-litigation settlement by allowing agencies to develop negotiation strategies confidentially, similar to how ongoing litigation is handled, thereby potentially limiting legal costs for all parties.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; creating s. 70.90, F.S.; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for meetings or portions of meetings between agencies and their attorneys to discuss certain claims concerning private property rights; specifying what may be discussed during such meetings; requiring that such meetings be transcribed; providing that such transcripts become public records at specified times; providing an exemption from public records requirements for transcripts, recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Government Operations Subcommittee, Wyman Duggan (R)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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NH bill #HB1374 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Relative to the procedures for withdrawal from a cooperative school district.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the procedures for a school district to withdraw from a cooperative school district by changing the voting requirements and process. Currently, withdrawal requires approval from both the withdrawing district and the entire cooperative district, but this bill simplifies the process by allowing the withdrawal to be determined solely by a vote within the withdrawing district. Specifically, the bill changes the voting threshold from a simple majority to a 3/5 (60%) supermajority of voters in the withdrawing district. If this supermajority votes in favor of withdrawal, the district clerk will send the meeting documentation to the state board of education, which will then issue a certificate confirming the withdrawal. The bill removes previous language requiring a vote from the entire cooperative district and streamlines the withdrawal process to focus only on the wishes of the district seeking to leave. This change makes it easier for individual districts to exit a cooperative school district arrangement, potentially giving more local control to individual school districts. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the procedure for withdrawal from a cooperative school district to allow a majority of voters in a single withdrawing district to elect to withdraw. The bill also clarifies that a supermajority of voters in the withdrawing district voting in favor of withdrawal shall constitute conclusive evidence of the withdrawal of the district.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Mary Murphy (R)*, Riché Colcombe (R), Mary Ford (R), Raymond Peeples (R), Dan McGuire (R), Susan Porcelli (R), Pamela Brown (R), Ruth Ward (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/04/2025
• Last Action: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
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MN bill #SF4139 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Sports betting authorization and regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes and regulates sports betting in Minnesota, establishing licensing requirements for operators, platform providers, and suppliers, and setting a 22 percent tax on sports betting net revenue, with specific provisions for responsible gaming, including limits on deposits, losses, and time spent betting, as well as self-exclusion options and a helpline for problem gambling. The bill also prohibits certain advertising, particularly targeting individuals under 21, and restricts wagering by athletes, coaches, and others with access to nonpublic information, while creating new criminal offenses related to illegal sports betting and fraud. Additionally, it allocates a portion of sports betting revenue to various accounts for promoting tourism, sports, amateur sports integrity, youth activities, and problem gambling support, and includes provisions for studies on gambling prevalence and impact, as well as tax relief for charitable gambling organizations and support for pari-mutuel horse racing.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to gambling; authorizing sports betting and regulating to ensure it is conducted responsibly; establishing licenses; prohibiting local restrictions; providing for taxation of sports betting; providing civil and criminal penalties; providing for amateur sports grants; providing for charitable gambling and modifying certain rates of tax on lawful gambling; providing for pari-mutuel horse racing; making clarifying, conforming, and technical changes; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 240.01, subdivision 1b; 245.98, subdivision 2; 260B.007, subdivision 16; 270B.07, by adding a subdivision; 297E.02, by adding a subdivision; 349.12, subdivision 25; 609.75, subdivisions 3, 4, 7, by adding a subdivision; 609.755; 609.76, subdivision 2; 609.761, subdivision 3; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 116U; 240; 240A; 245; 299L; 609; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 297J.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Nick Frentz (D)*, Jeremy Miller (R), Eric Pratt (R), Julia Coleman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Rule 4, referred to Rules and Administration
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KY bill #HB749 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to the establishment of the Office of Public Defense.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Public Defense within the Department of Kentucky State Police, headed by the Commissioner of State Police, to acquire and transfer machine guns to "qualified persons," defined as individuals eligible to possess firearms under state and federal law. The office will be responsible for issuing transfer certificates, maintaining records (which are confidential), and ensuring machine guns are transferred to eligible individuals after background checks. If a qualified person becomes ineligible to possess a firearm, they must return the machine gun within seven days. The bill also allows for the transfer of machine guns between qualified persons, with a fee for non-inheritance transfers, and establishes a "public defense fund" to cover operational costs. Importantly, the Commonwealth, the office, and its personnel are granted civil immunity for their actions related to the office's duties and are not liable for the actions of those who receive machine guns. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect the creation of this new office.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 16 to define terms; establish the Office of Public Defense within the Department of Kentucky State Police to acquire and transfer machine guns to qualified persons; establish the duties of the office and its director; require the director or designee to issue a transfer certificate upon transfer of a machine gun to a qualified person; require a qualified person who becomes ineligible to possess a firearm to return a machine gun to the office within 7 days of learning of his or her prohibited status; allow a qualified person to transfer a machine gun to another qualified person; establish the public defense fund; provide civil immunity to the Commonwealth, the office, and the office's director, officers, and employees in the performance of their duties; provide that the Commonwealth, the office, and the office's director, officers, and employees shall not be civilly or criminally liable for acts or omissions of qualified persons; amend KRS 12.020 and 15A.020 to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : T.J. Roberts (R)*, Steven Doan (R), Josh Calloway (R), Ryan Dotson (R), John Hodgson (R), Thomas Huff (R), Bill Wesley (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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NH bill #SB626 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Restricting right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requiring proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's right-to-know law by restricting public record access requests to only citizens who can prove they are domiciled or maintain a permanent residence in the state. Specifically, the bill defines "citizen" as a natural person with a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires individuals requesting governmental records to provide documentation proving their state residency, such as through voter registration or identification. The bill also includes an exemption for news organizations located outside of New Hampshire, allowing them to continue making record requests. Under this proposed legislation, government bodies and agencies would only be required to make governmental records available for inspection and copying to individuals who can demonstrate their New Hampshire residency status. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage and is expected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually. This change would significantly alter the current right-to-know process by limiting public record access to state residents and requiring specific documentation to prove residency before a request can be processed.
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Bill Summary: This bill restricts right-to-know requests to persons domiciled or maintaining a permanent residence in New Hampshire and requires proof of domicile or residency to file right-to-know requests.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Bill Gannon (R)*, Tim McGough (R), Donovan Fenton (D), Dan Innis (R), Mark McConkey (R), Howard Pearl (R), Tara Reardon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1055s, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 9
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CA bill #SB1426 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Planning and zoning: annual report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several nonsubstantive changes and reorganizes existing provisions related to annual reporting requirements for cities and counties concerning land use and housing development, aiming to clarify and streamline these processes. It amends laws that govern how local governments report on their progress in meeting housing needs, the status of land disposals for affordable housing projects, and the number of housing development applications received. Specifically, it updates requirements for reporting on the disposal of surplus land for affordable housing, including details on the types of housing and construction labor standards. The bill also modifies how cities and counties must report on their housing element progress, which is a mandatory component of their general plans that addresses housing needs. Additionally, it adjusts provisions related to the ministerial approval of certain housing developments, such as those with two units on a single lot or in areas zoned for office, retail, or parking, and the subdivision of parcels for urban lot splits, ensuring these reports are integrated into the existing annual progress reporting framework. The bill also repeals certain sections that are now redundant or covered by other provisions. Finally, it declares an urgency to take effect immediately to ensure clarity and effective implementation of these reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 54222.3.1, 54230, 65400, 65583.1, 65852.21, 65852.24, 66411.7 of, and to repeal Sections 65400.1 and 65625 of, the Government Code, relating to land use, and declaring the urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Housing
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on HOUSING.
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IL bill #HB4797 • Last Action 03/04/2026
INTERNET GAMING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Internet Gaming Act, establishes regulations for online gambling in Illinois, allowing licensed operators to offer internet games through approved platforms, with each licensee permitted up to three distinct brands or "skins." Internet gaming operators must use licensed Internet management service providers and ensure their primary servers are located within the United States, moving to Illinois one year after the act takes effect, while all wagers placed within the state are considered to be made in Illinois. The act mandates strict age and location verification for players, requiring them to be at least 21 years old and physically within Illinois or a permissible jurisdiction with a reciprocal agreement, and establishes requirements for secure internet wagering accounts, including options for multi-factor authentication and player self-exclusion to promote responsible gaming. A 25% privilege tax is imposed on the adjusted gross gaming revenue (total winnings minus payouts) from internet gaming, with funds deposited into the State Gaming Fund, and the bill also includes provisions for diversity in procurement and spending by licensees, limits on home rule units' ability to regulate internet gaming, and allows for emergency rulemaking to expedite implementation.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management service provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management service provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Edgar González (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Gaming Committee
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KY bill #HB729 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical drug safety and declaring an emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as Jimmie's Law, aims to enhance pharmaceutical drug safety in Kentucky by updating regulations for pharmacies and drug distributors. Key provisions include requiring terminal distributors of prescription drugs to designate a responsible practitioner, who will share responsibility for the location's operations with the distributor, and empowering the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (the Board) to establish criteria for these practitioners. The bill also allows the Board to enter into agreements with other states and federal agencies to exchange information on pharmacy and distributor permitting and inspections, and to consider an applicant's past compliance and violations when reviewing permit applications. It updates the name of an approved accreditation agency to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) Digital Pharmacy Accreditation Program and clarifies that the Board retains jurisdiction to investigate and take disciplinary action even if a person is no longer licensed or permitted. The Board's authority to extend temporary emergency suspensions of licenses or permits is increased, and it is explicitly prohibited from regulating other professions. Furthermore, the bill grants the Board broader inspection powers, allowing them to enter any licensed or permitted facility, as well as any facility suspected of operating as a pharmacy or drug distributor, and to investigate locations where violations are suspected, requiring cooperation from those involved. Crucially, starting January 1, 2027, a permit will be required to operate as a terminal distributor of prescription drugs, with specific requirements for internet businesses, temporary permit transfers, and permit exclusions. The bill also establishes compounding requirements and prohibitions, mandates reporting of serious adverse events to the Board within five business days, requires the Board to report violations and inspections to responsible practitioners' licensing boards, and mandates an annual report to the Legislative Research Commission on inspection and investigation findings. Penalties for violations are also updated, and the bill includes conforming amendments to other related statutes, declaring an emergency to ensure its immediate effectiveness.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 315.010 to define terms; amend KRS 315.020 to require a terminal distributor to designate a responsible practitioner for each permitted location; require the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy to promulgate administrative regulations to establish criteria for a responsible practitioner; permit the board to enter agreements with other states, federal agencies, and entities to exchange information concerning permitting and inspection of pharmacies and terminal distributors; amend KRS 315.035 and 315.0351 to update the name of an approved accreditation agency to National Association of Boards of Pharmacy Digital Pharmacy Accreditation Program; permit the board to consider previous permit compliance and violations of permit applicants; amend KRS 315.121 to require the board to retain jurisdiction to investigate and to take disciplinary action for acts or omissions committed while a person was licensed, permitted, or certified even if the person is no longer licensed, permitted, or certified; amend KRS 315.131 to permit the board to extend temporary emergency suspensions of a license, certificate, or permit for 60 to 180 days; amend KRS 315.191 to prohibit the board from regulating other professions; amend KRS 315.220 to permit the board to enter all licensed or permitted facilities and any facility suspected of operating as a pharmacy, terminal distributor, wholesaler, or manufacturer; establish inspection criteria; permit the board to investigate any location at which it has reasonable cause to suspect a violation is being committed; require cooperation with investigations; create new sections of KRS Chapter 315 to require that on or after January 1, 2027, a permit is required to operate as a terminal distributor of prescription drugs; establish permit requirements for terminal distributors; establish requirements for internet business; allow the board to consider previous permit compliance and violations of permit applicants; allow temporary permit transfer; establish permit exclusions; require the board to promulgate administrative regulations to implement the permit process; establish compounding requirements and prohibitions; require reporting of a serious adverse event to the board within 5 business days; require the board to report violations and inspections to a responsible practitioners' licensing board; require the board to submit a report to the Legislative Research Commission on its inspection and investigation findings by August 1 of each year; permit the board to take action to restrain or enjoin; amend KRS 315.990 to add penalties; amend KRS 194A.800, 217.215, 217.913, and 315.205 to conform; provide that the Act may be cited as Jimmie's Law; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*, Robert Duvall (R), Kim Moser (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
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FL bill #S0864 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for sensitive information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for its uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, such as section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution. This exemption applies to records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is being enacted because the Legislature finds it a public necessity to protect patient privacy, especially given potential violations of federal privacy laws like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), and to ensure the effective operation of the research database. The exemption is temporary and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it, and the bill will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 381.9312, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and personal identifying information submitted to the Department of Health for inclusion in the uterine fibroid research database; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Policy, Barbara Sharief (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to HB 1515
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TN bill #HB2506 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes certain records related to immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities, specifically protecting the identities and personal information of officers involved in these activities, as well as details about future operations like dates, times, locations, and strategies. It defines "criminal negligence" as the same as in Section 39-11-106 of Tennessee law, meaning a failure to exercise reasonable care that results in a gross deviation from the standard of care a reasonable person would exercise. Releasing this confidential information with criminal negligence is classified as a Class E felony, a serious crime, and can also lead to the removal from office, known as ouster, for officials who commit this offense. The bill also amends existing laws to include the criminally negligent release of such confidential immigration enforcement information as grounds for ouster and clarifies that this confidentiality does not prevent law enforcement agencies from sharing necessary information among themselves or apply to information already public by federal law or court order.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, makes certain records regarding immigration enforcement actions confidential and not subject to public disclosure by state or local government entities or officials; punishes as a Class E felony the criminally negligent public release of certain confidential records; expands the grounds for ouster to include the criminally negligent release of certain confidential records. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Cameron Sexton (R)*, Dan Howell (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/11/2026
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CA bill #SB1417 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Disaster preparedness: public water systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires public water systems that have been impacted by a disaster, as declared by the Governor, to conduct a "disaster impact assessment" within six months of the event, before they can receive state funding. This assessment, done in coordination with the affected county, must evaluate the damage to the water system's infrastructure, its ability to consistently provide safe, clean, and affordable water, and whether consolidating with another system would be in the best interest of residents to ensure access to quality water and adequate supply while minimizing rate increases. The bill also mandates that the assessment process include public comment opportunities, make coordinating bodies subject to the California Public Records Act (which ensures public access to government records) and the Ralph M. Brown Act (which governs open meetings of local legislative bodies), and provide live translations for hearings in applicable languages if requested in advance. Violations of these requirements by certain water systems could lead to misdemeanor charges.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 8607.5 to the Government Code, relating to disaster preparedness.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sasha Perez (D)*, John Harabedian (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on E.M. and E.Q.
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IL bill #HB3041 • Last Action 03/04/2026
DATA PRIVACY AND PROTECTION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for how businesses collect, process, and transfer personal data. The bill requires covered entities (businesses that determine the purposes of data collection) to collect only data that is reasonably necessary and proportionate, obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting or transferring their sensitive data, and provide clear privacy policies. Key provisions include giving individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and export their personal data, with special protections for minors and sensitive information like biometric data, precise location information, and financial details. The bill mandates that businesses implement robust data security practices, prohibits discrimination in data usage, and restricts targeted advertising to minors. Large data holders must designate privacy officers, conduct regular privacy impact assessments, and have executive officers certify compliance annually. Enforcement mechanisms include the ability for the Attorney General, State's Attorneys, or municipalities to bring civil actions against violators, as well as allowing individuals to sue for damages. Small businesses are given some exemptions to reduce compliance burdens, and the Attorney General is empowered to create rules and adjust thresholds to keep the law current with technological changes. The act will become effective 180 days after becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy and Protection Act. Provides that a covered entity (any entity or any person, other than an individual acting in a non-commercial context, that alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of collecting, processing, or transferring covered data) may not collect, process, or transfer covered data unless the collection, processing, or transfer is limited to what is reasonably necessary and proportionate. Provides that a covered entity and a service provider shall establish, implement, and maintain reasonable policies, practices, and procedures concerning the collection, processing, and transferring of covered data. Contains provisions concerning retaliation; transparency; individual data rights; consent; data protection for children and minors; civil rights; data security; small business protections; executive responsibility; service providers and third parties; enforcement; severability; and rulemaking. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
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CA bill #SB1400 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Alameda Health System: hospital authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the Alameda Health System's hospital authority, which is a separate public agency established by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to manage the health system. Key changes include allowing the hospital authority's governing board to include representatives from local public entities that financially support it, and giving the board of supervisors discretion to have the governing board consist entirely of supervisors, or include supervisors, county officers, or employees, without this impacting the authority's independence. The bill also permits the governing board to delegate day-to-day operations to subsidiary bodies with relevant expertise, provided the ultimate control remains with the governing board, and allows the hospital authority to affiliate with or acquire other public or private healthcare facilities to further its mission.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 101850 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to health authorities.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jesse Arreguin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and HEALTH.
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GA bill #HB1268 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Official Code of Georgia Annotated; revise, modernize and correct errors in omissions," proposes numerous amendments to the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (OCGA), which is the compilation of Georgia's statutory laws. The primary purpose of this bill is to update, clarify, and correct errors within the existing legal code. It achieves this by making specific changes to various titles and code sections within the OCGA, ranging from minor punctuation adjustments and grammatical corrections to more substantive revisions in how certain laws are referenced or worded. For instance, it corrects typos like "Multistage" to "Multistate" in Title 7 (Banking and Finance), clarifies wording in sections related to education in Title 20, and updates references in laws concerning general assembly procedures in Title 28. The bill also includes provisions for the reenactment of the statutory portions of the OCGA, essentially reconfirming the existing laws while also allowing for the repeal of any provisions that have become obsolete, unconstitutional, or superseded by newer laws, and it aims to incorporate legal principles derived from state Supreme Court decisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, so as to revise, modernize, correct errors or omissions in, and reenact the statutory portion of said Code, as amended, in furtherance of the work of the Code Revision Commission; to repeal portions of said Code, or Acts in amendment thereof, which have become obsolete, have been declared to be unconstitutional, or have been preempted or superseded by subsequent laws; to codify principles of law derived from decisions of the state Supreme Court; to provide for other matters relating to revision, reenactment, and publication of said Code; to provide for effect in event of conflicts; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : James Burchett (R)*, Rob Leverett (R)*, Chuck Efstration (R)*, Stacey Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
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VA bill #HB642 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with retail sales not permitted before November 1, 2026. It outlines various license types for cultivation, processing, transportation, delivery, testing, and retail sales, with specific provisions for "impact licensees" and "microbusinesses" to promote equity and participation from historically disadvantaged communities. The bill also details regulations for product safety, labeling, packaging, advertising, and taxation, including a 12.875% state tax and an additional 3% local tax on retail sales. It addresses home cultivation limits, prohibits certain sales to minors, and establishes penalties for violations, including license suspension or revocation. The bill also includes provisions for tribal governments to enter into compacts for marijuana regulation on their lands and makes changes to various existing laws, including those related to state employee health insurance, disclosure requirements for public officials, and closed meeting provisions for public bodies. Notably, it repeals certain existing laws related to marijuana and sets effective dates for various provisions, with the full retail market framework becoming effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth, to be administered by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. The bill provides that no retail sales may occur prior to November 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Dan Helmer (D), Rae Cousins (D), Jackie Glass (D), Marcia Price (D), Kathy Tran (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Conferees: Aird, VanValkenburg, Rouse, Head
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IL bill #SB3548 • Last Action 03/04/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for Illinois residents regarding their personal data, allowing them to confirm if their data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, or profiling that leads to significant decisions about them. The Act applies to businesses that operate in Illinois or offer products/services to Illinois residents and process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers annually, or 25,000 consumers if over 50% of their gross revenue comes from selling personal data. It outlines responsibilities for businesses that control and process consumer data, with certain exemptions for entities like government bodies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and educational institutions. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these rights, and any civil penalties collected will go into a new Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt "data protection impact assessments" conducted under this new Act from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during the a calendar year control or process person data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derives over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Makes requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data and also exempts certain persons or entities from the statutory provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments done under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 To AI and Social Media
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KS bill #HB2437 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records, removing individuals disqualified for voting from such records and providing an open records request exemption for certain information related to such records.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the accuracy of voter registration records by authorizing the use of additional resources and processes for verification and removal of ineligible individuals. It mandates that the Secretary of State conduct comparisons of the statewide voter registration system with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database twice annually, ensuring one check occurs at least 180 days before a federal general election, and then transmits any potential noncitizen matches to county election officials for review. County election officials are required to notify voters before cancellation, place them in a challenged status, confirm their citizenship, and ultimately remove those confirmed to be ineligible from the voter rolls. The bill also establishes an annual reporting requirement to legislative committees on the outcomes of these verification processes and makes certain information related to these checks confidential, exempting it from public disclosure under the open records act, to protect personally identifiable information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning elections; relating to voter registration; authorizing the use of additional resources for verifying voter registration records; requiring periodic comparisons with the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) database; removing individuals disqualified for voting from voter registration records; providing an open records exemption for certain information related to voter registration; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 25-2316c and 25-2324 and repealing the existing section sections.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Elections
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S
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IL bill #SB3419 • Last Action 03/04/2026
TRANSIT-DISABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase the representation and involvement of individuals with disabilities in the governance and advisory bodies of public transit systems in Illinois. It mandates that the member representing individuals with disabilities on the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform must either be a person with a disability or have demonstrated advocacy experience for disability transportation needs. Furthermore, it requires that one member of the Chicago Transit Authority Board be a person with a disability who lives within and uses the Authority's services. The bill also stipulates that one director on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board must be a person with a disability with transportation expertise, appointed with input from disability advocacy groups. Additionally, the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will now serve on the Suburban Bus Board, and one director on the Commuter Rail Board will be a person with a disability who uses its services, also appointed with recommendations from disability advocacy organizations. Finally, the Chicago Transit Authority, Suburban Bus Board, and Commuter Rail Board are each required to establish an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee to provide guidance on accessibility and compliance with the ADA for fixed-route and paratransit services.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that one of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board shall be the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (rather than appointed by the Mayor of Chicago). Provides that one of the directors of the Commuter Rail Board shall be a person with a disability who uses the services provided by the Commuter Rail Division and appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall each establish and maintain an ADA Advisory Committee to advise the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, or the Commuter Rail Board on accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to fixed route and paratransit service.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Adriane Johnson (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Laura Murphy (D), Mike Simmons (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons
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AL bill #HB475 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Utilities; Public Service Commission required to hold meetings, certain costs prohibited from use in calculation of rates
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Public Service Commission (PSC), which oversees utility services, must hold at least one public meeting annually with utility representatives to discuss important issues like rates, infrastructure plans, and economic impacts, ensuring public participation and transparency in line with the Alabama Open Meetings Act; failure to hold these meetings or provide proper notice could lead to impeachment of commissioners. Furthermore, the bill prohibits electric utilities from including certain costs in the rates they charge customers, specifically expenses related to funding other organizations, hiring lobbyists, or advertising, and requires utilities to affirm that these prohibited costs are not factored into rate calculations, with any violation rendering the rate void and subject to investigation by the PSC.
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Bill Summary: Utilities; Public Service Commission required to hold meetings, certain costs prohibited from use in calculation of rates
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Mack Butler (R)*, Ben Harrison (R), Cindy Myrex (R), Mark Gidley (R), Arnold Mooney (R), Ritchie Whorton (R), Shane Stringer (R), Susan DuBose (R), Ernie Yarbrough (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Hearing (09:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 429)
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ID bill #S1283 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the Idaho Direct to Consumer Commerce Act.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Idaho Direct-to-Consumer Commerce Act" to simplify the sale of homemade food and nonalcoholic drinks directly from producers to consumers, aiming to boost agricultural sales at farm stands and homes with minimal regulatory hurdles. It defines terms like "homemade" (foods prepared at a private farm or home kitchen, not for immediate on-site consumption), "informed end consumer" (the final purchaser who won't resell), and distinguishes between "perishable food" (requiring temperature control) and "shelf-stable food" (not requiring temperature control). The act preempts stricter local regulations on these products, but does not exempt them from laws regarding weights, measures, pesticides, or require compliance with specific dairy and raw milk regulations if applicable. It also clarifies that products sold under this act cannot be used as ingredients in food establishments and does not limit liability for gross negligence. Producers must inform consumers that their products are not government-inspected and display a warning sign, and perishable foods must have safe handling instructions. The bill also outlines specific exceptions for the sale of certain meats, allows for "animal shares" where consumers own a portion of an animal before slaughter, and requires producers to keep records of transactions for two years, which are confidential unless needed for a foodborne illness investigation. Additionally, it amends existing laws to clarify that certain grading and packaging requirements for farm products, fruit, and potatoes do not apply to products sold under this new direct-to-consumer act, and it exempts these direct-to-consumer sales from certain tagging, detention, and assessment regulations.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS; AMENDING TITLE 37, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 2, TITLE 37, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE IDAHO DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER COMMERCE ACT; AMENDING SECTION 22-703, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING THE SALE OF GRADED AND UNGRADED PRODUCTS; AMENDING SECTION 22-801, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING FRUIT PACKAGING; AMENDING SECTION 22-901, IDAHO CODE, TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING APPLICATION; AMENDING SECTION 37-118, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE AN EXCEPTION TO THE TAGGING AND DETENTION OF ARTICLES OR PRODUCTS SUSPECTED OF
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Agricultural Affairs Committee, Todd Lakey (R), Shawn Dygert (R), Tammy Nichols (R), Chris Bruce (R), Kevin Cook (R), Dan Garner (R), Lori McCann (R), Bruce Skaug (R), John Shirts (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Read First Time, Referred to Agricultural Affairs
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OK bill #SB1356 • Last Action 03/04/2026
State government; transferring certain duties from Office of Management and Enterprise Services to certain departments; modifying duties of Fleet Management Division. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers certain duties and functions from the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) to other state departments, modifies the duties of the Fleet Management Division, and makes other changes related to state government operations. Specifically, the Criminal Justice Pay for Success Revolving Fund will now be managed by the Department of Corrections, and the Civil Service Division, along with its responsibilities for employee dispute resolution and whistleblower programs, is transferred from OMES to the Department of Labor. The Office of Veterans Placement, previously within OMES, will now be part of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also renames the Fleet Management Division to the Fleet Oversight Division and shifts the responsibility for managing state agency motor vehicles from OMES to individual agencies, with the Fleet Oversight Division providing oversight and reporting. Additionally, the bill makes changes to the State Use Program, transferring its administration from OMES to the State Department of Rehabilitation Services, which will now oversee contracts for goods and services provided by qualified organizations employing people with significant disabilities. The Pay for Success Innovation Fund will be dissolved, with remaining monies returned to their original agencies. The bill also includes provisions for electronic reporting, clarifies definitions, and repeals certain existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: state government - fund - contract - report - Civil Service Division - procedures - Pay for Success Innovation Fund - Office of Veterans Placement - promulgation of rules - Fleet Management Division - Fleet Oversight Manager - monies - authority - statement - duties - State Use Advisory Council - codification - recodification - repealers - effective date - emergency
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Bullard (R)*, Toni Hasenbeck (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1356 (3-04-26) (BULLARD) RT FA2 - SB1356 (3-04-26) (BULLARD) RT FA2
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KY bill #HB92 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AN ACT relating to dietitians.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Dietitian Licensure Compact, a reciprocal agreement among states that allows licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each. The compact aims to improve public access to dietetics services by creating a "compact privilege" for qualified professionals, reducing the need for multiple licenses and administrative burdens. It defines key terms like "compact privilege" (a legal authorization to practice in a remote state), "home state" (primary state of residence or designated state), and "remote state" (any member state other than the home state). The bill outlines requirements for state participation, including licensing and complaint mechanisms, and for individuals seeking a compact privilege, such as holding an unencumbered license in their home state and meeting specific educational and examination criteria. It also addresses provisions for active military members and their spouses, establishes procedures for adverse actions (like license suspension or revocation) which can be taken by a remote state against a compact privilege and by the home state against a license, and creates a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, establish rules, and maintain a data system for sharing licensee information. The commission will be governed by delegates from each member state, with an executive committee to manage day-to-day operations. The bill also details dispute resolution, termination procedures for non-compliant states, and the effective date of the compact. Additionally, it mandates criminal background checks for initial licensure and compact privilege applicants in Kentucky.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 310 to enact and enter into the Dietitian Licensure Compact with all other jurisdictions that legally join in the compact; declare the purpose of the compact; define terms; establish participation requirements; recognize licensure privilege and establish requirements; set requirements for transferring a home state license; designate home state licensure for active members of the military; establish penalties and adverse actions against a licensee; establish a joint government agency, create membership rules, establish voting requirements, and permit the government agency to establish rules and perform duties; require the compact commission to create a data system and outline the requirements; permit the executive and judicial branches within each state to enforce the compact; establish dispute resolution and outline termination procedures.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*, Daniel Grossberg (D), Tony Hampton (R), Adam Moore (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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SC bill #H5309 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact" into South Carolina law, allowing the state to join with other states that adopt the same compact. The primary purpose of this compact is to make it easier for teachers to move between participating states by creating a streamlined pathway for licensure, supporting military spouses who are teachers, and improving the exchange of information between states regarding teacher licenses and any disciplinary actions. It aims to remove barriers that prevent qualified teachers from being hired in new states, thereby supporting teacher retention and ensuring that education officials can hire competent educators. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation and includes definitions for key terms like "active military member," "adverse action" (meaning disciplinary actions like suspension or revocation of a license), "licensing authority" (the entity responsible for teacher licenses), and "member state" (any state that has adopted the compact). It outlines how teachers can obtain licenses in new states under the compact, with provisions for active military members and their spouses, and also details how disciplinary actions will be handled and how information will be shared between member states, all while preserving each state's authority to regulate the teaching profession.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 64 To Title 59 So As To Enact The "interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," To Provide The State Of South Carolina Hereby Enters The Compact With Any And All States Legally Joining Therein According To The Terms Of The Compact, And To Adopt The Terms Of The Compact In Its Substantial Form.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Shannon Erickson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education and Public Works
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VA bill #HB1272 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for electronic skill gaming devices in Virginia, authorizing the Virginia Lottery Board to license manufacturers, distributors, operators, and host locations. It imposes a 25% tax on the gross profits generated from these devices, with the revenue allocated to various funds, including local governments, problem gambling treatment, PreK-12 education, and law enforcement. The bill defines "electronic skill gaming device" as a device where the outcome is predominantly determined by player skill, distinguishing it from traditional gambling devices and amusement devices. It sets licensing requirements, including background checks and fees, and prohibits inducements to host locations. The bill also establishes a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to self-exclude from gaming activities, including electronic skill gaming devices, and outlines penalties for violations, including criminal offenses and civil penalties. Importantly, it allows localities to hold referendums to prohibit these devices within their jurisdiction and sets an effective date of July 1, 2027, for these provisions.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : C.E. Hayes (D)*, Terry Kilgore (R), Debra Gardner (D), J.R. Henson (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
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IN bill #HB1360 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Access to public records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the management and security of public records requests by allowing public agencies to implement electronic portals that require human verification through mechanisms like CAPTCHA, verify physical addresses, and identify out-of-state requestors. It also introduces provisions for agencies to automatically track and report suspicious submissions, such as those suspected of being automated, phishing, or data scraping, and to report these to the public access counselor. Furthermore, the bill permits agencies to charge supplemental fees to non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities for processing requests and to prioritize requests from Indiana residents or for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. It also allows agencies to deny requests that are duplicative of discovery requests made by parties involved in pending litigation, and to decline responding to requests if there's a suspicion of data scraping, phishing, or if electronic response could compromise system security, with such denials also being reported to the public access counselor. The general assembly is also empowered to establish procedural safeguards to protect public agency resources. Finally, the public access counselor will be responsible for identifying excessive and suspect requests and will include relevant data and recommendations in their annual report.
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Bill Summary: Access to public records. Allows a public agency to establish and maintain an electronic portal for submission of public records requests that: (1) incorporates CAPTCHA or an equivalent mechanism for ensuring that a requestor is a human; (2) requires verification of a requestor's physical address; (3) indicates to the public agency whether the requestor is a resident of Indiana; and (4) automatically tracks and reports submissions suspected to be automated or to have originated from known sources of phishing or data scraping. Provides that a public agency may deny a public record request if the request: (1) is made by a person that is a party to pending or ongoing litigation; and (2) is duplicative of a discovery request made by the person in the pending or ongoing litigation. Provides that: (1) a public agency may decline to respond to a public records request if the public agency suspects: (A) the request to be data scraping or phishing activity; or (B) that responding to the request electronically may: (i) expose the public agency's electronic systems or data to unauthorized access or alteration; or (ii) otherwise jeopardize the security of the public agency's electronic systems or data; and (2) if the public agency declines to respond to the request, the public agency must report: (A) the request; and (B) the public agency's reason for declining to respond to the request; to the public access counselor. Allows a public agency to collect a supplemental fee for processing public records requests submitted by non-Indiana residents or out-of-state entities. Allows a public agency to give priority in fulfilling public records requests to: (1) Indiana residents; and (2) requests submitted for civic, journalistic, academic, or personal use. Requires public agencies to report to the public access counselor regarding public records requests suspected of being automated, data scraping activity, or phishing activity (suspect public records requests). Provides that the general assembly may establish reasonable and narrowly tailored procedural safeguards to preserve the integrity and availability of public agency resources. Requires the public access counselor to: (1) take specified actions with regard to identifying excessive and suspect public records requests; and (2) include in the public access counselor's annual report: (A) information regarding the volume and nature of public records requests received by public agencies, including information regarding suspect public records requests reported by public agencies; and (B) recommendations to the general assembly regarding statutory or administrative remedies to excessive and suspect public records requests.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Matthew Lehman (R)*, Martin Carbaugh (R), Gregory Porter (D), Doug Miller (R), Liz Brown (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor
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VA bill #HB1414 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Children; certain injuries to be reported by physicians, etc., penalties for failure to report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect by physicians, nurses, teachers, and other professionals, particularly those working in hospitals, institutions, or facilities where children are placed for care. It establishes that failure to report suspected child abuse or neglect within 24 hours, when the offense is alleged to have occurred in such a facility, is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and a second or subsequent violation becomes a Class 6 felony, which is a more serious crime. The bill also clarifies that the person in charge of these facilities is responsible for ensuring reports are made if informed by staff of suspected abuse or neglect. This aims to ensure timely reporting and accountability for child protection.
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Bill Summary: Requirement that certain injuries to children be reported by physicians, nurses, teachers, etc.; penalties for failure to report. Creates a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person required to file a report, pursuant to relevant law, who fails to do so as soon as possible, but not longer than 24 hours after having reason to suspect a reportable offense of child abuse or neglect where such reportable offense is alleged to have occurred at a private or state-operated hospital, institution, or facility to which children have been committed or where children have been placed for care and treatment. The bill also provides that a second or subsequent violation is a Class 6 felony.Under current law, any such person who fails to file such report, regardless of where the reportable offense is alleged to have occurred, is (i) subject to a fine of not more than $500 for the first failure and not less than $1,000 for any subsequent failure or (ii) guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if the reportable offense is completed or attempted rape, sodomy, aggravated sexual battery, or object sexual penetration.The bill also clarifies that such reporting requirement is imposed upon any person in charge of the hospital, institution, or facility who has been informed by any person of a reason to suspect that a child is an abused and neglected child as it related to the reporting requirement for any professional staff person employed by a private or state-operated hospital, institution, or facility to which children have been committed or where children have been placed for care and treatment.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Delores McQuinn (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), Kacey Carnegie (D), Nadarius Clark (D), Joshua Cole (D), Nicole Cole (D), Lindsey Dougherty (D), Margaret Franklin (D), J.R. Henson (D), Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D), Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D), May Nivar (D), Marcia Price (D), Charlie Schmidt (D), Irene Shin (D), J.J. Singh (D), Josh Thomas (D), Virgil Thornton (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1414)
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NM bill #SB40 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Driver Privacy And Safety Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Driver Privacy and Safety Act, establishes rules for how information collected by automated license plate readers (ALPRs) can be used and shared. ALPRs are devices that record vehicle license plates and can compare this data to law enforcement databases. The act prohibits ALPR users from sharing this information if they believe it will be used for immigration enforcement, to investigate or prosecute protected health care activities (which includes reproductive and gender-affirming care), or to penalize individuals for exercising constitutional rights like free speech or assembly. It also restricts sharing ALPR data with out-of-state entities or non-law enforcement agencies unless specific written assurances are obtained, and clarifies that privately captured ALPR data requires express consent or a court order for release. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies using ALPRs must report annually on their usage, including the number of cameras, databases queried, purposes of queries, and any instances of unauthorized access. This aggregated data will be made public. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general or district attorneys to seek court orders and impose civil penalties of $10,000 or actual damages for intentional violations, and specifies that non-compliant law enforcement agencies or vendors may face consequences like revoked data-sharing privileges or termination of access.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSE PLATE READERS; ENACTING THE DRIVER PRIVACY AND SAFETY ACT; PROVIDING LIMITATIONS ON THE SHARING OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER INFORMATION AND REQUIRING REPORTING; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Peter Wirth (D)*, Chris Chandler (D), Cindy Nava (D), Heather Berghmans (D), Debbie O'Malley (D), Marianna Anaya (D), Cristina Parajón (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 20 - Mar. 4
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OK bill #SB2179 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Criminal procedure; acts committee by persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying definition; requiring recommendation for discharge or assessment. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the legal definition of "guilty with mental defect" and "not guilty by reason of mental illness" in Oklahoma criminal procedure, specifically addressing acts committed by individuals with mental illness or defect. It requires that any recommendation for discharge or conditional release of such individuals must now include a structured clinical violence risk assessment, which the Forensic Review Board must review before submission to the court. The bill also mandates that if a court orders substance use monitoring as a condition of release, the individual will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings at least twice monthly, with results reported to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The bill also updates statutory language and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 1161, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 68, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1161), which relates to acts committed by persons in a state of mental illness or defect; modifying definition; requiring recommendation for discharge or conditional release to include certain risk assessment; directing certain reviews of risk assessment; subjecting certain persons to random substance screenings upon order of the court; requiring certain completion and reporting of tests; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Mark Lawson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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CA bill #AB1537 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Peace officers: secondary employment.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits peace officers, defined as law enforcement personnel, from taking on any secondary employment, including contract work or volunteer positions, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or any entity involved in immigration enforcement. Violating this prohibition is considered an act of dishonesty and can lead to decertification as a peace officer. Peace officers are also required to report any offers or attempts at such secondary employment to their employing law enforcement agency. Additionally, all records concerning peace officers' secondary employment will be considered public records under the California Public Records Act. The bill also clarifies that if the state mandates costs for local agencies to comply with these new duties, reimbursement will be provided.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 70 of the Penal Code, relating to peace officers.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Isaac Bryan (D)*, Juan Carrillo (D)*, Liz Ortega (D)*, Ash Kalra (D)*, Mark González (D)*, Patrick Ahrens (D), Mia Bonta (D), Damon Connolly (D), Lena Gonzalez (D), Matt Haney (D), Alex Lee (D), Eloise Reyes (D), Chris Rogers (D), Susan Rubio (D), Anamarie Avila Farias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 3.) (March 3). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
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RI bill #S2992 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Creates the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Reproductive Health and Gender-Affirming Healthcare Data Privacy Act" to enhance the protection of sensitive personal information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care. Key provisions include requiring entities that collect this data, referred to as "regulated entities" and "small businesses," to obtain explicit consent from individuals before collecting it, with certain exceptions for public health or safety. The bill also prohibits the sale or sharing of this data without separate, specific authorization from the consumer, which must be clearly explained and distinct from general consent. It grants consumers the right to know what data is being collected, to access it, to request its deletion, and to withdraw consent. The act defines terms like "consumer health data," which encompasses information about reproductive, sexual, or gender-affirming care, and "deceptive design," which refers to user interfaces that manipulate user choices. Furthermore, it prohibits the use of geofencing technology to track individuals seeking reproductive or gender-affirming care. The bill outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to bring civil lawsuits and empowering the Attorney General to pursue enforcement actions for violations, and it will take effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would create the reproductive health and gender-affirming healthcare data privacy act. This act would further protect reproductive and gender-affirming care data. The act would require the holders of such data, with certain exceptions, obtain consent from a consumer before collecting the data. The act would prohibit the sale of the data without the permission of the consumer. The act contains several enforcement mechanisms to ensure compliance with the law, including an individual cause of action and authority for the attorney general to bring enforcement of an action. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Matt LaMountain (D)*, Melissa Murray (D), John Burke (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Lori Urso (D), Lammis Vargas (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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IL bill #HB2421 • Last Action 03/04/2026
FOIA-CRIM JUSTICE AGENCY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand an existing exemption for law enforcement records contained in shared electronic record management systems. Specifically, the bill modifies the existing language to allow a criminal justice agency (in addition to a law enforcement agency) to be exempt from disclosing a record that it did not create, did not participate in or have a role in the events described in the record, and only has access to the record through a shared electronic record management system. This means that if a law enforcement or criminal justice agency receives a public records request for a document that is part of a shared electronic system but was created by another agency and is unrelated to the receiving agency's own work, that agency can choose not to disclose the record. The amendment provides additional protection for agencies that might have peripheral access to records through interconnected electronic systems, preventing them from being obligated to release documents they did not originally generate or have direct involvement in creating.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from inspection and copying a law enforcement record created for law enforcement purposes and contained in a shared electronic record management system if the law enforcement agency or criminal justice agency (rather than only the law enforcement agency) that is the recipient of the request did not create the record, did not participate in or have a role in any of the events which are the subject of the record, and only has access to the record through the shared electronic record management system.
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• Introduced: 01/31/2025
• Added: 02/01/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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WA bill #SB6070 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Supporting the recovery of missing persons.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances the state's ability to support the recovery of missing persons by expanding the circumstances under which law enforcement can use surveillance technology like cell site simulators, which mimic cell towers to locate or intercept data from mobile devices, to aid in finding missing endangered individuals, defined to include missing black persons, indigenous women, or any person in danger due to age, health, mental state, disability, or suicidal ideation. It also clarifies that such technology can be used for "community caretaking functions," which are actions law enforcement takes to assist the public outside of criminal investigations, and provides a non-exclusive list of factors courts can consider when determining probable cause for these functions, such as a history of suicidal ideation or unusual absence from daily activities. The bill also updates the definition of "missing endangered person" to include specific categories like missing black persons and those with disabilities, and expands the types of alerts that can be issued, such as "ebony alert" for missing black persons and "purple alert" for missing persons with disabilities, to be disseminated through various media channels. Furthermore, it shifts the responsibility for maintaining the statewide missing persons website and data transmission to national systems from the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs to the Washington State Patrol, and allows the Department of Social and Health Services to disclose public assistance benefit access information to law enforcement to help confirm if a missing person is alive. Finally, it makes certain information obtained during missing endangered person investigations confidential if its disclosure would endanger the person's life, safety, privacy, or property, unless the person consents to disclosure or is consulted.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to supporting the recovery of missing persons; 2 amending RCW 9.73.260, 10.79.035, 13.60.010, 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, 3 36.28A.120, and 74.04.062; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240; 4 adding a new section to chapter 10.79 RCW; and recodifying RCW 5 36.28A.110, 36.28A.112, and 36.28A.120. 6
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Manka Dhingra (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Claudia Kauffman (D), Marko Liias (D), Liz Lovelett (D), Tina Orwall (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Vandana Slatter (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Walsh 6070-S2.E AMH WALJ PATT 427
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VA bill #SB609 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth, consolidating oversight of the lottery, historical horse racing, and casino gaming under one entity. It amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect this consolidation, including transferring regulatory authority for horse racing from the Virginia Racing Commission to the new Virginia Gaming Commission and updating references to the Virginia Lottery to the Virginia Gaming Commission where applicable. The bill also introduces new provisions for various forms of gaming, including charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and historical horse racing, detailing licensing requirements, operational rules, taxation, prohibited acts, and penalties for each. Key changes include the establishment of the Virginia Gaming Commission Board, the Commissioner, and various divisions to manage these regulatory functions, along with specific rules for different types of gaming, such as limitations on prize amounts for charitable gaming, requirements for casino gaming operators and their facilities, regulations for sports betting platforms and facilities, rules for fantasy contests, and the framework for historical horse racing. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws, such as those related to the Attorney General's authority in criminal prosecutions and exemptions from certain disclosure requirements under the Freedom of Information Act, to align with the new regulatory structure.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority established. Establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Louise Lucas (D)*, Lashrecse Aird (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Krizek, Torian, Austin
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VA bill #SB661 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations and taxation for electronic skill gaming devices, referred to as "electronic gaming devices," under the authority of the Virginia Lottery. It outlines requirements for manufacturers, distributors, operators, and players of these devices, imposing a 25% tax on their gross profits, which are defined as total revenue minus prizes paid out. The tax revenue will be deposited into a newly created Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, with most of it allocated to the PreK-12 Priority Fund, also established by this bill, and a portion transferred to the general fund. The bill also introduces criminal and civil penalties for violations and includes provisions for a voluntary exclusion program to help individuals with gambling problems. Importantly, it specifies that these electronic gaming devices must be approved by the Director of the Virginia Lottery, meet certain minimum requirements, and be connected to a central monitoring system, with a limit on the total number of devices allowed in the Commonwealth. The bill also includes specific regulations regarding host locations, such as proximity to schools and the prohibition of certain inducements. The new regulations will take effect on January 1, 2027, and the entire act is set to expire on January 1, 2030, with a report on compliance and illegal device seizures to be submitted to the Governor and General Assembly.
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Bill Summary: Regulation and taxation of electronic skill gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the registration and licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic skill gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of such electronic skill gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, established in the bill, with most being deposited into the PreK-12 Priority Fund, established in the bill. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices. The bill also transfers funding from the PreK-12 Priority Fund to the general fund related to gaming commerce and development.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Aaron Rouse (D)*, Christie New Craig (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
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RI bill #S2775 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates various sections of insurance law by repealing outdated provisions and amending others to reflect current practices and legal frameworks. Specifically, it removes several sections related to the forfeiture of charters, receivership proceedings for domestic insurance companies, and penalties for unlawful business practices by foreign insurance companies. It also amends sections concerning reciprocal fees and charges for foreign insurance companies, the penalties for non-compliance, and the revocation or suspension of licenses, shifting the authority for imposing penalties to a general statute (§ 42-14-16) rather than prescribing specific fines in each instance. Additionally, the bill updates provisions related to portable electronics insurance, information reporting for fire losses, reciprocal exchanges, accident and sickness insurance policies, fraternal codes, unfair competition, and the Uniform Insurers Liquidation Act, generally streamlining penalty structures and clarifying procedures. It also introduces new requirements for insurers within holding company systems, particularly concerning financial condition and the protection of insurer assets held by affiliates, and modifies rules regarding dividends and distributions. The bill takes effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would provide an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark McKenney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
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NY bill #A09415 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Protects minors online from social media and harmful content; establishes penalties for failing to restrict certain minors from certain content.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for social media platforms to protect minors online by creating new requirements for account creation, content access, and age verification. The legislation defines a "social media platform" as an online service with specific characteristics, such as allowing user content uploads, having addictive features like infinite scrolling, and having a significant number of young users. The bill mandates that social media platforms prohibit children under 14 from creating accounts and require parental consent for 14-15 year olds. Platforms must provide mechanisms for account termination and personal data deletion for minors. Additionally, the bill requires websites with content potentially harmful to minors to implement age verification methods to prevent access by individuals under 18. The legislation empowers the Attorney General to investigate violations, with potential civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and allows minors to bring civil actions against platforms that do not comply. Importantly, the bill includes strict privacy protections, requiring that any age verification information be anonymized, not retained, and protected from unauthorized access. The law would take effect immediately and aims to create safer online environments for young users by limiting their exposure to potentially inappropriate content and protecting their personal information.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to protecting minors online from social media and harmful content
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Keith Brown (R)*, Jodi Giglio (R), Mike Reilly (R), Dave McDonough (R), Joe DeStefano (R), Brian Maher (R), Steve Hawley (R), Ari Brown (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/19/2025
• Last Action: enacting clause stricken
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RI bill #S2836 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable consumable items used for handling or serving food respectively, up to a total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations, which are procedures established by the chief purchasing officer for smaller transactions, rather than requiring the full, more complex procurement process typically used for larger purchases.
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Bill Summary: This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Bridget Valverde (D)*, Victoria Gu (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bob Britto (D), Pam Lauria (D), Linda Ujifusa (D), Lou DiPalma (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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RI bill #S2805 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Clean Energy Security Act to remove nuclear power from the types of energy resources that the Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) can participate in procuring or entering into long-term contracts for. Specifically, it removes references to "nuclear power" from sections detailing regional energy planning, state and regional energy procurement, utility filings with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the duties of the PUC. The OER is a state agency responsible for energy policy and planning, while the DPUC oversees public utilities, and the PUC is the regulatory body that approves utility actions and contracts. The bill also states that it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would exclude nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Dawn Euer (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Bridget Valverde (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Ryan Pearson (D), Linda Ujifusa (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Commerce
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RI bill #S2938 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for appointing members to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which is responsible for recommending candidates for judicial positions in Rhode Island. Specifically, if a member's term expires and a replacement isn't appointed through the usual channels, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, can appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the JNC must hold public forums for input on its rules and procedures, require judicial candidates to disclose their political donations, and broadcast all of its open meetings live online, maintaining an archive of these recordings for public access.
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Bill Summary: This act would permit the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint a qualified individual to serve as the new or replacement member of the Judicial Nominating Commission if the members with expired terms are not replaced via the normal process. It would also require the commission to provide a public forum relative to adopting rules and procedures, would require judicial candidates to disclose political donations and require the commission to broadcast, via the internet, each open meeting and to maintain an archive of each recording. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Dawn Euer (D)*, Tiara Mack (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Ryan Pearson (D), Ana Quezada (D), Linda Ujifusa (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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VA bill #SB542 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027, and mandates the consolidation of the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) into the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) by January 1, 2028, to form the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Control Authority (ABCCA). Prior to this merger, the CCA will regulate and license the retail market, while the ABC will enforce laws against illegal marijuana sales and distribution. The bill also outlines an implementation plan for the merger, to be submitted by November 15, 2026, to relevant legislative committees. Additionally, it makes various amendments to existing laws, including changes to the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Fund, exemptions for certain employees, disclosure requirements for state officers, closed meeting provisions, and definitions related to cannabis. It also introduces new provisions regarding state and tribal relations for marijuana regulation, clarifies lawful industrial hemp production, modifies evidence rules for forensic scientists, and establishes a comprehensive regulatory structure for various marijuana establishments, including cultivation facilities, processing facilities, retail stores, microbusinesses, delivery operators, and testing facilities, with specific licensing, testing, labeling, and tax requirements. The bill also addresses home cultivation, prohibits certain practices by licensees, and sets penalties for violations, while also providing protections for individuals seeking emergency medical attention for overdoses or reporting sexual assault. Furthermore, it includes provisions for the sealing of certain marijuana-related offenses and clarifies the role of the Virginia Department of Education in providing information on marijuana use to students and teachers.
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Bill Summary: Cannabis control; retail market; penalties. Establishes a framework for the creation of a retail marijuana market in the Commonwealth and provides that no retail sales may occur prior to January 1, 2028. The bill requires that no later than January 1, 2028, the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) shall become a division of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (ABC) to form the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Control Authority (ABCCA). No later than November 15, 2026, the bill requires ABC and CCA to submit a joint implementation plan to combine the two authorities to the Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market and the Chairs of the House Committee on Appropriations and the Senate Committee on Finance and Appropriations. The bill specifies that prior to the transition to the ABCCA, the CCA shall administer the licensing and regulation of the retail cannabis market and ABC shall be the primary authority responsible for enforcing laws related to the illegal sale and distribution of marijuana and marijuana products. This bill incorporates SB 671 and SB 826.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lashrecse Aird (D)*, Louise Lucas (D), Aaron Rouse (D)
• Versions: 10 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Conferees: Krizek, Herring, Morefield
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VA bill #SB375 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund to provide scholarships and financial aid to students in need. It creates the Endowment Scholarship Program, administered by the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment, which will be funded by income generated from investments within the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund). This Opportunity Fund will be a subfund of the Commonwealth Savers Plan's DB529 Fund, which holds assets from prepaid tuition contracts. Starting in fiscal year 2026, the Commonwealth Savers Plan will deposit $500 million from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund, with subsequent deposits of any additional surpluses. The bill also mandates annual reports on the financial status of these funds and requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to conduct independent evaluations of the Plan's risk assessment models. Additionally, it allows for voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for tax benefits and exempts certain information related to the Plan and the Endowment from public disclosure. The bill also includes provisions for a surplus rebate program for owners of prepaid tuition contracts entered into before July 1, 2019, and establishes a work group to recommend annual appropriations from the Opportunity Fund.
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Bill Summary: Commonwealth Savers Plan; Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund established; report. Establishes (i) the Endowment Scholarship Program for the purpose of providing scholarships to students at eligible institutions, as defined in the bill; (ii) the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment as an agency of the Commonwealth for the purpose of establishing and administering the Endowment Scholarship Program; and (iii) as subfunds of the Commonwealth Savers Plan fund, (a) the DB529 Fund for the purpose of holding in trust the assets of prepaid tuition contracts to meet contractual obligations and (b) the Virginia College Opportunity Fund (the Opportunity Fund), into which certain funds from the DB529 Fund shall be deposited for the purpose of funding, by income generated from investments of such deposits, the Endowment Scholarship Program and other applicable programs, as set forth in the bill. The bill requires the Commonwealth Savers Plan (the Plan) to (a) after the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2026, deposit $500 million into the Opportunity Fund from the DB529 Fund; (b) each fiscal year thereafter, in accordance with the timeline set forth in the bill, submit to the General Assembly a report on the funded status, as defined by applicable law, of the DB529 Fund and the recommendations of the Plan on the prudence of directing deposits, and the amounts of any such deposits, of additional actuarial surpluses of the Plan from the DB529 Fund into the Opportunity Fund; and (c) each subsequent year, deposit additional actuarial surpluses into the Opportunity Fund in accordance with the provisions of the bill. The bill also requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to, no less than biennially, complete an independent evaluation and risk assessment of the Plan's risk assessment model, assumptions, and other measures employed by the Plan relating to the DB529 Fund and Opportunity Fund. Finally, the bill contains provisions (1) relating to voluntary contributions to the Opportunity Fund for the purpose of receiving tax fund contributions and income tax deductions, and (2) exempting from mandatory disclosure requirements certain information contained in a public record relating to the Commonwealth Savers Plan or the Virginia College Opportunity Endowment and Fund.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Surovell (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 1-N)
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IL bill #HB1851 • Last Action 03/04/2026
AFN COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act to modify the rules for meetings of the Access and Functional Needs (AFN) Advisory Committee. Specifically, the bill allows committee members to attend meetings remotely via video or audio conference, with all attending members counting toward the meeting's quorum, while still requiring at least one member to be physically present at the publicly posted meeting location. The bill maintains the committee's existing structure and responsibilities, which include coordinating quarterly meetings, researching and recommending strategies for supporting people with disabilities during emergencies, and providing annual reports to the General Assembly, Governor's Office, and Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The committee is composed of state agency representatives and appointed members from various backgrounds, including people with different types of disabilities, local emergency management coordinators, and first responders. The bill essentially provides more flexibility for committee members to participate in meetings while maintaining the committee's core mission of improving emergency preparedness and response for individuals with access and functional needs.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act. In provisions regarding the Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee, provides that the Advisory Committee shall comply with all provisions of the Open Meetings Act except that the Advisory Committee is exempt from the provisions that specifically require a quorum of members of a public body to be physically present at the location of an open meeting. Allows Advisory Committee members to attend meetings of the Access and Functional Needs Advisory Committee remotely by video or audio conference with all attending members counting toward a quorum, provided there is at least one member in physical attendance at the publicly posted physical location of the meeting.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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OK bill #SB2184 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating and repealing multiple versions of statutes. Emergency
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends and repeals various statutes to consolidate and clarify existing laws. Key provisions include updating definitions related to airports to include "vertiports" and "VTOL aircraft," clarifying the composition and duties of the State Postadjudication Review Advisory Board, and modifying procedures for county purchasing. It also adjusts statutes related to driver's licenses, including the issuance of REAL ID compliant and noncompliant licenses, and updates regulations for motor vehicle dealers and manufacturers. Additionally, the bill revises laws concerning protective orders, criminal statutes of limitations, the Oklahoma Department of Aerospace and Aeronautics, and the Oklahoma New Motor Vehicle Commission. It also amends provisions related to the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act, the Board of Governors of the Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority's testing laboratory requirements. Furthermore, it modifies statutes concerning the Department of Transportation's railroad revitalization efforts, sales tax exemptions, and the Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System, including provisions for correctional officers, deputy sheriffs, and emergency medical personnel. Finally, the bill addresses various aspects of the Administrative Workers' Compensation Act, driver's license fees, and the process for adopting administrative rules.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to multiple versions of statutes; amending, merging, consolidating, and repealing multiple versions of statutes; amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.1); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.2); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.4); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.5, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.5); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.7, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.7); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.8, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.8); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.10, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.10); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.12, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.12); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.15, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.15); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.16, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.16); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 65.17, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 65.17); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 82, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 82); amending 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 85, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85); repealing 3 O.S. 2021, Section 421, as last amended by Section 15, Chapter 18, O.S.L. 2024 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 421); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.2); amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1116.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 237, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1116.6); amending 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); repealing 10A O.S. 2021, Section 1-1-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 149, O.S.L. 2025 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1-105); amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 225, O.S.L. 2024 (15 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 141.13); repealing 15 O.S. 2021, Section 141.13, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 72, O.S.L. 2016; amending 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 120, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); repealing 18 O.S. 2021, Section 1006, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 121, O.S.L. 2024 (18 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1006); amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); repealing 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1505); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 704, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.4, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 40, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.4); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 474, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 60.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 145, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 60.6); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 115, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); repealing 22 O.S. 2021, Section 152, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 152); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-101); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 38, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-105.3, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 315, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-105.3); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 450, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 110, as last amended by Section 44, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-110, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-111, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-111); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 38, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-301, as last amended by Section 516, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-301); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 563, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 563); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 564, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 564); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 448, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 565, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 119, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 565); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 752, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 172, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 752); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1102, as last amended by Section 60, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1102); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 403, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1110, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1110); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 72, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1113, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1113); amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1132, as last amended by Section 75, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1132); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 303, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 314, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); repealing 51 O.S. 2021, Section 154, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 154); amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 37, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 11, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 37); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138); repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 571, as last amended by Section 40, Chapter 59, O.S.L. 2024 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 571); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.7, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.7); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.9, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.9); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.10, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.10); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 208, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.21b, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.21b); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.38, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.38); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 328.49, as amended by Section 530, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 328.49); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 353.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 353.1); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 356.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 356.2); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 357, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 357); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 414, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 360, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 300, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 360); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 493.2, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 350, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 493.2); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 292, O.S.L. 2013; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 235, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-106, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 215, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-106); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 340, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-312, as last amended by Section 9, Chapter 343, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312); amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 447, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 427.17, as last amended by Section 142, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 427.17); amending 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 31, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); repealing 66 O.S. 2021, Section 304, as amended by Section 556, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (66 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 304); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1353, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2022 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1353); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 392, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1356, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 444, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1356); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2017; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 68, O.S.L. 2021; repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1357, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 44, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1357); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 143, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2357.22, as last amended by Section 153, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2357.22); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 155, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 166, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2358, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2358); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); repealing 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 204, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2902); amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-194, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-194); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.163, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 101, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.163); amendatory 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 482, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2403, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 277, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2403); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 62.3, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58A); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 902, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 902); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 915, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 915); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 916.3, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 916.3); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 139, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 919.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 280, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 919.1); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as last amended by Section 29, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 303, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 267, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 303); amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 8, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); repealing 75 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308); amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 135, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); repealing 85A O.S. 2021, Section 2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2025 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2); and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brent Howard (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Howard
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RI bill #S3003 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Authorizes the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to allow committees of the Rhode Island General Assembly to accept testimony from members of the public remotely, meaning individuals can provide their input through electronic means like phone calls or video conferencing, rather than having to be physically present at the meeting location. This change is intended to make public participation more accessible, and it includes provisions that ensure remote participants are clearly audible and visible to those at the meeting, that a quorum of the committee is present, and that if video conferencing is used, the public is notified and provided with instructions on how to access the virtual meeting. The bill also specifies that it will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the committees of the general assembly to allow members of the public to provide testimony remotely, via electronic communication, including telephonic communication and telephone conferencing. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark McKenney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs
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OH bill #HB314 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Limit certain public record requests; allow contractor response
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Ohio's public records law to address potential harassment of public offices through public records requests and to provide more flexibility in responding to such requests. Specifically, the bill allows public offices to seek court intervention if they believe a requester is submitting multiple related or unrelated requests intended to harass or disrupt the office's essential functions. If a court determines by a preponderance of evidence that the requests are harassing, it may limit or deny such requests, and can even issue an order preventing future requests from that individual. The bill provides exceptions to this provision for journalists, pro se litigants, government attorneys, and other specified entities. Additionally, the bill allows public offices to engage private contractors to respond to voluminous records requests, with the cost of the contractor's services potentially being passed on to the requester. The legislation aims to balance the public's right to access government records with protecting public offices from potentially abusive or disruptive request patterns, while maintaining important protections for legitimate requesters seeking information in the public interest.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to restrict harassing or disruptive public records requests and permit private contractors to respond to voluminous public records requests.
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• Introduced: 06/04/2025
• Added: 06/04/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Dani Isaacsohn (D)*, Sharon Ray (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 06/04/2025
• Last Action: House Judiciary Ray, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony (11:00:00 3/4/2026 Room 122)
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IL bill #SB3361 • Last Action 03/04/2026
SCH CD-RELIGIOUS HAIRSTYLES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, also known as the Religious Hair and Facial Hair Protections Act or Jett Hawkins Law, amends the School Code to ensure that nonpublic elementary and secondary schools, when registering or seeking recognition from the State Board of Education, must guarantee they will not prohibit religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. This means that school uniform or dress code policies adopted by school boards or local school councils cannot include or apply to these religious expressions, with a clarification that schools can still require hair or facial hair to be secured or covered during specific activities if necessary for safety, as long as it doesn't require permanent alteration.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following change. In provisions concerning the registration and recognition of non-public elementary and secondary schools, provides that a non-public, sectarian school that has registered or seeks to register or that has obtained or seeks to obtain recognition status is not subject to the requirements of the provisions that restrict a school's ability to adopt, enforce, or apply policies regarding religious hairstyles, hair-related religious practices, or facial hair worn in accordance with a student's or employee's sincerely held religious beliefs, observance, or practice. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Mike Simmons (D)*, Ram Villivalam (D), Dave Koehler (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Porfirio
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OH bill #HB292 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Establish the Ohio Defense Commission
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Ohio Defense and Space Commission, a new body tasked with developing strategies to promote Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. The commission will administer a defense industry expansion program, manage the "Ohio defense fund" which will receive revenue from interest on certain bonds and other contributions, and study ways to foster growth in these sectors. The commission will be composed of various appointed members, including legislative representatives, and will meet monthly. The bill also amends existing law regarding public meetings, ensuring that discussions related to the commission's economic development assistance programs adhere to open meeting requirements unless specific exceptions apply. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of grant recipients who receive funds from the Ohio defense fund, including reporting requirements and the potential for audits and repayment of misused funds.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 and to enact sections 113.052, 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.
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• Introduced: 05/20/2025
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 46 : Ty Mathews (R)*, Nick Santucci (R)*, Cindy Abrams (R), Sean Brennan (D), Karen Brownlee (D), Gary Click (R), Meredith Craig (R), Jack Daniels (R), Kellie Deeter (R), Michael Dovilla (R), Tex Fischer (R), Adam Holmes (R), Haraz Ghanbari (R), Derrick Hall (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Hiner (R), Jim Hoops (R), Marilyn John (R), Angie King (R), Roy Klopfenstein (R), Brian Lampton (R), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Beth Lear (R), Brian Lorenz (R), Adam Mathews (R), Joe Miller (D), Kevin Miller (R), Melanie Miller (R), Johnathan Newman (R), Mike Odioso (R), Phil Plummer (R), Tracy Richardson (R), Kevin Ritter (R), Bill Roemer (R), Elgin Rogers (D), Jean Schmidt (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Jason Stephens (R), Brian Stewart (R), Cecil Thomas (D), David Thomas (R), Desiree Tims (D), Andrea White (R), Bernie Willis (R), Heidi Workman (R), Tom Young (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Passed
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IL bill #SB3003 • Last Action 03/04/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code and the Freedom of Information Act to require owners of income-producing properties, in counties that adopt this provision by ordinance or resolution, to provide physical descriptions of their properties to the chief county assessment officer upon request, with specific details outlined for different property types. "Income" is defined as revenue generated from rent and certain ancillary sources, excluding business income. "Income-producing property" generally refers to non-owner-occupied property intended to generate income, with exceptions for properties valued at $500,000 or less, residential buildings with fewer than seven units, certain stadiums, properties assessed by the Department, and specific hospital or nursing home facilities. "Physical description" includes land size, construction details, and specific features relevant to the property type, such as unit breakdown for residential buildings or electrical capacity for data centers. The request for information will include what the assessor's office already has on record, allowing owners to confirm it if unchanged, and owners have 90 days to respond, with penalties of up to 0.025% of the prior year's market value (capped at $1,000) for non-compliance, though penalties can be waived if the information is provided within 30 days of notice. The bill also amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted to a chief county assessment officer from public disclosure, unless part of an assessment appeal, while still allowing for the disclosure of compiled and anonymized data and the methodologies used for property valuation. The provisions related to property descriptions are set to take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties in which the county board so provides, by ordinance or resolution, owners of income-producing properties in the county shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessment officer upon request of the chief county assessment officer. Sets forth the period of time during which those provisions apply. Provides that the request for information shall include an individualized statement specifying all physical description information that the assessor's office has on record or recorded against the property and shall contain a statement that the owner may confirm the information if no changes are required. Imposes certain penalties if the property owner fails to respond to a request for information. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide that financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted by or on behalf of a property owner to a chief county assessment officer, except if submitted as part of an assessment appeal, are exempt from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Celina Villanueva (D)*, Mark Walker (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Robert Peters (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters
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VA bill #SB701 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Virginia law to expand protections for lottery winners by prohibiting the Virginia Lottery from disclosing any information about an individual winner, regardless of the prize amount, unless that winner explicitly consents in writing to such disclosure. Previously, this protection only applied to winners of prizes of $1 million or more. This change ensures greater privacy for all lottery winners, aligning with the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which governs public access to government records, by exempting individual winner information from public disclosure unless consent is given.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners. Prohibits the Virginia Lottery (the Department) from disclosing information about any individual winner and exempts such information from disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless the winner consents to such disclosure. Under current law, the Department is prohibited from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize exceeds $1 million unless the winner consents to such disclosure.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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WA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Concerning extended producer responsibility requirements associated with paint.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing "extended producer responsibility" program for architectural paints to include a broader range of "paint products," such as aerosol coatings, coating-related products, and nonindustrial coatings, by requiring paint manufacturers (producers) to take responsibility for the end-of-life management of these products. Producers must join or fund a stewardship organization that will develop and implement a plan for collecting, transporting, recycling, reusing, and disposing of leftover paint products. This plan will include a standardized "paint product stewardship assessment" added to the purchase price of paint products to fund the program, with specific requirements for collection site accessibility and public education. The bill also clarifies definitions, outlines the responsibilities of producers, distributors, and retailers, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, while also making changes to public records exemptions related to this program.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to extended producer responsibility requirements 2 associated with paint; amending RCW 70A.515.010, 70A.515.020, 3 70A.515.030, 70A.515.040, 70A.515.050, 70A.515.060, 70A.515.070, 4 70A.515.080, 70A.515.090, 70A.515.100, 70A.515.110, 70A.208.020, and 5 82.04.765; reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.270; and repealing RCW 6 70A.515.130. 7
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Strom Peterson (D)*, Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Julia Reed (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Davina Duerr (D), Beth Doglio (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Roger Goodman (D), Nicole Macri (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Peterson 2301-S AMH PETE H3760.2
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OK bill #HB3142 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Liquified petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring certain notifications; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Oklahoma. It grants the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, requiring immediate notification from law enforcement and fire departments to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator within one business day of awareness. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator" and clarifies that certain law enforcement powers for administrators and safety code enforcement officers require certification from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET). It modifies the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board's meeting procedures to align with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and updates the list of permit classes to include a "Food Truck Permit." Additionally, the bill mandates that fees collected for refillable cylinders be used for LP-Gas Administration inspections, introduces a flat annual fee for cylinder exchange cabinets, and allows the Board to create rules for these fees. It also requires that containers owned by permit holders be clearly marked and that other permit holders can only fill them with authorization, while consumers always need to authorize filling their containers. Finally, the bill clarifies requirements for attendants during product transfers and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain positions; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rusty Cornwell (R)*, Grant Green (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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IL bill #SB3646 • Last Action 03/04/2026
VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands assistance for military veterans by allowing the creation of Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions (JVACs) in counties that did not previously have a Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) and are part of a judicial circuit spanning multiple counties, enabling veteran service organizations within those circuits to form a JVAC to serve veterans and their families. It clarifies that eligibility for assistance includes those who served in the armed forces and did not receive a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge, broadening the definition of "military veteran." The bill also introduces a process for arbitration if a supervisor of general assistance or county board fails to provide recommended assistance, and allows eligible individuals to file civil lawsuits against counties for refusing assistance. Furthermore, it prohibits the disbursement of VAC or JVAC funds to not-for-profit corporations or similar entities, mandates annual voting reporting, requires training for VAC and JVAC delegates, prohibits VACs or JVACs from operating similar-named not-for-profit corporations, permits them to receive gifts, and establishes benefits for their employees. A new Veterans Assistance Provost will be created within the Office of the Attorney General to oversee training, dispute resolution, and enforcement of the Act, with provisions for audit reports and other administrative matters.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Military Veterans Assistance Act. Expands the Act to permit the creation of Jurisdictional Veterans Assistance Commissions (JVAC) in counties that did not have a Veterans Assistance Commission prior to January 1, 2026, and in which there exists a judicial circuit whose jurisdictional boundaries include multiple counties. Provides that veteran service organizations located within any of those counties that are within the judicial circuit's jurisdictional boundaries may come together and create a JVAC that shall provide services to veterans and their families and shall be known as the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of that judicial circuit. Contains provisions on the selection process for the JVAC superintendent and delegates; and other matters. Expands the Act to provide assistance for military veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States, as defined, and did not receive a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge or other equivalent discharge. Provides that if a supervisor of general assistance or county board fails or refuses to provide assistance recommended by the assistance committee of a veterans service organization, VAC, or JVAC, then the veterans service organization, VAC, or JVAC may request that all parties involved enter into an arbitration agreement. Permits any person who is eligible for assistance under the Act to bring a civil action against the county for failing or refusing to provide such assistance. Prohibits the disbursement or transfer of VAC or JVAC funding to any not-for-profit corporation or any other such organization. Contains provisions on annual voting reporting requirements; mandatory training for VAC and JVAC delegates and alternates; a prohibition on a VAC or JVAC establishing or operating a not-for-profit corporation that has a name substantially similar to the name of the VAC or JVAC; permission to receive gifts or donations in furtherance of veterans' interests; benefits for VAC and JVAC employees; the establishment of a Veterans Assistance Provost within the Office of the Attorney General; audit reports; and other matters.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Laura Murphy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy
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OK bill #HB4143 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Motor vehicles; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning motor vehicle traffic collisions, raises the minimum damage amount that requires a written report to the Department of Public Safety from $300 to $3,000 for collisions involving damage to vehicles or other property, and also for law enforcement officers investigating collisions on public roadways. Importantly, the bill exempts accidents from reporting requirements when all parties involved agree to exchange information and there is no injury, death, or damage to property other than the vehicles themselves. This change aims to streamline reporting for minor incidents. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to motor vehicles; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 10-108 and 40-102, which relate to traffic collisions and reports; modifying damage amount requiring a written report of collision; exempting certain accidents from reporting requirements; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Kelly Hines (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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OK bill #HB3338 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Professions and occupations; establishing the Pool Contractor Licensing Act; Construction Industries Board to implement; terms; fees; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act, establishes a new licensing requirement for individuals who install permanent in-ground spas or swimming pools in Oklahoma, with the Construction Industries Board (CIB) responsible for implementing, administering, and enforcing these provisions. The Act defines "swimming pool" as a permanent in-ground spa or structure intended for swimming, and "swimming pool contractor" as someone who installs these. The CIB is empowered to create rules for licensure, including qualifications, fees, and disciplinary actions, and must adopt these regulations by November 1, 2027. Licensed swimming pool contractors will be prohibited from performing plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work outside the scope of swimming pool construction unless they hold separate licenses for those trades, though certain piping associated with pool circulation systems is permitted. To encourage early adoption, individuals applying for a license by November 1, 2027, can receive it without an exam if they demonstrate equivalent experience and training, and have paid the required fees and disclosed any disciplinary actions on other licenses. License fees will mirror those for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors, with initial licenses prorated to expire on the licensee's birthday, and subsequent renewals valid for one year. The Act also mandates written contracts for all swimming pool contractor work, prevents unlicensed contractors from filing lawsuits related to their work, and outlines procedures for complaints, with serious criminal allegations to be reported to the Attorney General or district attorney. It also presumes deceptive intent for advance payments over $10,000 unless costs are documented, and clarifies that the CIB cannot pursue restitution or civil remedies but can receive and investigate licensing violations. All fees and fines collected will go into a dedicated "Swimming Pool Contractor Revolving Fund" to support the Act's implementation and related programs. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; establishing the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act; authorizing the Construction Industries Board to implement, administer, and enforce swimming pool contractor licensure; defining terms; establishing fees; adopt necessary rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Banning (R)*, Bryan Logan (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Logan (principal Senate author)
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OK bill #HB4128 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Game and fish; seasons and rules; Commission authority; specific dates; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding game and fish seasons and rules, specifically granting the Wildlife Conservation Commission more authority. The key changes include allowing the Commission to set an open season for black bears that includes a muzzleloader period concurrent with the deer muzzleloader season and an archery period starting no later than September 15th each year, running through the deer muzzleloading season. The bill also specifies bowfishing season dates and locations for nongame fish on the Upper Illinois River and sets maximum fees for special permits for residents and nonresidents, with a portion of the resident fee dedicated to the Acres for Wildlife Program. Finally, the bill establishes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to game and fish; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 5-401, which relates to seasons and rules; amending the Wildlife Conservation Commission's authority; determining a certain earliest start date; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Fetgatter (R)*, Spencer Kern (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Kern (principal Senate author)
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OR bill #SB1599 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302, which is a process where citizens can gather signatures to challenge a law passed by the legislature. The bill states that once the Secretary of State verifies the required number of signatures for this petition, the challenged parts of a law passed in a special legislative session in 2025 will be put to a public vote on the same day as the 2026 primary election. The bill also outlines various procedures for preparing and presenting information about this referendum to voters, including ballot titles, explanatory statements, financial estimates, and arguments, with specific deadlines and responsibilities assigned to legislative committees and the Secretary of State. Importantly, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it takes effect immediately upon passage, to ensure the public peace, health, and safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to a special election date for Referendum Petition 2026-302; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 2 : Rob Wagner (D)*, Julie Fahey (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Effective date, March 2, 2026.
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IN bill #HB1033 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Various judicial matters.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to judicial matters, primarily in Marion County, by modifying the composition of the community corrections advisory board to include specific judges in counties with consolidated cities, and by redefining "full court" as all appointed and serving Marion Superior Court judges. It also adjusts judicial appointment terms, clarifies the process for the Marion County judicial selection committee (which nominates candidates to the governor for judicial vacancies and determines a judge's suitability for retention), and replaces the term "presiding judge" with "chief judge" within the Marion County superior court. The bill restructures the selection and duties of the Marion County judicial executive committee (executive committee), increasing its members' terms to three years and giving it greater authority over administrative matters and employment decisions for commissioners and magistrates, with its actions only being overruled by a high percentage vote of the full court. Additionally, it mandates that voting members of the justice reinvestment advisory council cast their votes in person and specifies that in counties with a consolidated city, the chief judge or their appointee chairs the local justice reinvestment advisory council. Finally, the bill grants retired judicial officers the ability to carry firearms under specific conditions, similar to law enforcement officers.
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Bill Summary: Various judicial matters. Amends the membership of the community corrections advisory board. Defines "full court" as the total of all Marion superior court judges who are appointed and serving as judges. Specifies that if a newly appointed judge is filling a vacancy of a judge whose term ends the same year as the appointment, the newly appointed judge shall serve a term that expires on December 31 of the sixth full year following the appointment. Requires the Marion County judicial selection committee (judicial selection committee) to nominate five candidates to the governor when a judicial vacancy exists and allows the governor to appoint any of the nominated candidates when filling more than one vacancy. Replaces the term "presiding judge" with "chief judge" within the Marion County superior court. Amends the membership of the judicial selection committee. Prohibits a member of the judicial selection committee who is not an ex officio member to serve consecutive terms and staggers the terms of certain members of the judicial selection committee to begin on July 1, 2026, or July 1, 2028. Requires the judicial selection committee to determine that a judge is suitable to retain judicial office before a judge's request for retention may be placed on the ballot. Establishes a procedure with specific deadlines for a judge who wishes to stand for retention in 2026. Repeals and replaces a provision concerning the procedure to select the Marion County judicial executive committee (executive committee) and certain court provisions. Provides that, for an executive committee starting a term on January 1, 2027, and for the selection of each executive committee thereafter, the full court shall meet not later than November 15 in the final year of the executive committee's term to select the candidates of the next executive committee. Requires a two-thirds vote of the sitting judges who will hold office on January 1 of the next year to select the candidates of the executive committee and requires the chair of the judicial selection committee to approve the members of the executive committee and select one member of the executive committee as the chief judge. Allows the chair of the judicial selection committee to remove a member of the executive committee for cause. Increases the term of an executive committee member of the Marion County judiciary from two years to three years. Specifies which duties are the responsibility of the full court and which are to be determined by a trial judge. Describes the duties and authority of the executive committee. Provides that any action taken by the executive committee may only be overruled by a vote of 85% of the full court sitting at the time the vote is taken. Removes a requirement that the executive committee requires the approval of two-thirds of the judges to determine the number of judicial officers and personnel required to serve the court. Provides that the judge of the circuit court has exclusive authority to appoint commissioners or magistrates allocated to the circuit court. Amends how magistrates and commissioners are appointed. Specifies that the executive committee has final authority for all employment decisions regarding commissioners and magistrates. Repeals a provision that allows the presiding judge to appoint a magistrate and allows the executive committee to appoint 28 magistrates. Requires a voting member of the justice reinvestment advisory council to cast a vote in person. Requires that, in a county having a consolidated city, the chief judge or a judge appointed by the chief judge be the chair of the local justice reinvestment advisory council. Provides that a local or regional advisory council may only take action upon the affirmative vote of the members and a member must cast a vote in person. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Daniel Lopez (R)*, Chris Jeter (R), Greg Steuerwald (R), Cyndi Carrasco (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor
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IN bill #HB1004 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Various education matters.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to various education-related provisions in Indiana law. Key changes include updating references to repealed or recodified sections, particularly those related to educational service centers (now found in IC 20-20.5), and clarifying accounting requirements for larger school corporations. It also modifies definitions, duties of the State Board of Education, and powers of school corporation governing bodies. The bill addresses public-private agreements for charter schools, rule adoption processes, and specific provisions for qualified districts or high schools. Additionally, it details the Department of Education's responsibilities regarding teacher recruitment and retention initiatives, internet use policies, graduation plan requirements, and instruction on substances. The bill also relocates firearm possession and storage educational materials from the Department of Education to the Department of Homeland Security and allows temporary teacher contracts for those with emergency permits. Several provisions are removed or repealed, including expired laws, certain departmental duties, posting requirements for schools, discretionary displays by qualified districts, academic receivership, staff performance evaluations for Indianapolis Public Schools, student teaching agreements, and various spending and reporting restrictions. The bill also repeals provisions related to teacher contracts, licensure test scores, definitions for teacher loan forgiveness and deficit financing, bullying prevention instruction, statewide assessments for nonpublic schools, diagnostic tools, portfolio programs, expulsions based on legal settlement, reports from the Education Commission of the States, instructional program preservation, primary care physician loan forgiveness, proprietary educational institution payments, and the Indiana Excellence in Teaching Endowment.
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Bill Summary: Various education matters. Makes changes to various education provisions concerning the following: (1) Certain school corporation accounting requirements. (2) The "nonpublic school" definition. (3) Recodification and state board of education (state board) transition provisions. (4) The state board's duties. (5) Powers of the governing bodies of school corporations. (6) Public-private agreements by charter schools for the construction or renovation of schools. (7) Adoption of certain rules by the state board. (8) Provisions that apply to a qualified district or qualified high school. (9) Department of education's (department) duties regarding initiatives for teacher recruitment and retention of certain educators. (10) Internet use policy. (11) Graduation plan requirements. (12) Instruction on alcoholic beverages, tobacco, prescription drugs, and controlled substances. (13) Recognition program criteria application. (14) Reporting on certain student expenditure information. (15) Excused absences. (16) Automated external defibrillator (AED) requirements. (17) Grant awards from the Indiana secured school fund. (18) Joint meetings of governing bodies of school corporations. (19) The borrowing of money by school corporations for certain hardware. Relocates a provision regarding certain possession and storage of a firearm educational materials from the department to the department of homeland security. Allows use of temporary teacher contracts for teachers who have been issued an emergency permit. Removes or repeals various education and higher education provisions concerning the following: (1) Expired and expiring provisions. (2) Duties, discretionary actions, and restrictions regarding the department. (3) Posting of certain information by schools. (4) Discretionary display of certain words by qualified districts. (5) Academic receivership. (6) Staff performance evaluations regarding Indianapolis Public Schools. (7) Certain powers of governing bodies of school corporations. (8) Certain student teaching agreement requirements with postsecondary educational institutions. (9) Certain discretionary authority of school corporations regarding joining regional school study councils, distributing payroll based on contractual and compensation plans, and establishing and using funds for nursery schools. (10) Spending restrictions for remediation programs. (11) Certain website posting requirements for school corporations and charter schools. (12) Reporting regarding students who meet certain requirements during their expected graduation year. (13) Discretion regarding certain feasibility studies. (14) Certain rights and privileges of teachers employed in a joint program or special education cooperatives or with regard to certain interlocal cooperation agreements. (15) Joint investment funds. (16) Application of certain laws to joint programs. (17) Establishment of certain students as transfer students. (18) Discretion regarding employee health coverage for certain individuals. (19) Notification to the secretary of education by a superintendent regarding a conviction or certain final actions. (20) References to an online platform for training. (21) Reports regarding adjunct teachers. (22) Teacher contract requirements regarding the number of work hours per day. (23) Voiding of contracts with teachers if certain conditions apply. (24) Regular teacher's contract requirement for principals, assistant principals, and directors of special education. (25) The provision of certain individual test scores regarding examinations required for teacher licensure. (26) The definition of "secondary school" regarding the federal teacher loan forgiveness program. (27) The definition of "deficit financing" with regard to the Gary Community School Corporation and the Muncie Community school corporation. (28) Allowing instruction on bullying prevention and child abuse by certain individuals. (29) Timing of statewide assessment requirements for state accredited nonpublic schools and eligible schools. (30) Requirement that the department make available certain diagnostic tools. (31) Discretionary portfolio programs by governing bodies of school corporations. (32) Allowing expulsion if a student's legal settlement is not in an attendance area. (33) Report requirement by the education commission of the states. (34) Duty of a school corporation to preserve instructional programs. (35) The primary care physician loan forgiveness program. (36) Required payments by postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational institutions regarding cost of performing team onsite investigations. (37) Indiana excellence in teaching endowment. (38) Listing of funds established outside certain education provisions. Repeals and relocates education provisions regarding programs administered by the state with the following changes: (1) Removes or repeals the following: (A) Dissemination of certain information regarding the teacher referral system. (B) Expired provisions. (C) Certain uses of the Senator David C. Ford educational technology fund. (D) The technology plan grant program and requirements. (E) School social worker qualification requirements. (F) An annual report regarding system of teacher and student advancement grants. (G) The Indiana education residency pilot program. (H) A biannual progress report regarding the next level computer science program and fund. (I) A noncompliance and transfer of responsibility provision regarding the next level computer science program and fund. (2) Amends certain requirements regarding the process for evaluating curricular materials. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Bob Behning (R)*, Julie McGuire (R), Hunter Smith (R), Tyler Johnson (R), Jeff Raatz (R), Linda Rogers (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 115
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor
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RI bill #S2971 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Suicide Prevention--Voluntary Firearm Restrictions Act," which allows individuals to voluntarily add themselves to a list restricting their ability to purchase or possess firearms, either temporarily for 180 days or indefinitely. Individuals can request removal from these lists after a specified waiting period, and their requests cannot be denied. The bill mandates the destruction of all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists, ensuring they are not accessible to the public or used for future background checks or permit applications. It also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge. The Department of Attorney General, along with law enforcement agencies, will manage these lists and the associated processes, including developing forms and verifying identities. Healthcare providers can also facilitate a patient's inclusion on these lists with proper consent and verification.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/04/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bridget Valverde (D)*, Pam Lauria (D), Meghan Kallman (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Linda Ujifusa (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Lori Urso (D), Melissa Murray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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IA bill #HF2676 • Last Action 03/04/2026
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 694.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that licensed medical professionals practicing in various specialties, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and surgery, must complete at least one hour of continuing education on nutrition and metabolic health every four years for license renewal. It also requires medical schools and colleges of osteopathic medicine in the state to ensure students complete at least forty hours of coursework on nutrition and metabolic health before graduation, starting July 1, 2028. The bill establishes a "summer electronic benefits transfer for children program" (summer EBT program) and directs the state to seek federal approval to modify the list of eligible foods for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the summer EBT program to exclude certain items based on healthy food standards. Furthermore, it allows ivermectin to be distributed as an over-the-counter medicine without a prescription, and prohibits pharmacists or pharmacies from facing disciplinary action for doing so. For schools, the bill prohibits the use of specific artificial dyes (Blue dye 1, Blue dye 2, Green dye 3, Red dye 40, Yellow dye 5, Yellow dye 6) and potassium bromate and propylparaben in meals served to students, and also restricts their sale on school campuses. Charter schools and innovation zone schools providing breakfast or lunch programs must comply with these meal preparation and ingredient requirements. The bill also revises educational standards to include specific nutrition instruction in kindergarten and health curricula, emphasizing the importance and benefits of animal-based protein, dairy, vegetables, and fruit, and requires at least thirty minutes of physical education daily for students in kindergarten through grade five, with a weekly minimum of 120 minutes of physical activity for students in grades one through eight. Additionally, students in grades nine through twelve will be required to participate in at least one cocurricular or extracurricular activity as a condition of graduation, and school districts must adopt a technology use policy for elementary students limiting digital instruction to sixty minutes per day, excluding certain uses. Finally, the bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and engage in temporary in-person practice in other participating states, thereby increasing public access to mental health services.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and education, and including applicability provisions.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Read first time, attached to SF 2367. S.J. 462.
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OK bill #SB2157 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Scenic rivers; creating the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Southeast Scenic Rivers Act, establishes the Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission to preserve and manage designated scenic rivers in Oklahoma, specifically the Glover, Kiamichi, Little, and Mountain Fork Rivers, due to their unique natural beauty and recreational value. The Commission, an agency of the state, will be funded through appropriations to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission and will consist of eleven members appointed by various state officials, with specific representation from affected counties, conservation groups, academic institutions, and tribal communities. The Commission is empowered to create management plans, set standards for adjacent land use to protect scenic values, appoint an administrator, cooperate with other government agencies, accept gifts and grants, and take legal action to enforce its regulations, all while operating under the Oklahoma Open Meeting and Open Records Acts. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to require the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission to cooperate with the newly created Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: scenic rivers - Southeast Scenic Rivers Commission - funds - membership - powers and duties - promulgation of rules - codification - effective date
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : David Bullard (R)*, Jim Grego (R)*, George Burns (R), Warren Hamilton (R), Kelly Hines (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Senator Hines
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OK bill #HB3464 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Energy; creating the Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; energy storage resources; report; emergency operations plan; State Fire Marshall; fees; Solar Energy Development Act; statements; records; Corporation Commission; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Energy Storage Resource Safety Act and the Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act to enhance safety and provide protections for landowners and the public. The Energy Storage Resource Safety Act mandates that energy storage resources (devices that store electricity for later use) comply with specific safety codes, including the International Fire Code and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 855 standard, with the NFPA standard taking precedence in case of conflict. It requires owners of these resources to provide detailed reports on compliance and to have an emergency operations plan that outlines risks, mitigation, shutdown procedures, and communication protocols for first responders, who must also be offered training. The act also mandates that agreements for energy storage resources include provisions for decommissioning, requiring the grantee (the entity operating the resource) to remove their equipment and restore the land, and requires financial assurance, such as a parent company guarantee or letter of credit, to cover these decommissioning costs. The Solar Energy Development Act requires owners of solar energy facilities (generating more than one megawatt of electricity) to provide landowners with statements detailing payment calculations, grant landowners the right to inspect records to verify payments, and mandates annual reporting of generation, capacity, and location to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission. It also requires solar facility owners to obtain liability insurance, naming the landowner as an additional insured, and to notify the Corporation Commission, county commissioners, and municipalities at least six months before commencing construction, with specific notice requirements for oil and gas operators and mineral interest holders, and a mandatory public meeting. The bill also establishes fees for plan reviews by the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal for both energy storage and solar facilities, with a portion of these fees going to local fire departments, and sets deadlines for these reviews.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to energy; creating the Oklahoma Energy Storage Resource Safety Act; stating legislative intent; defining terms; requiring energy storage resources comply with certain safety codes and standards; providing for resolution if conflict exists; authorizing requirement for certain written report; listing required contents of written report; requiring certain cooperation; requiring certain information be provided; requiring the curing of noncompliance before commencement of operations; requiring certain energy storage resource to have emergency operations plan; listing requirements of emergency operations plan; requiring submission of emergency operations plan; requiring the offering of certain training to local first responders; listing requirements of training; prohibiting certain actions by political subdivisions; requiring certain agreements contain decommissioning provisions; requiring landowner make certain timely requests for grantee compliance; stating certain applicability; requiring certain financial assurance be delivered; stating acceptable forms of financial assurance; requiring certain amount of financial assurance; providing agreement contain certain provisions; detailing agreement provision requirements; assigning certain costs to grantee; prohibiting certain cancellation of financial assurance; making certain agreement provisions void; providing for certain injunctive relief; establishing fees for review and permitting certain facilities by the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; limiting the amount of collected fees; providing for distribution of collected fees; requiring completion of certain report as soon as practicable; requiring the State Fire Marshal Commission to adopt certain rules; creating the Oklahoma Solar Energy Development Act; stating legislative findings; requiring owners of solar energy facilities to provide certain statement to landowners; listing minimum requirements of statements; authorizing certain landowners the right to inspect records to verify payments; requiring certain records be made available; detailing the procedure for providing records; requiring the annual reporting of generation, nameplate capacity, and facility location to the Oklahoma Corporation Commission; requiring the keeping of liability insurance policy prior to commencement of construction; requiring landowner be added as additional insured to policy; requiring certain evidence of policy be submitted to landowner; requiring certain notice; requiring submission of a notification of intent to build; requiring Corporation Commission prescribe form and submission requirements; listing certain required information; requiring certain notification to board of county commissioners or municipality; requiring publication of certain notice by certain date; requiring copies of notice be sent to certain specified parties; requiring an affidavit in certain situations; requiring the holding of a public meeting; requiring notice of public meeting be published and submitted; listing requirements of public meeting notice; requiring certain notice to surface estate owner; requiring certain provided information be confidential and proprietary; requiring parties take certain actions; stating confidentiality provisions shall not be limited by certain agreements; providing for certain penalties; listing requirements of notice to surface estate; prohibiting commencement of construction until all notification requirements are satisfied; requiring notification to Corporation Commission that certain requirements have been met; providing for certain penalty; stating requirements shall only apply to certain facilities; requiring submission of certain site plans to the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal at certain time; listing requirements to be included in site plan; limiting review of the Office of the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal; requiring review be completed as soon as practicable; allowing certain on-site actions to proceed during review period; authorizing assessment of certain fee; limiting the amount of collected fee; providing for fee distribution; providing for application to certain facilities; requiring compliance with certain act; requiring submission of certain evidence of financial assurance; providing for certain calculations of financial assurance; requiring financial assurance be certain percentage of decommissioning estimate; authorizing Corporation Commission to promulgate certain rules; granting certain exclusive jurisdiction; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Brad Boles (R)*, Lonnie Paxton (R)*, Mark Chapman (R), Mike Dobrinski (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative(s) Chapman, Dobrinski
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UT bill #SB0051 • Last Action 03/03/2026
School Safety Modifications
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a system for the State Board of Education to collect and share "threat assessment information," which is defined as data related to a student's credible threat that has been evaluated and determined to pose a potential risk to school safety, including threats of violence. Local education agencies (LEAs), which are school districts or charter schools, will be required to flag a student's record if a threat assessment team determines a credible threat has been made, especially if it involves potential harm to students, school personnel, or property, or if it involves weapons or explosive devices. This information can then be shared with authorized personnel in other LEAs and law enforcement agencies to protect student and school safety, without requiring parental consent in these specific circumstances, provided certain procedural requirements are met. The State Board of Education will also provide training on these threat assessment protocols and conduct audits to ensure compliance and report annually on the operation and effectiveness of this information-sharing system.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill creates a system for the State Board of Education (state board) to collect and share information about student threats between local education agencies (LEAs).
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Ryan Wilcox (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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AZ bill #HB4056 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Legislators; public records; fees; exemption
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to create a new section, 39-130, concerning public records requests made by legislators. Specifically, it states that any legislator making a public records request in their official capacity cannot be charged any fees or be responsible for any costs associated with that request. Furthermore, any public records provided to a legislator under these circumstances must be delivered in an electronic format. This provision aims to ensure legislators can access public information efficiently and without financial burden when performing their duties.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 39, chapter 1, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 39-130; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Teresa Martinez (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmit to Senate
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CT bill #SB00325 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Prohibiting The Disclosure Of The Residential Address Of Public School Teachers Under The Freedom Of Information Act And Establishing A Task Force Concerning Mass Requests Under The Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to prohibit public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of public school teachers who hold a professional educator certificate, adding them to a list of individuals whose addresses are already protected, such as judges, police officers, and firefighters. Additionally, the bill establishes a task force, composed of various appointed members with expertise in areas like open government, law, and artificial intelligence, along with state officials, to study the growing issue of "mass requests" for information, particularly those generated by artificial intelligence, and to recommend any necessary legal changes to help public agencies manage these requests.
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Bill Summary: To prohibit disclosure of the residential address of public school teachers under the Freedom of Information Act and to establish a task force to study how to respond to the issue of mass requests created by artificial intelligence.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Laurie Sweet (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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WA bill #HB2384 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances the regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), also referred to as "life plan communities," which are entities providing housing and care for over a year under a residency agreement with an entrance fee. Key provisions include requiring CCRCs offering "life care contracts" (contracts for life or over a year that include housing and care services like nursing, medical, or personal care, in exchange for an entrance fee) to submit actuarial analyses to the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for review, starting July 1, 2027. These actuarial analyses, prepared by qualified actuaries, will be reviewed by the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) to determine if the CCRC has sufficient financial reserves to meet its obligations under moderately adverse conditions. The OIC will establish standards for these reviews and handle appeals. DSHS will then consider the OIC's review results when deciding whether to issue or renew a CCRC's registration, and the results of these actuarial reviews will be publicly available online. The bill also clarifies that the OIC is authorized to perform these actuarial review functions and that documents related to these reviews will be kept confidential by law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to increasing regulatory oversight of continuing 2 care retirement communities; amending RCW 18.390.010, 18.390.030, 3 18.390.040, 18.390.050, and 48.02.065; adding a new section to 4 chapter 18.390 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.02 RCW; and 5 providing an effective date. 6
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Nicole Macri (D)*, Julia Reed (D), Chipalo Street (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Shaun Scott (D), Roger Goodman (D), Natasha Hill (D), My-Linh Thai (D), Adam Bernbaum (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Third reading, passed; yeas, 37; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0.
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IA bill #HF2565 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act establishing a human trafficking investigative task force.(Formerly HF 1011, HF 831, HF 463.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Iowa Human Trafficking Task Force within the department of public safety to combat human trafficking, granting it broad authority to make arrests, collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, and operate a 24/7 call center. The task force will be led by a director appointed by the commissioner and will be divided into four geographically defined teams, each staffed with specialized personnel including investigators, a cybercrimes expert, victim advocates, and dispatchers, all trained in human trafficking issues. Its duties include serving as the primary point of contact for human trafficking incidents, developing data collection and sharing strategies that prioritize victim safety, seeking grants, recommending training, and submitting annual reports to the general assembly. Additionally, the bill creates a special prosecution team within the attorney general's office to handle crimes investigated by the task force, with four assistant attorneys general appointed by the auditor of state to prosecute human trafficking-related cases, one for each quadrant of the state.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes a human trafficking investigative task force. DIVISION I. The bill provides that a task force to combat human trafficking is established within the department of public safety (department) to oversee and coordinate efforts to combat human trafficking, and shall be known as the Iowa human trafficking task force (task force). The task force shall have the full authority to make arrests, to call on other law enforcement entities within the state to assist with arrests and investigations, and to provide any back-up or necessary support that it requires in the execution of its duties as prescribed by law. It shall also have an office and call center 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, even during holidays. The bill provides that the commissioner of the department shall appoint a director of the task force. The task force will have four teams that are divided geographically into four quadrants where interstates 35 and 80 shall be the boundaries, and shall have the following personnel: a deputy director who shall be a certified law enforcement officer having specialized training in human trafficking; one person to act as an intelligence and evidence officer or investigator having specialized training in human trafficking, white collar crimes, and intelligence gathering and analysis; one person to oversee and conduct cybercrimes investigations, information technology forensics, and oversight of the task force’s cybercrimes operations, investigations, and intelligence gathering; eight total investigators, two to be placed in each quadrant, who shall be certified law enforcement officers having specialized training in human trafficking; four victim advocates, one to be placed in each quadrant having specialized training for human trafficking victims; and four emergency dispatchers having specialized training in human trafficking to staff the office and call center. The task force shall have the following duties and authority: serve as the primary point of contact for reporting, investigating, and any other activities associated with human trafficking in this state; consult with, oversee, and work jointly with other governmental agencies and nongovernmental or community organizations that have expertise in the areas of human trafficking prevention, victim protection and assistance, law enforcement, and prosecution for the purpose of combatting human trafficking in this state; develop, implement, and maintain a strategy to collect and maintain criminal history data and investigative intelligence on incidents related to human trafficking; develop a policy and standard operating procedure for sharing victim and offender data among governmental agencies that prioritize the safety and security of human trafficking victims; apply, or assist other governmental agencies to apply, for grants to support human trafficking enforcement, prosecutions, trainings, and victim services; research and recommend training and education to assist governmental agencies to identify and respond appropriately to human trafficking victims; take other steps necessary to advance the purposes of the office; annually submit a written report to the general assembly regarding the office’s activities related to combatting human trafficking and occurrences of human trafficking within the state; investigate human trafficking reports and make arrests when appropriate; oversee statewide training for human trafficking; possess the authority and ability to call on any law enforcement agency within the state to assist or support any investigation, call, or report as the investigator deems necessary including for the arrest, pursuit, and transporting of persons; and use the state auditor’s staff that performs auditing and investigations to utilize their expertise when attempting to determine other facts and details. DIVISION II. The bill directs the attorney general to add a new division to the office of attorney general that shall be known as the Iowa human trafficking task force special prosecution team. The division shall have the power to prosecute crimes and actions in the courts on behalf of the task force. The attorney general will have the full vested authority of oversight and direction of the assistant attorneys general to include providing funding for support and professional staff to support the division’s functions. The bill directs the auditor to appoint four assistant attorneys general for the sole purpose of prosecuting crimes that are related to human trafficking and the subject of investigation and arrest of the task force. One assistant attorney general must represent each quadrant of the state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 457.
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UT bill #SB0084 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Department of Commerce Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to the Department of Commerce, primarily focusing on its fee structure and the management of funds. It clarifies that the department can collect fees for services it provides and establishes new restricted accounts to manage funds generated from specific services, such as a "Commerce Service Account" for general fees, a "Single Sign-On Expendable Special Revenue Fund" to cover the costs of a unified business portal, and a "Department of Commerce Technology, Education, and Training Fund" to support various departmental operations including technology, employee training, and public education materials. The bill also allows the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to sell or license copies of filed records and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Department of Commerce.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Neil Walter (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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DC bill #B26-0314 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Local News Funding Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Local News Grant Program for the District of Columbia that allows registered voters to allocate news coupons to local news outlets, effectively providing public funding for journalism. Each registered voter will receive 5 news coupons annually to distribute to registered news outlets that meet specific eligibility criteria, such as producing original local reporting and making content accessible for free. A newly created seven-member Community Journalism Board will administer the program, with members appointed by various District government entities. The program will be funded by dedicating 0.1% of the District's General Fund budget to redemption grants, which will be distributed quarterly based on the number of news coupons allocated to each eligible news outlet. News outlets must register with the Board, maintain a separate program account, and adhere to reporting and disclosure requirements. The bill includes provisions to prevent coupon trading or selling, ensures transparency through a secure online system, and allows the Board to investigate violations and impose sanctions. Additionally, the program includes provisions for journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance for news outlets. The bill aims to support local journalism by creating a voter-directed public funding mechanism while establishing robust oversight and accountability measures.
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Bill Summary: A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To authorize and provide for the issuance of grants to local news outlets through the creation of a system of coupons that may be allocated by registered voters to the news outlets of their choice, to establish registration and eligibility requirements for news outlets to participate in the grant program, to require each news outlet to hold grant funds in a separate account pending their expenditure, to create a statutory lien on the separate account in favor of the District to secure the news outlet’s obligation to comply with this act, to establish the Community Journalism Board as an independent executive branch agency to administer the provisions of this act, to authorize (subject to appropriations) the dedication of 0.1% of the District’s General Fund budget to fund the news coupon grant program, and to further authorize the Board to issue journalism development grants to support training and technical assistance to news outlets and individuals; and to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 07/10/2025
• Added: 07/11/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Janeese George (D)*, Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 07/03/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Human Services
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CT bill #SB00324 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Concerning Government Oversight Over Fraud And Waste And Establishing The Office Of Government Oversight And Efficiency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Government Oversight and Efficiency to detect and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse in state government operations, including personnel, property, and funds, and to evaluate the effectiveness of state agencies and private contractors. It also creates a working group to study and recommend legislation for preventing taxpayer waste through partnerships and investigations into fraud and waste, particularly concerning employee contracts and benefits. Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies notify affected parties of significant legal changes and establishes a Results-Based Accountability Working Group to evaluate state agency programs. Finally, it requires the involvement of additional legislative committees and public officials for audit reports that have financial implications, ensuring greater scrutiny of state finances.
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Bill Summary: To establish a working group to uncover fraud and waste in state government, establish the Office of Government Oversight and Efficiency, require state agencies to notify affected parties of material and substantial changes in law, establish the Results-Based Accountability Working Group and require the involvement of additional committees and public officials for audit reports that have financial implications.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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PA bill #HB2261 • Last Action 03/03/2026
In law enforcement background investigations and employment information, providing for additional employment history for certain Federal immigration enforcement applicants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to require additional employment history information for individuals applying for law enforcement positions who are current or former employees of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Specifically, these applicants must provide a form detailing their current and former direct supervisors within ICE and any positions related to immigration enforcement, along with a signed authorization for the prospective employer and the commission to contact these supervisors and obtain necessary records. The form also requires applicants to disclose if they have been the subject of a deadly force investigation or disciplined, discharged, or otherwise separated from employment due to an allegation or finding related to such an investigation. The commission, in collaboration with the employing agency, will review this information, and if an affirmative disclosure is made, the agency must request further information from the former employer. Applicants providing false information face denial of employment or termination, and hiring is prohibited without the required disclosures. The commission will make a fitness determination, and if an applicant is deemed unfit, the employing agency can still hire them only after providing public notice of their intent and reasoning. Information obtained under this section is exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law, and any conflicting contract terms will be void. The bill defines "deadly force" as force capable of causing death or serious bodily injury and "immigration enforcement" as efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil or criminal immigration laws.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in law enforcement background investigations and employment information, providing for additional employment history for certain Federal immigration enforcement applicants.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 19 : Ben Waxman (D)*, Morgan Cephas (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Lindsay Powell (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarik Khan (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Heather Boyd (D), Carol Kazeem (D), Dan Williams (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Danielle Otten (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Gina Curry (D), Darisha Parker (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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UT bill #SB0041 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Business Entity Technical Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several technical amendments to Utah law concerning business entities, primarily by updating references to existing statutes and clarifying terminology. Key changes include updating references to the "Utah Revised Uniform Limited Liability Company Act" from Title 48, Chapter 3a to Title 16, Chapter 20, and updating references to the "Model Registered Agents Act" to "Chapter 1a, Part 4, Registered Agent of an Entity" within Title 16. It also updates references related to corporations and nonprofit corporations to align with the new numbering and structure of Title 16, Chapter 1a. Additionally, the bill clarifies provisions related to the filing of annual reports, registered offices and agents, and the organization and powers of various business entities, including industrial banks and limited liability companies. The bill also renumbers and amends sections related to professional services companies, series limited liability companies, benefit limited liability companies, and decentralized autonomous organizations, ensuring consistency with the updated business entity statutes. Finally, it makes conforming amendments across various other titles that reference business entity laws, such as those related to insurance, real estate, and professional licensing, to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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DC bill #B26-0530 • Last Action 03/03/2026
St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: Here is a summary of the key provisions of the bill: This bill declares District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6 (located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE) as surplus and approves its disposition. The property, consisting of approximately 202,758 square feet, will be developed by Parcel 6 Community Partners LLC through a competitive solicitation process. The development plan includes two residential buildings and nine for-sale townhomes with the following key requirements: 1. 30% of residential units (approximately 155 units) must be affordable housing units, with specific income restrictions: - For rental units: 25% of affordable units at 30% of Median Family Income (MFI) - Remaining 75% of affordable units at 50% MFI - For townhomes: 15% of units at 50% MFI and 15% at 80% MFI 2. The developer must: - Contract with Certified Business Enterprises for at least 35% of the contract dollar volume - Ensure 20% equity and 20% development participation by Certified Business Enterprises - Enter into a First Source Agreement to prioritize local hiring 3. Disposition will occur through a 99-year ground lease for most of the property and a fee simple sale for the townhome portion 4. The mayor has four years from the bill's effective date to complete the transaction The bill aims to transform the vacant property into a mixed-use development that provides affordable housing and economic opportunities in the Congress Heights neighborhood.
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Bill Summary: John A. Wilson Building 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504 Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chairman Mendelson: Enclosed for consideration and adoption by the Council of the District of Columbia is a bill entitled “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025”. This bill will declare District-owned real property known as St. Elizabeths East, Parcel 6, located at located at the current address of 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S, as no longer required for public purposes and approve its disposition. The Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (“DMPED”) completed a competitive solicitation process to select a developer, which included issuing a request for proposals to create a mixed- use and commercial-retail development. To review the proposals, DMPED convened a selection panel, which unanimously recommended the Parcel 6 Community Partners proposal as the Parcel 6 developer. Adoption of the bill will allow for the development of the property as a mixed-use concept that includes two residential buildings with outdoor space, parking, ground-floor retail, and nine for-sale townhomes. I urge the Council to take prompt and favorable action on the enclosed bill. Sincerely, Muriel Bowser Enclosure Act of 2005, effective October 20, 2005 (D.C. Law 16-33; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.). (4) “Developer” means Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC, with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, led by Banneker Communities L.L.C., with a business address of 1227 Marion Barry Avenue, SE, Suite 107, and including District Development Group, RBK Construction, and their successors, assigns, or affiliates, as approved by the Mayor or as permitted under the LDDA. (5) “First Source Agreement” means an agreement with the District governing certain obligations of the Developer pursuant to section 4 of the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, effective June 29, 1984 (D.C. Law 5-93; D.C. Official Code § 2- 219.03), and Mayor’s Order 83-265, dated November 9, 1983, regarding job creation and employment generated as a result of the construction on the Property. (6) “LDDA” means the draft Land Disposition and Development Agreement submitted with this act. (7) “Property” means the real property addressed as 2700 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., S.E. and known for tax and assessment purposes as Lot 968 in Square 5868S (“Parcel 6”), which is currently vacant. Sec. 3. Findings. (a) The District of Columbia is the owner of the Property. (b) The Property consists of approximately 202,758 square feet of land. (c) The Property is no longer required for public purposes. (d) The District government and the public will benefit substantially from the disposition of the Property for private development. (e) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, satisfied the public hearing requirement of section 1(a-1)(4) of the Act by holding a public hearing on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 to obtain community input on potential public uses of the real property to inform the Mayor’s determination whether the real property is no longer required for public purposes. (f) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, satisfied the public hearing requirement of section 1(b-2) of the Act by holding a public hearing on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 to obtain community comment and suggestions on the proposed use of the property. (g) The Mayor, through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, has selected the Developer to develop the Property. (h) The intended development of the Property is mixed-use building(s), townhomes, and additional related uses, as further described in the term sheet submitted with this act (“Project”). (i) The Mayor has proposed that the terms of the disposition of the Property include the following: (1) The Developer shall comply with the requirements of section 1(b-3) of the Act, by dedicating at least 30% of the residential units in the Project as affordable housing units. (2) The Developer shall enter into an agreement that shall require the Developer to, at a minimum, contract with Certified Business Enterprises for at least 35% of the contract dollar volume of the Project and shall require at least 20% equity and 20% development participation of Certified Business Enterprises in the Project, in accordance with section 2349a of the CBE Act and section 1(b)(6) of the Act. (3) The Developer shall enter into a First Source Agreement. (j) The method of disposition shall be a ground lease of greater than 15 years for a portion of the Property and a private sale for a portion of the Property as further described in the executed term sheet submitted with this act. (k) The LDDA for the disposition of the Property shall not be inconsistent with the substantive business terms of the transaction submitted by the Mayor with this act in accordance with section 1(b-1)(2) of the Act, unless revisions to those substantive business terms are approved by the Council in accordance with section 1(b-4) of the Act. Sec. 4. Surplus declaration and disposition approval. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the Act, the Council determines that the Property is no longer required for public purposes and approves the disposition of the Property. (b) The authority of the Mayor to dispose of the Property pursuant to this act shall expire 4 years after the effective date of this act. Sec. 5. Fiscal impact statement. The Council adopts the fiscal impact statement in the committee report as the fiscal impact statement required by section 4a of the General Legislative Procedures Act of 1975, approved October 16, 2006 (120 Stat. 2038; D.C. Official Code § 1-301.47a). Sec. 6. Effective date. This act shall take effect following approval by the Mayor (or, in the event of veto by the Mayor, action by the Council to override the veto), a 30-day period of Congressional review as provided in section 602(c)(1) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, approved December 24, 1973 (87 Stat. 813, D.C. Official Code § 1-206.02(c)(1)), and publication in the District of Columbia Register. GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN L. SCHWALB ATTORNEY GENERAL Legal Counsel Division MEMORANDUM TO: Tomás Talamante Director Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs FROM: Adele El-Khouri Deputy Attorney General Legal Counsel Division DATE: October 8, 2025 SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of the St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025 AE-25-414 This is to Certify that the Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025, and determined that it is legally sufficient. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 262-6402. _ A GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN L. SCHWALB Commercial Division MEMORANDUM TO: Susan Longstreet General Counsel Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development THROUGH: David Fisher Deputy Attor eneral FROM: Lawrence Wolk (for Lawrence Wolk) Assistant Attorne neral DATE: August 20, 2025 SUBJECT: Land Disposition and Development Agreement with Respect to Property Located at 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue, SE, Square 5868S, Lot 968, Known as the St. Elizabeths East Campus Parcel 6, By and Between the District of Columbia (District) and Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC (Developer) Pursuant to D.C. Official Code Sec. 10-801(b)(8)(C) and (F) (Disposition) This is to Certify that the Commercial Division of the Office of the Attorney General has examined the following documents provided by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) (Transaction Documents) in connection with the Disposition: 1. Land Disposition and Development Agreement between the District and Developer (unsigned, undated Council Draft) 2. Exhibit A - Property Description 3. Exhibits B-1 & B-2 - ADU covenants (Rental and For Sale) 4. Exhibit C - Affordable Housing Plan 5. Exhibit D - CBE Agreement (Fully Executed) 6. Exhibit F - Form Development and Completion Guaranty 7. Exhibit G - First Source Agreement (Fully Executed) 8. Exhibit H - Concept Plans 9. Exhibit J - Form of Letter of Credit 10. Exhibit K - Schedule of Performance 11. Exhibit L - Term Sheet 400 Sixth Street, NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 Tel. (202) 724-6658 Fax (202) 741-8930 12. Exhibit N - Project Funding Plan 13. Exhibit O - Project Budget 14. Exhibit Q - Developer’s Organizational Chart After a detailed examination of the Transaction Documents, we conclude that they do not contravene or violate any known legal requirements, obligations, or commitments of the District government. Accordingly, in their present form as provided to us, the Transaction Documents are approved for legal sufficiency. This Office has not reviewed any transactional documentation other than the above Transaction Documents and provides no legal opinion about any transactional documentation other than the above Transaction Documents. It is noted that in connection with the portion of the Property being disposed of by ground lease, neither a form ground lease nor draft ground lease was provided by DMPED for review. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 202-236-4654. Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Phil Mendelson Chairman, Council of the District of Columbia FROM: Glen Lee Chief Financial Officer DATE: November 4, 2025 SUBJECT: Fiscal Impact Statement - St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025 REFERENCE: Draft Bill as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on October 7, Conclusion Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the bill. The developer will be responsible for a nominal rent of $1 annually under a 99-year ground lease that will be paid in a lump sum amount of $99 when the transaction closes. A portion of the surplus property, which will be developed as townhomes, will be sold fee simple to the developer for $1. Background The St. Elizabeths campus is a National Historic Landmark located in Southeast Washington, D.C. and comprised of a West and East campus. In 1987, the federal government transferred ownership of the East campus to the District. The St. Elizabeths East redevelopment framework plan1 and the subsequent St. Elizabeths East Master Plan and Design Guidelines established the vision, scope, and details of how the District would revitalize the East campus. The bill declares as surplus and approves for disposition 202,758 square feet of land, known as Parcel 6, located on the St. Elizabeths East campus.2 The District will dispose of the property to a private 1 Saint Elizabeths East Redevelopment Framework Plan Approval Resolution of 2008, approved December 16, 2008 (Resolution 17-899; 56 DCR 516). 2 The property is known for assessment and taxation purposes as Square 5868-S, Lot 968. 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 203, Washington, DC 20004 (202)727-2476 www.cfo.dc.gov The Honorable Phil Mendelson FIS: “St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025,” Draft Bill as provided to the Office of Revenue Analysis on October 7, 2025 developer, Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC,3 to construct affordable housing and related amenities. The District will convey a little more than 9,200 square feet of Parcel 6 to the developer to build eight affordable and workforce townhomes through a fee simple transaction. The remaining approximately 193,000 square feet of Parcel 6 will be leased to the developer through a 99-year ground lease for the development of two affordable housing multifamily buildings and retail space. The first component, named the Martin Component, comprises 221 residential units, commercial space, parking, and a public park. The second component, named the Malcolm Component, comprises 286 residential units, commercial space, and parking. The developer will buy the townhome component for $1 at closing and will lease the two multifamily, mixed-use components for $1 annually over the lease period, paid as a $99 lump sum at closing. The bill gives the mayor four years from the bill’s effective date to close on the transaction with the developer. The property is currently vacant and is no longer needed for public purposes. Financial Plan Impact Funds are sufficient in the fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 budget and financial plan to implement the bill. There are no costs associated with declaring Parcel 6 as surplus property. The developer will lease most of the property for $1 annually under a 99-year ground lease, paid fully at closing, and purchase a smaller portion of the property for $1. The District will deposit the rent and purchase payments into the Local Fund. The District has four years from the bill’s effective date to dispose of Parcel 6. 3 Community Partners, LLC is comprised of Banneker Communities L.L.C., District Development Group, and RBK Construction. Page SURPLUS ANALYSIS Project Name: St. Elizabeths East Parcel 6 Property Description: Lot 968, in Square 5868S (the “Property”) Size of Property: 4.65 acres Zoning of Property: St-E 6 Ward: Ward 8 Proposed Lessee: Parcel 6 Community Partners, LLC, or its permitted successors/assigns (“Developer”) 1. History of Parcel: description of parcel (including approximate square footage, description of any structure/improvements on the parcel and whether such structure/improvements are historically landmarked, and any available parking on and off the parcel), how and when the District acquired this property; the terms of the acquisition; a description of the property’s former and current use; and, if the improvements are occupied. St. Elizabeths East is located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE in the Congress Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., approximately three miles from the U.S. Capitol, and is directly across the street from the historic St. Elizabeths West Campus, home to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (“DHS”) consolidated headquarters. St. Elizabeths East is positioned strategically along the Green Line, the North-South spine of the Washington, D.C. Metrorail system. The Congress Heights Metrorail station provides residents and occupants of St. Elizabeths East with a direct link to downtown Washington, D.C., as well as connections to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, most federal agencies and labs, other regional business hubs, and local universities. St. Elizabeths East also provides excellent access to I-295, I-395, the Suitland Parkway, and the Capital Beltway, linking it easily to the entire metro region. In 1987, the federal government transferred the 183-acre St. Elizabeths East Campus to the District. Due to the hospital’s rich history, the St. Elizabeths East and West campuses were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1990, and declared a local historic district in 2005. The Property to be surplused (as fully depicted in Attachment A) is located on the St. Elizabeths East Campus in Southeast Washington, D.C. and is serviced by the Congress Heights Metro Station. The Property runs along 13th Street SE on the St. Elizabeths East Campus. The Property is 202,758 square feet (approximately 4.65 acres) and currently vacant. Parcel Parcel 6 is situated along 13th Street and helps connect the campus to the ravine's StE-6 green space. A Framework Plan for the East Campus was completed in 2005. The Plan recommends a phased development program, with over 1,000 additional housing units and millions of square feet of office and retail space, new academic and cultural facilities, and new city parks and plazas. In 2008, the District refined and updated the St. Elizabeths East Campus Framework Plan to establish development principles. The District further developed the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan & Design Guidelines (the “Master Plan”) in 2012 to provide guidelines for the redevelopment of the entire East campus. The Master Plan was completed with significant community input and, because of the historic nature of the campus, was developed in coordination with the historic preservation community. The Master Plan envisions creating a unique and innovative environment, with newly constructed offices alongside the existing historic buildings across 5 million square feet of mixed-use development in multiple parcels. More specifically, the Master Plan calls for: • Office: 1.8 million SF, including 500,000 SF of “Innovation Hub” space • Residential: 1,300 units • Retail: 206,000 SF • Hospitality: 330,000 SF • Civic & Educational: 250,000 SF for non-commercial activity centers The Plan promotes the interaction among all components of the development, from large and small firms to government agencies and academic institutions. The Master Plan also contemplates the creation of both civic and tech space within specified historic structures, to create a gateway for local residents to the innovation economy. In 2013, the District’s Zoning Commission approved the St. Elizabeths East (StE) zone district for St. Elizabeths East in Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 4834, 4842 (March 29, 2013); 11 DCMR §§ 3301 et seq. The zoning established 19 sub-districts within St. Elizabeths East and will allow +5 million square feet of new construction and the reuse of historic buildings. This zone allows for “by-right” development with flexible uses across the campus, including all parcels included as part of the Property. 2. Describe the surrounding neighborhood, including the following information: What does the neighborhood offer in terms of housing, shopping, recreation, and commercial space? St. Elizabeths East offers a vibrant and diverse neighborhood that blends housing, shopping, recreation, and commercial space. The redevelopment of St. Elizabeths East Campus is transforming Congress Heights into a dynamic neighborhood with diverse housing options, expanded retail and commercial spaces, enhanced recreational facilities, and improved healthcare services, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community. Housing: The Residences at St. Elizabeths, which opened in November 2019, is a 252-unit apartment community with 202 affordable housing units for households earning less than 50 percent of the median family income (MFI), or $58,600 for a family of four. Residents enjoy amenities such as a fitness center, clubroom, playground, and outdoor recreational areas, all within walking distance of the Metro. Parcels 10 and 14 feature 88 for-sale townhomes, while Parcel 15 includes planned residential space as part of a mixed-use development. Shopping and Commercial Space: Sycamore & Oak, an interim retail village, incubates 13 Black-owned businesses and four restaurateurs, offering a variety of retail and dining options. Parcel 17 has introduced commercial and Class A office buildings, with Whitman-Walker Health occupying a 118,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility that provides critical health care services. Parcel 15 will add additional Class A office space, retail, and a town square that enhances the community’s commercial offerings. Recreation and Entertainment: Gateway DC, an innovative pavilion and urban park that opened in Fall 2013, hosts concerts, community festivals, parades, and other special events. The R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center, which opened in Fall 2014, serves as a community space for events, conferences, job training programs, and community initiatives. Sports and Events: The CareFirst Arena, formerly the Entertainment and Sports Arena, opened in 2018 and is home to the WNBA Champion Washington Mystics, the NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, and the practice facility for the NBA’s Washington Wizards. This 4,200-seat arena attracts over 380,000 annual visitors to the Congress Heights neighborhood, making it a major draw for sports and entertainment. Congress Heights is currently experiencing some of the most exciting redevelopment activity east of the Anacostia River, including improvements to the nearby Oxon Run Park, Malcolm X Park, and developments underway on the St. Elizabeths West Campus by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”). St. Elizabeths East continues to evolve as a dynamic community, offering residents and visitors a well-rounded mix of housing, commerce, and recreation. 3. No Necessary District Use. (D.C. Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(A). a. Please describe allowable future uses for the subject property. The District of Columbia Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map notes that redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths campus “offers an unprecedented opportunity to catalyze economic development in the Far Southeast/Southwest area.” The Comprehensive Plan recommends redevelopment of the Property with medium-to-high density mixed uses, including supportive retail services to office workers and residents alike and providing housing opportunities to people who want to live and work in the area. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that the redevelopment of St. Elizabeths East as a new community containing a mix of uses, including mixed density housing, retail shops, offices, a comprehensive mental health care facility, and parks and open space. The Comprehensive Plan anticipates that the mixed-use development, including retail and service uses, will be promoted along Alabama and Martin Luther King Jr. Avenues, SE, facing the public streets and opening the campus to the public. Other uses such as satellite college campuses, civic uses, and local public facilities are planned to be incorporated into the redevelopment. The Comprehensive Plan also specifically calls for additional housing on St. Elizabeths East, noting: Parcel 6 sits across 13th Street from Building 92, the central building in the historic Maple Quadrangle complex. This important relationship, along with the ravine directly to the east, defines the key opportunities of Parcel 6: to allow for high-density development on Saint Elizabeths East Campus, to promote activity along 13th Street, and to help connect the campus to the green space of the ravine. The development of Parcel 6 does not incorporate historic resources. Therefore, no guidance is provided on addition or modification. The 2012 Master Plan expands on the vision created for the campus in the Comprehensive Plans and provides specific details of the Property, calling for the following uses: Parcel 6 Residential, Commercial Retail 4. How were other District facility needs considered? Please explain if the Property has any viable District use or why the Property has no viable use by the District, including the process for making the determination not to implement the viable District use or that the Property has no viable use by the District. DMPED reviewed the Property’s potential uses established under the District’s Comprehensive Plan, the Framework Plan for the East Campus, the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan, and applicable zoning. 5. Why determination that the real property is no longer required for public purposes is in the best interest of the District. DC Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(B). a. Please describe most viable and reasonable future use(s) for the subject property. As a publicly owned site, the Property offers the potential for redevelopment as a unique historic gem that features affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, retail and mixed-use development close to the Congress Heights metro, that spur small business development and excellence in urban design/architecture. This vision is consistent with the goals outlined in the Master Plan, which provides that the redevelopment of the St. Elizabeths East campus will: 1. Proximity to the Congress Heights Metro Station, allowing for the creation of a Transit- Oriented Development; 2. Retailers that can activate the 13th Street frontage and the Pocket Park between the existing parking structure and the proposed mixed-use development.; 3. New construction that creates 100% affordable mixed-income dwelling units and for-sale workforce and affordable townhouses; 4. Ground-up development pads for potential retail uses walking distance to the Congress Heights Metro Station and Alabama, Ave.; 5. Opportunity to take full advantage of below-grade parking to serve campus visitors; 6. Establish a re-use and preservation strategy for a unique and sustainable redevelopment; 7. Create new employment and education opportunities for DC residents, particularly those of Ward 8; 8. Maximize value to the District through land proceeds and long-term financial returns through increased tax revenues, maximizing the Property's value. 9. Activate the St. Elizabeths East Campus and create a distinct and unique place in Washington D.C. Given the redevelopment goals outlined by in the St. Elizabeths East Master Plan, DMPED concluded that the Property can serve as an essential first phase of development on the St. Elizabeths East campus by providing additional mixed-use commercial and residential development that leverages the ongoing public and private investments in the neighborhood as a mixed-use destination. b. Please describe what potential uses of the Property would be in the best interest of the District (economic, social, educational, provision of affordable housing potential). See above. As a publicly owned site, the redevelopment of the Property will allow the District to maintain the momentum of revitalization of this historic landmark with mixed-income housing and provide homeownership opportunities in a mixed-use development that creates a successful urban innovation cluster. In addition, the planned redevelopment includes substantial affordable housing opportunities. For Parcel 6 into 507 for-rent units that will be priced for residents earning between 30% and 100% of the Area Median Income. Building 2 - 20.8% of the units will be Studio, 36.7% of the units will be one-bedroom, 32.6% of the units will be two-bedroom,10% of the units will be three bedrooms. Building 3 - 20.3% of the units will be Studio, 36.0% of the units will be one- bedroom, 33.6% of the units will be two-bedroom, 10.1% of the units will be three-bedroom. Additionally, 9 for-sale townhomes is being proposed and will be priced for those earning 80- 100% of the Area Median Income. 6. Public Outreach and Comment. DC Code § 10-801(a-1)(2)(C). a. What specific outreach was done to solicit community input on the proposed surplusing and disposing of the current property, including any outreach conducted in addition to the public hearing required under DC Code § 10- 801(a-1)(2)(C). DMPED conducted extensive community outreach during the Request for Proposals (“RFP”) process for the Property throughout 2023. After issuing the RFP for a development partner in June 2023. DMPED also hosted a pre-offer conference for members of the public interested in the solicitation. DMPED’s presentation and the names and contact information for the attendees at the pre-offer conference was also posted on the St Elizabeths East website (www.StElizabethsEast.com ). The Parcel 6 Community Partners (‘P6CP’) team also presented their development plan at the full ANC 8C meeting on March 10, 2024 and April 10, 2024 for the public and encouraged comments directly to the teams. The community presentations were a success, allowing attendees to share their comments verbally, in writing, and via email. The public was also encouraged to submit written feedback on each team’s proposal directly to DMPED. ANC 8C provided a letter in support of the P6CP project dated April 26, 2024. In each of the meetings DMPED provided an overview of the disposition plans and process, complemented by presentations by the development partner with details on the development. In addition to the extensive outreach and community input solicited, ANC 8C also developed an on-line survey to solicit comments. Comments on the surplus process are included as Attachment B. ANC 8C, as well as other interested stakeholders including for the surplus hearing for Parcel 6 held on January 9, 2019. Summary of Public Hearings on Surplus and Disposition Meeting Date and Location (Surplus hearing): Date: January 9, 2019 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20032 Approximate Number of Attendees (Disposition hearing): 20 Date: April 10, 2024 Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Location: R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 Martin Luther King Jr., Ave., SE Washington, D.C. 20032 Approximate Number of Attendees: 15 in-person 10 - virtually Attachment A Surplus Overview Attachment B Summary of Public Comments Below is a summary of the comments on Parcel 6 from the transcript of the public surplus meeting on January 9, 2019: The meeting began with a summary of the surplus process, explaining the steps involved in determining that certain parcels are no longer needed for public use by the District. This process included clarifying that the District does not intend to build on these parcels and that part of the meeting’s objective was to show attendees the specific areas proposed for surplus. Initially, there were technical difficulties with the PowerPoint presentation, but they were
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 12/05/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Facilities
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AZ bill #HB2876 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public bodies; executive sessions; agenda
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to prevent public bodies from including proposals to impose or increase a tax rate, assessment, or fee on the "consent agenda" of a meeting. The consent agenda is typically a list of routine items that are voted on together without individual discussion. Additionally, if a matter that requires a final vote or decision is discussed in an executive session, which is a private meeting of a public body, it must then be placed on the regular agenda for public discussion and cannot be added to the consent agenda. This change aims to ensure greater transparency and public input on financial matters.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Amending sections 38-431.01 and 38-431.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public meetings and proceedings.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeff Weninger (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Transmit to Senate
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DC bill #B26-0090 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Neighborhood Management Authority Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes two Neighborhood Management Authorities for the Duke District and Columbia Heights neighborhoods in Washington, D.C., designed to enhance local community services and management. Each Authority will be a government instrumentality with a board of directors comprised of both voting and non-voting members, including representatives from local businesses, residents, city agencies, and community organizations. The Authorities will have broad powers to promote neighborhood welfare, manage public spaces, coordinate public safety, support local businesses, and generate revenue through various means such as parking meter income, special property assessments, and targeted fees. The Duke District Authority will focus on cultural tourism, preserving Black history and LGBTQ+ community sites, and managing key cultural venues like the Lincoln and Howard Theaters, while the Columbia Heights Authority will prioritize maintaining the neighborhood's cultural diversity, addressing commercial vacancies, and managing public spaces like the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza and Metro Plaza. Both Authorities will have dedicated special funds to support their operations, with provisions to ensure transparency through annual audits, public hearings, and budget reporting. The bill also establishes performance parking zones and provides mechanisms for future expansion of the Authorities' boundaries, offering a flexible model for neighborhood management that does not rely on increasing property taxes.
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Bill Summary: an activity in the District and public spaces like Columbia Heights Civic Plaza, now about 20 years old, are straining under the weight of community needs and have recurring issues with safety and basic maintenance. As part of my response, I funded an expansive initiative led by the Office of Planning: the Columbia Heights/Mount Pleasant Public Life Study. This work focused on studying the use of public spaces, supporting successful implementation of the newly-established sidewalk vending zone, and creating a cohesive design for streets, sidewalks, and public spaces. The U Street Safety Initiative and the Public Life Study covering Columbia Heights share one very clear recommendation: These neighborhoods each need their own place management entity in order to truly thrive. As introduced, this legislation establishes an overall structure for a Neighborhood Management Authority as an instrumentality of D.C. government. The legal structure is similar to public authorities we have already, such as the DC Green Bank or Events DC. The bill then creates two separate Neighborhood Management Authorities in Columbia Heights and the “Duke District” (acknowledging the overlap of several neighborhoods, and a callback to the DUKE Plan). Each authority has a governing board of directors comprised of a mix of resident and commercial representatives. While these are the first two authorities established, the bill is drafted so that other neighborhoods might adopt this model in the future. Each Authority is given dedicated funding sources to ensure its success and sustainability. These revenue sources can be tailored to fit the economic dynamics of each neighborhood. As an example, the Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone went live at the end of 2024, and that new meter revenue will be reinvested back in the neighborhood; Columbia Heights had a performance parking zone of its own, which this measure re-establishes. I am proud to be able to advance a proposal enhancing neighborhood services that does not rely on increasing property taxes to fund. Sincerely, Brianne K. Nadeau Councilmember, Ward 1 Chairperson, Committee on Public Works & Operations A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To provide for the creation of a Neighborhood Management Authority to promote the general welfare of the residents, employers, employees, property owners, commercial tenants, consumers, and the general public within the Authority’s boundary; and to establish the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority and the Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 102. Formation Sec. 103. Powers Sec. 104. Budget formulation and transparency Sec. 105. Board of Directors Sec. 106. Representation and Indemnification Sec. 107. Applicability of certain laws Sec. 108. Prohibitions Sec. 109. Authority of the Chief Financial Officer Sec. 110. BID Formation Within Neighborhood Management Authority Boundaries Sec. 111. Service Areas and Expansion of Boundaries Sec. 112. Bond Issuance TITLE II. NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY FORMATIONS SUBTITLE A. DUKE DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY Sec. 201. Duke District Neighborhood Management Authority Sec. 202. Transfers of Jurisdiction Sec. 203. Board of Directors Sec. 204. Duke District Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 205. Duke District Deed and Recordation Transfers SUBTITLE B. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY. ....................................................................................................................................................... 23 Sec. 206. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Authority Sec. 207. Transfers of Jurisdiction Sec. 208. Board of Directors Sec. 209. Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 210. Targeted Retail Vacancy Fee Sec. 211. Alcoholic beverage tax revenue to be deposited in Columbia Heights Neighborhood Management Fund Sec. 212. DC-USA Garage TITLE III. COLUMBIA HEIGHTS PERFORMANCE PARKING ZONE Sec. 301. Columbia Heights Performance Parking Zone TITLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS Sec. 402. Fiscal impact statement Sec. 303. Effective date
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• Introduced: 02/03/2025
• Added: 02/04/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Transportation and the Environment
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UT bill #SB0040 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Business Entity Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions related to business entities in Utah, primarily by reorganizing and clarifying existing statutes. It establishes new section numbering for definitions and general provisions within the Business Entity chapter, and renumbers and amends sections related to the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, its director, and personnel. The bill also introduces new sections detailing filing requirements, forms, effective dates for filings, withdrawal of filings, corrections, and the division's duty to file or refuse filings. It clarifies rules for entity names, registered agents, foreign entities, administrative dissolution, mergers, interest exchanges, conversions, domestications, and partnerships, including the Utah Uniform Partnership Act and the Utah Limited Partnership Act. Additionally, it updates provisions for limited liability companies and the registration of "Doing Business As" (D.B.A.) names, consolidating and clarifying the responsibilities and powers of the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The bill also repeals numerous sections that are being replaced by the new numbering and provisions.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to business entities.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, David Shallenberger (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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UT bill #HB0220 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Safety Data Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to centralize and standardize the reporting and management of public safety data, primarily by directing more information to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (a body established to oversee criminal justice matters). Key changes include requiring the Department of Public Safety and the Utah Bureau of Forensic Services to report sexual assault kit testing timelines and progress to this commission, and mandating that institutions report student housing crime statistics to the commission. Additionally, the bill expands the types of data that the public safety portal, managed by the commission, will collect and make accessible to criminal justice agencies, now including attempted weapons purchases by restricted individuals and sexual assault data from correctional facilities and juvenile detention centers. It also clarifies reporting requirements for various agencies, including the Attorney General's strike force combating violent crimes associated with illegal immigration and human trafficking, and the Board of Pardons and Parole, ensuring these reports are submitted to the commission. Finally, the bill makes minor adjustments to existing laws regarding firearm purchases, public records, and the reporting of sexual assaults in correctional and juvenile facilities, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to public safety data.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ryan Wilcox (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: House/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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UT bill #SB0020 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes various technical changes to existing Utah laws related to natural resources, agriculture, and the environment, primarily by updating outdated provisions, clarifying language, and removing obsolete sections. Key changes include amending the Agriculture Resource Development Fund to remove a temporary borrowing provision, updating definitions within the Salinity Offset Fund, and modifying language related to enclosures and fences. It also adjusts reporting deadlines for certain boards and councils, clarifies the powers and duties of various divisions within the Department of Environmental Quality, and updates fee structures for waste disposal. Additionally, the bill refines provisions for water district water development councils, lake authorities, and wildlife conservation programs, while also making minor adjustments to laws concerning air quality, drinking water, and environmental institutional controls. The bill also repeals several outdated or redundant sections of existing law.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses obsolete programs and makes other technical changes to statutes within the purview of natural resources, agriculture, and environment or related legislative committees.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Keven Stratton (R)*, Carl Albrecht (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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RI bill #S2406 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Age-Appropriate Design Code, mandates that any company ("covered entity") that develops or provides online services, products, or features that children (defined as individuals under 18) are likely to access must prioritize the best interests of children in their design and development. This includes conducting data protection impact assessments to identify and mitigate risks of harm to children, such as financial injury, privacy intrusions, or discrimination. Companies must also configure default privacy settings for children to be highly protective, communicate privacy information clearly and age-appropriately, and provide tools for children or their parents to manage privacy rights and report concerns. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as profiling children by default or processing unnecessary personal data, and requires conspicuous warnings if precise geolocation is collected. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions through civil penalties, with fines of up to $2,500 per negligent violation and $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, and the act will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Val Lawson (D)*, Lou DiPalma (D), Melissa Murray (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Hanna Gallo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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IA bill #HF2330 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records requests.(Formerly HSB 582.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to clarify and standardize the process for handling public records requests. It mandates that upon receiving a request for public records, the official responsible for those records, known as the "lawful custodian," must promptly acknowledge the request and provide the contact details of their authorized representative. Additionally, the custodian must give the requester an estimated timeframe for when they can expect a response and an approximation of any reasonable fees that might be associated with fulfilling the request. The bill also requires the custodian to inform the requester about any anticipated delays in providing the requested public records, ensuring greater transparency and predictability for those seeking information.
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Bill Summary: This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Winckler. S.J. 456.
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CO bill #HB1039 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Adding Municipal Jails to County Jail Oversight Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires municipal jails, which are jails operated by city governments, to comply with the same data collection, standards, and oversight requirements that county jails already follow, with a deadline of July 1, 2027. It also establishes a 72-hour limit for holding individuals in municipal jails and mandates that jail staff take all reasonable steps to release pregnant individuals who are in labor, prioritizing their health and welfare. If a pregnant person in labor is not released from a municipal jail, the use of restraints is prohibited during labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery, and jail staff must create a written record of the event. Additionally, the bill clarifies that municipal jails are considered "jail facilities" for data collection purposes and ensures that municipal jail keepers are included in jail standard assessments and reporting processes, with a new non-voting member representing municipalities to be added to the Jail Standards Advisory Committee.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires municipal jails to comply with existing jail data collection requirements, standards, and oversight. The bill limits a municipal jail to holding a person for no longer than 72 hours. The bill requires a keeper of a municipal jail to take all reasonable steps, prioritizing the health and welfare of the pregnant person, to release a pregnant person from custody if jail staff have a reasonable belief the person is in labor. If the pregnant person in labor is not released, the use of restraints is prohibited during the labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery and the jail staff shall make a written record that the labor, delivery, and postpartum recovery occurred at the jail.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Michael Carter (D)*, Naquetta Ricks (D)*, Iman Jodeh (D)*, Michael Weissman (D)*, Chris Richardson (R)*, Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Chad Clifford (D)*, Regina English (D)*, Cecelia Espenoza (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Javier Mabrey (D)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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IA bill #HF2498 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act enacting the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact.(Formerly HF 930, HSB 291.)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, a system designed to allow podiatric physicians (doctors of podiatric medicine) licensed in one participating state to more easily obtain a license to practice in another participating state, thereby improving healthcare access. The compact sets minimum standards for podiatric medical licensure across participating states and creates an Interstate Commission, an entity composed of representatives from each member state, to oversee and administer the compact's operations. This Commission will handle matters such as establishing rules, managing finances, and maintaining a data system for licensed podiatric physicians. The compact will become effective once at least four states have adopted it into law.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact. The compact establishes a system whereby a podiatrist licensed to practice in one participating state may receive an expedited license to practice in another participating state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of podiatrists in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the fourth participating state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee recommends passage.
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WV bill #HB4501 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Relating to Dietitian Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, establishing a framework for dietitians to practice across state lines more easily while maintaining public safety. Key provisions include requiring applicants seeking to practice in a remote state (a state other than their home state) under the compact to undergo national and state criminal background checks, including fingerprint submission and authorization for record use by law enforcement agencies; these background check results are confidential and not public records. The bill also outlines the purpose of the compact, which is to improve public access to dietitian services by allowing licensed dietitians who meet uniform requirements to practice in multiple states without needing individual licenses in each, thereby reducing administrative burdens. It defines important terms like "compact privilege" (legal authorization to practice in a remote state), "home state" (the licensee's primary state of residence), and "remote state." The bill details the requirements for states to participate in the compact, including having a licensing and complaint investigation mechanism, and mandates that licensees maintain an unencumbered license in their home state to exercise a compact privilege. It also addresses specific provisions for active military members and their spouses regarding home state designation, and establishes procedures for adverse actions, where only the home state can take action against a licensee's home state license, while remote states can take action against the compact privilege within their borders. Furthermore, the bill creates the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, a joint government agency composed of delegates from member states, to oversee the compact's implementation, including rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement. A data system will be maintained by the commission to share information among member states. The compact will become effective when enacted by the seventh member state, and provisions are made for withdrawal, amendment, and severability of the compact's provisions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §30-35-7a; and to amend the code by adding a new article, designated §30-35A-1, §30-35A-2, §30-35A-3, §30-35A-4, §30-35A-5, §30-35A-6, §30-35A-7, §30-35A-8, §30-35A-9, §30-35A-10, §30-35A-11, §30-35A-12, §30-35A-13, and §30-35A-14, relating to enacting the Dietitian Licensure Compact; requiring applicants seeking to practice in a remote state pursuant to the compact to submit to national and state criminal record background check as condition of eligibility for compact privilege; mandating such applicants to submit fingerprints and to authorize the board, West Virginia State Police, and Federal Bureau of Investigation to use records submitted to screen applicants; prohibiting release of background check results; providing for exceptions; establishing that background check records are not public records; obligating applicants to complete background check immediately after application for privilege to practice; requiring applicants to pay costs of fingerprinting and background check; and authorizing rulemaking and emergency rulemaking; providing for a purpose; providing for definitions; providing requirements for state participation in the compact; requirements to exercise the compact privilege; requirements for a licensee to hold a home state license based on a compact privilege; requiring criminal background check and setting educational and other requirements for a licensed dietitian; authorizing member state to charge fee for granting compact privilege; providing for state participation in the compact; establishing the privilege to practice in member states; providing for change in primary state or residence procedures relating to licensing for active duty military personnel and their spouses; providing for procedures relating to duties, meetings, responsibilities, and adverse actions; establishing the dietitian licensure compact commission; providing for membership, powers and duties of the commission; and providing for an executive committee; providing for a data system available for use among the member states; providing for rulemaking authority of the commission; providing for dispute resolution, and enforcement provisions of the commission among the member states; providing for date of implementation among the member states; providing for applicability of the existing rules at the time a new member state joins the commission; providing for withdrawal of any member states and conditions that must be met until withdrawal is effective; providing for a six-month period before withdrawal is effective; providing for construction and severability of the provisions of the compact; and providing for a binding effect of the laws and rules of the compact among the member states.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Wayne Clark (R)*, Larry Kump (R), Evan Worrell (R), Mike Hite (R), Joe Funkhouser (R), Ryan Browning (R), Kathie Crouse (R), Chuck Horst (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Government Organization Committee Meeting (00:00:00 3/3/2026 208-W)
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DC bill #B26-0425 • Last Action 03/03/2026
St. Elizabeths East Parcels 7, 8, and 9 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: St. Elizabeths East Parcels 7, 8, and 9 Surplus Declaration and Disposition Approval Act of 2025
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• Introduced: 10/09/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Facilities
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AZ bill #SB1437 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public records; format; fees
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law regarding public records to clarify definitions and procedures for accessing them. It updates the definition of "officer" to include "chairperson" instead of "chairman" and refines the definition of "public body" to more broadly include entities that are supported by or spend public monies. The bill also clarifies that public bodies and officers are responsible for preserving, maintaining, and caring for their public records, and that these records must be protected from loss or destruction unless properly disposed of. Importantly, it establishes that copies of public records should be provided in the least expensive manner possible, with a preference for electronic copies, and that fees for these copies should be based solely on material costs, with exceptions for video recordings from law enforcement agencies and records requested for commercial purposes. The bill also clarifies that a request for a public record is considered denied if the custodian fails to respond promptly or provide an index of withheld records.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-121.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Hoffman (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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DC bill #B26-0427 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Cybersecurity and Accountability Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: Cybersecurity and Accountability Act of 2025
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• Introduced: 10/09/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Health
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VA bill #SB699 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, a recommendation from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to require public bodies to post their proposed meeting agendas on their official government websites, if they have one, before the meeting takes place. It also clarifies that public bodies cannot take "final action" on any items that are added to an agenda after a meeting has already started, unless those items are time-sensitive or are discussed in a closed meeting that is properly announced according to FOIA rules. The bill defines "final action" as a vote, adjudication, or other formal step that concludes a matter, excluding actions like referring an item to a committee, scheduling it for a future meeting, asking staff for more information, or issuing a proclamation.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas. Requires public bodies subject to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to post the proposed agenda on the public body's official government website, if any, prior to the meeting. The bill provides that no final action may be taken on any items added to an agenda after a meeting commences unless the matter is time-sensitive or is the subject of a closed meeting properly identified in a motion in accordance with FOIA requirements and defines "final action." This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Adam Ebbin (D)*, Mamie Locke (D), Elizabeth Bennett-Parker (D), David Suetterlein (R), Marcus Simon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
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AL bill #SB113 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, continued under Sunset Law as Behavior Analyst Advisory Board under Department of Mental Health
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill continues the Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board under the state's Sunset Law, renaming it the Alabama Behavior Analyst Advisory Council and placing it within the Department of Mental Health, with the purpose of advising the department on matters concerning licensed behavior analysts and the practice of behavior analysis. The bill amends existing laws to redefine terms like "Advisory Council" and "Department," clarifies that the practice of behavior analysis involves designing, implementing, and evaluating modifications to improve behavior, and explicitly excludes certain practices like psychotherapy or medical diagnosis. It also maintains the prohibition against unlicensed practice of behavior analysis, outlines exemptions for various professionals and students, and establishes that the advisory council will consist of seven members, including licensed behavior analysts, a psychologist, a parent of an individual receiving behavior analysis services, and a public member, all appointed by the Mental Health Commissioner. Furthermore, the bill transfers all existing rights and responsibilities from the former board to the department, ensures continuity for currently licensed individuals, and details the administrative and operational support the department will provide to the advisory council, including office space, personnel, and technology services. The bill also allows for temporary licenses for out-of-state practitioners, establishes reciprocity for those licensed in other states with comparable requirements, and outlines the renewal process for licenses, which will be granted for two-year periods. Finally, it repeals the section of law that subjected the board to the Sunset Law, effectively ensuring its continued existence under the new structure.
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Bill Summary: Alabama Behavior Analyst Licensing Board, continued under Sunset Law as Behavior Analyst Advisory Board under Department of Mental Health
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Elliott (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Enacted
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VA bill #HR232 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends Tonya B. Lacey on her retirement after over 33 years of service to the City of Fredericksburg, Virginia. It highlights her significant career, beginning in 1992 and culminating in her role as the first Black woman to serve as clerk of council, a position she held since 2009. The resolution acknowledges her various roles, including secretary of planning, secretary to the city manager, assistant to the mayor, records manager, and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) officer, noting her diligent work in managing official records and facilitating public access to information. It also recognizes her extensive participation in city council meetings and work sessions, as well as her professional certifications as a municipal clerk. Furthermore, the resolution points to her recognition in the Fredericksburg Area Museum's Living Legacies exhibit as a testament to her integrity and dedication, and it directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to present a copy of this resolution to Ms. Lacey as an expression of admiration for her contributions.
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Bill Summary: Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joshua Cole (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108584D
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DC bill #B26-0616 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026, mandates the public release of body-worn camera recordings in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when the officer involved is not from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), as long as an MPD officer was present. It clarifies that "law enforcement officer" includes any authorized officer, agent, or employee of federal, state, or local governments involved in law enforcement, and defines "MPD" as the Metropolitan Police Department. The bill also retroactively applies these transparency requirements to incidents occurring since August 1, 2025, requiring release within 10 business days of the bill's effective date, and includes a description of the incident along with the recordings. Furthermore, it amends existing regulations to prevent MPD officers from reviewing body-worn camera footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving MPD officers, but allows them to do so for incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to the bill's emergency effective date. This emergency legislation is intended to be in effect for no longer than 90 days.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on an emergency basis, section 3004 of the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require the release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Final Reading
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FL bill #S1298 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 447.308 to make "showing of interest" statements, which are signed by public employees indicating they no longer want to be represented by a certified bargaining agent (a union or similar group that negotiates on behalf of employees), confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they cannot be accessed by the public. This exemption is intended to protect employees from potential negative consequences for expressing their desire to leave a union, similar to how existing law protects those who wish to join one. The bill also includes provisions for future legislative review of this exemption, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and specifies how the law will revert if the exemption is not saved. The Legislature has declared this confidentiality a public necessity, arguing that the harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a showing of interest signed by the employees or the group of employees who no longer desire to be represented by a certified bargaining agent; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text under certain conditions; providing statements of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table
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UT bill #SB0086 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Firearm Safe Harbor Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding the voluntary surrender of firearms to law enforcement for safekeeping, primarily by changing how records related to these surrenders are handled and by introducing a temporary data collection and reporting requirement. Specifically, it mandates that law enforcement agencies must destroy records associated with firearm safekeeping immediately upon the firearm's return or disposal, and these records are considered private until destroyed. However, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028, law enforcement agencies will be required to collect and report anonymized, aggregate data on firearm safekeeping requests, the number of firearms received, and their disposition to the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice, which will then report this compiled data to a legislative committee. The bill also clarifies that these data collection and reporting provisions will be repealed on July 1, 2029.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill concerns the safe harbor storage of a firearm.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Wilson (R)*, Steve Eliason (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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UT bill #SB0071 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Evidence Retention Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws concerning the retention of evidence, primarily by changing the notification and objection procedures when an agency wants to return or dispose of evidence related to misdemeanor and felony offenses. For misdemeanor offenses, agencies must now send requests to the prosecuting attorney and also notify individuals charged or convicted, their attorneys, and their employers, allowing them 60 days to object. For felony offenses, the bill clarifies the conditions under which evidence must be retained, particularly for serious violent crimes, and expands the types of legal actions, such as federal habeas corpus petitions, that can extend retention periods. It also introduces electronic delivery as an acceptable method for sending these notifications and requests, and specifies that these new procedures do not apply if the return or disposal of evidence is part of a pre-existing agreement between an agency and a prosecuting attorney.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to evidence retention.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Ken Ivory (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ enrolled bill to Printing in Senate Secretary
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WY bill #SF0020 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Data privacy-government entities.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires government entities in Wyoming, excluding the judicial branch and law enforcement agencies, to adopt policies for the collection, access, security, and use of personal data, which is defined as information linked to an identifiable person or digital identity. Government entities are prohibited from buying, selling, trading, or transferring personal data without explicit written consent, with exceptions for transfers between government entities, to contractors providing government services (who must protect the data and destroy it when no longer needed), or for specific approved exceptions not exceeding two years. The bill also allows Wyoming residents to request copies of their personal data and object to its accuracy, completeness, or handling, requiring government entities to respond within sixty days. Furthermore, government entities must not collect or retain more personal data than is reasonably necessary for their lawful functions, and personal data generally cannot be kept for more than three years without a written policy justifying the extended retention. The state chief information officer will develop sample policies by January 1, 2027, and the provisions of the bill will become effective at different times for various government entities, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; requiring government entities to adopt policies for the collection, access, security and use of personal data as specified; requiring specific personal data policies; providing definitions; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation Technology
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Speaker Signed SEA No. 0032
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UT bill #SB0117 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Title 58, Occupations and Professions, to update definitions, clarify licensing requirements, and adjust administrative procedures. Key changes include defining "license" to encompass various forms of authorization, clarifying the process for adjudicative proceedings by requiring at least three licensees to be consulted, and expanding the Division of Professional Licensing's access to Bureau of Criminal Identification records for background checks. It also modifies rules for licensure by endorsement, including the issuance of limited supervised training permits, and updates the timeframe for the division to determine if a criminal record would disqualify an applicant for licensure. The bill revises grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions, clarifies definitions of unlawful and unprofessional conduct, and adjusts penalties for violations. It also makes numerous technical amendments across various professional licensing acts, such as those for cosmetology, barbering, pharmacy, psychology, and chiropractic physicians, to ensure consistency and update requirements. Additionally, the bill addresses the controlled substance database, refining access rules and reporting procedures for prescribers and dispensers, and updates requirements for various health professions regarding criminal background checks and professional conduct.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill modifies Title 58, Occupations and Professions.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sandall (R)*, Cory Maloy (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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WY bill #SF0072 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, allowing teachers licensed in one participating state to teach in other member states, aiming to streamline the licensure process and support teacher mobility. The compact creates a framework for expediting and enhancing the ability of teachers to move across state lines, supports military spouses relocating due to service, and facilitates the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information between states. It also seeks to remove employment barriers for out-of-state teachers and support teacher retention by easing relicensure processes, while importantly maintaining each state's authority to regulate the teaching profession. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing Wyoming statutes to integrate the compact's provisions, including requirements for background checks and the administration of teacher licensure under the compact, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to education; entering into a compact with other states to allow teachers licensed in one (1) compact state to teach in other compact states; approving and specifying terms of the compact; making conforming amendments; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Wendy Schuler (R)*, Evie Brennan (R), Ed Cooper (R), Jared Olsen (R), Stephan Pappas (R), McKay Erickson (R), Martha Lawley (R), J.D. Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: COW:Failed 25-30-7-0-0
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DC bill #B26-0617 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026, temporarily amends existing law to require the public release of body-worn camera (BWC) recordings and officer names in cases of officer-involved deaths or serious use of force, even when law enforcement officers from agencies other than the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are involved, provided an MPD officer is present. It also clarifies that MPD officers are generally prohibited from reviewing BWC footage to assist in writing initial reports for incidents involving an officer-involved death or serious use of force directly involving an MPD officer, but they may review footage for such incidents involving other law enforcement officers prior to a specific emergency act's effective date. The bill defines "law enforcement officer" broadly to include federal, state, and local agents authorized to enforce laws, and it applies retroactively to August 1, 2025, with the temporary provisions expiring after 225 days.
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Bill Summary: A BILL 26-617 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To amend, on a temporary basis, the Body-Worn Camera Regulation and Reporting Requirements Act of 2015 and Chapter 39 of Title 24 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to require release of body-worn camera recordings of Metropolitan Police Department Officers present in the event of an officer-involved death or serious use of force by a law enforcement officer other than a Metropolitan Police Department officer.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 2 : Brooke Pinto (D)*, Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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OK bill #SB2061 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act, creating a nine-member council within the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry to advise and coordinate efforts related to food policy in the state. The council will be composed of members appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, representing various sectors including farmers, local food initiatives, health departments, conservation, food banks, and agricultural divisions, with staggered three-year terms. The council is tasked with fostering connections between farmers and local organizations to promote "local food" (food produced within Oklahoma) and "sustainable food" (food systems that are economically viable, environmentally protective, and accessible), strengthening farm-to-school programs, improving producer-to-consumer access through farmers markets and "agritourism" (tourism related to agriculture), and assessing the economic and health impacts of local food systems, including the use of "community gardens" (land cultivated for local food production) and "farmers hubs" (facilities supporting the distribution of products from multiple farmers). The council will operate under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act, meet at least four times annually, and submit an annual report with recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders, with members eligible for travel expense reimbursement but not compensation, and the act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act; providing short title; defining terms; establishing membership of the Oklahoma Food Policy Council; providing for membership terms; providing for filling of vacancies; requiring compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act; allowing for reimbursement of certain expenses; providing for an advisory and coordinating role to connect farmers, community gardens, and local organizations; promoting sustainable locally grown food and farm-to-school initiatives; supporting producer-to-consumer access, farmers markets, and agritourism; providing for collaboration with the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; requiring annual reporting to the Governor and the Legislature; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Nikki Nice (D)*, Jim Grego (R)*, Aletia Timmons (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Timmons
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UT bill #HB0023 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Service Animal Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require the Division of Corporations and Commercial Code to publish on a publicly accessible website the contact information and website link for the designated protection and advocacy agency that can help people understand current laws and regulations concerning service animals and public accommodation, which refers to places open to the public. The bill also specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses provisions regarding service animals.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Todd Weiler (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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OK bill #SB2005 • Last Action 03/03/2026
School athletic associations; requiring association written policy to include certain provision. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that any school athletic association that public schools or school districts join must have a written policy that includes specific provisions, building upon existing requirements for open records and open meetings, as well as annual financial and compliance audits. The key new provision mandates that the association's committee responsible for reviewing hardship waivers, which are exceptions to athletic eligibility rules, must be composed of five parents or legal guardians of students in public high schools, appointed by various state leaders, and one parent or legal guardian of a student in a private high school, appointed by the Governor. This change aims to ensure broader representation and input in decisions regarding student athlete eligibility. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency to allow for immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school athletic associations; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to requirements for school athletic association written policies; adding provision to be included in written policy; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Failed in Committee - Education
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UT bill #SB0141 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Child Welfare Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's child welfare laws, primarily focusing on the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and processes related to child protection and placement. Key changes include expanding the types of individuals and entities that can access child abuse and neglect reports, such as investigators from the Division of Professional Licensing, and clarifying the conditions under which such reports can be admitted as evidence in court. The bill also redefines "relative" to include a broader range of family connections, such as first, second, and third cousins, and expands the definition of "friend" for placement purposes. Furthermore, it modifies the procedural due process requirements for removing a child from a foster home, requiring the DCFS to provide more notice and opportunities for foster parents to be heard, especially for those who have cared for a child for 12 months or longer, and it clarifies the process for determining temporary custody and placement preferences for children removed from their homes, emphasizing the importance of considering relatives and friends while ensuring the child's safety and well-being. Finally, the bill adjusts provisions related to post-adoption contact agreements, allowing for more flexibility in their terms and enforcement.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the Division of Child and Family Services and child welfare processes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wayne Harper (R)*, Christine Watkins (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ to Governor in Executive Branch - Governor
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CT bill #SB00251 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Increasing The Authority Of The Auditors Of Public Accounts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the authority of the Auditors of Public Accounts, the state agency responsible for overseeing government finances, by allowing them to demand more detailed transaction information and conduct further reviews when initial audits rely on samples of data from private entities. It also mandates that the Auditors conduct physical site visits to the main offices of private organizations receiving at least $25,000 annually in state funds for housing or human services as part of their audits. Furthermore, the bill empowers the Auditors to establish performance and accountability standards for state agencies and quasi-public agencies (organizations created by law that are not fully government-run but serve a public purpose) that have significant violations related to contracts, and they can require these entities to meet these standards before renewing contracts. Finally, the Auditors will gain the power to issue subpoenas, which are official orders to appear or produce documents, as part of their investigations into potential wrongdoing.
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Bill Summary: To authorize the Auditors of Public Accounts to (1) require additional review in audits where only a sampling of transactions was obtained, (2) require physical site visits of certain housing and human services providers, (3) establish agency and quasi-public agency performance and accountability standards, and (4) issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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WA bill #SB5998 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental operating appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs. It amends existing laws related to fiscal matters and makes appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, Legislative Evaluation and Accountability Program Committee, Joint Legislative Systems Committee, Office of State Legislative Labor Relations, Office of the State Actuary, Statute Law Committee, Office of Legislative Support Services, Supreme Court, Commission on Judicial Conduct, Court of Appeals, Administrator for the Courts, Office of Public Defense, Office of Civil Legal Aid, Office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Public Disclosure Commission, Secretary of State, Governor's Office of Indian Affairs, Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs, State Treasurer, State Auditor, Attorney General, Caseload Forecast Council, Department of Commerce (Community Services, Housing, Local Government, Office of Economic Development, Energy and Innovation, Program Support), Department of Revenue, Board of Tax Appeals, Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises, Insurance Commissioner, State Investment Board, Liquor and Cannabis Board, Utilities and Transportation Commission, Military Department, Public Employment Relations Commission, Board of Accountancy, Board for Volunteer Firefighters, Department of Enterprise Services, Department of Social and Health Services (Mental Health Program, Developmental Disabilities Program, Economic Services Program, Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Special Commitment Program, Administration and Supporting Services Program, Payments to Other Agencies Program), and the State Health Care Authority (Employee and Retiree Benefits Program, Medical Assistance Program, Community Behavioral Health Program). The bill also includes provisions for new sections and repeals, along with declaring an emergency.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 28B.15.210, 2 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.76.526, 38.40.210, 41.24.030, 3 41.45.060, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 43.43.839, 43.43.944, 43.70.250, 4 43.70.320, 43.79.565, 43.105.342, 43.185C.185, 43.216.828, 5 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 50.24.014, 59.21.050, 70.168.040, 6 70A.200.140, 71A.20.170, 74.46.561, 79.100.100, 82.87.030, and 7 89.16.020; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 8 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 9 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 10 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 11 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 12 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 13 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 14 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 15 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513, 515, 16 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 17 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 701, 702, 704, 713, 719, 18 722, 723, 727, 729, 732, 740, 726, 714, 801, 805, 901, 907, 909, and 19 913 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 70A.65.030; adding new 20 sections to 2025 c 424 (uncodified); repealing 2025 c 424 s 741 21 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an emergency. 22
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : June Robinson (D)*, T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Conference committee appointed. Senators Robinson, Stanford, Gildon.
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FL bill #H0695 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Pub. Rec./Health Care
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new sections in Florida Statutes to provide exemptions from public meetings and public records requirements for certain interstate commissions related to healthcare professionals. Specifically, it exempts portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission when they discuss matters that are already exempt from disclosure by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records laws. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to allow Florida to effectively implement and administer these interstate compacts, which govern the licensure and practice of emergency medical services personnel, physician assistants, and social workers across state lines. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of these exemptions, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating ss. 401.4661, 456.661, and 491.023, F.S.; providing exemptions from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice, the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, and the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, respectively; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health & Human Services Committee, Mike Redondo (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Received
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GA bill #HB1459 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Local government; allow governing authority of any county or municipal corporation to hold meetings by teleconference
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation, which refers to the elected officials who run local governments, to hold meetings by teleconference, meaning they can meet remotely using technology like video conferencing. This change is made to existing law regarding open and public meetings, ensuring that these teleconference meetings are viewable by the public and allow for public commentary without requiring physical presence. Additionally, the bill permits the governing body of any agency composed entirely of nonelected members to also hold meetings by teleconference, with similar requirements for public viewing and commentary.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 14 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to open and public meetings, so as to allow the governing authority of any county or municipal corporation to hold meetings by teleconference; to require such meetings to be viewable by the public and to allow for commentary at such meetings without being physically present; to allow the governing body of any agency whose membership is composed wholly of nonelected members to hold meetings by teleconference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Karen Lupton (D)*, Karla Drenner (D)*, Viola Davis (D)*, Long Tran (D)*, Mary Oliver (D)*, Marvin Lim (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Second Readers
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CT bill #SB00093 • Last Action 03/03/2026
An Act Implementing The Rural Health Transformation Program To Expand Health Care Access.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Rural Health Transformation Program Act, aims to expand healthcare access by making several changes to existing laws, primarily concerning healthcare professionals and interstate compacts. Key provisions include redefining "nurse's aide" to encompass registered nurse's aides providing services under a registered nurse's supervision within defined institutions, and expanding the grounds for complaints against nurse's aides to include illegal, incompetent, or negligent conduct, as well as abuse and neglect as defined by federal regulations. The bill also introduces the Rural Health Transformation Program, which allows for actions against practitioners who fail to fulfill obligations related to funds received from this program, and exempts tribes from certain provisions when receiving funds from this program. Furthermore, the bill enacts the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, which establishes a framework for member states to recognize EMS (Emergency Medical Services) personnel licenses, facilitating cross-state practice for individuals like EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) and paramedics, and includes provisions for veterans and their spouses. Finally, it mandates criminal history record checks for applicants seeking licensure or certification in certain healthcare fields, effective October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: To implement the Governor's budget recommendations.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Saud Anwar (D), Martha Marx (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
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MS bill #SB2672 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services; bring forward code sections," primarily serves to re-enact and organize existing Mississippi laws related to the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS), often referred to as ITS. It brings forward numerous sections of Mississippi Code, essentially republishing them to ensure they remain in effect and to allow for potential future amendments. The bill also makes a technical, nonsubstantive change to Section 25-53-259, which pertains to reporting on the use of cloud computing services by state agencies and governing authorities, by removing the word "use" from a sentence describing the report's content. In essence, this legislation is a housekeeping measure to consolidate and reaffirm the statutory framework governing the state's information technology and telecommunications infrastructure, cybersecurity, data exchange, cloud computing initiatives, and the regulation of artificial intelligence.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-7, 25-53-9, 25-53-11, 25-53-13, 25-53-15, 25-53-17, 25-53-19, 25-53-21, 25-53-23, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-51, 25-53-53, 25-53-55, 25-53-57, 25-53-59, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-171, 25-53-191, 25-53-193, 25-53-201, 25-53-231, 25-53-233, 25-53-235, 25-53-237, 25-53-239, 25-53-241, 25-53-251, 25-53-253, 25-53-255, 25-53-257, 25-53-261, 25-53-281, 25-53-301, And 25-53-101 For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 25-53-259, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1296 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Amniotic fluid embolism; direct Health Dept. to conduct educational activities for providers and patients about signs, symptoms and management of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as "Maeghan's Law," aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by directing the State Department of Health to conduct educational activities for healthcare providers, patients, and the public about amniotic fluid embolism, a rare but serious obstetric emergency where amniotic fluid enters the mother's bloodstream, causing severe complications. The department will also make information about this condition available online and report related data to the Child Death Review Panel and Maternal Mortality Review Committee. Additionally, the bill proposes a pilot program for pregnant women to monitor their blood pressure at home, requires physicians to complete one hour of continuing medical education on nutrition and metabolic health for license renewal, and mandates a study on the certification of doulas, who provide continuous emotional and physical support during childbirth. Finally, under the "Fatherhood Engagement in Maternal Health Act," the State Department of Health will launch a public awareness campaign to highlight the importance of fathers' involvement in improving maternal and infant health outcomes throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period, and will provide guidance to maternal care providers on encouraging this engagement, including screening for paternal depression.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Direct The State Department Of Health To Conduct Educational Activities For Health Care Providers, Patients And The Public On The Signs, Symptoms And Management Of Amniotic Fluid Embolism; To Provide That The Department Shall Make Available Information About Amniotic Fluid Embolism On The Department's Website; To Require That Data And Statistics Related To Amniotic Fluid Embolism Be Reported To The Child Death Review Panel And Maternal Mortality Review Committee; To Provide For A Self Measurement Blood Pressure Monitoring Pilot Program For Pregnant Women; To Amend Section 73-25-14, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Continuing Medical Education Relating To Nutrition And Metabolic Health For Renewal Of Physicians' Licenses; To Require The State Department Of Health, In Collaboration With The Division Of Medicaid, To Conduct A Study On Certification Of Doulas; To Require The State Department Of Health To Conduct A Public Awareness Campaign To Increase The Understanding Of Fatherhood Engagement In Improving Overall Health Outcomes During Pregnancy, Childbirth And Postpartum For Both The Mother And Baby; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #HB2764 • Last Action 03/03/2026
CD CORR-EARNED REENTRY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces a new earned reentry mechanism for individuals serving long-term prison sentences in Illinois, including those with life sentences. The bill creates a gradual implementation schedule where eligibility for earned reentry begins with prisoners who have served 35 consecutive years in the first year, then reduces to 25 years in the second year, and 20 years in the third year and thereafter. The Prisoner Review Board will conduct hearings to determine if an incarcerated person can obtain earned reentry, considering factors such as rehabilitation, likelihood of recidivism, disciplinary record, participation in educational and vocational programs, and future community reintegration plans. Importantly, the bill removes previous restrictions that prevented individuals serving life sentences from being paroled, and it applies retroactively to currently incarcerated individuals. The legislation is rooted in addressing systemic racism, reducing mass incarceration, and aligning with the state constitutional mandate to restore incarcerated individuals to useful citizenship. Victims and their families will be notified and given an opportunity to participate in the hearings, and while the bill provides an opportunity for review, it does not guarantee release. Prisoners are allowed to bring legal counsel or an advocate to their hearing and will be provided access to their master record file prior to the hearing.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that notwithstanding anything to the contrary in specified provisions of law, a person serving a term of imprisonment, including terms of natural life, in a Department of Corrections institution or facility is eligible for earned reentry. Provides that for the first year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 35 consecutive years. Provides that for the second year following the effective date of the amendatory Act, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 25 consecutive years. Provides that for the third year following the effective date of the amendatory Act and each year thereafter, a person is eligible for earned reentry if he or she has served a term of imprisonment of at least 20 consecutive years. Provides that hearings for earned reentry shall be administered by the Prisoner Review Board. Establishes procedures for the hearing. Removes provision that no person serving a term of natural life imprisonment may be paroled or released except through executive clemency. Provides that if any incarcerated person is released on earned reentry, his or her sentence shall be considered complete after the term of mandatory supervised release. Applies retroactively. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed to delay parole or mandatory supervised release consideration for petitioners who are or will be eligible for release earlier than the provision provides. Provides that nothing in the provision shall be construed as a limit, substitution, or bar on a person's right to sentencing relief, or any other manner of relief, obtained by order of a court in proceedings other than as provided in the provision. Contains a severability provision. Defines "earned reentry". Effective January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Carol Ammons (D)*, Kelly Cassidy (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Marcus Evans (D), Rita Mayfield (D), Theresa Mah (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lisa Davis (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lisa Davis
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MS bill #SB2515 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Closed schools; revise certain provisions regarding repurposing of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the repurposing of closed public school properties in Mississippi. It limits a charter school's right of first refusal to purchase or lease a closed school property to 12 months from the date of closure, though existing contracts within that period remain valid. For the first six months after a school closes, the school district cannot enter into a purchase or lease agreement with any entity other than a charter school unless all charter schools in the district have waived their right of first refusal. Additionally, the bill authorizes school boards to approve alternative uses for conveyed or leased school property, requiring that the conveyance or lease documents include procedures for seeking and obtaining board approval for any alternative uses not initially specified. The bill also brings forward a section outlining permissible alternative uses for school property, such as for charter schools, community centers, libraries, or industrial enterprises, to allow for potential future amendments.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit To 12 Months The Right Of First Refusal Of A Charter School To Purchase Or Lease Closed Public School Property In The School District In Which The Charter School Is Located; To Specify That This Provision Shall Not Impair Any Rights Of A Charter School Under A Contract For Purchase Or Lease Of The Property Entered With The District During The Twelve-month Period; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That, Within The First Six Months Of The Closure Of The Public School Facility Or Property, No Purchase Or Lease Agreement With Any Entity Other Than A Charter School Located In The District May Be Entered, Unless Each Such Charter School Has Notified The School Board That It Is Not Exercising Its Right Of First Refusal On The Property; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A School Board To Approve Alternative Uses, Consistent With Section 37-7-473, For Property Conveyed Or Leased; To Require The Instrument Conveying Or Leasing The Property To Include Procedures For Seeking And Obtaining Board Approval For Alternative Uses Not Specified In The Instrument; To Bring Forward Section 37-7-473, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : David Blount (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MD bill #HB1473 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Economic Development - Maryland's Future Board - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland's Future Board within the Department of Commerce, comprised of seven members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker, who are visionary thinkers with diverse backgrounds, to develop and revise a "visionary plan" by January 1, 2027. A visionary plan is defined as a forward-thinking strategy that envisions an equitable, prosperous, and livable state with opportunities for all, not constrained by current conditions, and considering future trends in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. The Board will also recommend projects to the Governor and General Assembly that align with this plan and contribute to the state's economic strength. To fund these recommended projects, the bill creates the Maryland's Future Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund administered by the Department of Commerce, which will receive state appropriations, interest earnings, and other accepted money. Importantly, any interest earned by this fund will be credited back to the fund itself, rather than going to the state's General Fund, and this provision, along with the Board's existence, will remain in effect for five years, ending on June 30, 2031.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland's Future Board under the Department of Commerce to develop, evaluate, and revise a visionary plan for the future of Maryland by a certain date and make recommendations for projects based on the plan to the Governor and the General Assembly; establishing the Maryland's Future Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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KS bill #HB2610 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant for the arrest of a defendant to misdemeanor crimes and requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after a failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to limit the use of a summons, which is a written order requiring a person to appear in court, as an alternative to an arrest warrant, which is a legal document authorizing law enforcement to arrest someone, to only misdemeanor crimes, meaning less serious offenses, and prohibits defendants from being released on their own recognizance, which means they are released without having to post bail money, if a warrant is issued for their arrest after they fail to appear in court following a summons.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning crimes, punishment and criminal procedure; relating to issuance of a warrant or summons when there is probable cause to believe that a defendant has committed a crime; limiting the use of a summons instead of a warrant to misdemeanor crimes; requiring that any bond set on a warrant issued after failure to appear in response to a summons shall not allow release on the defendant's own recognizance; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-2302 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 346-S
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OH bill #SB362 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Ohio Defense and Space Commission, a new body tasked with promoting Ohio's defense and aerospace industries. The commission will administer a program to provide development grants for economic development in these sectors, including funding for facilities like Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) used for processing classified information, supporting small businesses with defense contracts, and advocating for state defense projects. The commission will also study strategies to boost these industries, encourage collaboration between businesses, the military, and academia, prepare the state for changes in federal military bases, and attract international investment in defense and aerospace. Revenue from interest earned on certain Israeli bonds will be deposited into the Ohio Defense Fund, which will be used to support the commission's initiatives. The bill also outlines the commission's membership, which includes representatives from state government, the legislature, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and regional appointees, and mandates that commission meetings occur at least monthly. Additionally, the bill makes changes to existing law regarding public meetings, specifically section 121.22 of the Revised Code, which governs open meetings for public bodies, by repealing it and enacting new provisions related to the commission's operations.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 and to enact sections 113.052, 122.952, 122.953, and 122.954 of the Revised Code to establish the Ohio Defense and Space Commission.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Reineke (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Workforce Development 1st Hearing, Sponsor (11:00:00 3/3/2026 North Hearing Room)
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MS bill #HB1468 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public records; exempt personally identifiable information from disclosure requirements for.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to define and exempt "personally identifiable information" (PII) and "protected personally identifiable information" (protected PII) from public disclosure. PII is defined as any information that can be used to identify an individual, either on its own or when combined with other information, and this can include non-personally identifying details if they become linkable to a specific person. Protected PII is a more specific category that includes an individual's name combined with other sensitive details such as their Social Security number, home address, driver's license number, date of birth, personal phone number, financial account numbers, personnel records, tax information, passport number, mother's maiden name, criminal, medical, or financial records, and educational transcripts. The bill also clarifies that existing exemptions for law enforcement officers, judges, and their families, as well as investigative reports, remain in place, and adds these newly defined categories of PII and protected PII to the list of information that is exempt from public disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information As Used In The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information From The Requirements Of The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brent Anderson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB2 • Last Action 03/03/2026
"Mississippi Educational Freedom Program Act of 2026"; establish to provide greater flexibility and opportunity for school choice.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Mississippi Education Freedom Act" to expand school choice options for students. Key provisions include the creation of Magnolia Student Accounts (MSAs) managed by the State Treasurer, which parents can use for eligible educational expenses like tuition, fees, supplies, and tutoring. The bill outlines eligibility criteria, participation caps, and income-based prioritization for MSAs, with a lottery system if demand exceeds supply. It also designates the State Treasurer as the fund manager for the program, allowing contracts with certified educational assistance organizations (CEAO) for administration. The bill transfers oversight of the Equal Opportunity Scholarship for Students with Special Needs Program to the State Treasurer and mandates annual assessments for MSA participants, with exemptions for certain students. It also introduces new requirements for education service providers and participating schools, including health and safety compliance and nondiscrimination. Furthermore, the bill amends provisions related to student transfers between school districts, allowing siblings of transferred students to enroll in the transferee district at the parent's discretion, and requires districts to publish transfer data. It also includes provisions for homeschool students to participate in public school extracurricular activities and revises definitions and procedures for charter schools, including allowing mergers and reconfigurations without closing schools, and expanding charter school application approval to all districts. The bill also mandates financial literacy education for students in grades 6-8 and as a high school graduation requirement, establishes a Financial Literacy Trust Fund, and creates a School Accountability Dashboard for transparency. Additionally, it revises criteria for retired teachers returning to teaching and makes conforming amendments to various education-related statutes, including the AGENTS of Excellence Program Act for specialized academic programs and the "Tim Tebow Act" allowing homeschool students to participate in interscholastic extracurricular activities. Finally, it makes changes to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for new members and revises provisions related to school district administrative restructuring and student-initiated prayer periods in classrooms.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "mississippi Education Freedom Act"; To Create New Section 37-190-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Name Of The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Legislative Findings And Intent; To Create New Section 37-190-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Terms And Definitions Used In The Act; To Create New Section 37-190-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Office Of The State Treasurer Shall Administer The Program As The Fund Manager; To Authorize The Fund Manager To Contract With Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) And To Delegate Certain Functions To State Agencies, Including The State Department Of Education; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Fund Manager, Including Application Administration, Eligibility Verification, Residency And Income Verification, Account Establishment And Payment Processes, Prioritization And Lottery Administration, Audit And Compliance Enforcement, Reporting And Rulemaking Authority; To Define And Regulate Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao), Including Permitted Administrative Retention; To Authorize Federal Verification Of Immigration Status For Lawful Presence Purposes; To Provide A One-year Exemption From Certain State Personnel Board Rules For Program Implementation Staffing; To Provide That The Fund Manager Shall Not Regulate Curriculum, Instructional Methods, Admissions, Hiring Practices Or Religious Instruction, Except As Expressly Authorized; To Create New Section 37-190-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Magnolia Student Accounts; To Prescribe Eligibility, Participation Categories, Annual Participation Caps, Eligibility Pools With Automatic Rollover Between Pools, A Separate Homeschool Category; To Provide For The Continued Eligibility For Participating Students Who Remain In Compliance Without Reapplication; To Provide For Income-based Prioritization Using Area Median Income Thresholds; To Prescribe Lottery Procedures When Demand Exceeds Supply, And Reapplication Requirements When Accounts Are Unavailable; To Create New Section 37-190-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Annual Funding Amounts For Magnolia Student Accounts Based On Student Category; To Provide Household Caps; To Authorize Carryforward Of Unused Funds; To Authorize Postsecondary Use After Graduation Or Equivalency; To Provide That Msa Funds Are Not Taxable Income And May Not Be Claimed As A Tax Benefit; To Create New Section 37-190-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program Shall Operate As A Separate Categorical Component Of The Program; To Transfer Administrative Oversight Of The Equal Opportunity Scholarship For Students With Special Needs Program From The State Department Of Education To The Office Of The State Treasurer Effective July 1, 2027, While Maintaining Governing Law Under Provisions Of Law Creating That Program And Prohibiting Simultaneous Funding Under Multiple Program Components; To Create New Section 37-190-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Annual Assessments For Msa Participants; To Authorize Assessment Options And Parent Selection; To Authorize Payment Of Assessment Costs As An Eligible Expense; To Require Reporting Of Results To The Fund Manager; To Provide Exemptions For Certain Students With Disabilities And For Students In Legitimate Home Instruction Programs; To Require A Statewide Program-level Report Without Identifiable Student Information; To Create New Section 37-190-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish Approval Requirements For Education Service Providers And Participating Schools, Including Health And Safety Compliance And Nondiscrimination Requirements; To Provide Grounds And Procedures For Suspension Or Disqualification For Participation In The Program; To Provide Maximum Flexibility For Public Schools Serving As Education Service Providers; To Prohibit State Regulation Of Curriculum, Admissions Or Religious Instruction; To Clarify That Participation Does Not Create State-actor Status; To Create New Section 37-190-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Misuse Of Msa Funds; To Authorize Account Suspension And Closure, Repayment And Referral For Enforcement; To Provide Notice And An Opportunity To Respond Before Permanent Closure Of Msas; To Provide For Reversion Of Remaining Funds To The Education Freedom Fund; To Preserve Student Athletic Eligibility; To Create New Section 37-190-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Postsecondary Education And Industry Credential Expenses Payable From Remaining Msa Funds; To Prescribe Allowable Expenses, Payment Requirements And Time Limits For Which Remaining Msa May Be Used; To Create New Section 37-190-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Education Freedom Fund In The State Treasury And Prescribe Its Funding Sources, Appropriation Requirements, Permissible Uses For The Program's Categorical Components, Required Accounting And Subaccounting, And Nonlapsing Status; To Amend Section 37-15-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Requirement For The School Board Of The School District Of A Child's Residence Consent To The Release Of The Student For Transfer To Another School District; To Only Require That The Transferee School Board Approve Or Refuse The Transfer Of A Student Upon Receiving Notice And Official Meeting Of The Board To Act On Such Transfer; To Authorize The Siblings Of A Lawfully Transferred Student To Enroll In The Transferee School District At The Discretion Of Their Parent(s) Or Legal Guardian(s); That A Transfer Student's Athletic Eligibility Shall Be Determined In Accordance With Rules And Regulations Promulgated By Mhsaa Governing Student Eligibility To Provide For The Allocation And Disbursement Of Funds To A Receiving School District Upon The Completion And Certification Of A Student Transfer Request; To Stipulate That A School Or District May Not Accept Or Deny Students For Transfer Based On The Student's Ability Or Disability; To Require School Districts To Publish The Number Of Available Seats Open To Transfers Within The District And Individualized By School Facility; To Require The District To Publish Such Information At A Reasonable Time Before The Start Of The School Year; To Require Districts To Adopt And Publish The Processes Used To Choose Students For Transfer; To Require The State Department Of Education To Collect And Publish Student Transfer Data, Categorized By Acceptance, Denials And Reasons For Denials; To Provide That Transfer Authority Of A District To Receive Or Deny The Acceptance Of A Student Requesting Transfer Into The District Shall Not Supersede Any Provision Of An Enforceable Desegregation Order Or A Court-approved Desegregation Plan; To Create The Education Freedom Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide That Monies In The Fund Shall Be Expended By The State Department Of Education, Upon Appropriation Of The Legislature, For The Purpose Of Paying The Cost Of The State Portion Of Total Funding Formula Base-student Cost For The Transferring Student At The Transferee District's Rate; To Establish The "tim Tebow Act"; To Define Certain Terms; To Authorize Students Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Public School Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prescribe The Requirements For A Student Enrolled In A Homeschool To Participate In Interscholastic Extracurricular Activities; To Prohibit Discrimination Against Homeschool Student Selection Or Participation In Such Activities; To Provide That Participation In An Extracurricular Activity Is A Privilege And Not A Right; To Amend Section 37-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Definitions Related To The Mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applications To Be Approved For Charter Schools In All School Districts; To Amend Section 37-28-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer Board To Amend Charter School Contracts In Order To Approve Mergers, Consolidations And Reconfigurations And Contract Reorganizations Without Closing A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Authorizer From Retaining A Portion Of Per-pupil Allocations For Its Support And Provide That The Legislature May Fund The Authorizer Through Specific Appropriation; To Amend Section 37-28-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Publish A Pamphlet, By August 1 Of Each Year, Informing Charter Schools And Charter Applicants Of All Educational Statutes Applicable To The Operation And Administration Of Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Charter School Authorizer To Limit The Information Initially Submitted By A Charter School Applicant To That Which The Authorizer Deems Essential; To Amend Section 37-28-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Applicants That Are Denied A Charter To Remedy The Application's Deficiencies And Reapply Before The Next Regular Application Process; To Amend Section 37-28-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Allow A Charter Management Organization To Hold A Single Contract And To Reorganize Under A Single Contract Without Reapplying For Each School; To Provide That Charter Schools Shall Be Granted A Two-year Delay Start Date For Commencement Of Instruction Of Students; To Further Provide That If The Charter School Fails To Start After Two Years Of Being Approved, It Must Reapply For Authorization To Open A Charter School To The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board; To Amend Section 37-28-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which A Charter School's Underserved Population Is Compared To That Of The Local School District And To Authorize An Enrollment Preference For Children Transferring To A Charter School From Another School Whose Contract Is Held By The Same Governing Board; To Amend Section 37-28-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Achievement Gaps Comparisons For Proficiency Between Applicable Subgroups; To Amend Section 37-28-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Authorizer To Annually Monitor The Performance And Legal Compliance Of Charter Schools It Has Authorized; To Allow Charter Schools Under The Same Charter Contract To Submit A Single Annual Performance Report; To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Charter Schools That Receive A Renewal Contract Of Less Than Five Years To Appeal The Decision In The Same Manner That Nonrenewals And Revocations Are Appealed; To Amend Section 37-28-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe The Timeline And Procedures To Be Followed By The Authorizer In Its Decision To Close A Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Streamline Reports From A Charter School Authorizer; To Amend Section 37-28-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Nonprofit Entity That Is Party To A Charter Contract, Including A Charter Management Organization, Is A Nongovernmental Entity; To Require The Governing Board Of A Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract For Multiple Schools To Determine Whether Each School Listed In The Charter Contract Will Function As A Local Education Agency Or If The Nonprofit Will Function As Such For All Schools Included In Its Charter Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Nonprofit Entity Holding A Charter Contract To Contract For Transportation Services, Special Education Services And Virtual Courses For Students Enrolled In The Charter School Under Its Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Provide Appropriate Services To Students Designated As English Language Learners Who Are Enrolled In Its Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Receive Performance Classifications From The State Department Of Education; To Provide That Charter Schools Are Not Subject To Any Rule, Policy, Regulation Or Procedure Adopted By The State Board Of Education Unless Such Was Adopted Pursuant To Law Applicable To Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Total Number Of Nonlicensed Teachers Employed In An Instructional Capacity To 50% And To Exclude Provisionally Licensed Teachers And Licensed Teachers Teaching Out Of Field From The 50% Limitation On Charter School Teachers Exempt From Licensure Requirements; To Provide That Charter School Employees Having Satisfied All The Requirements For National Board Certification In Their Respective Professional Disciplines, Shall Be Entitled To A $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement; To Amend Section 37-28-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Insert Reference To The Mississippi Code Of Educator Ethics; To Amend Section 37-28-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Charter School Or Charter Management Organization To Annually Certify Information Necessary To Calculate The Charter School's State Share Of And Local Contribution To The State Public School Funding Formula To The State Department Of Education; To Amend Section 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Manner In Which The Pro Rata Share Of Local Funds For Charter Schools Is Calculated; To Amend Section 37-28-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Charter Schools To Adhere To Generally Accepted Accounting Principles As Determined By The Financial Accounting Standards Board; To Require The State Auditor To Develop Financial Rules And Regulations, Including A Financial Accounting Manual Specific For Charter Schools; To Provide For The Annual Audit Of Records Of Nonprofit Entities Holding A Charter Contract For Charter Schools; To Require The State Department Of Education And Each Authorizer To Develop A Process Of Sharing Relevant Information To Avoid Duplication Of Effort; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-17, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-51, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 31-7-1, 37-3-51, 37-17-1, 37-21-3, 37-41-1, 37-17-6, 37-28-55, 37-173-13 And 37-175-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-5, 37-28-53 And 37-173-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Require The State Board Of Education To Incorporate Components Within The Existing Financial Literacy Curriculum For Students In Grades 6 Through 8 Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Require Passage Of A One-half Carnegie Unit Course In Financial Literacy As A Graduation Requirement For All Public School Students, Including Those In Charter Schools, Beginning With The 2031 Graduating Class; To Establish The Financial Literacy Trust Fund In The State Treasury To Support Financial Literacy Education; To Require The State Board Of Education To Administer The Fund; To Amend Sections 37-7-301 And 37-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish A School Accountability Dashboard For Mississippi Public Schools To Promote Transparency And Provide Parents With Critical Student Performance Data; To Require School Districts To Publish The School Accountability Dashboard Beginning With The 2026-2027 Academic School Year; To Specify The Timeline By Which The Initial And Subsequent Updates To The Dashboard Are Required To Be Published; To Grant The Department A One-year Period To Identify Any Relevant Data Not Currently Collected To Determine What Said Data Is And Include It In The Dashboard Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; To Require The Information In The Dashboard To Be Compiled Into An Easily Accessible, User-friendly Single-page Graphic And Published On The Main Page Of The School District's And The Department's Website; To Require The State Department Of Education To Issue Guidance And The Standardized Dashboard Template To All School Districts By August 1, 2026; To Require The School Accountability Dashboard To Be Aligned With The State's Performance-based Accreditation System And Prescribe The Minimum Data Metrics To Be Included; To Amend Section 37-17-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As Contributing But Non-benefit Accruing Members Of The Pers; To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The 50/50 Split Of Employer's Contribution Of Retired Teachers As Pension Liability Participation Assessment; To Amend Sections 37-181-3, 37-181-5, 37-181-7, 37-181-9, 37-181-11, 37-181-15, 37-181-17 And 37-181-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove Overly Restrictive Language Which Required The Parent Or Guardian Of An Eligible Student Receiving Esa Funds To Certify To The State Department Of Education That The Student Has Been Accepted Into An Eligible School Qualified To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep; To Remove The Requirement That An Eligible School That Fails To Comply With The Certification Requirements Of Its Ability To Provide Services For The Participating Student's Disability Or Special Education Needs, Or Provide Services Addressing A Participating Student's Iep Shall Be Ineligible To Participate In The Esa Program The Following Year; To Remove The Waitlist Requirement For Students Eligible To Receive An Educational Scholarship Account Under The "equal Opportunity For Students With Special Needs Act"; To Provide That, Subject To Appropriation, Each Student's Esa Shall Be Funded At The Student Base Amount As Determined Under The "mississippi Student Funding Formula"; To Restructure The Frequency By Which Reimbursement Payments Shall Be Made To Service Providers And Parents From Quarterly To Monthly; To Authorize The Department To Enter Into A Contractual Agreement With A Certified Educational Assistance Organization(s) (ceao) To Administer The Esa Program; To Create The "aeronautics, Geospatial, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills (agents) Of Excellence Program Act"; To Establish Specialized Academic Programs For High School Students In Grades 9 Through 12 In Disciplines Such As Aeronautics, Geospatial Studies, Engineering, Nursing, And Technical Skills; To Improve Workforce Readiness And Postsecondary Outcomes For Students Attending Agents Of Excellence Host Institutions; To Define Terminology; To Provide That The Program Shall Be Jointly Administered By The State Board Of Education And The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Provide For Implementation Of The Program Contingent Upon Funding Being Appropriated For That Reason; To Prescribe The Mechanism By Which Host Institutions Shall Be Paid For Participating Students; To Require Annual Reports On Enrollment, Outcomes And Finances To Be Submitted To The Governor And The Chairperson Of The Education And Universities And Colleges Committees Of The House And Senate; To Require Comprehensive Evaluations Of The Program Every Three Years To Assess Effectiveness; To Bring Forward Sections 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Require The State Board Of Education And The State Department Of Education To Apply To The United States Department Of Education For A Waiver From The Assessment Requirements For Grades 3 Through 8; To Amend Section 25-11-103, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "average Compensation" For Members In The New Tier To Mean The Average Of The Four Highest Consecutive Years Of Earned Compensation, Or Of The Last 48 Consecutive Months Of Earned Compensation, Whichever Is Greater; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service At The Age Of 60, And Members Who Have Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Withdrawal From Service Regardless Of Age; To Provide That Members In The New Tier Who Withdraw From Service Before Age 60 And Have Completed At Least Eight Years Of Membership Service And Have Not Received A Refund Of Their Contributions Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance Upon Attaining The Age Of 60; To Provide That The Annual Retirement Allowance Of A Member Who Has Attained The Age Of 60 But Has Not Completed At Least 30 Years Of Creditable Service Shall Be Reduced By An Actuarial Equivalent Factor For Each Year Of Creditable Service Below 30 Years Or The Number Of Years In Age That The Member Is Below Age 65, Whichever Is Less; To Bring Forward Section 25-11-112, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Amend Section 25-11-114, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act With Respect To Retirement Allowances For Death Before Retirement Or Death Or Disability In The Line Of Duty; To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-115, 25-11-117 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Section 25-11-123, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Proceeding Provisions; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Minimum Assistant Teacher Salary To $20,000.00; To Amend Sections 25-9-127 And 7-9-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Personnel Actions Of The Office Of The State Treasurer From The Applicability Of The Rules And Regulations Of The State Personnel Board With Regard To The Administration Of The Mississippi Education Freedom Act For One-year Period; To Bring Forward Sections 31-7-401, 31-7-403, 31-7-405 And 31-7-407, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Authorize Local Law Enforcement Agencies With Primary Law Enforcement Authority Of All Public And Nonpublic Schools Within Their Jurisdiction To Enter Into Memorandums Of Understanding With Independent Nonpublic Schools To Employ Law Enforcement Officers As School Resource Officers (sros) At Such Schools; To Specify The Training Requirements For Individuals Serving As Sros At Independent Nonpublic Schools And Consequences For Noncompliance With Training Requirements; To Amend Sections 21-19-49 And 17-25-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; To Establish The National Defense Cadet Corps (ndcc) Pilot Program Grant For The Purpose Of Expanding Jrotc Programs In Schools Throughout The State; To Require The State Department Of Education And The Adjutant General Of The Mississippi National Guard To Promulgate Rules And Regulations For The Administration Of The Pilot Program, And To Establish Qualifying Criteria To Be Used In Determining The Priority Of Issuance Of Grants Under The Pilot Program; To Bring Forward Section 37-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; To Codify Section 37–7–104.10, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That In The Copiah County And Hazlehurst City School Districts There Shall Be An Administrative Restructuring Into One School District To Be Designated As The Copiah County School District Effective July 1, 2028; To Provide For The Composition And Selection Of The Board Of Trustees Of The New Copiah County School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Administratively Consolidate Any School District Which Does Not Voluntarily Follow The Restructuring Order; To Abolish The Former School Districts Following The Administrative Restructuring And Provide For The Transfer Of School District Assets And Liabilities; To Provide For Execution Of Teacher And School District Employee Contracts And The Preparation Of A School District Budget In The New School District; To Direct The State Board Of Education To Promulgate Regulations To Implement Such Administrative Restructuring; To Amend Sections 37-7-103 And 37-5-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity; To Amend Section 37-13-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Reflection At The Beginning Of Each School Day To Provide For Student-initiated Prayer On A Voluntary Basis; To Bring Forward Section 37-13-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-13-4.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Permit Local School Boards To Designate A Period Of Prayer Or Reflection At School Events; To Amend Section 7-9-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Power And Duties Of The State Treasurer To Include The Authority Granted Under The Mississippi Education Freedom Program For The Treasurer To Administer The Program And To Ensure Fidelity Of Such Through The Promulgation Of Rules And Regulations For The Administration Thereof; To Amend Section 37-15-30, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Use Of Automobile Registrations As Proof Of Residency When Enrolling Students In School; To Require Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Do Not Own A Vehicle To Submit A Signed Affidavit, Attesting That No Motor Vehicle Is Owned And Affirming The Student's Actual Residence At The Stated Address Within The Enrolling School District; To Require The State Department Of Education To Develop And Submit A Unified Allocation Plan To The United States Department Of Education On Or Before December 31, 2026; To Request Waivers Of Specific Federal Statutory Or Regulatory Requirements Of The Elementary And Secondary Education Act Of 1965, As Amended By The Every Student Succeeds Act, Pursuant To Section 8401(a)(1), In Order To Increase State And Local Flexibility; To Align Federal Education Programs And Resources With Mississippi's Approved Essa State Plan Priorities; To Strengthen School Improvement Efforts Informed By Statewide Accountability, Assessment And Data Systems; To Support Local School Districts In Prioritizing Services For Students Most In Need Of Academic And Nonacademic Support; To Establish A Three-phase Unified Allocation Plan Framework Consisting Of State-level Flexibility, Local Educational Agency Flexibility And Equitable Services Opt-in Options; To Require Continued Compliance With Federal Accountability, Equity And Civil Rights Protections; To Authorize Rulemaking By The State Department Of Education; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jason White (R)*, Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #SB3770 • Last Action 03/03/2026
HEALTH FACILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act, creating the Global Hospital Budget Authority as a division within the Department of Public Health, overseen by a Global Hospital Budget Board. The Authority and Board are tasked with developing and administering a "global budget model," an innovative payment system designed to reduce healthcare costs while improving care quality and access. This model involves participant hospitals and payers (insurers, government programs, and Medicaid managed care organizations) agreeing to a prospectively set annual budget for eligible hospital services. The bill also amends existing laws to allow hospitals more flexibility in meeting staffing and service-line requirements through mechanisms like telemedicine and affiliation agreements, and clarifies rules for employing physicians. Additionally, it enhances oversight for changes in health care facility ownership, particularly those involving private equity or financial investors, by requiring detailed disclosures, community health impact assessments, and imposing conditions to protect essential services and community health outcomes. A new fund, the Global Hospital Budget Fund, is created to support the Authority's operations.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act. Defines terms. Established the Global Hospital Budget Authority as a Division of the Department of Public Health. Provides that the powers and duties of the Authority shall be vested in and exercised by the Global Hospital Budget Board, which shall have the sole power to employ staff, including an executive director, legal counsel, consultants, or any other staff deemed necessary by the Board to effectuate the purposes of the Act. Provides that individuals employed by the Board shall not be employees of the State for any purpose, including for purposes of compensation, pension benefits, or retirement. Sets forth provisions concerning membership requirements; powers and duties of the Board; roles of participating payers; roles of participant hospitals; data collection and retention; confidentiality of data, contracts, and agreements; and the Global Hospital Budget Fund. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, in reviewing and issuing permits and licenses, the Department shall accept, as factors that satisfy staffing and service-line presence requirements, one or a combination of the following alternative mechanisms if the Department finds that patient safety and continuity of care are maintained: (i) on-site staffing by appropriately licensed clinicians; (ii) written and operative affiliation agreements meeting standards adopted by the Department that provide timely specialty coverage; (iii) documented telemedicine coverage that meets certain standards; or (iv) a waiver issued under certain provisions for a rural or critical access hospital. In provisions concerning requirements for the employment of physicians, provides that employing entities may employ physicians to practice medicine in all of its branches if employment, privileging, and oversight requirements are met. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; certificates of exemption for change of ownership of a health care facility; applications for permit for discontinuation of a health care facility or category of service; and the powers and duties of State Board. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Patrick Joyce (D)*, Mike Porfirio (D), Karina Villa (D), Lakesia Collins (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Lakesia Collins
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MS bill #HB1597 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act, establishes state policy to ensure fair access to financial services for all Mississippians, prohibiting state regulators from pressuring financial institutions to terminate customer accounts based on non-quantitative factors, which are defined as reasons unrelated to measurable financial risks like credit history or compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws, but rather related to a customer's protected religious or political beliefs. The act aims to prevent "debanking," or the denial of financial services for reasons other than legitimate risk management, and creates an administrative complaint process for individuals who believe they have been subjected to such adverse actions, requiring a $200 filing fee that is refunded if the complaint is successful, and allowing for penalties against complainants who file frivolous claims. It also clarifies that financial institutions can still deny or terminate services based on quantitative risk factors, legal compliance, or safety and soundness concerns, and that this act does not create a private right of action for damages against financial institutions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Fair Banking Standards Act; To Declare The Public Policy Of The State; To Urge Congress And The President To Stop Government From Weaponizing Financial Institutions; To Provide Standards For Fair Access To Financial Services Consistent With Executive Order 14331; To Prohibit State Regulators From Coercing Financial Institutions Into Terminating Customer Accounts Based On Nonquantitative Factors; To Require The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance To Review Agency Guidance; To Create An Administrative Complaint Process To Resolve Debanking Complaints; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Shane Aguirre (R)*, Elliot Burch (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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NM bill #HB43 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Disability & Survivor Pensions Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to public employee retirement laws, including clarifying provisions for disability and survivor pensions, allowing state fire members to receive service credit for workers' compensation leave, and removing inconsistencies in survivor pension calculations. It also clarifies the pension amounts for certain Public Regulation Commission commissioners, permits the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) to share information with the Educational Retirement Board for reciprocity retirees, and adjusts rules regarding gifts and exemptions from the Magistrate Retirement Act. The bill also includes technical changes to ensure consistency and clarity in the existing laws.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PENSIONS; CLARIFYING PROVISIONS RELATING TO DISABILITY PENSIONS AND SURVIVOR PENSIONS; ALLOWING STATE FIRE MEMBERS ELIGIBILITY FOR CERTAIN SERVICE CREDIT RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION LEAVE; REMOVING INCONSISTENCIES RELATING TO SURVIVOR PENSIONS; CLARIFYING THE AMOUNT OF PENSION EARNED BY CERTAIN PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION COMMISSIONERS; ALLOWING THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION TO SHARE CERTAIN INFORMATION WITH THE EDUCATIONAL RETIREMENT BOARD REGARDING CERTAIN RECIPROCITY RETIREES; CLARIFYING CERTAIN PROVISIONS RELATING TO GIFTS; CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RETIRED MEMBER WHO FILES AN EXEMPTION FROM MEMBERSHIP UNDER THE MAGISTRATE RETIREMENT ACT; MAKING TECHNICAL CHANGES.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Cynthia Borrego (D)*, Wonda Johnson (D)*, Joseph Sanchez (D), Tara Luján (D), Nicole Chavez (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 14 - Mar. 3
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KY bill #SB125 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to juvenile justice.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to improve the juvenile justice system by establishing new procedures for identifying and treating "high acuity youth," which are children charged with offenses who exhibit significant aggression, violence, or property destruction and require specialized care. It mandates a behavioral assessment for such youth before admission to inpatient psychiatric facilities, requiring collaboration between healthcare providers, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to develop and agree upon treatment plans, with court involvement for dispute resolution. The bill also directs the creation of a new high acuity youth mental health facility, establishes protocols for 24-hour care coordination, sets reimbursement rates for psychiatric care, and outlines procedures for discharge and transfer. Additionally, it modifies existing laws to include DJJ-operated mental health facilities for detention and treatment, mandates the operation of two female-only juvenile facilities with provisions for expansion, and directs how local governments are reimbursed for lodging juveniles. The bill also clarifies the release of information in specific circumstances and authorizes the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct the new mental health facility, contingent on funding, while CHFS will provide clinical services and DJJ will continue its plan to return to a regional detention model.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 200 to define terms; establish procedures for a child charged with a public offense to determine if the child is a high acuity youth; establish procedures for securing a treatment plan and dispute resolution through a review process and the court if the parties cannot agree to a plan; require a 24-hour protocol for health facilities, the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the courts to direct care; establish reimbursement rates for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care of a child by psychiatric hospitals and pediatric teaching hospitals; establish procedures for discharge and transfer of the child from an inpatient admission under specific circumstances; amend KRS 15A.305 to include a mental health facility operated by the Department of Juvenile Justice as an identified facility for the detention and treatment of children; direct the operation of 2 female-only facilities with authority to increase as population increases; direct reimbursement rates for local governments lodging juveniles to be set by administrative regulation; amend KRS 600.020 to remove and add defined terms; amend KRS 610.265 to remove beginning date that is past; amend KRS 610.340 to enable release of information in specific circumstances; amend various sections of KRS to conform; authorize the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to construct a high acuity youth mental health facility, subject to funding; direct the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide clinical services; direct the Department of Juvenile Justice to continue to implement the plan to return to a regional model of detention.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Danny Carroll (R)*, Matt Nunn (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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MI bill #HB4765 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Elections: registration; proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting; require. Amends secs. 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg & 509ii of 1954 PA 116 (MCL 168.493a et seq.) & adds sec. 496c.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Michigan's election law to require proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and creates new documentation requirements for voter registration. Specifically, the bill mandates that voter registration applicants must provide satisfactory evidence of U.S. citizenship before being registered to vote, with acceptable documentation including driver's licenses, birth certificates, passports, naturalization documents, tribal identification cards, and other official documents that verify citizenship status. The bill amends several sections of Michigan election law to require a new section on voter registration applications that asks applicants to submit evidence of citizenship and states that the application will not be processed until such evidence is provided. The bill also adds provisions to protect the confidentiality of citizenship documentation by exempting it from public disclosure under the state's Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, the bill maintains existing automatic voter registration procedures through the Secretary of State's office and other state agencies, but now requires citizenship verification as part of those processes. The changes aim to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote in Michigan elections while providing multiple ways for individuals to demonstrate their citizenship status.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1954 PA 116, entitled"Michigan election law,"by amending sections 493a, 493b, 495, 509gg, and 509ii (MCL 168.493a, 168.493b, 168.495, 168.509gg, and 168.509ii), section 493a as amended and section 493b as added by 2023 PA 268, sections 495 and 509gg as amended by 2023 PA 258, and section 509ii as amended by 2023 PA 257, and by adding section 496c.
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• Introduced: 08/13/2025
• Added: 08/14/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Woolford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 08/13/2025
• Last Action: House Election Integrity (09:00:00 3/3/2026 Room 307, House Office Building)
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MS bill #SB2594 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Antiquities Law; amend to provide certain exemptions for universities and colleges.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi's Antiquities Law to provide certain exemptions and clarifications, particularly for public universities and community colleges, by defining "blight" as a condition that endangers public health and safety or hinders growth, allowing the Board of Trustees of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to grant permits for demolishing blighted buildings on university and college campuses if restoration is structurally or economically infeasible (cost exceeding 50% of replacement value), and requiring the Department of Finance and Administration to hire professionals to assess buildings designated or potentially eligible as Mississippi Landmarks, which are structures of historical, cultural, or architectural significance.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 39-7-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "blight"; To Amend Section 39-17-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Board To Grant Permits For The Purpose Of Demolishing All Or Portions Of Certain Blighted Buildings Or Property; To Amend Section 39-7-22, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Protect Structures Potentially Eligible For Designation As Mississippi Landmarks; To Amend Section 29-5-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Finance And Administration To Retain Architects, Engineers And Other Professionals For The Purposes Of Assessing Certain Buildings Designated As Mississippi Landmarks; To Bring Forward Sections 39-7-11, 39-7-13, 39-7-15, 39-7-17, 39-7-21, 39-7-23, 39-7-25, 39-7-27, 39-7-29, 39-7-31, 39-7-33, 39-7-35, 39-7-37, 39-7-39, 39-7-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bart Williams (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2478 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers; bring forward various code sections related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Department of Mental Health and Community Mental Health Centers Act, serves to update and consolidate various existing code sections related to mental health services in Mississippi. Its primary aim is to ensure that essential mental health, intellectual disability, and substance abuse services are accessible to all residents, preferably within their communities, as outlined by the Rose Isabel Williams Mental Health Reform Act of 2011. The bill details the structure and powers of the State Board of Mental Health and the State Department of Mental Health, including the appointment of board members, the establishment of divisions within the department, and the board's responsibilities in developing strategic plans, setting standards for community mental health centers, and overseeing various programs. It also addresses specific aspects of civil commitment procedures, including pre-affidavit screenings, court processes, and the roles of community mental health centers and holding facilities. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for fraud prevention in Medicaid claims, the establishment of a Division of Autism Services, and the authorization for regional commissions to operate primary care health clinics and pursue Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) status. The legislation also clarifies procedures for transferring beds in intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and outlines the responsibilities of sheriffs and chancery clerks in commitment and transportation processes.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-4-1, 41-4-2, 41-4-3, 41-4-5, 41-4-7, 41-4-8, 41-4-9, 41-4-11, 41-4-13, 41-4-17, 41-4-18, 41-4-19, 41-4-21, 41-4-23, 41-4-25, 41-4-27, 41-4-29, 41-19-33, 41-19-43, 41-19-45, 41-21-63, 41-21-65, 41-21-67, 41-21-68, 41-21-71, 41-21-73, 41-21-77, 41-21-87, 41-21-143 And 41-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Department Of Mental Health And Community Mental Health Centers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2735 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Medicaid; make various amendments to the provisions of the program.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Mississippi's Medicaid program, aiming to update eligibility criteria, expand coverage, and refine provider reimbursement and program administration. Key provisions include extending Medicaid eligibility for children in foster care up to age 26, allowing men of reproductive age to be eligible for family planning services, and removing the requirement for the Division of Medicaid to seek federal waivers for certain end-stage renal disease, cancer, and transplant patients. The bill also allows rural hospitals to opt out of the Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) methodology for outpatient services, permits payments to nursing and intermediate care facilities for patient home leave days, and mandates updates to payment systems to comply with federal law. It introduces a quality or value-based component to nursing facility payments, requires pediatricians to be reimbursed at 100% of the Medicare rate for certain primary care services, and sets reimbursement for Ambulatory Surgical Care (ASC) at 85% of the Medicare ASC rate. The bill authorizes alternative models for distributing medical claims and supplemental payments for hospitals, allows contracting with the State Department of Health for perinatal high-risk management services, and permits reimbursement for services at Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers. It removes a repealed provision regarding border city pediatric teaching hospitals and expedites legislative notice for proposed rate changes and state plan amendments. Effective July 1, 2027, ambulance providers will be reimbursed for assessment, triage, or treatment services. The bill also extends contracts for Medicaid Enterprise System and fiscal agent services, allows for a two-year contract for eligibility system support, and streamlines prior authorization by allowing insurers to accept Division of Medicaid authorization. Importantly, it prohibits reimbursement or coverage for gender transition procedures for any person and allows quarterly hospital assessments to exceed previous quarters by a larger amount if necessary to maximize federal funds. Finally, it establishes a Medicaid Advisory Committee and Beneficiary Advisory Council, with existing members of the Medical Care Advisory Committee transitioning to the new Medicaid Advisory Committee.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 43-13-115, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Eligibility And To Modify Age And Income And Eligibility Criteria To Reflect The Current Criteria; To Provide That Men Of Reproductive Age Are Eligible Under The Family Planning Program; To Conform With Federal Law To Allow Children In Foster Care To Be Eligible Until Their 26th Birthday; To Eliminate The Requirement That The Division Must Apply To Cms For Waivers To Provide Services For Certain Individuals Who Are End Stage Renal Disease Patients On Dialysis, Cancer Patients On Chemotherapy Or Organ Transplant Recipients On Antirejection Drugs; To Amend Section 43-13-117, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Certain Technical Amendments To The Provisions That Provide For Medicaid Services To Comply With Federal Law; To Enable Rural Hospitals To Elect Against Reimbursement For Outpatient Hospital Services Using The Ambulatory Payment Classification (apc) Methodology; To Authorize The Division To Make Payment To Nursing Facilities And To Intermediate Care Facilities For Each Day, Not Exceeding 21 Days Per Year For Nursing Facilities Or 31 Days Per Year For Intermediate Care Facilities, That A Patient Is Absent From The Facility On Home Leave; To Require The Division To Update The Case-mix Payment System And Fair Rental Reimbursement System As Necessary To Maintain Compliance With Federal Law; To Authorize The Division To Implement A Quality Or Value-based Component To The Nursing Facility Payment System; To Require The Division To Reimburse Pediatricians For Certain Primary Care Services As Defined By The Division At 100% Of The Rate Established Under Medicare; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse Ambulatory Surgical Care (asc) Based On 85% Of The Medicare Asc Payment System Rate In Effect July 1 Of Each Year As Set By Cms; To Provide That The Division May Develop Alternative Models For Distribution Of Medical Claims And Supplemental Payments For Inpatient And Outpatient Hospital Services; To Authorize The Division To Contract With The State Department Of Health To Provide For A Perinatal High Risk-management/infant Services System For Any Eligible Beneficiary That Cannot Receive Such Services Under A Different Program; To Authorize The Division To Reimburse For Services At Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers; To Delete The Provision Of Law That Provides That The Division Shall Reimburse For Outpatient Hospital Services Provided To Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries Under The Age Of 21 Years By Border City University-affiliated Pediatric Teaching Hospitals, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law In 2024; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For Proposed Rate Changes And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Authorize The Division, Effective July 1, 2027, To Reimburse Ambulance Transportation Service Providers That Provide An Assessment, Triage Or Treatment For Eligible Medicaid Beneficiaries; To Set Certain Reimbursement Levels For Such Providers; To Delete The Date Of The Repealer On Such Section; To Amend Section 43-13-121, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Division To Extend Its Medicaid Enterprise System And Fiscal Agent Services, Including All Related Components And Services, Contracts In Effect On June 30, 2026, For Additional Contract Periods At The Discretion Of The Division; To Authorize The Division To Enter Into A Two-year Contract Ending No Later Than June 30, 2028, With A Vendor To Provide Support Of The Division's Eligibility System; To Reduce The Length Of Notice The Division Must Provide The Medicaid Committee Chairmen For A Proposed State Plan Amendment And To Provide That Such Legislative Notice May Be Expedited; To Amend Section 43-13-305, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That When A Third Party Payor Requires Prior Authorization For An Item Or Service Furnished To A Medicaid Recipient, The Payor Shall Accept Authorization Provided By The Division Of Medicaid That The Item Or Service Is Covered Under The State Plan As If Such Authorization Were The Prior Authorization Made By The Third Party Payor For Such Item Or Service; To Amend Section 43-13-117.7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Division Shall Not Reimburse Or Provide Coverage For Gender Transition Procedures For Any Person; To Amend Section 43-13-145, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Quarterly Hospital Assessment May Exceed The Assessment In The Prior Quarter By More Than $3,750,000.00 If Such Increase Is To Maximize Federal Funds That Are Available To Reimburse Hospitals For Services Provided Under New Programs For Hospitals, For Increased Supplemental Payment Programs For Hospitals Or To Assist With State Matching Funds As Authorized By The Legislature; To Amend Section 43-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish A Medicaid Advisory Committee And Beneficiary Advisory Council In Accordance With Federal Law; To Provide That All Members Of The Previously Established Medical Care Advisory Committee Serving On January 1, 2026, Shall Be Selected To Serve On The Medicaid Advisory Committee, And Such Members Shall Serve Until July 1, 2029; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KS bill #HB2703 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act to require a report specifying the financial impact to covered individuals resulting from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act, requires the Kansas Department of Insurance to create a report detailing the financial impact on individuals covered by health insurance if certain proposed legislation is passed. This report would be generated upon a legislator's request and would involve the Department of Insurance collecting data from health insurers and administrators, which are entities that manage health insurance plans. The data collected would include whether the proposed legislation would be superseded by federal law, the anticipated increase or decrease in insurance premiums, the total number of Kansans expected to be affected by premium changes, and an estimate of the net cost changes for individuals, considering both premiums and cost-sharing (which refers to out-of-pocket expenses like deductibles, coinsurance, or copayments). The final report will present aggregated and deidentified data, protecting the privacy of individual insurers and their trade secrets, and this information will be considered confidential and not subject to public records requests or admissible in private lawsuits until July 1, 2031, unless re-enacted by the legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to accident and health coverage; enacting the Kansas health insurance affordability transparency act; requiring the Kansas department of insurance to prepare a report upon the request of a legislator concerning the financial impact to covered individuals that would result from the passage of certain health insurance legislation.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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NE bill #LB950 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Change provisions relating to uniform prior authorization forms, the designated health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Nebraska laws concerning health information and insurance processes. It updates requirements for uniform prior authorization request forms, which are standardized documents used by healthcare providers to request approval from insurance companies before providing certain services or medications; these forms must be used by healthcare providers and accepted by utilization review agents (companies that review and approve healthcare services for insurance plans) starting January 1, 2026, unless an exemption is granted for electronic prior authorization systems. The bill also expands the scope of the Population Health Information Act, which designates a health information exchange (a system for securely sharing electronic health records) to provide real-time access to patient information for healthcare providers, and clarifies that this exchange should not include claims data used for billing. Additionally, it adjusts the composition of the Health Information Technology Board, which advises on health information technology matters, by adding a representative from an insurer that offers health insurance plans and increasing the number of representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services. Finally, it mandates that the Health Information Technology Board adopt rules and regulations to implement the Population Health Information Act.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to insurance; to amend sections 81-6,123, 81-6,125, 81-6,127, and 81-6,128, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 44-5437, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to uniform prior authorization request forms as prescribed; to change requirements for the designated health information exchange; to change duties of the Health Information Technology Board; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Eliot Bostar (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance AM1881 filed
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OK bill #HB3521 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Financial institutions; Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; Banking Commissioner; Oklahoma State Banking Board; licenses; felony; repealer; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act," replacing existing state laws to modernize the regulation of money transmission businesses, which involves activities like selling payment instruments, stored value, or receiving money for transmission. The Act grants broad administrative authority to the State Banking Commissioner to interpret, administer, and enforce these regulations, including the power to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and collect fees to cover costs. It also establishes licensing requirements for money transmitters, with a nonrefundable application fee of $4,000 and a license fee of $3,000, and requires annual license renewals for $3,000. The bill aims to enhance public protection from financial crime, standardize regulatory processes, and modernize safety and soundness requirements. It introduces penalties for violations, including a Class D1 felony for intentionally making false statements or knowingly engaging in unlicensed money transmission activities, and allows for fines up to $5,000 per violation. The Act also updates references to other laws, repeals existing money transmission statutes, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to financial institutions; creating the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; providing legislative intent; defining terms; exempting certain individuals from the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; permitting the Commissioner of the Banking Department to require proof of exemption; empowering the Commissioner in order to carry out the purposes of the act; granting the Commissioner broad administrative authority to administer, interpret, and enforce act; authorizing Commissioner to promulgate rules; authorizing the Commissioner to recover costs by imposing and collecting fees and costs; exempting information obtained by the Commissioner from the Oklahoma Open Records Act; permitting disclosure of information under certain circumstances; permitting the Commissioner to disclose list of all licensees and aggregated financial or transactional data; listing information that can be disclosed; permitting the Commissioner to conduct investigations to administer and enforce the act; granting the Commissioner power to administer oaths, subpoena witnesses, compel attendance, take evidence, and require production of documents; authorizing the Commissioner to file an application with a district court to order a person to appear before the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct an examination or investigation of a licensee; listing permissible examination or investigation approaches; requiring a licensee or delegate provide all records to the Commissioner; requiring a licensee to pay all costs reasonably incurred during an examination; authorizing and encouraging Commissioner to participate in multistate supervisory processes; clarifying section does not constitute waiver of Commissioner's authority to conduct an examination or investigation; clarifying effect of federal law on act; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission unless licensed; exempting certain persons from licensure; providing that a license is not transferable or assignable; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish consistent licensing between the state; empowering and encouraging the Commissioner to establish relationships or contracts with the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; authorizing the Commissioner to utilize the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry for all aspect of licensing; permitting the Commissioner to waive or modify requirements as necessary to participate in the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System and Registry; requiring applicants for license use form prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing Commissioner to create form and change form as necessary; requiring the application to contain certain information; adding application requirements for corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, or other legal entities; providing for a nonrefundable application fee of Four Thousand Dollars and a nonrefundable license fee of Three Thousand Dollars; permitting the Commissioner to waive one or more of the application requirements; requiring an individual in control of a licensee or applicant, an individual that seeks to acquire control of a licensee, or each key individual to furnish to the Commissioner certain information; requiring international individuals to provide certain information; providing process for granting or denying applications for licensure; clarifying meaning of determination by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to conduct on-site investigation of an applicant; requiring the application to pay reasonable cost of on-site investigation; permitting the Commissioner to issue license if certain conditions are met; requiring formal written notice of a denial of a license application and the specific reasons for the denial; authorizing applicant to appeal Commissioner's denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; permitting denial of an applicant if applicant was denied a license in the state in which the applicant is located or based on the findings of another state; requiring a license be renewed annually; providing for a Three Thousand Dollar renewal fee; providing procedure for renewal; permitting the Commissioner to extend a renewal date for good cause; permitting the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license in accordance with this act; requiring prior written approval for any person to acquire control of a licensee; providing procedure for acquiring control of a licensee; providing for a nonrefundable fee of Four Thousand Dollars; authorizing the Commissioner to approve an acquisition of control if certain conditions are met; requiring formal notice of denial of an application to acquire control and to specify the reasons for denial; permitting applicant to appeal denial to the Oklahoma State Banking Board; exempting certain persons from requirements; requiring notification to the Commissioner of acquisition of control by exempted persons; exempting certain circumstances from application requirement; providing procedure for adding or replacing any key individual; requiring licensees to submit a report of condition; providing procedure and requirements for report; requiring yearly audited financial statement; setting requirements for audited financial statement; requiring report of authorized delegates; providing for contents of the report; requiring licensee file a report if certain events occur or the occurrence of a felony charge or conviction; requiring licensees to comply with federal and state reporting requirements; providing for the retention of records; permitting records be maintained in any form; requiring records be open to inspection by Commissioner; defining remit; providing procedure to be authorized to conduct business through an authorized delegate; requiring written contract; requiring licensee to notify authorized delegate of licensee's suspension, revocation, surrender, or expiration; providing effect of comingling funds by authorized delegate; prohibiting use of subdelegate; prohibiting a person from engaging in the business of money transmission on behalf of a person not incompliance with act; requiring licensees to forward money in accordance with an agreement unless licensee has a reasonable belief sender is victim of fraud or of a possible occurrence of a crime or violation of a law, rule, or regulation; exempting certain transmission of money from certain requirements; requiring licensee refund money upon written request except under certain circumstances; exempting certain transmission of money from requirements of section; defining receipt; requiring licensee or authorized delegate provide a receipt; listing requirements for receipt; requiring licensees that provide payroll processing services to provide certain information; requiring licensees to retain certain net worth; authorizing the Commissioner to exempt licensees for good cause from net worth requirement; requiring surety bond; requiring licensees to maintain permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to limit the extent to which certain specific investments may be considered permissible investments; authorizing statutory trust; exempting permissible investments impressed with a trust from attachment, levy, or sequestration except for a beneficiary; requiring Commissioner to notify other states of existence of statutory trust; authorizing Commissioner to allow other types of investments; providing for types of permissible investments; authorizing the Commissioner to suspend or revoke a license for certain reasons; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether a licensee is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the Commissioner to issue an order suspending or revoking the designation of an authorized delegate if the Commissioner makes certain findings; permitting the Commissioner to consider certain information in determining whether an authorized delegate is engaging in unsafe or unsound practice; permitting the authorized delegate to apply for relief from suspension or revocation according to procedure prescribed by the Commissioner; authorizing the Commissioner to issue cease and desist orders; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to appeal an order to cease and desist; authorizing the Commissioner to enter into consent orders; providing procedure and requirements for consent orders; deeming consent orders are final order and may not be appealed; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who intentionally makes a false statement, misrepresentation, or false certification in a record filed or required to be maintained under this act or that intentionally makes a false entry or omits a material entry in such a record; prescribing penalties; creating a Class D1 felony for any person who knowingly engages in an activity for which a license is required under this act without being licensed under this act; prescribing penalties; authorizing the Commissioner to assess fines for violation of the act in an amount not to exceed Five Thousand Dollars per violation; permitting the Commissioner to assess costs and expenses for investigation and prosecution; permitting the Commissioner to issue a cease and desist for violation of Section 12 of this act; authorizing the Commissioner to petition the District Court of Oklahoma County to issue a temporary restraining order; providing effect of cease and desist order; permitting licensee or authorized delegate to file an appeal with the Oklahoma State Banking Board; authorizing transition period for persons providing payroll processing services in this state; amending Section 2, Chapter 363, O.S.L. 2025 (6 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1520.1), which relates to digital asset kiosk operators; updating reference; amending Section 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20N), which relates to Class D1 offenses; adding crimes to list; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1268.8, as amended by Section 129, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1268.8), which relates to the use of money transmission in violation of the Oklahoma Antiterrorism Act; updating references; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-503.1b, 2-503.1d, as amended by Section 278, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1d), 2-503.1e, as amended by Section 279, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-503.1e), 2-503.1h, 2-503.1i, 2-503.1j, and 2-503.1l, which relate to the enforcement and administration of the Uniform Dangerous Substances Act; updating references; repealing 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 1511, 1512, 1513, 1514, and 1515, which relate to the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : T.J. Marti (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
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NH bill #HB164 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Relative to local records retention.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates $150,000 for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026, to fund a local government records manager position and establish a publicly accessible website for local electronic records, allowing for their retention and public access. The bill amends existing laws to require the director of state archives to designate such a website with the approval of the municipal records board, and authorizes the local government records manager, or the state archivist if the role is unfilled, to hire specialists to develop and maintain this website. It also clarifies that electronic municipal records stored on this designated website can serve as the official record, eliminating the need for municipalities to keep additional copies if public access is provided cost-free. Furthermore, the bill updates provisions regarding public access to governmental records, allowing for the provision of a website domain name if the record is uploaded online.
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Bill Summary: This bill funds and equips the local government record manager with online storage of records that are available for public access.
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• Introduced: 01/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Joe Alexander (R)*, Bob Lynn (R), Katelyn Kuttab (R), Paul Berch (D), Dan Innis (R), Keith Murphy (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/06/2025
• Last Action: Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing (09:15:00 3/3/2026 Room 122-123, State House)
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MS bill #SB2679 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Land Bank Act; local government transfer vacant and abandoned property to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Mississippi Land Bank Act," establishes a framework for local governments in Mississippi to create land banks, which are public entities designed to address the problem of vacant and abandoned properties that are not contributing to the local economy. These land banks, which can be formed by individual local governments or cooperatively, will have the authority to acquire, manage, redevelop, and dispose of such properties. Key powers granted to land banks include the ability to clear titles to properties, establish financing structures for redevelopment (including utilizing tax credits), issue bonds, and accept tax-forfeited properties from the Secretary of State. The act aims to provide local governments with the necessary tools to return blighted properties to productive use, thereby strengthening the state's economy and communities.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "mississippi Land Bank Act" To Promote Returning Blighted Or Abandoned Properties To Commerce Through The Creation Of Land Banks By Local Governments, Acting Individually Or Cooperatively With Other Local Governments; To Provide For The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop, And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Related Functions, Such As Managing Property Owned By The Land Bank, Quieting And Confirming Title To Property, Establishing Redevelopment And Financing Structures (including Those To Facilitate Tax Credits And Subsidiary Entities), Financing Redevelopment, Issuing Bonds, And Accepting Tax Forfeited Properties From The Secretary Of State; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Chris Johnson (R)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sarita Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KS bill #SB229 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Providing amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions should follow specified review procedures by the legislature, authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria and integrating such plans into the employment security law, updating and reorganizing statutory language, enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines, upd
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the employment security law to require legislative review for any amendments, suspensions, or repeals of its provisions, ensuring these changes follow specific legislative procedures, including actuarial impact analyses and public comment opportunities. It also authorizes the Secretary of Labor to approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if they meet criteria such as being employer-funded and complying with federal guidelines, ensuring these plans do not disqualify employees from receiving state unemployment benefits. The bill reorganizes and updates terminology within the employment security law for clarity and enhances federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines. Additionally, it modifies provisions related to temporary unemployment benefits, extending them up to eight weeks, refines rate table and experience-rating provisions, discontinues certain debt-relief measures for employers with negative balances, updates suitable work and disqualification conditions, and assigns new publication and data reporting duties to the Secretary of Labor. The bill also includes provisions for criminal penalties for fraud, consolidates provisions for domestic violence survivors, and repeals redundant sections of the existing law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning labor and employment; relating to the employment security law; providing amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions should follow specified review procedures by legislative committees of both houses; authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria, including compliance with federal guidance and being employer funded; ensuring that supplemental unemployment benefit plans do not disqualify employees from state unemployment benefits; requiring the secretary to maintain a registry of authorized plans and monitor the impact of such plans on the employment security trust fund; updating terminology and reorganizing sections for improved readability and compliance; enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines; integrating supplemental unemployment benefit plans into the current statutory framework; authorizing the secretary to adopt rules and regulations for supplemental unemployment benefits; updating provisions pertaining to temporary unemployment benefits and benefit exhaustion; providing that such benefits may extend for up to eight weeks; refining rate table and experience-rating provisions; discontinuing certain debt-relief provisions for negative balance employers; updating provisions for determining suitable work and disqualification conditions for unemployment benefits; providing for certain publication and data reporting duties of the secretary; criminal provisions and penalties for fraud; consolidating provisions of the employment security insurance act for domestic violence survivors and repealing redundant sections; amending K.S.A. 44-701, 44-702, 44-704a, 44-704b, 44-710d, 44- 710e, 44-710f, 44-710i, 44-711, 44-712, 44-713, 44-713a, 44-714, 44- 715, 44-716, 44-716a, 44-718, 44-719, 44-720, 44-721, 44-722, 44- 723, 44-724, 44-725, 44-727, 44-758, 44-760, 44-765, 44-766, 44-767, 44-768, 44-769, 44-770, 44-773 and 44-777 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 44- 703, 44-704, 44-705, 44-706, 44-710, 44-710a, 44-710b, 44-717, 44- 772, 44-774, 44-775 and 79-3234 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 44-706a, 44-761, 44-762, 44-763 and 44-764.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Report recommending substitute bill be passed by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
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MS bill #SB2419 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Office of Workforce Development; authorize to implement and oversee an employee childcare tuition assistance program.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development to establish and manage an employee childcare tuition assistance partnership program, which aims to support employees by helping with the cost of childcare. The bill amends Section 37-153-7 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which outlines the structure and duties of the Office of Workforce Development and the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, a body composed of business, labor, and government representatives that advises the office. The addition of a new provision, marked by "(j)", specifically grants the Office of Workforce Development the authority to implement and oversee this new childcare tuition assistance program.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Office Of Workforce Development To Implement And Oversee An Employee Childcare Tuition Assistance Partnership Program; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Nicole Boyd (R)*, Gary Brumfield (D)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MI bill #HB5641 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Trade: other; Michigan international trade commission; establish. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Michigan International Trade Commission, a new body within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, to advise the state on international trade matters. The commission will be composed of nine members appointed by the governor, representing various sectors including agriculture, shipping, healthcare, automotive manufacturing, financial services, organized labor, and international trade policy experts. The commission's duties include analyzing international trade's impact on Michigan industries, informing the public about the state's competitiveness in global markets, providing quarterly reports to the legislature on the trade impact of tariffs, and making recommendations to the governor and legislature on how to enhance Michigan's global economic competitiveness. Members will not receive a salary but can be reimbursed for expenses, and the commission's operations will adhere to open meeting and freedom of information laws.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the Michigan international trade commission and prescribe its powers and duties; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Noah Arbit (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 02/26/2026
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MI bill #HB5544 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," aims to update and consolidate Michigan's laws governing money transmitters, which are businesses that transmit money on behalf of others. It requires these businesses to be licensed and establishes clear rules for their operation, including definitions for terms like "money transmission" (selling or issuing payment instruments, selling stored value, or receiving money for transmission) and "authorized delegate" (a person authorized by a licensee to conduct money transmission on their behalf). The act emphasizes coordination between states to reduce regulatory burdens, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing, and modernize financial safety requirements. It also outlines exemptions for certain entities like banks and governmental agencies, details licensing procedures, reporting requirements, and prudential standards such as maintaining a certain tangible net worth and providing security through a surety bond or deposit. The bill also addresses the acquisition of control of licensees, reporting of key individuals, and enforcement actions, including penalties and civil sanctions for violations, and repeals existing money transmission laws effective July 1, 2026, with the new act taking effect on January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the business of money transmission; to require the licensing of persons engaged in the business of money transmission; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local officers and entities; to prescribe penalties and civil sanctions; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Sarah Lightner (R)*, Mark Tisdel (R), David Martin (R), Brenda Carter (D), Will Snyder (D), Bill Schuette (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Finance (10:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 521, House Office Building)
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MS bill #SB2372 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Filing fees; amend usage of monies in the Local Government Records Management Fund.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law in Mississippi to allow money collected in the Local Government Records Management Fund to be used by the Department of Archives and History to provide services to counties and municipalities. These services include assistance with records management, historic preservation, and museum services, expanding the fund's previous use which was limited to supporting the department's Local Government Records Office and a grant program. The Local Government Records Management Fund is generated from a $1.00 filing fee collected by county and municipal officials for each public record filed, with a portion of that fee being remitted to the state.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Monies In The Local Government Records Management Fund To Be Expended To Support The Department Of Archives And History Services To Counties And Municipalities Related To Record Management, Historic Preservation And Museum Services; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Thompson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2454 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status, definitions, procedure, fines and temporary practice authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises various aspects of the Mississippi Medical Practice Act, including definitions, licensure procedures, disciplinary actions, and temporary practice authority. Key changes include clarifying that "practice of medicine" encompasses both allopathic and osteopathic medicine, and defining "physician" as a medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine. The bill expands the list of individuals exempt from licensure, such as those practicing midwifery, and clarifies procedures for obtaining and renewing licenses, including provisions for electronic renewal notices and requesting retired status. It also outlines stricter procedures for disciplinary actions, including a higher evidentiary standard for the Board of Medical Licensure, and grants the board enhanced subpoena powers and the ability to seek injunctive relief against unlawful practice. Furthermore, the bill introduces behavioral conduct as a reason for license restriction, clarifies procedures for disabled physicians, and mandates that the Mississippi Physician Health Program provide performance statistics to the Board. Finally, it adds three public members to the Board of Medical Licensure who are not related to the healthcare industry, and repeals several outdated sections related to board meetings, fees, and specific licensure procedures, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-25-1, 73-25-3, 73-25-5, 73-25-14, 73-25-17, 73-25-18, 73-25-21, 73-25-23, 73-25-27, 73-25-28, 73-25-29, 73-25-30, 73-25-31, 73-25-32, 73-25-33, 73-25-34, 73-25-53, 73-25-55, 73-25-57, 73-25-59, 73-25-61, 73-25-63, 73-25-65, 73-25-83, 73-25-87 And 73-25-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions Under The Medical Practice Act And To Identify Individuals For Whom The Medical Practice Act Does Not Apply; To Clarify Certain Procedures To Obtain A License To Practice Medicine; To Provide For Electronic Notice Of License Renewal; To Provide Procedures For Physicians To Request Retired Status; To Clarify Procedures For The Issuance Of A Temporary License To Practice Medicine; To Clarify Procedures For Issuance Of A License By Reciprocity; To Revise Certain Procedures For Disciplinary Action Against Licensees, The Evidentiary Standard To Be Applied By The Board Of Medical Licensure In A Determination Regarding Disciplinary Action, The Issuance Of Subpoenas By The Board, The Grounds For Disciplinary Action, The Options Available To The Board Following Disciplinary Hearings Against Licensees, And Petitions For Reinstatement Of Licenses; To Clarify The Action Of The Unlawful Practice Of Medicine And The Authority Of The Board To Seek Injunctive Relief; To Delete A Certain Exception To Licensure; To Include Behavioral Conduct That Could Be Addressed By Treatment To The List Of Reasons A Licensee Shall Be Subject To Restriction Of Their License; To Clarify Certain Procedures Under The Disabled Physician Law; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Revise Disciplinary Action That The Board Is Authorized To Take, Including Placing A Licensee On Probation Or Imposing A Punitive Fine; To Provide That A Hearing Must Be Held Within 30 Days If The Board Determines That A Physician's Continuation Of Practice Is An Immediate Danger; To Exclude Individuals Engaged Solely In The Practice Of Midwifery From The Chapter; To Conform To The Provisions Of The Act; To Create New Section 73-43-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Physician Health Program To Provide Performance Statistics To The State Board Of Medical Licensure; To Amend Section 73-43-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Additional Members Of The Board Who Shall Be Members Of The Public Not Related To The Healthcare Industry; To Repeal Sections 73-25-7, 73-25-9, 73-25-15, 73-25-19, 73-25-25, 73-25-39 And 73-25-81, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Meet At The Capitol At Least Once Each Year For The Purpose Of Examining Applicants; Which Provides For The Fee Charged By The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Apply For A License To Practice; Which Provides For The Procedures For Lost Medical Licenses; Which Provides For Certain Provisions Related To Nonresident Physicians; Which Provides For Certain Procedures For Those Desiring To Practice Osteopathic Medicine In The State; Which Allows The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Contract For The Acquisition Of Books And Other Records; Which Provides A Technical Reference To The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2821 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Capital sexual battery; create crime of.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the crime of "capital sexual battery" in Mississippi, which applies to individuals 18 years or older who commit sexual battery against a person under 12 years old, or injure the sexual organs of such a victim during an attempted sexual battery. If convicted of this capital felony, the defendant faces a separate sentencing proceeding to determine whether they should receive the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. The bill outlines a detailed process for this sentencing proceeding, including the presentation of aggravating factors (reasons to impose the death penalty) and mitigating circumstances (reasons to impose a lesser sentence), jury recommendations, and the judge's final decision. It also specifies that if the death penalty is not imposed, life imprisonment without parole will be the sentence. The bill amends existing laws to conform to these new provisions, including those related to parole eligibility for individuals convicted of capital offenses and the procedures for entering protection orders into a statewide registry.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require A Separate Proceeding On The Issue Of A Penalty For The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Crime Of Capital Sexual Battery; To Authorize The Death Penalty; To Provide That If The Death Penalty Is Not Imposed Under This Act, Then Life Imprisonment Without Parole Shall Be Imposed; To Amend Sections 47-7-3, 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jeremy England (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*, Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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MS bill #SB2243 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Don Triplett Act; enact to create ombudsman office in State Department of Education.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Don Triplett Act," establishes an Office of the Ombudsman for Parental Assistance within the State Department of Education to help parents and other educational stakeholders navigate state and federal education laws and policies. The Ombudsman, who will report to the State Superintendent of Education and requires specific advanced educational and work experience, will be responsible for communicating information about educational laws, investigating parent complaints, mediating disputes between parents and schools, identifying systemic issues in school districts, and making recommendations for improvement. Importantly, all communications and records of the Ombudsman's office will be kept confidential and are exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, ensuring privacy for those seeking assistance. The office can also accept outside funding, such as grants and gifts, to support its operations, as long as its independence is maintained, and the Department of Education is directed to create necessary rules and regulations to implement this act by December 31, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act Titled The "don Triplett Act"; To Establish The Office Of The Ombudsman For Parental Assistance Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Ombudsman By The State Superintendent Of Education With The Approval Of The State Board Of Education; To Provide That The Ombudsman Shall Report To The State Superintendent Of Education; To Establish The Minimum Educational Qualifications And Work Experience, Together With Knowledge, Competencies And Responsibilities, Required For The Ombudsman Position; To Provide For Confidentiality Of Ombudsman Office Records, And To Exempt Such Records From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Allow The Ombudsman Office To Seek And Accept Certain Grants, Gifts Or Other Funds To Support Its Operations; To Authorize The Department Of Education To Adopt Any Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Nicole Boyd (R)*, Tyler McCaughn (R)*, Bart Williams (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Ben Suber (R)*, Brice Wiggins (R)*, Albert Butler (D)*, Theresa Gillespie Isom (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KY bill #HB862 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to materials, programs, or events alleged to be harmful to minors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require local school boards in Kentucky to allow parents and guardians the opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are being appealed as potentially harmful to minors during a public board meeting. If a school board denies a parent or guardian this opportunity to speak or deems the recited passage inappropriate, the bill mandates that the material, program, or event in question must be immediately declared harmful to minors and removed. This change is part of a broader complaint resolution policy for schools to address concerns raised by parents and guardians about content deemed unsuitable for students.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 158.192 to require a local board of education to allow parents and guardians an opportunity to orally recite passages from materials, programs, or events that are subject to appeal; require immediate removal of the material, program, or event if the board denies a parent or guardian the opportunity to orally recite passages.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Calloway (R)*, John Hodgson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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MS bill #HB1394 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; bring forward for purposes of amendment.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; bring forward for purposes of amendment, aims to update and consolidate various sections of Mississippi's existing laws related to the regulation of alcoholic beverages. It brings forward numerous sections from the Mississippi Code of 1972, including those detailing permit fees and taxes (Section 27-71-5), excise taxes and markups (Section 27-71-7), warehouse and distribution operations (Section 27-71-11), transportation regulations (Section 27-71-15), tax collection and fund allocation (Section 27-71-29), definitions of alcoholic beverages and related terms (Section 67-1-5), local option election procedures (Section 67-1-11), powers and duties of the Department of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division (Section 67-1-37), wholesale distribution and sales regulations (Section 67-1-41), permit types and their associated regulations (Section 67-1-51), tasting and sampling provisions for package retailers (Section 67-1-52), application requirements for permits (Section 67-1-53), disclosure of financial interests for permit applicants (Section 67-1-55), qualifications for permit issuance (Section 67-1-57), definitions related to permit applicants (Section 67-1-59), reporting requirements for manufacturers and shippers (Section 67-1-73), and the establishment of leisure and recreation districts (Section 67-1-101). Additionally, it includes provisions related to alcohol processing permits (Section 67-9-1), the use of social security numbers for child support enforcement in relation to licensing (Section 93-11-64), and regulations concerning the unlawful transportation and solicitation of alcoholic beverages (Sections 97-31-47 and 97-31-49), as well as qualifications for retailers of light wine, light spirit product, or beer (Section 67-3-19). The bill's effective date is set for July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 27-71-5, 27-71-7, 27-71-11, 27-71-15, 27-71-29, 67-1-5, 67-1-11, 67-1-37, 67-1-41, 67-1-45, 67-1-51, 67-1-52, 67-1-53, 67-1-55, 67-1-57, 67-1-59, 67-1-73, 67-1-101, 67-9-1, 93-11-64, 97-31-47, 97-31-49 And 67-3-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Alcohol Beverage Control Laws, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB4363 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Higher education; Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking authorization; selection of president; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the governing structure of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing the Board of Trustees' authority to create its own rules and policies, and it eliminates the specific process previously outlined for selecting the university's president, which involved a joint search committee of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Regents for the Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges (A&M Board). The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period for the university and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), which relates to the board of trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking Board of Trustees authorization to promulgate rules and enact policies to govern the processes and procedures of the Board; deleting obsolete transition language; striking process for selection of the president of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony Moore (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Education Oversight Committee
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OK bill #HB4229 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public buildings and public works; school districts; public schools; emergency declarations; emergency contracts; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows school districts and public schools in Oklahoma to declare an emergency to enter into emergency contracts for repairs or to restore occupancy of school buildings, but only under specific conditions. These conditions include situations where a school building is unusable due to damage or system failures, or when students are displaced from their regular classrooms. The bill clarifies that these emergency declarations are strictly for actions needed to allow students to return to their facilities or to provide temporary instruction, and they do not apply to routine maintenance, planned renovations, or projects done for convenience. Any emergency declaration must be approved by the school's governing board, documented with the specific reasons for the emergency, and kept as a public record. This new law does not change any other existing emergency contracting powers but rather defines when schools can use them.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public buildings and public works; allowing school districts or public schools to declare an emergency for purposes of entering an emergency contract; providing conditions that must exist; limiting the scope of emergency declarations to contracts and actions to restore occupancy and permit return of displaced students; clarifying what emergency declarations shall not apply to; requiring emergency declarations to be approved by governing board; requiring emergency declarations to be documented and retained as part of public record; clarifying section does not limit other granted emergency contracting authority; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Kannady (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Rules Hearing (13:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 206)
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MN bill #HF3635 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Interstate teacher mobility compact established.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact, a formal agreement between states to make it easier for licensed teachers to move and work across state lines. The compact aims to streamline the process of obtaining a teaching license in a new state, support military families by facilitating licensure for spouses, and improve the exchange of information between states regarding teacher credentials and disciplinary actions. It also seeks to remove barriers that might prevent qualified teachers from being hired or retaining their profession, while still allowing each state to maintain its authority over regulating the teaching profession. The bill defines key terms like "licensing authority" (the entity responsible for teacher licenses) and "adverse action" (disciplinary measures against a teacher), and outlines how teachers with existing, valid licenses can apply for equivalent licenses in other member states, with special provisions for active military members and their spouses. It also details the creation of an Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, manage its operations, and handle disputes, while ensuring that states retain control over their own data and regulatory processes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to education; establishing an interstate teacher mobility compact; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 122A.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Josiah Hill (D)*, Julie Greene (D), David Gottfried (D), Mary Clardy (D), Alex Falconer (D), Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: House Education Policy (15:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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MS bill #HB1660 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records Act; exempt certain records related to roadway safety from.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to exempt certain records from public disclosure, specifically those reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data that are compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning safety improvements for potential accident sites, hazardous road conditions, or railway-highway crossings, especially when these efforts are undertaken to comply with federal law or to develop highway safety construction projects that will use federal funding. The Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 is the state law that generally requires government records to be accessible to the public. This exemption aims to protect information related to roadway safety enhancements, ensuring that the planning and implementation of such projects can proceed without premature public scrutiny that might hinder their effectiveness. The bill will become effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Exempt Certain Reports, Surveys, Schedules, Lists And Data Collected For Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites And Hazardous Roadway Conditions From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Massengill (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KY bill #HB831 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to abortion.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Compassionate Care Act, amends Kentucky law regarding abortions by defining key terms such as "lethal fetal anomaly" (a condition incompatible with life outside the womb, diagnosed by two physicians) and "medical emergency" or "medically necessary" (conditions that necessitate an abortion to avert death or serious, irreversible harm to the pregnant woman's physical health, reproductive health, or a major bodily function). It expands the circumstances under which an abortion may be performed to include cases of lethal fetal anomaly, and allows abortions up to 22 weeks of gestation if the pregnancy resulted from rape or incest. The bill also permits abortions in publicly owned hospitals under certain conditions and modifies reporting requirements for abortions to include reasons such as rape or incest, while removing certain identified reports. Additionally, it repeals the requirement for spousal notification before an abortion.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 311.720, 311.7701, and 311.781 to define terms; amend KRS 311.723, 311.725, 311.727, 311.732, 311.7706, 311.772, 311.780, 311.782, and 311.783 to allow an abortion when the unborn child has a lethal fetal anomaly and delineate additional medical circumstances for the performance of an abortion; allow an abortion when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest and the gestational age of the fetus is 22 weeks or less; amend KRS 311.800 to provide for an abortion in a publicly owned hospital under certain circumstances; amend KRS 213.101 to add rape or incest to the reporting requirement and remove identified reports; amend KRS 311.990 to conform; repeal KRS 311.735, relating to notice to a spouse; provide that the Act may be cited as the Compassionate Care Act.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2026
• Added: 03/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Adam Moore (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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IL bill #SB0066 • Last Action 03/03/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board, an independent state government body designed to address high prescription drug costs. The Board will have five members appointed by the Governor who have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and will be prohibited from having conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The Board's primary functions include conducting cost reviews for specific prescription drugs that meet certain price thresholds, such as brand name drugs costing $60,000 or more per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. When a drug is found to create affordability challenges, the Board can establish an upper payment limit that applies to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the bill mandates that these upper payment limits will be based on the Medicare Maximum Fair Price, ensuring consistency with federal pricing. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the Board and requires annual reporting to the General Assembly about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. To support its operations, the Board will be funded by annual assessments on drug manufacturers, and it will have robust transparency requirements, including open meetings and public comment opportunities. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, and individuals can appeal Board decisions through an administrative and potentially judicial review process.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 01/14/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Graciela Guzmán (D)*, Robert Peters (D)*, Dave Koehler (D), Mike Simmons (D), Karina Villa (D), Mike Halpin (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Mike Porfirio (D), Laura Murphy (D), Christopher Belt (D), Celina Villanueva (D), Mark Walker (D), Kimberly Lightford (D), Doris Turner (D), Javier Cervantes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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OK bill #SB392 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission, which is responsible for representing communities affected by potential military base realignments or closures, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, and also updates the statutory language to change "vice-chair" to "vice chair." The Commission is composed of nine members, including five appointed by the Governor to represent specific military installations like Altus Air Force Base and Fort Sill, two legislative appointees who serve as non-voting members, and the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Adjutant General, also as non-voting members. The bill also clarifies that the members will not be considered public officers for certain legal purposes and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval, with the main provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5401, which relates to creation of the Commission; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2025
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Roland Pederson (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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KY bill #HB567 • Last Action 03/03/2026
AN ACT relating to open records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Kentucky's open records law to clarify who qualifies as a "resident of the Commonwealth" for the purpose of inspecting public records and to allow officials to verify residency. Specifically, it amends the definition of a resident to include foreign business entities with a physical location in Kentucky, and it allows the official custodian of public records to require applicants to present government-issued photo identification with an address as proof of residency, or an alternative form of identification if photo ID is unavailable. These changes aim to streamline the process for accessing public information while ensuring that requests come from eligible residents.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.870 to change the definition of "resident of the Commonwealth"; amend KRS 61.872 to allow the official custodian of public records to require government-issued photo identification that includes an address from an applicant requesting to inspect records as proof that they are a resident of the Commonwealth; allow the agency to require a different form of identification or proof if the applicant does not possess photo identification; amend KRS 61.876 to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick Flannery (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - House Floor Amendment 1
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MS bill #HB1126 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Teacher pay; increase for teachers and assistant teachers.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase teacher pay and improve student success initiatives. Key provisions include a $5,000 increase to the teacher salary scale and an additional $3,000 annual supplement for licensed special education teachers. It also provides a $6,000 annual salary supplement for occupational therapists and licensed school psychologists who hold national certification. The bill establishes a cap on school superintendent salaries, linking them to 250% of a teacher's salary with equivalent qualifications, including local supplements. Assistant teachers will receive a $5,000 salary increase. For public employees' retirement system (PERS) members, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical services providers joining on or after March 1, 2026, will be eligible for retirement after 25 years of service regardless of age. The bill revises criteria for retired teachers returning to teaching and increases the base student cost in the funding formula. It also renames the Office of Dropout Prevention and Compulsory School Attendance to the Office of Student Success and Graduation and the Office of Educational Participation, respectively, and reclassifies attendance officers as Student Success and Graduation Coaches, with their supervisors becoming Student Success and Graduation Regional Coordinators, also revising their minimum salary schedule and qualifications. Furthermore, the bill removes the requirement for a superintendent's consent for alternative school placements ordered by a chancellor or judge and establishes a District Improvement and Teacher Stabilization Supplement Program to provide performance- and need-based funding to underperforming districts. Finally, it adjusts payroll processing for school districts to prevent a gap between December and January pay periods.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-19-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Increase To The Teacher Salary Scale; To Provide An Additional $3,000 Annual Salary Supplement To Licensed Special Education Teachers Employed By A School District On A Full-time Basis To Provide Special Education Instruction; To Provide An $6,000.00 Annual Salary Supplement To Occupational Therapist And Licensed School Psychologist Employed By A Local School District, Who Have Received National Certification From Their Respective Certifying Entity, And Serving In The Capacity For Which The Certification Has Been Issued; To Establish A Cap On The Maximum Salary A School Superintendent May Earn Which Is Directly Correlated To His Or Her Years Of Experience, Educational Attainment, Credentials And Classification Of Licensure Endorsement In Relation To 250% Of The Salary Of Teacher With Equivalent Qualifications, Including The District Local Supplement Pay; To Amend Section 37-21-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A $5,000 Salary Increase For Assistant Teachers; To Amend Sections 25-11-103, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-123 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Law Enforcement Officers, Firefighters And Emergency Medical Services Providers Who Become Members Of The Public Employees' Retirement System On Or After March 1, 2026, Shall Be Entitled To Receive A Retirement Allowance After 25 Years Of Service Regardless Of Age; To Amend Section 25-11-126, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criteria And Scale Of Compensation For Eligible Retired Teachers Who Return To The Teaching Profession As A Contributions But Nonbenefit Accruing Member Of Pers; To Amend Section 37-151-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Amount Of The Base Student Cost; To Bring Forward Sections 37-151-201, 37-151-203, 37-151-205, 37-151-207, 37-151-211, 37-151-213, 37-57-104, 37-57-105, 37-57-107, 37-61-33, 7-7-211, 19-9-157, 19-9-171, 27-39-317, 37-3-83, 37-15-38, 37-16-3, 37-17-6, 37-22-5, 37-28-55, 37-61-3, 37-61-5, 37-61-7, 37-61-35, 37-61-37, 37-151-81, 37-151-85, 37-151-95, 37-151-97, 41-79-5, 43-17-5, 27-104-351, 37-159-7, 37-23-31, 37-23-33, 37-23-35, 37-151-209, 37-151-215, 37-57-1, 27-65-75, 1-3-26, 25-4-29, 27-25-706, 27-33-3, 29-3-47, 29-3-49, 29-3-113, 29-3-137, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 37-1-3, 37-3-11, 37-7-208, 37-7-301, 37-7-302, 37-7-303, 37-7-307, 37-7-319, 37-7-333, 37-7-419, 37-9-17, 37-9-23, 37-9-25, 37-9-33, 37-9-35, 37-9-37, 37-9-77, 37-11-11, 37-13-63, 37-13-64, 37-13-69, 37-23-1, 37-23-15, 37-23-69, 37-23-109, 37-23-179, 37-27-55, 37-27-57, 37-28-5, 37-28-53, 37-29-1, 37-29-272, 37-29-303, 37-31-13, 37-31-75, 37-35-3, 37-37-3, 37-41-7, 37-45-49, 37-47-9, 37-47-25, 37-47-33, 37-61-19, 37-61-29, 37-68-7, 37-131-7, 37-131-9, 37-131-11, 37-151-9, 37-151-87, 37-151-89, 37-151-91, 37-151-93, 37-151-99, 37-151-101, 37-151-103, 37-151-105, 37-151-107, 37-173-9, 37-173-13, 37-175-13, 37-179-3, 37-181-7 And 65-26-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; To Amend Sections 37-13-80, 37-13-81, 37-13-83, 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Names Of The Offices Of Dropout Prevention And Compulsory School Attendance To Reflect New Designations As The Office Of Student Success And Graduation And The Office Of Educational Participation, Respectively; To Assign The New Title To Individuals Who Served In The Role Of School Attendance Officers, To Now Being Referred To As Student Success And Graduation Coaches, And Their District Supervisors' Title Being Changed To Student Success And Graduation Regional Coordinators; To Revise The Minimum Salary Schedule For Student Success And Graduation Coaches Based On Education And Years Of Experience; To Revise Employment Qualifications For Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Revise The Responsibilities And Duties Of Student Success And Graduation Coaches; To Amend Section 37-13-92, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Requirement That A School District Superintendent Give Consent To A Student Being Placed In An Alternative School Program When Referred To The Program By A Dispositive Order Of A Chancellor Or Youth Court Judge; To Establish The District Improvement And Teacher Stabilization Supplement Program Within The State Department Of Education; To Provide Performance-based And Need-based Supplemental Funding To Certain Underperforming School Districts; To Prescribe Detailed Program Structure, Administration, Oversight And Enforcement Mechanisms; To Establish Clear Eligibility Standards, Measurable Benchmarks And Proportional Distribution Requirements; To Restrict And Govern The Use Of Funds; To Require Transparency, Reporting And Audit Controls; To Provide For A Sunset And Legislative Review; To Amend Section 37-9-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Time In December When School Districts Shall Process Payroll For All Employees From The Last Working Day To A Time Consistent With Other Monthly Installments As A Means Of Preventing The 45-day Gap Between Teacher Pay Periods From The December Pay Date To January Pay Date; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 24 : Jansen Owen (R)*, Kevin Felsher (R)*, Kent McCarty (R)*, Celeste Hurst (R)*, Rob Roberson (R)*, Jonathan McMillan (R)*, Joseph Tubb (R)*, Steve Lott (R)*, Clay Mansell (R)*, Lester Carpenter (R)*, Jeffery Harness (D)*, Earle Banks (D)*, Tracy Arnold (R)*, Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, Charles Blackwell (R)*, Kabir Karriem (D)*, John Faulkner (D)*, Oscar Denton (D)*, Kenji Holloway (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*, Stephanie Foster (D)*, Daryl Porter (D)*, Kimberly Remak (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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KS bill #HB2557 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Enacting and joining with other states in the interstate compact for the placement of children and authorizing the administration and implementation of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts and joins with other states in the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children, establishing a framework for interstate child placements to ensure children are placed in safe and suitable homes promptly, with ongoing supervision and communication between states. It creates an Interstate Commission for the Placement of Children to oversee the compact's implementation, develop rules, and resolve disputes, and designates a state compact administrator responsible for its administration and for entering into supplementary agreements. The bill also outlines financial responsibilities for placements, defines key terms like "approved placement" and "home study," and specifies that noncompliance with the compact by professionals providing adoption-related services is a Class C misdemeanor, while repealing existing laws related to child placement.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning children and minors; relating to the adoption and placement of a child among states; enacting the interstate compact for the placement of children; declaring legislative findings for the enactment of the compact; authorizing the administration and implementation of such compact; allowing for supplementary or financial agreements; requiring compliance with the compact and imposing a penalty for noncompliance; repealing K.S.A. 38-1201, 38- 1202, 38-1203, 38-1204, 38-1205 and 38-1206.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Child Welfare and Foster Care
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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IL bill #SB3741 • Last Action 03/03/2026
NEWBORN SCREENING ACT CHANGES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Newborn Screening Act Changes, amends existing law to allow for an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, starting July 1, 2026, to be deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specific purposes, and also expands newborn screening to include hearing conditions. It clarifies that these changes do not override or preempt any provisions of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act, and limits certain provisions to hearing screenings. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes across several other Illinois laws, including the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act, and takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Newborn Screening Act. Changes the title of the Act and the short title. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, an additional newborn screening fee of at least $45, determined by the Department by rule, may be collected and deposited into the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund for specified purposes. Provides that nothing in the Act shall be construed to override, replace, preempt, or supersede any provision, requirement, or other duty or prohibition under the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act. Limits the application of certain provisions to hearing screenings and makes technical and conforming changes. Makes conforming changes in the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mattie Hunter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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MS bill #SB2915 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Alcoholic beverages; revise provisions concerning native wine retailer's permits and festival permits.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations surrounding the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Mississippi, particularly concerning native wines and festival permits. It allows holders of a "Native Wine Retailer's Permit" to sell native wines at tasting rooms within the same county as their winery, and to establish one permanent satellite tasting room in any location where alcohol sales are permitted. Additionally, these retailers can now sell alcoholic beverages from other suppliers for on-premises consumption. The bill also removes the expiration date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue "Festival Permits," which are temporary permits for events with multiple vendors, and clarifies that distillers, wine manufacturers, and other producers can have a financial interest in these festival permits. Finally, it removes the repeal date for the annual privilege license tax associated with festival permits, ensuring these provisions remain in effect permanently.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Holder Of A Native Wine Retailer's Permit To Make Retail Sales Of Native Wines At Any Tasting Room Locations Within The Same County As The Native Winery, To Have One Permanent Satellite Tasting Room Sales Location In Any Other Location In The State That Otherwise Allows The Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages, And, When Selling To Consumers For On-premises Consumption, To Sell Alcoholic Beverages Produced By Other Suppliers; To Remove The Repealer On The Authority Of The Department Of Revenue To Issue A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-1-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date Of The Exception For Alcoholic Beverages Authorized To Be Sold By The Holder Of A Festival Permit To The Statute Requiring The Department Of Revenue To Serve As A Wholesale Distributor And Seller Of Alcoholic Beverages; To Amend Section 67-1-77, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Expiration Date On The Authority Of A Distiller, Wine Manufacturer, Rectifier, Blender Or Bottler To Have A Financial Interest In A Festival Permit; To Amend Section 67-5-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Annual Privilege License Tax For A Festival Permit; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chad McMahan (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OH bill #HB609 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Require public body to allow public comment before taking action
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code to strengthen public meeting transparency requirements for public bodies. The bill requires public bodies to establish rules that allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item, with the ability to set reasonable restrictions on the length and nature of such commentary. Specifically, the bill prohibits requiring individuals to register or obtain prior approval to speak, though public bodies may request a person's name and contact information before granting speaking permission. The legislation maintains the existing requirement that public meetings be open to the public and conducted with transparency, while providing clear guidelines for how public commentary should be handled. The bill also preserves existing exceptions for certain types of meetings and allows public bodies to set reasonable parameters around public input, such as time limits. If a public body violates these requirements, individuals can seek legal remedies, including potential injunctions and civil forfeitures. The overall intent is to ensure that citizens have a meaningful opportunity to provide input to public bodies before decisions are made.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to require a public body to allow for public commentary and testimony before taking formal action on any item.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : David Thomas (R)*, Meredith Craig (R)*, Sean Brennan (D), Chris Glassburn (D), Thomas Hall (R), Mark Johnson (R), Josh Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: House General Government D., Craig, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony (16:15:00 3/3/2026 Room 114)
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OH bill #HB481 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Allow public body executive session for employee performance
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code to explicitly allow public bodies to hold an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language that previously implied restrictions on discussing employee performance in closed sessions. The bill maintains the existing framework for executive sessions, which require a majority vote of a quorum to enter the closed session and mandate that the meeting's purpose be clearly stated. The change provides public bodies with more flexibility in addressing employee performance matters privately, while still maintaining the general principle that public business should be conducted in open meetings. The bill continues to prohibit executive sessions for disciplining elected officials for conduct related to their official duties or for their removal from office. This modification is part of Ohio's broader open meetings law, which aims to balance transparency in government operations with the need for confidential discussions in certain sensitive personnel matters.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 121.22 of the Revised Code to allow a public body to meet in an executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee or official.
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• Introduced: 09/30/2025
• Added: 09/30/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Sarah Fowler Arthur (R)*, Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (D)*, Sean Brennan (D), Mark Hiner (R), Mark Johnson (R), Roy Klopfenstein (R), Mark Sigrist (D), Josh Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/30/2025
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Piccolantonio, 2nd Hearing, Proponent Testimony (14:45:00 3/3/2026 Room 018. Chair: Thomas Hall)
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MS bill #HB1401 • Last Action 03/03/2026
MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reenacts and amends the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004, extending its repeal date to July 1, 2029, and makes several changes to its provisions. Specifically, it updates agency names, such as changing the "Office of Workforce Development" from being housed at the Department of Finance and Administration to the Department of Employment Security, and revises reporting deadlines, moving the annual report submission from October 1 to November 1. The bill also extends an exemption for the Workforce Investment Board from certain purchasing requirements until December 31, 2028, and repeals sections that mandated the establishment of local workforce investment boards in each of the state's four workforce areas and the creation of one-stop career centers affiliated with community and junior colleges, which previously designated the Mississippi Community College Board as the primary support agency for workforce development centers. Additionally, it updates references to federal workforce legislation, such as changing "Workforce Investment Act" to "Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act," and modifies the criteria for identifying high-demand occupations for industry certifications.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Reenact Sections 37-153-1 Through 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Section 37-153-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training And Education Consolidation Act Of 2004; To Amend Reenacted Sections 37-153-5, 37-153-7 And 37-153-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Agency Nomenclature And Certain Reporting Deadlines And To Extend The Date Granting An Exemption To The Workforce Investment Board From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board From Certain Purchases; To Repeal Section 37-153-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Requires The Establishment Of A Local Workforce Investment Board In Each Of The Four Workforce Areas Of The State; To Repeal Sections 37-153-11 And 37-153-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Require The Establishment Of One-stop Career Centers Affiliated With The Community And Junior Colleges And Designates The Mississippi Community College Board As The Primary Support Agency To The Workforce Development Centers; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Donnie Bell (R)*, Rodney Hall (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MN bill #HF3768 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities responsibilities clarified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies the responsibilities of juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities licensed by the Department of Corrections (DOC) in Minnesota. It establishes new sections of law detailing the inspection, licensing, and operational requirements for these facilities, which are collectively referred to as "local correctional facilities." Key provisions include requiring biennial inspections, making inspection reports publicly available online, and outlining procedures for issuing, renewing, and revoking licenses. The bill also specifies reporting requirements for critical incidents, deaths, and emergencies, and establishes death review teams for certain juvenile facilities. Furthermore, it creates a security audit group for state correctional facilities to assess and improve security practices, and clarifies that certain substance use disorder treatment programs within correctional facilities must adhere to established standards. The bill also repeals several existing sections of law related to facility licensing and supervision, consolidating and updating these provisions.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to corrections; clarifying responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 4a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 1; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Brion Curran (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: House Public Safety Finance and Policy (15:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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MS bill #HB1677 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; create.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Metro Jackson Water Authority Act," establishes a new public benefit corporation called the Metro Jackson Water Authority to manage and operate water and wastewater systems in the Metro Jackson area. The Authority will be governed by a thirteen-member Board of Directors, with appointments made by the Mayor of Jackson, the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, and other officials, aiming for representation from various sectors and expertise in relevant fields. The Authority is tasked with negotiating a lease agreement with the City of Jackson for its water and wastewater systems and will assume control upon the termination of the current federal court-ordered interim third-party manager (ITPM). The bill outlines the Authority's powers, including acquiring, constructing, operating, and maintaining water and wastewater systems, borrowing money, issuing bonds and notes, and entering into contracts with public agencies. It also details provisions for competitive procurement processes, financial management, and the appointment of a President to oversee administrative and technical activities. The Authority will be exempt from taxes and assessments on its property and income. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to allow municipalities with populations of 100,000 or more to dedicate a portion of their garbage collection and disposal fees to pay for bonds or notes issued by a public authority for water, sewer, and drainage systems, and authorizes municipalities to enter into contracts with certain counties for garbage and rubbish collection and disposal services. The bill also brings forward and amends various sections of Mississippi Code of 1972 related to municipally owned utilities to ensure consistency and provide necessary legal frameworks for the Authority's operations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Establish The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Provide For The Composition And Terms Of The Board Of Directors Of The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Require The Authority To Negotiate With The City Of Jackson To Enter Into An Agreement For The Transfer Of The Water System By Lease To The Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of A President Of The Authority Within A Certain Time Period; To Provide Powers And Duties Of The Authority; To Require The President Of The Authority To Supervise All Administrative And Technical Activities As Provided In This Act; To Provide That Employees Of The Authority Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The President; To Require The Authority To Enter Into Contracts For Major Procurements Only After A Competitive And Open Procurement Process; To Require That Monies Received Be Deposited Into Certain Operating Accounts; To Provide That Division Heads, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Are Public Servants; To Authorize Any Public Agency To Enter Into Certain Contracts With The Authority; To Provide Certain Provisions Relating To Public Convenience And Necessity; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Interim Notes; To Authorize The Authority To Provide For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Represent The Registered Owners Of Any Issue Of Bonds In The Enforcement Or Protection Of Their Rights Under Any Such Resolution, Trust Indenture Or Security Instrument; To Provide That The Authority Is Not Required To Pay Any Tax Or Assessment On Any Property Owned By The Authority Or Upon Any Income Therefrom; To Provide That The State, County, Municipalities Or Public Agencies Within The Geographic Boundaries Of The Authority Are Authorized To Advance, Such Funds Which In Their Discretion Are Necessary, Or Borrow Such Funds By Issuance Of Notes, For Initial Capital Contribution, And To Cover Start-up Costs Until Such Times As Sufficient Bonds, Assets And Revenues Have Been Secured To Satisfy The Needs Of The Authority For Its Management, Operation And Formation; To Amend Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Municipal Governing Authorities To Dedicate A Portion Of The Rates, Fees And Charges For Collecting And Disposing Of Garbage To The Payment Of Principal Of And Interest On Bonds Or Notes Issued By A Public Authority; To Amend Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Municipal Governing Authority To Enter Into Certain Contracts Upon Mutual Agreement With Certain Counties; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Special Sales Taxes For Municipalities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 21-27-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language In The Section; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-11, 21-27-13, 21-27-15, 21-27-17, 21-27-19, 21-27-21, 21-27-23, 21-27-25, 21-27-27, 21-27-29, 21-27-31, 21-27-33, 21-27-35, 21-27-37, 21-27-39, 21-27-40, 21-27-41, 21-27-43, 21-27-45, 21-27-47, 21-27-49, 21-27-51, 21-27-53, 21-27-55, 21-27-59, 21-27-61, 21-27-63, 21-27-65, 21-27-67, 21-27-69, 21-27-71, 21-27-73 And 21-27-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-33-45 And 27-39-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shanda Yates (I)*, Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
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MS bill #HB1253 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguard Honest Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, revises how voter registration applications are verified for citizenship in Mississippi. It mandates that registrars use the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to check an applicant's citizenship status. Registrars will now be required to report annually to the Secretary of State on the number of applicants flagged by SAVE and those removed from voter rolls after verification. The Secretary of State will also conduct an annual comparison of statewide election records with the SAVE database, reporting any potential mismatches to registrars, and will submit an annual report to the legislature detailing the results of the SAVE system's use. Importantly, any personally identifiable information collected through SAVE will be exempt from public disclosure under Mississippi's Public Records Act. This legislation aims to enhance the integrity of elections by strengthening citizenship verification processes for new voter registrations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The "safeguard Honest Integrity In Elections For Lasting Democracy (shield) Act"; To Amend Section 23-15-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Procedure By Which A Registrar Verifies An Applicant's Citizenship Upon Receipt Of A Completed Voter Registration Application; To Require The Registrar To Enter Each Applicant's Information Into The United States Citizenship And Immigration Service's Systematic Alien Verification For Entitlements (save); To Require Registrars To Make Annual Reports To The Secretary Of State Regarding The Number Of Applicants Flagged By A Save System Check And The Number Removed Following Confirmation; To Create New Section 23-15-165.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Conduct An Annual Comparison Of The Statewide Elections Management System Records With The Save Database And To Report Ineligible Matches To The Appropriate Registrar; To Create New Section 23-15-165.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Annually Report To The Legislature On The Results Achieved With The Save System; To Create New Section 23-15-165.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information Collected Through Use Of The Save System From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Create New Section 23-15-165.4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Severability Of The Provisions Of The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Noah Sanford (R)*, Celeste Hurst (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB534 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Health Information Exchange; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Mississippi Health Information Exchange (MSHIE) to create a statewide system for securely sharing health information electronically among licensed hospitals, healthcare providers, insurance companies (payers), public health agencies, and other authorized entities. The MSHIE will be developed and managed by a private nonprofit corporation chosen by the State Department of Health through a competitive bidding process, and this entity will not be considered a state agency. Participants in the exchange will be able to access patient data only if they have a direct relationship with the patient for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations, and they must grant other participants permission to access data related to their own patients. The bill mandates that licensed hospitals and community mental health centers connect to the exchange as a condition of their licensure, and it requires the exchange to provide real-time updates on patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, as well as a real-time bed availability system. Records shared through the exchange will be exempt from public records requests, and a dedicated fund, the Mississippi Health Information Exchange Fund, will be created to support participant costs for connecting to and using the exchange.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Mississippi Health Information Exchange For The Purpose Of Establishing A Statewide Health Information Exchange That Provides Real-time Bidirectional Patient Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data, And Otherwise Facilitates The Secure Electronic Sharing Of Health Information Between Licensed Hospitals And Practitioners, Payers, Public Health Entities And Others; To Provide That The Exchange Shall Be Developed And Administered By A Designated Entity Selected By The State Department Of Health Through A Competitive Bid Process; To Specify The Authorized And Required Participants In The Exchange; To Provide That Participants In The Exchange Are Permitted To Retrieve Or Access Identified Data Only For Patients Or Insureds With Whom The Participant Has A Treatment, Payment Or Health Care Operations Relationship; To Provide That Participants Shall Grant To Other Participants A Nonexclusive License To Retrieve And Use Identified Data Related To Their Own Patients Or Insureds; To Specify Certain Criteria That Must Be Met By The Designated Entity Selected To Develop And Administer The Exchange; To Provide That Records Transmitted To Or From The Exchange Shall Be Exempt From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Create The Mississippi Health Information Exchange Fund As A Special Fund In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Supporting Participant Connection To, Subscription For, And Ongoing Participation In The Exchange; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB2940 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act; public meeting recordings; Legislature; legislative committee meetings; monetary damages; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act, which amends Oklahoma's existing open meeting law to strengthen public recording rights at government meetings. Specifically, the bill prohibits public bodies, their staff, and security personnel from preventing individuals from recording meeting proceedings using video, audio, or other recording methods, as long as the recording does not disrupt the meeting. The bill notably extends recording permissions to include legislative committee meetings (with exceptions for confidential sessions) and the Oklahoma Legislature itself. Additionally, the bill provides a new legal remedy by allowing individuals who are unlawfully prevented from recording a public meeting to sue for monetary damages. The law will become effective on November 1, 2026, and aims to enhance transparency and public access to government proceedings by protecting citizens' rights to document official meetings.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; creating the First Amendment Open Meetings Protection Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 312, which relates to recording public meeting proceedings; clarifying that personal recordings shall not be prohibited unless they interfere with the public meeting; including the Legislature and legislative committee meetings in recording permissions; allowing monetary damages for unlawful prohibitions of recordings; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jim Olsen (R)*, Lisa Standridge (R)*, Jared Deck (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 3/3/2026 Room 4s5)
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MS bill #SB2044 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act; amend concerning confidentially.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Intercollegiate Athletics Compensation and Publicity Rights Act to establish confidentiality for agreements related to student-athletes earning compensation for their publicity rights, meaning their name, image, likeness, or fame. Specifically, it mandates that all such agreements and their terms must be kept confidential by all parties involved, with no disclosure permitted without the express written consent of everyone involved. The bill also outlines penalties for unauthorized disclosure, including civil liability for actual damages, injunctive relief to stop further disclosures, and attorney's fees and costs. Furthermore, it specifies that athlete agents who violate these confidentiality rules can face administrative sanctions, such as suspension or revocation of their registration. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi law, including allowing the Secretary of State to take action against individuals who violate these confidentiality provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-97-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Confidentiality Of Agreements And Remedies For Unauthorized Disclosure; To Amend Section 73-42-34, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Bring Forward Sections 37-97-101, 37-97-103, 37-97-107 And 37-97-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB517 • Last Action 03/03/2026
"MS Charter School Act of 2013"; bring forward provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "MS Charter School Act of 2013," brings forward existing provisions related to the establishment, governance, and administration of charter schools in Mississippi, with the intention of allowing for potential amendments. It outlines the core purposes of charter schools, such as improving student learning, closing achievement gaps, and creating new professional opportunities for educators, while emphasizing that all charter schools are public schools and cannot be formed by converting private schools. The bill defines key terms like "applicant," "authorizer" (the Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board, a state agency with exclusive chartering authority), "charter contract," and "governing board," and details the composition and responsibilities of the Authorizer Board, including its mission to authorize high-quality charter schools and its limitations on the number of applications it can approve annually. It also specifies the authorizer's duties in developing chartering policies, evaluating applications, overseeing schools, and making renewal or revocation decisions, and outlines how the authorizer is funded through a percentage of per-pupil allocations. The bill further details the application process, requiring comprehensive plans for academics, operations, student services, and finances, and establishes criteria for approving or denying applications, including provisions for expedited review of applications from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). It sets the initial charter term at five operating years, outlines the requirements for a charter contract, and defines enrollment preferences and non-discrimination policies for charter schools, ensuring they are open to all students and cannot limit admission based on protected characteristics. The bill also addresses the transfer of credits from charter schools to other public schools, requires school districts to publicize charter schools as an enrollment option, and establishes a performance framework for evaluating charter schools based on academic proficiency, growth, achievement gaps, attendance, financial performance, and board stewardship. It details the authorizer's oversight responsibilities, including annual performance reporting and corrective actions for underperforming schools, and outlines the process for charter renewal, non-renewal, or revocation, including specific grounds for closure and a protocol for managing school closures. Finally, the bill covers various operational aspects such as teacher qualifications, criminal history record checks for staff, eligibility for interscholastic programs, student enrollment certification, funding mechanisms including state and local payments, financial audit requirements, the use of remaining funds, and the right of first refusal for charter schools to purchase or lease closed public school facilities.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward 37-28-1, 37-28-3, 37-28-5, 37-28-7, 37-28-9, 37-28-11, 37-28-13, 37-28-15, 37-28-17, 37-28-19, 37-28-21, 37-28-23, 37-28-25, 37-28-27, 37-28-29, 37-28-31, 37-28-33, 37-28-35, 37-28-37, 37-28-39, 37-28-41, 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, 37-28-55, 37-28-57, 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are Provisions Providing For The Establishment, Governance And Administration Of The "mississippi Charter School Act Of 2013," For Purposes Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Randy Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #HB3494 • Last Action 03/03/2026
HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive protections for individual health data privacy in Illinois, requiring regulated entities to be transparent about their data collection, use, and sharing practices. The bill mandates that companies must obtain explicit, informed consent from individuals before collecting, processing, or selling their health data, and provides individuals with rights to confirm what data is being collected, request deletion of their data, and withdraw consent at any time. Companies are prohibited from using discriminatory practices against individuals who choose not to provide consent, and they must create clear, plain-language privacy policies that detail exactly how health data will be used. The bill also restricts geofencing around health service providers, limits government access to health data, and provides individuals with a private right of action to sue for violations, with potential damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, depending on whether the breach was negligent or intentional. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the law, and the bill includes numerous exceptions and protections to ensure it does not conflict with existing healthcare privacy laws like HIPAA.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning an individual without first obtaining valid authorization from the individual. Provides that a valid authorization to sell individual health data must contain specified information; a copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the individual; and the seller and purchaser of health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of health data for 6 years after the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. Sets forth provisions concerning the consent required for collection, sharing, and storage of health data. Provides that an individual has the right to withdraw consent from the processing of the individual's health data. Provides that it is unlawful for a regulated entity to engage in discriminatory practices against individuals solely because they have not provided consent to the processing of their health data or have exercised any other rights provided by the provisions or guaranteed by law. Sets forth provisions concerning an individual's right to confirm whether a regulated entity is collecting, selling, sharing, or storing any of the individual's health data; an individual's right to have the individual's health data that is collected by a regulated entity deleted; prohibitions regarding geofencing; and individual health data security. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce a violation of the provisions as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*, Ann Williams (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Camille Lilly (D), Kam Buckner (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Theresa Mah (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Margaret Croke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Remove Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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MD bill #HB1147 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Service Commission – Administrative Operations and Personnel Matters (Public Service Commission Flexibility Act)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill declares the Public Service Commission's (PSC) authority as an essential government function, expands the duties of the Executive Secretary to include directing administrative affairs and approving expenses, and allows for the designation of a Deputy Executive Secretary. It also requires the PSC to submit its operating budget to the Department of Budget and Management for informational purposes, maintain business and accounting records according to generally accepted principles, and undergo an annual audit by an independent certified public accountant. Furthermore, the bill broadens the types of experts the PSC can hire, including financial, modeling, and climate experts, and establishes an independent personnel management system for PSC employees based on merit, with fair procedures for hiring, promotion, termination, and grievance resolution, while ensuring permanent employees retain their state employee status for transfers and benefits. Finally, the bill exempts the PSC from state and local taxation and specifies that it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing that the exercise by the Public Service Commission of its authority is an essential government function; altering the duties of the Commission and the Executive Secretary of the Commission; providing for the designation of a certain employee as Deputy Executive Secretary of the Commission; requiring the Commission to submit certain information to the Department of Budget and Management each year, keep certain records, and submit to certain audits; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Foley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: House Environment and Transportation Hearing (13:00:00 3/3/2026 )
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MS bill #SB2114 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry under state law and require cooperation with federal authorities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill criminalizes illegal entry into Mississippi from a foreign nation at any location other than a lawful port of entry, making it a felony offense punishable by at least two years in prison. It also establishes a felony offense, in addition to penalties for the underlying crime, for any alien arrested for certain crimes who is determined to be unlawfully present in the United States, with potential additional prison time for those arrested for violent crimes or sex offenses. The bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Public Safety (DPS) determine the number and identities of illegal aliens in the state and enforce immigration laws in cooperation with federal authorities, requiring the DPS to enter into a Memorandum of Agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and directing county detention facilities to enter into agreements to participate in ICE's Section 287(g) program, which allows state and local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws. For individuals not charged with violent crimes or sex offenses, courts can order their return to their country of origin instead of prosecution, provided they agree, pay a $35,000 fine, have no prior convictions for violent crimes or sex offenses, and are not facing other felony charges; upon such an order, the Department of Corrections must notify U.S. Customs and Border Protection to arrange for repatriation. The bill also outlines affirmative defenses to prosecution, such as having lawful federal immigration status or asylum, and prohibits those charged or convicted under this act from being eligible for expunction, intensive supervision, nonadjudication, parole, or any early release programs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Define Terms; To Authorize The Department Of Public Safety To Determine The Number And Identities Of All Illegal Aliens Residing In The State Of Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Public Safety To Enforce The Immigration Laws As Authorized Pursuant To Federal Laws And The Laws Of This State; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Execute A Memorandum Of Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency As Soon As Possible; To Require Each Law Enforcement Agency Operating A County Detention Facility To Execute A Written Agreement With The United States Immigration And Customs Enforcement Agency To Participate In The Immigration Program Established Under Section 287(g); To Provide A Felony Offense For A Person Who Is An Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Enters Or Attempts To Enter This State Directly From A Foreign Nation At Any Location Other Than A Lawful Port Of Entry; To Provide A Felony Offense, In Addition To Any Existing Penalty For The Underlying Crime, For A Person Who Is Arrested For Certain Criminal Offenses And Is Determined To Be An Illegal Alien, Regardless Of National Origin, And Unlawfully Present In The United States; To Authorize A Sentencing Court To Issue A Written Order Discharging The Person And Requiring Said Individual To Return To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Direct The Court To Remand The Person Subject To The Order To The Custody Of The Department Of Corrections; To Require The Department Of Corrections To Notify The United States Customs And Border Protection Of The Department Of Homeland Security To Arrange Transportation For The Repatriation Of The Person Back To His Or Her Country Of Origin; To Provide Certain Affirmative Defenses To Prosecution Under This Act; To Provide That A Defendant Charged Or Convicted Under This Act Is Not Eligible For Expunction, An Intensive Supervision Program, Nonadjudication, Parole, Or Any Early Release Program; To Provide For Severability; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Angela Hill (R)*, Michael McLendon (R)*, Chad McMahan (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
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MS bill #HB1588 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption for Public Procurement Review Board requirements relating to rental agreements and leases.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the exemption for the Office of Workforce Development from certain requirements of the Public Procurement Review Board, which oversees state purchasing and contracting. Specifically, it extends the exemption for rental agreements and leases of real property until December 31, 2029, and adds an exemption for the purchase of personal or professional services needed for the office's operations. The bill also clarifies the office's authority to implement training programs and makes conforming changes to other state laws, including extending other unrelated exemptions set to expire in 2026 to the same 2029 date.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Expiration Date On The Exemption For The Office Of Workforce Development From The Requirements Of The Public Procurement Review Board That Relate To Rental Agreements, The Leasing Of Real Property And Add An Exemption For The Purchase Of Personal Or Professional Services For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; To Broaden The Office's Authority To Implement Training Programs To Correct Internal References To Certain Subsections That Have Been Renumbered Due To Amendments In Prior Years; To Amend Section 27-104-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Provisions Of This Act And To Extend The Date Of Other Exemptions In That Code Section That Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But That Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Donnie Bell (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #HB5130 • Last Action 03/03/2026
ILAPA-JCAR-UNRESPONSIVENESS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act to provide a mechanism for extending the second notice period for rulemaking when an agency is unresponsive to suggestions from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). Specifically, if JCAR issues a "statement of unresponsiveness," meaning the agency failed to provide a substantive response within seven days to JCAR's suggestions regarding the propriety, legal adequacy, statutory authority, economic or budgetary effects, or public policy of the proposed rule, the second notice period will automatically be extended by up to an additional 45 days. If the agency still fails to provide a substantive response within seven days of receiving this statement of unresponsiveness, the rulemaking process will be considered withdrawn. Additionally, agencies must now certify in their written notice to JCAR that no internal procedures, policies, schedules, or other factors will prevent them from substantively engaging with JCAR's suggestions during this second notice period.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. In provisions regarding the second notice period for rulemaking, provides that the second notice period shall be extended for a period not to exceed an additional 45 days if the agency has received a statement of unresponsiveness from the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. Lists the requirements for a statement of unresponsiveness. Provides that failure to provide a substantive response within 7 days after a statement of unresponsiveness is issued shall constitute a withdrawal of the rulemaking. In provisions regarding the contents of the written notice to the Joint Committee, requires a statement certifying that no procedure, policy, schedule, or other feature of the agency will prevent the agency from substantively engaging with the Joint Committee regarding suggestions made during the second notice period.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Ryan Spain (R)*, Eva-Dina Delgado (D), Jackie Haas (R), Dave Vella (D), Curtis Tarver (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
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KS bill #SB197 • Last Action 03/03/2026
House Substitute for Substitute for SB 197 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Furthering economic development by providing for authorization of a port authority by the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, authorizing redevelopment of mall facilities as STAR bond projects, allowing vertical construction for certain STAR bond projects, facilitating such projects in less-populated counties in the Wichita and Kansas City metropolitan statistical are
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the STAR Bonds Financing Act, which is a program that allows cities and counties to issue bonds to finance economic development projects. Key provisions include authorizing the unified government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas, to create a port authority, allowing for the redevelopment of certain mall facilities as STAR bond projects, and permitting vertical construction for some STAR bond projects in smaller cities. The bill also requires businesses within STAR bond project districts to provide visitor data more frequently, mandates that the Secretary of Commerce make STAR bond project information publicly available online, and prohibits the use of state general fund money to repay STAR bonds. Additionally, it prevents cities and counties from using eminent domain to acquire property for STAR bond projects and extends the expiration date of the STAR Bonds Financing Act to July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the STAR bonds financing act; relating to STAR bond project district requirements; authorizing redevelopment of certain mall facilities as eligible STAR bond projects; authorizing the secretary of commerce to approve vertical construction within certain STAR bond project districts; requiring all businesses located in a STAR bond project district to provide visitor data to the secretary of commerce on a quarterly basis instead of an annual basis; requiring the secretary to make certain information concerning STAR bond projects publicly available on the website of the department of commerce; prohibiting state general fund moneys from being pledged for the repayment of any special obligation bond issued by a city or county to finance a STAR bond project; prohibiting a city or county from using eminent domain to acquire real property for a STAR bond project; extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act to July 1, 2028; amending K.S.A. 12-17,160, 12-17,166, 12-17,172 and 12- 17,179 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 12-17,162 and 12-17,169 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Motion to accede adopted; Representative Tarwater, Representative Ward and Representative Sawyer Clayton appointed as conferees
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IA bill #SF2339 • Last Action 03/03/2026
A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.(Formerly SSB 3116.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice in other participating states through telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) and for temporary, in-person, face-to-face practice for up to thirty days per year. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services, enhance public safety, and foster cooperation among states in regulating psychologists. It establishes a commission to oversee the compact, which will become effective once enacted by seven states. The bill also defines key terms like "home state" (where a psychologist is licensed) and "receiving state" (where the patient is located for telepsychology), and outlines procedures for licensure verification, complaint investigation, and disciplinary actions.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 457.
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MS bill #SB2557 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Nicotine-adjacent products; define to prohibit distribution of to minors and for inclusion as an ENDS product.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines "nicotine-adjacent product" to include substances with a chemical structure similar to nicotine, those that mimic nicotine's effects on the central nervous system, or those marketed to evade existing regulations, and prohibits their distribution to individuals under 21 years old, with enhanced penalties for sales near educational properties or other public places. It also revises the definition of an "ENDS product" (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) to encompass these nicotine-adjacent products, ensuring they are subject to the same regulations as traditional e-cigarettes and related devices, and brings forward existing provisions for potential amendment regarding ENDS product certification and compliance with FDA regulations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 97-32-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "nicotine-adjacent Product" And To Prohibit The Sale Of Such A Product To An Individual Under 21 Years Of Age; To Amend Section 97-32-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enhanced Penalties For Distribution Of Nicotine-adjacent Products Within A Certain Proximity To Educational Property Or Other Public Places; To Amend Section 75-102-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "ends Product" To Include Nicotine-adjacent Products; To Bring Forward Section 75-102-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3130 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Gender transition procedures; state funds; parental rights; severability clause; judicial review; venue; unprofessional conduct within the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act; gender transition procedure misconduct; unprofessional conduct within the Physician Assistant Act; Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act; Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act; health services for minors; definition; referrals; aiding and abetting; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits the use of state funds for any gender transition procedures, which are defined as medical or surgical services aimed at affirming a minor's perception of their gender if it differs from their biological sex, including surgeries and puberty-blocking or hormone drugs, with specific exceptions for certain medical conditions and existing treatments. It also establishes that a parent's decision to withhold consent for such procedures for their child cannot be considered abuse or neglect, and any government agency violating this could face legal action. The bill amends existing laws to define performing, attempting to perform, or referring a child for gender transition procedures as unprofessional conduct for physicians, physician assistants, and nurses, and also makes it a felony for healthcare providers to perform or refer a child for these procedures, with provisions for civil lawsuits by parents or the child, and allows for judicial review of challenges to the act under strict scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to gender transition procedures; prohibiting state funds for use towards all gender transition procedures; declaring legal protection for parental rights; providing a severability clause; providing for judicial review; establishing venue; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 509, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 150, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 509), which relates to unprofessional conduct within the Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act; modifying gender transition procedure misconduct; amending Section 3, Chapter 150, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 519.12), which relates to unprofessional conduct within the Physician Assistant Act; modifying gender transition procedure misconduct; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 567.8, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 150, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 567.8), which relates to the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act; modifying gender transition procedure misconduct; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 637, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 168, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 637), which relates to the Oklahoma Osteopathic Medicine Act; modifying gender transition procedure misconduct; amending Section 1, Chapter 150, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2607.1), which relates to health services for minors; clarifying definition; providing definition; including referrals and aiding and abetting; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Kevin West (R)*, David Bullard (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Jim Olsen (R), Stacy Jo Adams (R), Gabe Woolley (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative(s) Adams, CrosswhiteHader
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KY bill #HB692 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act by adding new definitions to clarify what constitutes "automatic content recognition" and "smart monitor." Automatic content recognition refers to technology used by internet-connected smart televisions or monitors to identify content being displayed by analyzing audio or video fingerprints, and this type of data will now be included in the definition of "sensitive data," which already covers information like racial origin, health diagnoses, and biometric data used for identification. A "smart monitor" is defined as a digital display device with internet connectivity, application execution, and media streaming capabilities, independent of an external computer.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.3611, relating to the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, to define "automatic content recognition" and "smart monitor" and to include automatic content recognition data in the definition of "sensitive data"; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Josh Branscum (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
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CA bill #AB1939 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Professional fiduciaries: corporate practice.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2028, allows licensed professional fiduciaries to organize as professional fiduciary professional corporations, which are business entities that provide professional fiduciary services. These corporations will be regulated by the Professional Fiduciaries Bureau and must comply with the Moscone-Knox Professional Corporation Act, which governs professional corporations. The bill also expands the information that professional fiduciaries must report to the bureau, including details about any professional fiduciary corporation they work with or under, and requires professional fiduciary professional corporations to register with the Secretary of State. Furthermore, it clarifies that courts cannot appoint a professional fiduciary or a professional fiduciary professional corporation as a guardian, conservator, personal representative, or trustee unless specific licensing or exemption requirements are met, and it repeals an outdated provision that previously governed court appointments of professional fiduciaries. The bill also introduces new reporting requirements for professional fiduciary professional corporations to the bureau, with certain information kept confidential to protect client privacy.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 6501, 6534, 6561, 6584, and 6592 of, and to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 6593) to Chapter 6 of Division 3 of, the Business and Professions Code, to amend Section 13401 of the Corporations Code, and to amend Sections 60.1, 1510, 1821, 2250, 2614.7, and 2643.1 of, to add Part 9.5 (commencing with Section 310) to Division 2 of, and to repeal Section 2340 of, the Probate Code, relating to professional fiduciaries.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Heath Flora (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on B. & P. and JUD.
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KY bill #SB330 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to data centers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for data centers in Kentucky, aiming to increase transparency and prevent public agencies from entering into agreements that hide information beyond what state law already allows. It defines "data center" as a facility for storing, managing, and processing digital data, and "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement" as any contract that restricts discussing its terms beyond statutory limits. The bill explicitly states that any contract related to a data center that tries to bypass or expand upon Kentucky's Open Records Act (which governs public access to government documents) or Open Meetings Act (which governs public access to government meetings) is void. Furthermore, when certain actions are taken regarding a data center, such as signing a development agreement, issuing permits, or approving special utility rates, specific information must be made public, including the owner's identity, project location, financial incentives received, public infrastructure contributions, and projected or actual utility usage and environmental impacts, though trade secrets are still protected. Aggregated data about a data center's impact on utility rates, grid reliability, pollution, public infrastructure, and expenditures will not be considered confidential simply because it relates to a data center, but proprietary technical details will remain protected. Finally, the bill prohibits agreements from preventing local officials, utility boards, or regulatory agencies from discussing data center impacts or from restricting public participation in required hearings or proceedings.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 61 to define "data center," "nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement," and "public agency"; prohibit public agencies from entering into a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement relating to a data center that expands confidentiality beyond what is authorized by the Kentucky Revised Statutes; provide that contractual provisions relating to data centers that waive, supersede, or expand the requirements of the Kentucky Open Records Act or Kentucky Open Meetings Act are void; provide that certain information be made publicly available when certain data center-related actions are taken or documents are executed; provide that aggregated data concerning projected or actual impacts on public utilities and certain other public areas shall not be deemed confidential solely because the information relates to a data center project; prohibit a nondisclosure or confidentiality agreement from restricting the authority of a local public official to discuss data center impacts or public participation, hearings, or proceedings otherwise require by law.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Keturah Herron (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #SB0088 • Last Action 03/02/2026
School Technology Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to internet policy in public schools by defining "public school" and establishing standards for online access policies. It requires local school boards to develop, adopt, and regularly review these policies, which must restrict access to obscene material, outline how the school meets online access requirements, and include provisions for parents to request preapproved content filtering systems for student devices and to monitor student activity on school-managed devices. The policies must also inform the public about administrative procedures for enforcing the policy and handling complaints, and these procedures will be available for review at the school. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions related to internet policy in a public school.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lincoln Fillmore (R)*, Ariel Defay (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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TN bill #HB0600 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211, relative to solid waste.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which creates a comprehensive producer responsibility program for packaging materials aimed at improving recycling, reuse, and composting across the state. The legislation requires producers of goods to participate in a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) that will develop and implement a five-year plan to manage packaging waste. Key provisions include establishing a 20-member advisory board to guide the program, requiring producers to pay dues based on their packaging materials' recyclability and quantity, and creating a system for reimbursing local governments and service providers for recycling and waste management services. The bill defines various types of packaging materials and establishes exemptions for certain producers, such as small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Producers will be required to develop strategies for reducing packaging, increasing reuse and composting, and supporting recycling infrastructure. Starting January 1, 2030, producers must participate in an approved recycling plan to sell products in Tennessee, with potential civil penalties ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 per day for non-compliance. The program aims to create jobs, divert recyclable materials from landfills, recover valuable materials, and develop a more sustainable waste management system in the state.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act," which requires producers of goods to participate in a responsibility organization for recycling, reuse, and composting of certain packaging material. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 29, Part 2 and Title 68, Chapter 211.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 01/31/2025
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 12 : Bob Freeman (D)*, Bud Hulsey (R), John Clemmons (D), Sam McKenzie (D), Vincent Dixie (D), Harold Love (D), Torrey Harris (D), Karen Camper (D), Yusuf Hakeem (D), Aftyn Behn (D), Jason Powell (D), Charlie Baum (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/30/2025
• Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
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MO bill #HB2274 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact," a framework designed to make it easier for licensed teachers to move and work in different states. The compact aims to streamline the process of obtaining a teaching license in a new state, support military spouses who are teachers, and improve the exchange of information between states regarding teacher licensure and any disciplinary actions. It also seeks to help school districts hire qualified teachers by removing barriers and to support teacher retention by simplifying relicensure. The bill defines key terms like "member state" (any state that has adopted the compact), "licensing authority" (the state agency responsible for teacher licenses), and "adverse action" (any disciplinary measure taken against a teacher's license). It establishes an "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact Commission" to oversee the compact, with each member state having one delegate. The commission will create rules and bylaws to administer the compact, and it will have powers related to its budget, personnel, and legal proceedings. The compact will become effective once enacted by ten states and includes provisions for dispute resolution, termination of membership, and amendments.
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Bill Summary: Adopts the "Interstate Teacher Mobility Compact"
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ed Lewis (R)*, Brian Seitz (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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KY bill #HB794 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to financial exploitation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens protections against financial exploitation, particularly for individuals aged 65 and older, by increasing penalties for those who exploit victims. It raises the financial threshold for exploitation offenses from $300 to $500, with corresponding increases in felony classifications, meaning more severe punishments for offenders. For instance, knowingly exploiting a victim and causing a loss of over $500 now constitutes a Class B felony, up from a Class C felony. The bill also empowers the Attorney General to request the extradition of individuals charged with exploitation in Kentucky from other states, even if the crime occurred outside of Kentucky. Furthermore, it mandates that registered investment advisor representatives complete at least 3 hours of continuing education on financial exploitation each reporting period, ensuring they are better equipped to identify and prevent such crimes. Finally, financial institutions and other qualified entities are now required to develop training programs on financial exploitation, maintain records of temporary account holds placed to prevent exploitation, and establish internal review procedures before placing such holds, adding crucial safeguards for vulnerable adults.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 209.990 to add persons age 65 and older to who can be a victim of exploitation; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class C felony to a Class B felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who wantonly or recklessly exploits a victim from more than $300 to more than $500 and increase the penalty from a Class D felony to a Class C felony; increase the amount of money lost to a person who knowingly, wantonly, or recklessly exploits a victim from $300 or less to $500 or less and increase the penalty from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony; allow the Attorney General to demand the Governor of another state to surrender a person found in another state who is charged in Kentucky with exploitation; amend KRS 292.338 to require registered investment advisor representatives to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education covering financial exploitation each reporting period; amend KRS 365.245 to require a qualified person to create and maintain a record of a temporary hold, develop training policies and programs and conduct training on issues regarding financial exploitation, and develop, maintain, and enforce procedures regarding internal review before placing a temporary hold a specified adult's account.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Lockett (R)*, Sarge Pollock (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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CA bill #AB1852 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Kern Medical Education Authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kern County Grow Our Own Doctors Act, establishes the Kern Medical Education Authority if the University of California has not taken verifiable steps to establish a medical school in Kern County by July 1, 2027. If this condition is met, the California State University, Bakersfield, and the Kern Community College District will be authorized to establish a medical school in Kern County, facilitated by this new authority, which will be a local government entity governed by a Board of Governors appointed by both institutions. The authority will have powers similar to a local government, can hire employees with benefits comparable to the California State University system, and its employees will have rights to organize and participate in retirement systems like CalPERS or CalSTRS. The authority can also incur debt and issue bonds, but these obligations will not be the responsibility of the California State University or the Kern Community College District unless otherwise agreed. Upon accreditation by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education, the authority can grant Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees, and it will be subject to open meeting and public records laws, with specific exemptions for trade secrets to protect its business plans.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 99310) to Part 65 of Division 14 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to medical education.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jasmeet Bains (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HIGHER ED. and P. E. & R.
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OK bill #SB601 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; creating Death Penalty Reform Task Force. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Death Penalty Moratorium Act, which implements a temporary stay on all death penalty executions in Oklahoma until June 1, 2027. The bill prohibits the Court of Criminal Appeals from setting or executing any death penalty sentences during this period, vacates all current execution dates, and suspends related death penalty statutes. Simultaneously, the bill creates a Death Penalty Reform Task Force composed of five members appointed by key legislative and executive leaders, including representatives from the Senate, House of Representatives, and the Governor's office. The task force's primary responsibility is to review and report on the implementation of recommendations from the 2017 Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission, with a focus on examining reforms to the state's death penalty system. Task force members will serve without compensation, and the Attorney General's office will provide administrative support. The task force is required to submit an electronic report of its findings by November 30, 2026, to the Senate President Pro Tempore, House Speaker, and Governor. Importantly, the bill does not prohibit future death penalty prosecutions and does not invalidate existing death penalty judgments. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the death penalty; creating the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; providing short title; staying the execution of judgments in all death penalty cases; prohibiting the Court of Criminal Appeals from ordering the execution of judgments in death penalty cases; prohibiting the setting of execution dates; vacating all current execution dates; suspending all statutes related to death penalty sentences; returning death penalty statutes to full force and effect upon repeal of the Death Penalty Moratorium Act; providing construing provisions; creating the Death Penalty Reform Task Force; providing purpose of the task force; providing for membership; establishing date for appointing members; setting organizational meetings; providing for the selection of a chair and vice chair; stating primary function of the task force; authorizing the task force to collaborate with other agencies, organizations, entities, and educational institutions; providing quorum requirements; making meetings of the task force subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; prohibiting compensation or travel reimbursement; directing the Attorney General to provide staffing and administrative support; requiring the submission of certain report to the Legislature and Governor; providing for codification; providing for noncodification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 01/14/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Dave Rader (R)*, Danny Williams (R)*, Suzanne Schreiber (D), Ellyn Hefner (D), Mark Mann (D), Nikki Nice (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Coauthored by Senator Mann
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KS bill #SB427 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the senate committee on confirmation oversight shall have access to review tax information from the department of revenue and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to state offices who are subject to senate confirmation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Confirmation Oversight will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) for individuals appointed to state offices that require Senate confirmation. This means that these legislative leaders can examine a nominee's tax compliance and any criminal history records to help determine their suitability for the position. The bill amends existing laws to grant this access, ensuring a more thorough review process for appointees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the senate committee on confirmation oversight; clarifying that the chairperson and vice chairperson shall have access to review tax information and Kansas bureau of investigation background checks on persons appointed to office who are subject to senate confirmation; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714, 75-712 and 75- 4315d and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Monday, March 2, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 582-N
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KS bill #SB384 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Extending the application deadline for authorization to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1 and deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 30 days of submission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for school districts to become authorized as public innovative districts, which are schools that can operate with more flexibility from state regulations. Key changes include extending the application deadline from December 1 to May 1 of the preceding school year, giving districts more time to prepare their proposals. Additionally, the bill introduces a "deemed approved" clause: if the state board or the coalition board (depending on the stage of the application) does not approve or deny an application within a specified timeframe (45 days for the state board and 30 days for the coalition board), the application will automatically be considered approved. This aims to prevent delays and ensure timely decisions for districts seeking to innovate their educational programs.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to public innovative districts; extending the application deadline to operate as a public innovative district from December 1 to May 1; deeming applications approved if not approved or denied within 30 days of submission a certain number of days; amending K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Withdrawn from Committee on Ways and Means and referred to Committee of the Whole
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KY bill #SB331 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to public meetings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens public access to government meetings by requiring presiding officers to announce the general nature and reason for closed sessions, and to identify any non-members present, with these closed sessions now needing to be recorded by video or audio and stored for 180 days, though these recordings are exempt from public inspection under the Open Records Act. Public agencies must now annually adopt a schedule of their regular meetings and provide at least 24 hours but no more than 7 days' notice of their agenda, which must include general discussion items and action items, and they cannot vote on items not on the agenda unless specific exceptions apply to recesses longer than 60 minutes, in which case the meeting must be adjourned. Both regular and special meetings must now include at least 15 minutes for public comment, and individuals will no longer be required to identify themselves, provide their address, or sign up to speak at meetings. Finally, if a person successfully sues a public agency for violating these open meeting laws, the court must award them $500 for each violation, paid by the individuals found responsible, in addition to potential costs and attorney fees.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.815 to require the presiding officer of a public meeting to provide notice before going into closed session of the general nature of business to be discussed, the reason for the closed session, and any persons not members of the board, commission, committee, authority, council, or governing body of the public agency who will be present; require the closed session to be recorded by video or audio and stored for 180 days; exempt the recording of the closed session from the Open Records Act; amend KRS 61.820 to require a public agency to adopt, on an annual basis, a schedule of its regular meetings; require a public agency to provide notice of its regular meeting by publishing its agenda at least 24 hours, but not more than 7 days before the meeting; provide agenda requirements; prohibit a public agency from recessing a meeting longer than 60 minutes unless exceptions apply; require the public agency to adjourn the meeting if a recess exceeds 60 minutes; prohibit a vote on any item discussed immediately prior to the recess until the next regular meeting; require each regular meeting to include public comment of at least 15 minutes; amend KRS 61.823 to require each special meeting to include public comment of at least 15 minutes; amend KRS 61.840 to prohibit a public agency from requiring a person to identify himself or herself, provide his or her address, or sign up to speak at a meeting; amend KRS 61.848 to require a court to award a person $500, instead of $100 who prevails against a public agency for violation of the Open Meetings Act, to be paid by the person or persons who are found to have violated the act.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lindsey Tichenor (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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CA bill #SB414 • Last Action 03/02/2026
School accountability: Office of the Education Inspector General: school financial and performance audits: charter school authorization, oversight, funding, operations, and networks: flex-based instruction: local educational agency contracting.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill comprehensively reforms charter school oversight, financial auditing, and educational accountability in California. The bill establishes the Office of the Education Inspector General until January 1, 2034, which will conduct forensic audits and investigations of potential fraud or misappropriation of funds in educational agencies and charter schools. It introduces stricter financial reporting requirements for local educational agencies, including charter schools, with more detailed audit procedures and enhanced oversight mechanisms. The bill replaces the term "nonclassroom-based instruction" with "flex-based instruction" and creates new regulations for funding determinations for flex-based charter schools. It requires charter schools to meet specific expenditure thresholds for certificated staff salaries and instruction-related services, and establishes a process for the State Board of Education to review and approve funding requests. Key provisions include establishing two new grant programs: the Charter Authorizer Mentor Grant Program to provide technical assistance to chartering authorities, and the Charter School Authorizer Grant Program to help cover increased oversight costs. The bill also introduces new contracting requirements for local educational agencies, including restrictions on spending public funds and requirements for contractor qualifications. Additional requirements include more rigorous teacher credentialing monitoring, criminal background check standards for contractors, and enhanced audit procedures that require detailed reporting of financial transactions, related party relationships, and specific expenditure categories. The bill aims to increase transparency, accountability, and financial integrity in California's educational institutions, particularly charter schools.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 14500, 14502.1, 14504, 14504.2, 14505, 14506, 14507, 14508, 41020, 41020.2, 41020.3, 41020.5, 41020.8, 42238.024, 43521, 44258.9, 45037, 45125.1, 46211, 47604.1, 47604.3, 47604.32, 47604.5, 47605, 47605.1, 47612.5, 47612.7, 47613, 47614.5, 47616.7, 47634.2, 51744, 51745.6, 51747, and 51747.5 of, to amend and repeal Section 47607.2 of, to add Sections 14500.5, 14502, 41020.4, 41020.6, 46149, 47600.1, 47604.6, 47605.05, and 47634.3 to, to add and repeal Section 33309.5 of, to add Article 7 (commencing with Section 47670) to Chapter 6 of Part 26.8 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, and to add Article 11 (commencing with Section 51820) and Article 11.5 (commencing with Section 51827) to Chapter 5 of Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of, the Education Code, and to amend Section 17518 of the Government Code, relating to school accountability.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 03/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelique Ashby (D)*
• Versions: 8 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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IA bill #HF930 • Last Action 03/02/2026
A bill for an act enacting the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact.(Formerly HSB 291; See HF 2498.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact, a comprehensive agreement designed to streamline the process for podiatric physicians to obtain medical licenses across multiple states. The compact creates an expedited licensure system where podiatrists who meet specific rigorous qualifications can more easily practice in different member states. To qualify, a podiatric physician must have graduated from an accredited podiatric medical school, passed national board examinations, completed an approved residency program, hold specialty certification, possess a full and unrestricted license, and have no significant criminal or disciplinary history. The compact establishes an interstate commission to administer the agreement, create rules, manage a coordinated information system, and handle joint investigations and disciplinary actions. Member states will be able to share information about podiatric physicians, conduct joint investigations, and take coordinated disciplinary actions if a physician violates professional standards. The compact becomes effective when at least four states enact it into law, and it aims to enhance healthcare access by making it easier for qualified podiatric physicians to practice across state lines while maintaining robust professional standards and patient protection mechanisms.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact. The compact establishes a system whereby a podiatrist licensed to practice in one participating state may receive an expedited license to practice in another participating state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of podiatrists in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the fourth participating state.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 03/12/2025
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/12/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn. H.J. 484.
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CA bill #SB404 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Hazardous materials: metal shredding facilities.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for metal shredding facilities in California, creating a new chapter in the Health and Safety Code that provides detailed guidelines for their operation, permitting, and oversight. The bill requires metal shredding facilities to obtain a permit from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), develop specific plans for fire prevention, environmental protection, and facility closure, and implement stringent requirements for managing metal shredder aggregate and residue. Key provisions include mandatory annual compliance inspections, public engagement requirements for permit applications, specific protocols for handling and transporting materials, and a new fee structure to support regulatory oversight. The bill aims to balance environmental protection with the economic importance of metal recycling by creating clear, industry-specific regulations that differentiate metal shredding facilities from traditional waste management operations. It also establishes monitoring requirements for air quality and potential hazardous material releases, with provisions for community notification and involvement. The legislation repeals some existing provisions related to metal shredding facilities and amends several sections of the Health and Safety Code to integrate the new regulatory approach.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 25117, 25150.87, and 41514.6 of, to add Chapter 6.4 (commencing with Section 25095) to Division 20 of, and to repeal Sections 25150.82, 25150.84, and 25150.86 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous waste.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Anna Caballero (D)*, David Alvarez (D), Jesse Arreguin (D), Mike Gipson (D), Tim Grayson (D), Mark González (D), Sasha Perez (D)
• Versions: 9 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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CA bill #SB682 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Environmental health: product safety: perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses the regulation of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a class of persistent and highly toxic chemicals widely used in various products. Starting January 1, 2028, the bill prohibits the distribution, sale, or offering for sale of cleaning products, dental floss, juvenile products, food packaging, and ski wax containing intentionally added PFAS, with some exceptions for previously used products and items governed by federal law. Additionally, from January 1, 2030, the bill will prohibit the sale of cookware containing intentionally added PFAS. The legislation requires cleaning products to comply with existing California Air Resources Board regulations regarding volatile organic compounds and prohibits using regulatory variances to meet these standards. The bill recognizes the significant health risks associated with PFAS, including potential kidney and liver damage, immune system dysfunction, developmental harm, and increased cancer risks. Manufacturers will be required to provide a certificate of compliance to the Department of Toxic Substances Control upon request, and the department is authorized to adopt regulations, test products, and assess administrative penalties for non-compliance. The overall intent is to phase out non-essential uses of PFAS to prevent further environmental contamination and protect public health.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 108076 and 108079 of, to add Chapter 17.5 (commencing with Section 109030) to Part 3 of Division 104 of, and to repeal Section 109030.3 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to product safety.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Allen (D)*
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 47
• Last Amended: 09/18/2025
• Last Action: Veto sustained.
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OK bill #SB1888 • Last Action 03/02/2026
School athletic associations; adding provisions to be included in written policy; establishing legislative review process for rules. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires school athletic associations, which are organizations that govern interscholastic sports for public schools, to include specific provisions in their written policies to maintain their membership. These provisions mandate that association records must be accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, meetings must comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act (including notice, agenda, voting, and executive session rules), and the association must undergo annual financial and compliance audits, as well as performance audits every five years. Crucially, the bill introduces a legislative review process for any new rules or changes to existing rules governing interscholastic activities; these must be submitted to legislative leadership for approval or disapproval through a joint resolution, with specific timelines and procedures for adoption or rejection, and if disapproved, the association must resubmit new rules. The bill also clarifies that students transferring to a new school district under the Education Open Transfer Act are allowed to participate in interscholastic activities at their new school upon enrollment, and it repeals a previous law related to participation after a transfer. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school athletic associations; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to requirements for school athletic association written policies; adding provisions to be included in written policy; establishing legislative review process for rules or amendments to rules adopted by a school athletic association; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 8-103.2, which relates to participation in certain competitions after certain transfer; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Casey Murdock (R)*, Tim Turner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)
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OK bill #SB1890 • Last Action 03/02/2026
School activities; creating the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission; providing for membership; providing duties. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission, a new body responsible for supervising, coordinating, and regulating secondary school activities for both public and private schools across the state. The Commission will be composed of a diverse group of individuals, including public school administrators and athletic directors from both larger and smaller districts, parents of students from various school sizes, and parents of students from private schools of different enrollment numbers, along with the Superintendent of Public Instruction or their designee. Members will be appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, with initial appointments due by August 1, 2026, and staggered terms of three, four, and five years. The Commission will hold an organizational meeting by September 1, 2026, to elect a chair and vice chair, and will meet monthly thereafter, with special meetings allowed. A quorum of ten members is required for business, and all actions must be approved by a majority vote. Members of the Legislature are prohibited from serving on the Commission while in office or for two years afterward. The Commission will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and the State Department of Education will provide office space. Beginning with the 2027-2028 school year, the Commission will be tasked with supervising and organizing all secondary school activities, including categorization of schools, scheduling competitions, hiring officials, and managing facility usage, and will have the authority to promulgate rules, hire staff, enter into agreements with private schools and national athletic associations, develop a comprehensive plan, set membership and participation fees, and cooperate with other states on program coordination. The bill also repeals an existing law related to participation in competitions after a transfer and will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause for immediate implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school activities; creating the Oklahoma Athletics and Activities Commission; providing for appointment of members; requiring initial appointments to be made by certain date; providing for terms of members; requiring organizational meeting to be held by certain date; providing for election of chair and vice chair; providing term limit for chair; allowing members to be removed for cause; providing for filling of vacancies; prohibiting members of the Legislature from being appointed while serving and for certain time period thereafter; providing frequency of meetings; allowing special meetings to be called; providing for quorum; providing for travel reimbursement; subjecting the Commission to certain acts; directing the State Department of Education to provide office space; providing duties of the Commission; directing the Commission to supervise and organize certain activities beginning in certain school year; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 8-103.2, which relates to participation in certain competitions after certain transfer; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Casey Murdock (R)*, Tim Turner (R)*, George Burns (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author)
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CA bill #AB2021 • Last Action 03/02/2026
California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: whistleblower complaints.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an amendment to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA), establishes a whistleblower program to encourage reporting of violations of the CCPA. It allows individuals, defined as "whistleblowers," to submit complaints with "original information" (information derived from their own knowledge or analysis, not already known to the California Privacy Protection Agency, and not solely from public sources unless they are the original source) to the California Privacy Protection Agency (the "agency"). If the agency pursues an enforcement action based on such a complaint, the whistleblower can receive an award of 15% to 33% of the collected fines or settlement proceeds, after a portion is allocated to a grant fund. The bill also allows the agency to assess penalties to cover the whistleblower's attorney fees. A new "Consumer Privacy Whistleblower Subfund" will be created to hold these awards and attorney fees. To be eligible for an award, whistleblowers must be represented by an attorney and attest to the truthfulness of their complaint, though anonymous complaints are permitted if the attorney certifies certain verification steps. The whistleblower's identity will be kept confidential, protected from public records requests, unless disclosure is necessary for an investigation. Furthermore, the bill provides legal protections for employees, contractors, or agents who face retaliation for reporting violations or assisting in enforcement actions, allowing them to sue for damages, reinstatement, back pay, and attorney fees.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1798.155, 1798.160, and 1798.199.55 of, and to add Sections 1798.141, 1798.199.101, 1798.199.102, 1798.199.103, 1798.199.104, and 1798.199.105 to, the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pilar Schiavo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and JUD.
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NJ bill #S1584 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Changes certain driver testing and education requirements for persons with disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies driver testing and education requirements for individuals with disabilities, allowing a 16-year-old with a disability to obtain an examination permit before turning 17, even if they haven't completed behind-the-wheel driving education, and permits a parent or guardian to be present during their road test. It also allows a parent or guardian to be present during behind-the-wheel driving education courses for individuals with disabilities, removes the requirement for a dual-pedal controlled vehicle during such courses, and clarifies that a special learner's permit holder can operate a regular motor vehicle instead of one with dual pedals. A "person with a disability" is defined as someone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activities, or a history of such an impairment, as determined by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows a person with a disability who is 16 years of age to obtain an examination permit prior to the age of 17 years regardless of whether the person completed a course of behind-the-wheel automobile driving education and permits a person with a disability to take the road test with a parent or guardian in the vehicle. This bill also allows the parent of guardian of a person with a disability who holds a special permit to be present in the motor vehicle during a behind-the-wheel automobile driving education course. Additionally, the bill removes the dual pedal controlled vehicle requirement during behind-the-wheel automobile driving education and provides that a person issued a special learner's permit may operate a motor vehicle instead of a dual pedal motor vehicle. As defined in the bill, "person with a disability" means a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities or a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, as determined by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Carmen Amato (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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MD bill #SB615 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Common Ownership Communities - Reserve Accounts and Reserve Studies - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires governing bodies of cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, and homeowners associations to adopt an annual budget that includes specific calculations for the cost of repairing or replacing capital components, which are parts of the property that the association is responsible for. It defines a "reserve study" as a detailed assessment of these components, their useful life, and the estimated costs for their repair or replacement, and mandates that these studies be updated at least every five years by qualified professionals. The bill also introduces provisions allowing a two-thirds majority vote of members to determine if the community is facing financial hardship, which could permit a temporary deviation from reserve funding requirements, provided that efforts are made to resolve the hardship and the reserve amounts are recalculated to ensure future sufficiency.
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Bill Summary: Requiring the governing bodies of certain cooperative housing corporations, condominiums, or homeowners associations to adopt an annual budget that includes certain calculations for the cost to repair or replace capital components that are the responsibility of the common ownership community; providing that a certain portion of the members of a common ownership community may determine the community and its members are facing a financial hardship or that a determination of financial hardship may be extended; etc.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris West (R)*, Mary Beth Carozza (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn by Sponsor
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IL bill #HB4767 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AGING-FINANCIAL FRAUD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective January 1, 2027, expands protections against financial exploitation of eligible adults, defined as individuals aged 60 or older or adults aged 18-59 with disabilities who reside in a domestic setting and are vulnerable to exploitation. It mandates that investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, dealers, salespersons, and employees of financial institutions (banks, savings banks, credit unions) who have direct client contact and access to financial information must now report suspected financial exploitation, similar to existing mandated reporters. Furthermore, financial institutions are empowered to place a "transactional hold" on an eligible adult's account if there's a reasonable suspicion of financial exploitation, allowing for an initial 15-day hold followed by a potential 45-day extension, provided internal reviews and policies are followed. These institutions must also develop internal policies for identifying and reporting financial exploitation and transactional holds. The bill grants civil immunity to financial institutions and their employees who act in good faith when placing such holds, and requires specified employees to complete mandated reporter training. It also makes conforming changes to various Illinois laws, including the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, the Illinois Banking Act, the Savings Bank Act, the Illinois Credit Union Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012, to align with these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Adult Protective Services Act. Expands the list of mandated reporters to include investment advisers, investment adviser representatives, dealers and salespersons, and employees of financial institutions who have direct contact with eligible adults who are clients of the financial institution and have access to the financial information of the institution's clients. Permits a financial institution to place a transactional hold on an eligible adult's account if the institution's employees have a reasonable suspicion that a transaction or disbursement from the eligible adult's account may involve, facilitate, result in, or contribute to financial exploitation of the eligible adult. Provides that transactional holds must be followed by an internal review that satisfies the internal policies of the financial institution that issued the hold. Further provides that a financial institution that uses a transactional hold must create internal policies regarding identifying and reporting financial exploitation of eligible adults and transactional holds. Contains provisions on the duration of initial transactional holds and extended transactional holds; requirements on notification to law enforcement, especially in cases involving financial fraud that is outside the Act's scope; civil immunity for any financial institution and its employees who place a transactional hold on an eligible adult's account in good faith; mandated reporter training for specified employees of a financial institution; and other matters. Makes conforming changes to the Illinois Securities Law of 1953, the Illinois Banking Act, the Savings Bank Act, Illinois Credit Union Act, and the Criminal Code of 2012. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Katie Stuart (D)*, Lisa Hernandez (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Mary Beth Canty (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary Beth Canty
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KY bill #HB500 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT relating to appropriations measures providing funding and establishing conditions for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, cabinets, departments, boards, commissions, institutions, subdivisions, agencies, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill outlines the state budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028, detailing appropriations for various government operations and functions. It allocates funds across different parts, including the operating budget, capital projects, general provisions, state salary and compensation policies, funds transfers, and budget reduction plans. Key provisions include funding for state agencies like the Office of the Governor, Department of Veterans' Affairs, Department of Education (including the SEEK program), and the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, with specific allocations for programs such as school safety, veterans' support, and law enforcement. The bill also addresses debt service, capital projects, and the use of tobacco settlement funds for various initiatives. It includes provisions for salary increments for state employees, outlines procedures for managing budget shortfalls, and details the expenditure of General Fund and Road Fund surpluses. Furthermore, it specifies how tobacco settlement funds will be distributed for agricultural, early childhood, and healthcare initiatives, and provides a summary of the overall state and executive branch budget.
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Bill Summary: The State/Executive Branch Budget: Details Part I, Operating Budget; details Part II, Capital Projects Budget; details Part III, General Provisions; details Part IV, State Salary/Compensation, Benefit, and Employment Policy; details Part V, Funds Transfer; details Part VI, General Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part VII, General Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part VIII, Road Fund Budget Reduction Plan; details Part IX, Road Fund Surplus Expenditure Plan; details Part X, Phase I Tobacco Settlement; and details Part XI, Executive Branch Budget Summary; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Kim Banta (R), Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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KS bill #SB491 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Enacting the Haylee Weissenbach protecting students act to establish the office of education inspector general, authorize the education inspector general to conduct audits, investigations and reviews of educational institutions, require reporting of suspected professional and criminal misconduct by school employees and agents, require certain individuals to register on an educator misconduct registry, require criminal history record checks of school employees and agents and provide for civil pen
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Haylee Weissenbach protecting students act, establishes the Office of Education Inspector General within the Attorney General's office to oversee educational institutions in Kansas, including public school districts and nonpublic schools. This new office will be led by an Education Inspector General, appointed by the Attorney General and confirmed by the Senate, who will be responsible for conducting audits, investigations, and performance reviews to ensure accountability and prevent professional misconduct, criminal misconduct, and systemic failures within these institutions. The act mandates that school employees and agents, defined as individuals providing services to schools who may have unsupervised contact with students, must undergo criminal history record checks and that certain individuals involved in professional or criminal misconduct must register on an educator misconduct registry. It also requires educational institutions to report suspected misconduct and provide annual training on whistleblower protections and reporting procedures, while offering protections for those who report wrongdoing. The bill further outlines procedures for investigating allegations, including the power to subpoena witnesses and documents, and establishes civil penalties of up to $25,000 for violations, alongside other potential sanctions. Finally, it amends existing laws regarding criminal history record checks to include educational institutions and expands the Attorney General's authority to prosecute crimes related to education.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; enacting the Haylee Weissenbach protecting students act; establishing the office of education inspector general; authorizing the education inspector general to conduct audits, investigations and reviews of educational institutions; requiring reporting of suspected professional and criminal misconduct by school employees and agents; requiring certain individuals to register on an educator misconduct registry established by the education inspector general; requiring school employees and agents to submit to a criminal history record check; providing for civil penalties for violations of the act; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and 75-702 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Monday, March 2, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
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FL bill #H1233 • Last Action 03/02/2026
Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Florida's transportation laws, including revising the membership of the Florida Transportation Research Institute to include Florida State University, requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to update trail recommendations within a specific timeframe, and mandating that seaports and commercial service airports develop strategies for obtaining and maintaining "critical infrastructure resources," which are defined as essential access to electricity, fuel, and water. The bill also establishes new regulations for "personal delivery devices" (PDDs), which are small, electrically powered devices for transporting property, defining "prohibited zones of operation" where they cannot be used, and allowing their operation in specified areas like sidewalks and bicycle lanes with certain restrictions, while prohibiting local governments from imposing certain fees or advertising regulations on them. Additionally, it increases certain speed limits, modifies driver improvement course election terms, allows for permanent registration for certain rental trucks, and updates rules regarding vehicle registration renewal to be electronic and remove validation stickers. The bill also addresses drone delivery services by prohibiting them from operating in prohibited zones and clarifies that their presence on commercial property doesn't reduce parking space requirements. It revises the powers and duties of the Department of Transportation concerning airport systems and advanced air mobility, defines "advanced air mobility corridor connection point," and clarifies state policy on project development studies to focus on economic factors rather than non-pecuniary ones unless federally required. Furthermore, it imposes new restrictions on municipalities and counties regarding communications facility permits, including prohibiting them from requiring providers to conduct surveys of other facilities or imposing certain fees, while also authorizing them to require bonds. The bill also updates construction material requirements for multiuse trails, clarifies that paratransit services apply to persons with disabilities, adjusts regulations for sign height, and establishes penalties for damaging or defacing autonomous vehicles. Finally, it includes various conforming amendments and cross-reference updates across numerous statutes related to transportation, vehicles, and infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to transportation; amending s. 20.23, F.S.; revising the membership composition of the Florida Transportation Research Institute; amending s. 260.0142, F.S.; requiring the Florida Greenways and Trails Council to meet within a specified timeframe to update specified recommendations; amending s. 311.14, F.S.; requiring each seaport to include specified strategies for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources as part of a 10-year strategic plan; defining the term "critical infrastructure resources"; creating s. 311.26, F.S.; requiring the Department of Transportation to coordinate with certain entities for a specified purpose; amending s. 316.003, F.S.; revising the definition of the term "personal delivery device"; defining the term "prohibited zone of operation"; amending s. 316.008, F.S.; authorizing a personal delivery device to be operated in specified areas; providing an exception; prohibiting counties and municipalities from enacting, imposing, levying, collecting, or enforcing certain fees or advertising regulations; amending s. 316.187, F.S.; increasing certain speed limits; amending s. 316.2071, F.S.; authorizing a personal delivery device to operate in specified areas; providing an exception; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from interfering with bicyclists and motor vehicles; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating in specified areas unless certain conditions are met; prohibiting a personal delivery device or mobile carrier from operating in a prohibited zone of operation; authorizing the department to adopt rules; amending s. 318.14, F.S.; modifying terms for elections to attend a basic driver improvement course; amending s. 320.06, F.S.; authorizing certain rental trucks to elect a permanent registration period; requiring a motor vehicle registration renewal to be recorded electronically; removing provisions relating to validation stickers; amending s. 330.41, F.S.; prohibiting a political subdivision from taking certain actions against a drone delivery service on a commercial property; removing a limitation relating to drone ports; prohibiting a drone delivery service from operating in a prohibited zone of operation; providing that the addition of a drone delivery service within the parking area of a commercial property does not reduce the number of parking spaces for a specified purpose; amending s. 332.001, F.S.; revising powers and duties of the department with respect to airport systems in this state; amending s. 332.006, F.S.; requiring the department to coordinate with certain airports for a specified purpose; amending s. 332.0075, F.S.; requiring commercial service airports to provide methods for obtaining and maintaining critical infrastructure resources; defining the term "critical infrastructure resources"; amending s. 334.03, F.S.; defining the term "advanced air mobility corridor connection point"; revising the definition of the term "transportation corridor"; amending s. 334.044, F.S.; providing and revising powers and duties of the department; amending s. 334.63, F.S.; providing state policy; requiring a governmental entity to include certain information in specified publications; defining the terms "nonpecuniary factor" and "net-zero policies"; amending s. 337.401, F.S.; prohibiting municipalities and counties from requiring that providers locate or perform surveys of certain facilities; requiring a provider to use certain means to avoid damaging certain facilities under specified circumstances; prohibiting municipalities and counties from taking certain actions relating to certain facility permits; authorizing municipalities and counties to require a bond or other financial instrument; prohibiting municipalities and counties from imposing or collecting a tax, fee, cost, charge, or exaction for the placement of certain communications facilities; revising applicability; revising the definition of the term "application"; prohibiting an authority from requiring compliance with provisions regarding placement of communications facilities in certain locations; providing exceptions; requiring that certain authority ordinances apply to all providers of communications services; providing bond requirements; providing requirements for certain financial obligations required by an authority; prohibiting an authority from requiring a deposit or escrow of cash or agreement with certain terms; prohibiting an authority from requiring a communications service provider to indemnify the authority for certain liabilities; prohibiting an authority from imposing certain landscaping and vegetation management requirements; amending s. 339.81, F.S.; revising construction materials that may be used for certain multiuse trails or shared-use paths; authorizing the department to consider certain sponsorship agreements; amending s. 341.041, F.S.; providing that certain provisions relating to paratransit services apply only to persons with disabilities; amending s. 479.25, F.S.; revising provisions authorizing certain sign owners to increase sign height under certain circumstances; amending s. 790.19, F.S.; providing penalties for shooting into or throwing deadly missiles into an occupied or unoccupied autonomous vehicle; amending s. 806.13, F.S.; providing penalties for defacing, injuring, or damaging an autonomous vehicle; amending ss. 311.07, 316.0777, 316.306, 316.515, 320.04, 320.08035, 320.0807, 320.084, 320.102, 336.01, 338.222, 341.8225, 376.3071, 403.7211, 479.261, 655.960, 715.07, 921.0022, and 1006.23, F.S.; conforming cross- references and provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Commerce Committee, Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee, Griff Griffitts (R)*, William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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KY bill #HB504 • Last Action 03/02/2026
AN ACT making appropriations for the operations, maintenance, support, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of the government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and its various officers, boards, commissions, subdivisions, and other state-supported activities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, and functioning of Kentucky's Judicial Branch, covering the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and related administrative offices and services for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028. It outlines specific funding allocations for court operations, local facilities, and the Judicial Retirement System, including provisions for maintaining mandated services, utilizing civil filing fees, and implementing video arraignment technology. The bill also mandates expense reductions in certain areas, requires reporting on asset preservation projects, and allows for the carry-forward of unexpended funds for local facilities. Furthermore, it details capital project authorizations, defers certain funding to a later biennium, and establishes guidelines for court facility planning and maintenance. General provisions address expenditure authority, budget severability, and salary increases, while also specifying that no employee furloughs will occur and that the Judicial Branch will participate in budget reduction or surplus expenditure plans as outlined in KRS Chapter 48, with exceptions for constitutional duties and use allowance payments.
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Bill Summary: The Judicial Branch Budget: Detail Part I, Operating Budget; detail Part II, Capital Projects Budget; detail Part III, General Provisions; detail Part IV, Budget Reduction or Surplus Expenditure Plan; APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jason Petrie (R)*, Adam Bowling (R), Josh Bray (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (S)
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VA bill #HB932 • Last Action 02/27/2026
General Assembly; recodification of title 30, delayed effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, recommended by the Virginia Code Commission, recodifies Title 30 of the Code of Virginia, which deals with the General Assembly, into a new Title 30.1. This recodification aims to organize the laws governing the General Assembly in a more logical structure, remove outdated or redundant provisions, and improve the overall clarity of the statutes. The new Title 30.1 is divided into three subtitles covering the General Assembly and its members, the legislative branch of government, and various legislative commissions, councils, committees, and other entities. Importantly, this bill will not take effect until October 1, 2026, allowing time for stakeholders to adapt to the reorganized legal framework.
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Bill Summary: Revision of Title 30. Creates proposed Title 30.1 (General Assembly) as a revision of existing Title 30 (General Assembly). Proposed Title 30.1 consists of 16 chapters divided into three subtitles: Subtitle I (The General Assembly and Members Thereof), Subtitle II (The Legislative Branch of Government), and Subtitle III (Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities). The bill organizes the laws in a more logical manner, removes obsolete and duplicative provisions, and improves the structure and clarity of statutes. The bill has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Virginia Code Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Rules and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 4-N 1-A)
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MO bill #HB3504 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Establishes the "Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act"
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling, which aims to improve recycling efforts across the state by holding producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products' packaging and paper components. Producers, defined as manufacturers, brand owners, or importers of products, will be required to join a designated nonprofit producer responsibility organization (PRO) or develop their own approved plan to fund and manage recycling services. This PRO will conduct a needs assessment to identify gaps in current recycling services, develop a plan proposal that includes targets for collection and recycling rates, and establish a funding mechanism through "producer responsibility dues" paid by participating producers. These dues will vary based on the type and recyclability of materials and will be used to reimburse service providers for collecting, transporting, and processing recyclable materials, as well as for public education and program administration. The bill also creates an advisory board composed of various stakeholders, including local governments, environmental groups, and industry representatives, to advise the PRO and review its plans. Importantly, the program exempts small businesses and certain other entities from its requirements, and it prohibits charging consumers point-of-sale fees to cover compliance costs. The Department of Natural Resources will oversee the program, approve plans, and enforce compliance, with penalties for violations.
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Bill Summary: Establishes the "Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act"
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Wick Thomas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Read Second Time (H)
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LA bill #SB386 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (gov sig)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, creating new rights for consumers regarding their personal data and imposing duties on businesses that collect and process this information. Key provisions include defining terms like "personal data" (any information linked to an identifiable individual), "sensitive data" (which includes health information, genetic data, and data from children), and "sale of personal data" (sharing data for monetary or valuable consideration). The Act grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data, as well as the right to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and profiling that leads to significant legal or similar effects. Businesses covered by the Act must implement reasonable data security practices, provide clear privacy notices, and conduct data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, with penalties for violations, and consumers are granted a private right of action to sue for damages. The Act also includes exemptions for certain entities like state agencies, financial institutions, and healthcare providers, and specifies that it does not apply to purely personal or household activities.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 20-B of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick Connick (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs.
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LA bill #HB936 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to captive insurers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Louisiana Captive Insurance Act," creating a framework for various types of captive insurers to operate within the state, including pure captives (insuring only their parent or affiliated companies), association captives (insuring members of associations), group captives (insuring multiple unaffiliated companies), sponsored captives (insuring participants through separate accounts), and protected cell companies (PCCs), which are single legal entities that can establish separate cells with distinct assets and liabilities for different participants. The bill outlines requirements for forming and licensing these insurers, including a detailed business plan, minimum capital and surplus amounts that vary by captive type, and licensing fees that will fund the state's captive industry development. It also specifies governance requirements, mandates the use of licensed captive managers and qualified actuaries, sets investment and reinsurance standards, and requires annual reporting and examinations by the commissioner of insurance. Importantly, captive insurers are generally exempt from other insurance laws and are not covered by the Louisiana Insurance Guaranty Association (LIGA), meaning policyholders of captive insurers do not have access to LIGA protection. The bill also includes specific provisions for small carrier group captives, offering expedited processes and reduced capitalization requirements for protected cell companies sponsored by trade associations representing small commercial transportation carriers.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Subpart T of Part I of Chapter 2 of Title 22 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Edmond Jordan (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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LA bill #HB858 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System data collected on wildlife and aquatic life
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System (GPS) data collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries that identifies the specific locations of individual wild or aquatic animals, meaning this sensitive location information will not be publicly accessible.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to global positioning data for individual animals; to establish a public records exemption for Department of Wildlife and Fisheries data that identifies the location of individual animals; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Neil Riser (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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LA bill #HB768 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to the release of police body camera footage
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new guidelines for the release of "recordings" (audio or video footage) of "critical incidents" by law enforcement agencies in Louisiana, aiming to balance transparency with privacy and ongoing investigations. A critical incident is defined as an event where an officer uses force resulting in hospitalization or death, intentionally fires their firearm at someone, strikes someone in the head with an impact weapon, a police vehicle pursuit leads to death or hospitalization, or an arrested or detained person dies in custody. Within 48 hours of such an incident, law enforcement agencies must provide access to the recording to "interested parties," which include district attorneys, state and federal law enforcement oversight bodies, and federal prosecutors. Following this, these interested parties will confer, and the state inspector general will make a written recommendation on whether to release the recording within seven days, considering factors like public interest, privacy of individuals involved, and the needs of ongoing investigations. The head of the law enforcement agency then has 48 hours to decide on release, with the possibility of court review. The bill also specifies that recordings of domestic violence or sex offenses, or those that could reveal confidential sources, will not be released to the public. Released recordings can be redacted or blurred to protect juveniles, privacy expectations, or safety, but must still adequately depict the incident. This legislation is intended to build public trust through transparency while respecting privacy and the integrity of criminal investigations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 40:2551.1, relative to the release of recordings by law enforcement agencies; to establish guidelines regarding the decision whether to release recordings to the public; to provide for privacy considerations and priorities of ongoing criminal investigations regarding release of recordings; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tehmi Chassion (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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LA bill #HB736 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides for the transparency of setting insurance rates
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Louisiana law regarding the transparency of insurance rate filings, specifically focusing on what information can be protected as a "trade secret," which is defined as information that has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. Insurers claiming trade secret protection must now submit a specific notice to the commissioner of insurance, clearly marking trade secret pages, separating them from other information, and providing a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret and the measures taken to keep it secret, along with a public-facing summary. The bill explicitly states that certain financial information, transactions with affiliates, compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and must be disclosed. The commissioner will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified; furthermore, an independent third party will periodically review trade secret claims, and knowingly filing a false claim to conceal unlawful financial practices can result in fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to transparency in rate filing; to provide criteria for determining whether certain information qualifies as a trade secret; to provide for trade secret protection; to require the submission of a notice of a trade secret to the commissioner of insurance; to provide for reporting; to provide for fines and penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle Green (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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LA bill #HB486 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) into Louisiana law, allowing licensed psychologists to practice across state lines through telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) and for temporary in-person services for up to 30 days per year in other participating states, thereby increasing public access to psychological services and enhancing public safety. The compact establishes definitions for terms like "compact state" (a state that has adopted the PSYPACT), "home state" (where a psychologist is licensed), and "receiving state" (where a client is located for telepsychology), and outlines requirements for psychologists seeking to practice under the compact, including holding an active license in their home state, meeting educational and ethical standards, and undergoing background checks. It also creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, manage a coordinated licensure information system, and establish rules for its operation, while also allowing the Louisiana Board of Psychology Examiners to collect a fee of up to fifty dollars from psychologists whose home state is Louisiana and who hold compact authorization. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to include the new PSYPACT provisions within the list of exceptions to public records laws, ensuring that certain information related to the compact remains confidential.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 44:4.1(B)(24) and to enact R.S. 37:2354(H) and Part II of Chapter 28 of Title 37 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Annie Spell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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RI bill #H7985 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Requires those with a public records request to provide identifying information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to require that all requests for public records include sufficient identifying information to verify the requester's identity and allow the public body to communicate about the request, meaning anonymous requests will no longer be accepted. The bill also clarifies that public bodies must establish written procedures for accessing public records, which should include designating a public records officer, providing instructions on how to make a request, and specifying where requests should be submitted, with these procedures to be posted online if a website is maintained.
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Bill Summary: This act would require all requests for public records to sufficiently identify information to permit verification of the requester’s identity and would allow the public body to communicate regarding the request. This act would not allow for anonymous public records requests. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Earl Read (D)*, Jackie Baginski (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Paul Santucci (R), Tom Noret (D), Pat Serpa (D), Bill O'Brien (D), Richard Fascia (R), Doc Corvese (D), David Bennett (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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RI bill #H8172 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026," mandates that the office of the auditor general conduct a comprehensive study to determine if Rhode Island would benefit from a consolidated prescription drug management program within its Medicaid program, which provides essential health coverage to vulnerable populations and accounts for a significant portion of the state budget. The study will compare Rhode Island's current system, which involves multiple pharmacy benefit managers and preferred drug lists, with alternative models used in other states, such as a single statewide preferred drug list or a single state-contracted pharmacy benefit manager, to assess potential cost savings, increased transparency in drug pricing and manufacturer rebates, improved administrative efficiency, and better continuity of care for beneficiaries. To ensure the study is thorough, any private entity involved in managing or receiving funds related to Medicaid prescription drug benefits must provide complete and timely access to relevant information, including claims data, rebates, contracts, and formulary details, notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements, with protections in place for sensitive commercial information. The office of the auditor general will then report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to state legislative leaders by March 31, 2027, and the act will become effective upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would establish the “Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026.” This act would authorize an independent, comprehensive study by the office of the auditor general to determine whether Rhode Island would benefit from adopting a consolidated prescription drug management program within the Medicaid program. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 03/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Teresa Tanzi (D)*, Joshua Giraldo (D), Arthur Handy (D), Karen Alzate (D), Tina Spears (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Rebecca Kislak (D), Raymond Hull (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jay Edwards (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Finance
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RI bill #H7999 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Allows for food and food supplies procurement by the state of less than $25,000 in aggregate under the small purchase regulations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's state purchasing laws to allow for the procurement of food and food supplies, defined as items for human or animal consumption and non-durable, consumable items used for handling or serving food, respectively, up to a combined total of $25,000 under simplified "small purchase" regulations. Previously, this higher threshold for small purchases only applied to construction, while other purchases were limited to $10,000. The bill also clarifies that procurement requirements cannot be artificially split to qualify for these small purchase rules, and it will take effect immediately upon being passed into law.
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Bill Summary: This act would define food and food supplies for the purposes of Rhode Island general laws title 37 public property and works chapter 2 state purchases. This act would further allow for the procurement of food and food supplies not exceeding an aggregate amount of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) to be made in accordance with small purchase regulations promulgated by the chief purchasing officer. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Terri Cortvriend (D)*, Katie Kazarian (D), Tina Spears (D), Susan Donovan (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Jennifer Boylan (D), Michelle McGaw (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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RI bill #H8048 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Permits RI Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with RI Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint members of JNC and requires judicial candidates to disclose political donations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for appointing members to the Judicial Nominating Commission (JNC), which is responsible for recommending candidates for judicial positions in Rhode Island. Specifically, if a member's term expires and a replacement isn't appointed through the usual channels, the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The bill also requires the JNC to hold public forums for input on its rules and procedures, mandates that judicial candidates disclose their political donations, and mandates that all open JNC meetings be broadcast live online and their recordings archived for public access.
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Bill Summary: This act would permit the Rhode Island Supreme Court Committee on Racial and Ethnic Fairness, in consultation with the Rhode Island Bar Association and its Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, to appoint a qualified individual to serve as the new or replacement member of the Judicial Nominating Commission if the members with expired terms are not replaced via the normal process. It would also require the commission to provide a public forum relative to adopting rules and procedures, would require judicial candidates to disclose political donations and require the commission to broadcast, via the internet, each open meeting and to maintain an archive of each recording. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Rebecca Kislak (D)*, Cherie Cruz (D), Edith Ajello (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Arthur Handy (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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RI bill #H8118 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Amends the Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the "Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing how legal fees are handled when legal counsel is appointed to assist a hearing committee. Previously, a majority of the hearing committee could request the chairperson to appoint legal counsel, and the cost was split 50/50 between the law enforcement agency and the accused officer, though the chairperson could adjust this. Now, legal counsel can only be appointed if both the law enforcement agency and the accused officer jointly apply in writing, and in such cases, they will each be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless they agree otherwise. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend “Law Enforcement Officers’ Due Process, Accountability, and Transparency Act" by changing the provision for payment of legal fees to allow upon written application by both the law enforcement agency and the accused that the chairperson may appoint legal counsel for the hearing committee, and each party shall be responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the legal fees unless otherwise agreed. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Tom Noret (D)*, Raymond Hull (D), Earl Read (D), Richard Fascia (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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RI bill #S2638 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Amends the Identity Theft Protection Act by eliminating current definitions and establishing new definitions. This act also raises the penalty provisions for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015 by updating its definitions and strengthening penalties for violations, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. Key provisions include replacing the terms "classified data" and "personal information" with a single, broader definition of "personally identifiable information," which encompasses any data that can be used to identify an individual, directly or indirectly, including biometric and internet data. The bill also mandates that state and municipal agencies implement and maintain risk-based information security programs that adhere to current best practices and industry-recognized cybersecurity frameworks, and requires them to provide annual updates to the General Assembly and the Division of Enterprise Technology Strategy and Services (ETSS) or its successor. Furthermore, it expands the notification requirements for data breaches to include the ETSS or its successor, and increases the potential penalties for violations, allowing courts to impose additional sanctions beyond the per-record fines.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the Identity Theft Protection Act of 2015. The act would eliminate the definitions for "classified data" and "personal information" and establish a definition for "personally identifiable information". This act would also add division of enterprise technology strategy and services (ETSS) or successor state agency, or successor to the chief digital officer to notification requirement provisions of the chapter. This act would raise the penalty provisions for violations. This act would take effect on July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Victoria Gu (D)*, Sam Zurier (D), Lori Urso (D), Lou DiPalma (D), Thomas Paolino (R), Lammis Vargas (D), John Burke (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Artificial Intelligence & Emerging Technol
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RI bill #H7876 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Excludes nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Clean Energy Security Act to remove nuclear power from the types of energy resources that the Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) can participate in procuring or entering into long-term contracts for. Specifically, it removes references to "nuclear power" from sections detailing regional energy planning, state and regional energy procurement, utility filings with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and the duties of the PUC. This means that while the OER and DPUC can still be involved in planning and procuring other energy sources like hydroelectric and renewable energy, as well as natural gas infrastructure, they will no longer be authorized to do so for nuclear power. The bill also states that it will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would exclude nuclear power from the office of energy resources and division of public utilities from participation, procuring and entering into long-term contracts. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jennifer Stewart (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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MS bill #HB1739 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Corrections Overview Task Force, composed of thirteen members including legislative committee chairs, the Commissioner of Corrections, the State Public Defender, a circuit court judge, the Executive Director of PEER (Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review), the Chair of the Parole Board, the Commissioner of Public Safety, the President of the Sheriffs' Association, the Attorney General, and an advocate for offenders and families, to analyze data on inmate deaths, suicides, and program effectiveness, track recommendations from previous task forces, assess parole issues and inmate transition readiness, monitor drug use and educational programs, review sentencing standards and crime classifications, and submit annual reports with recommendations for improvements and cost control; it also mandates the task force to examine unexpected inmate fatalities, develop recommendations for the Department of Corrections and legislature to prevent future deaths, and issue public reports and corrective action plans within specific timelines, while also repealing the existing Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force and transferring its duties to the new task force, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Corrections Overview Task Force; To Provide The Membership Of The Task Force; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of Such Task Force; To Amend Sections 47-5-10, 47-5-473, 47-5-579 And 47-7-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Certain Duties Shall Be Performed By The Corrections Overview Task Force Rather Than The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force; To Repeal Section 47-5-6, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Corrections And Criminal Justice Task Force As Well As Provides Its Duties, Is Repealed; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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RI bill #H7859 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to modernize Rhode Island's insurance laws by repealing or updating outdated provisions. Specifically, it removes sections related to the forfeiture of charters and receivership for domestic insurance companies, as well as provisions concerning foreign insurance companies, reciprocal privileges for insurance producers, and penalties for unlawful business. The bill also amends sections to update references to other laws, change penalty structures from fixed fines to penalties determined by the Insurance Commissioner under a specific section (§ 42-14-16), and clarifies rules for insurance holding company systems, including new requirements for deposits or bonds when an insurer is in a hazardous financial condition and provisions for the ownership and access to records held by affiliates. Additionally, it updates language regarding the suspension or revocation of licenses and enforcement of fire loss reporting. The bill will take effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would provide an update to certain insurance sections of law to update or eliminate outdated sections of the insurance law. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Brian Kennedy (D)*, Jay Edwards (D), Bill O'Brien (D), Pat Serpa (D), Samuel Azzinaro (D), Bob Phillips (D), Grace Diaz (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Corporations
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LA bill #HB791 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The People's A.I. Act," establishes regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots in Louisiana, aiming to protect user data privacy, ensure transparency, and define liability. Key provisions include requiring "affirmative consent" from users before their personal data or chat logs can be collected or used for purposes like advertising or training, with specific definitions for what constitutes valid consent and what does not, such as accepting broad terms of use or inaction. The bill defines terms like "chatbot" (an AI system simulating conversation), "chatbot provider" (the entity making the chatbot available), "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), and "dark pattern" (user interfaces designed to trick users). It prohibits chatbot providers from processing personal data without consent, using chat logs for targeted advertising, or engaging in profiling beyond what's needed for a user's request, with special protections for users under 18. Users are granted the right to access their chat logs, and chatbot providers must implement robust data security programs. The bill mandates clear disclosures to users that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, and requires monthly risk assessments for potential harm. The Attorney General is empowered to create rules for implementing these provisions, including defining harm metrics and transparency requirements. The bill also establishes that chatbots are considered products for liability purposes, and chatbot providers have a duty to prevent user injury, holding them liable even if they exercised reasonable care or didn't directly contract with the user. Violations can lead to civil actions by the Attorney General or district attorneys, and individuals can sue for damages, including statutory damages of $5,000 per violation for privacy breaches or a total of $5,000 for transparency violations, plus potential punitive damages for knowing violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 70 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 51:3301 through 3308, relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence; to provide for definitions; to provide for data privacy and security; to provide for transparency; to provide for harm assessments; to provide authority to make rules; to provide for severability; to establish liability; to provide for enforcement; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Delisha Boyd (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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MS bill #HB1929 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Appropriation; Public Employees' Retirement System.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates over $21 million from special funds in the State Treasury to cover the administrative expenses of the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) and the maintenance and operation of its building for the fiscal year 2027. Specifically, it allocates $12,997,770 for "Personal Services," which includes salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for employees, with a portion designated as "Vacancy Funding" to fill authorized but unfilled positions. The bill also sets aside $3,538,000 for computer system maintenance and operation, and $300,000 for building maintenance and repair. Additionally, it reappropriates $164,858 from the Capital Expense Fund for the implementation of "Tier 5," a defined contribution plan, and mandates that the PERS Board of Trustees live webcast and record all public meetings, posting them online within 48 hours. The bill also establishes a "Public Employees' Retirement System Building Repair and Maintenance Fund" to collect rental income from the system's building, with any unexpended funds transferred to the administrative budget at year-end. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of maintaining complete accounting and personnel records, adhering to budget limits, and giving preference to the Mississippi Industries for the Blind in purchasing decisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act Making An Appropriation From Special Funds In The State Treasury For The Purpose Of Defraying The Administrative Expenses Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Public Employees' Retirement System And For The Maintenance And Operation Of The Retirement System Building For The Fiscal Year 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Sam Mims (R)*, John Read (R)*, Manly Barton (R)*, Angela Cockerham (I)*, John Faulkner (D)*, Joey Hood (R)*, Jay McKnight (R)*, Randy Rushing (R)*, Percy Watson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Appropriations
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LA bill #HB887 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides for modifications to the Construction Management at Risk option in Public Bid Law
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Louisiana's Public Bid Law concerning the Construction Management at Risk (CMAR) option, which is a method for public entities to contract for construction services where a CMAR contractor provides preconstruction services and then manages the construction phase. Key changes include redefining the composition of the selection review committee, which is appointed by the owner to evaluate proposals and recommend a contractor, to ensure a balanced representation of professionals. It also establishes specific quorum requirements for committee meetings to ensure valid decision-making and mandates that all committee members sign an ethics statement. The bill standardizes the process for how proposals are discussed, scored, ranked, and how interviews and presentations are conducted and scored, aiming for greater transparency and uniformity. It also clarifies that total fees for preconstruction services should be set by the owner and not be part of the proposers' initial submissions, and that audited financials are not required from proposers, with a payment and performance bond being sufficient proof of financial stability. Furthermore, the bill enhances advertising requirements for requests for qualifications (RFQs) to include state official journals and electronic bidding systems, and it explicitly prohibits the consideration of proposer fees or compensation until after a CMAR contractor has been selected based on qualifications.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 38:2225.2.4(B)(5) through (7), (E)(1), and (F)(1), (2)(e), (3)(a), and (4) and to enact R.S. 38:2225.2.4(B)(8) and (F)(7) through (9), relative to construction management at risk contracts; to modify the composition of the committee; to provide quorum requirements; to provide for definitions; to establish uniform rules for scoring, ranking, interviews, and presentations of proposers; to require public training and transparent advertising; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jack McFarland (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/27/2026.
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IL bill #HB4215 • Last Action 02/27/2026
NEWBORN HEARING SCREENING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act to expand newborn screening requirements and update related provisions. Specifically, the bill changes the Act's title to the Newborn Screening Act and explicitly includes hearing disorders as a condition that newborns must be screened for, alongside existing genetic, metabolic, and congenital anomalies. Beginning July 1, 2026, the base fee for newborn screening services will increase to $165, with 22% of that fee allocated specifically to the Department of Public Health's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. The bill also allows other state and federal funds related to hearing, metabolic, and congenital disorder screening, follow-up, and treatment programs to be placed in the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund. Additionally, the bill makes technical and conforming changes to several related laws, including the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act, to reflect the expanded scope of newborn screening. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Newborn Metabolic Screening Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the Newborn Screening Act. Specifies that, for purposes of the Act, hearing disorders are a genetic, metabolic, or congenital anomaly for which newborns must be screened. Provides that, beginning July 1, 2026, the base fee for newborn screening services shall be $165. Provides that 22% of the base fee must be allocated to the Department of Public Health for the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program. Provides that other State and federal funds for expenses related to metabolic, hearing, or congenital disorder screening, follow-up, and treatment programs (rather than only metabolic screening, follow-up, and treatment programs) may also be placed in the Metabolic Screening and Treatment Fund. In provisions concerning the temporary testing of all blood and biological specimens, excludes hearing screenings. Makes conforming and technical changes to the title of the Act, the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, the Illinois Procurement Code, the Illinois Public Aid Code, and the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/02/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*, Michelle Mussman (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/01/2025
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
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LA bill #SB297 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Provides a process for insurers to assert the right to prevent public inspection of certain filing information based on a claim of trade secret. (8/1/26)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a process for insurance companies to claim that certain information within their rate filings is a trade secret, meaning it has independent economic value because it's not generally known and is kept secret through reasonable efforts. To claim trade secret protection, insurers must clearly mark the specific pages or portions of documents as "trade secret," submit this information separately from non-trade secret material, and provide a sworn affidavit detailing why the information qualifies as a trade secret, including that it's not publicly available and its disclosure would cause demonstrable harm. However, the bill explicitly states that certain financial information used in rate calculations, transactions with affiliates, employee compensation, dividends, and information used to support or oppose legislation will *not* be considered trade secrets and will remain public. The commissioner of insurance will review these claims, and if denied, the insurer will be notified. Additionally, an independent third-party entity will periodically review trade secret claims, and those who knowingly make false claims to conceal unlawful financial practices could face fines and license suspension or revocation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 22:1464(D), relative to insurance rate filings; to provide for transparency in rate filings; to provide for trade secret protection for insurance rate filings; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Royce Duplessis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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VA bill #HB567 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Court records; aggregated case data, request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the rules for accessing aggregated case data from court records in Virginia, specifically for requests made by an attorney for the Commonwealth, who is a prosecutor. Previously, such aggregated data reports were prohibited from including personal information like names, dates of birth, or social security numbers, and requests could be denied to ensure compliance with these restrictions. However, this bill mandates that if an attorney for the Commonwealth requests this aggregated data to help perform their duties, the court clerk or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia (depending on the court level) must approve the request and provide the report. This report will now include the name, date of birth, and the last four digits of the social security number of any party involved, but only for cases within that attorney's jurisdiction. The bill also stipulates that any report containing this sensitive personal information provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth cannot be shared further unless that information is removed or obscured (redacted).
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Bill Summary: Court records; aggregated case data; request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law, if a request for a report of aggregated case data is made by an attorney for the Commonwealth to assist in the performance of his duties, the clerk or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, depending on if the request is made to a district court or circuit court, shall approve such request and provide such report of aggregated case data, which shall include the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party. Under current law, such request may be denied to ensure compliance with existing law and such reports are prohibited from including the name, date of birth, or social security number of any party and images of the individual records in the respective case files. The bill also provides that no report of aggregated case data that includes the name, date of birth, and last four digits of the social security number of any party provided to an attorney for the Commonwealth shall be disseminated further unless such information is redacted.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kacey Carnegie (D)*, Betsy Carr (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB567)
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MD bill #HB154 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Local Boards of Education Transparency Act, enhances the requirements of the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, ensuring greater public access to their proceedings. Specifically, it mandates that these boards must provide live video streaming of their open meetings if they are held at their headquarters or at a location where they have held at least five meetings in the preceding year. Furthermore, the bill requires these boards to maintain complete and unedited archived video recordings of all open meetings that were live-streamed on their respective websites for a minimum of five years after the meeting date, with exceptions allowing for the removal of pornographic, obscene, or student privacy-violating content, provided the Open Meetings Law Compliance Board is notified of any edits. This legislation aims to increase transparency by making meeting content more accessible to the public for an extended period.
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Bill Summary: Establishing enhanced requirements under the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners; requiring county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to maintain on their respective websites an archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available for a minimum of 5 years after the meeting; authorizing county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to edit certain content from the recordings; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marc Korman (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Referred Education, Energy, and the Environment
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RI bill #H8119 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Prohibits warrantless purchases of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to prevent law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing personal data from third parties, such as data brokers, without a warrant, thereby closing a loophole that allows them to bypass constitutional protections against unreasonable searches and seizures. It defines key terms like "governmental entity," "law enforcement entity," "personal data" (which includes a broad range of information like browsing history, location, and communications content), and "third party." The bill explicitly prohibits these entities from obtaining or receiving personal data from third parties in exchange for anything of value, or from other government agencies if that data was originally purchased. However, exceptions are made for situations where a warrant is obtained, there's an imminent danger, the data is publicly available, the individual voluntarily shared it with law enforcement in mind, or the data is being provided to or by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The bill also outlines enforcement mechanisms, allowing individuals to seek legal remedies and prohibiting the use of illegally obtained data in investigations or court proceedings, except as evidence of a violation of this chapter, and it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would prohibit warrantless searches of personal data in connection with any criminal, civil, or other investigatory or enforcement activity. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Brandon Potter (D)*, Jason Knight (D), Edith Ajello (D), David Morales (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Jose Batista (D), Carol McEntee (D), Leo Felix (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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VT bill #S0255 • Last Action 02/27/2026
An act relating to establishing a pilot Law Enforcement Governance Council in Windham County
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot program in Windham County, Vermont, to create a Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council, referred to as the "Council," which will coordinate law enforcement and related public safety services, such as dispatch and animal control, for participating municipalities. A "member municipality" is defined as a town within Windham County that votes to join the Council and receive these services, while a "nonmember municipality" has not joined. The Council will be formed when at least five municipalities agree to participate, and its operations and funding will begin on July 1, 2026, or when the five-municipality threshold is met, whichever is later. Municipalities can join by a majority vote at a town meeting, and each member municipality will have one representative on the Council, who must be a selectboard member, and will contribute to the Council's costs through a county property tax based on population. The Council will be governed by its member representatives, elect officers annually, and meet regularly, with a majority of member municipalities forming a quorum. Its duties include adopting bylaws, setting the annual budget for services, determining the scope of services, developing performance standards, monitoring service delivery, and submitting its budget to the Windham County Assistant Judges for inclusion in the county budget. The Windham County Sheriff's Department will provide services under an annual agreement with the Council, and these services will be coordinated with state and local law enforcement agencies. The pilot program is set to end on June 30, 2034, and the Council will report annually on its finances and service delivery, with a comprehensive evaluation submitted to the General Assembly by December 31, 2033, to assess its effectiveness and potential for statewide replication. Nonmember municipalities will not be charged for Council services and will retain their rights to establish their own law enforcement or contract independently, and the bill clarifies that it does not affect the duties of the Windham County Sheriff, State Police responsibilities, existing municipal law enforcement agencies, or mutual aid agreements.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to create a pilot program named the Windham County Law Enforcement Governance Council to provide orchestrated law enforcement and related services to participating municipalities within Windham County.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Wendy Harrison (D)*, Nader Hashim (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Read 3rd time & passed
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UT bill #HB0050 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Child Protection Ombudsman Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the responsibilities and accessibility of the child protection ombudsman, an independent office created to investigate complaints about the state's child welfare division. Key changes include allowing complaints to be filed regarding acts or omissions affecting a parent, not just a child, and requiring the ombudsman to provide information on their website about the fundamental rights of parents and children and the state's responsibilities in child welfare matters. Additionally, the bill mandates that parents or guardians whose children are taken into protective custody be informed that they can contact the ombudsman for assistance in navigating the child welfare system and accessing resources, and that informational packets provided to parents will now include the ombudsman's website address. The ombudsman will also be required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing complaint statistics, recurring themes, and recommendations. This bill takes effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes changes related to the child protection ombudsman.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Karianne Lisonbee (R)*, Wayne Harper (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2434 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Substitute for HB 2434 by Committee on Appropriations - Making and concerning supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027 and 2028 for various state agencies, authorizing certain capital improvement projects and fees, authorizing certain transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental appropriations for various state agencies for fiscal years 2026, 2027, and 2028, and authorizes certain capital improvement projects and fees, as well as certain transfers. It adjusts expenditure limitations for several state boards and departments, including the Board of Accountancy, State Bank Commissioner, Kansas Board of Barbering, Behavioral Science Regulatory Board, State Board of Healing Arts, Kansas State Board of Cosmetology, State Department of Credit Unions, Kansas Dental Board, State Board of Mortuary Arts, Kansas Board of Examiners in Fitting and Dispensing of Hearing Instruments, Board of Nursing, Board of Examiners in Optometry, State Board of Pharmacy, Real Estate Appraisal Board, Kansas Real Estate Commission, State Board of Technical Professions, State Board of Veterinary Examiners, Kansas Public Disclosure Commission, Legislative Coordinating Council, Legislature, Division of Post Audit, Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, Office of the Secretary of State, Office of the State Treasurer, Department of Insurance, Health Care Stabilization Fund Board of Governors, Pooled Money Investment Board, Judicial Council, State Board of Indigents' Defense Services, Judicial Branch, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System, Kansas Human Rights Commission, State Corporation Commission, Citizens' Utility Ratepayer Board, Department of Administration, Office of Information Technology Services, Kansas Information Security Office, Office of Administrative Hearings, Office of the Child Advocate, State Board of Tax Appeals, Department of Revenue, Kansas Lottery, Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission, Department of Commerce, Kansas Housing Resources Corporation, Department of Labor, Kansas Office of Veterans Services, Department of Health and Environment - Division of Public Health, Department of Health and Environment - Division of Health Care Finance, Department of Health and Environment - Division of Environment, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services, Kansas Department for Children and Families, Children's Initiatives Fund, Kansas Office of Early Childhood, Kansas Guardianship Program, State Department of Education, Kansas State School for the Blind, Kansas State School for the Deaf, State Historical Society, Fort Hays State University, Emporia State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, University of Kansas Medical Center, and Wichita State University. The bill also includes provisions for reappropriating unencumbered balances, authorizing specific expenditures, and making transfers between funds.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029, for state agencies; authorizing certain transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments and fees; authorizing certain transfers; imposing certain restrictions and limitations; directing or authorizing certain disbursements, procedures and acts incidental to the foregoing; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 2-223, 12-1775a, 12-5256, 74-50,107, 74-8711, 74-99b34, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations, Troy Waymaster (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
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UT bill #HB0079 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Governmental Immunity Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah by adding definitions for "emergency medical services" and "first responder," which refer to existing legal definitions for these terms. It also clarifies and expands upon existing provisions related to governmental immunity, particularly concerning injuries arising from the exercise of governmental functions, and specifically addresses immunity for government owners of contaminated land, ensuring that ownership or approval of the use of such property does not lead to liability for historical contamination, provided certain environmental cleanup standards are met. The bill also makes technical adjustments to references within the Act and specifies its effective date and retrospective operation.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends the Governmental Immunity Act of Utah.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Matt Gwynn (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NH bill #HB1032 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Creating an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for a household member with disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies New Hampshire's right-to-know law (RSA 91-A:2) to create an exception for public body members with disabilities or those caring for a household member with a disability. Specifically, the bill allows such individuals to be counted as "present in person" for quorum purposes even when they cannot physically attend a meeting. The disability must be defined according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a federal law that protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination. Currently, public body members can only participate remotely if physical attendance is not "reasonably practical" and must state the reason for remote participation in meeting minutes. The new provision ensures that members with disabilities or those caring for disabled household members are not penalized or prevented from participating in public meetings due to their disability status. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing a brief transition period for public bodies to understand and implement the new rules.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates an exception to physical attendance and quorum requirements under the right-to-know law for individuals with disabilities and individuals caring for household members with disabilities.
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Timothy Horrigan (D)*, Dick Thackston (R), Bill Gannon (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/17/2025
• Last Action: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0495h
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UT bill #HB0019 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Drinking Water Utilities Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance security at drinking water facilities by requiring community water systems to develop and maintain emergency response plans, which must include measures like regular software updates for control systems, network protection, secure authentication, annual cybersecurity training for employees with access to operational technology, and prompt removal of access for terminated employees. These plans must also address manual operation capabilities, reporting security breaches within two hours to the Utah Cyber Center, and complying with any security directives from the director of the Division of Water Quality. The bill also clarifies that records related to these emergency response plans and incident reports for drinking water facilities are protected from public disclosure, alongside existing protections for engineering drawings and security tools. Furthermore, the director of the Division of Water Quality is tasked with providing information and technical resources to help community water systems create these plans, and the division will report annually to legislative committees on the security of these systems.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses security at drinking water facilities.
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• Introduced: 12/04/2025
• Added: 12/05/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Colin Jack (R)*, Heidi Balderree (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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WA bill #HB2289 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes supplemental operating appropriations for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium, adjusting funding levels for various state agencies and programs. Key changes include increased appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Administrator for the Courts, with specific allocations for juvenile court processing, early intervention services, and court alternatives for youth. The bill also allocates funds for the Office of Public Defense to improve trial court services and address appellate case backlogs, and for the Office of Civil Legal Aid to expand services for tenants and survivors of domestic violence. Additionally, it provides funding for the Department of Commerce for community services, housing initiatives, and energy programs, as well as for the Department of Social and Health Services for mental health services, developmental disabilities programs, and economic services, including the WorkFirst program and child care subsidies. The State Health Care Authority receives appropriations for medical assistance programs, including behavioral health services, long-term support services, and the Health Benefit Exchange, with provisions for accountable communities of health and a community information exchange platform. The bill also adjusts appropriations for the Department of Revenue, the Military Department, and Washington Technology Solutions, among other agencies, and includes provisions for various program-specific initiatives and studies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to fiscal matters; amending RCW 28B.15.210, 2 28B.15.310, 28B.35.370, 28B.50.360, 28B.76.526, 29B.60.080, 3 38.40.210, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 43.41.433, 43.70.250, 43.70.320, 4 43.79.565, 43.105.342, 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 70.42.090, 5 70A.15.1010, 70A.200.140, 71A.20.170, 74.39A.032, 79.100.100, 6 82.87.030, 89.16.020, and 90.48.465; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 7 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 8 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 9 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 10 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 152, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 11 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 12 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 13 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 14 309, 310, 311, 312, 401, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 15 509, 511, 512, 513, 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 601, 16 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 17 619, 701, 702, 704, 709, 713, 714, 719, 722, 726, 727, 729, 732, 740, 18 801, 805, 901, 907, 909, and 913 (uncodified); adding new sections to 19 2025 c 424 (uncodified); making appropriations; and declaring an 20 emergency. 21
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Timm Ormsby (D)*, Mia Gregerson (D), Nicole Macri (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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VT bill #H0639 • Last Action 02/27/2026
An act relating to genetic data privacy
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Genetic Information Privacy Act," aims to protect the genetic data of Vermont residents by imposing new requirements on direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers. Key provisions include requiring these companies to obtain explicit consent from consumers before collecting, using, or sharing their genetic data, with separate consent needed for various uses like storage of biological samples, sharing with third parties, and marketing. The bill also mandates that companies provide clear privacy notices, allow consumers to access and delete their data, and implement reasonable security measures to protect this sensitive information. Furthermore, it prohibits the storage of genetic data in countries sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control or designated as foreign adversaries, and restricts disclosure of genetic data to health insurers, life insurers, employers, or government entities without a warrant or explicit consumer consent. The legislation also includes provisions against discrimination based on the exercise of these privacy rights and outlines enforcement mechanisms through the Attorney General. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not reduce existing privacy obligations and specifies certain exemptions, such as for protected health information governed by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and for scientific research conducted under specific federal guidelines.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and related providers to protect the genetic data information of Vermonters. The bill requires companies to limit data sharing, allows consumers to access their own data, and otherwise provides other genetic data privacy protections to consumers. H.639
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Robin Scheu (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Matt Birong (D), Doug Bishop (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), Brian Cina (D), Leonora Dodge (D), William Greer (D), James Gregoire (R), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Mary Howard (D), Kathleen James (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Jim Masland (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Christopher Morrow (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Dan Noyes (D), Carol Ode (D), Woody Page (R), Phil Pouech (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Larry Satcowitz (D), Tom Stevens (D), Shawn Sweeney (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs
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WA bill #HB2235 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the state's public records act to expand exemptions for certain firearm-related documents, specifically creating new protections for license applications, permits, and transfer records related to firearms. The bill adds three new categories of confidential documents: (1) concealed pistol license applications and associated documents, including proof of firearms safety training, (2) permit applications for firearms purchases and associated documents, and (3) applications for firearm purchases or transfers and related records. While these documents remain confidential, they can still be released to law enforcement, corrections agencies, or other authorized entities under specific circumstances. The changes are part of a broader statute that defines various types of investigative and personal information that are exempt from public disclosure, aimed at protecting individuals' privacy and preventing potential misuse of sensitive personal information related to firearm ownership and licensing. The bill ensures that while these records remain confidential, they can still be accessed by appropriate authorities when necessary for legal or safety purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public records act exemptions regarding 2 concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms 3 purchases or transfers; and reenacting and amending RCW 42.56.240. 4
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jim Walsh (R)*, Liz Berry (D), Travis Couture (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
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NE bill #LB881 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Require law enforcement agencies, jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to receive approval prior to entering into agreements to enforce immigration law
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires law enforcement agencies, jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to obtain approval before entering into agreements to enforce immigration law, defining such an agreement as a contract where these entities will enforce immigration laws or investigate, detain, or arrest individuals for immigration purposes, with an exception for agreements related to human trafficking. Starting July 1, 2026, local law enforcement agencies and jails must notify their local governing body, which will then hold a public hearing to approve or deny the agreement, and existing agreements will terminate on December 1, 2026, unless approved by the local governing body. Similarly, the Nebraska State Patrol must notify and receive approval from the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (referred to as the "Commission") for any immigration enforcement agreements, with existing agreements also requiring Commission approval to remain valid. Violations of these approval requirements are considered violations of the Open Meetings Act, allowing any resident to file a civil lawsuit to ensure compliance.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to immigration; to require law enforcement agencies, jails, and the Nebraska State Patrol to receive approval prior to entering into agreements to enforce immigration law; to state legislative findings; to define terms; to require notice and public hearings; to require reports; to provide powers and duties for the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice; and to provide for civil actions.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Dunixi Guereca (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 2/27/2026 Room 1525)
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WA bill #SB6131 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Revised for 1st substitute: Updating the role of the Washington traffic safety commission in identifying the contributing factors that lead to roadway fatalities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates the role of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC) to better identify the causes of roadway fatalities, particularly those involving pedestrians and bicyclists. It designates the WTSC as a public health authority and clarifies its purpose to identify common contributing factors to fatal or serious injury collisions. The bill also makes information and documents related to traffic fatality reviews confidential and exempt from public inspection, ensuring that the WTSC can collect and analyze sensitive health care information, such as medical records, to understand trends and causes of traffic deaths. This information will be used for statistical analysis, anonymized reports, and to inform recommendations for improving road safety laws, policies, and data collection. The bill also redefines the responsibilities of the Cooper Jones Active Transportation Safety Council, which works with the WTSC to analyze data and identify improvements for pedestrian and bicyclist safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to updating the role of the Washington traffic 2 safety commission in identifying the contributing factors that lead 3 to roadway fatalities; amending RCW 42.56.360, 43.59.010, 43.59.040, 4 and 43.59.156; and adding a new section to chapter 43.59 RCW. 5
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Sharon Shewmake (D)*, Jeff Wilson (R), Emily Alvarado (D), Steve Conway (D), Marko Liias (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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KS bill #HB2515 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act, establishes new regulations for operators of virtual currency kiosks, which are electronic terminals used to exchange money for virtual currency or vice versa. Key provisions include requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency, such as its volatility and lack of government backing, and to offer detailed transaction receipts. Operators must also implement fraud detection and prevention measures, provide live customer service, and report kiosk locations to the state. Furthermore, the bill imposes limits on transaction amounts and charges, with a maximum indirect charge of 18% of the transaction amount or $5. The Attorney General and law enforcement agencies are authorized to investigate fraudulent money transmissions and report findings to the state bank commissioner. The bill also amends existing laws related to money transmission, requiring virtual currency kiosk operators to be licensed as money transmitters and to comply with enhanced due diligence and anti-fraud policies, while also introducing specific definitions for terms like "blockchain" and "digital wallet."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning money transmission; enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act; providing definitions; establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators relating to certain disclosures, transaction receipts, fraud detection and prevention, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure and refunds; imposing certain limits on virtual currency kiosk transaction amounts and charges; authorizing the attorney general and any law enforcement agency to investigate reports of fraudulent money transmission and report to the state bank commissioner; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-555, 9-556, 9-558, 9-572 and 9-589 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Thursday, February 26, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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OK bill #SB1327 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission; transferring certain duties to the Commission; authorizing the Commission to appoint Executive Director. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers certain duties and powers from the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission, a body that will now have more direct authority rather than just advising the Executive Director. The Commission will be responsible for appointing the Executive Director, determining their salary, and establishing organizational and meeting requirements, including quorum rules and adherence to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. The bill also requires Commission members to take an oath of office and outlines reimbursement for travel expenses. The Executive Director will now be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Commission, not the Governor, and the Commission will have the authority to sue and be sued, adopt an official seal, make bylaws, appoint officers and employees, and enter into contracts. This legislation aims to shift significant operational and administrative responsibilities to the Commission, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 2203, 2204, and 2206, which relate to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Commission; transferring certain duties to the Commission; modifying powers and duties of the Executive Director; requiring certain oath; establishing organizational and meeting requirements for the Commission; authorizing the Commission to appoint Executive Director; providing for determination of salary; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darcy Jech (R)*, Carl Newton (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #SB1284 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Licensing; providing exception to provision of records; creating Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; requiring persons and businesses to obtain license; requiring confidentiality of records; establishing punishments. Effective date.Â
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act," requiring both individuals performing as exotic entertainers and the businesses that employ them to obtain licenses from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. An "exotic entertainer" is defined as someone performing in a state of semi-nudity or engaging in sexually suggestive or lascivious conduct, while an "exotic entertainer business" is an adult cabaret or sexually oriented business offering such live entertainment. The bill outlines qualifications for these licenses, including age, legal status, and a prohibition on certain felony convictions, and mandates that businesses verify and maintain copies of entertainer licenses for at least twelve months, with these records being confidential and not subject to public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. It also amends existing law to add licensing fees for exotic entertainers and businesses and creates penalties for violations, ranging from misdemeanors for unlicensed entertainers to felonies for business owners who knowingly violate the act, with fines and potential imprisonment.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to licensing; amending 37A O.S. 2021, Section 2-101, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 190, O.S.L. 2025 (37A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2- 101), which relates to annual license fees; establishing certain licenses; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.5), which relates to inspection, copying, or mechanical reproduction of records; providing certain exception; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; creating the Exotic Entertainer Licensing Act; providing short title; defining terms; prohibiting certain business to engage in certain entertainment without certain license; prohibiting certain performances without certain license; establishing certain requirements for certain qualification for issuance of certain license; prohibiting certain person from permitting certain performances without certain license; requiring certain verification of certain license; requiring certain person to maintain copy of certain license; requiring certain records to be maintained for a certain time period; requiring certain confidentiality of certain records; construing provisions; creating misdemeanor offense; establishing punishments; creating felony offense; establishing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #SB1224 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pardons and paroles; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Oklahoma law regarding pardons and paroles to allow for electronic notification to victims and their representatives. Specifically, it amends Section 332.2 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which outlines procedures for the Pardon and Parole Board. The changes authorize the Board to send notifications, such as decisions on commutation or parole applications, via email in addition to traditional mail, provided the victim or their representative has supplied an email address. This aims to improve communication and ensure victims are informed about proceedings related to the crimes committed against them, with the understanding that failure to provide such electronic notification, if requested and an email address is provided, could make the Board's final decision voidable under certain circumstances. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2022 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 332.2), which relates to pardon and parole procedures; authorizing electronic notification to victims and victim representatives; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darcy Jech (R)*, Collin Duel (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Duel (principal House author)
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OK bill #HB4144 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to require law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection, removing a previous reference to a chronological list of incidents. This means that documents detailing arrests and general incidents, including initial offense reports with details like the offense, date, time, location, officer involved, and a summary of events, will now be accessible to the public. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 12, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.8), which relates to law enforcement records; eliminating reference to a chronological list of incidents; requiring law enforcement agencies to make all arrest and incident reports available for public inspection; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Manger (R)*, Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Hamilton (principal Senate author)
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WA bill #SB6253 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning public transportation benefit area governing bodies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the participation of labor representatives on the governing bodies of public transportation benefit areas, which are entities responsible for public transit services. The key provision is that a nonvoting labor representative, recommended by the labor organization representing transit employees, will now be considered a fully participating member in all authority meetings, with the opportunity to engage in discussions and debates on any agenda item, including those where action is taken. While this representative can attend most executive sessions, they may be excluded from discussions specifically concerning labor negotiations, employer-employee issues, arbitration, and chief executive officer reviews. The bill also clarifies that this requirement for a nonvoting labor representative does not apply to authorities that have no unionized employees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public transportation benefit area governing 2 bodies; amending RCW 36.57A.050; and creating a new section. 3
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Deborah Krishnadasan (D)*, Steve Conway (D), Manka Dhingra (D), Bob Hasegawa (D), Marko Liias (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Derek Stanford (D), Javier Valdez (D), Claire Wilson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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WV bill #HB5210 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts comprehensive reforms to West Virginia's water and wastewater infrastructure systems by allowing private utilities to access low-interest loans from the Water Development Authority (WDA), though public utilities are prioritized for these loans. It introduces an inflation-based rate adjustment mechanism for publicly owned water and sewer utilities, named the "Public Utility Stability Act," which allows for annual rate increases tied to a specific federal index, simplifying the process for these utilities. The legislation also renames the "Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act" to the "Distressed and Failing Water and Wastewater Utilities Improvement Act" and mandates regular reporting to municipal and county governing bodies, along with required training for officials overseeing these utilities. To encourage collaboration, the bill designates water and wastewater regions across the state and authorizes utilities within these regions to enter into "Regional Cooperative Agreements" for shared resources, potentially leading to relaxed regulatory requirements. A voluntary "Early Intervention Pilot Program" is established to help six to ten public water and wastewater utilities proactively address critical issues before they become distressed, while also modifying the process for placing utilities on a "watch list" for distressed and failing systems and establishing a mandatory improvement period for those on the list. Furthermore, the Public Service Commission (PSC) is empowered to require utilities exempt from acquiring distressed utilities to enter into memorandums of understanding to ensure continued service while alternative solutions are sought. The bill also codifies the "Consolidation Committee" within the Water Development and Infrastructure Council to evaluate voluntary consolidation opportunities for infrastructure projects and introduces new guidelines for the use of state funds, addressing situations where utilities are in substantial noncompliance with regulations or have concerning financial audit findings. It also sets criteria for funding projects involving line extensions, allowing utilities to secure use contracts with potential customers before obtaining funding, and permits waivers for preliminary engineering reports in certain cases. Finally, the WDA is tasked with assisting utilities in resolving issues that hinder their eligibility for state infrastructure funding, and a new "Struggling Utilities Improvement Pilot Program" is created, supported by a dedicated subaccount within the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund, to provide targeted assistance to struggling utilities, including the formation of a support team to develop and oversee improvement plans.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §22C-1-3, §22C-1-4, §24-2H-1, §24-2H-3, §24-2H-4, §24-2H-5, §24-2H-6, §24-2H-7, §24-2H-8, §31-15A-1, §31-15A-2, and §31-15A-10, of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding thereto the following new sections, designated as §22C-1-5a, §24-2-4i, §24-2H-3a, §24-2H-3b, §24-2H-3c, §24-2H-4a, §24-2H-7a, §24-2J-1, §24-2J-2, §24-2J-3, §24-2J-4, §24-2J-5, §24-2J-6, §24-2J-7, §24-2J-8, §24-2J-9, §24-2J-10, §24-2J-11, §24-2J-12, §24-2J-13, §31-15A-3a, and §31-15A-9a, relating to comprehensive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems; allowing certain private utilities to be eligible for low-interest loans through the Water Development Authority, so long as the issuance of loans to public utilities are prioritized; providing for an inflation-based rate adjustment for publicly owned water and sewer utilities; renaming the Distressed and Failing Utilities Improvement Act the Distressed and Failing Water and Wastewater Utilities Improvement Act; requiring mandatory reporting to municipal governing bodies and county commissions; requiring initial and renewed training for municipal governing bodies and county commissions overseeing public water and/or wastewater utilities; designating water and wastewater regions across the state; authorizing utilities to enter into Regional Cooperative Agreements, which shall include and encourage shared resources, and which should afford the participating utilities with benefits, such as relaxed regulatory requirements; creating a voluntary Early Intervention Pilot Program which shall afford six to ten public water and wastewater utilities with an opportunity to address critical matters before the utilities end up on the distressed and failing utilities watch list; modifying the process for placing public water and wastewater utilities on the watch list for water and wastewater utilities; establishing a mandatory improvement period for public water and wastewater utilities on the watch list for distressed and failing utilities; authorizing the Public Service Commission to order utilities which are exempt from being ordered to acquire a distressed or failing utility to enter into a memorandum of understanding to ensure that the distressed or failing utility continues to properly function while the Public Service Commission identifies an alternative acquiring utility; codifying the Consolidation Committee on the Water Development and Infrastructure Council, which allows for considering whether voluntary consolidation would improve an infrastructure project; establishing new guidelines for the use of state funds, which addresses when a public water or wastewater utility seeking funding is in substantial noncompliance with state regulations, and when a public water or wastewater utility is not current on its financial audits or has findings in said financial audits which are of concern; requiring guidelines for determining when to fund projects that include line extensions, and authorizing public water utilities to obtain use contracts with potential new customers before obtaining funding; allowing public water and wastewater utilities to seek a waiver of a preliminary engineering report prior to obtaining a recommendation to seek funding; requiring the Water Development Authority to work with public water and wastewater utilities to rectify any issues which may prevent the utility from being eligible for state funding for infrastructure projects; creating the Struggling Utilities Improvement Pilot Program; providing for the creation of a struggling utility support team within the Water Development Authority; authorizing the creation of subaccount within the Economic Enhancement Grant Fund to fund the support team; providing for the process for selecting utilities to participate in the pilot program; providing for notice to participating utilities; providing procedures for improvement plans, periods, assessment of improvement period, complaints by the support team against struggling utilities; authorizing the support team to charge the participating utility for certain cost of the improvement period and to forgive certain costs based on the utilities improvement; providing for limitations and application of open meetings requirements, confidentiality of documents, stakeholder meetings, and reports of the support team to the Governor and Legislature; updating definitions; and technical changes throughout.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Roger Hanshaw (R)*, Sean Hornbuckle (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: To House Finance
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OK bill #HB3055 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the qualifications for the Executive Director of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), a state agency responsible for ensuring professional training for law enforcement officers. Specifically, it changes the requirement that the Executive Director "must" be certified as a peace officer in Oklahoma by CLEET to a requirement that they "shall" be certified. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Executive Director must possess a bachelor's degree or higher in law enforcement or a related field, along with at least five years of active law enforcement experience that includes responsibilities in areas like enforcement, investigation, administration, training, or curriculum implementation. The bill also specifies an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 65, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3311), which relates to the creation of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : David Hardin (R)*, Jonathan Wingard (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Wingard (principal Senate author)
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IL bill #HB1420 • Last Action 02/26/2026
COUNTY WIND/SOLAR FACILITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Counties Code to establish standardized guidelines for how counties can regulate commercial wind and solar energy facilities. The bill defines key terms like "commercial wind energy facility" (wind energy systems of 500 kilowatts or more) and "commercial solar energy facility," and provides a comprehensive framework for county-level permitting and siting of these renewable energy projects. Counties are now allowed to establish standards for these facilities, but cannot create overly restrictive regulations. The bill requires counties to hold public hearings before approving such facilities, with opportunities for public comment and evidence presentation. It also sets specific requirements for setback distances from residential buildings, community structures, property lines, and roads, and provides guidelines on issues like sound limitations, vegetative screening, and environmental impact assessments. Importantly, the bill prevents counties from completely prohibiting wind or solar facilities in areas zoned for agricultural or industrial uses, ensures permit fees are reasonable, and mandates that facility owners enter into agricultural impact mitigation agreements and repair any agricultural drainage systems damaged during construction. The legislation aims to balance the development of renewable energy infrastructure with protecting local community interests and agricultural lands.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may consider public comment concerning commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dave Vella (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/16/2025
• Last Action: House Counties & Townships Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 115)
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WI bill #AB80 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact. (FE)
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Social Work Licensure Compact, which establishes a commission to facilitate the interstate practice of social workers by allowing them to practice in multiple states with a single multistate license, thereby improving public access to services and reducing duplicative licensing requirements. The bill amends various statutes to align existing definitions and regulations with the compact, including defining terms like "multistate authorization to practice" and "multistate license," and establishing procedures for granting, renewing, and taking disciplinary actions related to these multistate licenses. It also creates new sections to outline the purpose, definitions, and operational framework of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and ensure member states adhere to its provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to renumber 457.25 (1); to amend 46.90 (4) (ab) 4., 48.56 (2), 48.561 (2), 49.45 (30j) (a) 1., 51.03 (6) (a), 55.043 (1m) (a) 4., 146.81 (1) (hg), 146.89 (1) (r) 6., 146.89 (1) (r) 7., 146.997 (1) (d) 11., 252.14 (1) (ar) 7., 252.15 (1) (er), 253.10 (2) (f), 303.08 (1) (f), 440.03 (13) (b) (intro.), 440.15, 446.01 (1v) (m), 450.10 (3) (a) 10., 457.01 (1c), 457.01 (1r), 457.01 (10), 457.02 (5) and (5m), 457.03 (2), 457.033, 457.035 (2), 457.04 (1), 457.04 (2), 457.04 (4), 457.04 (7), 457.09 (4) (b) 1., 457.09 (4) (b) 2., 457.24 (1), 457.26 (2) (intro.) and 905.04 (1) (g); to repeal and recreate 632.89 (1) (dm); to create 14.898, 440.03 (11m) (c) 2v., 440.03 (13) (c) 1. id., 457.01 (5g), 457.01 (5j), 457.01 (12), 457.08 (4m), 457.25 (1g) and subchapter III of chapter 457 [precedes 457.70] of the statutes; relating to: ratification of the Social Work Licensure Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/28/2025
• Added: 03/01/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 39 : Nancy VanderMeer (R)*, Paul Tittl (R)*, Clint Anderson (D)*, Mike Bare (D)*, Barbara Dittrich (R)*, Steve Doyle (D)*, Jodene Emerson (D)*, Benjamin Franklin (R)*, Chanz Green (R)*, Rick Gundrum (R)*, Jenna Jacobson (D)*, Alex Joers (D)*, Tara Johnson (D)*, Dan Knodl (R)*, Paul Melotik (R)*, Vincent Miresse (D)*, Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*, Jeff Mursau (R)*, Todd Novak (R)*, Jerry O'Connor (R)*, Christian Phelps (D)*, Ann Roe (D)*, Christine Sinicki (D)*, Pat Snyder (R)*, Shelia Stubbs (D)*, Randy Udell (D)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Rob Stafsholt (R), Rachael Cabral-Guevara (R), Tim Carpenter (D), Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D), Dora Drake (D), Jesse James (R), Sarah Keyeski (D), Chris Larson (D), Brad Pfaff (D), Mark Spreitzer (D), Jamie Wall (D), Melissa Ratcliff (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Report correctly enrolled on 2-26-2026
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NY bill #S08615 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Establishes an election security navigator program within the state board of elections to provide assistance for local boards of elections in mitigating cybersecurity threats, improving physical and operational preparedness, and enhancing public confidence in the integrity of elections.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an Election Security Navigator Program within the New York State Board of Elections to help local election boards improve their cybersecurity, physical preparedness, and public confidence in election integrity. The program will be led by a director with expertise in election cybersecurity and will provide voluntary assistance to local boards of elections, including conducting risk assessments, facilitating information sharing about election threats, providing training and guidance, helping local boards access cybersecurity resources and funding opportunities, and developing a student program in partnership with the State University of New York. The program will be funded with an annual budget of at least $3 million, with the ability to seek additional federal and private funding. The state board of elections will conduct a needs-based assessment, develop regulations through a public hearing process, and submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the program's activities, performance metrics, identified risks, and recommendations. The bill aims to address resource constraints and technical staffing limitations in New York's decentralized election administration system by providing coordinated state support to safeguard election systems against growing cybersecurity threats and potential operational disruptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the election law, in relation to establishing the election security navigator program
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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IL bill #HB1827 • Last Action 02/26/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to establish new requirements for income-producing properties in Illinois counties, focusing on the submission of annual income and expense data to county assessment officers. Specifically, in counties with 3 million or more inhabitants (like Cook County), property owners or lessees must submit detailed income and expense data to the chief county assessment officer by July 1 each year, with the first submission due by September 1 following the bill's enactment. In counties with fewer than 3 million inhabitants, the county board may opt to require similar submissions by March 31. The bill provides comprehensive definitions for terms like "income-producing property," "expenses," and "income," and establishes specific exemptions, such as properties with a market value of $500,000 or less, residential properties with 6 or fewer units, and certain types of hospital and healthcare facilities. The legislation mandates electronic submission of data, imposes penalties for non-compliance (up to $10,000 per property), and includes strict provisions for data privacy and confidentiality. Furthermore, the bill requires chief county assessment officers to compile and anonymize the submitted data for use in mass property appraisals and to produce annual reports documenting the impact of this new data collection process on property assessments.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before July 1 of each year. Provides that, in counties of fewer than 3,000,000 inhabitants, the county board may provide by ordinance or resolution that taxpayers of income-producing property shall submit income and expense data annually to the chief county assessment officer on or before March 31 of each year. Contains certain exceptions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : William Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Room 114)
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AZ bill #SCR1002 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This concurrent resolution, if approved by voters, would amend Arizona law regarding campaign finance reports by increasing the threshold for itemizing individual contributions from in-state donors from $100 to $200 per election cycle, meaning campaigns would only need to provide detailed information about individual contributions exceeding $200, rather than $100, for in-state donors. The resolution also clarifies reporting requirements for various types of contributions and disbursements, including those from political action committees (PACs), political parties, corporations, labor organizations, and loans, and specifies when contributions and expenditures are considered to have been made for reporting purposes.
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Bill Summary: Campaign finance; aggregate report; amount
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : John Kavanagh (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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WA bill #SB6164 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance individual privacy by creating an exemption from public inspection and copying for certain information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), a state agency that provides centralized information technology (IT) services to other state agencies. Specifically, it amends existing laws to add a new provision stating that information submitted to WaTech for the purpose of providing IT services related to "digital experience platform" services—which refers to the agency's online systems, applications, or websites used for accessing government services—is exempt from public disclosure. This exemption is intended to protect personal information while allowing WaTech to continue its mission of improving government efficiency and service delivery through technology.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to protecting individual privacy by Washington 2 technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and 3 copying; amending RCW 43.105.020 and 43.105.365; reenacting and 4 amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jeff Wilson (R)*, T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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WA bill #SB5942 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning the department of children, youth, and families accountability board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reconstitutes the existing oversight board for the department of children, youth, and families (DCYF) into the new "department of children, youth, and families accountability board," which will operate independently within the governor's office. The board's purpose is to ensure accountability, monitor progress, and promote transparency in the department's operations and decision-making concerning children, youth, and families. The bill also updates the board's composition to include legislative members, subject matter experts in various fields related to child welfare and justice, tribal representatives, and individuals with lived experience in the foster care or juvenile justice systems, among others. The board will have the power to request and receive information from the department and the office of the family and children's ombuds, conduct investigations, and determine if the department is meeting its performance measures. Additionally, the bill makes changes to existing laws to reflect the new board structure and its responsibilities, including clarifying reporting requirements for the department and ensuring that certain records remain confidential.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to the department of children, youth, and 2 families accountability board; amending RCW 43.216.015, 43.216.395, 3 and 13.50.010; adding a new section to chapter 43.216 RCW; and 4 creating a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 12/26/2025
• Added: 12/27/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Claire Wilson (D)*, Noel Frame (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Lisa Wellman (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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WA bill #SB5418 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning charter school contracts.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws related to charter schools in Washington State, making several key changes. The bill updates provisions for charter school operations, emphasizing that charter schools must comply with various local, state, and federal laws, including non-discrimination, civil rights, and special education regulations. It clarifies that charter schools must provide basic education meeting state learning standards, though they may seek exemptions through their charter contract. The bill introduces new requirements for reporting noncertificated instructional staff and establishes that charter schools must execute a charter contract within 90 days of application approval. Importantly, the bill expands the ability of charter schools to seek waivers from certain educational provisions, allowing more flexibility in implementing innovative educational approaches. The authorizer (either a school district board or the charter school commission) must now consult with the state board of education when creating or revising charter contracts, and each charter contract must clearly outline performance expectations, administrative relationships, and mutual rights and duties. The bill maintains the five-year initial contract term for charter schools and reinforces that no charter school can begin operations without an executed charter contract. Overall, the legislation aims to provide charter schools with greater operational flexibility while maintaining accountability and educational quality.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to charter school contracts; and amending RCW 2 28A.710.040, 28A.710.160, and 28A.300.750. 3
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• Introduced: 01/21/2025
• Added: 01/22/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Lisa Wellman (D)*, Mike Chapman (D), Paul Harris (R), T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/14/2025
• Last Action: Senate Rules "X" file.
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MA bill #H4501 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Amending the town charter of the town of Plymouth
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the town charter of Plymouth by making comprehensive revisions to several key chapters of its municipal governance structure. The bill introduces significant changes to the town's legislative branch, establishing a Representative Town Meeting system with nine members elected from each precinct, serving three-year overlapping terms. The new charter details extensive procedures for town meetings, including mandatory attendance requirements for members, conflict of interest provisions, and rules for filling vacancies. It establishes an Advisory and Finance Committee appointed by the Moderator to review budgets and conduct financial investigations. The bill also modifies election procedures, making them nonpartisan and introducing new provisions for initiatives, referendums, and recall elections for town-wide elected officials and Representative Town Meeting Members. Additionally, the bill updates provisions for town boards, commissions, and committees, including standardizing appointment terms and attendance requirements. The charter now mandates a periodic review every five years by a Charter Review Committee to ensure the document remains current and effective. Overall, the bill represents a comprehensive restructuring of Plymouth's municipal governance, aimed at increasing transparency, citizen participation, and administrative efficiency.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the charter of the town of Plymouth. Municipalities and Regional Government. [Local Approval Received.]
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• Introduced: 09/11/2025
• Added: 09/12/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 2 : Kathy LaNatra (D)*, Michelle Badger (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 09/11/2025
• Last Action: Read second and ordered to a third reading
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MA bill #H914 • Last Action 02/26/2026
To create fees for single use disposable food containers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to reduce single-use disposable food container waste in Massachusetts by creating new regulations and fees for food service providers. The legislation introduces a $0.01 fee per disposable container used when customers do not bring their own reusable containers, with all collected fees deposited into a new Clean Environment Fund dedicated to environmental protection, waste reduction, and climate change mitigation projects. The bill defines key terms like "food service provider" broadly to include restaurants, grocery stores, and mobile food vendors, and requires these establishments to offer customers the option of using reusable containers. New full-service restaurants will be required to use reusable food serviceware for on-premise dining, with exceptions for specific items like napkins and wrappers. The Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for enforcing the law, with a graduated penalty system that starts with a written warning for first violations and escalates to fines up to $150 for subsequent violations. The bill also mandates educational outreach about the environmental and health impacts of single-use food serviceware, and includes provisions allowing local municipalities to implement even stricter regulations. Most provisions will take effect one year after enactment, with some immediate implementation of educational requirements.
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Bill Summary: Relative to fees for single use disposable food containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Ciccolo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5149
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IL bill #HB4801 • Last Action 02/26/2026
PROP TX-LOW-INCOME SENIORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes two key changes: first, it allows Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more residents to automatically renew a low-income senior citizen property tax exemption without a new application each year, provided the applicant has previously submitted full Social Security or taxpayer identification numbers for their household and the officer can verify continued eligibility; if eligibility cannot be verified, the applicant will be notified and given a chance to prove they still qualify. Second, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt information submitted for this low-income senior citizen exemption from public disclosure, ensuring the privacy of applicants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes Chief County Assessment Officers in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants to renew an individual's low-income senior citizen exemption under the Code without an annual application if the applicant has previously provided the full social security number or individual taxpayer identification numbers for all members of the applicant's household. Provides that, if a Chief County Assessment Officer is unable to verify that an applicant remains eligible for the low-income senior citizen exemption, then the Chief County Assessment Officer shall notify the applicant and provide the applicant with an opportunity to demonstrate the applicant's eligibility for the exemption. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure under the Act information submitted to a Chief County Assessment Officer in applications for the low-income senior citizen exemption under the Property Tax Code.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 18 : Will Guzzardi (D)*, Fred Crespo (D), Lisa Davis (D), Ann Williams (D), Anna Moeller (D), Harry Benton (D), Omar Williams (D), William Davis (D), Michael Crawford (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Rick Ryan (D), Norma Hernandez (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Justin Slaughter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To Property Tax Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0269 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections and resources for victims of domestic and dating violence by first requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to study the feasibility of a web-based 911 alert system that allows for real-time data sharing between emergency call centers (Public Safety Answering Points or PSAPs) and law enforcement, creates a unique phone number for users, and enables a secret code or phrase to signal an urgent need for assistance, with the results of this study to be reported to the Legislature by January 31, 2027. The bill also amends existing Florida Statutes to include "dating violence" alongside "domestic violence" in legislative findings regarding the need for address confidentiality programs, formally defines "dating violence" as certain acts committed by someone with a past or present romantic or intimate relationship with the victim, allows victims of dating violence to apply for the Attorney General's address confidentiality program which protects their location from disclosure if it would increase their risk of harm, and conforms other provisions related to public records exemptions for victims of stalking and guidelines for the fair treatment of victims and witnesses in the criminal justice system to include dating violence.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to victims of domestic violence and dating violence; providing definitions; requiring the Division of Telecommunications within the Department of Management Services to consult with certain entities to conduct a feasibility study regarding a specified alert system; providing requirements for such alert system; requiring the division to report to the Legislature the results of the feasibility study by a specified date; amending s. 741.401, F.S.; revising legislative findings to include victims of dating violence; amending s. 741.402, F.S.; defining the term "dating violence"; amending s. 741.403, F.S.; authorizing victims of dating violence to apply to participate in the Attorney General's address confidentiality program; amending ss. 741.408, 741.4651, and 960.001, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)*, Rachel Plakon (R)*, Doug Bankson (R), Webster Barnaby (R), Robin Bartleman (D), Fabián Basabe (R), Yvette Benarroch (R), Kevin Chambliss (D), Linda Chaney (R), Lindsay Cross (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Anne Gerwig (R), Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R), Dianne Hart-Lowman (D), Christine Hunschofsky (D), Kim Kendall (R), Johanna López (D), Michelle Salzman (R), Debra Tendrich (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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MA bill #H908 • Last Action 02/26/2026
To "Skip the Stuff" to reduce restaurant waste
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reduce restaurant packaging waste in Massachusetts by implementing several key provisions. The legislation requires food service providers to only provide single-use food serviceware and condiments upon customer request, allowing restaurants to charge a $0.75 fee per transaction for these items. Third-party food delivery platforms must also offer customers the option to select specific single-use items, and only provide those specifically requested. New full-service restaurants will be required to use reusable food serviceware for on-premise dining, with limited exceptions for certain paper products. The bill addresses environmental and health concerns related to disposable packaging, noting that such items often contain harmful chemicals, contribute significantly to litter, and are frequently non-recyclable or non-compostable. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection will be responsible for enforcing the law, with a graduated penalty system for violations: first a written notice, then fines ranging from $50 to $150 for subsequent infractions. The department is also tasked with conducting educational outreach about the environmental and health impacts of single-use food serviceware. Importantly, the bill allows local municipalities to implement even more restrictive regulations if they choose, and most provisions will take effect one year after the act's enactment.
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Bill Summary: Relative to food and beverage packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Ciccolo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5149
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ME bill #LD1457 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a three-year pilot program for the Maine Turnpike Authority to implement automated speed control systems in highway work zones, allowing up to three systems to be operational at any given time on limited access highways where the speed limit is 45 miles per hour or greater. The systems will capture images of vehicles exceeding the posted work zone speed limit by 11 miles per hour or more, and the vehicle's owner will receive a notice of violation. For a first offense, the owner will receive a written warning, while subsequent offenses will result in a fine. The bill includes detailed requirements for system operation, such as conspicuous signage, operator training, and annual system calibration. Importantly, the violations will not result in driver's license points or impact insurance rates. The systems are strictly for speed enforcement in work zones and cannot be used for general surveillance. The pilot program will run from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, with the Maine Turnpike Authority required to submit a report evaluating the program's effectiveness by November 1, 2028. The bill also includes strict provisions for protecting the personally identifiable information collected by the systems, ensuring such data is confidential and can only be used for specific purposes related to enforcement.
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Bill Summary: This resolve authorizes the Maine Turnpike Authority to conduct a pilot program to implement up to 3 automated speed control systems at a time in highway work zones on limited access highways in the State for 3 years. The system produces an image of a motor vehicle exceeding the posted speed limit by 11 miles an hour or more in the highway work zone, including the motor vehicle's license plate number, and a notice of violation is sent to the owner of the motor vehicle, who is subject to a warning for a first offense and a fine for a 2nd or subsequent offense. The system is maintained by an operator who is responsible for calibrating the system and certifying that the system is in proper working order. Personally identifiable information of motor vehicle owners and motor vehicles captured by the system is confidential and not a public record under the Freedom of Access Act.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 6 : Brad Farrin (R)*, Roger Albert (R), Lydia Crafts (D), Rick Mason (R), Teresa Pierce (D), D. Ray (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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MA bill #H913 • Last Action 02/26/2026
To create fees for single use beverage containers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a comprehensive framework to reduce single-use beverage container waste in Massachusetts by establishing several key provisions. The legislation introduces a $0.01 fee for each disposable beverage container used when customers do not bring their own reusable containers, with all collected fees directed to a new Clean Environment Fund dedicated to environmental protection, recycling, and waste reduction programs. Food service providers, including restaurants, must now permit customers to use reusable beverage containers that comply with food safety regulations and can be refused if they appear unsanitary. The bill mandates educational outreach about the environmental and health impacts of single-use containers and establishes an enforcement mechanism with escalating fines for non-compliance: first a written warning, then a $50 fine for a second violation, and at least $150 for subsequent violations. Additionally, new full-service restaurants will only be granted business licenses if they commit to using reusable food serviceware for on-premise dining, with limited exceptions for take-out packaging. The legislation is designed to address the significant environmental and health concerns associated with disposable food packaging, such as street litter, waste stream contamination, and potentially harmful chemical additives in packaging materials, while providing a structured approach to promoting more sustainable food service practices.
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Bill Summary: Relative to fees for single use beverage containers. Environment and Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Ciccolo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5149
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FL bill #H0287 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes personal identifying and location information for applicants of family foster homes, as well as current and former owners and operators of these homes, and their spouses, children, and other adult household members, confidential and exempt from public records requirements. This exemption also extends to the names, addresses, and phone numbers of character or neighbor references for these applicants and operators. The bill, which amends Florida Statute 409.175, aims to protect individuals involved in the foster care system from potential harm, fraud, or the acquisition of sensitive personal information, and includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption by October 2, 2031, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 409.175, F.S.; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of applicants for family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such applicants; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes and the names and personal identifying and location information of the spouses, children, and other adult household members of such owners and operators; providing confidentiality and an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of character or neighbor references of a family foster home applicant or a current or former owner or operator of a family foster home; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/30/2025
• Added: 10/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Human Services Subcommittee, Fiona McFarland (R)*, William Conerly (R)*, Linda Chaney (R), Will Robinson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Received
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FL bill #H0679 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modernizes Florida's trademark registration process by requiring the Department of State to adopt the international schedule of classes of goods and services, which is a standardized system used globally to categorize what a trademark is used for, instead of maintaining its own separate list. It also mandates the creation of a secure online portal by December 31, 2027, where applicants can submit trademark registration and renewal applications electronically, including uploading required documents like specimens (examples of how the mark is used) and drawings, and paying fees. Furthermore, the bill allows for electronic verification of applications, aligning with existing laws for electronic signatures and transactions, and specifies that online applications will require an electronic specimen of use, while paper applications will continue to require three physical specimens.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to registration of trademarks; amending s. 495.111, F.S.; removing provisions relating to the classification of goods and services for trademark purposes; requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services; creating s. 495.0315, F.S.; requiring the department to establish and maintain a secure Internet website that allows submission of an online trademark registration application and renewal application; providing website requirements; requiring the department to make the online application system available by a specified date; amending s. 495.031, F.S.; providing online application requirements; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/08/2025
• Added: 12/09/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce Committee, Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Received
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KY bill #HB683 • Last Action 02/26/2026
AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Burnside Island Development Authority (BIDA) as an independent entity to develop, finance, operate, maintain, improve, and promote lodging, restaurant facilities, and recreational amenities on General Burnside Island State Park and the surrounding area, aiming to boost economic development and tourism. BIDA will be governed by a board of directors composed of various state and local officials, as well as appointees from the City of Burnside and Pulaski County, with specific roles and duties outlined. The authority and its board will be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act, ensuring transparency in their operations. Importantly, BIDA will require authorization from the General Assembly before selling or disposing of state-owned real property valued over $400,000 that is managed by the Department of Parks. The bill also clarifies that any bond debt incurred by BIDA will be solely payable from the revenue generated by those bonds, not from the Commonwealth's general funds. Additionally, the Department of Parks will continue to operate and maintain the park until a private partner agreement is in place with BIDA, and the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park will be exempt from taxation. The initial terms of some board members will be staggered to ensure continuity.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 148 to define terms; establish the Burnside Island Development Authority to develop, finance, maintain, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities on General Burnside Island State Park and surrounding area; require the authority to be governed by a board; establish board membership, terms, powers, and duties; establish duties and purposes of the authority; require the board and authority to be subject to the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Kentucky Open Records Act; require the board to acquire authorization from the General Assembly prior to the sale, trade, or disposal of real property valued greater than $400,000 that is owned by the Commonwealth and managed by the Department of Parks; require that bond debt service be payable solely from the revenue of the bonds; require the Department of Parks to operate and maintain General Burnside Island State Park until an agreement between the authority and a private partner takes effect; amend KRS 132.195 to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation requirements; set forth the staggering of initial board terms.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Ken Upchurch (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Josh Branscum (R), Josh Bray (R), David Meade (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)
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IL bill #SB2886 • Last Action 02/26/2026
GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to extend its protections to "biomarker testing," which refers to the process of analyzing biological markers in an individual's body, and the information derived from it, similar to how genetic testing is regulated. The key provisions include making biomarker testing and its results confidential and privileged, meaning they can only be shared with the individual tested or those they explicitly authorize in writing. Insurers are prohibited from using biomarker testing information for accident or health insurance policies, except when the results are voluntarily submitted and favorable to the individual, and they cannot use this information for non-therapeutic or underwriting purposes. Employers are also subject to stricter rules regarding the use and disclosure of biomarker testing information, with limitations on soliciting, requiring, or purchasing such information, and on using it to affect employment terms or conditions. The bill clarifies that the identity of individuals undergoing biomarker testing and the test results themselves cannot be disclosed in a way that allows for identification, except under specific circumstances outlined in the Act, such as to the individual tested or their authorized representative, or for certain health care operations and public health activities, all while adhering to the "minimum necessary" standard for information use and disclosure as defined by HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act).
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Bill Summary: Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Bill Cunningham (D)*, Mike Halpin (D), Emil Jones (D), Michael Hastings (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Laura Murphy (D), Laura Ellman (D), Laura Fine (D), Mark Walker (D), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading March 3, 2026
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IL bill #SB2984 • Last Action 02/26/2026
EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois' early learning initiatives, primarily by modifying the Illinois Early Learning Council Act and the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. The Illinois Early Learning Council's purpose is broadened to advise on statewide programs and services for children from prenatal stages to age five, aiming to make Illinois the best state for raising young children by establishing a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early learning system. The Council will now be co-chaired by the Secretary of Early Childhood or their designee, and the Governor will appoint parents and caregivers of children five and under to the Council. The Department of Early Childhood will provide staffing and administrative support to the Council, and new provisions address conflicts of interest for Council members, requiring them to avoid matters that provide direct financial benefit or create the appearance of impropriety. Additionally, the bill shifts appointment authority for certain members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity from the Department of Human Services to the Department of Early Childhood, ensuring the Department of Early Childhood has a greater role in shaping this consortium's guidance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Early Learning Council Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the purpose of the Illinois Early Learning Council. Provides that the Secretary of Early Childhood or the Secretary's designee shall serve as co-chairperson of the Council. Provides that the governor shall appoint to the Council parents and caregivers of children 5 years of age or under. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall provide staffing and administrative support to the Council. Sets forth provisions concerning conflicts of interest. Amends the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Provides that specified members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium shall be appointed by the Department of Early Childhood.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Lakesia Collins (D)*, Meg Loughran Cappel (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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CO bill #SB100 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Youth Sports Safety Requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that youth sports organizations and local governments providing youth athletic activities must have at least one adult with current first aid, CPR, and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) certification present at every event. It also expands background check requirements for coaches and introduces them for chaperones, defined as individuals accompanying youth sports organizations on overnight trips; these checks must now be conducted every three years and include international checks for those who have lived abroad. Furthermore, the bill adds crimes of violence to the list of offenses that disqualify individuals from coaching and establishes a legal pathway for individuals to sue if a required background check is not performed, provided the failure to do so was due to deliberate indifference or reckless disregard, not just simple negligence.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires a youth sports organization and local government that provides youth athletic activities (youth sports organization) to have at least one adult who possesses a current first aid, CPR, and AED certification present at each youth athletic activity. Current law requires all youth sports organization coaches who work directly with youth members to obtain a criminal history record check (background check) prior to employment. The bill requires chaperones who accompany the youth sports organization on a trip that includes one or more overnight stays to pass a background check. The bill requires a coach or chaperone who lived outside the U.S. for more than days since the coach's or chaperone's last background check to also obtain an international background check. The act creates a cause of action for failing to conduct a background check. Current law prohibits a youth sports organization from hiring a person to be a coach if the person has been convicted of certain crimes. The bill adds crimes of violence and other violent crimes to the list of disqualifying offenses.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jessie Danielson (D)*, Katie Stewart (D)*, Jenny Willford (D)*, James Coleman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health & Human Services Committee Hearing (13:30:00 2/26/2026 Old Supreme Court)
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FL bill #S0298 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence to provide additional privacy protections for dating violence victims. Specifically, the bill creates public records exemptions for certain identifying information of dating violence program participants, including their addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure requirements. The exemptions apply to records held by the Office of the Attorney General, supervisors of elections, and the Department of State. The bill includes provisions allowing limited disclosure of this information in specific circumstances, such as executing arrest warrants or through court orders. The legislation is designed to enhance the safety of dating violence victims by preventing potential assailants from accessing their personal contact information. The exemptions are retroactive and will be subject to future legislative review, with a scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts the provisions. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of another related piece of legislation (SB 296) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 741.465, F.S.; providing that certain identifying information of victims of dating violence who participate in the Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence which are held by the Office of the Attorney General or contained in voter registration or voting records held by the supervisor of elections or the Department of State are exempt from public records requirements; providing for retroactive application; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/28/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Criminal Justice, Lori Berman (D)*, Barbara Sharief (D), Tracie Davis (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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MO bill #HB2300 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Creates provisions relating to professional licensing
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to professional licensing laws in Missouri, including creating a one-time, nonrenewable two-year temporary license for individuals with at least three years of work experience in an occupation or profession in another state that requires a license in Missouri but not where they previously worked, provided they pass the required exam and meet certain other criteria, and it also streamlines the licensing process for individuals with existing licenses in other states, particularly for military personnel and their spouses, by waiving certain examination, education, or experience requirements, and it establishes interstate compacts for physician assistants and athletic trainers, allowing for easier practice across participating states, while also updating requirements for certified public accountants, including changes to educational and experience criteria for licensure and firm permits, and introduces provisions for emergency license suspension for certain professions if there's an imminent risk to public health and safety, and allows for the waiver of certain pharmacy regulations during declared state disasters or emergencies.
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Bill Summary: Creates provisions relating to professional licensing
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Philip Oehlerking (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 18 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 1
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CA bill #SB1067 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pupil instruction: math screenings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the State Board of Education to establish an approved list of screening instruments to identify students in kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 who are experiencing math difficulties, similar to how existing law addresses reading difficulties. An independent panel of experts will be appointed by April 30, 2027, to create this list by January 31, 2028, ensuring the instruments are evidence-based and appropriate for diverse learners. School districts, county offices of education, and charter schools (referred to as local educational agencies or LEAs) must adopt one or more of these approved instruments by June 30, 2028, and begin screening all students in those grades for math difficulties by the 2028-29 school year, unless parents opt out in writing. These screenings are intended to identify students needing early intervention and support, not to diagnose disabilities, and LEAs will be required to report screening results to the State Department of Education annually starting July 15, 2029.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 14 (commencing with Section 52985) to Part 28 of Division 4 of Title 2 of the Education Code, relating to pupil instruction.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Akilah Weber Pierson (D)*, Blanca Rubio (D), Sade Elhawary (D), Corey Jackson (D), Lori Wilson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on ED.
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IL bill #HB5151 • Last Action 02/26/2026
AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act, establishes regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are devices that automatically capture vehicle license plate information. The Act defines key terms like "ALPR user" and "captured plate data," which includes GPS coordinates, date, time, and images of license plates. It outlines authorized uses for law enforcement and government entities, such as matching plates against lists of missing persons or stolen vehicles, and for specific government functions like toll collection or parking enforcement. The bill strictly prohibits certain uses, including selling data, using it to target individuals based on political or religious views, or combining it with facial recognition technology. It mandates strict data retention policies, generally requiring data to be deleted within three days unless it's evidence of unlawful conduct or needed for specific authorized purposes. The Act also requires public presentations and the adoption of privacy policies before ALPR systems can be used, and it mandates detailed data collection and reporting by agencies. Furthermore, it makes changes to the Freedom of Information Act to exempt captured plate data from public disclosure, and it establishes penalties for violations, including potential disciplinary action for employees and contract nullification for vendors, as well as a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicolle Grasse (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Nicolle Grasse
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KY bill #HB415 • Last Action 02/26/2026
AN ACT relating to educators.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the process for handling complaints against educators and enhances background check procedures for school employees. It streamlines the Education Professional Standards Board's (EPSB) disciplinary process by removing the requirement for a conference between staff and certificate holders after a determination of sufficient evidence, and it establishes timelines for EPSB hearings, including the right to request an expedited hearing. Hearings will be conducted by a licensed attorney from the Office of the Attorney General starting July 1, 2027. The bill also changes the timeline for a superintendent's duty to report potential misconduct and allows superintendents to contact previous employers and the EPSB about job applicants, with protections for those making qualifying disclosures. Additionally, it mandates new training for school employees on appropriate and inappropriate relationships with students, sexual grooming, and sexual misconduct, and requires superintendents to report felony charges against employees within ten business days.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 161.120 to modify disclosure requirements for certain complaints; remove requirement for a conference between the staff of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and a certificate holder after a determination of sufficient evidence; restructure provisions concerning written admonishments by EPSB and referrals to hearings; provide a timeline for EPSB hearings; modify the right of a certificate holder to request an expedited hearing; require the hearing to be conducted before a hearing officer who is a licensed attorney secured from the Office of the Attorney General; change the timeline for a superintendent's duty to report; amend KRS 160.380 to allow a superintendent to contact a prior employers and the EPSB concerning an applicant for a certified position; establish information that shall be provided to a requesting superintendent; provide record retention requirements; grant liability protections for qualifying disclosures.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Clines (R)*, George Brown (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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FL bill #S1792 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public Records/Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing exemption from public records requirements, meaning certain information will no longer be readily available to the public. Specifically, records related to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), a state agency responsible for law enforcement and criminal justice, will now be considered confidential. This exemption applies to the general public records law (s. 119.07(1)) and a constitutional provision (s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution) that guarantees public access to government records. The bill clarifies that these confidential records can only be used for official law enforcement purposes, though law enforcement officials can still share the pawnbroker's and customer's names and addresses, along with a description of the pawned item, with the alleged owner of that property. Furthermore, this exemption is subject to a future legislative review process known as the Open Government Sunset Review Act, and it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature actively votes to extend it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that this expansion is needed to protect sensitive personal information from pawnbroker transactions, such as names, addresses, and even thumbprints, which could increase the risk of identity theft for individuals involved. The Legislature believes that the potential harm from releasing this information outweighs any public benefit of disclosure, and that this exemption will help ensure consistent treatment of such records across different law enforcement agencies and support the statewide sharing of information about secondhand dealer transactions. Finally, the bill's effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, SB 1582, also becoming law during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; expanding the exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions to include those records delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Yarborough (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Now in Fiscal Policy
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MO bill #HB1961 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Creates provisions relating to dietitians
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes provisions for dietitians, including creating a "Dietitian Licensure Compact" to facilitate interstate practice and improve public access to dietetics services by allowing licensed dietitians to obtain a "Compact Privilege" to practice in other member states without needing multiple licenses. It also introduces a process for dietitians licensed in other states to obtain a Missouri license by waiving certain requirements if they meet specific criteria, and provides for non-renewable temporary licenses for those supervised by a licensed dietitian. The bill defines terms like "License" (a permit to practice), "Military" (armed forces), and "Nonresident military spouse" (a spouse of active-duty military personnel who is a nonresident of Missouri), and outlines the structure and powers of the Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact and its rules.
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Bill Summary: Creates provisions relating to dietitians
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tara Peters (R)*, Danny Busick (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Second read and referred: Emerging Issues and Professional Registration(S)
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CA bill #SB1154 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Public contracts: best value procurement: community college districts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes community college districts to use a "best value procurement" method for public projects costing over $1,000,000, allowing them to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications, rather than solely the lowest bid. This method, which will be in effect until December 31, 2030, defines "best value" as a process where the chosen bidder offers the best combination of price and qualifications, with "qualifications" encompassing factors like financial stability, relevant experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record. The bill also mandates that community college districts report on their use of this procurement method to the Legislature by January 1, 2030, and establishes specific requirements for bid solicitations, prequalification of bidders, and the evaluation process to ensure fairness and transparency.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Article 41.6 (commencing with Section 20666) to Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eloise Reyes (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on ED.
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CA bill #SB1160 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Judicial Council: eviction data reporting.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Judicial Council, which oversees California's court system, to collect and report data on eviction cases. Specifically, courts will need to provide the Judicial Council with monthly information on unlawful detainer cases, which are lawsuits to evict tenants, broken down by ZIP code. This data will include the number of cases filed, the types of judgments or dismissals, and whether cases went to trial, distinguishing between bench trials (decided by a judge) and jury trials. The Judicial Council will then compile this information into a publicly accessible spreadsheet every three months, and starting July 1, 2027, will also annually report to the Legislature on the total number of eviction proceedings initiated, as well as how many tenants and landlords were represented by legal counsel, making this aggregated data available online by geographic region. The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a state law that gives the public the right to access government records.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 156) to Title 1 of Part 1 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and to add Chapter 2.15 (commencing with Section 68652) to Title 8 of the Government Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on JUD.
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MN bill #SF2940 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Minnesota Data Privacy Act modification to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data provision and sensitive data additional protections addition provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Minnesota Data Privacy Act to expand protections for consumer health data by making it a form of sensitive data with additional safeguards. Specifically, the bill adds comprehensive definitions for health data and geofencing, and introduces new requirements for processing and selling sensitive data. The legislation defines health data broadly, including information about medical conditions, treatments, health-related purchases, bodily functions, diagnostic testing, and even derived or inferred data about a consumer's health status. The bill prohibits implementing geofences around healthcare facilities to track or collect health data without consent and requires explicit, separate authorizations for processing or selling sensitive health information. Controllers must obtain specific, written consent that clearly explains what data will be processed, how it will be used, and provide consumers the ability to withdraw consent. The bill also expands enforcement powers for the Attorney General, allowing penalties of up to $7,500 per violation and extending enforcement to entities that are not traditional controllers or processors. The new provisions will become effective on July 31, 2025, with a delayed compliance date for postsecondary institutions until July 31, 2029.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to consumer protection; modifying the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to make consumer health data a form of sensitive data; adding additional protections for sensitive data; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 325M.11; 325M.12; 325M.16, subdivision 2; 325M.18; 325M.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 325M.17.
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• Introduced: 03/21/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*, Melissa Wiklund (D), Clare Oumou Verbeten (D), Ron Latz (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/21/2025
• Last Action: Author added Latz
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CA bill #SB1143 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Children’s advocacy centers: recordings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the types of agencies that can receive recordings of child forensic interviews from children's advocacy centers, which are facilities that help coordinate investigations into child abuse and neglect. Previously, these recordings could only be released to law enforcement agencies investigating child abuse, agencies prosecuting related crimes, or county counsel evaluating abuse allegations, and always required a court order or specific consent. Now, the bill adds child welfare agencies authorized to investigate child abuse and neglect to the list of entities that can receive these recordings upon request, without needing a court order in all circumstances, while still maintaining confidentiality protections.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 11166.4 of the Penal Code, relating to child abuse.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anna Caballero (D)*, Stephanie Nguyen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
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CA bill #SB1108 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy, a new state agency within the Natural Resources Agency, to protect, conserve, and restore the natural, ecological, and related resources of the Grassland Ecological Area and the Grassland Focus Area, which are significant wetland and grassland complexes in California's Central Valley. The conservancy will be governed by a nine-member voting board, including representatives from state agencies, local governments, and public members, along with two non-voting liaison advisers from federal agencies. Its powers and duties include acquiring interests in real property from willing sellers, making grants and loans to public and nonprofit organizations, and managing lands to enhance wildlife habitat, recreation, and public benefits. All funds received by the conservancy, including proceeds from property transactions, will be deposited into a dedicated Grassland Ecological Area Conservancy Fund, available for expenditure upon legislative appropriation. The bill also mandates that the conservancy report annually to the Legislature and the public on its activities and includes provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies if the bill imposes state-mandated costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 23.1 (commencing with Section 33230) to the Public Resources Code, relating to conservancies.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anna Caballero (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on N.R. & W.
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CA bill #SB1126 • Last Action 02/26/2026
School districts, county offices of education, and local agencies: financial postings.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires governing boards of school districts and county superintendents of schools to post their annual audit reports on their internet websites within 30 days of receiving them, and for local agencies (cities, counties, and special districts) that have websites to post their audited financial statements or annual comprehensive financial reports within 30 days of their approval by the legislative body. These financial documents must be prominently displayed and accessible to the public without a password or fee, and maintained online for at least three years. Failure to comply will result in a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation, assessed by the Superintendent of Public Instruction for school districts and county offices of education, and by the Controller for other local agencies. The bill also establishes a "Local Agency Transparency Fund" to cover the Controller's administrative costs for enforcing these provisions, and clarifies that these requirements are a matter of statewide concern, applying to all cities, including charter cities.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 41020.4 to the Education Code, and to add Article 10.2 (commencing with Section 53905) to Chapter 4 of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code, relating to local government.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Steven Choi (R)*, Marie Alvarado-Gil (R), Tony Strickland (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and ED.
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FL bill #H0767 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Residential Property Insurance
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance transparency and consumer protections in residential property insurance. It mandates the Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) to create and maintain a comprehensive online resource center with plain-language explanations of insurance market dynamics, company financial information, available insurance options, and details on mitigation credits and programs like the My Safe Florida Home Program. This information will not be considered a trade secret and will be publicly accessible. Insurers will be required to notify policyholders of this resource center with every offer of coverage and policy renewal. Additionally, insurers will be prohibited from including the value of land when determining coverage amounts or adjusting claims for homes, unless the property is on the shoreline or surrounded by water. The bill also requires that notices about premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation include information on whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems with secondary water resistance. Finally, it updates a cross-reference within the Homeowner Claims Bill of Rights to reflect changes in other sections of the law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to residential property insurance; amending s. 627.0621, F.S.; requiring the Office of Insurance Regulation to establish and maintain a comprehensive resource center on its website; providing requirements for the resource center; specifying that certain information is not a trade secret and is not subject to certain public records exemptions; requiring residential property insurers to provide notice of the comprehensive resource center on the office's website with any offer of coverage and policy renewal; amending s. 627.7011, F.S.; prohibiting an insurer from including the value of certain land when establishing a homeowner's policy coverage amount or adjusting certain claims; providing construction; amending s. 627.711, F.S.; providing that the notice of premium discounts for hurricane loss mitigation must include information about whether the insurer offers enhanced discounts for roof systems that use a secondary water resistance; amending s. 627.7142, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/15/2025
• Added: 12/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Commerce Committee, Yvette Benarroch (R)*, Fabián Basabe (R)*, Webster Barnaby (R), Omar Blanco (R), Anne Gerwig (R), Peggy Gossett-Seidman (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Received
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VA bill #SB556 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Child abuse & neglect; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their prof. or official capacity.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the list of individuals who are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Specifically, it includes coaches, directors, and adult volunteers associated with public or private school athletics programs, including interscholastic teams and clubs, as mandatory reporters. Additionally, it broadens the scope of what constitutes "reason to suspect" child abuse or neglect to include suspected violations of certain obscenity and related offenses involving children, as outlined in specific sections of the law. This means that these newly included individuals, and others already mandated to report, must now report not only suspected abuse or neglect but also these specific offenses if they encounter them in their professional or official capacity. The bill also clarifies that these reporting requirements apply to both public and private school athletics programs.
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Bill Summary: Child abuse and neglect; obscenity and related offenses; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their professional or official capacities; public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers; penalty. Expands the mandatory reporting requirements for certain enumerated persons in their professional or official capacities to include certain offenses related to children and certain obscenity and related offenses and applies all such mandatory reporting requirements to all public and private school athletics program coaches, directors, and adult volunteers, including those associated with interscholastic teams and clubs. Under current law, the mandatory reporting requirements apply to such enumerated persons who suspect that a child is an abused or neglected child and to public or private sports organization or team athletic coaches, directors, or adult volunteers.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Russet Perry (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Assigned HAPP sub: Health & Human Resources
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CA bill #SB1185 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pharmaceutical facilities: skilled and trained workforce.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires owners, operators, or developers of facilities involved in the research, development, or production of pharmaceutical products to ensure that all onsite construction, alteration, demolition, installation, repair, or maintenance work is performed by a "skilled and trained workforce." A skilled and trained workforce is defined as one where all workers are either registered apprentices or "skilled journeypersons," and at least 60% of the skilled journeypersons are graduates of an approved apprenticeship program. A skilled journeyperson is someone who has completed an approved apprenticeship program or has equivalent experience and is paid at least the prevailing hourly wage rate. The bill mandates that these facility owners report monthly to the Labor Commissioner to demonstrate compliance, including worker information. Failure to comply can result in civil penalties of up to $5,000 per month for a first violation and up to $10,000 per month for subsequent violations, though the Labor Commissioner can reduce or waive these penalties under certain circumstances. This legislation aims to address public health and safety risks associated with pharmaceutical facilities by ensuring a highly qualified workforce is used in their construction and maintenance.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 6.98 (commencing with Section 25600) to Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, relating to hazardous materials.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dave Cortese (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L., P.E. & R.
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MI bill #SB0807 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Retirement: other; retirement program for certain nonpublic employees to participate in a benefit plan; create, and provide oversight. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0808'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Retirement Savings Program Act" in Michigan, creating the Michigan Secure Retirement Savings Program, an automatic enrollment payroll deduction Individual Retirement Account (IRA) program designed to help private-sector employees save for retirement. The program will be administered by the Secure Retirement Savings Board and overseen by the Department of Treasury, with funds held in a trust fund separate from the state treasury. Employers who have been in business for at least two years and have not offered a qualified retirement plan (such as a 401(k) or pension) to their employees will be required to participate by allowing payroll deductions for their employees to be contributed to the program, though employers can opt to offer their own qualified retirement plans instead. Employees will be automatically enrolled but can choose to opt out or adjust their contribution levels, with the board setting default contribution rates that can automatically increase annually up to a maximum of 15% of wages. The bill also outlines provisions for the program's administration, investment policies, reporting requirements, and penalties for employers who fail to comply, emphasizing that the state is not liable for any retirement benefits accrued by enrollees.
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Bill Summary: A bill to create the secure retirement savings program to provide retirement savings options for certain employees; to provide for the powers and duties of certain governmental officers and entities; to require participation in the program by certain employers; to create the secure retirement savings program fund as a trust fund outside the state treasury consisting of employee retirement accounts; to establish the Michigan secure retirement administrative fund to pay program administrative expenses; to provide for civil fines; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 02/27/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : John Cherry (D)*, Mary Cavanagh (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Labor
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MN bill #HF3658 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders modified.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders, which are court orders designed to temporarily prevent individuals who pose a significant danger of bodily harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for an order to include law enforcement agencies and city or county attorney's offices, allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf, and clarifying that mental health professionals should report threats or risks of suicide by firearm to the relevant law enforcement agency. The bill also refines procedures for serving orders, including provisions for electronic or mail service in certain circumstances, and allows for longer extensions of extreme risk protection orders, up to five years, if specific criteria are met, such as prior violations of such orders. Additionally, it clarifies the responsibilities of law enforcement and firearms dealers in the transfer and storage of firearms subject to these orders, and provides immunity for good-faith actions taken by law enforcement officers and mental health professionals in relation to these orders.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; modifying the processes for applying for, securing, and enforcing extreme risk protection orders; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 624.7171, subdivisions 1, 4, 5; 624.7172; 624.7173; 624.7174; 624.7175; 624.7176, subdivision 1; 624.7177, subdivision 2; 624.7178, subdivisions 1, 4.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kelly Moller (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Author added Moller
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FL bill #H0015 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates public records and meetings exemptions for the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, a multi-state agreement that allows for easier professional licensing across state boundaries. Specifically, the bill protects certain personal identifying information of social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and license number) from public disclosure, unless the originating state authorizes such disclosure. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees from public meeting requirements when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law. Additionally, any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings will also be kept confidential. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact and protect sensitive professional information. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature votes to continue them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 13) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 491.023, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling pursuant to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of certain meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission or its executive committee or other committees; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during the exempt meetings or portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Christine Hunschofsky (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Anna Eskamani (D), Rita Harris (D), Mitch Rosenwald (D), Debra Tendrich (D), Marie Woodson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 09/15/2025
• Last Action: Received
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MS bill #HB4110 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Oktibbeha County; authorize the establishment of the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund for deposit of net proceeds from sale of certain medical center.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Oktibbeha County to establish the Oktibbeha County Reserve and Trust Fund to manage the net proceeds from the sale of OCH Regional Medical Center, which is owned by the county. The fund is intended to be a permanent endowment to maintain its value against inflation and provide sustainable revenue for county improvements without depleting the principal. The Board of Supervisors will serve as the trustees of this fund and must hire a qualified institutional fiduciary, like a bank or trust company, to manage its investments according to prudent investor standards. The fund's earnings, capped at 4% of its average market value over three years, can be used for county purposes, with up to 85% transferred to a separate fund for appropriation by the Board of Supervisors for general operations, maintenance, and capital improvements, while any remaining earnings are added back to the fund's principal. Strict limitations are placed on withdrawals from the fund's principal, requiring a supermajority vote of the Board of Supervisors, certification from the fiduciary that long-term purchasing power will not be impaired, a public hearing, and findings that no other funding source exists, with unlimited withdrawals allowed only during declared emergencies. Any invasion of the principal will suspend earnings distributions until the corpus is fully restored, and the board must file a restoration plan with the Attorney General and Chancery Court. The trustees are required to publish an audited financial report annually, and the Attorney General has the authority to enforce the act's terms, with the fund dissolving and the act being repealed if its balance ever reaches zero, triggering an investigation into potential mismanagement.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, May Be Deposited Into The Fund; To Provide For The Establishment Of The Board Of Trustees Of The Reserve And Trust Fund And Provide That Its Membership Shall Be The Members Of The Board Of Supervisors Of Oktibbeha County; To Require The Trustees To Contract With A Qualified Institution Fiduciary To Provide Investment Management And Advisory Services For The Fund; To Prescribe Certain Earning And Annual Distributions Of The Fund; To Provide That A Certain Percentage Of The Earnings May Be Transferred To The Oktibbeha County Och Proceeds Fund For Appropriation By The Board Of Supervisors For Any Lawful County Purposes, Including General Operations, Maintenance And Capital Improvements; To Provide Strict Limitations For Withdrawals From The Corpus; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 02/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Roberson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Local and Private Legislation
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CO bill #HB1037 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Ban Government Purchase of Personal Data from Third Party
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act," aims to prevent law enforcement and other government entities in Colorado from purchasing or obtaining personal data from third parties for any value, and also prohibits them from sharing such data with each other. "Personal data" is broadly defined to include information collected from or generated by a specific person through consumer transactions or product/service use, such as browsing history, location data, financial information, and even inferences about an individual. A "third party" is defined as any entity that is not a government entity or the individual themselves. The bill establishes exceptions to these prohibitions, allowing government entities to obtain personal data with a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, in cases of emergency posing a threat to life or safety, or when the individual consents to the sharing of their data. It also allows for the acquisition of data that is lawfully available to the public or voluntarily made public by the individual. Furthermore, the bill creates a right for individuals to sue if their personal data is obtained or shared in violation of these rules, and data obtained illegally will generally be excluded as evidence in court proceedings, with some exceptions for procedural fairness.
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Bill Summary: The bill prohibits law enforcement and other government entities from purchasing, or otherwise obtaining for anything of value, certain personal data from third parties. Law enforcement agencies and other government entities are also prohibited from sharing individuals' personal data between themselves. Exceptions are created for obtaining personal data, including after obtaining a judicial warrant, subpoena, or court order, when an individual consents to sharing their data and, in the case of an emergency, involving a threat to a person's life or physical safety. The bill creates a private cause of action for an individual who has their personal data obtained or shared in violation of the prohibitions in the bill. Personal data obtained or shared is excluded from trial and other court proceedings, subject to certain exceptions.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jennifer Bacon (D)*, Ken Degraaf (R)*, Lisa Cutter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Judiciary Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
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IL bill #SB3224 • Last Action 02/25/2026
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind and makes conforming changes to several other Illinois laws, including the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act, to reflect this name change.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Doris Turner (D)*, Jil Tracy (R), Javier Cervantes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
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MN bill #HF3353 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Personal information protections for judicial official expanded to state legislators, legislative task force created, report required, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands existing personal information protections, which previously applied only to judicial officials, to now include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, redefining "judicial official" to "covered official" for this purpose. It also establishes a legislative task force composed of twelve members, including representatives from the legislative branch, state agencies, and judicial system, to study and analyze the need for enhanced privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials and to explore ways to administer these protections effectively. This task force is required to submit a report with its findings and any recommended legislative changes by January 15, 2027, and a specific amount of money is appropriated from the general fund to support its work.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Katie Jones (D), Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Author added Kotyza-Witthuhn
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IL bill #HB3443 • Last Action 02/25/2026
OMA-COUNCIL DEV DISAB
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two laws to provide more flexibility for members of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) in attending meetings. Specifically, the bill changes the Open Meetings Act to exempt the ICDD from the requirement that a quorum of members must be physically present at meetings. Additionally, the bill modifies the ICDD Law to allow council members to request permission to attend meetings via video or audio conference under certain circumstances. These circumstances include being prevented from physically attending due to personal illness or disability, or needing to provide care to a family member with a disability. The chairperson must grant such a request, and the member will be counted toward the meeting's quorum. This change aims to make council meetings more accessible for members who may have mobility challenges or caregiving responsibilities, ensuring that individuals with developmental disabilities or their representatives can more easily participate in important policy-making discussions. The bill is effective immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that the requirement that a quorum be physically present at the location of an open meeting shall not apply to the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Amends the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Law. Provides that a member of the Council may request permission of the chairperson to attend a meeting by video or audio conference, and that request shall be granted if the member is prevented from physically attending due to personal illness or disability or if the member is required to provide care to a family member who has a disability. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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KS bill #HB2533 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Enacting the occupational therapy licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which establishes a system for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in multiple states more easily. The compact aims to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed professionals to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, provided they meet certain criteria and their home state license is in good standing. This means a therapist licensed in one member state can practice in another member state without needing a separate license in that second state, as long as they adhere to that state's laws and regulations. The compact also creates an Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, manage a data system for tracking licensees and any disciplinary actions, and develop uniform rules. Importantly, each state retains its authority to license and regulate occupational therapy practice within its borders and to take adverse action against a licensee's compact privilege if necessary to protect public health and safety. The bill also addresses specific definitions, state participation requirements, how compact privileges are obtained and maintained, and procedures for adverse actions and dispute resolution.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health professions and practices; relating to the practice of occupational therapy; enacting the occupational therapy licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges to occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 8:30 AM Room 142-S
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IL bill #HB3483 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act, establishing a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. Beginning January 1, 2028, employees will be eligible for up to 18 weeks of paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing personal medical needs, reproductive health care, and dealing with domestic or sexual violence. The program will be funded through a combined premium contribution of 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers with 25 or more employees paying 60% of the contribution. Employees will receive 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week, which will be adjusted annually. The bill creates a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, establishes a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection for employees who take leave. Self-employed individuals may also opt into the program. The legislation aims to support working families by providing financial support during significant life events, addressing the lack of mandatory paid leave in the United States, and helping workers balance work and family responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Anna Moeller (D)*, Harry Benton (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Lilian Jiménez (D), Dee Avelar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Labor & Commerce Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 114)
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VA bill #HB271 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in the Commonwealth, excluding the state lottery. It sets eligibility requirements for Commissioners and Board members, outlines their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including those related to the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, tribal consultation, the Attorney General's criminal prosecution authority, restrictions on government agencies regarding charitable organizations, and exemptions from public record disclosure for various investigations and proprietary information. Additionally, it amends laws concerning alcoholic beverage control, horse racing, and various gaming and wagering activities, including the creation of new titles and chapters for the Virginia Gaming Commission, charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and live, historical, and simulcast horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, thereby consolidating and clarifying the regulatory framework for gambling in Virginia.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Paul Krizek (D)*, Stacey Carroll (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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NE bill #LB949 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to health information laws in Nebraska, primarily by replacing references to the "statewide health information exchange" with "vendor" in relation to the prescription drug monitoring program and the Health Information Technology Board. This means that a contracted vendor, rather than a public-private statewide health information exchange, will now be responsible for managing the prescription drug monitoring system and administering the Health Information Technology Board. The bill also clarifies that funding for the Health Information Technology Board's administrative duties and member expenses will come from the vendor, not state funds. Additionally, it updates language regarding the Hospital Quality Assurance and Access Assessment Fund to include the designated health information exchange as a recipient of funding for specific purposes.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to health information; to amend sections 81-6,124, 81-6,125, 81-6,127, and 81-6,128, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 68-2106, 71-2454, and 71-2455, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to change provisions relating to the prescription drug monitoring program, the statewide health information exchange, and the Health Information Technology Board; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Beau Ballard (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Health and Human Services Hearing (13:30:00 2/25/2026 Room 1510)
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VA bill #HB159 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to streamline the process for individuals seeking to enforce their rights to access public information. Specifically, it clarifies that when someone files a petition for a writ of mandamus (a court order compelling a government official to perform a duty) or an injunction (a court order preventing a party from taking a certain action) to enforce their FOIA rights, they are not required to formally serve legal documents like a summons or process through a sheriff or private process server. This change aims to make it easier and potentially faster for citizens to challenge denials of public records or violations of open meeting laws, as the act of filing the petition itself serves as notice to the relevant parties.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement; petition for mandamus or injunction. Specifies that service of process or a summons for a hearing shall not be required when a petition for mandamus or injunction to enforce rights granted under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act has been filed.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Simon (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N)
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IL bill #SB4004 • Last Action 02/25/2026
AQUIFER PROTECTION ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act, aims to protect the Mahomet Aquifer, a source of groundwater, by restricting data center water usage. Starting January 1, 2027, new data centers will be prohibited from using water from this aquifer, and state agencies will not be allowed to issue or renew permits for such use. Existing data centers must find alternative water sources and stop drawing from the Mahomet Aquifer by January 1, 2028. The bill also prevents local governments from entering into agreements that hide a data center's water usage information, ensuring transparency about how much water these facilities consume, where it comes from, and their impact on water resources. While proprietary data will remain confidential, aggregated and anonymized water usage data will be publicly available, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will publish annual reports on data center water consumption trends and be empowered to create rules and enforce penalties, including fines of up to $50,000 for violations and $10,000 per day for ongoing non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Data Center Water Transparency and Aquifer Protection Act. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, no data center operating within the State shall use water from the Mahomet Aquifer. Prohibits State agencies from issuing or renewing a permit authorizing a data center to withdraw groundwater from the Mahomet Aquifer. Requires existing data centers to transition to alternative water sources and cease all groundwater withdrawals from the Mahomet Aquifer by no later than January 1, 2028. Provides that a unit of local government may not enter into, enforce, or renew any nondisclosure agreement, confidentiality clause, or similar contractual provision with a data center that restricts the disclosure of information related to the data center's water use. Contains provisions concerning data confidentiality and public access. Establishes penalties for violations. Grants the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency rulemaking powers.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Chapin Rose (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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LA bill #SB180 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Authorizes the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service connected disability who receives an expanded property tax exemption to transfer the exemption under certain circumstances. (2/3-CA13s1(A)) (1/1/27)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to amend the Louisiana Constitution to allow the surviving spouse of a deceased veteran with a service-connected disability to transfer their property tax exemption to a new home under specific conditions. Currently, surviving spouses are eligible for this exemption if they occupy and remain the owner of the property, but this bill adds a provision that if a surviving spouse who is eligible for and has received this exemption later acquires a different property that qualifies for the homestead exemption (meaning it's their primary residence), they can make a one-time transfer of the exemption. The value of this transferred exemption will be limited to the amount of the exemption claimed on their previous home in the last year it was claimed, and tax assessors may require information to determine this amount. This change aims to provide additional flexibility for surviving spouses of disabled veterans who may need to relocate.
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Bill Summary: A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing to amend Article VII, Section 21(K)(1) of the Constitution of Louisiana, relative to ad valorem tax exemptions; to provide relative to the ad valorem tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; to allow for the transfer of certain exemptions by a surviving spouse; to provide for limitations; to provide for effectiveness; and to specify an election for submission of the proposition to electors and provide a ballot proposition.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Franklin Foil (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Prefiled and under the rules provisionally referred to the Committee on Revenue and Fiscal Affairs.
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NE bill #LB663 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Require education for county attorneys, members of county planning commissions, and county board members and change provisions relating to conditional use or special exception zoning determinations and appeals
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that county attorneys, members of county planning commissions, and county board members in Nebraska must complete two hours of education per term on topics relevant to their roles in zoning matters, aiming to improve their understanding and handling of land-use regulations. Additionally, it modifies the procedures for conditional use or special exception zoning determinations and appeals, clarifying that decisions must be based solely on county zoning regulations and establishing a presumption that applicants will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements, with the burden of proof shifting to those challenging this presumption. The bill also introduces specific timeframes for the review and determination of these zoning applications, including provisions for deemed approval if deadlines are missed, and outlines the standards for appeals, requiring the appealing party to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that a decision was arbitrary, capricious, illegal, or did not adhere to zoning regulations.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to counties; to amend section 23-114.01, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to require education for county attorneys, members of county planning commissions, and members of county boards as provided; to change provisions relating to conditional use and special exception zoning determinations and determination appeals; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tanya Storer (NP)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026
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KS bill #SB517 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands reporting requirements for the "Every Child Can Read Act" and amends the "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy" to enhance literacy education across the state. Key provisions include requiring school districts to employ reading specialists, develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students, and align literacy fluency goals with state assessment cut scores. The State Board of Education will designate "best literacy practices," which are evidence-based methods grounded in the "science of reading" (a body of research explaining how people learn to read and write proficiently), and will incorporate a "literacy practicum" (hands-on teaching experience) into teacher licensure requirements. The bill also mandates the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan and sets requirements for educator preparation programs, ensuring that future teachers are trained in effective, evidence-based reading instruction. The "Kansas Blueprint for Literacy" is a framework designed to improve literacy education, and this bill strengthens its implementation by defining terms like "field experience" and "literacy practicum" and ensuring that members of the literacy advisory committee possess relevant expertise.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to the Kansas blueprint for literacy; expanding reporting requirements in the every child can read act; requiring members of the literacy advisory committee to have certain expertise; aligning literacy fluency goals with the state board of education's assessment cut scores; requiring school districts to employ reading specialists and develop individual student literacy plans for certain high-risk students; requiring the state board of education to designate best literacy practices and include a literacy practicum in the requirements for teacher licensure; requiring the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan; providing requirements for educator preparation programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72- 3262, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294 and 74- 32,295 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Education
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OK bill #SB1653 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in multiple states more easily by creating a system of mutual recognition of licenses. The Compact aims to improve public access to occupational therapy services, enhance public safety, and facilitate cooperation between states in regulating the profession. It establishes definitions for key terms like "Member State" (a state that has joined the Compact), "Home State" (a licensee's primary state of residence), and "Compact Privilege" (permission to practice in another Member State). The bill outlines the requirements for states to join the Compact, including having a licensing board, participating in a data system for tracking licensees and disciplinary actions, and conducting criminal background checks. It also details how individuals can obtain a "Compact Privilege" to practice in other states, the responsibilities of licensees practicing under the Compact, and the process for handling adverse actions or disciplinary measures. A central "Occupational Therapy Compact Commission" will be established to oversee the Compact, develop rules, and manage a data system for sharing information between Member States. The Compact will become effective when ten states have enacted it into law, with specific provisions for its implementation, amendment, and withdrawal.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; enacting the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and authorizing the Governor to enter into the Compact with certain jurisdictions; setting forth form of the Compact; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Nicole Miller (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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KY bill #HB656 • Last Action 02/25/2026
AN ACT relating to deferred deposit transaction fees imposed by the commissioner.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction, which is a type of short-term loan often referred to as a "payday loan," for data that businesses offering these loans must submit to a central database. This database is used to track outstanding loans and ensure compliance with regulations. The bill specifies that this new fee applies to all deferred deposit transactions entered into on or after the date the Act becomes effective.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 286.9-140 to require the commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions to impose a $3 fee per deferred deposit transaction for data required to be submitted by a deferred deposit service business licensee; direct that the Act applies to deferred deposit transactions entered or or after the effective date of the Act.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sarge Pollock (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: to Banking & Insurance (H)
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OK bill #SB1813 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Professions and occupations; enacting the Athletic Trainer Compact; authorizing certain jurisdiction. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Athletic Trainer Compact, allowing athletic trainers licensed in one member state to practice in other member states under a "Compact Privilege," which is essentially a temporary authorization to practice. The Compact aims to increase access to athletic training services, promote mobility for licensed professionals, and maintain public safety by establishing uniform standards and facilitating information sharing between states. It creates an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration, and outlines definitions for key terms like "Licensee" (a qualified athletic trainer), "Licensing Authority" (the state board regulating athletic trainers), and "Adverse Action" (disciplinary measures taken against a license). The bill also specifies requirements for states to join the Compact, including enacting similar legislation and maintaining regulatory oversight, and details the process for athletic trainers to obtain a Compact Privilege, which includes meeting specific educational and certification criteria and undergoing background checks. Furthermore, it addresses issues like disciplinary actions, dispute resolution, and the process for states to withdraw from or amend the Compact, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; enacting the Athletic Trainer Compact and authorizing the Governor to enter into the Compact with certain jurisdictions; setting forth form of the Compact; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Ross Ford (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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IL bill #HB4780 • Last Action 02/25/2026
ILLINOIS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind, and makes conforming changes to several other Illinois laws, including the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act, to reflect this name change.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities Act. Changes the name of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired to the Illinois School for the Blind. Makes conforming changes to the Personnel Code, the School Code, the School Safety Drill Act, the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Act, and the MRSA Prevention, Control, and Reporting Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 13 : Michelle Mussman (D)*, C.D. Davidsmeyer (R), Norine Hammond (R), Amy Briel (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Anna Moeller (D), Katie Stuart (D), Ann Williams (D), Kyle Moore (R), Nicole La Ha (R), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Maurice West (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
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KS bill #SB441 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act to authorize the provision of medically necessary behavioral health services by private providers in schools and requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the applied behavior analysis services in school act, allows private providers to offer medically necessary behavioral health services, specifically applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, to students with autism spectrum disorder within school settings, provided these services are prescribed by a qualified healthcare provider and are deemed medically necessary for the student's functional impairments. School districts are required to adopt policies that facilitate the integration of these services, ensuring they are a reasonable accommodation and do not impose an undue hardship or fundamentally alter school operations, and these services are in addition to, not a replacement for, services provided through a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Private providers must undergo criminal history record checks, maintain liability insurance, and comply with student privacy laws, while parents are responsible for the cost of these services, which can be covered by third-party payors like insurance companies. The bill also amends existing law to include school districts in the list of entities that can request criminal history record checks for private providers offering these services on school property.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; enacting the applied behavior analysis services in school act; authorizing medically necessary behavioral health services in schools to students with autism and third-party payment for such services; requiring private providers of such services to submit to a criminal history record check; requiring school districts to adopt policies for the provision of such services; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 144-S
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MS bill #HB1637 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel within the State Department of Health to examine fetal deaths and infant deaths up to one year of age and develop strategies to prevent them. The panel will be multidisciplinary, with members chosen by the State Department of Health, and will submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing infant mortality numbers, causes, demographics, and recommendations for resource allocation to reduce these deaths. Various state agencies, including the Medical Examiner's office, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, are required to provide necessary data to the panel, and physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must grant access to relevant medical records. Importantly, all information, records, and proceedings of the panel are confidential and exempt from public access laws, subpoenas, and discovery, though the panel can take enforcement action against entities that fail to provide information completely and on time. The bill also amends existing laws to exempt certain quality assurance and performance improvement records of the State Department of Health, as well as specific radiological health and radioactive material licensing information that could pose a risk to public health or security, from public disclosure. Additionally, it allows the State Department of Health and its related panels and programs, including the new Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel, to conduct closed meetings or executive sessions for discussing confidential quality assurance and performance improvement matters.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel To Review Fetal Deaths And Deaths Of Infants Up To One Year Of Age And Establish Strategies To Prevent Infant Deaths; To Provide That The Review Panel Shall Be Multidisciplinary And Composed Of Such Members As Deemed Appropriate By The State Department Of Health; To Require The Review Panel To Submit A Report Annually To The House And Senate Public Health Committees That Include The Numbers, Causes And Relevant Demographic Information On Infant Mortality Deaths In Mississippi, And Appropriate Recommendations To The Legislature On How To Most Effectively Direct State Resources To Decrease Infant Mortality In The State; To Require That Data Shall Be Provided To The Review Panel By The State Medical Examiner's Office, State Department Of Health, Department Of Human Services, Medical Examiners, Coroners, Health Care Providers, Law Enforcement Agencies, And Any Other Agencies Or Officials Having Information That Is Necessary For The Review Panel To Carry Out Its Duties; To Require Physicians, Hospitals And Pharmacies To Provide Reasonable Access To The Review Panel To All Relevant Medical Records Associated With A Case Under Review By The Review Panel; To Provide That Information, Records And Proceedings Of The Review Panel Are Confidential And Not Subject To The Open Meetings Act, The Public Records Act Or Subpoena, Discovery Or Introduction Into Evidence; To Authorize The Review Panel To Initiate Enforcement Actions Against Agencies Or Officials That Do Not Provide Information To The Panel In A Complete And Timely Manner; To Amend Section 25-41-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Exempt Certain Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, And Review Records Of The State Department Of Health From The Public Records Act; To Provide That Such Records Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To Disclosure, Subpoena, Or Discovery; To Exempt Certain Radiological Health And Radioactive Material Licensing Information From The Public Records Act When Disclosure Would Pose A Risk To Public Health Or Security; To Amend Section 25-41-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Department Of Health And Certain Panels, Committees, Systems, Or Programs Established, Designated, Administered, Or Supported By The Department For Purposes Of Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, Performance Improvement, Peer Review, Patient Safety, Morbidity Or Mortality Review, Or System Evaluation To Conduct Closed Meetings Or Executive Sessions For The Discussion Of Confidential Quality Assurance And Performance Improvement Matters; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Missy McGee (R)*, Kabir Karriem (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*, Otis Anthony (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No 1 - Committee Amendment No 1
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NY bill #S09285 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the existing newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to support eligible nonprofit news organizations that increase their employee numbers. It defines an "eligible nonprofit news media organization" as a public television or radio corporation or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit exempt from state income tax, which is in good standing with the state and meets certain operational and industry requirements, essentially qualifying for existing media job credits but for its nonprofit status. The bill also introduces a "net employee increase" definition to include nonprofit organizations and outlines grant eligibility criteria, including demonstrating a New York-based audience and a minimum operating history. Grants can be awarded based on a "net qualifying journalist employee increase," with specific amounts per employee and caps on total grants per organization, and a portion of the total grant funds are set aside for smaller organizations. The bill details the application and approval process, emphasizing that grants will not be conditioned on editorial content, and clarifies that organizations cannot receive both grants and tax credits in the same award period.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the economic development law, in relation to the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program
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• Introduced: 02/25/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Jamaal Bailey (D)*, Michelle Hinchey (D), Rachel May (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO COMMERCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND SMALL BUSINESS
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FL bill #S1440 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Public Records/Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several provisions to exempt certain information held by the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) from public records requirements, aiming to protect sensitive data and facilitate investigations. Specifically, it creates exemptions for information related to cybersecurity events involving loan originators, mortgage brokers, and lenders, as well as for certain information in reports of financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. The bill also expands existing exemptions for money services businesses to include documents related to cybersecurity incidents and information about virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers. Furthermore, it exempts customer personal information received by the OFR concerning data breaches at financial institutions and information received during applications to organize new state credit unions, including personal financial details and business plans. Finally, it exempts reports and records filed with the OFR concerning money laundering and terrorist financing, particularly those involving trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers, to prevent tipping off potential offenders and protect ongoing investigations, with most exemptions subject to future legislative review and repeal.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 494.00125, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the Office of Financial Regulation pursuant to certain cybersecurity event provisions relating to information systems and customer information of loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 517.2015, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for certain information in reports of financial exploitation; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and information security programs; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the office pursuant to certain cybersecurity events, documents relating to information systems, and customer information of money services businesses and for information received by the office as a result of investigations and examinations of such cybersecurity events; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 560.129, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the Office of Financial Regulation concerning or during the course of an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including customer and consumer complaints, to incorporate the inclusion of documents relating to virtual currency businesses and qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; specifying that certain provisions do not become effective under certain circumstances; providing statements of public necessity; amending s. 655.0171, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for customer personal information received by the office relating to breaches of security of financial institutions or received by the office as a result of investigations of such breaches under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 655.057, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received by the office pursuant to applications for authority to organize new state credit unions and for certain information relating to specified persons; providing exceptions; defining the term “personal identifying information”; revising the date for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.057, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for certain information obtained by the office concerning an investigation or examination conducted by the office, including reports or papers of examinations, operations, or condition, and trade secrets to incorporate the inclusion of trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting and amending s. 655.50, F.S.; expanding a public records exemption for reports and records filed with the office to incorporate the inclusion of financial institutions that are trust companies that are qualified payment stablecoin issuers; providing a statement of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Banking and Insurance, Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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IL bill #HB5559 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that all correctional institutions and facilities allow committed persons, meaning individuals incarcerated within the system, to send and receive all "original physical mail," which is defined as letters, cards, or documents delivered by postal or delivery services and not scanned or copied. While the Director of Corrections can still inspect and read mail for security, safety, or morale reasons, mail will not be denied if it has been inspected and determined not to pose a threat. A "threat to the security or safety" is broadly defined to include mail containing threats of harm, blackmail, plans for illegal activities or escapes, coded messages, violations of departmental rules, unauthorized correspondence between incarcerated individuals, violations of state or federal law, or evidence of hazardous substances. The bill also mandates that starting July 1, 2027, the Department of Corrections will collect and report data on mail deemed a threat, including the number of pieces, the type of threat, and testing results, and this data will be made public on the Department's website.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall permit every committed person to send and receive all original physical mail (rather than an unlimited number of uncensored letters), but the Director may order that mail be inspected and read for reasons of the security, safety, or morale of the institution or facility. Provides that no institutions or facility of the Department shall deny the distribution of original physical mail to committed persons after such incoming mail has undergone inspection and it has been determined that the mail does not pose a threat to the security or safety of the facility, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Provides that the Department shall collect evidence of original physical mail that is deemed to pose a threat to the safety or security of the facility or institution, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Defines "original physical mail" and "threat to the security or safety".
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Jed Davis (R)*, Barbara Hernandez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez
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MS bill #HB1395 • Last Action 02/25/2026
School districts; revise certain provisions regarding sale or lease of unused property.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how school districts in Mississippi can sell or lease unused property, primarily by limiting the "right of first refusal" that charter schools have to purchase or lease these properties to only instructional buildings, meaning buildings used for teaching and learning. If a school district decides to sell or lease an instructional building, a charter school must decide whether to exercise this right within 90 days, after which it is considered rejected. The bill also clarifies that if school property is leased for a specific purpose, it will revert back to the school district if it stops being used for that original purpose or for an alternative purpose that was explicitly approved by the school board at the time of the lease agreement, requiring a formal resolution by the board for any such alternative use.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Limit The Right Of First Refusal A School District Must Grant To Charter Schools For The Purchase Or Lease Of Unused School Property To Instructional Buildings; To Require A Charter School To Exercise The Right Of First Refusal Within 90 Days Or Else It Is Deemed To Be Rejected; To Amend Section 37-7-455, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 37-7-477, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Leased School Property Shall Revert Back To The School District When The Property Ceases To Be Used For The Purposes It Was Originally Leased Or For An Alternative Purpose Approved By The School Board At The Time That The Original Instrument Of Conveyance Was Executed; To Prescribe The Procedures To Be Adhered To In Order To Effectuate An Alternative Use To Be Stipulated In The Original Instrument Of Conveyance, Which Must Be Acted Upon The School Board By Resolution Duly Adopted And Spread Upon Its Minutes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shanda Yates (I)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Title Suff Do Pass
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IL bill #HB4743 • Last Action 02/25/2026
TRANSPORT NETWORK LABOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act, establishes the rights of transportation network drivers (individuals who use their own vehicles to provide ride-sharing services through a transportation network company, or TNC) to organize, form unions, and collectively bargain with TNCs. It defines key terms like "transportation network driver" and "transportation network company" and outlines procedures for designating bargaining representatives, preventing unfair labor practices by both drivers and companies, and resolving disputes through mediation and arbitration, with final determinations made by the Department of Labor. The Act also includes provisions for administrative fees to support driver education and enforcement, and makes conforming changes to existing laws like the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transportation Network Driver Labor Relations Act. Defines "transportation network driver" as an individual who operates a motor vehicle that: (i) is owned, leased, or otherwise authorized for use by the individual; (ii) is not a taxicab or for-hire public passenger vehicle; (iii) is used to provide transportation network company services; and (iv) operates under the license of a transportation network company. Provides that transportation network drivers have the right of self-organization, to form, join, or assist transportation network driver organizations, and to bargain collectively. Sets forth provisions concerning unfair work practices; the prevention of unfair work practices; the designation of bargaining representatives; administrative fees; bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and final determinations by the Department of Labor; applicability of other labor standards; rulemaking; and public records. Amends the Freedom of Information Act and the Labor Dispute Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Yolonda Morris (D)*, Kam Buckner (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Marcus Evans (D), Michael Crawford (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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IL bill #SB4048 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis in Illinois, including allowing the Department of Professional Regulation to share confidential investigative information with the Office of the Executive Inspector General, clarifying that cannabis is considered a "prescription and nonprescription medicine and drug" for tax purposes under certain conditions, and redefining "adult use cannabis" for tax purposes. It also limits the authority of counties and municipalities to tax cannabis and modifies the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act by renaming the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program, removing provisions for its repeal and emergency rulemaking, and updating various definitions. Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements and makes numerous changes to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, such as updating definitions, allowing for license mergers and medical patient prioritization, permitting adult use dispensing organization relocation, rescinding conditional licenses, modifying dispensing organization license provisions, adding requirements for responsible vendor training, introducing new prohibitions and exceptions for dispensing organizations, prioritizing qualifying patients and caregivers, adding state agencies and local health officials to investigation provisions, changing cultivation center license provisions, and authorizing an integrated system for agent identification cards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Allows the Department of Professional Regulation to disclose to the Office of the Executive Inspector General confidential information collected during investigations. Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Specifies that "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" includes, in the specified circumstances, cannabis. Redefines "adult use cannabis" for purposes of these tax Acts. Amends the Counties Code and the Illinois Municipal Code. Limits the authority to tax cannabis. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Changes the name of the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program to the Opioid Alternative Patient Program. Deletes a provision that provided for the repeal of that program and a provision that granted emergency rulemaking powers for purposes of the program. Makes changes to various definitions and causes some definitions to become inoperative. Authorizes the Department of Public Health to enter into intergovernmental agreements. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Makes changes to various definitions. Removes certain references and repeals certain provisions related to the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act. Provides for mergers of certain licenses and medical patient prioritization. Provides for Adult Use Dispensing Organization licensee relocation. Provides for rescission of a conditional license. Makes changes to provisions regarding Adult Use Dispensing Organization Licenses. Adds to requirements for Responsible Vendor Program Training modules. Adds new prohibitions and exceptions to provisions regarding changes to a dispensing organization. Requires prioritizing qualifying patients, provisional patients, and dedicated caregivers. Adds certain State agencies and local health officials to provisions regarding investigations. Makes changes to provisions regarding Cultivation Center Licenses. Authorizes the Department and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to develop and implement an integrated system to issue an agent identification card. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To Cannabis
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IL bill #SB3006 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FATALITY REVIEW ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act by changing the requirements for the Statewide Committee, which is a group that reviews domestic violence-related deaths. Specifically, it modifies the definition of a quorum, meaning the minimum number of voting members needed for the committee to officially conduct business, changing it from a fixed number of 7 to a simple majority of the current voting members. Additionally, the bill adjusts the deadlines for the committee's annual and biennial reports; the annual report, which details the committee's operations and activities, will now be due by September 1st each year instead of March 1st, and the biennial report, which analyzes data and makes recommendations for reducing domestic violence fatalities, will be due by June 1st of odd-numbered years instead of April 1st.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Changes the Statewide Committee quorum from 7 voting members to a simple majority of voting members. Requires that Statewide Committee's annual report is due no later than September 1 instead of March 1 of each year. Requires that the biennial report is due no later than June 1 instead of April 1 of each odd year.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
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MD bill #SB99 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Open Meetings Act - County Boards of Education - Enhanced Requirements (Local Boards of Education Transparency Act)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Local Boards of Education Transparency Act, enhances the requirements of the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, which are considered "public bodies" under state law. Specifically, these boards must now provide live video streaming of their open meetings if they are held at their headquarters or at a location where they've held at least five meetings in the previous year. Furthermore, they are required to maintain complete and unedited archived video recordings of these streamed open meetings on their websites for a minimum of five years after the meeting date, with limited exceptions for editing out specific content like pornography or violations of student privacy, which would require notification to the Open Meetings Law Compliance Board. This legislation aims to increase transparency by making more meeting content readily accessible to the public for an extended period.
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Bill Summary: Establishing enhanced requirements under the Open Meetings Act for county boards of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners; requiring the county boards and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to maintain on their respective websites archived video recording of each open meeting for which live video streaming was made available for a minimum of 5 years after the date of the meeting; authorizing the editing of archived video recordings under certain circumstances; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred Ways and Means
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OK bill #HB3660 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Professions and occupations; funeral definitions; natural organic reduction; licenses; fees; Funeral Board to inspect; penalties for practice without license; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Oklahoma's funeral service laws to include "natural organic reduction," a process that transforms human remains into soil. It requires individuals and businesses involved in this process to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, similar to existing regulations for cremation. A new fee will be established for natural organic reduction facilities, and these facilities will be subject to inspections by the Board. The bill also clarifies that engaging in natural organic reduction without a license or permit will be a felony offense, and it extends existing regulations for cremation, such as record-keeping and handling of remains, to natural organic reduction. The legislation aims to regulate this emerging method of disposition and ensure it is conducted with the same oversight and standards as cremation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.2, which relates to definitions; modifying certain terms to include natural organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.3a, which relates to persons and businesses required to be licensed; requiring individuals engaged in cremating or natural organic reduction to be licensed; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.4, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.4), which relates to fees; adding a fee for natural organic reduction facility license or renewal; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12, which relates to inspection of premises; allowing the Oklahoma Funeral Board to inspect establishments that engage in organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.12c, which relates to revocation or suspension of licenses; providing for revocation under certain conditions for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.29, which relates to certain cremation regulations; providing for the same regulations for organic reduction; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.32, which relates to the residue from cremated bodies; providing for regulations of residue from organically reduced bodies; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396.33, as amended by Section 534, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396.33), which relates to cremation without license and permit; making organic reduction without license or permit subject to felony charges; regulating the practice of natural organic reduction; requiring licensure; requiring record keeping; subjecting natural organic reduction facilities to inspection; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Eddy Dempsey (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)*, Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Murdock (principal Senate author)
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IL bill #HB2582 • Last Action 02/25/2026
OPEN MEETINGS ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to make several changes to how public bodies, specifically Chicago Police District Councils, can conduct meetings. For 3-member bodies, the bill establishes that 2 members constitute a quorum and can adopt motions or resolutions. The bill allows Chicago Police District Councils to hold closed meetings to discuss sensitive public safety matters, such as ongoing law enforcement investigations or situations where an open discussion could pose a risk to an investigation or individuals' safety. The legislation also modifies meeting notice requirements, stipulating that public bodies must post meeting agendas at their principal office (if one exists) and on their website, with a specific provision for bodies without a physical office allowing them to satisfy notice requirements through website posting. Additionally, the bill excludes certain gatherings of two Police District Council members from being considered a "meeting" and permits these councils to hold meetings via audio or video conference, with some exceptions for regularly scheduled meetings. These changes aim to provide more flexibility in meeting procedures while maintaining transparency in public governance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. Provides that for a 3-member body, 2 members of the body constitute a quorum, and the affirmative vote of 2 members is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance unless a greater number is otherwise provided. Provides that a Chicago Police District Council may hold a closed meeting involving public safety concerns to discuss (i) an ongoing, prior, or future law enforcement or official misconduct investigation or allegation thereof involving specific individuals or (ii) other topics that if discussed in an open meeting would pose an unreasonable risk to an ongoing criminal investigation or an unreasonable risk to the safety of specific individuals. Provides that an agenda for each regular meeting of a public body must be posted the principal office of the public body if such an office exists. Provides that if a public body has a website that is maintained by its full-time staff but does not have a principal office or single building where meetings are regularly held, that body is deemed to have complied with the requirement to post physical notice at the office or building of the meeting if the notice is timely posted on the public body's website. Excludes from the definition of "meeting" for a Chicago Police District Council a gathering of 2 members, except if gathered for a regularly scheduled meeting or otherwise gathered to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance. Provides a Chicago Police District Council may hold meetings by audio or video conference without the physical presence of the members under certain conditions except for required regularly scheduled meetings.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Ann Williams (D)*, Lindsey LaPointe (D), Kam Buckner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/04/2025
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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OK bill #HB3647 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Health information; Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange; powers and duties; state-designated entity; time period requirement; exemptions; terms; governance and oversight; voluntary submission; health benefit plan, person, or entity; compliance; submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; unique identifier; confidentiality, privacy, and security of data; use or disclosure of data; const
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026, which aims to create a comprehensive database of health care information in the state. It modifies the powers and duties of the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange, now tasked with overseeing both the state-designated entity for health information exchange and the new transparency initiative. The bill also adjusts requirements for health care providers to report data to the state-designated entity, with implementation beginning by July 1, 2026, and allows for exemptions based on financial hardship, practice size, technological capability, or other factors. A key provision is the creation of the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative itself, which will be governed by the state-designated entity and overseen by the Office, starting July 1, 2027. This initiative will collect claims data, unique identifiers (which are unique codes for individuals that do not include direct personal identifiers like names or Social Security numbers), and demographic information from "submitting entities," which are defined as various health insurance providers, benefit plans, and entities administering health services, provided they meet certain coverage thresholds. The bill also mandates that the State Department of Health submit public health data, such as hospital discharge records and birth/death certificates, for integration into the initiative. Importantly, all data collected under this initiative will be considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with strict rules governing its use and disclosure to protect patient privacy and security, and it will not be used to reveal trade secrets or direct personal identifiers. The bill also outlines penalties for submitting entities that fail to comply, with fines assessed by the Insurance Department, and specifies how any collected fines will be used to fund the initiative.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to health information; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026; amending Section 1, Chapter 250, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-132.1), which relates to the Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange; modifying powers and duties of the Office; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-133, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-133), which relates to state-designated entity for health information exchange; modifying time period of certain requirement; modifying and adding certain exemptions; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative; providing for governance and oversight of the initiative; requiring submitting entity to submit certain information to state- designated entity; allowing voluntary submission of certain information by certain health benefit plan, person, or entity; mandating compliance with certain requirements; requiring submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; requiring assignment of unique identifier; providing for confidentiality, privacy, and security of certain data; listing circumstances under which certain data may be made available; prohibiting certain use or disclosure of data; providing certain construction; authorizing certain penalties; limiting amount of penalties; providing for certain remittance or mitigation of penalties; requiring the Insurance Department to remit certain proceeds to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; specifying allowed uses of certain funds; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.3), which relates to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; modifying certain definition; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Preston Stinson (R)*, Paul Rosino (R)*, Nick Archer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Rosino (principal Senate author)
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WA bill #SB5977 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Children, Youth, and Families to publish reports on child near fatalities, similar to how they already publish reports on child fatalities. Specifically, it mandates that within 180 days of a near fatality involving a child in the department's care or who received services from the department within the preceding year, the department must issue a report on the review of that near fatality. These reports, along with child fatality review reports, will be posted on a public website and are subject to public disclosure, with confidential information redacted according to existing laws. The bill also defines "near fatality" as an act that, as certified by a physician, places a child in serious or critical condition, and it clarifies that these review reports are generally not admissible as evidence in civil or administrative proceedings, with certain exceptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to requiring publication of child near fatality 2 reviews; amending RCW 74.13.640; and creating a new section. 3
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Nikki Torres (R)*, Perry Dozier (R), Chris Gildon (R), Judy Warnick (R), Jeff Wilson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services Executive Session (13:30:00 2/25/2026 House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services)
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MS bill #HB4058 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Income tax; revise provisions regarding tax credit for employers providing child care for employees.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Mississippi's income tax credit for employers who provide child care for their employees, reducing the required stipend amount from $6,000 to $2,000 per child for direct payments to licensed or registered child care providers, and capping the tax credit at $3,000 per year for each child of a participating employee. It also brings forward existing law concerning the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development and the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, which are responsible for developing and overseeing the state's workforce development system, for potential future amendments. The bill specifies that employers must certify details about the stipends and the child care providers to the Department of Revenue to claim the credit, and clarifies that the credit applies to the net cost of contracts, employer-provided care expenses, or stipends, with additional eligible expenses including community-based care enhancements. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 57-73-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Authorizes An Income Tax Credit For Employers Providing Dependent Care For Employees During Work Hours And For Employers That Provide A Child Care Stipend To Be Used For Child Care During Employees' Work Hours, To Reduce The Amount Of The Required Stipend And To Provide For The Stipend To Be For Direct Payments To A Licensed Or Registered Entity Providing Dependent Child Care; To Provide That The Tax Credit Allowed May Not Exceed $3,000.00 Per Year For Each Child Of A Participating Employee; To Bring Forward Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Creates The Mississippi Office Of Workforce Development And The Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Donnie Bell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #HB1855 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL BRANCH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "public body" to include the judicial branch and its components, which were previously excluded from the Act's requirements. The bill explicitly exempts records related to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders from public disclosure, protecting the confidentiality of judicial decision-making processes. Additionally, the bill removes the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor over denials of record requests from the judicial branch, meaning that judicial branch entities will not be subject to the same review process as other public bodies when they refuse to release records. This change effectively creates a special carve-out for the judicial branch, giving them more discretion in handling public records requests while maintaining the privacy and independence of judicial deliberations. The modifications aim to balance transparency with the need to protect the judicial process from undue external interference or scrutiny of internal decision-making materials.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "public body" includes the judicial branch and components of the judicial branch of the State. Exempts records that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders. Excludes denials of requests of records from the judicial branch or components of the judicial branch from the jurisdiction of the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 01/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Tarver (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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FL bill #S0540 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances consumer protection and regulatory oversight within Florida's financial sector by strengthening cooperation between the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Office of Financial Regulation (OFR) in cases of suspected financial exploitation of adults, requiring timely sharing of relevant reports and records between these agencies. It also mandates that loan originators, mortgage brokers, mortgage lenders, and money services businesses (MSBs) implement comprehensive written information security programs and incident response plans to protect customer information, with specific requirements for reporting security breaches. The bill revises definitions related to investment advisers and expands the grounds for disciplinary actions against financial professionals, including those who fail to comply with security breach notification requirements. Furthermore, it clarifies rules for credit unions regarding virtual meetings and investments, adjusts experience requirements for bank and trust company directors and officers, and modifies procedures for reporting delayed disbursements or transactions of funds or securities for specified adults. Finally, it establishes that rights and obligations concerning surrendered or repossessed motor vehicles are exclusively governed by specific provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code, and it updates regulations for money services businesses, including emergency suspension orders and compliance with debt collection laws.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to the Office of Financial Regulation; amending s. 415.106, F.S.; requiring the Department of Children and Families to cooperate with and seek cooperation from the Office of Financial Regulation concerning certain protective investigations of suspected financial exploitation of specified adults; requiring the department to provide copies of certain suspected financial exploitation reports to the office within a certain timeframe; authorizing the department to provide copies of certain records at the request of the office within a specified timeframe; authorizing the office to use such reports or records as required or authorized in certain provisions; specifying that certain confidentiality provisions that apply to the department apply to the records of the office and its employees and agents; authorizing the department and the office to enter into a specified memorandum of agreement; amending s. 415.107, F.S.; revising the persons, officials, and agencies granted access to certain records relating to vulnerable adults; creating s. 494.00123, F.S.; defining terms; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive written information security programs for the protection of information systems and nonpublic personal information; providing requirements for such programs; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to establish written incident response plans for specified purposes; providing requirements for such plans; providing applicability; providing compliance requirements under specified circumstances; requiring loan originators, mortgage brokers, and mortgage lenders to maintain copies of information security programs for a specified timeframe and to make them available to the office under certain circumstances; specifying requirements for notices of security breaches; providing construction; requiring the Financial Services Commission to adopt rules; amending s. 494.00255, F.S.; providing additional acts that constitute a ground for specified disciplinary actions against loan originators and mortgage brokers; amending s. 517.021, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “investment adviser”; defining terms; amending s. 517.061, F.S.; defining terms; amending s. 517.201, F.S.; authorizing the office to make investigations and examinations to aid the Department of Children and Families with certain protective investigations; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations and examinations; amending s. 517.34, F.S.; revising the information required to be contained in the form by which a dealer or investment advisor notifies the office of certain delayed disbursements or transactions of funds or securities; providing construction; creating s. 520.135, F.S.; specifying that the rights and obligations of parties with respect to a surrendered or repossessed motor vehicle are exclusively governed by certain provisions; amending s. 560.114, F.S.; specifying the entities that are subject to certain disciplinary actions and penalties; revising the list of actions by money services businesses which constitute grounds for certain disciplinary actions and penalties; specifying requirements for emergency suspension orders that suspend money services business licenses; providing that an emergency suspension order is effective when the licensee against whom the order is directed has actual or constructive knowledge of the order; requiring the office to institute timely proceedings after issuance of an emergency suspension order; authorizing a licensee subject to an emergency suspension order to seek judicial review; requiring, rather than authorizing, the office to suspend licenses of money services businesses under certain circumstances; creating s. 560.1311, F.S.; defining terms; requiring money services businesses to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive written information security programs for the protection of information systems and nonpublic personal information; specifying requirements for such programs; requiring money services businesses to establish written incident response plans for specified purposes; specifying requirements for such plans; providing applicability; specifying compliance requirements under specified circumstances; requiring money services businesses to maintain copies of information security programs for a specified timeframe and to make them available to the office under certain circumstances; specifying requirements for notices of security breaches; providing construction; requiring the commission to adopt rules; amending s. 560.309, F.S.; providing that licensees must comply with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act only if the licensees meet certain criteria; amending s. 560.405, F.S.; requiring that redemptions transacted using a debit card be treated the same as redemptions transacted using cash; prohibiting redemption through a credit card transaction; amending s. 560.406, F.S.; providing that licensees must comply with the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act only if the licensees meet certain criteria; creating s. 655.0171, F.S.; defining terms; requiring financial institutions to take measures to protect and secure certain data that contain personal information; providing requirements for notices of security breaches to the office, the Department of Legal Affairs, certain individuals, and certain credit reporting agencies; amending s. 655.032, F.S.; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations or other actions; amending s. 655.045, F.S.; authorizing the office to consider or use certain information as part of certain investigations or other actions; revising the timeline for the mailing of payment for salary and travel expenses of certain field staff; amending s. 657.005, F.S.; revising requirements for permission to organize credit unions; amending s. 657.024, F.S.; authorizing meetings of credit union members to be held virtually without an in-person quorum and authorizing virtual attendance to satisfy quorum requirements under certain circumstances; amending s. 657.042, F.S.; removing provisions that impose limitations on investments in real estate and equipment for credit unions; amending s. 658.21, F.S.; revising requirements and factors for approving applications for organizing banks and trust companies; amending s. 658.33, F.S.; revising requirements for directors of certain banks and trust companies; amending s. 662.141, F.S.; revising the timeline for the mailing of payment for the salary and travel expenses of certain field staff; amending s. 517.12, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, Banking and Insurance, Rules, Jonathan Martin (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: In Messages
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IL bill #SB3890 • Last Action 02/25/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act, establishes new rules for how businesses handle the personal data of Illinois residents, aiming to give consumers more control over their information. It applies to companies that do business in Illinois or target Illinois residents and meet certain thresholds, such as processing the personal data of 100,000 or more consumers annually or deriving a significant portion of their revenue from selling personal data. The Act grants consumers rights including the ability to access, correct, and delete their personal data, as well as to opt out of its sale or use for targeted advertising and profiling. It also requires companies to be transparent about their data collection practices and to implement reasonable security measures. The bill further mandates that data brokers, defined as businesses that collect and sell personal information without a direct relationship with the consumer, must register annually with the Attorney General, who will maintain a public website with this information and a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their data across all registered brokers. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act, with violations potentially leading to civil penalties, and a new Data Privacy Protection Fund is created to support these enforcement efforts. The bill also includes provisions for data privacy and protection assessments for certain processing activities and limits the ability of local governments to regulate consumer data privacy.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Data Privacy Protection Act. Applies to legal entities that conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that satisfy one or more of the following thresholds: during a calendar year, controls or processes personal data of 100,000 consumers or more, excluding personal data controlled or processed solely for the purpose of completing a payment transaction; or derives over 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data and processes or controls personal data of 25,000 consumers or more. Requires a controller, alone or jointly with others, to consider the purposes and means of the processing of personal data in protecting the security of consumers while processing personal data and in notifying consumers of a breach of the security of the system. Authorizes rights to consumers under the Act to include, but not be limited to, the right to access their personal data, obtain a list of third parties to whom their data has been disclosed, request corrections to inaccurate data, and question the profiling of their information. Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the Act. Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that, annually, on or before January 31, a data broker operating in the State must register with the Attorney General. Provides that the Attorney General shall create a page on its Internet website in which the registration information is accessible to the public that allows consumers to delete their personal information across all registered data brokers. Provides for civil penalties. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Data Privacy Protection Fund. Makes definitions. Makes other changes. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Contains a severability provision.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel Ventura (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB3761 • Last Action 02/25/2026
DATA CENTERS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "data center self-direct program" allowing large electricity customers, specifically those under a data center tariff, to receive a reduction in charges for renewable energy procurement. This reduction increases based on the value of new clean energy generation they help facilitate. The bill also mandates that, starting January 1, 2027, data center operators must submit disclosures to the Illinois Commerce Commission about their proposed construction plans at least 180 days in advance, with public publication and open meeting requirements. Furthermore, all data centers operating in Illinois will be required to track and annually disclose their water consumption to the Department of Natural Resources, which will make this data publicly available in an aggregated and anonymized format. Non-compliance with these disclosure requirements could result in fines of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also requires a specified electric utility to propose revenue-neutral tariff changes within 90 days of the bill's enactment to address rate design related to these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Establishes the data center self-direct program to allow for customers taking service under the data center tariff to receive a reduction in the charges collected for the procurement of renewable energy resources. Provides that the reduction in charges available to the customer shall increase based on the energy or capacity value of the new additive clean energy generation's contribution pursuant to the specified requirements. Provides that the Illinois Power Agency may require that participating customers provide annual reports related to facility operation and performance, customer electricity consumption and load profiles, and other information as necessary. Amends the Public Utilities Act. Provides that, on or after January 1, 2027, at least 180 days prior to commencing any construction activities, the data center operator of a proposed data center shall submit a data center disclosure to the Illinois Commerce Commission. Establishes publication and open meeting requirements concerning the data center disclosures. On and after January 1, 2027, requires all data centers operating within the State to maintain water consumption data to submit annual disclosures of the data center's water usage to the Department of Natural Resources. Requires the Department of Natural Resources to make an aggregated and anonymized form of data disclosed to it available on a publicly accessible website. Provides that data centers that fail to comply with any disclosure requirements under the Act may be subject to fines of up to $10,000 per violation. Requires the Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Commerce Commission to adopt implementing rules. Requires a specified electric utility to, no later than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act, make a filing with the Commission that proposes revenue-neutral tariff changes, which shall present the Commission with an opportunity to suspend the tariffs and consider revenue-neutral tariff changes related to rate design. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #HB4541 • Last Action 02/25/2026
RUUPA OVERPAYMENTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act to clarify that any overpayment made to a government entity, such as a payment for a tax, license, or fee that exceeds the amount ultimately owed, is considered "property" that could potentially become unclaimed. The bill specifies that this clarification is a restatement of existing law and is effective immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Revised Uniform Unclaimed Property Act. Includes within the definition of "property" any overpayment made by any person to a government, governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, including, but not limited to, a payment for any tax, license, or fee that was made in excess of the amount ultimately required of the payor. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act is a restatement and clarification of existing law. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Diane Blair-Sherlock (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House State Government Administration Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/25/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building)
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SC bill #H5205 • Last Action 02/25/2026
College Safety Training Programs for Students
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all public colleges, universities, and technical colleges in South Carolina must implement a safety training program for new students, covering topics like personal safety, emergency procedures, accessing campus security, preventing and responding to sexual assault and other crimes, bystander intervention, and mental health resources. The training must be completed during initial orientation or within the first 30 days of a student's arrival, with specific exclusions for certain types of students like those in adult education or certificate programs. Institutions are also required to develop and annually report campus crime statistics, including a summary analysis of specific crimes and whether victims and offenders were "affiliated" (meaning they had a valid campus ID at the time of the crime, such as students, faculty, staff, or contractors). These reports, along with campus safety plans, must be made publicly available and submitted to state education bodies and law enforcement. The bill also establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing state education boards to identify non-compliant institutions and potentially recommend funding reductions or refer cases to the Attorney General for legal action.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 4 To Chapter 101, Title 59 So As To Require Each Public College, University, And Technical College In This State To Implement A Safety Training Program For All New Students, To Provide Exclusions From The Programs, To Provide Requirements Of The Programs, To Require Each Institution To Compile And Annually Report Certain Campus Crime Statistics, Among Other Things, To Provide Additional Reporting Requirements, And To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Tim McGinnis (R)*, Shannon Erickson (R), Hamilton Grant (D), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D), Jerry Govan (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Education
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KS bill #HB2732 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Directing the state registrar of vital statistics to provide death certificates to survivors of deceased veterans with a service-connected disability that state in such certificates the relationship between the cause of death and the service-connected disability of such veterans.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill directs the state registrar of vital statistics to create and maintain a confidential roster of Kansas veterans with a service-connected disability, which means a disability incurred or aggravated during military service. This roster will help "cause of death certifiers" (medical professionals responsible for determining the cause of death) confirm a deceased veteran's service-connected status. If a veteran is on the roster, the certifier must then determine, using a preponderance of evidence, if the cause of death or a contributing factor is related to the veteran's service-connected disability or a "presumptive illness," which is a health condition the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes as connected to military duties. If such a connection is found, the certifier must state it on the death certificate. The bill also outlines procedures for supplemental death certificates if a veteran dies out of state but resides in Kansas, and for cases where a veteran died before their disability claim was evaluated or never filed a claim but served in a region or time associated with presumptive illnesses. Finally, two certified copies of the death certificate will be provided to the next of kin free of charge.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning veterans and military; relating to death certificates; directing the state registrar of vital statistics to provide death certificates to survivors of deceased veterans with a service-connected disability or presumptive illness that state the relationship between the cause of death and any service-connected disability or presumptive illness of such veterans.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Veterans and Military
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Senate Select Committee on Veterans Affairs
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OK bill #HB3001 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Children; Child Death Review Board; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the "sunset date" for the Child Death Review Board, which is a state board tasked with reviewing child deaths and near-deaths to improve child protection services and gather statistical information, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. A sunset date is a provision that automatically terminates a law or agency after a certain period unless it is reauthorized. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon its passage and approval to address an urgent public need.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to children; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1150.2), which relates to the Child Death Review Board; extending sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)
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OK bill #HB3006 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Schools; Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the "sunset date" for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, which is a group that makes recommendations to the State Board of Education and the Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding the education of Native American students, promotes educational opportunities for them, advocates on their behalf, and monitors how the public education system affects them. The sunset date, which is the date when a law or agency is scheduled to expire unless renewed, is moved from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. The bill also specifies that it will become effective on July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval to address an urgent public need.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Bergstrom (principal Senate author)
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VA bill #HB644 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt personal contact information of minors participating in certain state-run programs from mandatory public disclosure. Specifically, it adds a new provision that protects the home address, email address, and telephone number of individuals under 18 years old who are involved in programs like apprenticeships, unpaid internships, or externships offered by state public bodies. While this information will generally be kept private, parents or guardians can still access it unless their parental rights have been terminated or a court has restricted their access. Individuals who are emancipated can also access their own information, and anyone can waive these protections in writing, making the information public. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies. Exempts from the mandatory disclosure requirements of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act the personal contact information of minors who are participating in a program, such as an apprenticeship or unpaid internship or externship, run by a state public body. The bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Hillary Pugh Kent (R)*, Nadarius Clark (D), Jackie Glass (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Signed by President
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OK bill #HB2293 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Board, Office and Council; duties; authority; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the termination dates for the Broadband Governing Board, the Broadband Expansion Council, and the Oklahoma Broadband Office from June 30, 2028, to December 31, 2030, ensuring these entities continue their work on expanding broadband access across the state. The Broadband Governing Board oversees the Oklahoma Broadband Office, while the Broadband Expansion Council acts as an advisory board, providing recommendations on identifying underserved areas, assessing financial viability of service providers, maintaining the Oklahoma Universal Service Fund, and preventing duplication of broadband infrastructure investments. The Oklahoma Broadband Office itself is responsible for administering broadband functions, developing and maintaining a statewide broadband plan and map, overseeing grant applications and awards for connectivity projects, and studying existing grants and programs to improve broadband access and adoption. The bill also specifies that the goal of having ninety-five percent of the state's population adequately served by broadband will now be targeted for December 31, 2030, and the act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Broadband Office; amending Section 3, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9202), which relates to the Broadband Governing Board; extending date of termination of Board; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Section 139.202, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, and as renumbered by Section 13, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9203), which relates to the Oklahoma Broadband Council; extending date of termination of Council; amending Section 5, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 336, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9204), which relates to Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of termination of Office; amending Section 6, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9205), which relates to duties and authority of the Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending date of certain goal; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 01/17/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kyle Hilbert (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Seifried (principal Senate author)
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IL bill #HB4445 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL BODY CAMERA
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to establish new rules for the commercial use of body-worn camera recordings, which are defined as recordings captured by an officer-worn body camera. If a public body believes a request for such a recording is likely for commercial purposes, it must inform the requester if the recording contains identifiable subjects (individuals whose identity can be discerned) and warn them that commercial use triggers obligations under this new law, with potential civil liability for non-compliance. Before releasing a recording for commercial use, the public body must notify any known identifiable subjects, informing them of the request, the requester's intent to use it commercially, and their rights to pre-publication notice and revenue sharing. Individuals intending to use a recording commercially must also provide written notice to identifiable subjects, detailing their intent to publish, the platforms used, their expectation of profit, and the subjects' right to a share of revenue. Crucially, anyone making a "profit-derived use" (any commercial use generating revenue like advertising or subscriptions) must share at least 50% of their gross revenue with the identifiable subjects, allocated based on their "duration of appearance" (how long they are perceptible in the recording). Identifiable subjects aggrieved by violations can sue for damages and attorney's fees, and the bill clarifies that these provisions do not limit other legal rights, while public bodies are immune from liability for others' non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if a public body determines that a request for a body-worn camera recording is reasonably likely to be used for a commercial purpose, then the public body's response to the requester shall inform the requester: (1) if the recording contains one or more identifiable subjects; (2) that use of the recording for any commercial purpose triggers obligations under the provisions if the recording contains an identifiable subject; and (3) that failure to comply with the provisions may result in civil liability. Provides that prior to disclosing a body-worn camera recording to a requester, the public body shall provide written notice to each identifiable subject in the recording that is known to the public body. Provides that prior to any publication, posting, dissemination, or distribution, a person intending to use a body-worn camera recording for a commercial purpose must provide written notice to each identifiable subject. Provides that, if a person engages in a profit-derived use of a body-worn camera recording, then the person shall remit not less than 50% of the gross revenues derived from the use of the body-worn camera recording to the identifiable subjects depicted in the recording. Provides that an identifiable subject who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may bring a civil action against any person who violates the provisions or who knowingly directs, assists, or benefits from a violation of the provisions. Provides that a person who is aggrieved by a violation of the provisions may recover damages and any other appropriate relief, including reasonable attorney's fees. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall be construed to limit, diminish, or adversely affect any rights, remedies, causes of actions, or protections under any other State or federal law. Provides that a public body, its officers, and its employees are immune from liability for any failure by a person other than the public body to comply with the provisions. Defines "body-worn camera recording", "identifiable subject", "profit-derived use", "duration of appearance", and "officer-worn body camera".
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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IL bill #HB4446 • Last Action 02/25/2026
POLICE BODY CAMERA RECORD
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to modify provisions regarding the disclosure of body camera recordings under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to request access to government records. Specifically, the bill changes the requirement for redacting recordings disclosed under FOIA. Previously, recordings *shall* be redacted to remove identifying information of individuals not directly involved in the encounter, but now they *may* be redacted, giving law enforcement agencies more discretion. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that nothing in these provisions *prohibits* the disclosure of any recording, even if it would normally be exempt from disclosure under FOIA, whereas before it *required* disclosure of recordings that would be exempt. This means that while agencies can choose to redact more information, they are not prevented from releasing recordings that might otherwise be withheld.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. In provisions concerning whether recordings made with the use of an officer-worn body camera are subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, provides that any recording disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act may, rather than shall, be redacted to remove identification of any person that appears on the recording and is not an officer, a subject of the encounter, or directly involved in the encounter. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall prohibit the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording regardless of whether it would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, rather than require the disclosure of any recording or portion of any recording which would be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Executive Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room 118)
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IL bill #HB4369 • Last Action 02/25/2026
NURSE LICENSURE COMPACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies and approves the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), which allows nurses to hold a multistate license enabling them to practice in their home state and other participating states, known as "compact states." The Department of Financial and Professional Regulation can establish fees for implementing the NLC, with a minimum initial application fee of $150 for a multistate license and a minimum biennial renewal fee of $125. The bill clarifies that the NLC does not override existing state labor laws and prohibits the sharing of nationwide criminal history records with the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators or other states. Employers are required to provide nurses with opportunities to obtain the necessary continuing education hours, and nurses subject to the NLC must complete 20 hours of approved continuing education every two years. Importantly, the NLC does not apply to advanced practice registered nurses. The bill also introduces provisions for employer attestations regarding demographic information and continuing education completion for nurses with multistate licenses from other states.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Ratifies and approves the Nurse Licensure Compact, which allows for the issuance of multistate licenses that allow nurses to practice in their home state and other compact states. In provisions concerning an application for a license, provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may establish, by rule, fees to be charged for the purpose of implementing and enforcing the provisions of the Act, including the fees necessary to implement the Nurse Licensure Compact. Provides that, on or after the effective date of the Nurse Licensure Compact, the Department may set the required fees to apply for a multistate license, upgrade from a single state license to a multistate license, and renew a multistate license. Provides that the initial application fee for a multistate license shall be no less than $150 and the biennial multistate license renewal fee shall be no less than $125. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact does not supersede existing State labor laws. Provides that the State may not share with or disclose to the Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators or any other state any of the contents of a nationwide criminal history records check conducted for the purpose of multistate licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact. Provides that an employer who employs nurses, as defined in the Article, shall provide the nurses under its employment with the opportunity to obtain the required continuing education hours. Requires that nurses subject to the Nurse Licensure Compact complete 20 hours of approved continuing education per every 2-year license renewal cycle. Provides that the Nurse Licensure Compact does not apply to an advanced practice registered nurse. Adds provisions concerning employer attestations.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Yolonda Morris (D)*, Nicolle Grasse (D), Jay Hoffman (D), Michael Crawford (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: House Health Care Licenses Committee Hearing (10:00:00 2/25/2026 Room D-1 Stratton Building)
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NY bill #S01961 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Establishes the "secure our data act"; relates to cybersecurity protection by state entities; requires the office of information technology services to develop standards for data protection of state entity-maintained information.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Secure Our Data Act," aims to enhance cybersecurity protections for data held by New York State entities by requiring the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) to establish comprehensive data protection standards. The act defines key terms such as "breach of the security of the system" (which includes unauthorized access, acquisition, or modification of computerized information), "data subject" (the individual whose personal information is involved), "immutable" (data that cannot be changed, particularly for backups), "information system" (any computer or interconnected system used by a state entity), "mission critical" (essential systems for state operations), and "segmented storage" (partitioning data into multiple secure locations). State entities will be mandated to implement these standards, which include developing regulations for breach protection, creating immutable data backups that are validated to exclude unwanted content and stored in segmented storage, establishing data retention and deletion policies, and providing annual workforce training on cybersecurity. Furthermore, state entities must conduct regular vulnerability assessments of their information systems and create inventories of their data and systems. The bill also requires the development of incident response plans and annual exercises to test these plans, ensuring that critical data and systems are protected and recoverable in the event of a security incident. Importantly, this act does not create a private right for individuals to sue.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the state technology law, in relation to establishing the "secure our data act"
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/14/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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IL bill #HB4368 • Last Action 02/25/2026
FATALITY REVIEW ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act to adjust reporting deadlines and quorum requirements for the Statewide Committee, which is a group responsible for reviewing domestic violence-related deaths and making recommendations for prevention. Specifically, the bill changes the quorum needed to conduct official business from a fixed number of 7 voting members to a simple majority of the voting members, meaning more than half of those present and eligible to vote. It also pushes back the deadline for the Statewide Committee's annual report to September 1st from March 1st, and the deadline for its biennial report (a report issued every two years) to June 1st from April 1st of odd-numbered years. These changes aim to streamline the committee's operations and ensure timely reporting on efforts to reduce domestic violence fatalities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Changes the Statewide Committee quorum from 7 voting members to a simple majority of voting members. Requires that Statewide Committee's annual report is due no later than September 1 instead of March 1 of each year. Requires that the biennial report is due no later than June 1 instead of April 1 of each odd year.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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IL bill #SB3816 • Last Action 02/25/2026
AUTO LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act, establishes regulations for the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), which are devices that automatically capture vehicle license plate information. The Act defines key terms like "ALPR user" and "captured plate data" (which includes GPS coordinates, date, time, and images). It outlines authorized uses for law enforcement and government entities, such as matching plates against missing persons lists, stolen vehicle databases, or outstanding felony warrants, and for specific government functions like toll collection or parking enforcement. The bill strictly prohibits certain uses, including selling data, using it to target individuals based on political or religious views, or combining it with facial recognition technology. It mandates data retention limits, generally requiring deletion within three days unless retained for specific investigative purposes or under a court order. The Act also requires public presentations and the adoption of privacy policies before ALPR systems can be used, and it establishes reporting requirements for agencies using these systems. Furthermore, it makes captured plate data exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, with specific exceptions, and outlines penalties for violations, including official misconduct and potential contract nullification for vendors, and creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Automated License Plate Recognition System Act. Sets forth provisions regarding authorized uses of an automated license plate recognition system, data retention, prohibited uses of an automated license plate recognition system, restrictions, requirements for use, preservation and disclosure, required data collection, reporting requirements, admissibility, privacy, penalties, and a private right of action. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To Special Issues
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IL bill #HB4556 • Last Action 02/25/2026
GENETIC INFO PRIVACY-BIOMARKER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act to expand its protections to include "biomarker testing," which refers to the use of biological markers to assess health status, and the information derived from such tests, in addition to existing protections for genetic testing. The bill clarifies that both genetic and biomarker testing information is confidential and privileged, meaning it can only be shared with the individual tested or those they specifically authorize in writing. Insurers are prohibited from using this information for accident or health insurance policies, except when voluntarily submitted and favorable to the individual, and cannot use it for non-therapeutic or underwriting purposes. Employers are also subject to new limitations on how they can use or release genetic and biomarker testing information, with specific exceptions for certain circumstances like workplace wellness programs or genetic monitoring, provided strict privacy safeguards are met. The bill also reinforces that the identity of individuals undergoing genetic or biomarker testing, and the test results themselves, cannot be disclosed in a way that identifies them, except to authorized individuals or entities as outlined in the Act. Finally, it defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing" and makes conforming changes throughout the law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Genetic Information Privacy Act. Provides that the use of genetic testing, biomarker testing, or both (rather than only genetic testing), and the information derived from testing, is confidential and privileged and may be released only to the individual tested and persons specifically authorized in writing by the individual tested to receive the information. Provides that an insurer may not seek information derived from genetic or biomarker testing (rather than only genetic testing) for use in connection with a policy of accident or health insurance (unless the individual voluntarily submits the results and the results are favorable to the individual), for nontherapeutic purposes, or for underwriting purposes. In provisions concerning the use of testing information by employers, provides that an employer may release genetic testing or biomarker testing information (rather than only genetic testing information) under specified circumstances. Limits an employer's use of genetic information, genetic testing, biomarkers, and biomarker testing (rather than only genetic information and genetic testing). In provisions concerning testing, provides that no person may disclose or be compelled to disclose the identity of any person upon whom a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only genetic test) is performed or the results of a genetic test or biomarker test (rather than only a genetic test) in a manner that permits identification of the subject of the test, except to the persons specified in the Act. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Defines "biomarker" and "biomarker testing". Makes other and conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: House Human Services Committee Hearing (08:00:00 2/25/2026 Room C-1 Stratton Building)
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IL bill #HB4926 • Last Action 02/25/2026
SCH CD-SCHOOL COUNSELORS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code to increase the number of school counselors required in public schools. For school districts outside of Chicago, the bill mandates a student-to-counselor ratio of 150 to 1, replacing the previous recommendation of 250 to 1. For the Chicago school district, the bill requires the Chicago Board of Education to employ enough licensed school counselors to achieve a student-to-counselor ratio of 100 to 1, a significant increase from the previous encouragement of a 250 to 1 ratio. Additionally, the bill specifies that school counselors in Chicago must spend at least 75% of their work time in direct contact with students and maintain records of this time.
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Provides that a school district, other than the Chicago school district, shall employ a sufficient number of school counselors to maintain a student-counselor ratio of 150 to 1 (rather than allowing the school district to employ a sufficient number of school counselors to maintain the national and State recommended student-counselor ratio of 250 to 1). Requires the Chicago Board of Education to employ a sufficient number of licensed school counselors to maintain a student-counselor ratio of 100 to 1 (rather than encouraging the board to employ a sufficient number of licensed school counselors to maintain a student/counselor ratio of 250 to 1).
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Elementary & Secondary Education: Administration, Licensing & Charter Schools Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/25/2026 115 and Virtual Room 4)
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IL bill #SB2715 • Last Action 02/25/2026
OPEN MTGS-STATEWIDE ASSOC
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to modify the conditions under which public bodies can hold closed meetings when discussing self-evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics. Specifically, the bill removes the phrase "or regional" from the existing law, which means public bodies can now hold closed meetings when meeting with a representative of a statewide association (rather than a statewide or regional association) of which the public body is a member. The change is conditional, meaning it will only take effect if Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law. The bill preserves the existing requirement that closed meetings cannot be used to take final action, and any closed meeting must still follow strict guidelines about transparency and public notification. This modification provides public bodies with slightly more flexibility in holding private discussions about their internal operations and professional standards while maintaining the underlying principle of open government.
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Bill Summary: If and only if Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly, as amended by House Amendment No. 1, becomes law, then the Open Meetings Act is amended to allow a public body to hold closed meetings to consider self evaluation, practices and procedures, or professional ethics, when meeting with a representative of a statewide association (rather than a statewide or regional association) of which the public body is a member. Effective upon becoming law or on the date Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly takes effect, whichever is later.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Porfirio (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 10/15/2025
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading February 26, 2026
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VA bill #SB56 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA; procedure for responding to requests, charges, posting of notice of rights & responsibilities.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify how public bodies handle requests for public records and calculate associated charges. The bill limits fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of the public body's employees or the actual hourly rate of the employee performing the work, whichever is less. If no employee can process the request at or below the median rate, the public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limitation. The bill also expands court jurisdiction, allowing petitions for additional response time to be heard in either general district or circuit court and giving such petitions priority on the court's docket. Additionally, the bill makes technical amendments by moving provisions about record production charges into a separate section of the FOIA and updates the required notice of rights and responsibilities that public bodies must post on their websites to reflect the new fee calculation method. The changes aim to make public record requests more transparent and cost-effective while providing some flexibility for public bodies with limited resources.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; procedure for responding to requests; charges; posting of notice of rights and responsibilities. Limits the fees charged for producing public records to the median hourly rate of pay of employees of the public body or the actual hourly rate of pay of the person performing the work, whichever is less, and provides that a public body may petition a court for relief from this fee limit if there is no one who can process the request at the median hourly rate of pay or less. The bill makes corresponding amendments to the required statement on charges in the notice of rights and responsibilities that must be posted on a public body's website. The bill also amends existing law providing that a public body may petition a court for additional time to respond to a request for public records to allow such petitions to be heard in either general district or circuit court, to give such petitions priority on the court's docket, and to toll the response time while such a petition is pending before a court. The bill makes technical amendments, including moving provisions regarding charges for the production of public records into a separate section of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danica Roem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 11/26/2025
• Last Action: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
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IL bill #HB4409 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-POLICE REDACTIONS 10 DAYS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access government records. Specifically, it changes the timeframe for law enforcement and correctional agencies to respond to public records requests. Previously, these agencies, like all other public bodies, had 5 business days to either provide the records or deny the request. Now, law enforcement and correctional agencies will have 15 business days to respond, an extension of 10 business days. This extension is allowed for situations where the requested records are partially exempt from disclosure and require redactions, such as blurring body camera footage, before the remaining information can be released. The bill also allows for an additional extension of up to 15 business days for these specific redaction needs, meaning a total of up to 30 business days could be taken to fulfill such requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a law enforcement or correctional agency shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than within 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless the time for response is properly extended under certain provisions. Allows for an extension for not more than 15 business days from the original due date for the reason that the requested records are records that are partially exempt from disclosure but that require blurring of body camera footage by a law enforcement or correctional agency or other redactions by a law enforcement or correctional agency before making the remaining requested information available for inspection and copying.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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IL bill #HB4408 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-VICTIM INFORMATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to create a new exemption from public disclosure for certain records. Specifically, it adds a provision that exempts records held by public bodies, law enforcement agencies, or correctional agencies that contain the name, address, or other identifying or contact information of individuals under 18 years old who are victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence. This means that such sensitive information about child victims will be protected from public inspection and copying under FOIA, ensuring their privacy and safety.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that records in the possession of any public body created in the course of administrative enforcement proceedings, and any law enforcement or correctional agency for law enforcement purposes, that contain the name, address, or other identifying information or contact information of a person who is under the age of 18 years old and who is a victim of sexual abuse, sexual assault, or sexual violence are exempt from inspection and copying under certain provisions regarding a public body redacting the exempt information.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Haas (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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NJ bill #A4468 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Concerns documents, driver's licenses, and non-driver identification cards issued by MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals P.L.2019, c.271, which had established two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards, allowed residents unable to prove lawful presence in the U.S. to obtain permits and standard licenses/IDs, permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees, and mandated that written driving tests and manuals be available in multiple languages, with translation services at agencies. The bill also makes various amendments to existing laws concerning driver's licenses, identification cards, and related procedures, primarily by removing provisions related to "standard" versus "REAL ID" licenses and identification cards, and by adjusting requirements for proof of identity and legal presence for various permits and licenses.
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Bill Summary: This bill repeals P.L.2019, c.271 which, in part,: (1) created two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards; (2) allowed residents unable to prove lawful presence in the United States to receive permits, and standard driver's licenses or identification cards; (3) permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees; (4) requires that the written examination (knowledge test) and driver's manual be provided in certain languages, and (5) requires language translation services to be made available at each MVC commission agency and regional service center.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Gregory Myhre (R)*, Alex Sauickie (R), John DiMaio (R), Michael Inganamort (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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NJ bill #A4479 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all school bus personnel, including drivers, aides, and any other individuals responsible for student safety on a bus, must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies and report the call to the Department of Education, with records maintained by employers and the department; it expands required safety training for all school bus personnel to include interacting with students with disabilities, with such training to be administered twice annually, and establishes civil penalties for violations of the 911 reporting requirement, with parents able to file complaints; additionally, school buses transporting students with disabilities requiring special transportation must be equipped with interior video cameras, GPS tracking, and two-way communication devices, with data retained for at least 180 days, and these buses will be inspected during routine terminal inspections by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC), with funding available through the NJ MVC to help cover the costs of installing this equipment, and an appropriation is made from the General Fund to the NJ MVC to cover these expenses.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires school bus drivers, school bus aides, and any other individual who works, and is otherwise responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus to call the 911 emergency telephone service for assistance in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency on the school bus. A school bus personnel member is required to report the call to the Department of Education. Under the bill, a board of education, or a school bus contractor providing pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education, that employs a school bus personnel member, as well as the department, is to maintain a record of the calls. A board of education, or a school bus contractor, as applicable, is required to ensure that certain training related to school bus safety and interacting with students with disabilities are provided to each school bus personnel member who works on a school bus. Under current law, these training programs are required to be administered to school bus drivers and school bus aides. The bill expands these programs to cover all other school bus personnel members who work, and are responsible for the safety of students, on a school bus. A board of education or school bus contractor that does not properly administer these training programs is to be subject to applicable penalties established under current law. Current law requires an employer to administer a safety education program, including a program that provides training on defensive driving techniques and railroad crossing procedures, to certain school bus personnel twice per calendar year. The bill requires that an employer is to also provide the training on interacting with students with disabilities to certain school bus personnel twice per calendar year following the initial administration of the program as outlined in the bill. The bill provides that the parent or guardian of a student who believes that a school bus personnel member did not properly call the 911 emergency telephone service in the event of a potential life-threatening emergency may file a complaint with the Department of Education. A school bus personnel member who is found by the office to have violated the provisions concerning 911 emergency notification and follow-up reporting requirements is to be liable for certain civil penalties. The bill also requires a school bus that transports one or more students with disabilities with special transportation requirements to be equipped with: (1) a video camera on the interior of the school bus to monitor student safety while the students are being transported; (2) a global positioning system that provides information about the location and speed of each school bus in real time; and (3) two-way communications equipment, which may include a cellular or other wireless telephone. Under the bill, any video footage collected from a video camera and any data collected from a global positioning system is to be retained for not less than 180 days from the date it was recorded. The bill requires that each in-terminal school bus inspection conducted by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC) is to provide for the inspection of the equipment required to be installed on school buses pursuant to the bill. The bill permits, subject to the availability of funds, a board of education and a contractor providing pupil transportation services under contract with a board of education that is required to install equipment on a school bus used to transport one or more students with disabilities with special transportation requirements to apply to the NJ MVC for funds, in a manner to be determined by the Chief Administrator, to be used to purchase and install the equipment. The bill appropriates from the General Fund to the NJ MVC such sums as are necessary to effectuate the provisions of the bill requiring installation of equipment on a school bus and issuing funds. For the provisions of the bill concerning the installation of equipment on school buses and the in-terminal school bus inspections, the bill defines "students with disabilities with special transportation requirements" to mean a student with a disability who is identified pursuant to school funding law as needing special transportation requirements.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Al Barlas (R)*, Michael Venezia (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Chris DePhillips (R), John Azzariti (R), Erik Peterson (R), Balvir Singh (D), Ravi S. Bhalla (D), Maureen Rowan (D), Ellen Park (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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FL bill #H0939 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Pub. Rec./E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create an exemption from public disclosure for certain email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). Specifically, the bill protects email addresses gathered for purposes related to vehicle titles, license plates, driver licenses, identification cards, and vessel registrations. The exemption applies retroactively and will remain in effect until October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it through the Open Government Sunset Review Act. The bill provides a detailed rationale for the exemption, noting that email addresses can be used for identity theft, consumer scams, and unwanted solicitations when combined with personal identifying information. By making these email addresses exempt from public records requirements, the Legislature aims to protect DHSMV customers from potential risks associated with their personal contact information being publicly available. The bill will take effect on the same date as a related bill (HB 937) that expands the department's ability to use email for various notifications and communications.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain e-mail addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Taylor Yarkosky (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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NJ bill #A4471 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes "State Government Employee-Driven Efficiency Initiative."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "State Government Employee-Driven Efficiency Initiative," a program overseen by the Office of the State Comptroller, to encourage state employees to report instances of waste, fraud, or inefficiencies they observe in their work, especially relevant given the state's significant budget deficit and the need to manage taxpayer dollars responsibly. Under this initiative, employees can submit reports, with an option to remain anonymous to their own agencies, detailing perceived problems, and the State Comptroller can investigate these claims. If a report is validated, the Comptroller will work with the relevant state agency to create a plan to fix the issue, potentially involving the reporting employee. As an incentive, the employee who reported a validated claim will receive a payment equal to five percent of the savings generated by the implemented plan, with a minimum of $500, either from the first full fiscal year of savings or from a one-time saving. The bill also mandates that the State Comptroller create an easily accessible electronic and printable form for these reports, which will be linked on the homepage of every state agency's website, and clarifies that while the reports themselves may be subject to public records requests, an employee's personal identifying information will be protected.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the "State Government Employee-Driven Efficiency Initiative." The purpose of this bill is to draw upon the experience and expertise of State employees for the benefit of taxpayers and recipients of State services. While responsible government stewardship of taxpayer dollars should always be a priority, it is a particularly acute need now that the State is grappling with a multi-billion dollar structural deficit, meaning the budget is billions short of revenue to pay for its level of spending. This bill was written only months after Governor Murphy's administration issued directives to State departments to cut spending by five percent, and to freeze discretionary pay raises and hiring, in preparation for the next State budget. With the continuation of full pension payments and the upcoming need to fully fund the Stay NJ property tax relief program for seniors, reductions and efficiencies in other State spending must be addressed to ensure such priorities can be maintained. The Office of the State Comptroller will develop, establish, and oversee the "State Government Employee-Driven Efficiency Initiative." The initiative will allow employees of any State department, board, commission, agency, authority, or instrumentality to report to the State Comptroller instances of perceived waste, fraud, or inefficiencies found in the course of their employment. The State Comptroller may investigate a report to determine the validity of the claim. If the reported claim is found to be valid, the State Comptroller will collaborate with the head of the State entity to develop a plan to correct the waste, fraud, or inefficiency. The State Comptroller and the head of the appropriate State entity may request assistance from the employee who submitted the report in order to better resolve the issue. Once the plan to correct the waste, fraud, or inefficiency is in place, the head of the State entity will determine the amount of money saved in the first full fiscal year after the plan is adopted or as a one-time savings. The initiative will provide an incentive payment in an amount equal to five percent of any savings generated in the first full fiscal year of adoption or five percent of the one-time savings, with a minimum of $500, to the employee who reported the claim of waste, fraud, or inefficiency. The State Comptroller will establish an electronic and printable form with which an employee of a State entity may submit a claim reporting perceived waste, fraud, or inefficiencies in State government. The form will require, at a minimum, identification of the employee, a detailed explanation of the perceived waste, fraud, or inefficiency, and an option for the employee to remain anonymous to any State entity employees and supervisors outside of the Office of the State Comptroller. Personal identifying information on submitted forms will not be subject to disclosure under the law commonly known as the open public records act. The home page of the Internet site for each department, board, commission, agency, authority, and instrumentality of this State will include a prominently located and clearly labeled link to the form. The form may be submitted electronically or mailed to the Office of the State Comptroller. The establishment of this form codifies a fraud, waste, and abuse complaint form displayed on the Office of the State Comptroller website.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Sauickie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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NY bill #A05912 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Requires each agency to conduct exit surveys for employees resigning from state civil service; directs the state civil service commission to create an annual report on such surveys; exempts individual responses to exit surveys from the freedom of information law.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Improve Civil Service Working Conditions Act," mandates that every state agency must conduct exit surveys for employees who are resigning from state civil service, distinguishing them from those who are retiring. The State Civil Service Commission, referred to as the "department" in the bill, will be responsible for creating a comprehensive survey and interview protocol for these departing employees, which will include questions about their experience and reasons for leaving, as well as guidance for managers on administering these surveys and informing employees that their responses are protected from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. Furthermore, state agencies are required to offer these exit surveys voluntarily and conduct exit interviews with at least thirty percent of resigning or retiring employees, with the department then submitting an annual report to state leadership detailing the number of surveys and interviews conducted, and providing a summary and analysis of the feedback received, including common reasons for departure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to requiring exit surveys for resigning employees
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• Introduced: 02/24/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Alex Bores (D)*, William Colton (D), Joe DeStefano (R), Eddie Gibbs (D), Stefani Zinerman (D), Scott Bendett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/24/2025
• Last Action: substituted by s6990a
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WA bill #HB2637 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Safeguarding personal information entrusted to agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to expand the types of personal information that government agencies must protect from public disclosure, particularly information that is not of legitimate public concern. Specifically, it adds new categories of protected information, including age, date of birth (with exceptions for voter registration records), language preference, residential address (with exceptions for business addresses, voter registration, and real property records), place of birth, precise location data or GPS coordinates (except when an employee is on official duty), government-issued identifiers like social security numbers, passport numbers, driver's license numbers, student numbers, vehicle license plate numbers, and application numbers, and individual consumer utility account data. The bill also includes a provision that makes it void if specific funding is not provided by June 30, 2026, indicating a potential fiscal impact or a need for legislative appropriation to implement these new protections.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to safeguarding personal information entrusted to 2 agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public; reenacting 3 and amending RCW 42.56.230; and creating a new section. 4
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Mia Gregerson (D)*, Sharlett Mena (D), Lauren Davis (D), Chris Stearns (D), Lillian Ortiz-Self (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Mary Fosse (D), Edwin Obras (D), Roger Goodman (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Jamila Taylor (D), Janice Zahn (D), Nicole Macri (D), Alex Ramel (D), Sharon Tomiko Tomiko Santos (D), Strom Peterson (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the Senate Committee on State Government, Tribal Affairs & Elections at 1:30 PM.
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IL bill #SB2728 • Last Action 02/24/2026
SCH-MOBILE PANIC ALERT SYSTEM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act, also known as Alyssa's Law, which requires public schools, including charter schools, to implement a mobile panic alert system starting in the 2026-2027 school year. The system, called "Alyssa's Alert", must be capable of connecting various emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between first responder agencies and integrate with local 911 infrastructure. The State Board of Education will be responsible for issuing a competitive solicitation to contract for a mobile panic alert system and will establish a grant program to reimburse school districts for the costs of implementing these systems. The bill creates a special Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund to support these efforts, and schools that have already implemented comparable systems prior to July 1, 2026, will be exempt from the new requirements. Additionally, the bill amends existing education laws to include the Mobile Panic Alert System Act as a mandatory requirement for charter schools, ensuring that all public schools in Illinois will be equipped with this emergency communication technology.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Mobile Panic Alert System Act. Provides that the Act may be referred to as Alyssa's Law. Requires, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, each public school to implement a mobile panic alert system capable of connecting diverse emergency services technologies to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies. Allows a school district to implement additional strategies or systems to ensure real-time coordination between multiple first responder agencies in a school security emergency. Sets forth provisions requiring a competitive contract solicitation. Subject to appropriation, requires the State Board of Education to establish and administer a Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Program for the purpose of issuing grants to reimburse school districts for the cost of mobile panic alert systems from moneys appropriated from the Mobile Panic Alert System Grant Fund. Amends the State Finance Act and the School Code to make conforming changes. Effective January 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: To Safety
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IL bill #HB4284 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Illinois statutes to replace outdated and potentially offensive terminology with more current and respectful language when referring to individuals with disabilities. Specifically, it changes terms like "disabled person" to "person with a disability," "handicapped" to "has a disability," and "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability." It also updates references to specific identification cards and programs, such as changing "Disabled Person Identification Card" to "Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card" and renaming the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to the "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program." These changes are intended to update legal language to reflect current understanding and respect for individuals with disabilities, without altering their substantive rights or benefits.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Statute on Statutes and other various Acts. Changes all occurrences of "disabled person" to "person with a disability", changes all occurrences of "a person who is handicapped" to "a person who has a disability", changes all occurrences of "physically or mentally handicapped" to "having a physical or intellectual disability", and changes all occurrences of "visually handicapped" to "visually impaired". Replaces an outdated reference to the "Disabled Person Identification Card" with "the Illinois Person with a Disability Identification Card". Amends the Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code. Changes "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Disabled program" to "Aid to the Aged, Blind or Persons with Disabilities program". Makes corresponding references in various Acts. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Justin Cochran (D)*, Nicolle Grasse (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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US bill #HR7126 • Last Action 02/24/2026
SECURE Minerals Act of 2026 Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements Minerals Act of 2026" or "SECURE Minerals Act of 2026," establishes a Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation of the United States to address vulnerabilities in the supply chain of critical minerals and materials, which are essential for national security and economic sectors like manufacturing, energy, and technology. The bill highlights concerns about foreign control, particularly by the People's Republic of China, over global supply chains, leading to price manipulation and hindering domestic production. To counter this, the Reserve will be governed by a Board of Governors and will be responsible for identifying eligible critical minerals and materials, collecting data on global markets, assessing risks and vulnerabilities, and promoting domestic and partner country production, processing, recycling, reuse, and repurposing of these materials. The Reserve is authorized to provide financing and acquisition tools, such as loans to approved intermediaries, to support projects that meet specific standards for transparency, environmental, and labor practices, and to ensure a stable and competitive market for these vital resources. The bill also includes provisions for oversight, accountability, and transparency, with annual audits and public reporting on the Reserve's operations and transactions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL To establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve of the United States, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 5 : Rob Wittman (R)*, John Moolenaar (R), Pat Harrigan (R), Jefferson Shreve (R), Chris Pappas (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee Hearings Held
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NJ bill #S3522 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by restricting its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from collecting sensitive personal data like immigration status, citizenship, birth place, or social security numbers unless absolutely necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional qualifications, or as mandated by state law, with exceptions for federal law, judicial orders, or warrants. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless needed for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program administration, or as required by law. The act also limits the sharing of automated license plate recognition information by government entities, generally prohibiting its sale or transfer except to other government entities or law enforcement under specific conditions, and clarifies that certain information collected under these provisions will not be considered public records, thus not subject to open records requests, with exceptions for legal requirements or explicit consent. Furthermore, it amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for federal immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Teresa Ruiz (D)*, Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John McKeon (D)*, Brian Stack (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Amendment (23-15) (Ruiz)
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NY bill #S04065 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit and eligibility criteria for such tax credit.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a tax credit program for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producers in New York State, designed to incentivize the production and use of environmentally-friendly aviation fuel. The tax credit starts at one dollar per gallon of sustainable aviation fuel purchased in the state for flights departing from New York, with an additional two cents per gallon for each percentage point of carbon dioxide emissions reduction above 50%, up to a maximum of two dollars per gallon. To qualify, SAF must meet specific criteria, including being derived from biomass, waste streams, or renewable energy sources, not using palm or petroleum derivatives, and achieving at least a 50% lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions reduction compared to traditional jet fuel. Producers must obtain a certificate from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and report monthly fuel sales. The total tax credits are capped at $30 million annually, and the credit will be available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Eligible taxpayers can claim the credit against various state taxes, and if the credit exceeds their tax liability, the excess can be refunded. The bill aims to promote cleaner aviation fuel production and reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the energy law and the tax law, in relation to establishing a sustainable aviation fuel tax credit in New York state
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• Introduced: 01/31/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Kevin Parker (D)*, Leroy Comrie (D), Robert Jackson (D), Shelley Mayer (D), James Sanders (D), Toby Stavisky (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
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NJ bill #S3647 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Creates resume bank for certain persons with disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary resume bank managed by the Governor for individuals with disabilities seeking appointments to various State boards, commissions, authorities, and similar entities, including special committees, councils, and task forces, which are governmental bodies where private citizens are appointed. The Governor will maintain an online list of available positions and ensure the resume bank is accessible to both the executive branch and the Legislature, allowing individuals with disabilities to submit their resumes. The bank will store resumes, contact information, relevant details about the individual's disability, and their preferred State entities for appointment. Importantly, this resume bank will be exempt from the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act," meaning its proceedings will not be open to the public, and all information submitted will be kept confidential.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates a resume bank for certain persons with disabilities. Under the bill, the Governor is to establish and maintain a voluntary resume bank for individuals with a disability who wish to be appointed to a State board, commission, authority, or a similar State entity that provides for the appointment of private citizens into its membership, which entities shall include special committees, councils, and tasks forces. The Governor will maintain an Internet webpage that lists available appointments within such entities. The bill provides that the resume bank is to be accessible to the executive branch and the Legislature. The resume bank is to contain features permitting individuals with a disability to upload or submit their resume to the bank. Under the bill, the resume bank is to contain the following information: (1) the resume of an individual with a disability who wishes to be appointed to a State board or commission; (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the individual with a disability; (3) any pertinent information related to the individual's disability; and (4) any pertinent information as to particular State boards, commissions, authorities, and other similar State entities that are of interest to the individual with a disability.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Linda Greenstein (D)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*, Kristin Corrado (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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NY bill #S06990 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Requires each agency to conduct exit surveys for employees resigning from state civil service; directs the state civil service commission to create an annual report on such surveys; exempts individual responses to exit surveys from the freedom of information law.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Improve Civil Service Working Conditions Act," mandates that every state agency must conduct exit surveys for employees who are resigning from state civil service, distinguishing them from those who are retiring. The State Civil Service Commission, referred to as the "department" in the bill, will be responsible for creating a comprehensive survey and interview protocol for these departing employees, which will include questions about their work experience and reasons for leaving, as well as guidance for managers on how to administer these surveys and inform employees that their individual responses are protected from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law. Agencies will be required to offer these surveys voluntarily and make best efforts to conduct exit interviews with at least thirty percent of resigning or retiring employees, ensuring these processes occur as close to their departure date as possible. Furthermore, the department must submit an annual report to state leadership detailing the survey and interview protocol, along with a comprehensive analysis of the collected data, including reasons for departure, disaggregated by agency and employee characteristics, to help identify areas for improvement in state employment.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil service law, in relation to requiring exit surveys for resigning employees
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• Introduced: 03/27/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Robert Jackson (D)*, Leroy Comrie (D), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 03/27/2025
• Last Action: returned to senate
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IL bill #HB4808 • Last Action 02/24/2026
DHFS-TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow for unexpended funds budgeted for the health care transformation program in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 to be allocated in State fiscal year 2028, up to a maximum of $150,000,000. The health care transformation program, established to provide financial assistance to hospitals for transforming their services and care models, is funded through a transformation funding pool. This provision essentially permits flexibility in utilizing these funds if they were not fully spent in the original fiscal years, ensuring that up to $150 million can be carried over and used in the subsequent fiscal year.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article in the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning annual funding for the health care transformation program, provides that funds that had been budgeted but unexpended in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 may be allocated in State fiscal year 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly du Buclet (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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GA bill #SB519 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Education; provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; revise
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the conditions of employment for public school employees in Georgia. It clarifies that employees cannot evaluate their colleagues, and that surveys used in employee evaluations must be anonymous. For teachers, employment contracts must now include their specific assignment for the upcoming school year, not just compensation, and teachers in grades kindergarten through 12 will be guaranteed at least two planned restroom breaks per day. The bill also mandates that staff development programs include training relevant to employees' specific roles. Finally, it requires school bus driver policies to include a provision allowing drivers to request a bus monitor if they have concerns about student behavior on their bus.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elementary and secondary education, so as to revise various provisions relating to the conditions of employment for employees of local school systems and other public schools; to provide requirements for certain evaluations; to provide requirements for employment contracts for teachers; to provide for planned restroom breaks for teachers; to provide for role-specific training; to provide for policies relating to school bus drivers; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Tonya Anderson (D)*, Jaha Howard (D)*, RaShaun Kemp (D)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Billy Hickman (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*, Gail Davenport (D)*, Kim Jackson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education And Youth Committee (15:00:00 2/24/2026 307 CLOB)
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IL bill #SB3491 • Last Action 02/24/2026
JUDICIAL PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the Judicial Privacy Act to protect the personal information of federal judicial officers, which includes judges and clerks of federal courts, as well as state judicial officers, such as judges and clerks of state courts. The definition of "personal information" that can be protected is broadened to include financial details, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric data. The bill outlines a specific process for federal and state judicial officials to make a written request to protect their personal information, including a standardized form for this request, and allows for court files or documents containing such information to be sealed. The purpose of these changes is to enhance the safety and security of judicial officials, enabling them to perform their duties without fear of reprisal, while still allowing them to voluntarily disclose their own information and ensuring that free access to their public decisions and opinions is not hindered.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Judicial Privacy Act to expand coverage to federal judicial officials and State judicial officials that includes judges and clerks of the State and federal judicial system. Amends "personal information" that may be protected to include financial, date of birth, race and ethnicity, and biometric information. Provides the method of making a written request to protect personal information by a federal and State judicial official. Creates form for the written request. Allows a court file or document to be sealed. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sally Turner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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IL bill #HB4704 • Last Action 02/24/2026
FOIA-STUDENT HOTLINES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act and the Freedom of Information Act to protect the confidentiality of information shared with school helplines. Specifically, it ensures that any reports or information submitted to a "similar independent school helpline" (defined as a confidential, toll-free service for students to report threats to school safety, not intended for punishment, and involving trained operators) are treated with the same confidentiality as reports made to the Safe2Help Illinois program. This means such information cannot be released except under specific circumstances outlined in the Student Confidential Reporting Act or the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and it is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally grants the public access to government records. Violating these confidentiality provisions by intentionally disclosing such information will be a Class C misdemeanor, a minor criminal offense.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Student Confidential Reporting Act to provide that any report or information submitted to a similar independent school helpline to the Safe2Help Illinois program is also confidential, may not be released except as otherwise provided in the Act or in the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and is not subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a person who intentionally discloses information in violation of the added provision commits a Class C misdemeanor. Defines "similar independent school helpline". Amends the Freedom of Information Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive Committee
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NJ bill #S3677 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Prohibits disclosure of body worn camera recordings under certain circumstances.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to prevent the exploitation of individuals, particularly young women, who appear in body-worn camera recordings obtained through the state's open public records law, which allows public access to government documents. Specifically, it prohibits anyone who obtains a body-worn camera recording through this law, and who is not personally involved in the recording (meaning they are not a suspect, victim, detainee, or similarly situated person captured on camera, excluding those who appear incidentally), from disclosing that recording without the written consent of everyone featured in it, unless the disclosure serves a legitimate public health or safety purpose or a compelling public interest. Violating this rule is considered a disorderly persons offense, a minor criminal offense, and the offender can also face civil lawsuits from those recorded. In such civil cases, courts can award actual damages (at least $1,000 per violation), punitive damages for willful misconduct, attorney fees, and other appropriate legal remedies. A body-worn camera is defined as a mobile audio and video recording device worn by a law enforcement officer.
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Bill Summary: This bill prohibits the disclosure of body worn camera recordings obtained pursuant to the State's open public records law under certain circumstances. It has come to the sponsor's attention that bad actors have been taking advantage of the State's open public records law in order to exploit on social media young women who have been recorded on body worn cameras during law enforcement encounters. It is the sponsor's intent to prevent such exploitation without limiting legitimate access to public records by the press or others. Under the provisions of this bill, a person who has obtained a body worn camera recording pursuant to the open public records act and who is not a subject of the body worn camera recording is prohibited from disclosing the recording without the prior written consent of each subject of the body worn camera recording, unless the disclosure is for a legitimate public health or safety purpose or a compelling public interest. A person who knowingly violates this provision is guilty of a disorderly persons offense. In addition to any other right of action or recovery available under the laws of this State, a person who knowingly violates this provision is also liable to a subject of the body worn camera recording, who may bring an action in Superior Court. The court may award: 1) actual damages, but not less than liquidated damages computed at the rate of $1,000 for each violation; 2) punitive damages upon proof of willful or reckless disregard of the law; 3) reasonable attorney's fees and other litigation costs reasonably incurred; and 4) any other preliminary and equitable relief as the court determines to be appropriate. Under the bill, "body worn camera" is defined as a mobile audio and video recording system worn by a law enforcement officer. The bill defines "subject of the body worn camera recording" as a suspect, victim, detainee, conversant, injured party, or other similarly situated person who appears on the body worn camera recording and does not include a person who only incidentally appears on the recording.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Brian Stack (D)*, Kristin Corrado (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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FL bill #H0933 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Children's Initiatives
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes two new children's initiatives in Florida: the Bay County 32401 Children's Initiative in Bay County and the Pompano RYZE (Resilient Youth with Zeal to Excel) Children's Initiative in Broward County. Both initiatives will be managed by not-for-profit corporations and are designed to create comprehensive community-based service networks in specific neighborhoods. The initiatives aim to provide services and support for children and families in disadvantaged areas, including quality education, accessible healthcare, youth development programs, employment opportunities, and safe and affordable housing. The bill stipulates that these initiatives will be subject to public records, public meetings, and procurement regulations, ensuring transparency and accountability. They are intended to be geographically focused enough to include various community components like schools, places of worship, recreational facilities, and common spaces, while being small enough to effectively reach and engage local residents. The Department of Children and Families will contract with the not-for-profit corporations to establish planning teams, develop strategic community and business plans, and provide ongoing evaluation, fiscal management, and oversight. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and adds these two new initiatives to the existing list of Florida Children's Initiatives.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to children's initiatives; amending s. 409.147, F.S.; establishing the Bay County 32401 Children's Initiative in Bay County and the Pompano RYZE Children's Initiative in Broward County; providing for the projects to be managed by not-for- profit corporations; declaring that the initiatives are subject to state public records and meeting requirements and procurement of commodities and contractual services requirements; requiring designated children's initiatives to assist in the creation of community-based service networks and programming that provides certain services for children and families residing in disadvantaged areas of this state; providing for evaluation, fiscal management, and oversight of the projects; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/29/2025
• Added: 12/30/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Mitch Rosenwald (D)*, Robin Bartleman (D), Daryl Campbell (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 12/29/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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NJ bill #S3695 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes Transportation Authority of New Jersey and transfers certain powers, duties, and oversight of certain transportation entities and DOT to Transportation Authority of New Jersey.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (authority) as a new entity within the Department of Transportation (department) but independent of its control, consolidating the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority into subsidiaries of the new authority. The authority will centralize transportation planning, capital program management, and administrative functions from these entities and the department to improve efficiency and create a unified approach to transportation infrastructure development. A 19-member board, appointed by the Governor, will govern the authority, with the board chair also serving as the chief executive officer. The bill outlines a process for transferring powers and responsibilities from the existing transportation entities and the department to the authority on a specified "Transfer Date," including the transfer of employees, and ensures that existing employee rights and union contracts remain in effect. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including modifying the powers of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority, and repealing the separate establishment sections for the three consolidated entities.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (authority) in, but not of, the Department of Transportation (department) and consolidates the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the New Jersey Transit Corporation, and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (collectively, "transportation entities") as subsidiaries within the authority. The bill transfers certain powers, duties, and oversight of the transportation entities and the department's transportation planning powers and duties to the authority. The authority is to serve as the centralized transportation hub for the State in order to break down silos, improve efficiencies, and promote more holistic capital planning. Under the bill, the authority will centralize and improve efficiency in transportation planning in New Jersey by: (1) centralizing certain administrative functions of the transportation entities outlined in the bill; (2) establishing a holistic capital program for the State by assuming responsibility for capital planning from the department and the transportation entities; (4) developing and approving the budgets for each transportation entity; and (5) directing the transfer of transportation entity funding, as necessary and with certain limitations outlined in the bill, from one transportation entity to another. The bill requires the Chair of the Board of the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (board chair) to establish different committees to help the board fulfill these responsibilities. Moreover, the bill amends current law to remove the existing governing bodies of each transportation entity and, instead, requires the Board of the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (board) to establish leadership committees to oversee each transportation entity. The board chair is to serve as the committee chair for each leadership committee created under the bill. The bill also requires the board to effectuate the authority's responsibilities in consultation with an independent consultant who is to be selected by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to a procedure described in the bill. The board is to be comprised of 19 members appointed by the Governor for four-year, staggered terms and the board chair is to also serve as the chief executive officer of the authority. The bill also establishes certain public accessibility requirements for board meetings and meeting minutes. On the Transfer Date specified in the bill, the authority is to assume the statutory responsibilities and powers of each transportation entity and the department to the extent necessary to effectuate the authority's responsibilities outlined in the bill. In addition, any employees of a transportation entity or the department who primarily administer one of the responsibilities transferred to the authority under the bill are to be transferred to the authority and become employees of the authority and any union contracts for the transportation entities and the department are to continue in effect until new or revised contracts are entered. Nothing in the bill is to deprive any employee of a transportation entity or the department of their rights, privileges, obligations, or status regarding any pension or retirement system or to affect the civil service status, if any, of the employees. Under the bill, any rules and regulations adopted by the transportation entities and the department are to continue in effect as rules and regulations adopted by the authority until the rules and regulations are amended, supplemented, or rescinded by the authority. The bill permits the authority to adopt rules and regulations modifying or repealing the rules and regulations of a transportation entity or the department pursuant to a procedure prescribed in the bill. The transportation entities are to retain their bonding powers and obligations under current law. As soon as practicable after the Transfer Date, the authority is to notify the Governor and the presiding officers of each house of the Legislature that the transfer has occurred, of the date of the transfer, and of any other information concerning the transfer as the authority deems appropriate.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Vin Gopal (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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NJ bill #A4070 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Privacy Protection Act," aims to safeguard personal information by establishing new rules for its collection and sharing by government entities and healthcare facilities. It prohibits government entities from requesting or collecting sensitive personal information like immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, social security number, or individual taxpayer identification number unless it's necessary for assessing eligibility for or administering public services, benefits, programs, or professional licenses, or as otherwise required by law, with exceptions for judicial orders, warrants, and federal law. Similarly, healthcare facilities are restricted from collecting this information unless it's essential for safe and appropriate care, billing, or program eligibility, while still allowing for complete medical records under HIPAA. The act also clarifies that certain collected information, particularly regarding immigration and taxpayer identification, will not be considered public records and cannot be disclosed except under specific legal requirements, judicial orders, warrants, or with explicit written consent from the individual, which must detail the information to be shared, the purpose, and acknowledge voluntariness. Furthermore, it restricts the sale, sharing, or transfer of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) information, with exceptions for sharing with other government entities or law enforcement for criminal investigations under strict conditions, and clarifies that vendors using ALPR systems must adhere to these restrictions. The bill also amends existing law concerning motor vehicle records to prevent their disclosure for immigration enforcement purposes without informed consent, a judicial warrant, or a valid judicial order, except where federal law dictates otherwise.
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Bill Summary: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Annette Quijano (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Lou Greenwald (D)*, Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Balvir Singh (D), Rosaura Bagolie (D), Anthony Verrelli (D), Robert Karabinchak (D), Ed Rodriguez (D), Larry Wainstein (D), Gabriel Rodriguez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Floor Amendment Passed (Quijano)
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NJ bill #S3648 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (REPLICA) into New Jersey law, allowing the state to join other jurisdictions in a multi-state agreement for emergency medical services personnel. The primary goal of REPLICA is to facilitate the seamless movement of licensed EMS personnel, such as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, across state lines when performing their official duties, by enabling states to grant immediate legal recognition to EMS professionals licensed in other member states. This compact aims to enhance public safety by ensuring consistent standards and accountability for EMS personnel, while also supporting military members and their spouses by expediting their licensure. It establishes an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact, manage a coordinated database of licensed individuals, and develop uniform rules. The agreement also outlines procedures for handling adverse actions against licenses, dispute resolution, and the conditions under which an EMS professional can practice in a "remote state" (a member state where they are not licensed) under a "privilege to practice" granted by their "home state" (where they are licensed).
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Bill Summary: This bill enters New Jersey into the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (otherwise known as REPLICA). This compact is intended to facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of EMS personnel, and that such state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety. REPLICA is the nation's first and only multi-state compact for the EMS profession. REPLICA provides qualified EMS professionals licensed in a "home state" a legal "privilege to practice" in "remote states." Home states are states where an EMT is licensed; while remote states are other states that have adopted the REPLICA legislation.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/26/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Greenstein (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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IL bill #SB3316 • Last Action 02/24/2026
CRIMINAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act, creating a task force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to review and recommend improvements to Illinois laws and practices affecting "emerging adults," defined as individuals aged 18 to 25. The task force, composed of legislative members, state agency designees, judges, attorneys, public defenders, and representatives from various community organizations and individuals with lived experience, will hold public meetings across different regions of Illinois and must convene its first meeting within 60 days of member appointments. Its duties include examining how the criminal justice system, from pretrial to reentry, impacts this age group, considering developmental science that shows emerging adults have different decision-making capacities than older adults, and exploring successful models from other jurisdictions. The task force is required to submit an interim report with preliminary findings by January 31, 2027, and a final report with comprehensive recommendations, including draft legislation and fiscal impacts, by December 1, 2027, after which the Act will be repealed on June 30, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force Act. Establishes the Emerging Adult Criminal Justice Task Force within the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that the Task Force shall hold public meetings. Requires at least 3 meetings of the Task Force to be held in different regions of Illinois. Provides that the first meeting of the Task Force shall be held within 60 days after the appointment of its members. Provides that the Task Force shall review Illinois law and practices affecting emerging adults across pretrial, sentencing, corrections, supervision, and reentry. Provides that the Task Force shall develop recommendations for statutory, policy, and programmatic improvements to the Illinois criminal justice system. Allows any Task Force member to prepare a written dissent or statement of concern regarding any finding or recommendation. Provides that the Task Force shall submit an interim report summarizing preliminary findings, analyses, and recommendations, to the Governor and the General Assembly, no later than January 31, 2027. Provides that the Task Force shall submit a final report, including all final findings and recommendations, draft statutory language, and estimated fiscal impacts, no later than December 1, 2027. Repeals the Act on June 30, 2028. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Lakesia Collins (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
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MS bill #SB3328 • Last Action 02/24/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. Additionally, it authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and a 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, on top of the existing 1% tourist and convention tax already levied on restaurants, hotels, and motels. Before these new taxes can be implemented, the City Council must pass a resolution stating their intention to levy them and then hold an election where at least 60% of the qualified electors voting must approve the tax. The bill also makes minor changes to the composition of the CVB board by replacing "Capital Center" with "Capital City" in references to the Convention Center Commission.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, David Blount (D)*, Walter Michel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Finance;Local and Private
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WA bill #HB2739 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington Act," proposes to establish the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement (WISA) to address a perceived emergency in scientific research funding within the state, which the bill attributes to federal funding cuts. To support this initiative, the bill authorizes the state to issue up to $6 billion in general obligation bonds, with a cap of $1 billion per year between 2025 and 2031, to fund scientific research. The proceeds from these bonds will be deposited into dedicated accounts and used by WISA, an entity created within the Department of Commerce, to award grants for research and development in various fields, including biomedical sciences, climate research, emerging technologies, and public health. WISA will be overseen by an Administrator and a Research Council composed of scientists and public members, and grant awards will be determined through a competitive, peer-reviewed process. The bill also includes provisions for the management of the institute's finances, reporting requirements, and exceptions to public meeting laws for certain sensitive research-related discussions, while ensuring that grant application materials are kept confidential. Finally, key sections of the bill, including the bond authorization and the creation of WISA, will be submitted to a vote of the people for ratification.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building 2 scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington 3 institute for scientific advancement, funding scientific research, 4 and raising revenue therefor; amending RCW 42.30.110; adding new 5 sections to chapter 43.100A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 6 43.330 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; creating new 7 sections; and providing for submission of certain sections of this 8 act to a vote of the people. 9
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Monica Stonier (D)*, Osman Salahuddin (D), Zach Hall (D), Julia Reed (D), Shaun Scott (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Postsecondary Education & Workforce.
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IL bill #HB3799 • Last Action 02/24/2026
INS-CLIMATE RISK DISCLOSURE
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Insurance Code to introduce new requirements for insurance companies regarding cancellation notices and climate risk disclosure. The bill extends the notice period for policy cancellations, mandating that for the first 60 days of coverage, cancellation notices must be mailed at least 30 days prior to the effective date, and after 60 days, notices must be mailed at least 60 days in advance. For nonpayment of premiums, a 10-day notice remains in effect. The bill also creates a new Climate Risk Disclosure Article that applies to insurance companies licensed in Illinois under Classes 2 and 3 that write $100 million or more in annual premiums. These companies will be required to participate in climate surveys issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) when directed by the Illinois Department of Insurance. The purpose of this new article is to enhance transparency about how insurers manage climate-related risks and to clarify the department's authority to require companies to participate in climate surveys. The monetary threshold for applicability can be adjusted by rule, providing flexibility for future implementation. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for market conduct actions, examinations, and potential penalties for non-compliance, with fines of up to $10,000 per day for certain violations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. In provisions regarding the notice of intention not to renew a policy of insurance, provides that no company may impose renewal premium increases of more than 10% for policies of fire and extended coverage insurance that are subject to certain cancellation requirements, unless the company mails or delivers by electronic means to the named insured and the Department of Insurance notice of the increase in renewal premium at least 60 days before the policy renewal or anniversary date. Creates the Rates for Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance Article. Contains provisions concerning the purpose and applicability of the Article. Prohibits rates from being excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory, as specified. Sets forth provisions concerning determinations and notice from the Department and hearings on the notice. Provides that credible State-specific loss experience shall be used in the development of rates whenever that data is available and statistically reliable. Authorizes insurers, in order to meet actuarial standards of credibility, to supplement State-specific loss experience with countrywide, regional, or out-of-state loss experience. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : Robyn Gabel (D)*, Michael Hastings (D)*, Barbara Hernandez (D), Dee Avelar (D), Edgar González (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Doris Turner (D), Meg Loughran Cappel (D), Christopher Belt (D), Sara Feigenholtz (D), Mattie Hunter (D), Cristina Castro (D), Mike Halpin (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 104
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of Concurrence Senate Amendment(s) 2, 3
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SC bill #S0160 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Dietitian Licensure Compact Act," aims to establish a framework for dietitians to practice across state lines more easily while maintaining public safety. It creates a "Dietitian Licensure Compact" that allows licensed dietitians to obtain a "compact privilege," essentially a license to practice in other member states, without needing to acquire separate licenses in each state. This compact is designed to increase access to dietetics services, reduce administrative burdens, and ensure accountability by requiring member states to share information and adhere to uniform standards. The bill also revises the definition of "dietetics" and mandates criminal background checks, including fingerprinting for state and federal records, for all applicants seeking licensure or compact privilege as a dietitian.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws So As To Enact The "dietitian Licensure Compact Act"; By Adding Article 1 To Chapter 21, Title 40, So As To Provide The Purposes, Functions, Operations, And Definitions For The Compact; By Amending Section 40-20-20, Relating To Definitions In The Dietetics Licensure Act, So As To Revise A Definition; And By Amending Section 40-20-60, Relating To Applications For Licensure Under The Dietetics Licensure Act, So As To Require Certain Criminal Background Checks Of Applicants.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2025
• Added: 01/15/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Verdin (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
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IL bill #HB4996 • Last Action 02/24/2026
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois laws concerning utilities and energy generation. It modifies provisions related to virtual power plant programs, establishing that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must set compensation values for eligible energy storage systems, including a minimum upfront payment of $250 per kilowatt-hour for systems that haven't received a rebate, and $0 for those that have. Utilities are also required to facilitate customer information sharing with aggregators to improve participation. The bill extends the duration for certain distributed generation and storage rebates until December 31, 2029, or a later "threshold date," and sets the rebate value at $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity. It also clarifies setback distances for commercial wind and solar energy facilities, limiting county restrictions on fencing near public rights-of-way to 50 feet. Additionally, the definition of a "community renewable generation project" is updated to cap its nameplate capacity at 5,000 kilowatts, down from 10,000 kilowatts.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking into account the time value of money, not less than: (A) for an eligible system that did not receive and agrees not to apply for a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $250 per kilowatt-hour nameplate capacity paid on the date the system is placed in service; or (B) for an eligible system that received a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $0 per kilowatt-hour. Provides that, to facilitate adoption and participation, a utility must allow and enable participating customers to expeditiously share their customer information with aggregators to serve customers and comply with any reporting requirements. In provisions concerning distributed generation and storage rebates, provides that, until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date (rather than until December 31, 2029), the value of specified rebates shall be $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity, measured as nominal DC power output, of the distributed generation. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning setback distances for commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities, specifies that the ability of a county to require a reasonable setback distance between fencing and public rights-of-way if the requirement is not specific to commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities and does not preclude the development of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities or the ability of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities to comply with the requirements set forth in the provisions shall not exceed 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that a "community renewable generation project" means an electric generating facility that, among other things, is limited in nameplate capacity to less than or equal to 5,000 kilowatts (rather than 10,000 kilowatts). Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Robyn Gabel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Energy & Environment Committee
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IL bill #HB5027 • Last Action 02/24/2026
DHS-BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Department of Human Services' divisions related to behavioral health, consolidating the Division of Mental Health and the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery into a new Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery. It makes numerous conforming changes across various state acts, including the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, and the Illinois Public Aid Code, to reflect this renaming and structural change. Additionally, the bill repeals several task forces and acts related to behavioral health, including the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act, as well as provisions related to COVID-19 public health emergencies and pilot programs for workplace violence prevention and psychiatric bed access.
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Bill Summary: Removes references to the Department of Human Services' Division of Mental Health and Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery in various Acts, including, but not limited to, the Substance Use Disorder Act, the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code, the Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction Act, the Illinois Public Aid Code, the Illinois Controlled Substances Act, and the County Jail Act. Amends the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Administrative Act and other acts to reference the Department of Human Services' Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (rather than by the Division of Mental Health). Makes other conforming changes. Repeals the Behavioral Health Workforce Education Center Task Force Act, the Advisory Council on Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Health Conditions Act, and the Strengthening and Transforming Behavioral Health Crisis Care in Illinois Act. Repeals a provision in the Medical Assistance Article of the Illinois Public Aid Code concerning the COVID-19 public health emergency. Repeals a provision in the Health Care Workplace Violence Prevention Act requiring the Department of Human Services and the Department of Public Health to initially implement the Act as a 2-year pilot program. Repeals provisions in the Health Inpatient Facility Access Act requiring the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a strategic plan on improving access to inpatient psychiatric beds.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Crawford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Human Services Committee
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MN bill #SF1750 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Common interest communities provisions modifications
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes comprehensive modifications to Minnesota's common interest community (CIC) laws, affecting homeowners associations, condominiums, and planned communities. The bill introduces numerous consumer-friendly provisions aimed at protecting unit owners and improving transparency and fairness in CIC governance. Key changes include establishing a dispute resolution process, limiting late fees and fines, modifying board meeting requirements, creating conflict of interest standards for board members, and restricting local governments from mandating homeowners associations. Specifically, the bill requires associations to: provide detailed budgets to unit owners, allow owners to comment on proposed changes, implement a formal dispute resolution process, limit attorney fees and collection costs, disclose fine schedules, and prohibit retaliation against owners who assert their rights. The bill also adds requirements for competitive bidding on contracts, restricts parking restrictions, and mandates more transparent financial reporting. These modifications apply to common interest communities created both before and after August 1, 2010, with most provisions becoming effective January 1, 2026. The overall intent appears to be enhancing unit owners' rights, increasing association accountability, and providing clearer guidelines for CIC operations.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to common interest communities; modifying powers and duties of common interest communities; modifying rights of a unit owner; modifying threshold for termination of a common interest community; establishing dispute resolution process; modifying notice of meetings; limiting late fees, fines, and attorney fees; modifying foreclosure requirements; establishing conflict of interest standards for board members; prohibiting local governments from requiring creation of homeowners associations; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 515B.1-102; 515B.1-103; 515B.2-103; 515B.2-119; 515B.3-102; 515B.3-103; 515B.3-106; 515B.3-107; 515B.3-108; 515B.3-115; 515B.3-1151; 515B.3-116; 515B.4-102; 515B.4-1021; 515B.4-116; Laws 2024, chapter 96, article 2, section 13; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 515B.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/08/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 17 : Eric Lucero (R)*, Susan Pha (D), Julia Coleman (R), Lindsey Port (D), Kristin Bahner (D), Shane Mekeland (R), Michael Howard (D), Spencer Igo (R), Kelly Moller (D), Matt Norris (D), Bianca Virnig (D), Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Nolan West (R), Robert Bierman (D), Jay Xiong (D), Lucy Rehm (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 05/07/2025
• Last Action: House Commerce Finance and Policy (08:15:00 2/24/2026 )
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IL bill #HB1716 • Last Action 02/24/2026
ELEC CD-ELECTIONEERING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Election Code to remove a provision that previously allowed churches and private schools to prohibit electioneering (political campaigning) on their entire property when serving as a polling place. The bill standardizes the electioneering restrictions by establishing a uniform 100-foot "campaign free zone" around polling place entrances, regardless of whether the polling location is in a church, school, or other type of building. The bill specifies how markers (such as cones or flags) should be placed to delineate this 100-foot boundary, with specific instructions for buildings with multiple floors or complex layouts. The legislation also affirms that the area beyond the campaign free zone is considered a public forum during voting hours, where people have the right to engage in political activities like placing temporary signs. Furthermore, the bill declares that regulating electioneering on polling place property is an exclusive power of the state, preventing local governments from creating their own conflicting regulations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. In provisions concerning electioneering or soliciting of votes within any polling place, removes a provision allowing a church or private school to prohibit electioneering on any of the property of that church or private school.
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• Introduced: 01/24/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/24/2025
• Last Action: House Ethics & Elections Committee Hearing (14:00:00 2/24/2026 114 and Virtual Room 1)
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IL bill #SB4029 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, which allows eligible seniors to freeze their property taxes based on their current assessed value. Starting in taxable year 2029, the bill mandates that this maximum income limitation will be automatically increased each year by the percentage change, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CPI-u), a measure of inflation published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This change aims to help the exemption keep pace with rising living costs for seniors.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2029, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Sue Rezin (R)*, Craig Wilcox (R), Don DeWitte (R), Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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MI bill #SB0525 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Aeronautics: unmanned aircraft systems; exceptions to prohibited use of an unmanned aircraft system; expand. Amends sec. 7 of 2016 PA 436 (MCL 259.307).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Michigan's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act to expand and clarify the circumstances under which state departments, agencies, boards, or commissions can use drones (unmanned aircraft systems) to inspect or gather information about facilities. The bill maintains existing restrictions on drone use but adds two new permissible scenarios: inspecting telecommunications infrastructure and participating in recovery or assessment efforts during a declared state of emergency. The bill continues to require express consent from facility owners for drone surveillance, allows drone use with a valid search warrant, and permits drone use when there is an imminent threat to public health, safety, property, or natural resources. When consent is given, facility owners may condition their approval on using their own drone, and they must provide a written statement explaining their consent or refusal. Any data collected must be promptly provided to the facility owner upon request and is presumed to be exempt from public disclosure. The bill explicitly does not apply to law enforcement drone operations conducted as part of an investigation, preserving their existing authority to use drones without the restrictions outlined in this legislation.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2016 PA 436, entitled"Unmanned aircraft systems act,"by amending section 7 (MCL 259.307), as added by 2018 PA 442.
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• Introduced: 09/04/2025
• Added: 09/04/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Hertel (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 09/04/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-1)
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OK bill #SB1433 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, aims to increase public access to official agency statements by requiring certain state agencies to make their "guidance documents" available for public inspection. A guidance document is defined broadly as an agency statement of general applicability that sets forth official policy or interpretation on a legal, regulatory, or technical issue, and can include various forms like memorandums, notices, or letters, but excludes internal correspondence, adjudications, or legal advice to officials. The bill mandates that agencies must publish these documents on their websites and, for agencies subject to specific articles of the Administrative Procedures Act, electronically submit them to the Secretary of State on a quarterly basis for publication in a searchable format. These published documents will include a notification that they do not have the full force of law unless otherwise authorized, and will also detail any amendments or rescissions. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to ensure that agencies exempt from certain parts of the Administrative Procedures Act also make their guidance documents publicly accessible, and that all agencies make all their rules, guidance documents, and other written policy statements available for public inspection. The act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; providing short title; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.3, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2025 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.3), which relates to defined terms under the Administrative Procedures Act; defining term; conforming language; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.4a, which relates to certain exemption under the Administrative Procedures Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 250.9), which relates to creation of the Office of Administrative Rules; requiring certain agencies to electronically submit certain guidance documents on certain basis; requiring publication of documents in certain form; requiring documents to include certain information; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Section 302, which relates to duties of rulemaking agencies; requiring agencies to make all guidance documents available for public inspection; updating statutory language; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Rob Hall (R)*, Shane Jett (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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CA bill #AB2773 • Last Action 02/24/2026
California Board of Occupational Therapy: meetings: legislative review.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the meeting requirements for the California Board of Occupational Therapy, which is responsible for licensing and regulating occupational therapists, by changing the law to require the board to meet at least three times annually, with at least one meeting held each year in northern California and one in southern California, instead of the previous requirement of at least one annual meeting in Sacramento, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. Additionally, the bill states the Legislature's intent to review the board's operations through a joint legislative sunset review process and implement any resulting recommendations, as the board is scheduled to be repealed and subject to such review on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 2570.19 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Business and Professions
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 26.
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OK bill #HB3832 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Entertainer safety; creating the Entertainer Safety and Verification Act; prohibiting performances by unlicensed exotic entertainers; codification; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Entertainer Safety and Verification Act, establishes new regulations for exotic entertainers and sexually oriented businesses in Oklahoma. It requires individuals performing as "exotic entertainers"—defined as those performing live entertainment in a sexually oriented business involving nudity, semi-nudity, or sexually suggestive conduct—to obtain an annual license from the Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission. To qualify for this license, applicants must be at least 21 years old, legally authorized to work in the U.S., and have no felony convictions related to certain sex offenses. The ABLE Commission is tasked with creating rules for the licensing process, including background checks and fingerprinting. Owners of sexually oriented businesses are prohibited from allowing unlicensed exotic entertainers to perform and must verify and maintain copies of their licenses for at least 12 months, with these records being confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Failure to comply with these provisions by entertainers can result in fines, jail time, and license suspension or revocation, while businesses face significant administrative fines and potential suspension of their own licenses, with escalating penalties for repeat offenses. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "lascivious," "lewdness," "pandering," "prostitution," and "sexually suggestive" to ensure consistent application of the law.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to entertainer safety; creating the Entertainer Safety and Verification Act; defining terms; prohibiting performances by unlicensed exotic entertainers; requiring annual licensure; stating qualifications for obtaining an exotic entertainer license; directing the Alcohol Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission to promulgate certain rules; prohibiting owners of sexually oriented businesses from allowing performances by unpermitted exotic entertainers; directing business owners to secure copies of valid exotic entertainer licenses; requiring business owners to maintain records for certain period of time; making certain records confidential and exempt from open records requirements; providing for the inspection of records by ABLE and law enforcement; making certain acts unlawful; providing penalties; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stan May (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 - Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1
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KY bill #SB239 • Last Action 02/24/2026
AN ACT relating to children.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky law concerning children and schools. It allows parents to opt their children out of instruction on human sexuality and requires schools to use a student's requested pronouns if a parent provides a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria from a healthcare provider. The bill also mandates that schools provide accommodations for individual privacy in restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms for any student requesting it, and specifically for students whose gender differs from their biological sex with a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria, with alternate accommodations permitted upon parental request. Furthermore, it prohibits surgical or medical treatment for gender dysphoria in individuals under 18 years old and requires parental consent for any nonsurgical medical treatment, which must be provided by a trained healthcare provider in collaboration with a mental health professional using only FDA-approved, evidence-based nonsurgical treatments for adolescents.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 158.1415 to remove provisions related to parental rights and courses, curriculums, or programs on human sexuality; provide for a process for parents to opt out of their child receiving instruction on the subject of human sexuality; amend KRS 158.191 to remove language limiting Kentucky Board of Education or Department of Education policies regarding student confidential information and the use of pronouns; require a local school district to use pronouns for students upon a request from a parent along with a note from a medical provider diagnosing the child with gender dysphoria; remove language concerning parental consent for well-being questionnaires or assessments or a health screening; amend KRS 158.189 to make findings about children and young adults desiring individual privacy; require a school to provide an accommodation to any student who requests an area of individual privacy in restrooms, locker rooms, and shower rooms, regardless of biological sex or gender identity; require school officials to provide an accommodation for individual privacy for children whose gender is different from his or her biological sex and who have a note from a medical provider diagnosing the child with gender dysphoria; permit alternate accommodations upon the parent's request; amend KRS 311.372 to prohibit surgical or medical treatment of a child under the age of 18 years for gender dysphoria, and any nonsurgical medical treatment without the consent of the child's parent or legal guardian; require that the provision of nonsurgical medical treatment to a child under the age of 18 years apply only to a child with a medical diagnosis from a mental health care provider and by a trained and experienced health care provider in collaboration with a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist using only appropriate nonsurgical medical treatments approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for adolescents and that meet evidence-based medical standards.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 02/25/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Karen Berg (D)*, Gary Clemons (D), Keturah Herron (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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CT bill #SB00250 • Last Action 02/24/2026
An Act Concerning A Study Of State Agency Response Times To Freedom Of Information Act Requests.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Secretary of the Office of Policy and Management (OPM), a state government agency responsible for planning and budgeting, to conduct a study examining how long state agencies take to respond to requests for public records made under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The FOIA is a law that gives the public the right to access government information. The study's findings, which must include average response times, instances where slow responses led to complaints filed with the Freedom of Information Commission (a state body that oversees FOIA compliance), and any suggestions for new laws, must be reported to a specific legislative committee by January 15, 2027.
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Bill Summary: To require the Office of Policy and Management to conduct a study of state agency response times to Freedom of Information Act requests.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 )
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IL bill #HB5428 • Last Action 02/24/2026
IDFPR-VARIOUS LICENSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal dates for several professional licensing acts, including the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act, from January 1, 2027, to January 1, 2032. It also makes various amendments to the Auction License Act, including changes to licensing requirements, renewal processes, and provisions for non-resident auctioneers and illegal discrimination. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions related to the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals, application requirements, renewals, and appropriations for registered interior designers. It also updates sections concerning the reproducible seal, the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board, fund disposition, violations, and disciplinary grounds for landscape architects. The bill further amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act regarding insurance, account segregation, renewals, military service, illegal discrimination, and the appointment of hearing officers. Changes are also made to the Detection of Deception Examiners Act concerning license applications, investigations, and examiner qualifications, and to the Home Inspector License Act regarding licensure necessity, renewals, endorsements, and illegal discrimination. The Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002 is updated concerning license necessity, illegal discrimination, investigations, notice, and hearings, and the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act is amended regarding disciplinary actions and the repeal of provisions concerning bonds of registrants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Changes the repeal date of the Cemetery Oversight Act, the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act, the Detection of Deception Examiners Act, the Home Inspector License Act, the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, the Registered Interior Designers Act, and the Landscape Architecture Registration Act to January 1, 2032 (rather than January 1, 2027). Amends the Auction License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of license; expiration, renewal, and restoration; nonresident auctioneer reciprocity; and illegal discrimination. Repeals provisions concerning actions for compensation. Amends the Registered Interior Designers Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the Board of Registered Interior Design Professionals; application requirements for registration; expiration, renewal, and restoration; and appropriations, investments, and audits. Amends the Landscape Architecture Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the reproducible seal; the Registered Landscape Architecture Registration Board; disposition of funds; violations and civil penalties; and grounds for discipline. Amends the Community Association Manager Licensing and Disciplinary Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning insurance and the segregation of accounts; renewals, restoration, and persons in military service; illegal discrimination; and appointment of a hearing officer. Amends the Detection of Deception Examiners Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning applications for original licenses; investigations; and applicants who are Examiners. Amends the Home Inspector License Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the necessity of licensure; renewal; endorsement; and illegal discrimination. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning necessity of a license; illegal discrimination; and investigations, notice, and hearings. Amends the Appraisal Management Company Registration Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning disciplinary actions. Repeals provisions concerning bonds of registrants. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Marcus Evans (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
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IL bill #HB5092 • Last Action 02/24/2026
TRANSIT-DISABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to increase the representation and input of individuals with disabilities in the governance and operations of public transit in Illinois. It mandates that a member representing individuals with disabilities on the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform must either be a person with a disability or have demonstrated experience advocating for disability transportation needs. Furthermore, it requires that one member of the Chicago Transit Authority Board be a person with a disability who lives within the service area and uses its services. The bill also stipulates that one director on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Board must be a person with a disability with transportation expertise, appointed with input from a disability advocacy group, and that the Commissioner of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities will serve on the Suburban Bus Board. Additionally, one director on the Commuter Rail Board must be a person with a disability who uses its services, appointed with similar advocacy group input. Finally, the Chicago Transit Authority, Suburban Bus Board, and Commuter Rail Board are each required to establish an ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Advisory Committee to advise them on accessibility and compliance with the ADA for fixed-route and paratransit services.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Transit Innovation, Integration, and Reform Act. Provides that the member appointed to the Committee to represent individuals with disabilities shall either be an individual with a disability or an individual who has demonstrated experience advocating for and advancing the accessibility and transportation needs of individuals with disabilities. Amends the Metropolitan Transit Authority Act. Provides that one of the members of the Board of the Chicago Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability who lives within the Authority's service area and uses the services provided by the Authority. Amends the Regional Transportation Authority Act. Provides that one of the Directors of the Board of the Northern Illinois Transit Authority shall be a person with a disability with expertise in transportation and shall be appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that one of the directors of the Suburban Bus Board shall be the Commissioner of the City of Chicago's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (rather than appointed by the Mayor of Chicago). Provides that one of the directors of the Commuter Rail Board shall be a person with a disability who uses the services provided by the Commuter Rail Division and appointed with the advice and recommendation of a disability advocacy organization serving the Metropolitan Region. Provides that the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, and the Commuter Rail Board shall each establish and maintain an ADA Advisory Committee to advise the Chicago Transit Authority, the Suburban Bus Board, or the Commuter Rail Board on accessibility and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as it relates to fixed route and paratransit service.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Eva-Dina Delgado (D)*, Michael Crawford (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Crawford
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IL bill #HB5198 • Last Action 02/24/2026
AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act to enhance public participation and strengthen requirements for local governments developing affordable housing plans. Specifically, non-exempt local governments must now notify residents and hold public hearings before adopting these plans, and they must provide proof of this compliance when submitting their plans to the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA). The bill also expands the required content of affordable housing plans to include identifying "specific lands" suitable for affordable housing, outlining "specific actions and deadlines" for implementation, and detailing incentives to attract affordable housing. Furthermore, the list of parties who can appeal a local government's denial of an affordable housing plan is broadened to include service providers contracted to assist residents of proposed supportive housing projects or community-integrated living arrangements, which are types of housing designed to help individuals with special needs live independently. The IHDA's authority to create rules and regulations regarding the substance of these affordable housing plans is also expanded.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Affordable Housing Planning and Appeal Act. Requires non-exempt local governments to provide residents with notice and the opportunity for comment at a public hearing prior to adopting an affordable housing plan. Requires a non-exempt local government to provide proof of its compliance with the notice and public hearing requirements when it submits a copy of its affordable housing plan to the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Expands the list of information that must be provided in the affordable housing plan to include, (i) an identification of "specific lands" (rather than "lands") within the jurisdiction that are most appropriate for the construction of affordable housing, (ii) proposed timelines to commence "specific actions and deadlines" (rather than "actions") to implement the components of the affordable housing plan, and (iii) incentives, including certain measures to address the need for affordable housing, that the local government may provide for the purpose of attracting affordable housing. In a provision permitting certain persons to appeal a local government's denial of a proposed affordable housing plan, expands the list to include a service provider that is under contract to provide services for potential residents of a proposed supportive housing project or community-integrated living arrangement that is included in the proposed affordable housing plan. Contains provisions concerning final actions or decisions by the governing body of the local government on the proposed affordable housing plans; appeal procedures and timelines; and other matters. Expands the Illinois Housing Development Authority's rulemaking authority to include the adoption of rules and regulations concerning the substance of affordable housing plans consistent with the changes made in the amendatory Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracy Katz Muhl (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Housing Committee
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IL bill #SB3894 • Last Action 02/24/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR EXEMPTION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the income requirements for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, a program designed to prevent property tax increases for eligible seniors. Specifically, for taxable years 2026 and beyond, the "maximum income limitation," which is the highest household income a senior can have to qualify for this property tax relief, will be set at $85,000 for all eligible properties. This change aims to update the income threshold to better reflect current economic conditions and ensure more seniors can benefit from the assessment freeze, which locks in the property's assessed value from a base year, preventing it from increasing even if market values rise.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In a provision concerning the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, "maximum income limitation" means $85,000 for all qualified property.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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OK bill #HB3278 • Last Action 02/24/2026
Open Meeting Act; violations; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meeting Act to grant the Attorney General new powers to address violations by public bodies, agencies, or officers. Instead of solely relying on criminal charges or civil lawsuits initiated by individuals, the Attorney General can now investigate potential violations and, based on the evidence, either enter into a "consent order" with the offending entity or issue a formal "finding of violation." A consent order, which requires the signature of the head of the public body, can include admissions of fact, mandatory training on the Open Meeting Act for first-time offenders, civil penalties of up to $150 for repeat offenders, and an agreement to comply with the law. A finding of violation, on the other hand, can order the entity to stop violating the act, comply with its provisions, complete training, and pay civil penalties of up to $300 per violation. The Attorney General can also demand proof of compliance and, if necessary, seek enforcement of these orders or findings in district court, which can then impose penalties, court costs, and attorney fees, particularly in cases of bad faith violations. The bill also clarifies service procedures for findings of violation and defines which district court has jurisdiction for different types of public entities, with all consent orders and findings of violation to be publicly accessible. This legislation is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Open Meeting Act; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Section 314, which relates to violations; allowing the Attorney General to enter into a consent order or issue a finding of violation to a public body, agency, or officer; providing consent order content; providing findings content; allowing the Attorney General to require proof of compliance; permitting application to the district court for enforcement; providing jurisdiction; requiring court order for compliance, civil penalties, costs, and other remedies under certain circumstances; requiring payment of attorney's fees for bad faith violations; providing service procedures; defining term; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : John Pfeiffer (R)*, Brent Howard (R)*, Michelle McCane (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Authored by Senator Howard (principal Senate author)
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CT bill #HB05250 • Last Action 02/24/2026
An Act Implementing The Recommendations Of The Freedom Of Information Commission For Revisions To The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill implements recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission to revise the Freedom of Information Act, effective October 1, 2026, by updating training requirements for public agencies, clarifying the definition of a "hand-held scanner" to include mobile phones and cameras used for copying public records, and establishing new procedures for electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denied access to certain public records. Specifically, it mandates annual training by the Freedom of Information Commission for public agency members on various sections of the Act, expands the definition of a "hand-held scanner" to encompass any portable device capable of capturing an image, and modifies how appeals are handled when access to specific records is denied, including naming additional parties in the appeal process. The bill also redefines "governmental function" to clarify when a person performing a program for a public agency is considered to be undertaking a governmental function, impacting contract requirements and record access, and updates the notice requirements for special meetings to include electronic transmission and posting on agency websites.
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Bill Summary: To make revisions to the Freedom of Information Act recommended by the Freedom of Information Commission, including concerning the application of the definition of "governmental function", which statutory provisions require training by the commission, redefining "hand-held scanner", electronic notice of special meetings and appeals for denial of access to certain public records.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Oversight Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Government Oversight Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/24/2026 )
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IL bill #HB5301 • Last Action 02/24/2026
HEALTH FACILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act, creating a Global Hospital Budget Authority within the Department of Public Health, overseen by a Global Hospital Budget Board. This Board will be responsible for implementing a global budget model for hospitals, where participating hospitals receive a prospectively set annual budget for eligible services from participating payers (insurers, government programs, or Medicaid managed care organizations). The bill also amends existing laws to allow hospitals more flexibility in meeting staffing and service-line requirements through mechanisms like telemedicine and affiliation agreements, and clarifies rules for employing physicians. Additionally, it modifies the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act to introduce stricter oversight for changes in hospital ownership, particularly those involving private equity or financial investors, requiring detailed disclosures, community health impact assessments, and potentially imposing conditions on transactions to ensure continued access to essential services and quality of care.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Global Hospital Budget Authority Act. Defines terms. Established the Global Hospital Budget Authority as a Division of the Department of Public Health. Provides that the powers and duties of the Authority shall be vested in and exercised by the Global Hospital Budget Board, which shall have the sole power to employ staff, including an executive director, legal counsel, consultants, or any other staff deemed necessary by the Board to effectuate the purposes of the Act. Provides that individuals employed by the Board shall not be employees of the State for any purpose, including for purposes of compensation, pension benefits, or retirement. Sets forth provisions concerning membership requirements; powers and duties of the Board; roles of participating payers; roles of participant hospitals; data collection and retention; confidentiality of data, contracts, and agreements; and the Global Hospital Budget Fund. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that, in reviewing and issuing permits and licenses, the Department shall accept, as factors that satisfy staffing and service-line presence requirements, one or a combination of the following alternative mechanisms if the Department finds that patient safety and continuity of care are maintained: (i) on-site staffing by appropriately licensed clinicians; (ii) written and operative affiliation agreements meeting standards adopted by the Department that provide timely specialty coverage; (iii) documented telemedicine coverage that meets certain standards; or (iv) a waiver issued under certain provisions for a rural or critical access hospital. In provisions concerning requirements for the employment of physicians, provides that employing entities may employ physicians to practice medicine in all of its branches if employment, privileging, and oversight requirements are met. Amends the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning definitions; certificates of exemption for change of ownership of a health care facility; applications for permit for discontinuation of a health care facility or category of service; and the powers and duties of State Board. Amends the State Finance Act to make a conforming change.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzanne Ness (D)*, Dan Didech (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
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AK bill #HB340 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Dietitian Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow licensed dietitians to practice in multiple states more easily. The main goal is to improve public access to dietetics services by creating a "Compact Privilege" that allows qualified dietitians to practice in other member states without needing a separate license in each one. This aims to reduce administrative burdens for both dietitians and states, enhance cooperation among states in regulating dietitians, and support military members and their spouses. The Compact establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, sets definitions for terms like "Licensee" (a licensed dietitian) and "Home State" (where a dietitian primarily resides or is licensed), and outlines requirements for obtaining a Compact Privilege, including education, experience, and examination standards. It also details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and the process for states to join or withdraw from the Compact. The bill also amends existing law to include licensure as a dietitian exercising a compact privilege in the state's criminal justice information system and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the dietitian licensure compact; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Jubilee Underwood (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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CA bill #AB1786 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and joint powers authorities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the "best value" construction contracting program, which allows government entities to select contractors based on a combination of price and qualifications rather than solely the lowest bid, to include general law cities and certain joint powers authorities (JPAs) in addition to counties. A JPA is a public agency formed by two or more public agencies to jointly exercise powers. The bill extends the program's operation from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040, and shifts the reporting deadline for project information to the Legislature and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to March 1, 2031. It also removes a provision that allowed counties to use best value contracting for annual repair and remodeling contracts up to $3 million. The bill clarifies definitions for terms like "city," "eligible joint powers authority," and "qualifications" to ensure consistent application of the best value contracting method.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 20155, 20155.1, 20155.3, 20155.4, 20155.5, 20155.6, 20155.7, and 20155.9 of, and to amend the heading of Article 3.7 (commencing with Section 20155) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of, the Public Contract Code, relating to public contracts.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John Harabedian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on L. GOV.
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KY bill #HB644 • Last Action 02/23/2026
AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction, a new award to be conferred by the Commonwealth. The medal can be awarded to present or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components who have an honorable discharge and are connected to Kentucky, as well as present and former first responders like firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, peace officers, sheriffs, and public safety telecommunicators serving in Kentucky. It also extends eligibility to any citizen of Kentucky and entities operating within the Commonwealth or providing services to its citizens. The medal is intended to recognize acts of valor or heroism in saving a life, injuries or deaths, or facing threats in service to the Commonwealth, its communities, or the health, welfare, and safety of others, or for other meritorious acts that substantially improve the quality of life in Kentucky. A selection committee, designated by the Legislative Research Commission, will evaluate nominations submitted by members of the General Assembly, with final awardees being approved through a concurrent resolution. The design of the medal will be determined by the Legislative Research Commission, and the nominating legislator will be responsible for its cost, with provisions for state and local agencies to allow the display of the medal on uniforms.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 2 to create the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction and establish the award criteria and selection process.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Steve Bratcher (R)*, Peyton Griffee (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
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WA bill #SB6321 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington institute for scientific advancement.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Washington Institute for Scientific Advancement (WISA) to address a declared state of emergency in scientific research funding in Washington, caused by significant cuts to federal grants. The WISA will be funded by $6 billion in general obligation bonds, with up to $1 billion issued annually between 2025 and 2031, to support research in areas such as biomedical sciences, climate, emerging technologies, and public health. The bill outlines the creation of accounts for bond proceeds, the structure and responsibilities of the WISA, including a research council composed of scientists and public members, and establishes a competitive grant process for research projects within the state. It also specifies that grant applications and related materials will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure, and amends the Open Public Meetings Act to allow for closed sessions for specific WISA-related matters, including the review of intellectual property and research data. Finally, certain sections of the bill, detailing the creation and funding of the WISA, will be submitted to a vote of the people for ratification.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to sustaining life-saving and prosperity-building 2 scientific research in Washington by establishing the Washington 3 institute for scientific advancement, funding scientific research, 4 and raising revenue therefor; amending RCW 42.30.110; adding new 5 sections to chapter 43.100A RCW; adding new sections to chapter 6 43.330 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 42.56 RCW; creating new 7 sections; and providing for submission of certain sections of this 8 act to a vote of the people. 9
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Vandana Slatter (D)*, Marcus Riccelli (D), Sam Hunt (D), Adrian Cortes (D), Liz Lovelett (D), T'wina Nobles (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Javier Valdez (D), Lisa Wellman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Higher Education & Workforce Development at 10:30 AM.
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KY bill #HB645 • Last Action 02/23/2026
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Tax Tribunal.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky Tax Tribunal as the sole venue for all tax-related legal disputes within the executive branch, replacing the former Board of Tax Appeals (BOTA) and divesting Circuit and District Courts of their original jurisdiction in such matters, effective January 1, 2028. The Tribunal will be led by up to three judges appointed by the Governor, who must have extensive knowledge of state and local tax law and at least ten years of experience in tax dispute resolution. The bill outlines the Tribunal's powers, including hiring staff, establishing procedures, and conducting hearings across the Commonwealth, with provisions for remote participation and a small claims division for disputes under $25,000. It also details the process for filing petitions, the taxing agency's response, discovery procedures, and the standards for evidence and burden of proof, aiming for efficient, just, speedy, and inexpensive resolutions. The bill also amends various existing statutes to conform to the creation of the Tribunal and repeals sections related to the Board of Tax Appeals, with some provisions taking effect on July 1, 2027, and others on January 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 142 to establish the Kentucky Tax Tribunal within the executive branch to be the single form for all tax litigation; establish judges, forums, processes, and methods of appeal; amend various statutes to conform; repeal sections of KRS Chapter 49 which constituted the Board of Tax Appeals; amend various sections of KRS to conform; EFFECTIVE, in part, July 1, 2027, and in part, January 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Patrick Flannery (R)*, Jason Nemes (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/14/2026
• Last Action: to Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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MN bill #SF3834 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Expand personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections for personal information, such as residential addresses and personal phone numbers, to include current and former members of the Minnesota legislature, similar to existing protections for judicial officials. It redefines "judicial official" to "covered official" to encompass legislators and clarifies what constitutes "personal information" and "publicly available information" for these individuals. Additionally, the bill establishes a legislative task force to study and recommend improvements to privacy protections for all Minnesota government officials, with a report due by January 15, 2027, and appropriates funds for its operation. The revisor of statutes is also instructed to update terminology and renumber relevant sections of law to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to data privacy; expanding personal information protections for judicial officials to state legislators; creating a legislative task force to study personal information protections for government officials; requiring a report; appropriating money; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.45, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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AK bill #HB351 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Nursing: Licensure; Multistate Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, allowing nurses licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states under a "multistate licensure privilege," which is a legal authorization tied to a "multistate license." This aims to improve nurse mobility and interstate cooperation in regulation, while also establishing new fee structures for these multistate licenses, requiring them to be half the cost of single-state licenses to reflect shared regulatory costs. The bill also mandates that hospitals establish nurse staffing committees to set nurse-to-patient ratios and report compliance, and it restricts the hiring of nurses with multistate privileges during nursing strikes, allowing only those with single-state licenses or who were already employed under a multistate privilege before the strike notice. Additionally, it requires employers to report the hiring and termination of nurses practicing under a multistate privilege and establishes a registry for this information. Certain provisions related to these changes are set to take effect in 2032, with the rest of the bill effective in 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the licensure of nursing professionals; relating to a multistate nurse licensure compact; relating to employment of nurses holding a multistate licensure privilege; relating to nurse staffing committees; relating to the ratio of nurses to patients in hospitals; relating to entities regulated by the Department of Health; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Zack Fields (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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CO bill #SB070 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Ban Government Access Historical Location Information Database
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Protecting Everyone from Excessive Police Surveillance (PEEPS) Act," aims to restrict government access to sensitive historical location information, which is defined as data revealing an individual's or vehicle's movements more than 24 hours prior to access. The bill prohibits government entities from accessing databases containing this information unless they have a warrant, the individual or vehicle owner provides express consent (with specific limitations), or in cases of exigent circumstances, toll collection, traffic enforcement, parking enforcement, or information security. It also prevents government entities from sharing this data with entities outside their jurisdiction or selling it to private, non-governmental third parties, except for limited technical support purposes. Furthermore, any government entity collecting such information must establish a policy for compliance, including security measures, supervisor approval for access, detailed record-keeping of all access, regular audits, annual public reports, and mandatory training for officials. The bill also mandates that historical location information be retained for no more than four days unless specific exceptions apply, after which it must be permanently destroyed. Importantly, any historical location information obtained in violation of these provisions will be inadmissible in court, and the Attorney General is empowered to enforce the bill's requirements. Finally, this information will no longer be considered a public record under the Colorado Open Records Act.
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Bill Summary: The bill prohibits a government entity from accessing a database that reveals an individual's or a vehicle's historical location information, subject to certain exceptions. The bill prohibits a government entity from sharing historical location information with third parties or government agencies outside their jurisdiction, subject to certain exceptions, and makes historical location information not a public record for the purposes of the "Colorado Open Records Act". The bill requires a government entity that collects historical location information to adopt a policy to maintain compliance with the provisions of the regulatory scheme. An enforcement action is created for the attorney general to enforce the provisions of the bill. Historical location information obtained in violation of the prohibitions of the bill are inadmissible in trial.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Judy Amabile (D)*, Lynda Zamora Wilson (R)*, Kenny Nguyen (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*, Julie Gonzales (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Janice Marchman (D)*, Katie Wallace (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Lorena García (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Matt Martinez (D)*, Karen McCormick (D)*, Lesley Smith (D)*, Brianna Titone (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Appropriations
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TN bill #SB0016 • Last Action 02/23/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to interscholastic athletics.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several new provisions related to interscholastic athletics in Tennessee, focusing on transparency, student transfer rights, and oversight of athletic associations. The bill prohibits public schools from using public funds to join or maintain membership in athletic associations that restrict student transfers between schools, with an exception for students completing their highest grade level at a school. It mandates that such associations must voluntarily comply with open meetings laws, though they can close meetings when discussing confidential student information protected by privacy laws like FERPA. The bill requires schools to obtain written consent before notifying athletic associations about a foster care student's placement that might impact athletic eligibility. Additionally, the legislation requires any voluntary association establishing interscholastic sports rules to undergo an annual audit by the state comptroller, with the association bearing the full cost of the audit. Schools and public charter schools must also submit annual documentation of their compliance with these requirements to the state department of education, which will then report to legislative education committees. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and simultaneously repeals several existing sections of Tennessee Code related to interscholastic athletics.
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Bill Summary: As enacted, generally provide that a middle school student or high school student who transfers from one member school to another is immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at the member school to which the student transfers if certain criteria is met. - Amends TCA Title 49.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2024
• Added: 12/18/2024
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Adam Lowe (R)*, Joey Hensley (R), Bo Watson (R), Tom Hatcher (R), Ed Jackson (R), Raumesh Akbari (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 01/14/2025
• Last Action: Signed by Governor.
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MN bill #HF3346 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Higher education; Campus Closure and Consolidation Commission established.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Campus Closure and Consolidation Commission to evaluate all postsecondary campuses governed by the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) Board of Trustees and recommend which campuses should be closed or consolidated. The commission will consist of eight members appointed by the governor, who must consider geographic balance and have expertise in areas like education, demographics, construction, or public finance. Members cannot be current elected officials or MnSCU employees. The commission will review campuses based on factors including operating costs, capital maintenance expenses, student enrollment trends, job placement rates, graduation rates, and academic program quality. By December 1, 2026, the commission must submit a report to the governor detailing recommended campus closures or consolidations, including draft legislation, estimated facility repurposing costs, and rationale for recommendations. The governor must then approve or disapprove the entire recommendations by December 31, 2026, and if approved, include the recommendations in the biennial budget. The legislative committees with jurisdiction over higher education must then hold at least one public hearing on the proposed legislation. The commission will be subject to open meeting laws, receive administrative support from the commissioner of administration, and will expire on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to higher education; establishing a campus closure and consolidation commission; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 136F.
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• Introduced: 05/18/2025
• Added: 05/19/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Rick Hansen (D)*, Mary Franson (R), John Huot (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 05/18/2025
• Last Action: Author added Huot
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MN bill #HF1567 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Personal information protections provided to public safety officers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective August 1, 2026, aims to protect the personal information of public safety officers, which includes peace officers and correctional officers, by making their personal details, such as home addresses, non-employer-issued phone numbers and emails, and information about their children, classified as private data. This means government entities must keep this information confidential, with exceptions for certain publicly available records like property deeds and tax liens. The bill also amends existing law to prohibit the knowing public dissemination of such personal information if it poses an imminent threat to the officer or their family, with penalties escalating for more severe violations, and allows public safety officers to request the removal of their personal information from the internet, with legal recourse available if the information is not removed within 30 days.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to government data practices; providing personal information protections to public safety officers; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 609.5151; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapters 13; 626.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 9 : Bidal Duran (R)*, Paul Novotny (R), Terry Stier (R), Elliott Engen (R), Jim Joy (R), Matt Bliss (R), Walter Hudson (R), Josh Heintzeman (R), Krista Knudsen (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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OK bill #SB546 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes consumer data privacy rights in Oklahoma, granting individuals the right to access, correct, delete, and obtain a portable copy of their personal data, as well as to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and profiling that leads to significant decisions. Businesses, referred to as "controllers" (those determining the purpose and means of data processing) and "processors" (those processing data on behalf of controllers), must comply with these requests within a specified timeframe, provide an appeal process for denied requests, and establish secure methods for consumers to submit their requests. Controllers are required to provide a clear privacy notice detailing their data processing practices and must implement reasonable data security measures, limiting data collection to what is necessary and avoiding discriminatory practices or processing sensitive data without consent. The bill also mandates data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities, such as targeted advertising and the sale of personal data, and outlines penalties for violations, with enforcement solely by the Attorney General, who must provide a notice and opportunity to cure violations before taking action, and sets a civil penalty of up to $7,500 per violation, with no private right of action allowed. The act applies to controllers and processors meeting specific thresholds related to the volume of data processed or revenue from data sales, and includes various exemptions for entities like government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, non-profits, and educational institutions, as well as for certain types of data like protected health information and research data.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to data privacy; defining terms; establishing consumer rights for processing of certain data; requiring compliance with certain consumer requests; establishing procedures for response to certain consumer requests; requiring establishment of certain appeal process; prohibiting certain contractual provisions; requiring establishment of methods for submission of certain consumer requests; establishing duties of controller; prohibiting controller from taking certain actions; providing exceptions; requiring privacy notice; specifying required contents in privacy notice; requiring certain disclosures; establishing duties of processor; establishing requirements for certain contracts; authorizing use of independent assessor under certain circumstances; requiring data protection assessments under certain circumstances; establishing requirements for data protection assessments; requiring availability of data protection assessments to Attorney General upon request; providing for confidentiality of data protection assessments; specifying applicability of requirements for data protection assessments; requiring controller in possession of certain data to take certain actions; providing enforcement authority to the Attorney General; requiring posting of certain information on Attorney General website; requiring notice of certain action; requiring certain period to cure violations before bringing certain action; providing penalties for certain violations; authorizing award of certain fees and expenses; providing for applicability of provisions; providing exceptions to applicability of provisions; exempting certain information; providing for compliance under certain circumstances; providing construing provisions; authorizing processing of personal data for certain purposes; prohibiting violation of evidentiary privileges; clarifying certain liability; limiting authorized purposes for processing of certain data; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Brent Howard (R)*, Josh West (R)*, Daniel Pae (R), Melissa Provenzano (D), John Waldron (D), Nick Archer (R), Arturo Alonso-Sandoval (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Alonso-Sandoval
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OK bill #SB1466 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Advisory Committee on Midwifery, which advises the State Commissioner of Health on all matters related to midwifery, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031. The Advisory Committee on Midwifery is a group of seven members, including licensed midwives, a certified nurse-midwife, physicians, and a public member, responsible for advising on practice standards, licensure, continuing education, and disciplinary actions. The bill also makes a minor change to update the term "vice-chair" to "vice chair" and clarifies that the act will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause to allow for immediate implementation upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 3040.5, which relates to the Advisory Committee on Midwifery; extending sunset date; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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CT bill #SB00226 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Concerning Various Revisions Related To Election Processes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to election processes, including establishing a mechanism for resolving disagreements on early voting locations, modifying deadlines for reporting early voting and same-day registration information to the Secretary of the State, and allowing amendments to these reports with notice. It also eliminates the use of envelopes for early voting ballots, allowing them to be deposited directly into voting tabulators, and requires registrars of voters to submit information about early voting and same-day registration moderators to the Secretary of the State. Furthermore, officials involved in early voting and same-day registration are prohibited from engaging in certain partisan activities on days they are appointed to serve, and provisions for appointing same-day registration officials are aligned with those for early voting officials. The bill also addresses the attachment of party enrollment privileges for consistency, prohibits registrars from appointing moderators with certain criminal backgrounds, and expands post-election procedures for correcting returns to all towns. It mandates notice to the Secretary of the State in matters concerning voting rights, allows for the correction of errors or omissions in candidacy-related certificates, and grants the Secretary preapproval authority for town ballots and the power to order corrections. Additionally, the Secretary can seek court judgments on behalf of electors alleging harm within ninety days of an election or primary, absentee ballot counters must maintain logs of rejected ballots, and discrepancy recanvasses will now examine all districts within a municipality, allowing one party representative to communicate directly with the moderator. Finally, all ballots cast in elections, primaries, and referenda are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, and voter registration information will limit the disclosure of birth dates to the year only, restricting its use to election-related, scholarly, journalistic, political, or governmental purposes.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide a mechanism for determining early voting locations when registrars of voters are unable to agree thereon, (2) modify the deadlines by which registrars of voters certify information regarding early voting and same-day election registration locations to the Secretary of the State and allow amendments to such certifications with notice to the Secretary, (3) eliminate the use of envelopes for early voting ballots and allow such ballots to be deposited directly into voting tabulators after being marked, (4) require registrars of voters to submit to the Secretary information regarding early voting and same-day election registration moderators, (5) prohibit early voting and same-day election registration officials from engaging in certain partisan activities on days for which they are appointed to serve, (6) align the provisions for appointment of same-day election registration officials with those for appointment of early voting officials, (7) amend a provision regarding the attachment of party enrollment privileges for consistency with prior changes, (8) prohibit registrars of voters from appointing as moderators certain persons with criminal backgrounds, (9) expand certain post-election procedures for the correction of returns to all towns rather than just those divided into voting districts, (10) provide for notice to the Secretary in certain matters relating to state or federal voting rights, (11) allow for the correction of errors or omissions of timely filed endorsement, nominating or other candidacy-related certificates that would operate to invalidate such certificates if not corrected, (12) provide for the Secretary's preapproval of town's ballots and authority to order corrections in case of omissions or errors, (13) during the ninety days prior to an election or primary, allow the Secretary to go to Superior Court to seek a declaratory judgment on behalf of electors alleging aggrievement, (14) require absentee ballot counters to maintain a log of rejected absentee ballots, (15) for discrepancy recanvasses, (A) require that all districts in a municipality be examined and not just the district in which the discrepancy was found, and (B) allow one party representative to communicate directly with the moderator, (16) exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act all ballots cast at elections, primaries and referenda, and (17) for voter registration information, (A) limit disclosure of birth date information to just the year, and (B) limit use of such information to election-related, scholarly, journalistic, political or governmental purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Nicholas Gauthier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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UT bill #HB0557 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes technical corrections and updates to various sections of the Utah Code, primarily concerning administrative procedures, definitions, and repeal dates. Key changes include adjusting the minimum population requirement for incorporating a town from 100 to 75 people, clarifying language related to processing petitions by the lieutenant governor, updating budget adoption and tax levy deadlines, modifying definitions within public infrastructure districts, and correcting references in statutes related to sheriff's duties, wildland urban interface evaluations, congregate care programs, opiate antagonists, inmate health care, and various tax provisions. The bill also repeals several sections and revises effective dates for certain provisions, with some changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill makes technical corrections to the Utah Code.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Casey Snider (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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CA bill #AB1760 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Dentistry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the practice of dentistry and dental auxiliaries in California. It removes the requirement for applicants for dental licensure to provide proof of financial responsibility or liability insurance for patient injuries, and clarifies that foreign dental school programs exempt from certain accreditation requirements do not prohibit applicants from taking licensing exams. The bill also revises the reexamination process for dental licensing exams, changing the requirement from an 85% score to a passing grade for subject reexamination exemptions and mandating a full retake of the exam after three failed attempts at a section. It also updates the criteria for dentists applying for licensure without examination, specifying hour requirements for clinical practice and nonclinical public health programs, and requiring documentation for verification. For dentists performing elective facial cosmetic surgery, the bill modifies how limitations on permits are recommended by the credentialing committee and clarifies the committee's service at the pleasure of the board. Additionally, the bill standardizes the dental licensure application fee to $1,000 regardless of the examination taken and expands the authorized duties of registered dental assistants in extended functions to include polishing and contouring existing amalgam restorations. Finally, it modifies requirements for radiation safety and infection control courses for dental auxiliaries, allowing for distance learning for didactic instruction and codifying existing regulations with some adjustments, and makes nonsubstantive changes to remove obsolete references.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1621, 1628, 1633, 1635.5, 1638.1, 1724, 1750.1, 1753, 1753.5, 1754.5, and 1755 of, and to repeal Section 1632.6 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joaquin Arambula (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Com. on B. & P.
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CT bill #SB00224 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Exempting Ballots Cast At Elections, Primaries And Referenda From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends existing law to exempt ballots cast in elections, primaries, and referenda from being disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records. This means that once a ballot has been submitted, it cannot be requested and viewed by the public. The bill clarifies that this exemption does not prevent officials from conducting recanvasses or audits, which are processes to re-examine or verify election results. The bill also updates the definition of "referendum" to include questions or proposals submitted to voters through various municipal mechanisms, including those governed by home rule ordinances or special acts.
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Bill Summary: To exempt ballots cast at elections, primaries and referenda from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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OK bill #SB1721 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education, meaning the council will continue to exist until July 1, 2029, instead of its previous expiration date. It also introduces new requirements for certain appointed members of the council who represent Indian tribes, tribal education departments, or other tribal entities; these members must now be officially authorized representatives of their respective tribes or entities, with their authorization granted by the elected executive leaders or governing body. If a member loses this authorization, their service on the council will automatically end, and the appointing authority must be notified in writing to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the council's annual report be submitted electronically to the State Board of Education.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; extending sunset date; requiring certain appointed members to be duly authorized representatives of certain tribe, department, or entity; providing method of authorization; requiring certain member’s service to cease if he or she does not have certain authorization; requiring notification; providing for filling of vacancy; providing certain construction; requiring electronic submission of certain report; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Ally Seifried (R)*, Jason Lowe (D)*, Dick Lowe (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Lowe (Dick) (principal House author)
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CT bill #SB00225 • Last Action 02/23/2026
An Act Concerning Fees For Copying, Reviewing And Redacting Records Created By Police Body-worn Recording Equipment And Dashboard Cameras.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, allows public agencies to charge a fee for redacting, or obscuring, portions of records created by police body-worn recording equipment or dashboard cameras that cannot be legally disclosed under state or federal law, such as those involving victims of domestic abuse or minors, as defined by the Freedom of Information Act. The fee is intended to cover the time spent redacting these records, with the first four hours of labor being free to the requesting party, and subsequent labor costs capped at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid qualified employee, not to exceed one hundred dollars per hour of the record's length, with a maximum fee of fifty dollars per half hour if the record is rounded up. However, this fee is waived for individuals directly involved in the incident captured by the recording, their legal guardians, or their attorneys, and also for requests related to police misconduct investigations or when a police officer is involved in a shooting, accident, or giving a use-of-force statement. The bill also clarifies that existing fees for copying public records will not apply to these specific body camera and dashboard camera recordings, and public agencies must maintain original, unredacted copies of all records.
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Bill Summary: To authorize a public agency to charge a redaction fee for the disclosure of a record created by police body-worn equipment or dashboard cameras that contains portions not authorized to be disclosed under state or federal law.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Government Administration and Elections Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/23/2026 )
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OK bill #SB1267 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; requiring certain disclosures by the state; requiring certain disclosure by the defense. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Oklahoma's Criminal Discovery Code by expanding and clarifying evidence disclosure requirements for both prosecution and defense in criminal cases. The state must now provide more comprehensive pre-trial disclosures, including detailed law enforcement reports, body-worn camera and dashcam footage, 9-1-1 audio recordings, and comprehensive expert witness reports with underlying raw data and testing protocols. For informant testimony, prosecutors must disclose significantly more information about the informant's criminal history, any deals or benefits they receive, and track these disclosures in a centralized, confidential database. The bill increases the pre-trial disclosure timeline from 10 to 30 days and requires law enforcement to provide specific records like body camera and vehicle camera videos within specified timeframes. On the defense side, attorneys must now provide more detailed information about expert witnesses, including their curriculum vitae and the substance of their expected testimony. The bill also maintains provisions for protecting sensitive information, allowing redactions for confidential juvenile records, ongoing investigations, and informant identities. Additionally, the legislation updates language to be gender-neutral and clarifies procedures for handling discovery requests, with provisions for court-ordered protections and potential penalties for non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2002), which relates to disclosure of evidence; requiring certain disclosures by the state; modifying time to disclose certain evidence pre- trial; requiring electronic submission of certain report; modifying definition; requiring certain disclosure by the defense; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/17/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Rader (R)*, Erick Harris (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 - Committee Amendment 1
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UT bill #HB0038 • Last Action 02/23/2026
County Government Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law concerning county government and special districts, primarily by updating terminology and clarifying procedures. Key changes include replacing the term "county auditor" with "finance officer" in many instances, aligning with the definition of "finance officer" as provided in Section 17-66-101, which refers to either the county auditor or a designated person for accounting services. The bill also modifies requirements for petition signatures, election timelines for moving county seats, and the process for consolidating or annexing territory between counties and special districts. Additionally, it updates definitions related to special districts and infrastructure financing districts, clarifies the roles and responsibilities of county officials in financial administration, record-keeping, and auditing, and adjusts provisions related to county office consolidation, surveyor duties, and campaign finance disclosures. The bill also makes technical amendments to sections concerning special district operations, infrastructure financing districts, and tax collection.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill deals with provisions related to counties and special districts.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jim Dunnigan (R)*, Mike McKell (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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ID bill #S1333 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Adds to existing law to establish the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virtual Currency Kiosk Fraud Prevention Act, requiring operators of virtual currency kiosks—machines that exchange legal tender for digital assets like Bitcoin—to be licensed money transmitters. Operators must maintain detailed records, submit quarterly and annual reports to the Idaho Department of Finance, and provide clear disclosures to users about transaction fees, exchange rates, and the risks of scams, including a prominent warning about potential fraud. The act mandates live customer service seven days a week, provides for both paper and electronic transaction receipts with specific details, and implements measures to prevent fraudulent activity and money laundering, such as using blockchain analytics software and imposing transaction limits for new customers, who are also entitled to a delayed settlement and a full refund for fraudulent transactions within a specific timeframe. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for transaction fee refunds in cases of fraud, requires operators to cooperate with investigations by providing transaction data and blockchain analytics, and establishes penalties for violations, including potential license revocation and misdemeanor charges for willful violations, while also allowing for information sharing between agencies to combat virtual currency kiosk fraud, particularly concerning potentially vulnerable older adults.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD PREVENTION ACT; AMENDING TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 54, TITLE 28, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TITLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO ESTABLISH A LICENS- ING REQUIREMENT, TO ESTABLISH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR MANDATORY DISCLOSURES, TO ESTABLISH CUSTOMER SERVICE REQUIREMENTS, TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSACTION RECEIPTS, TO PROVIDE FOR THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY AND MONEY LAUNDERING, TO PROVIDE FOR REFUNDS, TO PROVIDE FOR PENALTIES, AND TO PROVIDE FOR INFORMATION-SHARING RELATED TO VIRTUAL CURRENCY KIOSK FRAUD; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVID- ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs
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ID bill #H0748 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Idaho's Public Records Act to create a new, expedited process for individuals who believe their request for public records has been improperly denied or that the charges for disclosure are unfair. Under this new process, an aggrieved person can file a complaint in magistrate court within 90 days of the agency's response, providing the original request, the agency's response, and all related communications, along with the legal basis for their challenge, and paying a $100 filing fee. The agency then has 14 days to respond, and the judge must issue a decision within 14 days of receiving the agency's response, with no discovery or witnesses allowed for this initial complaint. The bill also revises existing provisions for appealing denial of disclosure requests, including a shorter timeframe for appeals related to trade secret claims made to the Department of Environmental Quality, and clarifies a code reference within the existing law. Finally, the bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; AMENDING SECTION 74-115, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT BY A PERSON AGGRIEVED AND TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE; AMENDING SECTION 74-114, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Ways and Means Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
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NE bill #LB1035 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Change and provide limitations on the rating system an insurer can file under the Property Casualty Insurance Rate and Form Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property and Casualty Insurance Rate and Form Act by adding a new provision that limits how much an insurer can increase homeowners insurance rates. Specifically, for any new rate filing or modification submitted on or after July 1, 2026, an insurer cannot propose a rate that is more than ten percent higher than the highest rate previously approved by the director (the state official overseeing insurance) within the preceding twelve months. This change is incorporated into the existing law that requires insurers to file their rating systems, which are the methods used to determine insurance prices, with the director for approval. The bill also repeals the original versions of the sections it amends and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Property and Casualty Insurance Rate and Form Act; to amend sections 44-7501 and 44-7508, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change provisions relating to rating systems under the act; to provide a limitation on the rating system an insurer can file for insurance for homeowners; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Machaela Cavanaugh (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing (13:30:00 2/23/2026 Room 1507)
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MO bill #HB1844 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a framework for athletic trainers (ATs) to practice in multiple states more easily. The compact aims to increase public access to AT services by allowing ATs licensed in one member state to obtain a "Compact Privilege" to practice in other member states, provided they meet uniform requirements. This aims to reduce the need for multiple licenses, streamline interstate practice, and support ATs, including active military members and their spouses. The bill defines key terms like "Licensee" (a qualified AT), "Licensing Authority" (the state board that licenses ATs), and "Compact Privilege" (the authorization to practice in another member state). It outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, including enacting similar legislation and maintaining regulatory standards, and details the qualifications an AT must meet to obtain a Compact Privilege, such as holding a valid certification from the Board of Certification (BOC) and passing a criminal background check. The compact also establishes an Athletic Trainer Compact Commission to oversee its implementation, including developing rules and a data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions. Member states retain their authority to regulate AT practice within their borders, including enforcing their scope of practice laws and taking disciplinary actions. The bill also addresses issues like dispute resolution, state withdrawal from the compact, and the severability of its provisions.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a licensure compact for athletic trainers
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• Introduced: 12/01/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sherri Gallick (R)*, LaDonna Appelbaum (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Reported to the Senate and First Read (S)
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ID bill #S1225 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding public university president searches and to revise provisions regarding certain records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new procedures for selecting presidents at Idaho's public universities and revises rules about what records are kept private. Specifically, it mandates that when the Idaho State Board of Education searches for a new university president, they must conduct a thorough public search with regular updates and form a search committee composed of board members, university employees, alumni, foundation members, and community representatives. This committee will protect candidate confidentiality and make recommendations in private sessions, but the name of the final candidate must be released to the public at least ten business days before a hiring decision is made, which must occur in an open meeting. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to state that only the *sole finalist* for a position, rather than the top five finalists, will have their name publicly disclosed, aligning with the new presidential search process. The bill also declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO EDUCATION; AMENDING CHAPTER 37, TITLE 33, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 33-3734, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS RE- GARDING PRESIDENT SEARCHES FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION; AMENDING SECTION 74-106, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE PROVISIONS REGARDING CERTAIN RECORDS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education Committee
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Session Law Chapter 3 Effective: 02/23/2026
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CO bill #HB1065 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Transit and Housing Investment Zones
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Transit Investment Area Act" to create a framework for local governments and transit agencies, with state approval, to undertake transit investment projects. These projects involve designating specific areas, called "transit investment areas," where a portion of the state sales tax revenue collected above a baseline amount, plus an additional 20%, can be used to finance improvements related to the project. Local governments can apply to the Office of Economic Development and the Colorado Economic Development Commission (commission) to initiate these projects, potentially forming a "transit investment authority" or designating other entities to manage the financing. The bill outlines the application process, approval criteria, and the powers of the designated financing entity. It also introduces the "Colorado Affordable Housing in Transit Investment Zones Tax Credit," which provides tax credits for qualified low- and middle-income housing projects in these designated zones, with a limit of $50 million in credits awarded annually from 2027 through 2033. The commission can approve a limited number of transit investment projects each year and has a cap on the total amount of state sales tax increment revenue it can dedicate to these projects annually.
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Bill Summary: Section 2 of the bill creates the "Transit Investment Area Act" and: ! Creates a mechanism for a local government and transit agency, subject to state approval, to undertake a transit investment project (project), to designate a transit investment area (area) in which the project will be built, and to create a transit investment authority (authority) or to designate other financing entities with the power to receive and use the increment of revenue derived from the state sales tax collected in the area that is equal to the amount of state sales tax revenue collected in an area above a designated base amount plus 20% of that same revenue (state sales tax increment revenue) to be used to finance eligible improvements related to the project; ! Allows a local government to apply to the office of economic development and the Colorado economic development commission (commission) to undertake a project, and, in connection with the project, to form an authority or to designate a county revitalization authority, metropolitan district, or urban renewal authority as the approved financing entity; ! Specifies the information that a local government is required to include in the application for a project and the criteria that the project is required to satisfy to be approved; ! Requires the director of the office of economic development (director) to review each application for a project and to make an initial determination regarding whether the application meets the specified criteria; ! Requires the director to forward each application to the commission with a recommendation regarding whether the project should be approved; ! Directs the commission to review each application and to approve or reject the project and, as part of the approval of a project, allows the commission to authorize the collection and use of the state sales tax increment revenue for a designated number of years not to exceed 30 years; ! Allows the commission to approve no more than 3 transit investment projects in any calendar year and no more than in total; ! Allows the commission to dedicate no more than $75 million in a fiscal year to the transit investment projects it approves; ! If requested by the local government, allows the commission to authorize the creation of an authority to receive and spend state sales tax increment revenue; ! Specifies that an authority is governed by a board consisting of a certain number of members appointed by the commission and a certain number of members appointed by the local government; ! Specifies the powers of the authority and the manner in which the state sales tax increment revenue is divided and used; ! Requires the financing entity for a project to submit a report containing specified information to the commission; and ! Authorizes a county revitalization authority, an urban renewal authority, or a metropolitan district to receive and disburse the state sales tax increment revenue generated within an area and to act as the financing entity for the area. Section 9 creates the Colorado affordable housing in transit investment zones tax credit (tax credit). The tax credit is administered in the same manner as the Colorado affordable housing in transit-oriented communities tax credit; except that the tax credit is awarded in connection with qualified low- and middle-income housing projects in transit and housing zones. The bill allows $50 million of credits to be awarded each calendar year beginning in the 2027 calendar year through the 2033 calendar year.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : Julie McCluskie (D)*, Steven Woodrow (D)*, Tony Exum (D)*, Dylan Roberts (D)*, Andrew Boesenecker (D)*, Sean Camacho (D)*, Jamie Jackson (D)*, Mandy Lindsay (D)*, Amy Paschal (D)*, Rebekah Stewart (D)*, Elizabeth Velasco (D)*, Yara Zokaie (D)*, Nick Hinrichsen (D)*, Iman Jodeh (D)*, Cathy Kipp (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
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AK bill #HB367 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Consumer Data Privacy Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes new regulations for how businesses handle consumer personal information in Alaska. It mandates that businesses must notify consumers before collecting their personal data, clearly stating what information will be collected, why it's needed, and consumers' rights regarding the sale or sharing of their data. Businesses will also be required to maintain detailed online privacy policies outlining consumer rights, the types of personal information collected, sold, or disclosed, the sources of this information, and the third parties with whom it's shared. The bill introduces a "Do Not Collect or Sell My Personal Information" link on business websites and grants consumers the right to request access to or deletion of their personal information, with specific timelines for businesses to respond. Furthermore, it introduces registration requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell personal information to third parties without a direct relationship with the consumer. Violations of these provisions will be considered unfair or deceptive trade practices, and the bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, with some provisions taking effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the privacy of consumer personal information; establishing the Consumer Personal Information Privacy Act; establishing data broker registration requirements; relating to social security numbers; making certain violations unfair or deceptive trade practices; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Andi Story (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
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AK bill #SB256 • Last Action 02/23/2026
Ems Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "EMS Licensure Compact," which is an agreement between states to recognize emergency medical services (EMS) personnel licenses, such as those for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), Advanced EMTs (AEMTs), and Paramedics. The primary goal is to allow EMS professionals to practice across state lines more easily, improving public access to emergency medical services and enhancing patient safety. The compact establishes a framework for member states to grant a "privilege to practice" to licensed EMS personnel from other member states, provided they meet certain criteria, including holding a current, unrestricted license in their home state and adhering to national standards. It also creates an "Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice" to oversee the compact, develop uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensed EMS personnel, including any adverse actions taken against them. The bill also includes provisions for expedited licensure for veterans and their spouses, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution and enforcement among member states, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/23/2026
• Added: 02/24/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Myers (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE
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IL bill #SB4045 • Last Action 02/23/2026
END TEAR GAS EXPOSURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act, aims to protect individuals in Illinois from dangerous chemical irritant agents by establishing new regulations and enforcement mechanisms. It creates a Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health to advise on safety standards and testing for pepper spray formulations, and it generally prohibits the deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents, which are substances like tear gas designed to cause eye irritation and temporary blindness, except for very limited personal self-defense uses. The bill mandates that any pepper spray formulations used in the state must be approved by the Department, which will establish strict safety standards, including limits on active ingredients, prohibitions on harmful additives, and requirements for rigorous testing on various health conditions and vulnerable populations, with a focus on targeted delivery systems rather than area dispersal. A public database will be maintained of approved formulations and any reported adverse events, and any deployment of chemical irritant agents outside of personal self-defense must be reported to the Department. The Act also establishes a private right of action, allowing individuals injured by prohibited or unapproved agents to sue for damages, and grants enforcement authority to the Attorney General and certain "interested party organizations" (non-profit or labor groups focused on civil rights, public health, etc.), with remedies including civil penalties and injunctive relief, and creates the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund to support related activities.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Building Remedies to End Abusive Tear Gas and Harmful Exposures Act. Establishes the Chemical Agent Review Board within the Department of Public Health, and sets forth the Board's membership and duties. Prohibits deployment or possession of lachrymatory agents in the State, except for limited purposes. Requires the Department to adopt rules for approval of pepper spray formulations, including safety standards, testing protocols, and restrictions on delivery mechanisms. Directs the Department to maintain a public database of approved formulations and adverse event reports. Provides for reporting of chemical irritant deployments other than for personal self-defense. Creates a private right of action and enforcement authority for the Attorney General and certain organizations, with remedies including damages, civil penalties, and injunctive relief. Establishes the Illinois Human Rights Enforcement Fund. Includes home rule limitation and severability provisions and transition and compliance periods. Amends the State Finance Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Peters (D)*, Graciela Guzmán (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
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IA bill #HSB694 • Last Action 02/23/2026
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and taxes on certain products, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(See HF 2676.)
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: S.F. _____ H.F. _____ This bill relates to the regulation of health-related matters, including health-related professions, health facilities, nutrition, and taxation. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS —— NUTRITION AND METABOLIC HEALTH. The bill requires the board of medicine and the board of physician assistants to adopt rules requiring certain licensees to receive continuing education credits regarding nutritional and metabolic health as a condition of license renewal. DIVISION II —— CERTIFICATE OF NEED. The bill changes the definition of “new institutional health service” or “changed institutional health service”. The bill alters the list of items that are excluded from the provisions of Code chapter 135 (department of health and human services —— public health), subchapter VI (health facilities). The bill strikes a provision restricting the department of health and human services (HHS) from processing applications for an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability, or considering a new or changed institutional health service for an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability, unless the new or changed beds shall not result in an increase in the total number of medical assistance certified intermediate care facility beds for persons with an intellectual disability in the state, exclusive of those beds at the state resource centers or other state institutions, beyond 1,636 beds. The bill replaces a requirement that HHS hold a public hearing on an application for a certificate of need with a requirement that the department provide a period for the submission of written comments from affected persons. The bill strikes an authorization for the department to call a public hearing on the question of whether to grant an extension for an S.F. _____ H.F. _____ expiring certificate of need. DIVISION III —— SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM —— SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM. The bill requires HHS to continuously maintain state participation in the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) by administering the program in accordance with guidelines approved by the United States department of agriculture, food and nutrition service, to define “eligible foods” as “healthy foods”, as that term is defined by the department, and to seek any federal approval necessary to ensure that provision of benefits is continuous. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the provision of SNAP benefits to recipients is uninterrupted. The bill also allows HHS to participate in the summer electronic benefits transfer for children program, subject to federal approval of guidelines for eligible foods under the program that are similar to the guidelines for eligible foods under SNAP. DIVISION IV —— IVERMECTIN —— OVER-THE-COUNTER AVAILABILITY. The bill allows a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other person to distribute ivermectin for human consumption as an over-the-counter medicine. A pharmacist, pharmacy, or other person who distributes ivermectin pursuant to the bill shall not be subject to professional discipline or civil or criminal penalties. DIVISION V —— SCHOOL FOODS AND BEVERAGES. The bill prohibits school districts, certain charter schools, and innovation zone schools from serving meals to students as part of the school’s breakfast or lunch program that contain blue dye 1, blue dye 2, green dye 3, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, or yellow dye 6, unless the foods or beverages in the meal were received as part of a direct delivery from the foods in schools program of the United States department of agriculture. The bill also prohibits schools from permitting the sale to students of any foods or beverages that contain such ingredients on school campus unless the sale takes place S.F. _____ H.F. _____ after the end of the school day. The bill requires nonpublic schools that use moneys appropriated by the general assembly to provide breakfast or lunch to students to ensure that the meals comply with the same prohibition on ingredients as school districts. This division of the bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027. DIVISION VI —— PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT. The bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state. DIVISION VII —— CIGARETTE TAXATION. The bill raises the cigarette tax from 6.8 cents per cigarette to 10.05 cents per cigarette. The overall tax on a pack of cigarettes (20 cigarettes) goes from $1.36 to $2.01. The bill also raises the tax on loose tobacco products inserted into a vending machine from which assembled cigarettes are dispensed. The tax is increased from 3.06 cents on each cigarette dispensed from the vending machine to 4.52 cents. By increasing the cigarette tax in the bill, the inventory tax is also assessed on cigarettes remaining in inventories taxed under the previous tax rate that is equal to the difference between the previous tax rate and the new tax rate. Code section 453A.35 specifies that revenues from the tax on cigarettes are deposited into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. S.F. _____ H.F. _____ DIVISION VIII —— TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Currently, a tax is imposed on the distributor of all tobacco products (excluding cigarettes, little cigars, and snuff) at a rate of 22 percent of the wholesale sales price under Code section 453A.43(1)(a) and at a rate of 28 percent under Code section 453A.43(1)(b) for a combined rate of 50 percent tax on the wholesale sales price. The bill combines the 22 percent rate and the 28 percent rate and raises the tax on tobacco products from the combined rate of 50 percent to 55 percent of the wholesale sales price. Currently, the tax on cigars is capped at 50 cents per cigar. The bill raises the cap on the tax on cigars to 55 cents to match the percentage increase of the other tax increases within Code section 453A.43(1). The bill changes the tax on snuff to match the tax on other tobacco products within Code section 453A.43(1) by taxing snuff at 55 percent of the wholesale price rather than taxing snuff at a rate of $1.19 per ounce. By increasing the tax on the wholesale sales price of tobacco products in the bill, the inventory tax is assessed on any tobacco products remaining in inventories taxed under the previous tax rate that is equal to the difference between the previous tax rate and the new tax rate. Code section 453A.35 specifies that revenues from the tax on tobacco products are deposited into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. The bill also makes other conforming changes to Code section 453A.43. DIVISION IX —— EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS. The bill creates an excise tax on vapor products at a rate of 15 percent on the sales price from the retail sale, including a delivery sale, of vapor products to consumers. The excise tax is in addition to any other tax imposed by law. The excise tax shall be collected at the point of sale from the consumer. The bill requires the director of revenue to administer the vapor S.F. _____ H.F. _____ product excise tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state sales and use tax law, except that portion of the law that implements the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. The bill deposits all revenues raised from the vapor products excise tax into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. The bill requires the department to adopt rules to administer the new excise tax. The bill makes other conforming changes to implement the new tax. DIVISION X —— EXCISE TAX ON CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. The bill creates an excise tax on consumable hemp products at a rate of 15 percent on the sales price from the retail sale, including a delivery sale, of consumable hemp products to consumers. The excise tax is in addition to any other tax imposed by law. The bill requires the department to adopt rules to administer the new excise tax. The bill requires the director of revenue to administer the consumable hemp excise tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state sales and use tax law, except that portion of the law that implements the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. The bill deposits all revenues raised from the consumable hemp excise tax into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2676.
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CA bill #AB2566 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Huron Hawk Conservancy.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Huron Hawk Conservancy within the Natural Resources Agency to acquire and manage public lands in a specific area north of the City of Huron, known as the "Huron Hawk area," for purposes including recreation, open space, wildlife habitat restoration, and educational uses. The conservancy will be governed by a 12-member board of directors, with appointments from local agencies like Fresno County and the City of Huron, as well as state officials and public members. The bill also creates the Huron Hawk Conservancy Fund to hold money for the conservancy's operations, which can be funded through legislative appropriation, general obligation bonds, or contributions from member agencies and other public or private entities. The conservancy will have powers to manage lands, employ staff, recruit volunteers, acquire property from willing sellers, provide technical assistance, undertake improvement projects, and award grants, but it will not have the power to levy taxes, regulate land use, or exercise eminent domain. This bill will become operative only upon legislative appropriation or the approval of a general obligation bond, and it acknowledges that it may create state-mandated local programs for which reimbursement procedures are outlined.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 22.6 (commencing with Section 32540) to the Public Resources Code, relating to conservancies.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Esmeralda Soria (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2433 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Housing development: affordable homes bonus.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Affordable Homes Bonus Program," aims to reform and rename California's existing "Density Bonus Law" to encourage the development of more affordable housing. Key provisions include renaming the program to the "Affordable Homes Bonus Program" and expanding the definitions of income categories to encompass lower, very low, and extremely low-income households within moderate-income definitions, and similarly for lower and very low-income households. The bill also modifies how the base density for calculating bonuses is determined, allowing for the use of a site's entire floor area ratio for residential use, and removes previous restrictions on where density bonuses could be applied within a development. It mandates that cities and counties adopt procedures and timelines for notifying applicants about their eligibility for bonuses and increases the number of incentives or concessions developers can receive for including affordable units. Furthermore, housing projects that meet certain criteria and are eligible for these bonuses will be considered "use by right" and subject to ministerial review, meaning they will bypass more extensive environmental reviews under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and require simpler, non-discretionary approval processes. The bill also clarifies that granting these bonuses, incentives, or waivers of development standards should not require discretionary approvals like general plan amendments or zoning changes, and mandates that meeting agendas discussing such projects clearly identify them as "affordable homes density project" or "density bonus project." Finally, the bill asserts its statewide concern, making it applicable to all cities, including charter cities, and declares that no reimbursement is required for local governments due to their ability to levy fees to cover any new costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 65915 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : David Alvarez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2471 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of the Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission, which operates within the Office of Emergency Services and focuses on earthquake preparedness and safety. Specifically, it increases the commission's total membership from 15 to 17 by adding representatives from the State Fire Marshal, Department of Insurance, and Strategic Growth Council, while reducing the number of Governor-appointed members from 10 to 9. The bill also raises the quorum required for commission meetings from 8 to 9 members and mandates that the commission work with these newly added agencies to identify seismic safety activities and responsibilities. Furthermore, it expands the commission's authority to coordinate with the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Office of Emergency Services to make policy recommendations to the Legislature regarding mitigation of fire risks following earthquakes and disruptions to critical infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 8589.71, 8589.72, and 8589.75 of the Government Code, relating to emergency services.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Emergency Management
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2507 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Office of Tribal Affairs.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill would establish a new Office of Tribal Affairs within the Governor's office, headed by a Secretary of Tribal Affairs who would be the Governor's principal advisor on tribal matters and responsible for facilitating government-to-government engagement between tribal governments and state agencies. This new office would replace the existing Governor's Tribal Advisor position and would be advised by a Tribal Advisory Committee composed of nine tribal chair members, who would provide recommendations to strengthen engagement and improve state programs affecting tribal governments. The bill also requires each state agency that interacts with tribal governments to designate a tribal liaison, place that liaison in the executive office to report directly to the chief executive, and adopt a tribal consultation policy. The Office of Tribal Affairs would be tasked with supporting the implementation of these consultation policies, facilitating direct engagement between state agencies and tribal governments, and providing training and guidance to tribal liaisons and state agency personnel to ensure consistent and effective government-to-government relations.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 12012.3 of the Government Code, relating to tribal affairs.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Stephanie Nguyen (D)*, Esmeralda Soria (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2489 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Controlled substances: research.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the California Veterans’ Right to Try Act, aims to address the mental health crisis among veterans by allowing the Research Advisory Panel to submit applications to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for clinical trials involving Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances, such as psilocybin, for veteran participants. Schedule I and Schedule II are classifications of controlled substances based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use, with Schedule I being the most restrictive. The bill specifically targets veterans diagnosed with multiple severe or life-threatening mental health conditions who are ineligible for existing FDA-approved trials. If the FDA does not approve these applications in a timely manner, the Research Advisory Panel can provide expedited approval for research projects that have undergone independent peer review for scientific merit and rigor by recognized entities like the National Institutes of Health or the Department of Defense, and have received approval from an institutional review board. This provision is intended to facilitate urgently needed research into novel treatments for conditions like PTSD and depression that disproportionately affect veterans, and it will remain in effect until January 1, 2028. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law regarding the lawful use of controlled substances for research and specifies that spores or mycelium capable of producing psilocin or psilocybin can be lawfully obtained and used for research approved by the Research Advisory Panel, provided it complies with state law.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 11213 and 11392 of, and to add and repeal Article 1.5 (commencing with Section 11214) of Chapter 5 of Division 10 of, the Health and Safety Code, relating to controlled substances.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Josh Lowenthal (D)*, Jeff Gonzalez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2478 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Kinship family approval.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Kinship family approval," aims to establish a formal kinship family approval process and integrate it into the existing framework for approving caregivers for children in foster care. Key provisions include requiring the State Department of Social Services to adopt a kinship family approval process by January 1, 2028, which will approve relatives, nonrelative extended family members, and extended family members of Indian children as kinship families. These approved kinship families will be defined as individuals or families who meet specified home environment assessment and family engagement standards. The bill mandates that counties inform relatives, nonrelative extended family members, and extended family members of Indian children about the available approval processes, including the kinship family approval process, the resource family approval process, and, for Indian children, the option of a tribally approved home. It also makes technical changes to ensure that provisions applicable to resource families also apply to kinship families and removes obsolete provisions. Furthermore, the bill expands access to pupil records for kinship families, allowing them to view grades, transcripts, and other educational information, similar to other approved caregivers. It also clarifies that courts can place children in the homes of nonrelative extended family members or extended family members of Indian children on an emergency basis, even if kinship family approval or criminal record exemptions are not yet finalized, provided the placement does not pose a risk to the child's health and safety. The bill also makes certain personal identifying information, written evaluation reports, and court proceedings related to kinship families confidential, except as specified, and establishes misdemeanor penalties for knowingly providing false information on kinship family applications.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 49069.3, 49076, 56055, and 56155.5 of the Education Code, to amend Sections 6552, 8609, 8704.5, 8708, 9201, and 9203.1 of the Family Code, to amend Sections 7930.165, 7930.190, and 30029.7 of the Government Code, to amend Sections 1501.1, 1502, 1505, 1506, 1506.1, 1506.5, 1506.9, 1507.25, 1517, 1517.2, 1517.3, 1520, 1520.3, 1522, 1522.08, 1522.1, 1522.4, 1522.44, 1523.1, 1524, 1524.01, 1527, 1527.1, 1527.2, 1527.4, 1527.5, 1530.5, 1530.7, 1536, 1536.2, 1538, 1558, 1559.110, 1568.26, and 115725 of, and to repeal Sections 1506.6, 1506.7, 1506.8, and 1517.1 of, the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 676.7 of the Insurance Code, to amend Sections 11105.2, 11165.7, 11167.5, 11170 of the Penal Code, to amend Sections 1541 and 1543 of the Probate Code, and to amend Sections 224.1, 291, 293, 294, 295, 309, 319, 361, 361.2, 361.4, 361.45, 362.04, 366.1, 366.3, 366.31, 628, 706.5, 706.6, 727, 727.05, 727.12, 727.4, 827, 4684, 10553.12, 10952.5, 11362, 11363, 11386, 11391, 11400, 11402, 11461, 11461.3, 11461.36, 11461.6, 11462, 11462.01, 11463, 16003.5, 16119, 16161, 16501.01, 16501.02, 16501.1, 16507.5, 16514, 16519, 16519.3, 16519.5, 16519.501, 16519.502, 16519.51, 16519.52, 16519.53, 16519.54, 16519.55, 16519.555, 16519.57, 16519.6, 16521.6, 16563, 16565, 17710, 17730, 17731, 17736, and 18250 of, and to amend the heading of Article 2 (commencing with Section 16519.3) of Chapter 5 of Part 4 of Division 9 of, and to add Sections 16519.605 and 16519.615 to, and to repeal and add Section 16519.4 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to foster care.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nick Schultz (D)*, Jose Solache (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2588 • Last Action 02/21/2026
District agricultural associations: board of directors: vacancies.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill would allow the board of directors of a district agricultural association, which manages agricultural districts across the state and is typically comprised of nine members appointed by the Governor for four-year terms, to temporarily fill a vacancy on their board if the Governor fails to do so within 90 days and the board lacks enough members to conduct official business, known as a quorum. This temporary appointment would enable the board to function and would be subject to the same eligibility requirements as other directors, with the Governor retaining the authority to appoint a permanent replacement for the remainder of the term, at which point the temporary appointee would step down.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 3959 of the Food and Agricultural Code, relating to agricultural associations.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Heather Hadwick (R)*, Rhodesia Ransom (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Stan Ellis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2745 • Last Action 02/21/2026
International trade and investment: Global Partnership Advisory Body.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance California's international trade and investment efforts by expanding the activities of the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) and establishing a new advisory body. It will broaden the program's scope to include facilitating foreign-owned subsidiaries, supporting collaborative research, fostering multinational cooperation, connecting global partners with California's innovation ecosystems, and promoting cultural exchanges. A key provision is the creation of the Global Partnership Advisory Body, a statewide business partnership that will advise the GO-Biz director on international trade and investment priorities. The bill also mandates that GO-Biz develop and present a five-year strategy for international trade and investment to the Legislature, which will be developed in consultation with the advisory body and undergo public hearings. Furthermore, GO-Biz will be authorized to establish regional hubs within California to support international trade and investment, in addition to its existing authority to establish offices outside the United States. Finally, the bill increases the amount the director can expend from the Economic Development and Trade Promotion Account for international market development activities from $200,000 to $500,000 and expands the purposes for which these funds can be used, thereby making an appropriation.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 13996.4, 13996.41, 13996.42, 13996.55, 13996.65, and 13997 of the Government Code, relating to state government, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Fong (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2523 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Public postsecondary education: governing bodies: biography and contact information.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the governing bodies of the California State University (CSU) and the California Community Colleges (CCC) to post specific information for each of their members on their respective websites, including their name, a short biography, and contact details like email, phone number, and mailing address for official business. For the University of California (UC), this is a request rather than a requirement. Additionally, members of these governing bodies are encouraged to consider public and stakeholder input before voting on matters at open meetings. The CSU's governing body is referred to as the Trustees of the California State University, and its members are called Trustees. The CCC's governing body is the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, and its members are referred to as board members. The UC's governing body is the Regents of the University of California, and its members are called Regents. This initiative aims to increase transparency and public engagement with the leadership of California's public postsecondary education systems, which are overseen by these governing bodies.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Sections 66602.9 and 71035 to, and to add Article 7.6 (commencing with Section 92673) to Chapter 6 of Part 57 of Division 9 of Title 3 of, the Education Code, relating to public postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Fong (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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CA bill #AB2390 • Last Action 02/21/2026
Streamlined housing approvals: hazardous waste sites.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes nonsubstantive changes to existing law that streamlines the approval process for certain housing developments, particularly those located on or near hazardous waste sites. The existing law allows for a faster, ministerial approval process for multifamily housing developments that meet specific objective planning standards, meaning they don't require subjective judgment from officials and can be uniformly verified. A key provision previously prohibited these developments on hazardous waste sites unless state agencies cleared them for residential use. This bill, by making nonsubstantive changes, aims to refine the existing framework without altering its core intent or the specific conditions under which developments can proceed, including those related to hazardous waste site clearance.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 65913.4 of the Government Code, relating to housing.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pilar Schiavo (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 23.
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HI bill #SB3015 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To Personal Information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits government entities from making personal information, which includes names combined with sensitive data like social security numbers, driver's license numbers, medical information, or financial account details, publicly accessible through systems like websites or searchable databases, unless a specific law requires it. Individuals who believe their personal information is improperly public can notify the government entity, which then has a limited time to correct the issue by removing or obscuring the data. If a government entity intentionally fails to comply, individuals can sue to force compliance and may be awarded damages and legal fees. The bill also mandates that government entities implement policies and security measures to protect personal information, notify individuals of data breaches, and submit annual reports to the Legislature on their compliance, with these provisions taking effect on January 1, 2525.
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Bill Summary: Prohibits government entities from making personal information publicly accessible through a publicly accessible information system or publicly accessible source of information, except under certain conditions. Allows individuals who reasonably believe their personal information is publicly accessible through a government entity's publicly accessible information system or publicly accessible source of information to submit a written notice to the entity to require corrective action. Establishes a cause of action to compel compliance. Establishes statutory penalties for intentional noncompliance. Requires government entities to adopt and implement policies and procedures to prevent personal information from being publicly accessible. Requires government entities that own, license, maintain, use, collect, or possess personal information to implement and maintain certain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect the personal information. Requires government entities to provide notice to individuals in the case of a breach of a security system protecting personal information. Requires government entities to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Chris Lee (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*, Angus McKelvey (D)*, Sharon Moriwaki (D)*, Tim Richards (D)*, Joy San Buenaventura (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
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KY bill #SB152 • Last Action 02/20/2026
AN ACT relating to education.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) to redefine "school-based policy" as any policy, procedure, program, or practice established by a principal after consulting with the school's advisory council, and it shifts many responsibilities from school-based decision-making councils to principals and advisory councils. Key provisions include requiring principals to report monthly and annually to local boards of education, setting notice requirements for advisory council elections, and establishing that superintendents select principals for school districts. All school-based policies must now be reviewed and approved by the local board of education, with exceptions for county school districts over 15,000 students, which can delegate this approval. The bill also permits local school boards to adopt a curriculum for human sexuality. It also makes various other changes across several KRS chapters to conform to these shifts in duties and responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 160.345 to define "school-based policy"; require that principals provide monthly and annual reports to the local board of education; set notice requirements for school advisory council elections; establish that a superintendent selects the principals for the school district; require that all school-based policies be reviewed and approved by the local board before implementation and provide exceptions; amend KRS 160.370 to permit county school districts with more than 15,000 students to delegate the approval of school-based policies; amend KRS 158.1415 to permit a local school board to adopt a curriculum for human sexuality; amend various sections of KRS Chapters 7, 156, 157, 158, 160, 161, 164, and 605 to transfer duties of school-based decision making councils to advisory councils and principals and to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Aaron Reed (R)*, Steve West (R), Don Douglas (R), David Givens (R), Stephen Meredith (R), Lindsey Tichenor (R), Gex Williams (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)
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HI bill #SB2491 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To Health Care.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to standardize and clarify references to health care providers across various state laws by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" that includes anyone licensed or certified under Hawaii's health and professions and vocations titles, ensuring that new license categories are automatically included. It also updates outdated terminology and makes conforming amendments to numerous chapters, including those related to health, education, insurance, professions, and the penal code, to reflect these changes and remove existing barriers to practice, thereby supporting expanded access to care while maintaining patient safety. Additionally, the bill repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. The changes are set to take effect on January 30, 2050, with implementation beginning July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Kurt Fevella (R)*, Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D), Joy San Buenaventura (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.
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IL bill #HB1443 • Last Action 02/20/2026
HEALTH CARE AVAILABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board (HAAB) to help manage and control prescription drug costs in Illinois. The board will consist of five members appointed by the Governor, who must have expertise in healthcare economics, pharmaceutical markets, and clinical medicine, and cannot have conflicts of interest with drug manufacturers. The board's primary purpose is to protect state residents, governments, health plans, providers, and pharmacies from high prescription drug prices by conducting affordability reviews of certain medications. These reviews will focus on drugs that meet specific cost thresholds, such as brand-name drugs over $60,000 per year or generic drugs with significant price increases. If the board determines a drug creates affordability challenges, it can establish an upper payment limit, which will apply to all purchases and reimbursements in the state. Notably, the board will adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as its standard upper payment limit. The bill also establishes a 15-member Stakeholder Council to provide input to the board, creates a funding mechanism through manufacturer assessments, and requires annual reporting to the state legislature about prescription drug pricing trends and market conditions. Additionally, the bill provides mechanisms for appealing board decisions and allows the Attorney General to enforce the act's provisions.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Board Act. Establishes the Health Care Availability and Access Board to protect State residents, State and local governments, commercial health plans, health care providers, pharmacies licensed in the State, and other stakeholders within the health care system from the high costs of prescription drug products. Contains provisions concerning Board membership and terms; staff for the Board; Board meetings; circumstances under which Board members must recuse themselves; and other matters. Provides that the Board shall perform the following actions in open session: (i) deliberations on whether to subject a prescription drug product to a cost review; and (ii) any vote on whether to impose an upper payment limit on purchases, payments, and payor reimbursements of prescription drug products in the State. Permits the Board to adopt rules to implement the Act and to enter into a contract with a qualified, independent third party for any service necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Board. Creates the Health Care Availability and Access Stakeholder Council to provide stakeholder input to assist the Board in making decisions as required by the Act. Contains provisions concerning Council membership, member terms, and other matters. Provides that the Board shall adopt the federal Medicare Maximum Fair Price as the upper payment limit for a prescription drug product intended for use by individuals in the State. Prohibits the Board from creating an upper payment limit that is different from the Medicare Maximum Fair Price for the prescription drug product that has a Medicare Maximum Fair Price. Requires the Board to implement an upper payment limit that is the same as the Medicare Maximum Fair Price no sooner than the Medicare implementation date. Provides that Medicare Part C and D plans are not required to reimburse at the upper payment limit. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce the Act and may pursue any available remedy under State law when enforcing the Act. Effective 180 days after becoming law.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 01/18/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 27 : Nabeela Syed (D)*, Katie Stuart (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Janet Yang Rohr (D), Theresa Mah (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Nicolle Grasse (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Kevin Olickal (D), Gregg Johnson (D), Camille Lilly (D), Suzanne Ness (D), Debbie Meyers-Martin (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Anna Moeller (D), Maura Hirschauer (D), Dee Avelar (D), La Shawn Ford (D), Joyce Mason (D), Kimberly du Buclet (D), Michael Crawford (D), Lisa Davis (D), Rita Mayfield (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/17/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Rita Mayfield
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WV bill #SB924 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Streamlining and reforming Division of Personnel systems
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline and reform West Virginia's personnel systems by centralizing many functions within the Division of Personnel (the state agency responsible for managing state employee hiring, classification, and compensation). Key provisions include eliminating special, separate personnel systems for the Department of Transportation, the State Tax Division, and the Bureau for Social Services, transferring their personnel duties to the Division of Personnel. Beginning July 1, 2026, new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation will be exempt from the classified civil service system and state grievance procedures, though existing employees will retain their current status. The bill also terminates the State Personnel Board, transferring its authority to the Division of Personnel, clarifies definitions for classified and exempt service, and modernizes processes for job postings and record-keeping, making Division records subject to the Freedom of Information Act. Additionally, it shortens timeframes for job openings, shifts the leave donation program to rulemaking, and removes outdated provisions.
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Bill Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §5F-2-8, §11B-1-8, §29-6-1, §29-6-2, §29-6-4, §29-6-5, §29-6-6, §29-6-7, §29-6-10, §29-6-16, §29-6-24, and §49-10-101 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to repeal §29-6-8, §29-6-9, §29-6-10a, §29-6-14, §29-6-25, §29-6-27, §49-10-102, and §49-10-103, relating to streamlining and reforming the Division of Personnel systems; eliminating special merit-based personnel system for Department of Transportation employees; transferring duplicative Department of Transportation personnel duties to the Division of Personnel; exempting new hires and promoted employees within the Department of Transportation from the classified civil service system and the state grievance procedures beginning on July 1, 2026; eliminating special merit-based personnel system for the State Tax Division and Bureau for Social Services; transferring duplicative State Tax Division and Bureau for Social Services personnel duties to the Division of Personnel; clarifying definitions related to the state’s personnel systems; defining classified and classified-exempt service; removing provisions allowing additions to the classified service; identifying and defining exemptions from the classified service; streamlining the functions of the Division of Personnel; terminating the State Personnel Board; transferring authority from the State Personnel Board to the Division of Personnel; clarifying and identifying the duties of the Division of Personnel; clarifying the rule-making authority for the Division of Personnel; clarifying that the records of the division are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and its exemptions for personal identifying and personal health information; shortening the time frames for classified job openings and appointments; shifting the leave donation program to a program provided for through rulemaking; modernizing processes for posting job openings in classified service; removing archaic provisions; and providing technical cleanup throughout.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Randy Smith (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/21/2026
• Last Action: To Finance
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NE bill #LB634 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Adopt the Legislative Sunset Review Act and eliminate the Legislature's Planning Committee
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Legislative Sunset Review Act, which establishes a new Legislative Sunset Review Committee responsible for systematically reviewing and evaluating various government entities, boards, councils, and programs created by the Legislature. The committee, composed of seven legislators including key leadership positions, will conduct comprehensive reviews of "reviewable entities" every five years starting in 2027. These reviews will require detailed reports from each entity covering performance measures, public participation, compliance with laws, potential duplications, efficiency, and recommendations for improvement. The committee will then hold public hearings, analyze the submitted information, and propose specific recommendations, which may include terminating, reorganizing, or continuing the reviewed entities. The bill also includes provisions for handling financial obligations, property, and records if an entity is terminated, ensuring that existing financial commitments remain valid. Additionally, the bill eliminates the Legislature's Planning Committee and repeals several existing statutory sections related to government oversight, with the entire act becoming operative on January 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to adopt the Legislative Sunset Review Act; to eliminate the Legislature's Planning Committee; to eliminate obsolete provisions; to provide an operative date; and to outright repeal sections 50-419.03, 50-435, 50-1401, 50-1402, 50-1403, and 50-1404, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 01/23/2025
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Hansen (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/22/2025
• Last Action: DeBoer MO457 Recommit to the Executive Board filed
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NY bill #S09008 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); requires applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course prior to receiving a class M license (Part C); establishes a pil
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, with each component detailed in separate parts. Key provisions include extending the effectiveness of laws related to certain Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) costs and the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, both until April 1, 2028. It also mandates that applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course before obtaining a Class M license. Furthermore, the bill introduces a pilot program in New York City requiring the installation of "intelligent speed assistance devices" (devices that limit vehicle speed based on posted limits) for repeated speeding violations. The bill also allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and enhances penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and new penalties for entering active work zones. It expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program to more roadways and extends provisions related to tax increment financing for transit authorities. The legislation also authorizes the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension in two stages. Additionally, it includes provisions for dairy promotion and marketing, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the "green jobs-green New York" program. The bill also allows the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to finance certain climate-related expenses through assessments on gas and electric corporations, mandates executive compensation disclosure by utilities, establishes an energy affordability index, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. It also reforms the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation for economic development funds and loan powers. The bill also requires synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data (information about the origin and modification history of digital content) on AI-generated or modified content, establishes the "Safe by Design Act" to protect minors online by requiring privacy-by-default settings and parental controls, and prohibits retailers from advertising former prices unless they are actual, bona fide prices. It also enacts the "data broker accountability act," requiring data brokers to register, provide deletion portals, and disclose their data practices. The bill also mandates insurers to provide explanations for premium increases, establishes a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance, requires insurers to offer discounts for various property improvements (like fire prevention, theft deterrence, water damage mitigation, and wind resistance), and mandates discounts for vehicles equipped with dashboard cameras. It also includes provisions to protect private education loan borrowers and cosigners, extends excess profit refund periods for motor vehicle policyholders, and continues a health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project. Finally, it authorizes the lease of certain state university lands for development and allows the transfer of specific state-owned real property in Suffolk County.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to requiring the completion of the motorcycle rider safety course to obtain a motorcycle license (Part C); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a pilot program requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violations of maximum speed limits in New York City; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to penalties for violence against highway workers; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to license suspension for certain crimes against highway workers and establishing new penalties for intrusion into an active work zone (Part F); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to expanding the automated work zone speed enforcement program to include additional New York roadways (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); authorizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the crosstown extension of the Second Avenue Subway project in two stages (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); to amend the public authorities law, the public service law and the real property law, in relation to the green jobs-green New York program (Part L); in relation to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to finance a portion of its research, development and demonstration, policy and planning, and Fuel NY program, as well as climate change related expenses of the department of environmental conservation from an assessment on gas and electric corporations (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations (Part N); to amend the public service law, in relation to procedures for new rates or charges proposed by utilities (Part O); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing an energy affordability index (Part P); to amend the real property law and the public service law, in relation to prohibiting utility service terminations in multiple dwellings (Part Q); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to reforming the state environmental quality review act (Part R); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to removing the statutory caps on rebates for certain infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases by municipalities (Part S); to amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Farmingdale's campus (Subpart A); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Stony Brook's campus (Subpart B); and in relation to authorizing the commissioner of transportation to transfer and convey certain state-owned real property in the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk (Subpart C) (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available (Part X); to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing the "Safe by Design Act" (Part Y); to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting advertising of certain former prices by a retail seller (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "data broker accountability act" (Part AA); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring insurers to provide explanations for certain premium increases (Part BB); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the determination of a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance (Part CC); to amend the insurance law, in relation to insurance discounts for real property (Part DD); to amend the insurance law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to motor vehicle accident liability; and to repeal certain provisions of the civil practice law and rules relating thereto (Part EE); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims (Part FF); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance premium deductions for the installation of a dashboard camera (Part II); to amend the banking law, in relation to protecting private education loan borrowers and cosigners (Part JJ); to amend the insurance law, in relation to extending the policy period for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to certain payments in lieu of taxes collected with respect to parcels located within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project (Part ); and in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9008A
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HI bill #SB2692 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To Public Land.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) to acquire the leasehold interest in a specific 62.576-acre parcel of land, identified by tax map key (3) 2-1-001:012, which is currently used as the Grand Naniloa Golf Course. The acquisition can be done through various means, including agreement, withdrawal from the existing lease, or eminent domain, which is the government's power to take private property for public use, even if the owner is unwilling, provided just compensation is paid. After acquiring the leasehold interest, the Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR), a governing body within the DLNR, will be empowered to approve a new use for the parcel. This approval process requires the BLNR to hold a public meeting and allow the public to offer testimony on any proposed new uses. The bill also appropriates funds for the DLNR to carry out the acquisition and is set to take effect on July 1, 2050. The legislature finds that redeveloping this parcel, which is part of the Banyan Drive resort area, for more beneficial uses is in the public interest, as its current use as a golf course does not fully utilize its potential to benefit the surrounding community.
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Bill Summary: Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to acquire, through eminent domain or otherwise, the leasehold interest in the parcel identified as tax map key: (3) 2-1-001:012 and currently used as the Grand Naniloa Golf Course. Authorizes the Board of Land and Natural Resources to approve a new use for the parcel after providing an opportunity for public testimony. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lorraine Inouye (D)*, Chris Lee (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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NE bill #LB1048 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Change and eliminate reporting requirements for certain government agencies and preparation of the state executive budget and eliminate the Small Business Advisory Council, the Suggestion Award Board, and the state employee suggestion system
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline government operations by eliminating or modifying various reporting requirements and disbanding certain advisory bodies. Specifically, it removes reporting obligations for agencies like the Department of Agriculture, Department of Labor, and the Department of Revenue, as well as for a task force on human trafficking and the Board of Parole. It also alters how the state executive budget is prepared and eliminates the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system, which were mechanisms for employees to submit ideas for improvement. The bill also repeals several sections of existing law related to these reporting and advisory functions, and makes conforming changes to other statutes to reflect these eliminations.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to government; to amend sections 44-1412, 48-683, 54-2428, 77-383, 77-385, 77-27,238, 77-6307, 81-125, 81-1354.01, 81-1378, 81-1504.01, 81-1505.04, 81-1505.05, 81-1607.01, 83-184.01, 83-1,100.03, 83-918, 83-963, and 86-1301, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 77-6521, 77-6604, 77-6610, 77-6837, and 77-6928, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 61-218, 70-1003, 81-1113, 81-1139.02, 81-1430, 81-15,175, and 81-1606, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change and eliminate certain reporting requirements for the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Labor, the Department of Water, Energy, and Environment, the Department of Revenue, the Department of Administrative Services, a task force under the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the Department of Correctional Services, the Board of Parole, the Department of Economic Development, the Department of Insurance, the Department of Transportation, and broadband Internet providers under the Nebraska Broadband Bridge Act as prescribed; to change reporting procedures for preparation of the state executive budget; to eliminate reports regarding labor negotiations; to eliminate the Suggestion Award Board and the state employee suggestion system; to harmonize provisions; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 48-2909, 54-642, 77-6309, 81-1205, 81-1346, 81-1347, 81-1347.01, 81-1350, 81-1351, 81-1352, 81-1353, 81-1354, 81-1384, and 86-1313, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, section 39-1392, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 81-1348 and 81-1607, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : John Arch (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Speaker priority bill
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NE bill #LB905 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Change and eliminate provisions relating to boards, commissions, committees, task forces, and funds that terminate
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to state government by eliminating or consolidating various boards, commissions, committees, and task forces, and also modifies provisions related to funds. Specifically, it abolishes the Nebraska Potato Development Act, its associated committee, fund, and division, and similarly eliminates the Climate Assessment Response Committee, the Nebraska Aquaculture Board, and several other advisory and oversight bodies. The bill also transitions certain responsibilities, such as those of the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling and the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, to other existing entities like the Board of Mental Health Practice and the Nebraska Children's Commission, respectively, with many of these changes becoming effective on July 1, 2026. Additionally, it removes obsolete provisions and penalties, harmonizes existing laws, and sets an operative date for these changes.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to state government; to amend sections 2-1814, 2-1816, 38-315, 38-317, 39-2108, 49-1499.02, 71-7010, 71-7013, 72-813, 72-814, 72-815, 72-816, 72-818, 81-1117, 81-1120.17, 81-15,212, 81-15,214, 81-15,215, 81-15,217, 81-15,218, 81-15,221, 81-15,224, 81-15,230, 81-15,231, 85-1002, 85-1005, 86-515, 86-522, 86-523, 86-572, and 90-203, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 39-2310, 43-4215, 43-4217, and 66-4,100, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 38-167, 38-204, 38-308, 38-605, 38-703, 38-904, 38-2120, 38-2213, 38-2214, 38-2216, 38-2306, 39-2106, 39-2301.01, 43-4203, 43-4513, 71-814, 71-5310, 71-7107, 71-7108, 71-7109, 71-7110, 72-811, 81-1108.41, 81-1430, 81-1431, 81-15,210, 81-15,229, 85-1643, and 86-516, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to eliminate the Nebraska Potato Development Act and provisions related to the Nebraska Potato Development Committee, the Nebraska Potato Development Fund, and the Division of Potato Development in the Department of Agriculture; to change and eliminate provisions related to the Climate Assessment Response Committee, the Nebraska Aquaculture Board, the Board of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, the Board of Alcohol and Drug Counseling, the Board of Examiners for County Highway and City Street Superintendents, the Children's Behavioral Health Task Force, the Foster Care Reimbursement Rate Committee, the Bridge to Independence Advisory Committee, the Natural Gas Fuel Board, the Women's Health Initiative Advisory Council, the Women's Health Initiative Fund, the State Advisory Committee on Substance Abuse Services, the Veterinary Prescription Monitoring Program Task Force, the Advisory Council on Public Water Supply, the Breast and Cervical Cancer Advisory Committee, the Critical Incident Stress Management Council, the Vacant Building and Excess Land Committee, the Governor's Residence Advisory Commission, the State Comprehensive Capital Facilities Planning Committee, the technical panel for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, the Suggestion Award Board, the human trafficking task force within the Nebraska Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, the State Emergency Response Commission, the Private Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Advisory Committee, the National Statuary Hall of the United States Capitol, the Willa Cather National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Chief Standing Bear National Statuary Hall Cash Fund, the Nebraska Safety Center Advisory Council, the technical panel for the Nebraska Information Technology Commission, the Rural Broadband Task Force, and the Rural Broadband Task Force Fund; to eliminate provisions regarding a solid waste management study and advisory committee and a private postsecondary career school advisory committee; to eliminate penalties and obsolete provisions; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal sections 2-1802, 2-1804, 2-1805, 2-1806, 2-1807, 2-1808, 2-1809, 2-1810, 2-1811, 2-1812, 2-4902, 2-5002, 2-5005, 2-5006, 72-2102, 72-2104, 72-2105, 81-15,195, 81-15,211, 82-701, 82-702, 82-704, 82-705, and 82-707, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 39-2305 and 72-2103, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 2-1801, 2-1803, 2-1826, 2-4901, 2-5001, 2-5003, 38-205, 38-310, 39-2304, 43-4001, 43-4216, 66-2001, 71-702, 71-705, 71-706, 71-815, 71-2454.01, 71-5311, 71-7012, 72-812, 72-2101, 81-1139.02, 81-1348, 81-15,159.01, 81-15,245, 81-15,246, 82-703, 82-706, 85-1008, 85-1607, 86-511, 86-521, 86-1101, 86-1102, and 86-1103, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : John Arch (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Speaker priority bill
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NY bill #A10000 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," outlines the state's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year, beginning April 1, 2026. It details appropriations, which are the amounts of money authorized to be spent, for various state agencies and programs. The bill also includes reappropriations, meaning funds previously appropriated but not yet spent are made available for the same purposes. Key provisions allow for flexibility in fund allocation, with the Director of the Budget having the authority to approve interchanges and transfers of funds between different appropriations, subject to certain conditions. The bill also addresses potential general fund imbalances, granting the budget director the power to withhold appropriations if a significant imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for essential payments like public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered obligations. Furthermore, it clarifies definitions for terms like "refunds" and "rebates" as they apply to appropriations, ensuring proper accounting practices. Importantly, the bill specifies that certain appropriations for agencies like the State Education Department and Department of Health will only become available after the legislature has acted on related "aid to localities" budget bills and the budget director confirms sufficient funding. Finally, it repeals appropriations from the previous year's budget that would otherwise lapse by operation of law on March 31, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10000a
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CO bill #HB1165 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Department of Public Health & Environment Supplemental
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts a supplemental appropriation for the Department of Public Health and Environment for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, detailing specific funding allocations across various divisions and programs, including Administration and Support, Center for Health and Environmental Data, Disease Control and Public Health Response, Air Pollution Control, Water Quality Control, Hazardous Materials and Waste Management, Environmental Health and Sustainability, HIV/Viral Hepatitis/STIs, Prevention Services, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services, and others, with funds drawn from various sources such as the General Fund, cash funds, reappropriated funds, and federal funds, and includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for the preservation of public peace, health, or safety.
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Bill Summary: CONCERNING A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Emily Sirota (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Judy Amabile (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Junie Joseph (D)*, Sheila Lieder (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments
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KY bill #HB633 • Last Action 02/20/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kentucky Kid's Code, amends existing Kentucky law to establish new data privacy protections specifically for minors. It defines various terms related to online services and data, such as "algorithmic feed" (how online services present content based on user data), "dark pattern" (deceptive user interface designs), and "covered online service" (businesses operating online that handle significant amounts of consumer data). The core provisions require covered online services to set all default privacy settings for minors to the highest level of privacy, provide tools for minors and their parents to control data usage, limit targeted advertising for certain products to minors, and restrict the use of notifications and push alerts during specific hours. The bill also introduces new sections to KRS Chapter 367, creating the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, and mandates that online services offer minors tools to manage their online experience, including opting out of personalized recommendations, controlling in-game purchases, and limiting screen time, while also requiring parents to have oversight over their child's account settings and online activity.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.3611 to define "actual knowledge," "algorithmic feed," "algorithmic recommendation system," "covered design feature," "covered minor," "covered online service," "dark pattern," "knows to be a child," "knows to be a minor," "minor," "online service," "parent," "personalized recommendation system," "publicly available information," and "user"; create a new section of KRS 367.3611 to 367.3629, the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act, to require a covered online service to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor through its online service, product, or feature to the highest level of privacy; provide a covered minor and his or her parents with certain default settings and tools to protect the minor from profiling, targeted advertising for prohibited products, or the use of dark patterns to impair a covered minor's choice; prohibit the use of notifications and push alerts to a covered minor between certain days and times; amend KRS 367.3613 to conform; provide that Section 2 of the Act may be cited as the Kentucky Kid's Code.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Vanessa Grossl (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
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HI bill #SB2916 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Relating To The State Archives.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the planning, designing, environmental studies, site evaluation and selection studies, and permitting related to a new facility for the State Archives, which is a division responsible for collecting, preserving, and making publicly available state records and artifacts of permanent value, dating back to 1790. The bill acknowledges that the current facilities are outdated and at capacity, necessitating a modern, larger space to accommodate current and future collections, conservation efforts, and researcher support. The funds will be managed by the department of accounting and general services and will become effective on July 1, 2050.
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Bill Summary: Appropriates funds for the planning, designing, environmental studies, site evaluation and selection studies, and permitting conducted relative to a new facility for the State Archives. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/24/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Karl Rhoads (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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NY bill #A10005 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; makes permanent the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge un
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia. It also extends the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until state fiscal year 2029-2030. The bill addresses firearm safety by regulating convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns, including requirements for three-dimensional printer manufacturers to implement firearm prevention technology. Additionally, it establishes a comprehensive drone plan, revises sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures to extend storage until a victim's fortieth birthday or twenty years, whichever is later, and enhances fraud offenses by increasing thresholds for insurance and healthcare fraud. The bill also modifies provisions related to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board, extends orders of protection, updates grand jury procedures, clarifies authorities during disaster emergencies and establishes an international emergency management assistance compact, modifies crimes of interference with healthcare services or religious worship, enacts the "Sensitive Location Protection Act" to restrict civil immigration enforcement in certain areas, creates the "New York State Bivens Act" to provide a remedy for constitutional rights violations by federal officials, and makes numerous changes to alcoholic beverage control laws, including creating new license types, banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children, allowing channel pricing for liquor and wine, and authorizing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. It also includes provisions to prevent voter suppression and deception, dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise medical bills, ethics and lobbying education, financial disclosure requirements, and establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within district attorneys' offices. Furthermore, the bill adjusts purchasing and advertising thresholds, revises lobbyist registration fees, requires a critical incident paid leave policy for state police, extends procurement contract effectiveness, modifies bond and revenue provisions, adjusts interest rates on judgments and accrued claims, and modifies Medicare premium reimbursement charges. Finally, it authorizes various fund transfers and appropriations related to the budget implementation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to making such chapter permanent (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to establishing a comprehensive drone plan (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to fraud offenses (Part F); to amend the executive law and the state finance law, in relation to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to grand jury procedure (Part I); to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to establishing the international emergency management assistance compact (Part J); to amend the penal law, in relation to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship (Part K); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing the sensitive location protection act (Part L); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to enacting the "New York state Bivens act" (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing channel pricing for liquor and wine pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to direct shipment enforcement (Subpart E); to amend part CC of chapter 55 of the laws of 2024 amending the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres, in relation to making motion picture theater licenses permanent (Subpart F); to repeal subdivision 9 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to access to a licensed premises (Subpart G); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the food requirements at bona-fide hotels (Subpart H); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding privileges for certain manufacturers (Subpart I); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to banning wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart J); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing manufacturers to have up to three retail licenses under the same name as the manufacturer (Subpart K) (Part O); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an adult care facility on-premises license (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an airline lounge license (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a cafe license (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a higher education on-premises license (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a hotel concessionaire license and permit (Subpart E); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an early morning sports bar permit (Subpart F); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to reissuing new wholesale beer licenses with retail privileges (Subpart G); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to making conforming changes (Subpart H) (Part P); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a restaurant dine and dance license (Part Q); to amend the election law, in relation to preventing voter suppression and deception in elections (Part R); to amend the election law, in relation to the use of nonconsensual materially deceptive media prior to an election (Part S); to amend the financial services law, in relation to dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise bills (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); to amend the public officers law, in relation to the annual statement of financial disclosure; and to amend the tax law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to establishing dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' offices (Part W); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to specifying which providers are authorized to render certain medical care; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto (Part X); to amend the state finance law and the economic development law, in relation to purchasing and advertising thresholds (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the definition of procurement contracts (Part BB); to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); to amend the civil practice law and rules and the state finance law, in relation to the rate of interest to be paid on judgment and accrued claims (Part DD); to amend the civil service law, in relation to reimbursement for medicare premium charges (Part EE); and in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend chapter of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the -2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to personal income tax revenue anticipation notes; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the calculation of total outstanding principal amount of debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part FF)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10005a
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NY bill #A10003 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget," outlines the financial allocations for various state programs and services for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. Key provisions include the appropriation of funds for aid to localities, which are amounts designated for specific purposes and authorized for payment to public officials and entities. The bill also addresses the reappropriation of any undisbursed or unexpended balances from prior year appropriations, making them available for the same purposes unless amended. A significant aspect of the bill is the authorization for the director of the budget to withhold appropriated funds if a general fund imbalance is anticipated or occurs in the fiscal year 2026-27, with specific exemptions for public assistance, federal law compliance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also defines terms like "estimated general fund receipts" and "estimated general funds disbursements" for clarity in financial planning. Furthermore, it details procedures for notifying the legislature about potential payment withholdings and allows the legislature a period to propose its own withholding plan. The bill also clarifies the meaning of terms such as "refunds," "rebates," "reimbursements," "credits," "repayments," and "disallowances" in the context of appropriations that are net of these amounts. Finally, it specifies that federal funds appropriated are available regardless of the administering federal agency and can be used for eligible costs consistent with federal laws and regulations, including through interagency agreements. The bill also repeals appropriations from chapter 53 of the laws of 2025 that would otherwise lapse on March 31, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10003a
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NY bill #S09000 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - State Operations Budget," allocates funds for the operational expenses of various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It authorizes the payment of specified amounts to respective public officers and for designated purposes, with provisions for the allocation of federal grants and the reappropriation of prior year balances. The bill includes mechanisms for the Director of the Budget to approve expenditures and outlines conditions for certain appropriations, particularly those for the State Education Department and Department of Health, which require legislative action on related "aid to localities" budgets. It also permits the interchange and transfer of funds between appropriations with the Director of the Budget's approval and allows for withholding appropriations if a general fund imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for essential payments like public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered obligations. The bill further defines terms such as "refunds," "rebates," and "reimbursements" for accounting purposes and allows federal funds to be used for stated program purposes regardless of the administering federal agency. Finally, it repeals appropriations from the previous year's laws that would otherwise lapse and makes appropriations available for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government STATE OPERATIONS BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9000A
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NY bill #A10330 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Establishes a nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide grants to support certain nonprofit media organizations which increase employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new nonprofit news media jobs grant program within the existing newspaper and broadcast media jobs program to provide financial support to eligible nonprofit news organizations that increase their employee numbers. The bill defines "eligible nonprofit news media organization" as a public television or radio corporation or a nonprofit organization exempt from state income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which is in good standing with the state and meets other criteria similar to eligible businesses in the media industry, but for its nonprofit status. It also defines "net employee increase" as an increase of at least one full-time employee. The program will offer grants to these organizations based on a "net qualifying journalist employee increase," with specific grant amounts tied to the number of new full-time employees and a percentage of their wages, subject to annual caps and a requirement that fifty percent of the funds be set aside for smaller organizations with one hundred or fewer employees. The bill also outlines eligibility criteria for these grants, including demonstrating a local audience and operating for at least one year, and details the application and approval process, ensuring that grants will not be conditioned on editorial content.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the economic development law, in relation to the newspaper and broadcast media jobs program
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*, John McDonald (D), Deborah Glick (D), Alex Bores (D), William Colton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: referred to economic development
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NY bill #A10008 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends provisions of law relating to certain costs of the department of motor vehicles (Part A); extends the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program (Part B); requires applicants complete a motorcycle rider safety course prior to receiving a class M license (Part C); establishes a pil
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation necessary to implement the state transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to motor vehicle transaction fees, the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, and requiring motorcycle rider safety course completion for a Class M license. It also establishes a pilot program for intelligent speed assistance devices in New York City for repeated speeding violations, allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside the city, and increases penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and new penalties for entering active work zones. The bill expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program, extends tax increment financing provisions for the New York transit authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), and authorizes the MTA to conduct environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension in stages. Additionally, it addresses dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the "green jobs-green New York" program, allowing the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to finance certain programs and climate-related expenses through assessments on gas and electric corporations. The bill also mandates executive compensation disclosure and budget-constrained proposals for utilities, establishes an energy affordability index, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. It reforms the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA), removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and extends the effectiveness of provisions related to the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York's subsidiaries. The bill also authorizes the State University of New York (SUNY) trustees to lease land at Farmingdale and Stony Brook campuses for housing and related facilities, and allows the Commissioner of Transportation to transfer certain state-owned property in Babylon, Suffolk County. Furthermore, it extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation (NYSUDC) for the Empire State Economic Development Fund and its loan powers, requires synthetic content creation system providers to include provenance data on AI-generated content, enacts the "Safe by Design Act," prohibits advertising of certain former prices by retailers, and establishes the "data broker accountability act." The bill also mandates insurers to provide explanations for premium increases, establishes a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance, offers insurance discounts for real property improvements like smoke detectors, security systems, water damage prevention devices, and roof replacements, and modifies motor vehicle accident liability provisions. It also changes the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims, requires annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings, and mandates disclosures and reporting for health insurers regarding pre-authorization, ongoing treatment during pregnancy, accessible formulary drug lists, and utilization reviews for chronic health conditions. The bill also provides for motor vehicle liability, comprehensive, and collision insurance premium deductions for dashboard camera installations, protects private education loan borrowers and cosigners, and extends policy periods for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders. Finally, it authorizes payments in lieu of taxes for parcels within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project and enacts the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend part U1 of chapter 62 of the laws of 2003, amending the vehicle and traffic law and other laws relating to increasing certain motor vehicle transaction fees, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and to amend part B of chapter 84 of the laws of 2002, amending the state finance law relating to the costs of the department of motor vehicles, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part A); to amend chapter 751 of the laws of 2005, amending the insurance law and the vehicle and traffic law relating to establishing the accident prevention course internet technology pilot program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part B); to amend the vehicle and traffic law in relation to requiring the completion of the motorcycle rider safety course to obtain a motorcycle license (Part C); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to establishing a pilot program requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violations of maximum speed limits in New York City; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part D); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to allowing for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City; to amend part FF of chapter 55 of the laws of 2017, relating to motor vehicles equipped with autonomous vehicle technology, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to penalties for violence against highway workers; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to license suspension for certain crimes against highway workers and establishing new penalties for intrusion into an active work zone (Part F); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to expanding the automated work zone speed enforcement program to include additional New York roadways (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 54 of the laws of 2016, amending the public authorities law and the general municipal law relating to the New York transit authority and the metropolitan transportation authority, in relation to extending provisions of law relating to certain tax increment financing provisions (Part H); authorizing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to conduct environmental reviews under the State Environmental Quality Review Act for the crosstown extension of the Second Avenue Subway project in two stages (Part I); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to dairy promotion and marketing of agricultural products in New York state; and to repeal sections 16-x, 16-y and 16-z of section 1 of chapter 174 of the laws of 1968, constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation thereto (Part J); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers (Part K); to amend the public authorities law, the public service law and the real property law, in relation to the green jobs-green New York program (Part L); in relation to authorizing the New York state energy research and development authority to finance a portion of its research, development and demonstration, policy and planning, and Fuel NY program, as well as climate change related expenses of the department of environmental conservation from an assessment on gas and electric corporations (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations (Part N); to amend the public service law, in relation to procedures for new rates or charges proposed by utilities (Part O); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing an energy affordability index (Part P); to amend the real property law and the public service law, in relation to prohibiting utility service terminations in multiple dwellings (Part Q); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to reforming the state environmental quality review act (Part R); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to removing the statutory caps on rebates for certain infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases by municipalities (Part S); to amend chapter 584 of the laws of 2011, amending the public authorities law relating to the powers and duties of the dormitory authority of the state of New York relative to the establishment of subsidiaries for certain purposes, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part T); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Farmingdale's campus (Subpart A); in relation to authorizing the trustees of the state university of New York to lease and contract to make available certain land on the state university of New York at Stony Brook's campus (Subpart B); and in relation to authorizing the commissioner of transportation to transfer and convey certain state-owned real property in the town of Babylon, county of Suffolk (Subpart C) (Part U); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to extending the authority of the New York state urban development corporation to administer the empire state economic development fund (Part V); to amend chapter 393 of the laws of 1994, amending the New York state urban development corporation act, relating to the powers of the New York state urban development corporation to make loans, in relation to extending loan powers (Part W); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring synthetic content creations system providers to include provenance data on synthetic content produced or modified by a synthetic content creations system that the synthetic content creations system provider makes available (Part X); to amend the general business law, in relation to establishing the "Safe by Design Act" (Part Y); to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting advertising of certain former prices by a retail seller (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to enacting the "data broker accountability act" (Part AA); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring insurers to provide explanations for certain premium increases (Part BB); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the determination of a benchmark loss ratio for homeowners' insurance (Part CC); to amend the insurance law, in relation to insurance discounts for real property (Part DD); to amend the insurance law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to motor vehicle accident liability; and to repeal certain provisions of the civil practice law and rules relating thereto (Part EE); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the timeframe for reporting fraudulent claims and paying claims (Part FF); to amend the insurance law, in relation to requiring annual reports on insurance for multi-family buildings (Part GG); to amend the insurance law, in relation to the annual consumer guide of health insurers (Subpart A); to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to ongoing treatment by an out-of-network provider during pregnancy (Subpart B); to amend the insurance law, in relation to accessible formulary drug lists (Subpart C); and to amend the insurance law and the public health law, in relation to utilization reviews for treatment for a chronic health condition (Subpart D) (Part HH); to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing motor vehicle liability, comprehensive and collision insurance premium deductions for the installation of a dashboard camera (Part II); to amend the banking law, in relation to protecting private education loan borrowers and cosigners (Part JJ); to amend the insurance law, in relation to extending the policy period for excess profit refunds to motor vehicle policyholders (Part KK); to amend chapter 495 of the laws of 2004, amending the insurance law and the public health law relating to the New York state health insurance continuation assistance demonstration project, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part LL); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to certain payments in lieu of taxes collected with respect to parcels located within the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Project (Part ); and in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10008a
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SD bill #SB218 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Provide for the establishment of charter schools.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for the creation and operation of charter schools in South Dakota, defining key terms like "authorizing entity" (either a school district board or the Department of Education) and "charter school" (a public school operating under a contract). Charter schools will generally be exempt from state laws and rules governing traditional public schools, but must adhere to civil rights, health, and safety requirements, be nonsectarian, provide in-person instruction, offer a comprehensive curriculum for at least one grade level, and follow state and federal laws for educating students with disabilities, along with state assessment and accountability measures. The Department of Education will report annually on charter school performance, and the bill outlines the application process, contract requirements, renewal procedures, and grounds for contract denial or revocation, emphasizing transparency and public input. Charter schools will receive per-student funding from the school district in which they are located and a proportionate share of federal and state categorical aid, and employees will be eligible for the state retirement system. The bill also specifies admissions policies, ensuring open access with preferences for certain student groups, and details how charter school assets are distributed upon dissolution.
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Bill Summary: An Act to provide for the establishment of charter schools.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Lauren Nelson (R)*, Tesa Schwans (R)*, Bobbi Andera (R), Julie Auch (R), Aaron Aylward (R), Heather Baxter (R), Greg Blanc (R), Josephine Garcia (R), Tamara Grove (R), Joy Hohn (R), Taffy Howard (R), Jana Hunt (R), Phil Jensen (R), Dylan Jordan (R), Tony Kayser (R), Logan Manhart (R), Jim Mehlhaff (R), Carl Perry (R), Bethany Soye (R), Tom Pischke (R), Kathy Rice (R), Curt Voight (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Reconsidered, Failed, YEAS 17, NAYS 16. S.J. 339
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CA bill #AB2188 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Regional park and open-space districts: Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill would authorize the general manager of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District to enter into contracts for supplies, materials, labor, or other considerations, including new construction, up to $150,000 without advertising, provided the board of directors approves and has adopted a policy for such actions in an open meeting. This is an increase from the current general limit of $50,000 and expands upon a provision that allows districts with over 200,000 residents to bind themselves for up to $150,000 for equipment, supplies, and materials, but specifically excluding labor and services. The bill also states that this is a special statute necessary due to the unique financial situation of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 5549 of the Public Resources Code, relating to parks.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gail Pellerin (D)*, Marc Berman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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MA bill #S2716 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Amending the charter of the town of Rockland
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the charter of the town of Rockland, Massachusetts, establishing a comprehensive framework for local governance. The bill creates a detailed structure for town government, including a five-member select board as the primary executive body, and defines the roles and powers of various elected and appointed officials such as the town administrator, town clerk, treasurer, and other key positions. The charter establishes a town meeting as the primary legislative body, with specific provisions for annual and special town meetings, and includes mechanisms for recall elections, financial procedures, and a capital planning committee. Notable provisions include a town administrator appointed by the select board who serves as the chief executive officer, responsible for budget preparation, personnel management, and coordinating town departments. The bill also outlines procedures for appointing and removing officials, sets term lengths for various positions, and creates a finance committee to review the town's budget. Additionally, the charter includes provisions for periodic review of the town's charter and by-laws, ensures continuity of government during transitions, and provides a framework for interpreting and implementing local governance that emphasizes transparency, accountability, and efficient municipal operations. The charter will take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: Amending the charter of the town of Rockland
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• Introduced: 11/13/2025
• Added: 11/14/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 11/13/2025
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor, Chapter 30 of the Acts of 2026
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CA bill #AB2235 • Last Action 02/20/2026
The Judicial Home Security Act.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The Judicial Home Security Act," establishes a program managed by the Attorney General to protect the home addresses of current and former judicial officers (including judges, justices, commissioners, and magistrates) who reside in California and fear for their safety due to their employment. Eligible individuals can apply to substitute a designated alternate mailing address, such as a P.O. box or private mailbox, for their actual home address in public records. The application requires proof of judicial employment, a sworn statement of fear for safety, and the proposed alternate address, and submitting false information is a misdemeanor. A dedicated fund, the Judicial Home Security Program Fund, will support the program's administration, and annual fees may be assessed. The Attorney General will maintain public lists of current participants' names, counties of residence, and alternate mailing addresses, as well as lists of former participants for agencies and data brokers. State and local agencies, including county recorder offices, must use the alternate mailing address when releasing records that would otherwise reveal a participant's home address or its situs. The bill prohibits the disclosure of a participant's home address by the Attorney General and agencies except under specific circumstances, such as requests from law enforcement or court orders, and prohibits individuals and organizations from publicly posting or selling this information. The program aims to balance the public's interest in accessing information with the critical need to protect judicial officers from threats and violence.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 3.4 (commencing with Section 6225) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to courts.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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IL bill #SB3409 • Last Action 02/20/2026
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations for energy storage systems, which are facilities that can store and release energy, by requiring facility owners to submit detailed farmland drainage plans that include procedures for repairing subsurface drainage according to agricultural impact mitigation agreements and for restoring surface drainage. It also mandates that counties require a decommissioning plan for these systems and submit specific operational and safety reports, such as commissioning reports, hazard analyses, and emergency plans, all adhering to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Furthermore, the bill mandates that energy storage system owners enter into a single agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each system, which must include specific restoration plans, and requires these agreements to be available on-site during construction or deconstruction activities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (ii) a hazard mitigation analysis meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (iii) an emergency operations plan meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; and (iv) a warning that complies with specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides that the energy storage system owner shall enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each energy storage system. Requires the agricultural impact mitigation agreement for an energy storage system to include specified plans. Requires a commercial renewable energy facility owner to make available a copy of the signed agricultural impact mitigation agreement at the site of the commercial renewable energy facility during any construction or deconstruction activities. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 11 : Christopher Belt (D)*, Doris Turner (D), Sally Turner (R), Chapin Rose (R), Terri Bryant (R), Dave Syverson (R), Neil Anderson (R), Jil Tracy (R), Jason Plummer (R), Darby Hills (R), Chris Balkema (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema
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NY bill #S09005 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; makes permanent the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge un
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia, and extending the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund. It also addresses firearm safety by regulating convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns, including requirements for 3D printer manufacturers to implement firearm prevention technology. The bill establishes a comprehensive drone plan, revises sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures, modifies fraud offenses, strengthens the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board, extends orders of protection, updates grand jury procedures, clarifies disaster emergency authorities and establishes an international emergency management assistance compact, addresses interference with healthcare services and religious worship, enacts the "Sensitive Location Protection Act" to limit civil immigration enforcement in certain areas, creates the "New York State Bivens Act" to allow civil claims against federal officials for constitutional violations, modifies provisions related to liquidator's and temporary retail permits, and makes numerous changes to alcoholic beverage control laws, including creating new license types, banning certain brand labels, adjusting license durations and pricing, enhancing direct shipment enforcement, making motion picture theater licenses permanent, repealing provisions on licensed premises access, lowering food requirements for hotels, expanding privileges for manufacturers, banning wholesaler fees on retailers, and allowing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. Additionally, it modifies election laws to prevent voter suppression and deception, revises dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise medical bills, mandates ethics and lobbying education and training, updates financial disclosure requirements, establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within district attorneys' offices, specifies authorized medical care providers in workers' compensation, adjusts purchasing and advertising thresholds, revises lobbyist registration fees, requires a critical incident paid leave policy for state police, extends procurement contract effectiveness, modifies bond provisions, adjusts interest rates on judgments and accrued claims, and provides for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the budget, including authorizing payments and transfers, and modifying provisions related to the school tax relief fund, housing program bonds, correctional and youth facility improvement funds, city university facilities, library construction projects, state university educational facilities, community college financing, mental health services facilities, homeland security capital costs, information technology and department of law projects, highway and bridge trust funds, statewide equipment, environmental infrastructure, peace bridge projects, economic development initiatives, military and naval affairs capital projects, state education department projects, schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools, agriculture and markets food laboratory construction, capital restructuring financing programs, essential health care provider programs, state police initiatives, and personal income tax revenue anticipation notes, while also repealing certain provisions upon expiration.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend chapter 268 of the laws of 1996 amending the education law and the state finance law relating to providing a recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia, in relation to making such chapter permanent (Part A); to amend the tax law, in relation to extending the suspension of the subsidy to state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge (Part B); to amend the penal law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to convertible pistols and three-dimensional printed guns (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law and the general business law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to establishing a comprehensive drone plan (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); to amend the penal law, in relation to fraud offenses (Part F); to amend the executive law and the state finance law, in relation to the motor vehicle theft and insurance fraud prevention board (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to grand jury procedure (Part I); to amend the executive law, in relation to authorities and responsibilities during disaster emergencies and in relation to establishing the international emergency management assistance compact (Part J); to amend the penal law, in relation to certain crimes of interference with health care services or religious worship (Part K); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing the sensitive location protection act (Part L); to amend the civil rights law, in relation to enacting the "New York state Bivens act" (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing channel pricing for liquor and wine pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control law (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to direct shipment enforcement (Subpart E); to amend part CC of chapter 55 of the laws of 2024 amending the alcoholic beverage control law, relating to alcohol in certain motion picture theatres, in relation to making motion picture theater licenses permanent (Subpart F); to repeal subdivision 9 of section 106 of the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to access to a licensed premises (Subpart G); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to lowering the food requirements at bona-fide hotels (Subpart H); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to expanding privileges for certain manufacturers (Subpart I); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to banning wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart J); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to authorizing manufacturers to have up to three retail licenses under the same name as the manufacturer (Subpart K) (Part O); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an adult care facility on-premises license (Subpart A); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an airline lounge license (Subpart B); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a cafe license (Subpart C); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a higher education on-premises license (Subpart D); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a hotel concessionaire license and permit (Subpart E); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing an early morning sports bar permit (Subpart F); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to reissuing new wholesale beer licenses with retail privileges (Subpart G); and to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to making conforming changes (Subpart H) (Part P); to amend the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to establishing a restaurant dine and dance license (Part Q); to amend the election law, in relation to preventing voter suppression and deception in elections (Part R); to amend the election law, in relation to the use of nonconsensual materially deceptive media prior to an election (Part S); to amend the financial services law, in relation to dispute resolution for emergency services and surprise bills (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); to amend the public officers law, in relation to the annual statement of financial disclosure; and to amend the tax law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to establishing dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' offices (Part W); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to specifying which providers are authorized to render certain medical care; and to repeal certain provisions of such law related thereto (Part X); to amend the state finance law and the economic development law, in relation to purchasing and advertising thresholds (Part Y); to amend the legislative law, in relation to lobbyist and client registration fees (Part Z); to amend the executive law, in relation to requiring the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); to amend chapter 1 of the laws of 2005 amending the state finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to the definition of procurement contracts (Part BB); to amend chapter 83 of the laws of 1995 amending the state finance law and other laws relating to bonds, notes and revenues, in relation to the effectiveness of certain provisions thereof (Part CC); to amend the civil practice law and rules and the state finance law, in relation to the rate of interest to be paid on judgment and accrued claims (Part DD); to amend the civil service law, in relation to reimbursement for medicare premium charges (Part EE); and in relation to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2026--2027 budget, authorizing certain payments and transfers; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the school tax relief fund; to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for city university facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for library construction projects; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for state university educational facilities; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for locally sponsored community colleges; to amend chapter of the laws of 1973 constituting the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the issuance of mental health services facilities improvement bonds and notes; to amend part K of chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to finance capital costs related to homeland security; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to financing project costs for the office of information technology services and department of law; to amend chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state finance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of funds to the thruway authority; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes to fund costs for statewide equipment; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds for purposes of financing environmental infrastructure projects; to amend part D of chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the youth facilities improvement fund; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing peace bridge projects and capital costs of state and local highways; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of bonds for economic development initiatives; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for the division of military and naval affairs; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by or on behalf of the state education department, special act school districts, state-supported schools for the blind and deaf, approved private special education schools, non-public schools, community centers, day care facilities, residential camps, day camps, Native American Indian Nation schools; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing the construction of the New York state agriculture and markets food laboratory; to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorization for the issuance of bonds for the capital restructuring financing program, the health care facility transformation programs, and the essential health care provider program; to amend part Y of chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the -2006 budget, in relation to the issuance of bonds and notes for the purpose of financing capital projects for initiatives of the state police; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the urban development corporation act, in relation to personal income tax revenue anticipation notes; to amend the state finance law, in relation to the calculation of total outstanding principal amount of debt; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part FF)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9005A
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CA bill #AB2245 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Lubricants waste: packaging: producer responsibility.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a producer responsibility program for lubricants waste and its packaging, aiming to create a convenient and cost-free collection and management system for residents. Producers of "covered products," defined as petroleum-based automotive products and related items including their original packaging, will be required to register with a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO). This PRO will then develop and implement a plan for the safe and proper collection and management of these products. The program, overseen by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), is slated to become effective no earlier than January 1, 2029, with regulations and plans to be developed and approved in the interim. The PRO will be responsible for funding the program, equitably distributing costs among participating producers, and reimbursing local governments if they are involved in collection or management. The bill also includes provisions for annual reporting, audits, and penalties for non-compliance, and exempts packaging for lubricant waste products from existing packaging producer responsibility laws.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 42041 of, and to add Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 48695) to Part 7 of Division 30 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Rodriguez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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NY bill #S09003 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget," allocates funds for various state programs and services for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. Key provisions include appropriations for the Office for the Aging, the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the City University of New York (CUNY), the Department of Civil Service, the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, the Division of Criminal Justice Services, and the Department of Economic Development. It also details funding for the Education Department, covering adult career and continuing education, cultural education, higher education, and prekindergarten through grade twelve education, including significant funding for general support for public schools and universal prekindergarten programs. The bill also outlines reappropriations of prior year funds for many of these programs. A notable provision allows the Director of the Budget to withhold appropriations if a general fund imbalance is projected, with specific exemptions for public assistance, federal law compliance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also defines terms like "refunds," "rebates," and "reimbursements" for accounting purposes and allows for flexibility in using federal funds across different programs with budget director approval.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT making appropriations for the support of government AID TO LOCALITIES BUDGET
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9003A
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IL bill #HB4956 • Last Action 02/20/2026
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations concerning energy storage systems, which are facilities that can store and release energy, with a capacity greater than 500 kilowatts. Key changes include requiring facility owners to submit detailed farmland drainage plans that specifically outline how subsurface drainage affected by construction or deconstruction will be repaired according to an agricultural impact mitigation agreement, rather than a decommissioning plan. Counties will now be mandated, rather than permitted, to require facility owners to provide a decommissioning plan, which details how the facility will be removed and the land restored. Furthermore, counties will be required to obtain specific operational and safety reports from facility owners before commercial operation, including commissioning reports, hazard mitigation analyses, and emergency operations plans, all adhering to standards set by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The bill also mandates that energy storage system owners enter into a single agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each system, which is a contract designed to minimize the impact of construction and deconstruction on agricultural land, and requires these agreements to be made available on-site during construction or deconstruction activities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (ii) a hazard mitigation analysis meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (iii) an emergency operations plan meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; and (iv) a warning that complies with specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides that the energy storage system owner shall enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each energy storage system. Requires the agricultural impact mitigation agreement for an energy storage system to include specified plans. Requires a commercial renewable energy facility owner to make available a copy of the signed agricultural impact mitigation agreement at the site of the commercial renewable energy facility during any construction or deconstruction activities. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Anthony DeLuca (D)*, Steve Reick (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick
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CA bill #AB2374 • Last Action 02/20/2026
Postsecondary education: Designation of California Asian American- and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a designation for California Asian American- and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs) to recognize colleges and universities that excel in providing academic resources to Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. A governing board will be created to review applications and award this designation, which will be valid for five years, with provisions for renewal. To be eligible, institutions must submit applications detailing their commitment to student success, outlining academic and equity goals, and presenting a strategic plan for outreach, support services, resource allocation, and culturally relevant professional development for faculty and staff. Both four-year universities and community colleges will need to provide data on graduation rates, time-to-degree, retention, and transfer rates for all students and specifically for Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander students. An unspecified managing entity will be responsible for developing the application process, accepting applications, and presenting them to the governing board for approval.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Article 7.6 (commencing with Section 66077) to Chapter 2 of Part 40 of Division 5 of Title 3 of the Education Code, relating to postsecondary education.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Fong (D)*, Eloise Reyes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.
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IA bill #HF2388 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(See HF 2638.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that details such as the individual's last day of work, the reasons for their departure including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any payments or public benefits provided beyond their regular compensation for work already performed, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in writing, a contract, or any other agreement. This change expands upon existing law that allows public access to certain personnel records, ensuring greater transparency in government employment and contract terminations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work, the reasons for separation including any alleged misconduct or breach of contract, and any moneys or public benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Gary Mohr (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2638.
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MO bill #HB3347 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Creates new provisions for political subdivisions contracts for legal services
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for political subdivisions, which are local government entities like cities, towns, and taxing districts, when they want to hire outside lawyers on a "contingent fee" basis, meaning the lawyer only gets paid if they win the case. Before a political subdivision can enter into such a contract, its governing body must hold a public meeting and provide detailed information about why the legal services are needed, the qualifications of the chosen lawyer, any existing relationships, why the subdivision's own lawyers can't handle the case, why an hourly rate contract isn't feasible, and why a contingent fee is in the best interest of residents. The subdivision must also make written findings confirming these points. The contract itself must ensure the political subdivision retains control over the case and the final decision on any settlement. Furthermore, before the contract is effective, the political subdivision must submit it to the Attorney General for approval, along with supporting documents. The Attorney General has 45 days to approve or deny the contract, with specific reasons for denial including if the matter is already being handled by the state, if it's more appropriate for state enforcement, or if the contract violates professional conduct rules for attorneys. If the Attorney General doesn't act within 45 days, the contract is automatically approved. If a political subdivision uses a contingent fee contract that doesn't follow these rules, the Attorney General can ask a court to dismiss the case.
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Bill Summary: Creates new provisions for political subdivisions contracts for legal services
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jim Murphy (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Read Second Time (H)
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KS bill #HB2180 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Establishing the blind information access act to require the state library to provide on-demand information access services to persons who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or print disabled.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the blind information access act, requires the state librarian to contract with an organization to provide on-demand information access services to individuals who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind, or print disabled, meaning they have difficulty reading standard print. These services will offer access to digital content through various technologies like audio, electronic text, and braille, including news and emergency alerts, delivered via telecommunications or the internet. The state librarian will estimate the cost of these services and report it annually to the legislature and the state corporation commission. This cost will then be transferred from the Kansas Universal Service Fund (KUSF), a fund that supports telecommunications services, to a newly created Blind Information Access Fund, from which the state librarian will pay for the contracted services. The bill also amends existing law concerning the KUSF administrator to ensure that funds are available for these new information access services and repeals the old law on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning disability services; relating to telecommunications and information access services; establishing the blind information access act; requiring the state librarian to contract with an organization to provide on-demand information access services to persons who are blind, visually impaired, deafblind or print disabled; establishing the blind information access fund; requiring the transfer of moneys from the Kansas universal service fund to provide for such services; amending K.S.A. 66-2010 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
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NJ bill #A3887 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Authorizes use of school bus monitoring systems; establishes certain enforcement procedures and penalties for certain violations captured by school bus monitoring systems.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the use of school bus monitoring systems, which are defined as systems with cameras and sensors that record vehicles near a school bus, to enforce laws against passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. While current law imposes fines and potential jail time for such violations, this bill introduces a civil penalty of $300 for violations captured by these monitoring systems, with no penalty points assessed on the violator's driving record or insurance. Municipalities and school districts can contract with private vendors for these systems, and the collected civil penalties will be used for general municipal and school district purposes, including safety programs. The bill also outlines procedures for issuing notices of liability, contesting violations through administrative hearings, and specifies that recorded images from these systems are not public records and have retention limits.
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Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the use of a school bus monitoring system to enforce the State law governing passing a school bus. A school bus monitoring system is defined as a system meeting certain requirements set forth in the bill and having at least one camera and sensor that captures and records a digital video or image of any motor vehicle operating near a school bus. Under current law, school buses are required to exhibit flashing red lights when the bus has stopped for the purpose of receiving or discharging any person with a developmental disability or a child. Drivers of vehicles approaching or overtaking the school bus are required to stop at least 25 feet from a school bus that has activated its flashing lights. The penalty for violating this law, for a first offense, is: a fine of no less than $100; imprisonment for no more than 15 days or community service; or both. For subsequent offenses, the penalty is: a fine of no less than $250; imprisonment for no less than 15 days; or both. This bill provides that the penalty for a first violation of the law, when the violation is not evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system, would instead be: a fine of $300; 15 days of community service; or both, in the case of a first offense. For each subsequent offense, the penalty would be a fine of $500 and no less than 15 days of community service. Under the bill, a civil penalty of $300 would be imposed on a person who passes a school bus in violation of current law if the violation is evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system. Under these circumstances, any civil penalty imposed and collected for this violation is to be forwarded to the financial officer of the municipality in which the violation occurred and used for general municipal and school district purposes, including efforts to improve the monitoring and enforcement of this law through the utilization of a school bus monitoring system and other public education safety programs. A violation that is evidenced by the recorded images captured by a school bus monitoring system would not result in penalty points or automobile insurance eligibility points being assessed on the violator. The bill authorizes a municipality or school district operating or providing Type I or Type II school buses that transport students to contract with a private vendor to provide for the installation, operation, and maintenance of a school bus monitoring system for enforcement purposes. Additionally, a school district that enters into a contract with a school bus contractor may require the installation, operation, and maintenance of a school bus monitoring system on any school bus used for a contracted bus route. The bill requires a school bus monitoring system to be capable of capturing and producing a record of any occurrence that may be considered illegal passing of a school bus, and include in that recorded image: -- if the school bus is exhibiting its flashing light; -- if a motor vehicle passes a school bus; and -- the license plate, make, and model of the violating vehicle. The bill provides that a recorded image is to be sufficient evidence of a camera-based violation and is to be admissible in an administrative proceeding in which a petitioner contests an alleged camera-based violation. Under the bill, it is a rebuttable presumption, that is not to be overcome unless a petitioner presents clear and convincing evidence to the contrary that: The bill requires any suspected violation captured in a recorded image produced by a school bus monitoring system to be made available to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the violation occurred. When a law enforcement officer reviews recorded images and determines there is sufficient evidence to conclude that a camera-based violation occurred, the law enforcement officer, or a designee of the law enforcement agency, is required to send a notice of liability, within 90 days of the date of the violation, to the registered owner of the vehicle by first class mail at the address of record with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, or with any other motor vehicle registration recordkeeping authority, providing the owner with the opportunity to resolve the matter by paying the civil penalty or by contesting the notice of liability in an administrative hearing. The bill also provides that mailing of the notice of liability is to constitute notice and is to be admissible in any hearing as to the facts contained in the notice of liability. The failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest the notice of liability within 60 days of the mailing of the notice of liability is to result in a late fee of $25. However, the bill provides that a lessor or owner of a motor vehicle is not to be liable for a notice of liability if, within 60 days, the lessor or owner presents certain information demonstrating the lessor or owner was not in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the camera-based violation or if the owner, lessor, or lessee demonstrates that a uniform traffic ticket in the form of a summons was issued for the same camera-based violation. The bill requires municipalities to develop and make electronically available a contest of liability form by which a petitioner may contest an alleged camera-based violation and to establish certain requirements and a timeline by which a petitioner is permitted to submit the contest of liability form. Additionally, the bill establishes the timeline, circumstances, and procedures by which a petitioner may reschedule or cancel a scheduled administrative hearing and to provide that the municipality, or a designated agent of the municipality in which the administrative hearing is adjudicated is to collect the proceeds of any fines assessed. These fines are to be credited to the municipality and to the school district that operates or provides the school bus, whether owned or contracted for services, associated with the camera-based violation, as outlined in the bill. The bill also provides that any recorded image or information produced in connection with a school bus monitoring system is not a public record under New Jersey's "open public records act," is not discoverable as a public record except upon a subpoena issued by a grand jury or a court order in a criminal matter, and is not to be offered into evidence in any civil or administrative proceeding unless directly related to illegally passing a school bus. The bill further provides that recorded images or information produced in connection with a school bus monitoring system pertaining to a specific violation are not to be retained for more than 120 days after the collection of any civil penalty imposed, and are then to be purged. All recorded images and information collected, but not resulting in the issuance of a summons are to be purged within 365 days of the recording.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 34 : Robert Karabinchak (D)*, Sterley Stanley (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Aura Dunn (R), Chris DePhillips (R), Robert Clifton (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Vicky Flynn (R), Alex Sauickie (R), Melinda Kane (D), Mitchelle Drulis (D), Roy Freiman (D), Wayne DeAngelo (D), William Sampson (D), Kevin Egan (D), Shanique Speight (D), Erik Simonsen (R), Dan Hutchison (D), Rosaura Bagolie (D), Ellen Park (D), Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D), Katie Brennan (D), Gerry Scharfenberger (R), Maureen Rowan (D), Clinton Calabrese (D), Cody Miller (D), Anthony Angelozzi (D), Margie Donlon (D), Luanne Peterpaul (D), Michael Venezia (D), Joe Danielsen (D), Yvonne Lopez (D), Anthony Verrelli (D), Chigozie Onyema (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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NM bill #HJM2 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Ipra Implementation Study Task Force
Status: Passed
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Bill Summary: A JOINT MEMORIAL REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONVENE A TASK FORCE TO STUDY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT AND FOR THAT TASK FORCE TO GATHER INPUT FROM RELEVANT STAKEHOLDERS TO DETERMINE WHETHER LEGISLATIVE CHANGES ARE NECESSARY AND, IF SO, TO PROPOSE SUCH LEGISLATION FOR CONSIDERATION DURING THE FIRST SESSION OF THE FIFTY-EIGHTH LEGISLATURE.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Cathrynn Brown (R)*, Natalie Figueroa (D)*, Matthew McQueen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Passed in the Senate - Y:36 N:0
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NJ bill #A4015 • Last Action 02/19/2026
"New Jersey Kids Code Act", adopts Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey and requires certain online services to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey to protect minors online by requiring "covered online service providers" – companies that operate online services and meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds – to implement specific privacy and safety measures for users they know to be minors. These measures include setting default privacy options to the highest level of protection, prohibiting the reduction of privacy settings or prompting minors to do so, and limiting the collection and use of minors' personal data to what is necessary for the service they are actively using. The bill also prohibits targeted advertising to minors, restricts certain notifications, and requires companies to provide tools for reporting harms and to make their services more accessible to parents. Furthermore, covered online service providers must issue an annual report, prepared by an independent auditor, detailing their practices concerning minors, including their use of data, design features, and age verification methods, and this report must be publicly posted. Violations of this act are considered unfair and deceptive practices under New Jersey's consumer fraud law.
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Bill Summary: This bill, which is designated as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act" and to be cited as the "Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey," requires a covered online service provider, as defined in the bill, to implement certain measures to protect minors' online privacy. Under the bill, covered online service providers are required to provide a user that the covered online service provider knows to be a minor (covered minor) with default settings for safeguards at the option or level that provides the highest protection available for the safety of the covered minor, and are prohibited from reducing or prompting a covered minor to reduce certain privacy settings. The bill also creates requirements and prohibitions concerning the collection and use of covered minors' personal data. Additionally, under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to issue an annual report including: (1) a detailed description of the online service as pertaining to minors, including the online service's covered design features, use of personal data, and business practices; (2) the purpose of the online service; (3) the extent to which the online service is likely to be accessed by minors; (4) whether, how, and for what purpose the covered online service provider processes minors' personal data and sensitive personal data; (5) the design safety features for minors, the privacy protections for minors, and the tools for parents that the covered online service has adopted; (6) whether and how the online service used covered design features; (7) the covered online service provider's process for handling data access, deletion, and correction requests for minors' data; (8) age assurance, age verification, or age estimation methods used; (9) whether and how the covered online service provider utilized algorithms; and (10) if the covered online service provider uses a covered design feature, the average daily time spent on the online service by covered minors for the 90th, 95th, 99th, and 99.9th percentile of covered minors. The bill further requires covered online service providers to engage independent third-party auditors for preparing annual reports. Under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to prominently post the annual report on the covered online service provider's Internet website. The bill also amends certain provisions of current law concerning data privacy, including amending the definitions of "personal data" and "sensitive data" under N.J.S.A.56:8-166.4. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill constitutes an unfair and deceptive act under the New Jersey consumer fraud act.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Andrea Katz (D)*, Marisa Sweeney (D)*, Luanne Peterpaul (D)*, Robert Karabinchak (D), Carmen Morales (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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IA bill #HF2600 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act enacting the athletic trainer compact.(Formerly HSB 672.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Athletic Trainer Compact, a system designed to allow athletic trainers licensed in one participating state to practice in another participating state without needing a separate license in the new state, a concept known as a "compact privilege." The compact outlines minimum requirements for athletic trainer licensure in member states and creates an "Athletic Trainer Compact Commission" to manage the compact's operations, acting as an agency of the participating states. The bill details the commission's structure, powers, meeting procedures, finances, and the establishment of a data system to share information about licensees. It also addresses compliance, legal proceedings, defense and indemnification, how the compact takes effect (upon adoption by the seventh state), and procedures for withdrawal, default, and amendments, ensuring uniformity and upholding each state's regulatory authority while promoting mobility for athletic trainers.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. The compact establishes a system whereby an athletic trainer licensed to practice in one participating state may practice in another participating state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of athletic trainers in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 344.
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OK bill #SB2152 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation; modifying certain season dates. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law concerning wildlife conservation, specifically by updating the authority of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission regarding open hunting seasons. The key change is that any open season declared for black bears must now include a muzzleloader period and an archery period that begins no earlier than September 1st of each year. The bill also makes a minor technical correction by replacing the pronoun "they" with "the Commission" in a section detailing how the Commission can adjust hunting seasons and limits based on wildlife populations and their impact on agriculture. Finally, the bill declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission; amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 5-401, which relates to authority to declare open seasons on wildlife; requiring certain periods to begin after certain date; conforming statutory reference; updating statutory language; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Spencer Kern (R)*, Scott Fetgatter (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Fetgatter (principal House author)
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NJ bill #S3531 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Prohibits disclosure of certain information of probation officers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections under "Daniel's Law" to include probation officers and their immediate family members, meaning their personal identifying information, such as home addresses, will be prohibited from public disclosure. "Daniel's Law" already protects judicial officers, prosecutors, and law enforcement officers, and their families, by preventing governmental entities and private parties from releasing their home addresses and other sensitive personal information. This bill defines a "probation officer" broadly to encompass various roles involved in supervising individuals convicted or charged with crimes, and it extends these privacy protections to currently active, formerly active, and retired probation officers, as well as their spouses, children, and parents residing in the same household. The bill also clarifies that these protections apply to information that could lead to harassment or risk of harm, and it allows for civil action and damages in cases of prohibited disclosure.
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Bill Summary: This bill would prohibit the disclosure of various personal identifying information about currently active, formerly active or retired probation officers and their immediate family members (including spouses, children, and parents residing in the same household). Currently, various public officials who provide services in the criminal and civil justice system for this State, the federal government, and other governmental entities, as well as their immediate family members, are afforded protections under "Daniel's Law," P.L.2020, c.125 (C.56:8-166.2 et al.), which: (1) prohibits the disclosure, by both governmental entities and private parties, of the home addresses of any active, formerly active, or retired federal, State, county, or municipal judicial officer, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer, and their immediate family members; (2) expanded an existing crime, section 1 of P.L.2015, c.226 (C.2C:20-31.1), concerning the unlawful disclosure of home addresses and unlisted telephone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers so that the information on formerly active law enforcement officers, as well as active, formerly active, or retired judicial officers or prosecutors, and their immediate family members is also covered; and (3) permits civil actions, under section 3 of P.L.2015, c.226 (C.56:8-166.1), concerning any prohibited disclosure, which could result in an award of damages, including punitive damages, attorney's fees and costs, and equitable relief. This bill would further expand the scope of "Daniel's Law" to protect the above described personal identifying information about currently active, former active, and retired probation officers and their immediate family members. A "probation officer" is defined in the bill as "a person whose public duties include the supervision of persons convicted or charged with crimes and offenses in this State, as defined by law or contract between the Judiciary and the Probation Association of New Jersey or its successor and shall include, but not be limited to those employees who are in the following titles referred to in those contracts: Probation Officer, Senior Probation Officer, Master Probation Officer, Substance Abuse Evaluator, Family Court Coordinator, Assistant Child Placement Review Coordinator, or Bilingual Community Outreach Worker. The term also shall include all titles covered by Appendix A of the Professional Supervisory Union Agreement between Judiciary and the Probation Association of New Jersey, including but not limited to the informal title of Team Leader, Court Service Supervisor 1, Court Service Supervisor 2, and Court Service Supervisor 3."
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Greenstein (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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NJ bill #A4186 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Enters New Jersey into Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, known as REPLICA, allowing New Jersey to join other states in a mutual recognition agreement for EMS personnel. This means that if an EMS professional, such as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or paramedic, is licensed in a "home state" (a state that has adopted REPLICA), they can practice in other "remote states" (also REPLICA member states) under certain conditions, facilitating easier cross-border emergency response. The compact aims to improve public access to EMS personnel, enhance public safety, and encourage cooperation among states in regulating EMS professionals, while also establishing an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact's implementation and enforce its rules. Importantly, this agreement does not waive any existing defenses or immunities for public entities or employees under New Jersey law, and the Governor can withdraw New Jersey from the compact if another state significantly lowers its licensing standards or if withdrawal is deemed in the best interest of the state's citizens.
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Bill Summary: This bill enters New Jersey into the Recognition Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (otherwise known as REPLICA). This compact is intended to facilitate the day-to-day movement of EMS personnel across state boundaries in the performance of their EMS duties as assigned by an appropriate authority and authorize state EMS offices to afford immediate legal recognition to EMS personnel licensed in a member state. This compact recognizes that states have a vested interest in protecting the public's health and safety through their licensing and regulation of EMS personnel, and that such state regulation shared among the member states will best protect public health and safety. REPLICA is the nation's first and only multi-state compact for the EMS profession. REPLICA provides qualified EMS professionals licensed in a "home state" a legal "privilege to practice" in "remote states." Home states are states where an EMT is licensed; while remote states are other states that have adopted the REPLICA legislation.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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NM bill #HB70 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Prc Support Agency
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "PRC Support Agency" bill, aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and the agency that supports it, making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include establishing a new "utility oversight fund" where fees, penalties, and other collected money from public utilities will be deposited, rather than going to the general fund. The bill also clarifies that the PRC itself, not the Attorney General, is responsible for initiating legal action to collect unpaid fees, interest, and penalties from utilities. It redefines "agency" to specifically refer to the organization supporting the commission and its employees, and clarifies that commissioners and agency employees must comply with the Gift Act, which governs the acceptance of gifts. Additionally, the bill modifies requirements for continuing education for commissioners, adjusts the administrative support for the PRC nominating committee to be provided by the "agency," and updates the reporting timeline for the PRC's annual report to the legislature and governor to be in May instead of December, now including information on consumer complaints. Finally, it outlines the duties of a newly established Chief of Staff position within the agency, responsible for day-to-day operations and supervision of staff, including public interest advocacy and advisory roles.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES; DISTINGUISHING BETWEEN THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION AND THE AGENCY THAT SUPPORTS THE COMMISSION; CLARIFYING AGENCY STATUTORY DUTIES; REQUIRING COMPLIANCE WITH THE GIFT ACT; MAKING OTHER CLARIFYING AND CLEANUP CHANGES TO THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION ACT; CREATING THE UTILITY OVERSIGHT FUND; CHANGING DISTRIBUTION OF COLLECTED FEES AND PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEES BY THE PUBLIC REGULATION COMMISSION.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kristina Ortez (D)*, Mimi Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: House has concurred with Senate Amendments
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NJ bill #A4403 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that written guidelines, standard operating procedures, and practices used by law enforcement agencies when processing applications for permits and identification cards to purchase or carry firearms are considered public records and must be made accessible to the public upon request under the State's open public records statute. This change aims to ensure transparency and consistent enforcement of firearms permitting laws, which regulate the constitutional right to bear arms, by making these internal procedures available for public review.
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Bill Summary: This bill would clarify that written guidelines, standard operating procedures, and practices used by law enforcement agencies in the investigation, review, and disposition of firearms-related permit applications are to be available to the public under the State's open public records statute. Currently, that law does not specifically address public accessibility to these documents. In a recent decision of the Superior Court, Law Division, currently on appeal, the court held that the New Jersey State Police Firearms Investigation Guidebook is exempt from public access because it is a standard operating procedure, a category of records that is confidential under an administrative regulation, which was made effective in its proposed form by executive order, but is now formally adopted. The public release of these records can shed light on whether firearms permitting laws are enforced uniformly across the State and in accordance with the law. This bill would clarify that such guidelines are public records and would help ensure that the firearms permitting process, which regulates the exercise of the constitutional right to bear arms, is being implemented in accordance with all legal requirements.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Webber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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NH bill #HB1587 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Requiring police body-worn camera footage be subject to the right-to-know law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires police body-worn camera footage to be subject to the right-to-know law, which means these recordings will now be considered public records that can be requested by citizens. When such a request is made, public bodies or agencies must respond within 5 business days, either by providing the requested footage, explaining why it cannot be released, or stating the time needed to redact sensitive information. Before releasing any body-worn camera footage, agencies must carefully remove personal identifying information like social security numbers, addresses, and phone numbers, as well as imagery of minors, sexual assault victims, and private locations where individuals have a reasonable expectation of privacy. The bill allows agencies to charge actual costs for redacting and processing these requests, and it repeals a previous exemption that prevented body-worn camera footage from being disclosed. The legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027, and is expected to have fiscal impacts on state, county, and local agencies, potentially requiring additional staffing and technological resources to manage the new public disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires police body-worn camera footage be subject to the right-to-know law and requires a public body or agency to respond to requests for body camera footage within 5 business days.
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• Introduced: 12/09/2025
• Added: 12/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Matt Sabourin (R)*, Travis Corcoran (R), Henry Giasson (R), Michael Granger (R), Tim Mannion (R), Tom Mannion (R), Jeremy Slottje (R), Jim Spillane (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5
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CO bill #HB1046 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Regulate Earned-Wage Access Services
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for earned-wage access services, which allow individuals to access a portion of their earned but unpaid income before their regular payday. The Assistant Attorney General, acting as the administrator, will be responsible for licensing and overseeing these services. Providers must obtain a license, and current providers can continue operating until their application is approved or denied. The administrator will set licensing standards, fees to cover regulatory costs, and has the power to deny applications or take disciplinary actions, such as imposing fines of up to $1,000 per violation or revoking licenses, for non-compliance. Providers have specific duties, including offering a no-cost option for accessing wages, making clear disclosures to consumers, and reimbursing consumers for overdraft fees caused by the provider's payment attempts. The bill also prohibits certain practices, such as sharing service fees with employers, using credit scores to determine eligibility, charging late fees, or compelling payment through lawsuits. Judicial review of the administrator's actions will be available in the Colorado Court of Appeals.
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Bill Summary: The bill requires a person to obtain a license to provide earned-wage access services (provider) but allows current providers to continue providing the services without a license until a license is issued or denied. The licensing, administrative, and disciplinary functions of the regulation of providers are performed by the assistant attorney general (administrator) who administers the "Uniform Consumer Credit Code". The administrator is given several powers, including adopting rules, related to this regulation. License application and issuance standards and procedures are established. A provider is issued a license if the administrator finds that the financial responsibility, character, and fitness of the applicant and of the applicant's members, managers, partners, officers, and directors are sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant will operate the business honestly and fairly and in compliance with the bill. The license fee is set by the administrator to cover the cost of regulating providers. Administrative procedures are established. A license is valid for one year, and to renew a license, a licensee must file a renewal form annually. If a licensee fails to pay the prescribed renewal fee on or before May 1 of each year, the licensee must pay a penalty of $5 per day per license until the license is renewed, but if a licensee fails to pay the appropriate renewal and penalty fees by May 15, the licensee's license automatically expires. The administrator may deny an application for a license or take disciplinary action against a licensee for failing to meet the standards set in the bill. To discipline a provider, the administrator may deny an application for licensure, revoke the license, suspend the license, issue a cease-and-desist order, impose a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation, bar the person from applying for or holding a license for 5 years after a revocation, issue a letter of admonition, or impose a penalty of $200 per day for records violations. A respondent aggrieved by an action or order of the administrator may obtain judicial review of the action or order in the Colorado court of appeals. A licensee is required to maintain records in conformity with the bill, rules adopted under the bill, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices in a manner that will enable the administrator to determine if the licensee is complying with the bill. A licensee shall give the administrator free access to the records in the licensee's storage location. A licensee need not preserve records pertaining to an earned-wage access services transaction for more than one year. Standards are set for this access. A licensee must file an annual report that includes all relevant information that the bill and the administrator reasonably require concerning the business and operations conducted during the preceding calendar year. Standards are set for the report. The administrator must keep the report confidential and not open it to the public for inspection pursuant to the "Colorado Open Records Act". If a licensee fails to file an annual report by April 15, the administrator may impose a penalty of $5 per day until the report is filed, but if the licensee fails to file the report and pay this penalty by May 1 of the same year, the licensee's license automatically expires. After the administrator has examined a licensee's records, the administrator shall provide a report of the examination to the licensee and may require the licensee to take corrective action. The licensee shall take the corrective action and provide proof that the corrective action was taken. The administrator is prohibited from disclosing the name or identity of a person whose acts or conduct is under investigation or examination or the facts disclosed in the investigation or examination, except for disclosures in actions or enforcement proceedings. A provider has the duty to: ! Develop and implement policies and procedures to respond to questions raised by consumers and address complaints from consumers; ! If the provider offers a consumer the option to receive proceeds for a service fee (proceeds), offer to the consumer at least one reasonable option to obtain proceeds at no cost to the consumer and clearly explain how to elect the no-cost option; ! Make certain disclosures about the earned-wage access services to the consumer; ! Inform the consumer before implementing material changes to the terms and conditions of the earned-wage access services agreement; ! Allow the consumer to cancel use of the earned-wage access services at any time without incurring a cancellation fee; ! Provide proceeds to a consumer by the means mutually agreed upon by the consumer and the provider; and ! To be repaid for outstanding proceeds or payment of service fees or other amounts owed in connection with earned-wage access services from a consumer's account at a depository institution, comply with federal law and reimburse the consumer for the full amount of any overdraft or insufficient funds fees imposed on the consumer that were caused by the provider attempting to seek payment on a date before the date or in an amount different from the amount disclosed to the consumer. A provider shall not: ! Share with an employer a portion of a service fee that was received from or charged to a consumer for earned-wage access services; ! Require a consumer's credit score provided by a consumer reporting agency to determine the consumer's eligibility for earned-wage access services; ! Accept payment of outstanding proceeds or service fees from a consumer by means of a credit card or charge card; ! Charge a consumer a late fee, a deferral fee, interest, or any other penalty or charge for failure to pay outstanding proceeds or service fees; ! Report to a collection agency or to a debt collector information about a consumer regarding the inability of the provider to be repaid outstanding proceeds or service fees; ! Impose a service fee in excess of $5 for an advance of proceeds in an amount less than $75 or $7 for an advance of proceeds in an amount more than $75; except that the fee may be increased for inflation; ! Enter into an agreement with an employer that would require a consumer who is an employee of the employer to use earned-wage access services as a necessary condition of receiving payment of wages; ! Compel a consumer to pay outstanding proceeds or service fees to the provider through a lawsuit, the use of a third party to pursue collection from the consumer, or the sale of outstanding proceeds to a third-party collector or debt buyer. The collection limitations do not apply to the act of compelling payment of outstanding proceeds paid through fraudulent or other unlawful means or to pursuing an employer for breach of its contractual obligations to the provider. ! Solicit a tip, gratuity, or donation during the time between when a consumer requests proceeds and when the provider confirms that a transfer of proceeds has been approved and provides a listing of the fees that will be charged. The administrator may bring a civil action to recover a civil penalty of up to $5,000 for willfully violating the bill, and, if the court finds that the defendant has engaged in a course of repeated and willful violations, the court may assess a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. In addition, the administrator may recover reasonable costs of the investigation and action and may request an order for reimbursement of reasonable attorney fees.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Sean Camacho (D)*, Monica Duran (D)*, Lisa Frizell (R)*, Kyle Mullica (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Finance Refer Amended to Appropriations
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ID bill #S1284 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Adds to existing law to provide for Idaho's participation in the dietitian licensure compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Dietitian Licensure Compact, allowing Idaho to join other states in a reciprocal licensing agreement for dietitians. The compact aims to improve public access to dietitian services by enabling licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each, while still preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public health. Key provisions include establishing a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, defining terms like "compact privilege" (the right to practice in a remote state) and "home state" (the licensee's primary state of residence), outlining requirements for obtaining a compact privilege, and detailing procedures for adverse actions and dispute resolution between member states. The bill also includes provisions for active-duty military members and their spouses, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, declaring an emergency.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO DIETITIANS; AMENDING CHAPTER 35, TITLE 54, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW SECTION 54-3508A, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE DIETI- TIAN LICENSURE COMPACT; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EF- FECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce and Human Resources Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce & Human Resources Committee (13:30:00 2/19/2026 Room WW54)
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NJ bill #S3529 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Provides primary and school election sample ballots may be sent to registered voter by electronic mail if so requested.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows election officials to send sample ballots for primary and school elections via email to registered voters who request it, instead of mailing them, provided the voter also supplies their physical address. The voter's email address will be kept confidential and is not considered a public record under the "Open Public Records Act," meaning it cannot be inspected or copied by the public. If an email fails to deliver, election officials must send a paper copy. The Secretary of State will create procedures to inform voters about this option, maintain email address confidentiality, allow voters to switch back to mail delivery, and will include a notice that voters waive their right to hold election officials responsible for non-delivery due to technical issues outside of the sender's control, such as typos in the email address or spam filters.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows the district board of election or the commissioner of registration, as appropriate, to send the primary election and school election sample ballots by electronic mail instead of regular mail to any registered voter in the election district who is eligible to participate in that election, and who requests to receive the sample ballot by electronic mail. Under current law, sample ballots must be printed and mailed to each eligible registered voter. The bill further provides that the electronic mail address of any voter who requests to receive a sample ballot by electronic mail would not be a government record under the "Open Public Records Act," would not be available for public inspection or copying, and must be redacted from any document that it is a part of. The bill provides that the registered voter shall provide the voter's physical address on the request to receive the sample ballot and documents by electronic mail. In the event the district board or the commissioner of registration, as the case may be, receives a failure to deliver notice from the electronic mail account of the voter who requested to receive a sample ballot by electronic mail for the primary election, the district board or the commissioner of registration, as the case may be, shall transmit a paper copy of the sample ballot to the voter in a timely manner. The bill directs the Secretary of State, in collaboration with the election officials in this State, to develop standard procedures to effectuate the provisions of the bill. These procedures would include, but may not be limited to: (1) establishing a method to inform all voters of the opportunity to receive a sample ballot and other materials by electronic mail, and by which a voter can notify election officials of his or her desire to obtain a ballot and other materials by electronic mail in lieu of receiving them by regular mail; (2) maintaining the confidentiality of the voter electronic mail addresses; and (3) providing notice and opportunity for a voter who has requested to receive a sample ballot and other materials by electronic mail to request to again receive the sample ballot and other materials by regular mail. The bill also provides that the standard procedures shall include a notice informing the voter that by completing a request to receive a sample ballot by electronic mail the voter is waiving his or her right to hold the district board or the commissioner of registration, as the case may be, legally responsible if the voter does not receive the sample ballot by electronic mail due to technical issues that are not under the control of the sender including, but not limited to, typographic errors made by the voter in providing his or her address, the action of a spam filter, deactivation of the voter's email address by the voter, or any other technical issue identified by the Secretary of State.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jim Beach (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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NJ bill #A4110 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Requires municipalities and boards of education record public meetings and post recordings on Internet.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to require all municipalities and boards of education to video record their public meetings, including any emergency meetings. These video recordings must then be posted on the official Internet site of the respective municipality or board of education. The bill also specifies that these video recordings will be considered part of the official meeting minutes and will be made available to the public in the same manner as other minutes, accessible online. Importantly, any portions of the recordings that correspond to minutes that are legally accessible to the public will be released and posted online at the same time the minutes themselves can be legally released, ensuring greater transparency in local government proceedings.
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Bill Summary: This bill revises the "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act" to require municipalities and boards of education to video record each meeting and to post the recordings on their Internet sites. The bill also provides that the minutes of a meeting of a municipality or board of education will include the video recording of the meeting. Portions of the recordings that correspond to the minutes that are accessible to the public shall be released to the public at the time the meeting minutes, or portions thereof, may legally be released to the public, and posted on the official Internet site of the municipality or board of education.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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IA bill #HSB672 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act enacting the athletic trainer compact.(See HF 2600.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary:
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the athletic trainer compact. The compact establishes a system whereby an athletic trainer licensed to practice in one participating state may practice in H.F. _____ another participating state under a compact privilege without applying for a license in that state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of athletic trainers in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the seventh participating state.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2600.
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NJ bill #A4146 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Establishes Transportation Authority of New Jersey and transfers certain powers, duties, and oversight of certain transportation entities and DOT to Transportation Authority of New Jersey.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (authority) as a new entity within, but independent of, the Department of Transportation (DOT), consolidating the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Jersey Transit Corporation, and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority into subsidiaries of the new authority. The bill transfers significant powers, duties, and oversight from these existing transportation entities and the DOT's transportation planning functions to the authority, which will act as a centralized hub to improve efficiency and coordinate capital planning for the state's transportation system. Key functions being centralized include administrative tasks, capital program management, budget development for subsidiaries, and the direction of funding transfers between entities, all overseen by a 19-member board appointed by the Governor, with the board chair also serving as the authority's chief executive officer. The bill also outlines provisions for the transfer of employees, continuation of union contracts, and the retention of existing rules and regulations until amended by the authority, while preserving the bonding powers of the original transportation entities. An independent consultant will assist the authority during the transition period, which is expected to conclude on a specified "Transfer Date" when the authority officially assumes its new responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (authority) in, but not of, the Department of Transportation (department) and consolidates the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, the New Jersey Transit Corporation, and the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority (collectively, "transportation entities") as subsidiaries within the authority. The bill transfers certain powers, duties, and oversight of the transportation entities and the department's transportation planning powers and duties to the authority. The authority is to serve as the centralized transportation hub for the State in order to break down silos, improve efficiencies, and promote more holistic capital planning. Under the bill, the authority will centralize and improve efficiency in transportation planning in New Jersey by: (1) centralizing certain administrative functions of the transportation entities outlined in the bill; (2) establishing a holistic capital program for the State by assuming responsibility for capital planning from the department and the transportation entities; (4) developing and approving the budgets for each transportation entity; and (5) directing the transfer of transportation entity funding, as necessary and with certain limitations outlined in the bill, from one transportation entity to another. The bill requires the Chair of the Board of the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (board chair) to establish different committees to help the board fulfill these responsibilities. Moreover, the bill amends current law to remove the existing governing bodies of each transportation entity and, instead, requires the Board of the Transportation Authority of New Jersey (board) to establish leadership committees to oversee each transportation entity. The board chair is to serve as the committee chair for each leadership committee created under the bill. The bill also requires the board to effectuate the authority's responsibilities in consultation with an independent consultant who is to be selected by the Department of the Treasury pursuant to a procedure described in the bill. The board is to be comprised of 19 members appointed by the Governor for four-year, staggered terms and the board chair is to also serve as the chief executive officer of the authority. The bill also establishes certain public accessibility requirements for board meetings and meeting minutes. On the Transfer Date specified in the bill, the authority is to assume the statutory responsibilities and powers of each transportation entity and the department to the extent necessary to effectuate the authority's responsibilities outlined in the bill. In addition, any employees of a transportation entity or the department who primarily administer one of the responsibilities transferred to the authority under the bill are to be transferred to the authority and become employees of the authority and any union contracts for the transportation entities and the department are to continue in effect until new or revised contracts are entered. Nothing in the bill is to deprive any employee of a transportation entity or the department of their rights, privileges, obligations, or status regarding any pension or retirement system or to affect the civil service status, if any, of the employees. Under the bill, any rules and regulations adopted by the transportation entities and the department are to continue in effect as rules and regulations adopted by the authority until the rules and regulations are amended, supplemented, or rescinded by the authority. The bill permits the authority to adopt rules and regulations modifying or repealing the rules and regulations of a transportation entity or the department pursuant to a procedure prescribed in the bill. The transportation entities are to retain their bonding powers and obligations under current law. As soon as practicable after the Transfer Date, the authority is to notify the Governor and the presiding officers of each house of the Legislature that the transfer has occurred, of the date of the transfer, and of any other information concerning the transfer as the authority deems appropriate.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Macurdy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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OK bill #SB1535 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Personal Privacy Protection Act, amends existing law to create new exceptions allowing for the disclosure of "personal affiliation information," which is defined as any data identifying someone as a member, supporter, volunteer, or donor to an organization recognized under Section 501(c) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Previously, public agencies were broadly prohibited from requiring or releasing such information, and it was exempt from disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. The changes introduce several new circumstances under which this information can be disclosed, including lawful requests by the Attorney General for investigations or in court proceedings, and discovery in litigation if a compelling need is shown and a protective order is obtained. Additionally, personal affiliation information that is voluntarily or publicly disclosed by the individual or entity it relates to can now be disclosed, and the bill clarifies that admission of such information as evidence in court is permissible, though courts must find good cause before publicly disclosing it. The bill also updates statutory language and references, and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to officers; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 50, which relates to the Personal Privacy Protection Act; adding certain exceptions to authorize disclosure of personal affiliation information; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : John Haste (R)*, Anthony Moore (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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NJ bill #S3619 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Creates alternate voting members on county agriculture development boards.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Agriculture Retention and Development Act by creating two alternate voting members for each County Agriculture Development Board (CADB), one representing the general public and one actively engaged in farming, to address issues where voting members are absent or disqualified, thereby helping CADBs reach quorum and fulfill their duties. These alternate members will serve four-year terms and can vote in place of a regular member from their respective backgrounds, though they can only participate in discussions when not voting, and their appointment process will mirror that of the regular voting members they are meant to substitute for. This change is intended to overcome challenges in New Jersey's agricultural community where conflicts of interest can prevent CADBs from meeting quorum and carrying out their mission.
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Bill Summary: This bill amends the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act" by creating alternate members on County Agriculture Development Boards (CADB) who are able to vote in the absence or disqualification of a voting member, enabling a CADB to increasingly reach quorum and help reduce or eliminate the conflict of interest between members, and allowing a CADB to move forward with its duties. This bill would require each CADB to have two alternate members, one of whom represents the general public and one of whom is actively engaged in farming. These alternate members would each serve for a term of four years and may vote in place of an appointed voting member of their respective appointment background, should a voting member be absent or disqualified. The alternate voting member may participate in discussions of the proceedings when not voting. The alternate member with a farming background would be appointed in the same manner as the four members actively engaged in farming, and the alternate member representing the general public would be appointed in the same manner as the three members representing the general public. The agricultural community in New Jersey is relatively small in comparison to the State's population and, as such, conflicts of interest often arise among CADB members, thereby impacting the ability of a CADB to obtain a quorum and inhibiting the ability of the CADB to continue the mission and work assigned to it by the "Agricultural Retention and Development Act."
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony Bucco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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NE bill #LB1083 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, create a fund, and change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, aims to increase transparency and safety in the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) by requiring large AI companies to develop and publish plans to manage risks, particularly those that could harm children or cause widespread damage. Specifically, "large frontier developers" (companies that train advanced AI models with significant computing power and high revenue) and "large chatbot providers" (companies offering AI chatbots with many users, including minors) must create and publicly share "public safety and child protection plans" detailing how they assess and mitigate "covered risks," which include "catastrophic risks" (potential for mass death, injury, or significant property damage) and "child safety risks" (harm to minors interacting with AI). These companies must also report "safety incidents" (child safety incidents or critical safety incidents, such as unauthorized access to AI models or loss of control) to the Attorney General and disclose summaries of their risk assessments before deploying new AI models or substantially modifying existing ones. The bill also establishes a mechanism for reporting safety incidents, protects employees who report potential violations or dangers from retaliation, and allows the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions with civil penalties. Additionally, it amends existing law to ensure that notifications and summaries of AI risk assessments submitted to the Attorney General are not publicly disclosed, thus protecting sensitive information while still promoting transparency in the AI industry. The bill also creates the Juvenile Mental Health Support Fund, administered by the Department of Health and Human Services, to fund juvenile mental health services.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to consumer protection; to amend section 84-712.05, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to adopt the Transparency in Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act; to create a fund; to change provisions relating to records which may be withheld from the public; to provide an operative date; to provide severability; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tanya Storer (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Storer priority bill
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NE bill #LB919 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Allow for the use of durable accessible mediums for public records
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows for the use of "durable accessible mediums" as an alternative to traditional methods of recording and filing public records, such as microfilm. A durable accessible medium is defined as one that can be retrieved through intellectual, digital, or physical means within institutional or legal parameters. This change impacts how county registers of deeds handle instruments like property deeds and bankruptcy notices, as well as how state tax liens are managed. The bill amends existing laws to permit these new mediums, meaning original documents may no longer need to be retained if they are accurately recorded and preserved on an accessible durable medium, provided a secure off-site copy is maintained. The bill also repeals the original sections of law that are being amended.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to public records; to amend sections 23-1517.01, 23-1527, and 84-1208, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 77-3903, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to allow for the use of durable accessible mediums as prescribed; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Rita Sanders (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 2/19/2026 Room 1507)
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MN bill #SF3665 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designation as judicial officials provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to designate unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as "judicial officials," a term that previously included various state and federal judges, court employees, and officials from other administrative bodies. By adding the unemployment insurance and paid leave divisions of the Department of Employment and Economic Development to the definition of judicial officials, this legislation aims to provide these judges with the same protections regarding their personal information that are afforded to other judicial officials. This means their home addresses, information about their families, and non-public contact details will be shielded from public disclosure, recognizing their role within the state's judicial system.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges as judicial officials; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 480.40, subdivision 1.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Bobby Joe Champion (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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NJ bill #A4173 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Creates Veterans Affairs Oversight Board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Veterans Affairs Oversight Board within the Department of Veterans Affairs to oversee veteran service officers, various entities within the Department, and all state-provided programs, benefits, and services for military members, veterans, and their families. The board will be composed of the heads of veteran organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt status, who will elect a chair and vice-chair for three-year terms and receive reimbursement for expenses and a $1,000 per diem for attending monthly meetings, with failure to attend a minimum number of meetings leading to removal. State departments and entities providing veteran services will appoint liaisons to the board, who will also attend monthly meetings and provide biannual reports detailing their programs, benefits, and services, and will also annually present their relevant budget portions. The board's responsibilities include developing and implementing a strategic plan to ensure veterans are aware of available resources, evaluating the effectiveness of existing programs, and analyzing various aspects of veterans' lives such as healthcare, employment, and housing. The board will submit a comprehensive report with recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within nine months of its organizational meeting and annually thereafter, with all reports to be posted online, and the Department of Veterans Affairs will request sufficient funding for the board's operations.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates, in the Department of Veterans Affairs, a Veterans Affairs Oversight Board. The board will be responsible for the oversight of: (1) all veteran service officers; (2) each board, council, commission, program, and such similar entity, within the Department of Veterans Affairs; and (3) all programs, benefits, and services provided specifically to military service members, veterans, and their families by any State Executive Branch department, division, commission, or agency. The board will consist of the head of each veteran organization in the State with a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. The heads of the American Legion Department of New Jersey, the Disabled American Veterans Department of New Jersey, and the Department of New Jersey Veterans of Foreign Wars will serve as co-chairs for the first three meetings. By the conclusion of the third meeting, the members will vote to elect a chair and vice-chair. The chair and vice-chair will serve for a term of three years. Each member of the board will be entitled to be reimbursed for traveling and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties. In addition, each member will receive a per diem allowance of $1,000 for each monthly meeting attended. The failure of a member of the board to participate in a minimum number of monthly meetings will result in removal of that board member. Each Executive Branch department, division, commission, and agency, as well as the veteran service officers, and each board, council, commission, and such similar entity, within the Department of Veterans Affairs will appoint a liaison to the board. The liaison will act as the point of contact to the board. Each liaison will attend the monthly meetings of the board. The failure to participate in a minimum number of meetings will result in removal of that liaison. The liaison will provide a biannual report to the board. The report will describe in detail such programs, benefits, and services provided, and such other information deemed necessary and appropriate by the board. Each Executive branch department, division, commission, and agency will also annually present to the board that portion of their State and federal, if applicable, budget that represents those programs, benefits, and services. The bill also requires the Department of Veterans Affairs, upon request and when available, to provide copies of reports of the contractor relating to military mission maintenance and growth, subject to the provisions of the law commonly referred to as the Open Public Records Act. Under the bill, the responsibilities of the board will be to coordinate and implement a strategic plan to ensure military service members, veterans, and their families are made aware of the programs, benefits, and services available to them, and to ensure that all State departments, divisions, commissions, and agencies are effectively delivering programs, benefits, and services that are comprehensive to military service members, veterans, and their families in this State. The board will also conduct an analysis of the various programs, benefits, and services provided by the State specifically to military service members, veterans, and their families, and evaluate those programs, benefits, and services to assess their effectiveness. In addition, the board will analyze and evaluate with regard to veterans who reside in the State: accessibility of the programs, benefits, or services; educational, job skills, employment, and business opportunities; physical and behavioral health and long-term healthcare options; criminal justice issues; housing opportunities and homelessness; and special needs as determined by the board. The bill requires the board to provide a report detailing a strategic plan based upon comprehensive data acquired through engagement with State departments, divisions, commissions, and agencies, and military service members, veterans, and their families. The board will develop recommendations to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature to address any deficiencies in the provision of programs, benefits, and services specifically to military service members, veterans, and their families in this State. The recommendations will address specifically whether the existing State programs, benefits, and services are adequate to meet the existing needs of military service members, veterans, and their families; are being used to fulfill objectives in a manner that complements and leverages State, federal, and private resources; and how they may more effectively serve all current and future military service members, veterans, and their families in the State of New Jersey. Under the bill, the board will prepare and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature within nine months of the organizational meeting of the board. Thereafter, the board will prepare and submit annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature containing its findings, activities, and recommendations, including any recommendations for administrative and legislative action that it deems appropriate. All reports of the board will be prominently posted on the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs will include in the annual budget request of the department a request for sufficient funds to effectuate the purposes of the bill.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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NJ bill #S3573 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits managers and health insurance carriers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), which are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurance carriers, and health insurance carriers themselves. A key provision prohibits PBMs from "steering," a practice that directs prescriptions to pharmacies owned by or affiliated with the PBM or carrier, regardless of whether they are retail, mail-order, or specialty pharmacies. To ensure compliance, PBMs and carriers must annually attest to the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance whether they engaged in steering and provide detailed prescription claim data, which will be kept confidential but used to create an aggregate report for the public. PBMs that engage in steering or impose certain fees, or carriers whose PBMs steer, will face a 10% surcharge on the total amount reimbursed to pharmacies in the previous year. The bill also prevents PBMs from prohibiting pharmacists from informing patients about their cost-sharing or more affordable drug alternatives, charging copayments higher than the pharmacy's submitted charges, or sharing patient-identifiable prescription data with affiliated pharmacies for commercial purposes, though limited sharing for specific administrative functions is allowed. Furthermore, PBMs and carriers cannot impose pharmacy accreditation standards that are more stringent than federal or state requirements and must issue credentialing determinations within 45 days. They are also required to publish a quarterly report detailing how drugs are reimbursed compared to the national average drug acquisition cost. The bill clarifies that PBMs cannot practice medicine unless a physician employed by them is advising on specific patient cases for prior authorization or appeals, and even then, certain physician qualifications are required. Finally, PBMs cannot force covered individuals to use mail-order pharmacies and must offer health insurance carriers the option to receive 100% of drug rebates received from manufacturers, with annual reporting to clients on rebates not passed through.
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Bill Summary: This bill regulates certain practices of pharmacy benefits managers and health insurance carriers. Under the bill, a pharmacy benefits manager will be prohibited from the practice of steering, which, for the purpose of this bill, means a practice employed by a pharmacy benefit manager or health carrier that channels a prescription to an affiliated pharmacy, or pharmacy in which a pharmacy benefit manager or carrier has an ownership interest, and includes but is not limited to retail, mail-order, or specialty pharmacies. On March 1 of each year, a pharmacy benefits manager or carrier that utilizes a contracted pharmacy benefits manager will be required to provide a letter to the commissioner attesting as to whether or not, in the previous calendar year, it engaged in the practice of steering. The pharmacy benefits manager will also submit to the commissioner, in a form and manner specified by the commissioner, data detailing all prescription drug claims it administered for covered persons on behalf of each health plan client and any other data the commissioner deems necessary to evaluate whether a pharmacy benefits manager is engaged in the practice of steering. This data will be confidential and not be subject to the "Open Public Records Act;" provided, however, that the commissioner prepare an aggregate report reflecting the total number of prescriptions administered by the reporting pharmacy benefits manager on behalf of all health plans in the State along with the total sum due to the State. The department will have access to all confidential data collected by the Commissioner for audit purposes. Under the bill, a pharmacy benefits manager that engages in the practice of steering or imposing point-of-sale fees or retroactive fees will be subject to a surcharge payable to the State of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount it reimbursed pharmacies in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs. Any other person operating a health plan and licensed under this title whose contracted pharmacy benefits manager engages in the practice of steering in connection with its health plans will be subject to a surcharge payable to the State of 10 percent on the aggregate dollar amount its pharmacy benefits manager reimbursed pharmacies on its behalf in the previous calendar year for prescription drugs. The bill also provides that a pharmacy benefits manager will be proscribed from, among other provisions: (1) prohibiting a pharmacist or pharmacy from providing a covered person information on the amount of the covered person's cost sharing for the covered person's prescription drug and the clinical efficacy of a more affordable alternative drug if one is available; (2) charging or collecting from a covered person a copayment that exceeds the total submitted charges by the network pharmacy for which the pharmacy is paid; or (3) transferring or sharing records relative to prescription information containing patient-identifiable and prescriber-identifiable data to an affiliated pharmacy for any commercial purpose; provided, however, that nothing shall be construed to prohibit the exchange of prescription information between a pharmacy benefits manager and an affiliated pharmacy for the limited purposes of pharmacy reimbursement, formulary compliance, pharmacy care, or utilization review. The bill further provides that a health insurance carrier or pharmacy benefits manager will: (1) be prohibited from requiring pharmacy accreditation standards or recertification requirements to participate in a network which is inconsistent with, more stringent than, or in addition to, the federal and State requirements for a pharmacy in this State; and (2) suspend denials based on health care provider credentialing requirements. Any credentialing determination shall be issued within 45 days after receipt by the health insurance carrier of a universal physician application credentialing application or a complete New Jersey physician recredentialing application. The bill additionally provides that a health insurance carrier or pharmacy benefits manager will produce a report every four months, which will be provided to the commissioner and published by the pharmacy benefits manager on a website available to the public for no less than 24 months, of all drugs appearing on the national average drug acquisition cost list reimbursed 10 percent above or below the national average drug acquisition cost, as well as all drugs reimbursed 10 percent or above the national average drug acquisition cost. Under the bill, a pharmacy benefits manager will not be allowed to engage in the practice of medicine, unless a physician employed or contracted by a pharmacy benefits manager is advising on or making determinations specific to a covered person in connection with a prior authorization or step therapy appeal or determination review and is able to meet certain requirements. Finally, the bill provides that a pharmacy benefits manager will, among other related provisions: (1) not require covered persons to use a mail-order pharmaceutical distributor, including a mail-order pharmacy; or (2) offer a health insurance carrier the ability to receive 100 percent of all rebates it receives from pharmaceutical manufacturers. In addition, a pharmacy benefits manager shall report annually to each client, which shall include but not be limited to insurers, payors, health plans, and the department the aggregate amount of all rebates and other payments that a pharmacy benefits manager received from a pharmaceutical manufacturer in connection with claims, if administered on behalf of the client and the aggregate amount of such rebates a pharmacy benefits manager received from a pharmaceutical manufacturer did not pass through to the client health plan.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Greenstein (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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CA bill #AB2110 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Local financing: workforce housing: tax increment financing district.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new provisions for local governments to create "tax increment financing districts" specifically for the purpose of financing the construction, rehabilitation, repair, and upgrades of workforce housing for public safety, education, healthcare, or manufacturing personnel. These districts will have governing boards with a mix of local government officials and public members representing the targeted workforce. The bill outlines a detailed process for developing and approving a "financing plan," which includes public hearings, opportunities for protests, and potential elections if significant opposition arises. A key aspect is the "division of taxes," where a portion of the property tax revenue generated within the district above a baseline amount can be redirected to fund the housing projects. The bill also sets requirements for the types of housing that can be financed, including specific affordability and occupancy criteria, and allows for the issuance of bonds to finance these projects, subject to voter approval. Finally, it mandates that the district's finances be audited by the State Controller every five years once a certain amount of tax increment revenue has been allocated.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 53993 of, and to add Chapter 2.8.5 (commencing with Section 53397.50) to Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of, the Government Code, relating to local government finance.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Natasha Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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NJ bill #S3605 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Expands "Daniel's Law" protections; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands "Daniel's Law," which protects the home addresses and personal information of certain public officials and employees, to now include members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. It also mandates the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) to create a secure online portal where private entities, referred to as "covered entities," must register and comply with procedures to prevent the disclosure of "covered information" (home addresses and home telephone numbers) of "covered persons." These covered entities will be required to access the portal regularly to check for approved requests to withhold personal information and must certify their compliance. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in civil penalties, with a $200 fine for each 45-day period a covered entity fails to access the portal, and the possibility of civil action by an aggrieved individual. The bill also defines new terms like "covered entity" and "covered information" and outlines the responsibilities of the OIP director in establishing and maintaining the portal, including setting fees for covered entities to access it and implementing security measures.
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Bill Summary: This bill expands protections provided under "Daniel's Law," which shields the home addresses and personal information of certain public officials and employees, to include members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. The bill also requires the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) in the Department of Community Affairs to establish a secure portal for the purpose of prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities. In addition, the bill establishes civil penalties for a private entity's failure to comply with the procedures and requirements established under the bill. Covered Persons Under Daniel's Law New Jersey's "Daniel's Law," P.L.2021, c.371, was enacted to prevent harm by limiting public access to personal information of certain public officials who request protection under the law. Currently, the protections are afforded to active, formerly active, or retired judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, and immediate family members residing in the same household as these individuals. This bill would extend those protections to members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. Expanded Definitions The bill expands the meaning of certain terms under Daniel's law and establishes and defines several new terms. The new definitions include "covered entity," "covered information," "hashed," "hashed data," "hashed query," "hashing data," "hashed registry," "member of the Legislature," and "municipal court administrator." "Covered entity" is defined under the bill to mean a person, business, or association that discloses or re-discloses on the Internet the covered information of a covered person. "Covered information" means the home address or home telephone number of a covered person. "Municipal court administrator" is defined as a person employed by a county or municipality in accordance with subsection a. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10 and includes a deputy administrator and acting administrator designated as such in accordance with subsection b. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10. "Hashed" means the type of value produced by hashing data. "Hashed data" means data that has been hashed. Hashed data also may be referred to as "hash values," "hash codes," or "hashes." "Hashing data" means to input data into a cryptographic, one-way, collision-resistant formula or function that maps a bit string of arbitrary length to a fixed-length bit string to produce a cryptographically secure value. "Hashed query" means a query submitted to a hashed registry. "Hashed registry" means a table or index of hashed data. Under the bill, the definition of "authorized person" is expanded to include, with the covered person's written consent, (1) the covered person's employer; (2) any union, benevolent association, or other labor association in which the covered person is a member or to which the covered person pays dues; (3) or a person designated, in writing, by the covered person to serve as the covered person's agent. Establishment of New Secure Portal Binding on Private Actors Daniel's Law established the OIP, and required the director of the OIP to establish a secure portal for these public servants to apply for redaction protections. This bill requires the director of OIP to establish a separate secure portal for prohibiting the disclosure of personal information by private, covered entities. Specifically, the bill requires the director of OIP to establish:· a process for verifying and authenticating a request submitted by an authorized person for the redaction or nondisclosure of a covered person's covered information from certain records and Internet postings, as provided under current law;· a standard form through which an authorized person may submit or revoke a request for the redaction or nondisclosure of a covered person's covered information from certain records and Internet postings. The form is must:o require an authorized person to submit the covered information;o allow an authorized person to submit or revoke request for the redaction or nondisclosure of the covered information of a single person, or multiple persons on a single form;· reasonable security procedures and practices necessary to protect the information contained in the secure portal from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, destruction, or modification. The director is required to annually evaluate the security procedures and practices, and revise them as the director deems appropriate; and· an initial fee and, thereafter, an annual fee, for a covered entity to access the portal; · and implement procedures for maintaining on the portal independent, searchable registries of each type of covered information; and· a process for a covered entity to certify to the director each date that the covered entity has accessed the registry; the covered information for each covered person for whom the covered entity has processed a request; and each request to protect the covered information for a covered person that was approved by the director and received by the covered entity, but was unable to be processed by the covered entity and the reason the covered entity was unable to process the request. Required Certifications and Penalties The bill requires a covered entity to access the secure portal at least once during each 45-day period to determine whether a request to prevent disclosure of a covered person's covered information has been approved by the director. The bill further requires a covered entity to certify to the director not less than once during each 45-day period:· each date that the covered entity accessed the secure portal;· each covered person for whom the covered entity has processed a request approved by the director; and· each request on behalf of a covered person that was received by a covered entity and approved by the director, but that the covered entity was unable to process and the reason the covered entity was unable to process the request. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a covered entity that fails to access the secure portal as required under the bill is be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $200 for each 45-day period that the entity fails to access the portal. Prior to initiating an enforcement action, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs is required to issue a notice to the covered entity of the violation, and provide the covered entity an opportunity to cure the violation within 30 days of the notice. If the covered entity fails to cure the violation within the 30-day period, the commissioner shall initiate an enforcement action. The bill further provides that a covered entity that fails to comply with the requirements established under the bill will be liable to a covered person who is aggrieved by the entity's failure to comply. The covered person may bring a civil action in the Superior Court related to the violation.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Gordon Johnson (D)*, Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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OK bill #SB1810 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Human trafficking; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands protections and services for victims of human trafficking by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for services, including shelter and support, for these victims. It also requires that human trafficking programs and shelters be certified by the Attorney General, establishing rules and standards for their operation, and allows for the admissibility of expert testimony regarding the effects of human trafficking on victims in court. The bill clarifies definitions related to human trafficking, modifies existing laws concerning domestic violence and sexual assault programs to include human trafficking services, and ensures the confidentiality of victim information. Additionally, it allows domestic violence or human trafficking shelters to provide temporary shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of abuse or trafficking, and expands a statewide telephone communication service to include victims of human trafficking. The Attorney General is also granted authority to collect information related to human trafficking services for oversight and evaluation purposes, with provisions for confidentiality of this data.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to human trafficking; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 748, as last amended by Section 20, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 748), which relates to human trafficking; requiring admissibility of certain expert testimony; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 18p-1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2024, 18p-3, 18p-4, 18p-5, 18p-6, 18p-7, and 18p-8 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18p-1), which relate to domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services; modifying definition; authorizing Attorney General to enter into agreements for services for victims of human trafficking; providing for confidentiality of certain information; authorizing human trafficking shelters to provide certain services; expanding certain telephone communication service to victims of human trafficking; requiring Attorney General to promulgate rules for certification of human trafficking programs and services; requiring certification of certain shelters and programs by the Attorney General; authorizing Attorney General or district attorney to bring certain actions; authorizing Attorney General to collect certain information; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Darrell Weaver (R)*, Tammy West (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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NJ bill #A4436 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Expands "Daniel's Law" protections; requires Office of Information Privacy to establish portal for prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities and establishes penalties for failure to comply.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands "Daniel's Law," which protects the home addresses and personal information of certain public officials, to include members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. It also mandates the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) to create a secure online portal where private entities, referred to as "covered entities," must register and comply with procedures to prevent the disclosure of personal information of these protected individuals, known as "covered persons." Covered entities will be required to access this portal regularly to check for approved requests to withhold personal information and must certify their compliance. Failure to adhere to these requirements will result in civil penalties, with a notice and opportunity to correct violations before enforcement actions are taken, and individuals harmed by non-compliance can pursue civil action. The bill also defines new terms like "covered entity" and "covered information" and introduces penalties for private entities that fail to comply with the established procedures.
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Bill Summary: This bill expands protections provided under "Daniel's Law," which shields the home addresses and personal information of certain public officials and employees, to include members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. The bill also requires the Director of the Office of Information Privacy (OIP) in the Department of Community Affairs to establish a secure portal for the purpose of prohibiting disclosure of personal information by private entities. In addition, the bill establishes civil penalties for a private entity's failure to comply with the procedures and requirements established under the bill. Covered Persons Under Daniel's Law New Jersey's "Daniel's Law," P.L.2021, c.371, was enacted to prevent harm by limiting public access to personal information of certain public officials who request protection under the law. Currently, the protections are afforded to active, formerly active, or retired judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, and immediate family members residing in the same household as these individuals. This bill would extend those protections to members of the Legislature and municipal court administrators. Expanded Definitions The bill expands the meaning of certain terms under Daniel's law and establishes and defines several new terms. The new definitions include "covered entity," "covered information," "hashed," "hashed data," "hashed query," "hashing data," "hashed registry," "member of the Legislature," and "municipal court administrator." "Covered entity" is defined under the bill to mean a person, business, or association that discloses or re-discloses on the Internet the covered information of a covered person. "Covered information" means the home address or home telephone number of a covered person. "Municipal court administrator" is defined as a person employed by a county or municipality in accordance with subsection a. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10 and includes a deputy administrator and acting administrator designated as such in accordance with subsection b. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10. "Hashed" means the type of value produced by hashing data. "Hashed data" means data that has been hashed. Hashed data also may be referred to as "hash values," "hash codes," or "hashes." "Hashing data" means to input data into a cryptographic, one-way, collision-resistant formula or function that maps a bit string of arbitrary length to a fixed-length bit string to produce a cryptographically secure value. "Hashed query" means a query submitted to a hashed registry. "Hashed registry" means a table or index of hashed data. Under the bill, the definition of "authorized person" is expanded to include, with the covered person's written consent, (1) the covered person's employer; (2) any union, benevolent association, or other labor association in which the covered person is a member or to which the covered person pays dues; (3) or a person designated, in writing, by the covered person to serve as the covered person's agent. Establishment of New Secure Portal Binding on Private Actors Daniel's Law established the OIP, and required the director of the OIP to establish a secure portal for these public servants to apply for redaction protections. This bill requires the director of OIP to establish a separate secure portal for prohibiting the disclosure of personal information by private, covered entities. Specifically, the bill requires the director of OIP to establish:· a process for verifying and authenticating a request submitted by an authorized person for the redaction or nondisclosure of a covered person's covered information from certain records and Internet postings, as provided under current law;· a standard form through which an authorized person may submit or revoke a request for the redaction or nondisclosure of a covered person's covered information from certain records and Internet postings. The form is must:o require an authorized person to submit the covered information;o allow an authorized person to submit or revoke request for the redaction or nondisclosure of the covered information of a single person, or multiple persons on a single form;· reasonable security procedures and practices necessary to protect the information contained in the secure portal from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, destruction, or modification. The director is required to annually evaluate the security procedures and practices, and revise them as the director deems appropriate; and· an initial fee and, thereafter, an annual fee, for a covered entity to access the portal; · and implement procedures for maintaining on the portal independent, searchable registries of each type of covered information; and· a process for a covered entity to certify to the director each date that the covered entity has accessed the registry; the covered information for each covered person for whom the covered entity has processed a request; and each request to protect the covered information for a covered person that was approved by the director and received by the covered entity, but was unable to be processed by the covered entity and the reason the covered entity was unable to process the request. Required Certifications and Penalties The bill requires a covered entity to access the secure portal at least once during each 45-day period to determine whether a request to prevent disclosure of a covered person's covered information has been approved by the director. The bill further requires a covered entity to certify to the director not less than once during each 45-day period:· each date that the covered entity accessed the secure portal;· each covered person for whom the covered entity has processed a request approved by the director; and· each request on behalf of a covered person that was received by a covered entity and approved by the director, but that the covered entity was unable to process and the reason the covered entity was unable to process the request. In addition to any other penalty provided by law, a covered entity that fails to access the secure portal as required under the bill is be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $200 for each 45-day period that the entity fails to access the portal. Prior to initiating an enforcement action, the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs is required to issue a notice to the covered entity of the violation, and provide the covered entity an opportunity to cure the violation within 30 days of the notice. If the covered entity fails to cure the violation within the 30-day period, the commissioner shall initiate an enforcement action. The bill further provides that a covered entity that fails to comply with the requirements established under the bill will be liable to a covered person who is aggrieved by the entity's failure to comply. The covered person may bring a civil action in the Superior Court related to the violation.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lou Greenwald (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #S0210 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Public Records/Petitions for Injunctions for Protection Against Serious Violence by a Known Person
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create privacy protections for petitions seeking injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person. Specifically, the bill exempts from public disclosure petitions that are dismissed without a hearing or at an ex parte hearing, recognizing that unverified allegations in such documents could be defamatory and damage an individual's reputation. The bill also makes confidential any information that could identify the petitioner or respondent in such injunction petitions until the respondent is personally served with the documents. This confidentiality is intended to protect the physical safety and security of individuals seeking protection through injunctive proceedings, as well as law enforcement officers who must serve these documents. The bill includes a provision that it will only take effect if companion legislation (SB 32) is also adopted in the same legislative session. The changes apply to court records and official records, ensuring that sensitive information about potential serious violence protection cases remains private until appropriate legal steps have been taken.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for petitions, and the contents thereof, for injunctions for protection against serious violence by a known person; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information that can be used to identify a petitioner or respondent in such a petition for an injunction; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/16/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Barbara Sharief (D)*, Rosalind Osgood (D), Tracie Davis (D), Mack Bernard (D), Shev Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 10/16/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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NJ bill #A4083 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit disclosure of personal information concerning court administrators and deputy court administrators.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands "Daniel's Law," a law designed to protect the personal information of public servants, to include municipal court administrators and their immediate family members. The law, which currently prohibits the disclosure of home addresses and unlisted phone numbers for certain judicial officers, law enforcement, and child protective investigators, will now also protect this information for municipal court administrators. This means that government entities and private parties will be prohibited from publishing or otherwise making available the personal information of these individuals, with penalties including criminal prosecution and civil action for violations. The bill defines a municipal court administrator as someone employed by a county or municipality in that role, including acting or deputy administrators.
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Bill Summary: This bill expands "Daniel's Law," P.L.2020, c.125 (C.56:8-166.2 et al.), to prohibit the disclosure of personal information of municipal court administrators. The bill defines a municipal court administrator as a person employed by a county or municipality in accordance with subsection a. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10 and includes an employee designated as an acting or deputy administrator in accordance with subsection b. of N.J.S.A.2B:12-10. Currently, Daniel's Law: (1) prohibits the disclosure, by both governmental entities and private parties, of the home address of any active, formerly active, or retired federal, State, county, or municipal judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, or child protective investigators and employees of the Department of Children and Families; (2) prohibits disclosure of home addresses and unlisted telephone numbers for active or retired law enforcement officers, child protective investigators and employees of the Department of Children and Families, as well as active, formerly active, or retired judicial officers or prosecutors; and (3) permits criminal prosecution and statutory civil action concerning prohibited disclosures. The bill expands the scope of Daniel's Law to also include municipal court administrators and deputy administrators.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Annette Quijano (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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OK bill #HB3281 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Statutes and reports; Administrative Procedures Act; definitions; guidance documents; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Guidance Transparency Act, amends the state's Administrative Procedures Act to increase transparency regarding agency guidance documents, which are official statements or interpretations on legal, regulatory, or technical issues that are not considered major rules (defined as those costing $1 million or more over five years to implement or comply with) or nonmajor rules. The bill mandates that agencies must make these guidance documents, along with their exempt rules, available for public inspection on their websites and at their principal offices. Furthermore, agencies are required to submit all guidance documents to the Secretary of State on a quarterly basis for publication in an indexed, searchable electronic format, with a clear statement that these documents do not have the force of law unless otherwise authorized or incorporated into a contract or legal decision. The Secretary of State will maintain a record of these published guidance documents, including notices of any amendments or rescissions, ensuring that the public can access the most current and historical versions. The bill also clarifies that agencies cannot use internal policies or memorandums to amend, interpret, or expand upon statutes or rules, and any such actions are considered null and void. This legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Administrative Procedures Act; enacting the Guidance Transparency Act; amending 75 O.S. 2021, Sections 250.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 420, O.S.L. 2025, 250.4a, 250.9, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 7, O.S.L. 2024, and 302 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 250.3 and 250.9), which relate to definitions and other provisions; modifying definitions; providing for public inspection of guidance documents; providing for submission of guidance documents; prescribing requirements for publication; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Rob Hall (R)*, Micheal Bergstrom (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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NJ bill #A4093 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires any person or business entity that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of the State to establish and maintain a comprehensive information security program. This program must include administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the business's size, resources, and the amount of data it handles, and must be designed to protect the confidentiality and integrity of personal information. Key components of the program include designating employees to oversee security, identifying and assessing risks, providing employee training, implementing security policies for remote work, imposing disciplinary measures for violations, preventing terminated employees from accessing data, overseeing service providers through contracts and due diligence, restricting physical access to records, regularly monitoring systems, annually reviewing security measures, and documenting responses to security incidents. For electronic data, the program must also include secure user authentication, access controls, encryption of data transmitted wirelessly or over public networks, encryption of data on laptops and portable devices, firewall protection, up-to-date security software, and employee education on computer security. Violating these provisions will be considered an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, punishable by monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and potential damages for those harmed.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires any person, corporation, association, partnership or other legal entity that owns or licenses personal information about a resident of this State to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that is written in one or more readily accessible parts and contains administrative, technical, and physical safeguards that are necessary to protect the personal information. The bill provides that it would be an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, P.L.1960, c.39 (C.56:8-1 et seq.), to willfully, knowingly or recklessly violate the provisions of the bill. An unlawful practice is punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense. Additionally, a violation can result in ceaseand desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to those injured as a result of the violation.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Annette Quijano (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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IL bill #HB4267 • Last Action 02/19/2026
TWP CD QUORUM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Township Code to establish new quorum and voting requirements for township boards. Specifically, it states that three members of the township board will be considered a quorum, meaning that three members must be present for the board to conduct official business. Furthermore, for any motion, resolution, or ordinance to be adopted, it will require the affirmative vote of three board members, unless state law mandates a higher number for a particular action. This change aims to clarify and potentially streamline the decision-making process for township boards.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Township Code. Provides that 3 members of the township board shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. Provides that the affirmative vote of 3 members of the township board is necessary to adopt any motion, resolution, or ordinance, unless a greater number is otherwise required by State law.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
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CA bill #AB2130 • Last Action 02/19/2026
State Athletic Commission: boxing and mixed martial arts: sponsorship contracts.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the State Athletic Commission, which regulates boxing and mixed martial arts (MMA), to enter into sponsorship contracts that permit approved sponsors to have their names or logos displayed on the apparel of referees, commission staff, and ringside physicians, as well as on items associated with Indian tribes or nonprofit organizations. These contracts are not subject to standard state contracting rules and must not promote fake contests or illegal substances. Importantly, 25% of the revenue from these sponsorships will go into the Athletic Commission Fund to support referee training, while the remaining 75% will be divided between the Boxers’ Pension Fund (BP Fund) and the Mixed Martial Arts Retirement Benefit Fund (MMA Fund) based on how much revenue each sport generates. The bill also authorizes the commission to make a one-time payment from sponsorship proceeds to MMA fighters who would have qualified for retirement benefits if the vesting requirements had been in place earlier, and it adds an assistant chief athletic inspector in charge of training to the commission's staff.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 18613 and 18888.5 of, and to add Section 18829 to, the Business and Professions Code, relating to professions and vocations, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Matt Haney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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NJ bill #A4324 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Requires DOH to maintain emergency stockpile of insulin and authorizes dispensing of emergency supply of insulin to certain patients.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain an emergency stockpile of insulin, including the 10 most common brands and types used in New Jersey, and to regularly assess and replenish this stockpile based on supply chain conditions and anticipated needs. The DOH will also establish a program to provide emergency insulin at cost to individuals whose supply has run out before their next prescription can be filled, with reimbursement sought from health insurance plans or collected as cash. Additionally, pharmacists will be authorized to dispense a 30-day emergency supply of insulin once every 12 months under specific conditions, including having a record of a previous prescription and being unable to reach a prescriber, with a standing order from the Commissioner of Health facilitating this. Both the DOH and pharmacists must report emergency insulin dispensing to the prescription monitoring database to prevent individuals from receiving more than one emergency supply within a 12-month period, though the DOH can provide additional supplies based on demonstrated need. The bill also mandates that health insurers, Medicaid, and state employee health plans cover one emergency 30-day supply of insulin per year.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for patients to access emergency supplies of insulin and provides for insurance coverage of emergency insulin. Specifically, the bill requires the Department of Health (DOH) to maintain an adequate emergency stockpile of insulin as is necessary to meet the emergency needs of people in New Jersey whose insulin supply has or will run out before the person's next prescription may be filled. At a minimum, the emergency stockpile is include the 10 most common brands and types of insulin used by New Jersey residents. The DOH will be required to collaborate with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to determine which brands and types of insulin are most commonly used in New Jersey. In determining the quantity of insulin the DOH will need to maintain under the bill, the DOH will be required to take into account prevailing conditions in the State that may affect the need for and availability of insulin; take into account anticipated surges, over the next 90 days, in the need for emergency supplies of insulin; take into consideration the current state of the supply chain of insulin in the State, including, but not limited to, unit cost, recent price increases, overall availability, and delays in shipping times; and utilize any other tool as the DOH designates for use in determining the anticipated need for emergency insulin. The DOH will be required to reevaluate the adequacy of its emergency stockpile of insulin at least quarterly and acquire such additional supplies of insulin, and such additional brands and types of insulin, as it determines are necessary to meet the need for emergency insulin in New Jersey. The DOH will be required to develop a sourcing protocol to acquire insulin for its emergency stockpile that maximizes the cost effectiveness of the program and secures the best available consumer price for each insulin product. The DOH will be required to develop a program under which the DOH will furnish emergency insulin, at cost, to individuals whose insulin supply has or will run out before the person's next prescription may be filled. The DOH will be authorized to seek reimbursement for the emergency insulin from the person's health benefits plan, if any, or accept cash payment from the person. The department may establish standards and procedures to verify whether a person's insulin supply has or will run out before the person's next prescription may be filled. The bill additionally authorizes pharmacists to dispense an emergency 30-day supply of insulin once every 12 months, which emergency supply of insulin may be dispensed pursuant to a standing order issued by a prescriber or pursuant to the standing order issued by the DOH under the bill. In order to dispense emergency insulin to a person under the bill, the pharmacist will need to: have a record of a previous prescription for insulin for that person, which prescription was dispensed within the past year; have been unable to obtain authorization for an additional supply of insulin from an authorized prescriber; and ensure the amount of insulin dispensed in the emergency 30-day supply does not exceed the amount that was dispensed under the most recent prescription for insulin dispensed by the pharmacy to that person. The Commissioner of Health, or, if the commissioner is not a duly licensed physician, the Deputy Commissioner for Public Health Services, will be required to issue a standing order authorizing all licensed pharmacists in the State to dispense emergency insulin under the bill. The Commissioner of Health is to provide a copy of the standing order to the Board of Pharmacy, which will post a copy of the standing order on the board's Internet website and transmit a copy of the standing order to all licensed pharmacists in such a manner as the board deems appropriate. In general, individuals may not receive more than one emergency 30-day supply of insulin in a given 12-month period, regardless of whether the emergency insulin was dispensed by the DOH or a pharmacist. However, the bill authorizes the DOH to furnish additional emergency supplies of insulin to a person based on demonstrated need. The bill specifies that additional emergency supplies dispensed by the DOH over an emergency 30-day supply will not be subject to the insurance coverage requirements of the bill. The DOH and pharmacists will be required to report each emergency 30-day supply of insulin dispensed under the bill to the prescription monitoring database maintained pursuant to P.L.2007, c.244 (C.45:1-44 et al.) and will be required, prior to dispensing an emergency 30-day supply of insulin, to review the person's prescription monitoring information to determine whether the person was dispensed an emergency 30-day supply of insulin by the DOH or by a pharmacy in the preceding 12 months. The bill requires health insurers, Medicaid, the State Health Benefits Program, and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program to provide coverage for emergency 30-day supplies of insulin dispensed under the bill at least once every 12 months. The coverage requirement includes the health benefits plan of a hospital, medical or health service corporation, individual, small employer, large group commercial insurer, and health maintenance organization.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shanique Speight (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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OK bill #HB2945 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Abortion-inducing drugs; Protecting Moms and Babies Act; terms; exclusions; manufacture or distribute; mail, transport, deliver, prescribe, or provide; exception; qui tam actions; enforcement of prohibitions; defenses; statute of limitation; remedies; personal jurisdiction and applicability of state law; jurisdiction of appeals; protections from counteractions; severability clause; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Protecting Moms and Babies Act," establishes strict regulations on abortion-inducing drugs in Oklahoma, primarily focusing on prohibiting their manufacture, distribution, transportation, and provision. The bill defines an "abortion-inducing drug" as any substance prescribed with the intent of terminating a pregnancy, including specific medications like Mifeprex, misoprostol, and methotrexate. The legislation allows only qui tam (private party) actions to enforce these prohibitions, meaning individuals can sue on behalf of the state for violations. The bill creates several exceptions, such as using drugs to preserve the mother's life, remove ectopic pregnancies, or address medical conditions. Notably, the law provides significant financial incentives for qui tam plaintiffs, with potential awards of $100,000 per violation for certain plaintiffs like pregnant women, the father, sibling, or grandparent of the unborn child. The bill also includes extensive provisions to prevent other states from bringing "clawback" lawsuits against those who enforce this law and establishes specific jurisdictional rules that ensure Oklahoma courts have broad authority to hear such cases. The law is set to become effective on November 1, 2026, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still stand.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to abortion-inducing drugs; creating the Protecting Moms and Babies Act; defining terms; providing exclusions to whom a lawsuit can be brought against; prohibiting the manufacturing or distributing of abortion-inducing drugs; prohibiting mailing, transporting, delivering, prescribing, or providing an abortion-inducing drug; providing for certain exceptions to the prohibition; providing for only qui tam actions; providing qui tam enforcement of prohibitions relating to abortion-inducing drugs; establishing defenses; establishing what are not defenses; establishing a statute of limitation; providing remedies for a qui tam judgment; disallowing coordinated enforcement; providing for personal jurisdiction and applicability of state law; providing for jurisdiction of appeals; prohibiting application of other state's law; providing protections from certain counteractions; providing a severability clause; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jim Olsen (R)*, Brian Guthrie (R)*, Derrick Hildebrant (R), Shane Jett (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/19/2025
• Last Action: House Civil Judiciary Hearing (10:30:00 2/19/2026 Room 450)
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NJ bill #A4109 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Exempts handwritten signature from public disclosure; requires redaction when posted on Internet.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that any public agency posting documents online must redact any handwritten signatures before making them available, ensuring the original document remains unaltered. It also requires agencies to redact signatures from documents already posted online if a written request is submitted within seven business days. However, this protection does not apply to signatures on petitions for public office or ballot questions, nor to signatures of public officials on government records related to their duties. The Department of Community Affairs will publish notice of these requirements on its website. Furthermore, handwritten signatures are now exempt from disclosure under the open public records law, and any public record issued under that law must have signatures redacted.
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Bill Summary: This bill exempts handwritten signatures from public disclosure and requires redaction when documents containing handwritten signatures are posted on the Internet. The bill mandates that any public agency that posts or makes available on the Internet a document that contains the handwritten signature of any person is to redact the signature prior to making the document available on the Internet. The original document may not be altered pursuant to this bill. Upon written request by a person whose signature appears on a document that was posted on the Internet before enactment of the bill, the public agency is to redact that person's signature within seven business days from receipt of the request. The bill does not apply to signatures on a petition related to elective public office or for any ballot question. It also does not apply to the signature of any person holding a public office, employment, or position when the signature is on a government record required to be made or maintained within the scope of that person's office, employment, or position. The bill requires the Department of Community Affairs to publish notice of the requirements of this bill on its Internet website. The bill also exempts handwritten signatures from disclosure under the open public records law and requires redaction from a public record when issued pursuant thereto.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
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IA bill #HF2638 • Last Action 02/19/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(Formerly HF 2388.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that certain information regarding the departure of government employees, contractors, or appointees is considered a public record, meaning it can be accessed by the public. Specifically, it mandates that the last date an individual worked for a government body, and any payments or benefits they received beyond their regular compensation for work performed up to that last day, must be disclosed. This applies regardless of how this information is documented, whether in written agreements or other arrangements, and aims to increase transparency in government employment separations.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record. Code section 22.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies. However, Code section 22.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement. Such information includes the last date of work and any moneys or benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 350.
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MN bill #HF3476 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Patient-Centered Care program to improve health outcomes, reduce state healthcare costs, and increase transparency for public health programs like Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. It authorizes direct state payments to healthcare providers for services rendered to eligible enrollees, moving away from current managed care contracts. The state may contract with administrative services organizations (ASOs) to handle administrative tasks like claims processing and bill payment, but these ASOs will not bear financial risk. In counties using a county-based purchasing (CBP) system, these CBPs can act as ASOs. The bill also expands care coordination services, which can be provided by interdisciplinary teams and focus on patient navigation, eligibility assistance, transportation, chronic disease management, and behavioral health integration, with budgets based on operational costs and community needs, not risk. Furthermore, it prohibits the renewal of contracts with managed care plans for these programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing laws and appropriates money for the transition, care coordination, and provider recruitment.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing a Patient-Centered Care program; authorizing direct state payments to health care providers; authorizing contracting with administrative services organizations; appropriating money; making conforming changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 62Q.1841, subdivision 1; 62U.03, subdivisions 1, 10; 62U.06, subdivision 2; 62W.14; 256B.021, subdivision 4; 256B.0625, subdivisions 56a, 58; 256B.072, subdivisions 1, 2; 256B.0757, subdivision 6; 256B.198; 256L.01, subdivision 7; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 256B.0625, subdivision 56; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 256; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0753; 256B.0755.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 4 : Tina Liebling (D)*, Robert Bierman (D), Andy Smith (D), Erin Koegel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
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NH bill #HB1777 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Relative to the enhanced 911 system fund.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 (E911) system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishing clear guidelines for allowable and prohibited uses. Specifically, the bill permits funds to be used for operational expenses of Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), acquisition and maintenance of communication systems, technology for call transmission and routing, and personnel costs directly supporting 911 operations. Prohibited uses include subsidizing commercial wireless infrastructure, funding general public safety expenditures unrelated to 911, administrative overhead not tied to 911 service delivery, and expenditures for multi-purpose systems where the primary use does not support 911 operations. The bill introduces enforcement mechanisms, allowing citizens to file complaints about unauthorized fund usage and giving the Department of Safety and Enhanced 911 Commission oversight powers to review and potentially refer violations to the Department of Justice. Additionally, the bill mandates financial transparency by requiring the Department of Safety to maintain separate accounting of fund revenues and expenditures and to publish an annual report detailing fund usage, while ensuring that sensitive personal information remains confidential. The legislation aims to ensure that E911 funds are used exclusively for their intended purpose of supporting emergency communication services.
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Bill Summary: This bill restricts the use of Enhanced 911 system funds to expenditures that directly support 911 call delivery and dispatch operations, establishes enforcement mechanisms for unauthorized use, and enhanced financial transparency and oversight.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Hakken-Phillips (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Lay HB1777 on Table (Rep. Vose): Motion Adopted DV 217-122 02/19/2026 House Journal 5
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CA bill #AB2122 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Infractions: warrants and penalties.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform the legal process for infractions, which are minor offenses typically handled with tickets and fines, by significantly limiting the issuance of arrest warrants. Specifically, it proposes to prevent bench warrants, which are court-issued arrest warrants, from being issued when the underlying offense is an infraction, thereby preventing minor violations from escalating into potential jail time. The bill also repeals the misdemeanor charge for failing to pay bail in installments or fines for traffic violations and removes the authorization for arrest warrants in such cases, instead allowing for civil assessments or driver's license impoundment for infractions. Furthermore, it modifies existing laws to ensure that the misdemeanor for failing to appear in court only applies when the underlying charge is not an infraction, and it removes the requirement for courts to report certain convictions to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) when the underlying charge is an infraction. The overall intent is to eliminate arrest warrants for infractions, addressing concerns that the current system can lead to a two-tiered justice system and disproportionately impact low-income individuals and minority communities, effectively creating a form of debtor's prison.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 19.7, 853.7, 853.8, 978.5, and 1043 of the Penal Code, and to amend Sections 1803, 40508, 40510.5, 40512, 40512.5, 40514, and 40515 of the Vehicle Code, relating to crimes.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Ash Kalra (D)*, Josh Lowenthal (D)*, John Harabedian (D), Sasha Perez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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NJ bill #A4420 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Provides for the designation of new charter school authorizers and additional modifications of the charter school program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the types of entities that can authorize charter schools, allowing public institutions of higher education and local school boards to become "charter school authorizers," which are organizations responsible for approving, overseeing, and renewing charter schools. The Commissioner of Education will establish an application process for these new authorizers and will oversee their performance, with the power to take corrective action. The bill also specifies that the Commissioner will be the sole authorizer for certain types of charter schools, including those that are single-gender, focus on students with individualized education programs (IEPs) or diverse learners, or are primarily online. Additionally, the bill broadens who can establish a charter school to include for-profit private entities, allows nonpublic schools to convert to charter status under certain conditions (like prohibiting religious instruction), and permits local school boards or the Commissioner to convert existing public schools into charter schools. The application process for charter schools is streamlined for those with founders who are already designated as "high performing" or "approved operators," and applications can now be submitted at any time. The bill also removes the requirement for all charter school teachers and staff to hold New Jersey certification, eliminates streamlined tenure for charter school employees, and allows for charter renewals of five to ten years. It also prioritizes enrollment for children of charter school founders or staff, grants charter schools the first right to purchase or lease closed public school facilities, and exempts new charter schools from most state and local regulations except for academic standards, testing, civil rights, and student health and safety. Finally, the bill adjusts transportation responsibilities for charter school students and allows the Commissioner to modify funding for online charter schools.
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Bill Summary: Under the "Charter School Program Act of 1995," P.L.1995, c.426 (C.18A:36A-1 et seq.), the Commissioner of Education is granted the authority to approve applications for the establishment of charter schools and to regulate and oversee their operations. This bill would permit public institutions of higher education in New Jersey to also act as charter school authorizers. Local boards of education would also be permitted to act as charter school authorizers, but only for charter schools which would be located within the geographic boundaries of the district. Under the bill, the commissioner must establish an application process for the designation of eligible authorizer applicants as charter school authorizers. The commissioner may designate one or more eligible authorizer applicants to serve as charter school authorizers and must execute an authorizing contract with each approved charter school authorizer prior to that entity commencing charter school authorizing. The commissioner will establish the responsibilities of charter school authorizers. Those responsibilities will include: · soliciting charter school applications;· denying or approving charter school applications;· negotiating and executing performance contracts with approved charter schools that articulate the rights and responsibilities of each party;· conducting oversight of charter schools; and· designing and implementing a process that uses comprehensive data to make merit-based renewal and revocation decisions regarding charter schools. The commissioner has responsibility for the ongoing oversight of the performance and effectiveness of the charter school authorizers, and may at any time take corrective action against an authorizer, including terminating an authorizer's designation as an authorizer. The commissioner may also revoke a charter granted by an authorizer and may review and amend charter school performance contracts entered into by the authorizer. The bill specifies that the commissioner will be the sole authorizer option for charter schools and charter school applicants that: 1) limit admission to a single gender; 2) focus on providing programs and settings for children with individualized education programs or seek to advance the skills of diverse learners; and 3) focus on on-line learning as the primary component of their educational model. The bill expands the list of entities that may establish a charter school, including private entities that would realize a profit from the operation of the charter school. Nonpublic schools under the bill would also be able to convert to charter school status if certain criteria are met, including a certification by the charter school applicant that the school would prohibit religious instruction, events, and activities that promote religious views. The bill would also permit a local board of education to convert a district school to a charter school, and the commissioner to convert a failing public school to a charter school. An application to establish a charter school may be submitted at any time during the school year to the charter school authorizer. Notice of the filing of the application must be posted immediately on the charter school authorizer's website. Notice of the application filing must also be provided, either through the mail or electronically, to the school district superintendents and boards of education in which there are students who will be eligible for enrollment in the charter school. The charter school authorizer must make a decision on the application within 150 days of receipt of the application, and provide notice of its final decision to the same entities to which it provided notice of the filing of the application. A charter school authorizer is prohibited from approving a charter school application if another authorizer has denied that application within the prior six months. The bill also provides that certain charter school applicants will be eligible for a streamlined application process. A charter school applicant will be eligible for this process if the charter school founder has been designated a "high performing charter school" by the commissioner, or if the charter school founder is designated as an "approved operator" by the commissioner. The bill also does the following:· eliminates the current requirement that all classroom teachers and professional support staff at a charter school hold the appropriate New Jersey certification;· eliminates streamline tenure for charter school employees;· provides that a charter school renewal may be for a period of not less than five years and not more than ten years, instead of the current five-year renewal period;· requires the Commissioner of Education to actively encourage the establishment of charter schools that focus on scientifically-based inclusive practices that advance the academic, behavioral, and social skills of diverse learners in all classrooms, and assist in the return of students from out-of-district segregated placements into public school settings;· provides that a priority for enrollment in a charter school may be given to a student whose parent or guardian is a founder of the charter school or a student whose parent or guardian is a teaching staff member of the charter school;· provides that if a nonpublic school converts to a charter school, the students enrolled in the nonpublic school prior to the conversion will be eligible to continue enrollment at the school after its conversion;· gives charter schools the right of first refusal to purchase or lease at or below fair market value a closed public school facility or property, and requires the department to maintain on its website a list of all school districts where a public school facility or property has been advertised as for sale or lease;· exempts new charter schools from all State laws and regulations and any regulations of the local district that are applicable to public schools and public school officers and employees, except those pertaining to academic standards, assessment, testing, civil rights, the open public records act, and student health and safety;· authorizes the commissioner to adjust the amount of funds that a school district is required by law to pay to a charter school, if that charter school focuses on on-line learning as the primary component of its educational model; and · provides that it will be the district of residence's responsibility to provide transportation or aid-in-lieu-of transportation to charter school pupils attending an elementary school more than two miles from the pupil's home, and for high school pupils living more than two and one half miles from school, provided the charter school is not more than 20 miles from the pupil's home.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/22/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Webber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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MA bill #H5131 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Empowering municipalities and local governments
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to empower municipalities and local governments by making several changes to existing laws. Key provisions include defining "remote participation" to allow for virtual attendance at public meetings, clarifying the term "select board" to include city mayors, and establishing a "Double Pole Municipal Fund" to support municipalities in utility pole replacement projects. The bill also updates procurement thresholds for governmental bodies, allows for more flexible use of grant funds by municipalities, and requires cities and towns to report cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, it introduces new rules for remote participation in town meetings, allows for the combination of town treasurer and tax collector positions, and enables the formation of regional boards of assessors. The bill also modifies regulations regarding the financing of municipal projects, the management of regional school district funds, and the use of fentanyl test strips, while also adjusting rules for unemployment benefits and alcoholic beverage sales hours.
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Bill Summary: Empowering municipalities and local governments
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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UT bill #HB0061 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Navajo Trust Fund Amendments
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law concerning the Navajo Trust Fund by changing the frequency of board meetings from "once every other month" to "quarterly," and requiring the board to review and approve "a policy, projection, rule, criteria, procedure, form, standard, or performance goal" rather than a broader list of items. It also makes records related to the fund's investment activities exempt from public disclosure under the Government Records Access and Management Act. Additionally, the bill modifies the duties of the trust administrator, requiring them to review "the" potential sources of fund revenues instead of "all," and to prepare "an annual projection" of money available for "a Navajo program" instead of "projections" for "Navajo programs." The trust administrator will also now establish and maintain a record system for "a record" relating to the fund's property and operations, and review "an existing and proposed program" instead of "programs." The bill also changes reporting requirements to be "quarterly" instead of "monthly" for the trust administrator's activities and fund status, and requires the trust administrator to call "an additional meeting" of the Din Advisory Committee when necessary. Finally, the bill specifies that expenditures from the fund are for the health, education, and general welfare of Navajo Indians residing in San Juan County, including expenditures for roads and utilities, and will take effect on May 6, 2026.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill addresses the Navajo Trust Fund.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Christine Watkins (R)*, Ron Winterton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House/ enrolled bill to Printing in Clerk of the House
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KS bill #HB2270 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports and updating statutes related to services provided by the chief information technology officer.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to statutes concerning information technology services in Kansas, primarily by updating the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Information Technology Officer and the Chief Information Security Officer. Key provisions include authorizing the Chief Information Security Officer to receive audit reports, expanding the services provided by the office of information technology services to include cloud services, and clarifying that cloud computing services within the executive branch must be performed or contracted through the office of information technology services, with software as a service applications needing to be registered and inventoried. The bill also grants the Chief Information Technology Officer more authority over telecommunications services and equipment procurement, and updates the definition of telecommunications services to exclude data processing services. Additionally, it outlines new strategic and operational responsibilities for the executive chief information technology officer, such as developing enterprise-wide IT strategies, establishing operational standards, and analyzing IT expenditures for efficiencies. Finally, the bill repeals certain existing sections of law related to these matters.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning information technology; relating to services provided by the chief information technology officer; authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports; amending K.S.A. 46-1135, 75-4704, 75-4705, and 75-4709 and 75-4710 and K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 75-7205 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Legislative Modernization
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: House Stricken from Calendar by Rule 1507
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IN bill #HB1040 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Battery against school and healthcare employees.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to increase penalties for battery against school and healthcare employees and requires employers to report workplace batteries. Specifically, it amends existing laws to enhance penalties for battery committed against health care employees and school employees, clarifying that this enhancement applies when the employee is acting within the scope of their employment, commuting to or from work, or in retaliation for their work, unless the perpetrator is detained or committed under IC 12-26. The bill also introduces a new requirement for employers of health care or school employees to submit semiannual reports to the department of labor detailing workplace batteries, including information about the incident, the victim's job title, and the circumstances surrounding the battery, starting July 1, 2027. Additionally, it refines the definition of a "Department of Child Services (DCS) employee" for the purpose of battery enhancements to include only those whose responsibilities involve directly supervising, providing services to, or interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation.
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Bill Summary: Battery against school and healthcare employees. Increases the penalty for battery on certain health care employees and school employees. Specifies that the enhancement for battery committed against a department of child services (DCS) employee applies only to those DCS employees whose responsibilities include personally supervising a child or parent, personally providing services to a child or parent, or personally interviewing a child or parent as part of an investigation. Requires the employer of a health care or school employee who is the victim of battery to make a semiannual report to the department of labor concerning workplace batteries.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Wendy McNamara (R)*, Karen Engleman (R), Brad Barrett (R), Tonya Pfaff (D), Aaron Freeman (R), Cyndi Carrasco (R), Jeff Raatz (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Second reading: amended, ordered engrossed
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CA bill #AB2073 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Child protection: safe surrender.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing "safe surrender" law, which allows parents to anonymously leave newborns 72 hours old or younger at designated safe-surrender sites without facing child abandonment charges. The bill introduces the concept of an "infant safety device," which is a climate-controlled, alarm-equipped, and anonymously operated device that can be installed at safe-surrender sites. If a parent places a child in such a device, they would also be protected from prosecution for child abandonment. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "infant safety device," "lawful custody," and "personnel" within the context of safe surrender, and requires safe-surrender sites that install these devices to regularly check and test them.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1255.7 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 271.5 of the Penal Code, relating to child protection.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Natasha Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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CA bill #AB2086 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Pest control licenses: personal information: confidentiality.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect the personal information of individuals who apply for, hold, or are renewing pest control licenses and certificates. It amends existing law to prevent this "personal information," defined as anything that identifies an individual other than their name and mailing address (including photos, social security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and medical or disability information), from being considered a public record. This means it will be exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act, which generally requires government agencies to make public records available for inspection. However, the bill allows the Department of Pesticide Regulation to disclose an applicant or licensee's address of record, but it also requires the department to permit individuals to use a post office box or other alternate address instead of their home address. The bill also clarifies that the department can still collect physical addresses for internal administrative use, not for public disclosure. Additionally, it adds a reference to this new confidentiality provision within the Government Code, which lists various types of records that are exempt from public disclosure. The Legislature has made findings that this limitation on public access is necessary to protect the privacy of pest control professionals.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 11457 to the Food and Agricultural Code, and to amend Section 7930.180 of the Government Code, relating to pest control.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Stan Ellis (R)*, Jeff Gonzalez (R)*, Juan Alanis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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KY bill #SB215 • Last Action 02/19/2026
AN ACT relating to school districts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to how Kentucky school districts are managed and governed, including ensuring that school curriculum, textbooks, and digital learning materials are subject to the Open Records Act, which allows the public to access government records, and that residents' rights to "fair use" of these materials are protected. It also modifies the process for appointing and removing school superintendents, requiring those with compensation exceeding the state's education commissioner to be confirmed by the Senate, lowering the vote threshold for removal from four-fifths to a majority of the local board, and removing the need for state commissioner approval for removal while adding an appeal process for the superintendent. Additionally, the bill establishes one-year terms for the chair and vice-chair of local school boards, mandates that superintendents report on closed personnel investigations to the board for oversight, and makes candidates ineligible for school board membership if they represent district employees in disputes against the district. It also requires school board members to undergo training on the Open Records and Open Meetings Acts, allows for the hiring of relatives of board members, and prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes from being employed by a superintendent, while also requiring superintendents to report on past closed personnel investigations to the board.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 160.290 to ensure public school curriculum, textbooks, and instructional materials, including digital learning materials, remain subject to the Open Records Act and that districts protect a resident's fair use rights; amend KRS 160.350 to require a superintendent with total annual compensation greater than the commissioner of education to be subject to confirmation by the Senate; require a majority vote instead of a four-fifths vote of local board of education members to remove a superintendent; delete requirements for approval from the commissioner of education to remove a superintendent; provide an appeal process for the superintendent; amend KRS 160.160 to establish a 1 year term for chair and vice chair of a local board of education; require superintendents to submit reports on closed personnel investigations to the local board of education for the purposes of policy oversight and evaluation of the superintendent's performance; amend KRS 160.180 to make ineligible a candidate for membership on a board of education who engages or serves as an officer or director of an organization that represents district employees in employment or legal matters against the district; require Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act training for local board of education members; make conforming changes; permit the hiring of relatives of a local board of education member; amend KRS 160.380 to prohibit a person convicted of certain specified crimes from being employed by a superintendent; require superintendents to submit reports on previous personnel investigations closed during the superintendent's contract to the local board of education within 30 days of the effective date of this Act.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lindsey Tichenor (R)*, Gary Boswell (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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WA bill #HB2176 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Exempting information in collaborative drug therapy agreements from disclosure under the public records act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the state's public records act to add a new exemption for collaborative drug therapy agreements (CDTAs), which are legal documents that outline how pharmacists can work with other healthcare providers to manage patient medications. Specifically, the bill makes CDTAs and their attachments confidential and not subject to public disclosure, with one key exception: if a CDTA becomes the basis for a disciplinary action against a licensed healthcare professional, it can be disclosed. However, even in such cases, any personally identifiable information about individuals other than the disciplined professional must remain confidential. The bill defines personally identifiable information as including names, mailing addresses, credential numbers, email addresses, and practice site facility addresses and phone numbers. This exemption is designed to protect the privacy of healthcare providers and patients involved in collaborative medication management while still allowing transparency in cases of professional misconduct. The provision falls under the broader category of health care information exemptions in the state's public records law and is governed by rules established by the pharmacy quality assurance commission.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to exempting information in collaborative drug 2 therapy agreements from disclosure under the public records act; and 3 amending RCW 42.56.360. 4
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• Introduced: 12/19/2025
• Added: 12/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : My-Linh Thai (D)*, Lisa Parshley (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Julia Reed (D), Janice Zahn (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Mary Fosse (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 12/19/2025
• Last Action: House Rules "X" file.
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WA bill #HB2661 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Establishing the legislative task force on public records act modernization consisting of eight voting members and four nonvoting legislators.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a legislative task force to modernize the state's public records act, which is a law ensuring public access to government information. The task force will examine how frivolous, retaliatory, or harassing public records requests, particularly those impacting school districts, can be deterred while maintaining transparency and broad public access. The joint legislative audit and review committee will lead this examination, potentially forming a work group with representatives from various government and media organizations, and will report its findings and recommendations by October 1, 2027, after which this section of the bill will expire.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to establishing the legislative task force on 2 public records act modernization consisting of eight voting members 3 and four nonvoting legislators; creating new sections; and providing 4 an expiration date. 5
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Skyler Rude (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2026
• Last Action: House Rules "X" file.
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VT bill #S0249 • Last Action 02/19/2026
An act relating to hospital collaboration and state action immunity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows hospitals and health systems in Vermont to collaborate on initiatives aimed at cost containment, improving access to care, enhancing quality, preserving rural hospitals, or advancing the state's healthcare strategy, and to be protected from antitrust lawsuits under a legal concept called "state action immunity." To qualify for this immunity, these collaborations must be authorized and actively supervised by the Secretary of Human Services, who will review and approve any proposed collaborations and their specific initiatives to ensure they align with the state's health policy goals. Hospitals and health systems can share necessary cost, utilization, workforce, and quality data during these approved collaborations without violating antitrust laws. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify that these approved hospital collaborations are exempt from certain prohibitions against unfair competition and criminal antitrust violations.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to allow hospitals and health systems to collaborate on efforts that align with or further Vermont’s health policy goals and to provide for sufficient State supervision of the collaborations to qualify for state action immunity under federal and State antitrust law.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Collamore (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (09:30:00 2/19/2026 Room 17)
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CA bill #AB2062 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Personal information: data breaches.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes minor, non-substantive changes to existing California law, specifically Section 1798.29 of the Civil Code, which is part of the Information Practices Act of 1977. This law requires agencies that own or manage computerized data containing personal information to notify individuals if their unencrypted personal information, or encrypted personal information along with its encryption key, is compromised in a data breach. The bill's amendments are primarily to correct minor grammatical errors or inconsistencies in the existing text, ensuring the law remains clear and functional without altering its core requirements for data breach notifications.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1798.29 of the Civil Code, relating to information privacy.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Patterson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 21.
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VT bill #H0204 • Last Action 02/19/2026
An act relating to the collection and recycling of waste motor vehicle tires
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive waste motor vehicle tire collection and recycling program in Vermont that will require manufacturers to create and implement waste tire stewardship plans starting in 2027. The legislation defines key terms like "motor vehicle tire," "waste tire," and "manufacturer," and requires that manufacturers either individually or through a waste tire stewardship organization submit a plan to the Secretary of Natural Resources for collecting and managing waste tires. Key provisions include mandating free collection of waste tires from covered entities, establishing collection locations in each county, setting a collection rate goal of 50 percent in the first year, and requiring that at least 50 percent of collected tires be recycled or reused. Manufacturers must pay an annual $15,000 fee and submit annual reports detailing their collection efforts. The bill also includes penalties for manufacturers who fail to meet collection goals, with fines ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 per tire based on performance. Retailers will be prohibited from selling motor vehicle tires from manufacturers not participating in an approved stewardship plan, and the legislation provides mechanisms for reimbursement between manufacturers and waste tire stewardship organizations for tire collection costs. The overall goal is to create an environmentally responsible system for managing and disposing of waste motor vehicle tires in Vermont.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish an extended producer responsibility program for waste motor vehicle tires.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Taylor (R)*, Leanne Harple (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/11/2025
• Last Action: House Committee on Environment Hearing (14:00:00 2/19/2026 Room EA)
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MN bill #HF1925 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Nurse Licensure Compact created, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes Minnesota's participation in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), a multi-state agreement that allows nurses to practice across participating states with a single multistate license. The bill comprehensively defines the compact's provisions, including detailed requirements for obtaining and maintaining a multistate nursing license, such as graduating from an approved nursing program, passing the NCLEX exam, having an unencumbered license, passing a criminal background check, and maintaining a valid Social Security number. The compact creates an Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators to oversee implementation, with powers to establish rules, collect information, resolve disputes, and take enforcement actions. Nurses will be able to practice in any participating state under their home state's license, but must comply with the practice laws of the state where they are providing care. The bill also establishes a coordinated licensure information system to track nurse licensing and disciplinary actions across states, ensuring public safety and facilitating easier professional mobility for nurses. The compact will become effective on July 1, 2025, and requires at least 26 states to enact the legislation before it becomes binding. An appropriation is included to support the Board of Nursing's implementation of the compact.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to health occupations; creating a Nurse Licensure Compact; appropriating money; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2025
• Added: 03/06/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 3 : Joe Schomacker (R)*, Bobbie Harder (R), James Gordon (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/04/2025
• Last Action: House Health Finance and Policy (13:00:00 2/18/2026 )
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IL bill #SB2171 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "commercial purpose" in the context of public record requests. Specifically, it clarifies that a commercial purpose includes not only selling or reselling public records, but also any use that advances the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made. The bill maintains an important exception for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations, which will not have their requests considered commercial if the principal purpose is to disseminate news, create opinion pieces, or conduct research and education. This modification aims to provide more precise guidance on what constitutes a commercial purpose when requesting public records, potentially helping public bodies better understand and respond to information requests while protecting the interests of organizations seeking information for public benefit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, as used in the Act, the term "commercial purpose" means, among other things, the use of any part of a public record or records, or information derived from public records, in any form for any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf the request is made.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D), Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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IL bill #SB2170 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-RECURRENT REQUESTERS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the definition and treatment of "recurrent requesters" by reducing the number of record requests that qualify a person as a recurrent requester. Specifically, the bill lowers the thresholds from 50 to 40 total requests in 12 months, from 15 to 10 requests within a 30-day period, and from 7 to 5 requests within a 7-day period. The bill also extends the response time for public bodies from 21 to 30 business days when handling requests from recurrent requesters. Additionally, the bill specifies that notice of recurrent requester status must be provided only once every 30 days, and it introduces a new provision making it a violation of the Act for designated recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain public records without disclosing their status. The changes aim to balance the public's right to access information with the administrative burden on public bodies, while maintaining exceptions for news media, non-profit, scientific, and academic organizations whose requests are made for informational, educational, or research purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Reduces the number of record requests that must be made for a person to be considered a recurrent requester under the Act. Provides that public bodies must respond to requests from recurrent requesters with 30 (rather than 21) days after receipt of a request. Specifies that notice that requests are being treated as recurrent requests must be provided only once every 30 days. Provides that it is a violation of the Act for persons designated as recurrent requesters to knowingly obtain a public record without disclosing their status as recurrent requesters.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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IL bill #SB3348 • Last Action 02/18/2026
ASSAULT WEAPONS - AFFIDAVIT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that if the laws concerning the manufacture, possession, delivery, sale, and purchase of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges are declared unconstitutional by a court, and all appeals are exhausted or expired, the Illinois State Police must immediately and permanently destroy all endorsement affidavits and any related information collected from these affidavits that are in their possession or held by any law enforcement agency. An "endorsement affidavit" is a sworn statement required for individuals to lawfully possess certain firearms that would otherwise be prohibited, after the effective date of the law. This provision ensures that if the underlying laws are struck down, the data collected from individuals registering these firearms is also permanently eliminated.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that, should provisions regarding manufacture, possession, delivery, sale, and purchase of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and .50 caliber cartridges be found to be unconstitutional by a court with all appeals exhausted or expired, the Illinois State Police shall immediately and permanently destroy or have destroyed each endorsement affidavit and all information collected from the endorsement affidavit in possession of the Illinois State Police and any law enforcement agency.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: To Firearms
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OH bill #HB565 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Enact the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Ohio's Public Records Law to add additional protections for grand jurors by exempting certain personally identifiable information from public disclosure. Specifically, the bill adds three new categories of protected information to the existing list of records that are not considered public records: the name of a grand juror, the actual personal residential address of a grand juror, and the signature of a grand jury foreperson. These protections apply to grand jurors who have been impaneled and have sworn an oath under section 2939.06 of the Revised Code. The bill is named the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act, and it aims to safeguard the personal information of individuals serving on grand juries by preventing such details from being publicly disclosed. This change is part of Ohio's broader public records law, which already contains numerous exceptions to what can be considered a public record, such as medical records, certain law enforcement records, and personal information of various public service workers.
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Bill Summary: To amend section 149.43 of the Revised Code to exempt from disclosure under Public Records Law, the name and address of a grand juror and the signature of a grand-jury foreperson, and to name this act the Grand Jury Privacy and Protection Act.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 10 : Dontavius Jarrells (D)*, Mike Odioso (R)*, Sean Brennan (D), Meredith Lawson-Rowe (D), Jean Schmidt (R), Eric Synenberg (D), Cecil Thomas (D), Dan Troy (D), Terrence Upchurch (D), Erika White (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: House Judiciary Odioso, 3rd Hearing, Opponent/Interested Party Testimony (11:00:00 2/18/2026 Room 122)
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KY bill #SB209 • Last Action 02/18/2026
AN ACT relating to the establishment of the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel, an independent entity attached to the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, to conduct comprehensive reviews of all deaths occurring while individuals are in the custody of law enforcement agencies, county or regional jails, or facilities operated by the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice, including those run by private contractors. The panel will not review deaths in non-residential programs or of individuals who are absent without leave, escapees, or on long-term transfer. The panel will consist of 16 non-voting ex officio members representing various government offices and organizations, and 7 voting members including retired judges, pathologists, a mental health professional, and citizens. These voting members will elect a chairperson and establish panel procedures, with terms of two years and provisions for recusal and removal. The panel is mandated to meet at least quarterly, collect and review reports related to detainee deaths, and can request further information from relevant agencies. It will post updates on its findings and recommendations online, submit an annual report to state officials and legislative bodies, and its meetings discussing individual cases may be held in closed session, with a summary provided afterward. Information provided to the panel will remain confidential and exempt from public records requests, with copies destroyed after review, though panel members are protected from liability except for violations of confidentiality rules. The Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee will conduct an annual evaluation of the panel's operations.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 441 to establish the External Detainee Fatality Review Panel to conduct comprehensive reviews of all fatalities of individuals detained by law enforcement, in county or regional jails, or in any facility operated by the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or an entity under contract with either department; establish membership and duties of the panel; set a schedule for appointment of members.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Keturah Herron (D)*, Craig Richardson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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MI bill #HB5313 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Health: licensing; setting aside certain disciplinary records; provide for, and modify certain continuing education requirements and sanctions. Amends secs. 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033 & 17533 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16211 et seq.) & adds secs. 16211a & 16231b.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several sections of Michigan's Public Health Code, focusing on licensing, disciplinary records, and continuing education requirements for healthcare professionals. The key provisions include creating a new process for setting aside certain disciplinary records after a specified period, with specific eligibility criteria such as successfully completing the terms of a final order and having no additional disciplinary actions for seven years. The bill reduces the required continuing education hours for physicians from 150 to 75 hours and requires medical and osteopathic boards to review continuing education subjects every five years to ensure their ongoing relevance. Additionally, the bill establishes a new procedure for handling potential continuing education violations, where the department will first issue a letter to the licensee allowing them 60 days to provide proof of completed education before taking formal disciplinary action. The bill also modifies investigation and disciplinary procedures, including adding new grounds for disciplinary action and specifying potential sanctions, and introduces more detailed provisions about conflicts of interest in investigation panels. Notably, the bill aims to provide more flexibility and opportunities for healthcare professionals to address past disciplinary issues while maintaining public safety standards.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"by amending sections 16211, 16216, 16221, 16226, 16231, 16238, 17033, and 17533 (MCL 333.16211, 333.16216, 333.16221, 333.16226, 333.16231, 333.16238, 333.17033, and 333.17533), section 16211 as amended and section 16238 as added by 1993 PA 79, section 16216 as amended by 2014 PA 413, sections 16221 and 16226 as amended by 2023 PA 209, section 16231 as amended by 2017 PA 249, and sections 17033 and 17533 as amended by 1994 PA 234, and by adding sections 16211a and 16231b.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 15 : Matthew Bierlein (R)*, Doug Wozniak (R), Matt Maddock (R), Joe Aragona (R), J.R. Roth (R), Nancy DeBoer (R), Mike Hoadley (R), Ron Robinson (R), Jason Woolford (R), Greg Alexander (R), Steve Frisbie (R), Timmy Beson (R), Mark Tisdel (R), Cam Cavitt (R), Luke Meerman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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VA bill #HB266 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Child abuse and neglect; creates centralized intake and validity determination.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill centralizes the intake and validity determination process for child abuse and neglect reports, shifting responsibility from local departments of social services to the state Department of Social Services. Under the new system, any report or complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department must be immediately forwarded to the state's centralized intake system. The state Department of Social Services will then be responsible for evaluating these reports and determining their validity. This change aims to streamline the process and ensure consistent handling of child abuse and neglect allegations across the state, moving away from the current requirement for local departments to be equipped to handle all intake and validity decisions themselves.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized intake and validity determination for child abuse and neglect. Creates a centralized system for intake for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. The bill directs the Department of Social Services to be the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect and specifies that the Department shall determine the validity of such reports and complaints. Under current law, local departments of social services are the agency responsible for the intake of reports and complaints of child abuse and it determines the validity of such reports and complaints. The bill eliminates the requirement that local departments must be capable of receiving and responding to reports and complaints of abuse or neglect and instead requires that any complaint of child abuse or neglect received by a local department shall be immediately forwarded to the Department's child abuse and neglect intake system.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anne Ferrell Tata (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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IA bill #HSB721 • Last Action 02/18/2026
A bill for an act relating to the establishment of a state-based exchange, creation of a state-based exchange fund, state innovation waivers, and including effective date provisions.
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: This bill relates to the establishment of a state-based exchange and the creation of a state-based exchange fund. The bill defines “state-based exchange” as a state, federal, or partnership exchange or marketplace operating in the state pursuant to section 1311 of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pub. L. No. 111-148. The bill requires the commissioner of insurance (commissioner) to develop and submit an application for a state innovation waiver pursuant to Code section 505.18A on or before December 31, 2026. Under the bill, at the direction of the governor, the commissioner shall have the authority to create, establish, implement, administer, or otherwise operate a state-based exchange and, if the application for a state innovation is approved, shall do so in accordance with the approved state innovation waiver. A state-based exchange fund S.F. _____ H.F. _____ (fund) is created in the state treasury under the control of the insurance division (division) and shall consist of moneys appropriated by the general assembly and any other moneys that are lawfully available to the division to be used for purposes of the bill, including but not limited to moneys obtained or accepted by the division from the federal government, user fees, and grants. All documents, materials, complaints, investigations, or other information in the possession or control of the division for purposes of the state-based exchange, or for complying with federal requirements for a federal health insurance exchange, are confidential records not subject to subpoena or discovery, or admissible into evidence, as provided in the bill, unless an exception enumerated in the bill is applicable. The commissioner may adopt rules, including emergency rules, to administer the bill. The bill, being deemed of immediate importance, takes effect upon enactment.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House Commerce Committee (14:30:00 2/18/2026 RM 103)
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ID bill #H0625 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Idaho's Public Records Act to provide a new process for individuals who believe their request for public records has been improperly denied or that the charges for disclosure are unfair. Specifically, a person aggrieved by such a denial or charge can now file a complaint in magistrate court within ninety days of the agency's response, initiating a mandamus action, which is a court order compelling an action. This complaint must include the original request, the agency's response, all related communications, and the legal reason for contesting the denial, along with a $100 filing fee. The bill also revises existing provisions regarding appeals of disclosure denials, allowing for a judicial decision in an initial public records complaint to be a trigger for the appeal period, and it corrects a code reference in another section related to environmental records and trade secrets. The bill declares an emergency and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; AMENDING SECTION 74-115, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT BY A PERSON AGGRIEVED AND TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE; AMENDING SECTION 74-114, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: House Local Government Committee (13:30:00 2/18/2026 Room EW05)
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VA bill #HB313 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of who is entitled to access public records. Previously, only citizens of the Commonwealth, along with representatives of newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations, could inspect public records. This bill adds "non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth" to this list, meaning individuals who do not hold U.S. citizenship but own land in Virginia will now have the same rights to access public records as citizens under FOIA. The rest of the bill outlines the procedures for requesting and responding to public records requests, including timelines, charges for copies, and how to handle requests for electronic data, none of which are changed by this amendment.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public records to be open to inspection; non-citizen property owners. Includes non-citizens owning property within the Commonwealth among the list of persons to whom all public records shall be open under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Howard Wachsmann (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee General Laws
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HI bill #HB2383 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide framework for Hawaii to participate in the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program, which provides financial aid for specific short-term job training programs that lead to in-demand and high-wage occupations. It creates a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council, composed of various state officials, university representatives, and employer representatives, to review and approve eligible training programs. The bill defines key terms like "high-wage occupation" and "stackable credential" (a recognized certification that can be applied towards further education), and requires participating institutions to ensure programs lead to these credentials and are at least eight weeks but no more than fifteen weeks long. It also mandates secure data sharing for tracking student outcomes, establishes student protections such as clear disclosures and reasonable tuition, and requires institutions to develop pathways for students to use their short-term credentials for future academic pursuits. The bill aims to ensure Hawaii residents can access federal funding for workforce training and that these programs meet federal standards, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Garrett (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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MS bill #HB4011 • Last Action 02/18/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. It also authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and an additional 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, with the proceeds dedicated to funding the CVB. Importantly, before these additional taxes can be levied, an election must be held where at least 60% of the voting qualified electors must approve the tax.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal From July 1, 2026, To July 1, 2030, On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Christopher Bell (D)*, Earle Banks (D)*, Justis Gibbs (D)*, William Brown (D)*, Grace Butler-Washington (D)*, Ronnie Crudup (D)*, Stephanie Foster (D)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*, Shanda Yates (I)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Local and Private Legislation
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CA bill #SB1027 • Last Action 02/18/2026
California Street Prostitution Issues and Options Task Force.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Street Prostitution Issues and Options Task Force until January 1, 2030, to address issues related to street prostitution, which is defined as soliciting or engaging in sexual acts for money in public places, and its connection to human trafficking, defined as the recruitment, transport, or sale of individuals through force, coercion, fraud, or deception for exploitation, including forced prostitution. The task force, chaired by the Attorney General and composed of various state officials, law enforcement representatives, and victim advocacy groups, will collect data on street prostitution, examine enforcement strategies, analyze the impact of recent laws on prostitution and trafficking, and assess the adequacy of current state laws. If existing laws are found to be insufficient, the task force will recommend revisions or new legislation to better combat street prostitution and human trafficking, and to protect victims. The task force is required to hold its first meeting by July 1, 2027, and report its findings and recommendations to the Governor, Attorney General, and Legislature by July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Title 6.7 (commencing with Section 13990) of Part 4 of the Penal Code, relating to human trafficking.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony Strickland (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on PUB. S. and G.O.
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IL bill #SB2142 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-RESPONSE PERIODS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify response time frames for public records requests. Specifically, the bill extends the standard response period for public bodies from 5 to 15 business days, meaning government agencies now have 15 business days to either comply with or deny a public records request after receiving it. The bill also increases the potential extension period from 5 to 10 business days, allowing agencies more time to gather, review, and process complex requests. Reasons for extending the response time include storing records in multiple locations, requiring collection of a substantial number of records, needing extensive search efforts, consulting with other agencies, or requiring personnel to evaluate record exemptions. Additionally, the bill changes the response time for commercial requests from 21 to 30 business days. These changes aim to provide public bodies with more flexibility in handling public records requests while maintaining the fundamental transparency goals of FOIA. The modifications recognize that some records requests can be complex and may require more time to process thoroughly and appropriately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D), Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes
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WV bill #SB980 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia's Freedom of Information Act to clarify that records and materials related to the detection and investigation of crime that are received and maintained by a prosecuting attorney are exempt from public disclosure. The Freedom of Information Act, often abbreviated as FOIA, is a law that grants the public the right to request access to records from any federal agency, and similar state laws exist to provide access to state and local government records. By adding this provision, the bill ensures that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not considered a custodian of records for the purposes of FOIA requests concerning these specific investigative materials, thereby protecting the integrity of ongoing or potential criminal investigations.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not a custodian of records and is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Charles Clements (R)*, Mike Woelfel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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FL bill #S0350 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Public Records/Crime Victims
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "family member" as a spouse, child, parent, legal guardian, or sibling, excluding the accused. It also defines "officer" to include certified law enforcement, correctional, and correctional probation officers, and "victim" as someone who suffers harm due to a crime, also excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, or be used to intimidate, harass, or abuse them, exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the identity and similar potentially harmful information of a victim's lawful representative, family member, or next of kin. For law enforcement officers who are victims, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the exemption for their name as a victim will expire. These exemptions are intended to prevent further trauma and encourage cooperation with law enforcement, and are subject to future legislative review.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; expanding a public records exemption for crime victims to include the name and personal identification number of a victim and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse the victim; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing for a public records exemption for the identity of a victim’s family member, lawful representative, or next of kin and any other information that could be used to locate, intimidate, harass, or abuse these individuals; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime and that the record identifies the person as a family member, lawful representative, or next of kin of a person identified as a victim of crime in the record; providing that the name of a law enforcement officer in a public record which identifies him or her as a victim of crime in specified circumstances is confidential and exempt for 72 hours and providing that such information is exempt for 60 days thereafter; providing that such exemption includes the portions of records generated by any agency that regularly generates or receives information from or concerning victims of crime; providing applicability; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Governmental Oversight and Accountability, Erin Grall (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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IL bill #SB3241 • Last Action 02/18/2026
AGE-APPROPRIATE DESIGN CODE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, requires companies that operate in Illinois and handle data from children (defined as individuals under 18) to do so in a manner that is in the "best interests of children," meaning their data use and online service design should not harm children physically, financially, or psychologically, nor intrude on their privacy or lead to discrimination. Companies, referred to as "covered entities," must conduct a "data protection impact assessment" for any online service, product, or feature that children are "reasonably likely to access," which means services directed at children, those with a significant child audience, or those that advertise to children. These assessments must evaluate potential harms to children, and companies must configure default privacy settings for children to be highly protective, provide clear privacy information, and offer tools for children or their parents to manage privacy. The bill prohibits certain practices, such as profiling children by default, collecting unnecessary data, using "dark patterns" (interfaces designed to trick users) to obtain more data or compromise privacy, and allowing parents to monitor children's online activity without the child being aware. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce these provisions with civil penalties for violations, and a new "Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund" will be created in the State Treasury to support these enforcement efforts. The Act also includes specific deadlines for completing these assessments, with a general requirement for existing services to be assessed by January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Age-Appropriate Design Code Act. Provides that all covered entities that operate in the State and process children's data in any capacity shall do so in a manner consistent with the best interests of children. Provides that a covered entity subject to the Act shall take specified actions to protect children's privacy in connection with online services, products, or features, including completing a data protection impact assessment for an online service, product, or feature that is reasonably likely to be accessed by children; and maintain documentation of the data protection impact assessment. Contains provisions concerning additional requirements for covered entities; prohibited acts by covered entities; data practices; enforcement by the Attorney General; limitations of the Act; data protection impact assessment dates; and severability. Amends the State Finance Act to create the Age-Appropriate Design Code Enforcement Fund. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB3231 • Last Action 02/18/2026
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two Illinois laws, the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 and the Illinois Gambling Act, to remove restrictions on employees of the Illinois Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board. Specifically, it eliminates a provision that prevented these employees from having been employed by or received compensation from any entity that had done business with the respective boards, their licensees, or licensees under the other gambling act within the year prior to their employment. This change aims to broaden the pool of potential employees by removing this past business relationship as a disqualifier.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Cunningham (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To Gaming, Wagering, and Racing
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IL bill #SB3297 • Last Action 02/18/2026
ELEC CD-POLLING PLACES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Election Code to restrict the presence of law enforcement agents in polling places, stating that an election authority, which is the official responsible for administering elections, cannot allow a law enforcement agent to enter and remain unless called upon by election officials or ordered by a court. Furthermore, any law enforcement agent permitted in a polling place must possess a valid pollwatcher credential, which is an official document authorizing someone to observe election proceedings. The bill also clarifies that a law enforcement agent can serve as a pollwatcher if they are not performing law enforcement duties and that these restrictions do not apply to other areas within a municipal building that are not being used as polling places. Additionally, it prohibits judges of election, pollwatchers, or any other person from engaging in intimidating behavior towards voters within or near polling places, including on the property of churches or private schools used as polling sites.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To Elections
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IL bill #SB3312 • Last Action 02/18/2026
AI SAFETY MEASURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act, establishes regulations for the development and deployment of advanced AI systems in Illinois. It defines key terms such as "frontier model" (an AI model trained with a significant amount of computing power), "frontier developer" (a person who trains such a model), and "large frontier developer" (a frontier developer with over $500 million in annual gross revenue). Large frontier developers are mandated to create and publicly share a "frontier AI framework," which is a set of protocols designed to manage, assess, and mitigate "catastrophic risks" – defined as foreseeable risks that could lead to mass casualties or significant property damage, such as AI assisting in weapon creation or operating without human oversight in ways that cause harm. These developers must also report critical safety incidents, which include unauthorized access to model weights leading to harm or harm resulting from catastrophic risks, to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (Agency), with penalties for non-compliance. The bill also directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to AI definitions and standards, and establishes a consortium to develop "ILCompute," a public cloud computing resource aimed at fostering safe and equitable AI development. Finally, it amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain information related to critical safety incidents and catastrophic risk assessments from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act. Defines "frontier model", "frontier developer", and "large frontier developer". Requires large frontier developers to adopt and publish a frontier AI framework addressing catastrophic risk management, transparency, and cybersecurity. Mandates reporting of critical safety incidents to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security and establishes civil penalties for noncompliance. Directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to definitions and standards. Creates a consortium to develop ILCompute, a public cloud computing resource. Exempts specified information under the Freedom of Information Act. Makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Edly-Allen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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CT bill #SB00117 • Last Action 02/18/2026
An Act Concerning Breaches Of Security Involving Electronic Personal Information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, updates existing laws regarding breaches of security involving electronic personal information. It clarifies that any materials provided to the Attorney General following such a breach must be submitted in a format the Attorney General specifies. A key new provision defines a "massive breach of security" as one affecting at least 100,000 state residents due to unauthorized computer use. In the event of a massive breach, the bill mandates that a third-party forensic examination, analysis, and report be conducted to determine how the breach occurred and its root causes. Furthermore, it imposes an additional penalty on any person who fails to submit this required forensic report to the Attorney General, with penalties varying based on whether the person is a small business or not. The bill also clarifies that certain documents and information provided to the Attorney General during investigations, including these forensic reports, are exempt from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: To (1) provide that certain materials provided to the Attorney General following a breach of security involving electronic personal information shall be provided to the Attorney General in a form and manner prescribed by the Attorney General, (2) define "massive breach of security", (3) require a third-party forensic examination, analysis and report following a massive breach of security, and (4) impose an additional penalty for any person who fails to submit a third-party forensic report to the Attorney General following a massive breach of security.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : General Law Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: General Law Public Hearing (00:00:00 2/18/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3220 • Last Action 02/18/2026
CONSUMER DATA PRIVACY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act, establishes consumer rights regarding their personal data, including the right to confirm data processing, correct inaccuracies, delete data, obtain a copy of previously provided data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, or profiling. It applies to businesses operating in Illinois or targeting Illinois residents that process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,000 consumers who also derive over 50% of their gross revenue from selling personal data, and it outlines responsibilities for entities controlling and processing this data. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce these provisions, with collected penalties funding a Consumer Privacy Fund administered by their office. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt data protection impact assessments, which are required for certain high-risk data processing activities, from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Establishes certain consumer rights relating to personal data, including the rights to confirm whether data is being processed, to correct any inaccuracies in the consumer's personal data, to delete personal data provided by the consumer, to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data that was previously provided, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of data, or profiling of the consumer. Defines terms. Applies to persons who conduct business in Illinois or produce products or services that are targeted to Illinois residents and that during a calendar year control or process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,0000 consumers and derive over 50% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Creates requirements for persons or entities that control and process consumer data. Exempts certain persons or entities from the provisions of the Act. Provides that the Attorney General has exclusive authority to enforce the consumer data privacy rights. Creates the Consumer Privacy Fund to be administered by the Office of the Attorney General. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure data protection impact assessments created under the Illinois Consumer Data Privacy Act. Makes a conforming change in the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #HB3286 • Last Action 02/18/2026
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE-RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends three different confidentiality acts to allow staff and members of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee, and regional domestic violence fatality review teams to access and share confidential records for the purpose of conducting domestic violence fatality reviews. Specifically, the bill enables these individuals to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information and mental health records of individuals involved in domestic violence near-fatalities or fatalities, while ensuring that the disclosed information remains subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. The changes are made to the Substance Use Disorder Act, the AIDS Confidentiality Act, and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. By expanding access to these typically protected records, the bill aims to support comprehensive reviews of domestic violence incidents, potentially helping to prevent future fatalities by allowing a more thorough investigation and understanding of such cases. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. Provides that disclosure of nonexempt records protected under the Act may be disclosed for research activities under the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Amends the AIDS Confidentiality Act and the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act. Provides that staff and any designee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, members of the Ad Hoc Statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority Board, and the regional domestic violence fatality review teams are entitled to receive, inspect, copy, and share HIV-related information of any person subject to a domestic violence fatality review as part of and in accordance with the provisions of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Provides that the information disclosed is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB1826 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOIA-JUDICIAL EXEMPTIONS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to include significant provisions related to judicial records and public access. It expands the definition of "public body" to explicitly include the judicial body and its components, and provides a more detailed definition of "public records" specifically for judicial entities. The bill creates new exemptions for judicial records, protecting certain types of documents from public inspection, such as records pertaining to the preparation of judicial opinions, orders, or judicial work product, as well as records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Additionally, the bill restricts a person's ability to file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor when their request to inspect or copy a public record from a judicial body has been denied, effectively limiting the typical administrative review process for judicial records. These changes aim to provide greater protection for sensitive judicial documents while maintaining the overall transparency goals of the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Includes the judicial body and its components in the definition of "public body". Defines "public records" when that term is associated with the judicial body and its components. Exempts from inspection and copying (i) records of the judicial body and its components that pertain to the preparation of judicial opinions and orders or judicial work product and (ii) records that are privileged or confidential under the Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct or the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Provides that a person whose request to inspect or copy a public record was denied or treated as a voluminous request by the judicial body and its components may not file a request for review with the Public Access Counselor.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 02/07/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mary Edly-Allen
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FL bill #H0021 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Pub. Rec./Agency Employees
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees, their spouses, and their children, aiming to protect them from harassment, stalking, identity theft, and other harms. Specifically, it exempts home addresses (dwelling locations), telephone numbers (including personal cell phones), personal email addresses, and dates of birth of employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, personal email addresses, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children, and the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. This exemption applies retroactively and will be reviewed by the Legislature in 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Florida Statutes to reflect this new exemption and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing definitions; providing an exemption from public record requirements for certain identifying and location information of current or former agency employees and the spouses and children of such employees; providing for retroactive application; specifying that the exemption does not limit certain existing exemptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; amending ss. 28.2221, 119.0714, 409.2577, and 744.21031, F.S.; conforming cross-references to changes made by the act; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/15/2025
• Added: 09/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Kendall (R)*, Bill Partington (R)*, Johanna López (D), Alex Rizo (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Received
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VA bill #HB1001 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund; established, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund (Access Fund) and a related scholarship program managed by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (Council). Funds for the Access Fund will be transferred from the Commonwealth Savers Plan's (the Plan) DB529 Fund, which holds assets from prepaid tuition contracts. The Plan will initially deposit $500 million into the Access Fund, which will be invested and managed by the Plan. The Access Fund will support scholarships for students in eligible education programs, defined as undergraduate degrees at Virginia's community colleges, public universities, or accredited nonprofit private institutions, or noncredit workforce training programs. A portion of the Access Fund will also be used for "access programs," which are resources and programs designed to help low-income, first-generation, or other at-risk students navigate the higher education system, including college and financial aid applications. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission will periodically evaluate the Plan's financial management of the DB529 and Access Funds. The Council is required to report annually on the scholarship program, and a work group of higher education stakeholders will be formed to make recommendations on fund allocations, reporting to legislative committees by November 1, 2026. The bill also prohibits the Plan from initiating new college access programs after July 1, 2026, with exceptions for existing programs related to prepaid tuition contracts and specific programs like SOAR Virginia and GEAR UP Virginia.
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Bill Summary: Commonwealth Savers Plan; State Council of Higher Education for Virginia; Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund established; work group; report. Directs the transfer of actuarial surplus defined benefit prepaid tuition contract funds from the Commonwealth Savers Plan (the Plan) Fund into a DB529 Fund established by the bill to be deposited into the Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund (the Access Fund) established by the bill. Under the bill, the DB529 Fund and the Access Fund operate as subfunds of the Commonwealth Savers Plan Fund. The bill further provides that the Plan shall initially deposit $500 million from the DB529 Fund into the Access Fund to be invested and managed by the Plan. The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission shall no less than biennially complete an independent evaluation and risk assessment of the Plan's risk assessment model, assumptions, and other measures employed by the Plan related to the DB529 Fund and the Access Fund. Funds in the Access Fund shall be used to establish a scholarship program that is managed and administered by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (the Council). The scholarship program provides scholarship awards to students enrolled in an eligible education program, defined in the bill, and a portion of the funds are to be devoted to college access resources or programs to assist low-income students, first generation college students, students from underrepresented communities, or other at-risk students with their introduction to the higher education system in Virginia, college applications, financial aid applications, and resources assisting with a successful transition from high school to college. The Council is required to report on the Access Fund and scholarship program no later than December 31 of each year. Finally, the bill (i) directs the Council to establish a work group of higher education stakeholders to make recommendations on allocations of funds available through the Access Fund and scholarship program and directs the work group to report to the House Committees on Education and Appropriations and Senate Committees on Education and Health and Finance and Appropriations no later than November 1, 2026, and (ii) prohibits the Plan from implementing or taking part in any initiatives relating to the aforementioned college access programs on or after July 1, 2026, except for existing access programs related to a prepaid tuition contract entered into on or before June 30, 2026, and existing program offerings made available for SOAR Virginia and GEAR UP Virginia.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Kathy Tran (D)*, Nicole Cole (D), Kelly Convirs-Fowler (D), Atoosa Reaser (D), Irene Shin (D), Saddam Salim (D), Kannan Srinivasan (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Appropriations
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UT bill #HB0186 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends provisions related to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against judges. It clarifies that records created or maintained for investigations by the Judicial Conduct Commission are protected, meaning they are not publicly accessible. The bill also introduces new requirements for prosecutors who file charges against a judge, mandating that they immediately file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission. Additionally, it modifies procedures for placing judges on administrative leave during criminal investigations, including provisions for when the Administrative Office of the Courts or a prosecutor initiates a complaint, and establishes an annual reporting requirement for the Judicial Conduct Commission to the Legislature, detailing complaint statistics and resolutions without including personally identifiable information about judges, except for what is already public in Supreme Court orders.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill amends provisions relating to the Judicial Conduct Commission.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jordan Teuscher (R)*, Brady Brammer (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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VA bill #HB1297 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a central registry for substantiated cases of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, to be managed by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). It outlines requirements for local social services departments regarding investigations into reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and sets rules for how DARS and local departments will keep and share records. The bill also details how individuals will be notified of findings and registry entries, and provides an appeals process for those who wish to contest a local department's findings. The Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is tasked with creating regulations to implement these changes, and their initial adoption of these regulations will be exempt from the usual Administrative Process Act requirements. This bill will take effect on July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Adult protective services; adult abuse, neglect and exploitation central registry. Creates a central registry of substantiated complaints of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. The bill establishes (i) investigation requirements for local departments of social services related to reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (ii) record retention and disclosure requirements for the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and local departments of social services; (iii) notice requirements related to findings by local departments and central registry entries; and (iv) an appeals process to contest the findings of a local department related to substantiated reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill directs the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and exempts the Commissioner's initial adoption of such regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Stacey Carroll (D)*, Nicole Cole (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Appropriations
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FL bill #S1118 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Public Records/Data Centers
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a temporary exemption from public records requirements for information related to a person's plans, intentions, or interest in locating a data center within a county or municipality. This exemption applies when a person formally requests confidentiality from the local government, and it lasts for 12 months or until the information is otherwise disclosed or the person waives confidentiality, though the fact that the project is a data center must still be disclosed. The bill also defines "proprietary confidential business information" as information owned or controlled by the person seeking confidentiality, which, if disclosed, would harm their business operations and has not been publicly revealed, including business plans, internal and external audit reports, security measures, and information related to competitive interests. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, and the Legislature has declared it a public necessity to protect businesses from market disadvantages and encourage data center development in the state by preventing the disclosure of sensitive information that could harm their competitive edge and deter them from investing in Florida.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 112.231, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to the plans, intentions, or interest of a person to locate a data center; defining the term “proprietary confidential business information”; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Community Affairs, Bryan Ávila (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
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VA bill #HB576 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Dietitian Licensure Compact; authorizes Virginia to be a signatory to Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Virginia to join the Dietitian Licensure Compact, an agreement among states that allows licensed dietitians to practice in multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each. The Compact aims to improve public access to dietetic services by creating a streamlined process for interstate practice, reducing administrative burdens, and ensuring consistent standards. It establishes a Dietitian Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, which will manage a data system for tracking licensees and facilitate the exchange of information between states. The Compact also outlines requirements for licensure, defines terms like "Compact privilege" (the right to practice in another member state), and details procedures for adverse actions and dispute resolution.
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Bill Summary: Dietitian Licensure Compact. Authorizes Virginia to be a signatory to the Dietitian Licensure Compact in order to increase public access to dietetics services and provide opportunities for interstate practice by licensed dietitians who meet uniform requirements. The Compact is presently in effect, as it has reached the enactment threshold of seven member states.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jackie Glass (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Left in Committee Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB3346 • Last Action 02/18/2026
FOID-REVOCATION-SUSPENSION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to significantly change the process for revoking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID Card). Starting on its effective date, the Illinois State Police can no longer revoke a FOID Card on their own; instead, revocation can only occur after a hearing in the circuit court of the person's county of residence. If a State's Attorney has probable cause to believe someone is no longer eligible for a FOID Card, they must file a petition in circuit court, where the individual can present evidence to keep their card, and both the Illinois State Police and the State's Attorney can present evidence for revocation. This hearing will be a civil proceeding, adhering to due process and evidence rules, and must occur within 45 days of the petition filing. If the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person is ineligible, the court will order the Illinois State Police to revoke the card, and the circuit clerk will seize it. The bill also establishes procedures for the Illinois State Police to suspend a FOID Card.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of the Act to the contrary, on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Illinois State Police may not revoke a Firearm Owner's Identification Card. Provides that on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, a Firearm Owner's Identification Card may only be revoked after a Firearm Owner's Identification Card hearing has been held in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card is sought to be revoked. Provides that, if the State's Attorney of the county of residence of the person whose Firearm Owner's Identification Card is sought to be revoked has probable cause to believe that the person who has been issued a Firearm Owner's Identification Card is no longer eligible for the Card under the Act, the State's Attorney shall file a petition in the circuit court of the county of residence of the person whose Card is sought to be revoked. Provides that at the hearing, the person may present evidence in his or her favor seeking retention of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card and the Illinois State Police and State's Attorney may present evidence for revocation. Provides that the hearing shall be a civil proceeding and subject to due process, the Code of Civil Procedure, and the Illinois Rules of Evidence as adopted by the Supreme Court. Provides that the hearing shall be held within 45 days after the filing of the petition. Provides that if the circuit court determines, by clear and convincing evidence, that the person is ineligible for retention of his or her Firearm Owner's Identification Card under the Act, the court shall order the Illinois State Police to immediately revoke the Card and the circuit clerk shall seize the Card and transmit the Card to the Illinois State Police. Establishes procedures for the Illinois State Police to suspend a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: To Firearms
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KY bill #SB204 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance child protection by defining "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect," and increasing penalties for abuse in the third degree if a child under 13 suffers serious injury from ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies develop policies for dealing with pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances, and allows the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel attendance of investigating agency members in closed sessions. Furthermore, the bill requires continuing education on pediatric substance ingestion/inhalation for various professionals, permits medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected, and makes conforming changes to related laws.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 508.090 to define "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect"; amend KRS 508.100 and 508.110 to conform; amend KRS 508.120 to enhance the penalty of abuse in the third degree if the victim is under 13 years old and suffered serious physical injury as a result of ingesting or inhaling a controlled substance; amend KRS 15.440 to require law enforcement agencies to possess a policies and procedures manual related to pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances; amend KRS 620.055 to allow the child fatality and near fatality review panel to compel the attendance of members from an investigating agency to discuss cases in closed session; amend various sections to require continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances for certain professionals; amend KRS 620.050 to allow medical professionals to administer comprehensive urine drug screens on children when they suspect abuse or neglect; amend various sections to conform.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Carroll (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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ME bill #LD2097 • Last Action 02/17/2026
An Act to Modify the Law Governing Revocation of a Code Enforcement Officer's Certification
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill shifts the authority for handling complaints and disciplinary actions against code enforcement officers in Maine from the District Court to the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. It eliminates the court's role in revoking an officer's certification and instead establishes a complaint review committee, appointed by the Director, to investigate complaints. The Director can then impose various disciplinary measures, such as warnings, suspensions, or revocations of an officer's certification, and can also issue civil penalties. The bill also defines "director" as the head of the Maine Office of Community Affairs and "staff" as employees or contractors of that office, and outlines the process for investigations, informal conferences, and formal hearings, with provisions for public access to decisions and findings.
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Bill Summary: Current law provides that the District Court may revoke the certificate of a code enforcement officer under certain circumstances. This bill eliminates that provision and provides that complaints regarding code enforcement officers may be filed with the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The bill establishes a complaint review committee whose members are appointed by the director. The director may refer complaints to the complaint review committee. The complaint review committee must investigate these complaints and recommend appropriate action to the director. The bill authorizes the director to impose various forms of discipline upon a certificate holder or an applicant for a certificate.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Traci Gere (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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MN bill #HF1894 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Family residential services and life sharing services new rate implementation delayed, Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services established, reports required, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill delays the implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services from January 1, 2026, to January 1, 2029, and establishes an Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services to evaluate and monitor these rate modifications. The task force will consist of 8 members, including licensed adult family foster care providers, representatives from the Department of Human Services, lead agencies, and individuals receiving services. The task force is required to conduct in-depth evaluations of proposed rate models, including case studies of rate changes, estimates of median rate changes, and analyses of the number of providers and service recipients. They must submit two key reports: the first by August 1, 2027, with recommendations for payment rate methodologies and potential legislative changes, and the second by January 15, 2030, assessing the implementation and impact of the new rate methodology. The task force is funded through general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, with a base funding established for subsequent years, and will expire on June 30, 2030. The bill requires all effective dates to be contingent on both the specified date and federal approval, with the commissioner of human services responsible for notifying the revisor of statutes when federal approval is obtained.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to human services; delaying implementation of new rates for family residential services and life sharing services; establishing the Advisory Task Force on Family Residential Services; requiring reports; appropriating money; amending Laws 2023, chapter 61, article 1, sections 5; 27; 30; 32; 47; 85.
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• Introduced: 03/05/2025
• Added: 03/06/2025
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Bianca Virnig (D)*, Matt Norris (D), Mike Wiener (R), Walter Hudson (R), Krista Knudsen (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/04/2025
• Last Action: Author added Knudsen
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NE bill #LB1135 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Change provisions of the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act by altering provisions related to the composition and residency of land bank boards of directors, expanding the powers of land banks, clarifying rules for acquiring and holding property, and changing reporting requirements. Specifically, it allows for an odd number of voting board members totaling at least seven, with expanded residency requirements for these members beyond just residing within the creating municipality, while still requiring a majority to live within the municipality. The bill also broadens the types of entities land banks can partner with for property management and development, and introduces new conditions for temporary property holding agreements with nonprofit corporations or private entities, requiring community benefits agreements for longer terms. Additionally, it adjusts the frequency and content of reports land banks must provide to municipalities and the Legislature, now requiring a report after each board meeting or at least quarterly, and including more detailed information about properties held on behalf of other entities. Finally, the bill repeals the original sections of law that are being amended.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Nebraska Municipal Land Bank Act; to amend sections 18-3405, 18-3407, 18-3408, 18-3410, and 18-3413, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska; to change provisions relating to boards of directors, land bank powers, acquisitions of property, and reports; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : Urban Affairs Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Urban Affairs priority bill
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IL bill #SB4055 • Last Action 02/17/2026
SCH CD-WORLD LANGUAGE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code to replace the term "foreign language" with "world language" throughout the code, and beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, allows school districts to establish a counselor-guided process, with parental consent, to exempt students from one or both years of the world language requirement for graduation. This process requires a meeting with the student, parent, and counselor to discuss postsecondary options and potential impacts of the exemption, and includes a written acknowledgment from both student and parent understanding these impacts, along with a collaboratively developed course plan that supports the student's goals. Students who use this exemption are not prevented from enrolling in world language courses later, and school districts must ensure equitable access to world language instruction and support if a student's postsecondary goals change, without waiving the overall two-year requirement unless an exemption is approved. The bill also makes conforming changes to various acts related to public universities in Illinois, ensuring that the State Seal of Biliteracy is recognized for college admissions and that universities can translate this seal into course credit.
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Changes the term "foreign language" to "world language" throughout the Code. Provides that a school district may establish a counselor-guided process, with the consent of a student's parent or guardian, under which the student may be exempted from one or both years of the world language requirement to receive a high school diploma beginning with the 2028-2029 school year. Sets forth requirements for the counselor-guided process. Provides that a student who has used the counselor-guided process may not be prohibited from enrolling in world language coursework in a subsequent school year. Provides that the school district shall provide equitable access to world language instruction and appropriate academic support to enable the student to meet postsecondary admission requirements if the student's goals change. Provides that nothing in the provisions may be construed to limit a student's ability to earn credits through world language coursework, demonstrate proficiency, or satisfy other graduation requirements through allowable substitutions under the Code. Provides that implementation of the counselor-guided process, the development or modification of a student's course plan, and a student's enrollment or reenrollment in world language coursework shall be carried out in accordance with the school district's existing course offerings and scheduling constraints and may not be construed to waive, eliminate, or otherwise alter the 2-year world language requirement. Makes conforming changes in various Acts relating to the governance of public universities in Illinois. Effective July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Lightford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB3499 • Last Action 02/17/2026
CAPITAL AREA TOURISM ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act, creating the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a local government entity to promote business, industry, commerce, and tourism in Springfield, Sangamon County, and Illinois. The Authority's powers are contingent on the Sangamon County Board imposing a hotel tax and resolving that the revenue from this tax, along with local sales taxes within a designated STAR bond district (a special economic development zone established under the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act), will be dedicated to financing STAR bond projects. If these conditions are met, the Authority can exercise broad economic development powers, including establishing STAR bond districts, issuing bonds, acquiring property, and managing projects. The bill also outlines the Authority's board structure, meeting procedures, investigatory powers, and reporting requirements, while exempting its property from taxation. Importantly, it modifies the Counties Code to allow Sangamon County to use hotel tax revenue for purposes outlined in this new Act, and it changes how STAR bond projects are managed, giving the Authority ownership and control instead of a "master developer" and allowing State sales tax increments to cover up to 100% of project costs.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Capital Area Tourism Authority Act. Establishes the Capital Area Tourism Authority as a political subdivision and unit of local government for the benefit of the general public and for the promotion of business, industry, commerce, and tourism in the City of Springfield, Sangamon County, and the State of Illinois. Provides that, if and only if the Sangamon County Board, by ordinance, imposes a tax under a specified provision of the Counties Code on all hotel operators who engage in business as a hotel operator within a STAR bond district that is established in the territory of the Authority and if the Sangamon County Board also resolves that all of the revenue generated from that tax, as well as all of the tax receipts generated from local sales tax within such a STAR bond district, shall be dedicated to the payment of the project costs for any STAR bond project in such a district and shall be considered pledged STAR revenues under the Statewide Innovation Development and Economy Act, then the Authority may exercise certain economic development powers. Contains provisions concerning the powers and duties of the Authority; the membership of the Board of the Authority; meetings and records of the Board of the Authority; the use of pledged tax revenue; ownership and control of projects financed by the Authority; the investigatory authority of the Board of the Authority; and other matters. Contains legislative findings. Defines terms. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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IL bill #SB3246 • Last Action 02/17/2026
UTILITIES-HYDROGEN BATTERIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that electric utilities serving over 300,000 customers in Illinois must contract for at least 1,038 megawatts of cost-effective, stand-alone energy storage systems (excluding hydrogen batteries) by the end of 2029, with a potential extension to the end of 2030. It also allows counties to require energy storage facilities, including hydrogen batteries, to comply with specific versions of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards for installation and decommissioning. Additionally, the bill modifies net metering rules to exclude hydrogen batteries and vehicle storage systems with a capacity of 5,000 kilowatts or less that are energized after a certain date. It also establishes distributed generation rebates, with energy storage systems (excluding hydrogen batteries) receiving a base payment of $300 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity until a specified threshold date, after which they will receive a $250 per kilowatt-hour rebate. Finally, it ensures that energy storage systems, excluding hydrogen batteries, must comply with relevant provisions in the Counties Code regarding siting.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. In provisions concerning the Planning and Procurement Bureau, provides that the Illinois Power Agency shall conduct an initial energy storage procurement that results in electric utilities that served more than 300,000 customers in the State as of January 1, 2019 contracting for at least 1,038 megawatts of cost-effective stand-alone energy storage systems, excluding hydrogen batteries, that can achieve commercial operation on or before December 31, 2029 or an alternative date proposed by the Agency that is no later than December 31, 2030. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that a county may require an energy storage facility to comply with the version of NFPA 855 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Energy Storage Systems", or, for hydrogen batteries, the version of NFPA 853 "Standard for the Installation of Stationary Fuel Cell Power Systems", in effect on a certain date. Provides that a facility owner's decommissioning plan may include all requirements for decommissioning plans in NFPA 855 or NFPA 853 for hydrogen batteries. Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning net electricity metering, provides that each electricity provider shall modify its tariffs to allow net metering for an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, or vehicle storage system energized after a certain date with a nameplate capacity of not more than 5,000 kilowatts. In provisions concerning distributed generation rebates, provides that an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, whether or not paired with distributed generation, shall be separately compensated at a base payment of $300 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity until the threshold date. Provides that, after the threshold date, a stand-alone energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, shall be compensated with a rebate of $250 per kilowatt-hour of nameplate capacity. In provisions concerning the resolution of disputes between facility owners and units of local government related to the siting of qualified energy facilities, provides that an energy storage system, except for hydrogen batteries, shall be in compliance with provisions of the Counties Code concerning energy storage systems. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Ellman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
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OK bill #HB3302 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Firearms; prohibiting the carry of firearms into certain places; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Oklahoma law regarding the carry of firearms in certain locations, primarily by creating exceptions and clarifying existing rules. It allows for the concealed carry of firearms into buildings and on fairgrounds during the Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs, and also permits event holders at these fairs to allow open carry. Additionally, public trusts and nonprofit entities are now authorized to permit open carry on their properties. The bill also amends provisions related to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act, which is a law governing concealed carry permits, by removing certain prohibitions on carrying firearms at specific events and clarifying when firearms can be prohibited. The changes are set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to firearms; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1277, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2025 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1277), which relates to the unlawful carry of firearms in certain places; modifying scope of certain prohibited act; providing an exception; prohibiting the carry of firearms into certain places; deleting construing provisions; authorizing the concealed carry of firearms into buildings and on fairgrounds during the Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs; authorizing event holders to allow for the open carry of lawful firearms during the Oklahoma and Tulsa State Fairs; authorizing public trusts and nonprofit entities to allow for the open carry of lawful firearms on public trust property; amending 21 O.S. 2021, Section 1290.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Self-Defense Act; prohibiting the carry of concealed or unconcealed firearms at certain events; deleting certain prohibition; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Steagall (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House Criminal Judiciary Hearing (15:00:00 2/17/2026 Room 4s5)
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WV bill #SB974 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Clarifying Attorney General oversight of political subdivision's hiring of private attorneys
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies the oversight process for West Virginia political subdivisions (like counties and municipalities) when they hire private attorneys for lawsuits on a contingency fee basis, meaning the attorney only gets paid if they win the case. The bill defines key terms like "contingency fee legal arrangement" and "political subdivision" and outlines specific procedures that must be followed before and after such a contract is approved. These include providing public notice about the reasons for the lawsuit, the attorney's qualifications, and why the subdivision can't handle the case internally or with hourly fees. Crucially, before any contingency fee contract can take effect, it must be submitted to and approved by the Attorney General, who has 90 days to review it and can deny it for specific reasons, such as if the state is already involved in a similar matter or if the lawsuit won't promote a just resolution. The bill also details requirements for the contracted attorneys, including keeping detailed records of time and expenses, and ensures the political subdivision retains control over the litigation and settlement decisions.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify the oversight by the Attorney General of a political subdivision's hiring of a private attorney under a contingency fee legal arrangement or contract to sue.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Zachery Maynard (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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KS bill #HB2368 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, which will regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "anesthesiologist," "anesthesiologist assistant," and "supervising anesthesiologist," clarifying that AAs provide patient services under the direction and supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist. It outlines the powers and duties of the State Board of Healing Arts (the "board") in issuing and renewing licenses, including provisions for active, inactive, and temporary licenses, as well as licensure by endorsement for those with experience in other states. The bill specifies qualifications for licensure, including education, training, and passing a board-approved examination, and allows for criminal history record checks. It also details grounds for disciplinary action, such as revocation or suspension of a license, and clarifies the scope of practice for AAs, including specific tasks they can perform and limitations, such as not being able to prescribe medications. The act also addresses supervision requirements, stating that a supervising anesthesiologist can oversee up to four AAs at a time, and establishes an Anesthesiologist Assistant Council to advise the board. Finally, it amends existing laws related to criminal history record checks and the practice of anesthesia, and repeals certain sections of existing statutes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act; providing for the powers, duties and functions of the state board of healing arts thereunder; amending K.S.A. 65-1163 and 65-28,127 and K.S.A. 2024 2025 Supp. 22-4714 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House Committee of the Whole - Motion to recommend favorably for passage failed
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OK bill #HB3051 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Higher education; Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; qualifications; participation; awards; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships to students impacted by the 1921 Tulsa civil unrest, by replacing the term "resident" with "student" throughout the relevant statutes to broaden eligibility. It increases the family income threshold for applicants to $125,000 annually, removes certain previous limitations on eligibility, and shifts the verification of documentation for lineage to an attestation process managed by the State Regents for Higher Education, rather than requiring verification by the Oklahoma Historical Society. The bill also eliminates a previous provision that awarded scholarships to two students at each high school in the Tulsa Public School District, and instead allows the State Regents to contract with the Tulsa Public School District for program administration. Furthermore, it clarifies the computation of scholarship amounts, particularly for students attending private institutions, and bars individuals aged 21 or older from initial program participation. The bill also updates a citation within the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Trust Fund section and allows for the adoption of rules rather than mandating them for certain administrative aspects, with an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Act; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2621, which relates to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; replacing resident with student; modifying computation of scholarship amount; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2622, which relates to definitions; striking resident definition; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2623, which relates to qualifications to apply for the program; replacing resident with student; increasing income threshold; removing certain limitations for eligibility; striking requirement that the Oklahoma Historical Society verify certain documentation; requiring submission of an attestation; directing the State Regents for Higher Education to create attestation form; barring a student who is twenty-one years of age or older to be eligible to apply for the program; striking annual award scholarships to two students at each high school in the Tulsa Public School District; permitting the State Regents to contract with the Tulsa Public School District for administration of the program; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2624, which relates to eligibility to participate in the program; replacing resident with student; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2625, which relates to amount of awards; modifying computation of scholarship award; striking certain option to use award for fees, books, and room and board; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 2626, which relates to the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Trust Fund; updating citation; permitting adoption of rules instead of requiring; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Ronald Stewart (D)*, Dave Rader (R)*, John Waldron (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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SD bill #SB48 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that an official agenda for a public meeting must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the meeting is scheduled to begin, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. This requirement is in addition to existing provisions that mandate posting the agenda at the principal office of the governing body and ensuring it is visible, readable, and accessible to the public, including its date, time, and location. The bill also reiterates that for special or rescheduled meetings, notice must be delivered in person or by mail, email, or telephone to news media that have requested it, and that other requirements of the section should be met as circumstances allow, with violations still considered a Class 2 misdemeanor.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to clarify that an official open meeting agenda must be posted online at least seventy-two hours before the scheduled start of the meeting.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266
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OK bill #HB4112 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Court fines and fees; deleting the assessment of certain fees; repealer; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, significantly alters court fines and fees in Oklahoma by eliminating or waiving certain financial obligations for defendants. It removes the assessment of "Laboratory Analysis Fees," "DNA fees," "fingerprinting fees," and "Forensic Science Improvement Assessments," making any unpaid balances of these fees unenforceable and vacating related judgments. Additionally, the bill eliminates "supervision fees" charged by district attorneys, also rendering unpaid balances uncollectible and vacating associated judgments. It also makes certain presumptions of a defendant's inability to pay court financial obligations unrebuttable if they have received specific benefits for a certain period, requiring courts to waive those obligations, and provides guidelines for rebutting this presumption or reducing obligations in other circumstances. The bill also repeals specific sections related to fingerprinting and forensic science fees.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to court fines and fees; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1313.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025, (20 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1313.2), which relates to fines and fees in criminal cases; deleting the assessment of certain fees; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 983, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2024 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 983), which relates to the payment of fines, fees and costs in criminal cases; making certain presumption of defendants unrebuttable; directing courts to waive court financial obligations; requiring courts to accept certain documents and testimony regarding certain benefits received by defendants; allowing testimony to be give orally or by affidavit; making certain presumption rebuttable; directing courts to waive court financial obligations if presumption is not rebutted; providing guidelines for rebutting presumption; providing for the reduction of court financial obligations under certain circumstances; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 991a), which relates to sentencing powers of the court; deleting supervision fees; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991c, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 991c), which relates to deferred judgments; deleting supervision fees; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 991d, deleting supervision fees; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 153, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 305, O.S.L. 2025 (28 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 153), which relates to costs in criminal cases; deleting the assessment of certain costs; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2- 401, as last amended by Section 13, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-401), which relates to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; deleting certain assessment; making the unpaid balance of court financial obligations unenforceable and uncollectible; vacating certain judgments; repealing 21 O.S. 2021, Sections 1313.3 and 1313.4, which relate to fingerprinting fees and Forensic Science Improvement Assessments; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tammy West (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Judiciary Subcommittee
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IA bill #SF2143 • Last Action 02/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(See SF 2359.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the state board of regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, whereas current law only allows them to do so. The committee will consist solely of board members, and they are required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, from whom the president must be chosen. The committee is also authorized to hire external recruiters specializing in placing high-level job candidates and to use funds allocated by the board. Importantly, the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential under open records laws, meaning their names will not be publicly disclosed unless all parties agree to such disclosure in writing.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee. The bill provides that only board members can serve as members of the committee. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Annette Sweeney (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2359. S.J. 306.
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IA bill #HF2567 • Last Action 02/17/2026
A bill for an act creating the Iowa state archives and records authority, providing penalties, and making appropriations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Iowa State Archives and Records Authority (Authority) to manage and preserve the state's historical records, replacing the previous State Records and Archives Act. The Authority will be overseen by the Iowa Archives and Heritage Board, composed of the State Archivist, public appointees, legislative members, and an academic historian or archival professional. The bill transfers responsibilities from the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) to the Authority, including oversight of research centers in Des Moines and Iowa City, which cannot be closed or reduced without legislative approval. It also mandates the creation of a digital memory library for electronic archiving and expands the definition of a "record" to include electronic mail of senior officials, policy documents, reports, and agency website content. Penalties are established for unauthorized relocation (simple misdemeanor) or destruction (serious misdemeanor) of state records, with provisions for civil action to prevent destruction. The bill also creates a fund for digital preservation efforts and appropriates funds for the construction of an Iowa Archives and Heritage Center.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates the Iowa state archives and records authority (authority) and vests the powers of the authority in the Iowa archives and heritage board, consisting of the state archivist, three members of the public appointed by the governor, two state representatives, two state senators, and one academic historian or archival professional appointed by the state board of regents. The bill repeals Code chapter 8A, subchapter VI, the state records and archives Act, adopts replacement provisions in new Code chapter 7I, and transfers the duties currently performed by the department of administrative services (DAS) under Code chapter 8A, subchapter VI, to the authority. The bill further provides that the state archivist shall be appointed by the secretary of state instead of by DAS. The bill transfers authority over the historical resource research centers in Des Moines and Iowa City from DAS to the authority and prohibits the authority from closing, relocating, selling, or materially reducing the operations of or public access to a research center without approval from the general assembly. The authority must also maintain a state archival facility, which shall house industrial and business archives, the Iowa digital memory library, and state records collections and related manuscripts. The bill requires the authority to establish a digital memory library for the purpose of digital archiving. The bill expands the definition of a record to include all electronic mail of a senior official, rulemaking and policy development documents, reports, and content posted on an agency’s internet site. The bill provides that a person who relocates a state record without authorization commits a simple misdemeanor and a person who destroys a state record without authorization commits a serious misdemeanor. Any person may bring a civil action for injunctive relief to prevent the unauthorized destruction of a public record. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than 30 days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. The bill creates a fund under the control of the authority for the purpose of hiring one full-time equivalent position to assist with the preservation of digital state records and the implementation of the Iowa digital memory library. The bill also appropriates moneys to the authority from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund for the construction of the Iowa archives and heritage center.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Charley Thomson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Appropriations. H.J. 316.
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KY bill #HB379 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky's postsecondary education laws, primarily by removing outdated definitions and references to previously established committees and councils, such as the "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education," which are no longer relevant. It also formally establishes the Commonwealth Education Continuum, outlining its governance, membership, and duties, with administrative support provided by the Council on Postsecondary Education. The bill clarifies that the Board of Student Body Presidents will be attached to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administrative and organizational purposes. Additionally, it adjusts requirements for board of regents meetings, removing the stipulation that they must occur within 30 days of an appointment, and repeals several sections of KRS Chapter 164 that are now obsolete due to these changes.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 164.001 to remove the definition of "committee," "P-16 council," and "remedial education"; amend KRS 164.013 to conform; amend KRS 164.0211 to attach the Board of Student Body Presidents to the Council on Postsecondary Education for administration and organization purposes; create a new section of KRS Chapter 164 to codify the existing Commonwealth Education Continuum; establish governance and membership of the continuum; establish the duties of the continuum; provide that the administrative and support staff of the continuum shall be provided by the council; direct the continuum to submit an annual report and establish the contents of the report; amend KRS 164.330 to remove requirement for board of regents meetings to be held within 30 days of an appointment; amend various KRS sections to conform; repeal KRS 164.003, 164.004, 164.0285, 164.0286, 164.0287, 164.0268, and 164.033.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Shane Baker (R)*, James Tipton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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CA bill #AB1608 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen the independence and operational capabilities of the Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail (OIG), which is responsible for overseeing the state's high-speed rail project. Key provisions include renaming the office and its head to "Office of the Inspector General, High-Speed Rail" and "Inspector General of the High-Speed Rail," respectively, and allowing the Inspector General to adopt compensation structures from comparable state agencies to attract qualified staff. The bill also grants the Inspector General the authority to contract for necessary goods and services, exempting contracts up to $1,000,000 from certain state review requirements to expedite operations. Furthermore, it mandates that audit and review reports be published online and shared with the Governor and Legislature, with provisions for withholding reports if they reveal security weaknesses that could be exploited, in which case a confidential report would be provided to oversight officials. The bill also clarifies that the office's records are public records under the California Public Records Act, with specific exceptions for sensitive information, and establishes retention periods for supporting documents. Finally, it revises reporting requirements to ensure annual summaries of published findings are provided to the Legislature and Governor at the start of each fiscal year.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 39719.3 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Sections 187010, 187020, 187024, and 187038 of, to amend the heading of Division 19.7 (commencing with Section 187000) of, to amend the headings of Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 187020) and Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 187030) of Division 19.7 of, and to add Sections 187026, 187035, and 187037 to, the Public Utilities Code, relating to transportation.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lori Wilson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on TRANS. and JUD.
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IA bill #SF2359 • Last Action 02/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(Formerly SF 2143.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the State Board of Regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, whereas current law only allows them to do so. The committee will be composed of five voting members who are board members, along with several non-voting members including a student, a faculty senate member, another institution employee, and a graduate or public representative. This committee is required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, and the board can only select a president from that recommended list. The bill also allows the committee to hire outside consultants specializing in executive search and to use funds allocated by the board. Importantly, the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential, meaning they are not subject to public disclosure under Code chapter 22 (open records) unless all voting members of the committee agree to make the candidate's identity public.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee and specifies committee membership. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public by agreement of all voting members of the committee.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 306.
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KY bill #HB448 • Last Action 02/17/2026
AN ACT relating to background checks.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new requirements for criminal justice agencies in Kentucky to share criminal history records information when requested by specific federal agencies or their contractors for the purpose of conducting suitability or fitness assessments for federal or contractor employees, as outlined in federal law (5 U.S.C. sec. 9101). "Criminal history records information" is defined broadly to include arrest and disposition data, even if sealed, but excludes basic identification information that doesn't indicate criminal justice system involvement. A "criminal justice agency" is defined to encompass various state and local law enforcement, court, and correctional entities, as well as agencies administering criminal justice. A "requesting agency" includes a list of federal departments and agencies authorized to conduct background investigations, as well as contractors working on their behalf. These criminal justice agencies are permitted to charge a $25 fee to cover their expenses for providing this information, with the Commonwealth not being responsible for this fee. Additionally, the bill amends existing law regarding juvenile justice records to align with these new provisions, ensuring that juvenile records can be accessed by criminal justice agencies for these specific federal background check purposes.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 17 to define terms and require criminal justice agencies to provide criminal history records information to requesting agencies when they are conducting a basic suitability or fitness assessment for federal or contractor employees under 5 U.S.C. sec. 9101; authorize the agency to request a fee of $25 for reimbursement of expenses related to the check from entities other than the Commonwealth; amend KRS 610.340, relating to juvenile justice records, to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Tony Hampton (R)*, Vanessa Grossl (R), Wade Williams (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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WV bill #HB5662 • Last Action 02/17/2026
To extend hunting/fishing rights on private property, without a license, to grandchildren of the land owner
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia law to allow resident and non-resident children and grandchildren of a landowner to hunt and fish on that landowner's private property without a license or permit, provided they are hunting or fishing during the designated open seasons and can produce a valid photo identification card issued by the West Virginia State Police. This change expands upon existing provisions that already allowed landowners and their resident children, or bona fide resident tenants, to hunt and fish on their own land without a license. The bill also makes minor technical changes to the wording of the law, replacing "shall" with "may" in certain contexts related to hunting and fishing requirements.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to allow the children and grandchildren of a landowner in West Virginia to hunt and fish on such private land regardless of residency status without a permit or license, hunt and fish on their own land during open seasons in accordance with laws and rules so long as a valid photo ID is produced.
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• Introduced: 02/17/2026
• Added: 02/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeff Campbell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: To House Government Organization
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IL bill #HB0575 • Last Action 02/17/2026
GOVERNMENT-TECH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several significant changes to Illinois election laws and related statutes. Here's a comprehensive summary: This bill makes numerous modifications to election procedures and voter registration processes in Illinois. It expands early voting and vote-by-mail options, establishes a universal vote centers pilot program, and introduces language assistance requirements. The bill creates standardized naming conventions for election districts and precincts, requires high schools to provide voter registration opportunities starting in the 2026-2027 school year, and modifies various technical aspects of election administration. Key provisions include: - Allowing voters who are in line when an early voting polling place closes to cast a ballot - Creating a pilot program for universal vote centers where voters can vote regardless of their precinct - Requiring election authorities to establish curbside voting for individuals with disabilities - Implementing more comprehensive language assistance at voter registration facilities - Standardizing the naming of election districts, precincts, and polling places - Expanding automatic voter registration processes - Modifying petition filing deadlines for various electoral offices - Establishing a website for voters to request vote-by-mail ballots - Allowing a reduction in the number of election judges in certain counties - Requiring high schools to provide voter registration opportunities for graduating students The bill also makes changes to various administrative procedures, including modifications to how vote-by-mail ballots are processed, how voter registration information is handled, and compensation for certain public officials. These changes aim to modernize and streamline election processes, improve voter access, and enhance the overall administration of elections in Illinois.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that, in the case of petitions for the office of multi-township assessor, petitions shall be filed with the election authority not more than 141 (currently, 113 days) nor less than 134 days before the consolidated election. Provides that an election authority shall, except as otherwise provided under the Code, allow a voter who is in line to vote at the time an early voting polling place closes to cast a ballot. In provisions concerning primary election ballots, provides that the lettering of candidate names on a ballot shall be in both capital and lowercase letters in conformance with standard English language guidelines, unless compliance is not feasible due to the election system used by the election authority. Provides that election authorities may authorize service of objections to candidate nominations through electronic mail in lieu of personal service under specified circumstances. Requires each election authority to post certain election results on its website. Creates the universal vote centers pilot program. Sets forth provisions concerning name standardization. Requires election authorities to establish curbside voting for individuals with disabilities. Provides that, for specified applications, change of address forms, or recertifications of a driver's license or State identification card, the application, form, or recertification shall serve as a dual-purpose application when the applicant presents specified identification (rather than meets the requirements of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005). Modifies requirements of the dual-purpose application. Modifies the content of the written notice required to be given by the Office of the Secretary of State to each applicant and requires the Office of the Secretary of State to determine whether each applicant is currently registered to vote in Illinois and the applicant's registration address. Provides that, if an applicant provides the Secretary of State with an identification document which demonstrates that the applicant is not a United States citizen, the application shall not serve as a dual-purpose application. Requires election authorities to establish a website for eligible voters to request vote by mail ballots. Authorizes a reduction in the number of election judges in each precinct. Provides that an election authority shall test the voting devices and equipment in 5% of the voting devices used in early voting and at vote centers (rather than 5% of the voting devices used in early voting). Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code to make conforming changes. Amends the Downstate Forest Preserve District to correct a cross-reference to a Public Act. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Provides that a prohibition on fundraising during session does not apply to a constitutional officer of the executive branch or a General Assembly member who is a candidate for federal office if the fundraising function is held outside of Sangamon County. Makes changes in provisions concerning personnel policies and ethics commissions. Amends the School Code. In the School Board Association Article of the Code, provides that a school board association may offer and provide scholarships or other reimbursements to school board members, and a school board member may receive scholarships or other reimbursements from an association for reasonable travel and lodging expenses to attend meetings or other events hosted by the association which are reasonably related to the school board member's duties and will contribute to the professional development of the school board member. In the Chicago School District Article of the Code, provides that all petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education shall be filed with the board of election commissioners and shall be prepared, filed, and certified as outlined in the Election Code (rather than providing that all petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education shall be filed with the board of election commissioners within the time provided for in the Election Code, except that petitions for the nomination of members of the Chicago Board of Education for the 2024 general election shall be prepared and certified as outlined in the Election Code). In the Educational Service Regions Article of the School Code, provides that, when a vacancy occurs in the office of regional superintendent of schools and more than 28 months remain in that term and the vacancy occurs at least 130 days before the next general election, appointment to fill the vacancy shall be until the next general election (rather than if more than 28 months remain in that term, the appointment shall be until the next general election). In the School Board and Chicago Board of Education Articles of the School Code, provides that, beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, the school district shall provide all eligible students graduating from high school with the opportunity to register to vote. Amends the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Act. Makes a change concerning compensation of the members of the board. Amends the Open Meetings Act, if and only if Senate Bill 243 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law, to make a change in provisions regarding meetings on election days. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 10/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Maurice West (D)*, Chris Welch (D), Katie Stuart (D), Robyn Gabel (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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WA bill #HB1607 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Concerning recycling and waste reduction.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new "recycling refund program" for glass, plastic, and metal beverage containers in Washington state, aiming to increase recycling rates, reduce litter, and support a circular economy. The program operates under an "extended producer responsibility" framework, meaning the producers or "brand owners" of these beverages are responsible for financing and managing the collection and recycling of their products. Key provisions include requiring producers to join or form a "recycling refund producer responsibility organization" (RPRO) that will oversee the program, establishing a 10-cent refund value for each covered beverage container, and creating a network of "redemption sites" (both "express" and "full-service") where consumers can return containers to get their refund. The bill also outlines responsibilities for the Department of Ecology (the "department") in implementing and enforcing the program, and establishes an advisory council to provide input. Producers will be required to provide data on their containers, and RPROs will be responsible for developing program plans, collecting fees from producers, managing the refund system, and reporting on performance targets. The bill also includes provisions for coordination with existing paper and packaging producer responsibility programs, incentives for recycling facilities, and penalties for non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to recycling and waste reduction; amending RCW 2 70A.208.010, 70A.208.050, 70A.208.080, 70A.208.210, 70A.208.240, 3 70A.208.270, 82.19.050, and 70A.245.100; reenacting and amending RCW 4 43.21B.110 and 43.21B.300; adding a new section to chapter 70A.208 5 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 82.04 RCW; adding a new chapter 6 to Title 70A RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 70A.208.250; 7 and prescribing penalties. 8
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• Introduced: 01/24/2025
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Monica Stonier (D)*, Kevin Waters (R), Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Strom Peterson (D), Alex Ramel (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Julia Reed (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Shelley Kloba (D), Davina Duerr (D), Janice Zahn (D), Mary Fosse (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment - Couture 1607-S3 AMH COUT H3594.1
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IL bill #SB3330 • Last Action 02/17/2026
SCH CD-TEACHER DISMISSAL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the School Code concerning the dismissal of teachers who have achieved contractual continued service, meaning they have a form of job security. If a teacher is wrongly dismissed and a court orders their reinstatement, the bill clarifies the process for determining back pay and other compensation. Specifically, after a teacher is reinstated, the mutually selected hearing officer (an impartial individual chosen to resolve disputes) will retain authority over the back pay calculation. This allows the teacher to challenge the school board's initial order regarding back pay, lost benefits, interest, and attorney's fees, and the hearing officer can potentially adjust the amount through an expedited arbitration process, with the school board covering the arbitrator's costs. This change ensures a more thorough review of the financial compensation owed to a teacher who was wrongfully dismissed.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Employment of Teachers Article of the School Code with respect to the removal or dismissal of teachers in contractual continued service. In provisions specifying that if a decision of a hearing officer for dismissal or of a school board for dismissal for cause is adjudicated upon review or appeal in favor of a teacher, then the trial court shall order reinstatement and shall remand the matter to the school board with direction for entry of an order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, and costs, less mitigation, provides that, post reinstatement, the mutually selected hearing officer shall maintain jurisdiction over the back pay so that the teacher may challenge and the hearing officer may potentially amend the school board's order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, interest, and costs, including, but not limited to, attorney's fees, less mitigation, through an expedited arbitration procedure, with the costs of the arbitrator borne by the school board (rather than providing that the teacher may challenge the school board's order setting the amount of back pay, lost benefits, and costs, less mitigation, through an expedited arbitration procedure, with the costs of the arbitrator borne by the school board).
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Education
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NM bill #HB33 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice across state lines more easily. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services by enabling psychologists to provide telepsychology (services delivered via telecommunication technologies) and temporary in-person services in states where they are not licensed. It establishes a framework for cooperation between participating states, known as "compact states," to share information about psychologist licensure and disciplinary actions, and to hold psychologists accountable. Key provisions include defining terms like "telepsychology," "compact state," and "home state," outlining requirements for psychologists to practice under the compact (such as holding a current license in a home state and meeting educational criteria), and establishing a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee the compact's implementation and rulemaking. The compact also details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and withdrawal from the agreement, ensuring that public safety and professional standards are maintained across participating states.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE; ENACTING THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Marian Matthews (D)*, Gail Armstrong (R)*, Cynthia Borrego (D)*, Jenifer Jones (R), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Nicole Chavez (R), Catherine Cullen (R), Joshua Hernandez (R), Wonda Johnson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
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NM bill #HB31 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Ems Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, which aims to protect the public by ensuring the competency and accountability of emergency medical services (EMS) personnel, such as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics, across state lines. The compact allows licensed EMS personnel from one member state to practice in another member state under a "privilege to practice," facilitating their movement for emergency duties and improving public access to their services. It establishes an Interstate Commission for EMS Personnel Practice to oversee the compact, develop uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensure and adverse actions. The bill also includes provisions for expedited licensure for veterans and military spouses, and outlines procedures for handling adverse actions, dispute resolution, and enforcement among member states.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS; ENACTING THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Marian Matthews (D)*, Nicole Chavez (R)*, Catherine Cullen (R)*, Harlan Vincent (R), Sarah Silva (D), Jenifer Jones (R), Rebecca Dow (R), Jimmy Mason (R), Cristina Parajón (D), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Luis Terrazas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
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IL bill #SB3217 • Last Action 02/17/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption, a benefit that helps eligible seniors by freezing their property taxes based on their income. Starting with the taxable year 2026, the bill mandates that this maximum income limitation will automatically increase each year by the same percentage that the Consumer Price Index-u (a measure of inflation published by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics) increased in the preceding 12-month period. This change aims to ensure that the income threshold for qualifying for the exemption keeps pace with inflation, preventing seniors from being disqualified due to rising costs of living.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, beginning in taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption shall be increased each year by the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Revenue
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OH bill #SB276 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill ratifies the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of school psychology by establishing a streamlined pathway for licensed school psychologists to practice in multiple states. The compact creates a commission to oversee implementation, defines key terms like "school psychological services" and "equivalent license," and establishes procedures for licensing, information sharing, and professional mobility. Key provisions include allowing qualified school psychologists to obtain equivalent licenses in member states more easily, promoting workforce flexibility, and ensuring public safety by maintaining rigorous professional standards. The compact requires participating states to share licensure information, investigate complaints, and comply with specific licensing requirements, such as passing a national exam and completing a supervised internship. It also provides protections for military members and their spouses, enables efficient license renewals across states, and creates a mechanism for resolving disputes between member states. The compact aims to improve access to school psychological services by reducing bureaucratic barriers while maintaining high professional standards and protecting public health and safety.
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Bill Summary: To enact section 4732.42 of the Revised Code to ratify the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists.
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• Introduced: 09/30/2025
• Added: 10/01/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : Kristina Roegner (R)*, Andrew Brenner (R), Jerry Cirino (R), Hearcel Craig (D), Bill DeMora (D), Theresa Gavarone (R), Paula Hicks-Hudson (D), Steve Huffman (R), George Lang (R), Beth Liston (D), Sandy O'Brien (R), Thomas Patton (R), Bill Reineke (R), Michele Reynolds (R), Kent Smith (D), Jane Timken (R), Shane Wilkin (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: House Education 1st Hearing, Sponsor Testimony (14:15:00 2/17/2026 Room 121)
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NE bill #LB1258 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Rename the Livestock Brand Act as the Livestock Protection Act, eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee, and change, provide, and eliminate provisions relating to livestock branding and livestock protection
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Livestock Protection Act, aims to modernize and streamline livestock branding and protection laws in Nebraska by renaming the existing Livestock Brand Act, eliminating the Nebraska Brand Committee, and transferring its duties to the Department of Agriculture. The Department will establish a Division of Brand Registration, Brand Inspection, and Livestock Theft Investigation, overseen by a brand recorder, to manage brand registration, conduct voluntary brand inspections for proof of ownership upon request for a fee, and investigate livestock theft. The bill also removes mandatory branding requirements within specific areas and transitions brand inspection duties to the Department, while also making changes to laws concerning estrays, undercover vehicle identification, state personnel systems, work hours, and virtual conferencing under the Open Meetings Act, with most provisions becoming effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to livestock; to amend sections 11-201, 54-170, 54-171, 54-171.01, 54-172, 54-176, 54-179, 54-180, 54-182, 54-187.01, 54-193, 54-194, 54-196, 54-197, 54-198, 54-199, 54-1,100, 54-1,101, 54-1,102, 54-1,103, 54-1,104, 54-1,105, 54-1,108, 54-1,115, 54-1,116, 54-1,118, 54-1,124.01, 54-1,125, 54-1,126, 54-1,127, 54-1,128, 54-1,129, 54-1,131, 54-415, 54-1160.01, 60-3,135, 60-480.01, 81-1021, and 84-1005, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and sections 81-1316 and 84-1411, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to rename the Livestock Brand Act as the Livestock Protection Act; to eliminate the Nebraska Brand Committee; to provide for the Division of Brand Registration, Brand Inspection, and Livestock Theft Investigation and a brand recorder in the Department of Agriculture; to eliminate the brand inspection area and mandatory branding requirements within such area; to change provisions relating to brand inspections and fees and to define, redefine, and eliminate terms under the Livestock Protection Act; to eliminate provisions relating to registered feedlots and open markets under the Livestock Protection Act; to provide for the transition of brand inspection duties from the Nebraska Brand Committee to the Department of Agriculture; to change provisions relating to estrays; to change provisions relating to undercover license plates, undercover drivers' licenses, identification requirements for certain motor vehicles, the State Personnel System, the regular work hours of certain state employees, and virtual conferencing under the Open Meetings Act; to state legislative intent; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; to repeal the original sections; and to outright repeal sections 54-175, 54-175.01, 54-179.01, 54-179.02, 54-179.03, 54-179.04, 54-186, 54-187.02, 54-188, 54-191, 54-192, 54-195, 54-1,106, 54-1,109, 54-1,110, 54-1,111, 54-1,112, 54-1,113, 54-1,114, 54-1,117, 54-1,119, 54-1,120, 54-1,121, and 54-1,122, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Hansen (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Agriculture Hearing (13:30:00 2/17/2026 Room 1023)
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SD bill #SB46 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor," proposes adding a new section to South Dakota's existing laws regarding open meetings. The key provision is that any proposed agenda for a public body's official meeting must list all items to be discussed and describe them in enough detail to reasonably inform the public about the official business or public policy that will be considered. This aims to increase transparency in government proceedings. Importantly, the bill establishes a penalty for violating this new requirement: it will be considered a Class 2 misdemeanor, which is a minor criminal offense.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT ENTITLED An Act to modify the requirements for open meeting agendas and provide a penalty therefor.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Signed by the Governor on February 17, 2026 S.J. 266
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SC bill #H4739 • Last Action 02/17/2026
College Safety Training Programs for Students
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all public and private higher education institutions in South Carolina that receive lottery scholarship funding to implement a comprehensive safety training program for new students. The program must be developed by the campus public safety director and delivered during initial orientation or within the first thirty days of a student's arrival, targeting full-time and part-time students physically attending campus. The training must cover essential topics including personal safety, emergency procedures, campus security services, sexual assault prevention, behavioral intervention team information, and bystander intervention strategies. Institutions are required to annually report their safety training programs to the Commission on Higher Education or State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education by January 31st. Additionally, each institution must compile and publicly report detailed campus crime statistics, categorizing crimes by type, offender status, victim status, and relationship categories. The bill mandates that institutions post their campus safety plans on their websites, review and update them annually, and retain crime data for seven years. Institutions found non-compliant may face funding reductions or potential enforcement actions by the Attorney General. The law will take effect upon gubernatorial approval and will first apply to students enrolling in the fall of 2027, ensuring colleges have adequate time to develop and implement these comprehensive safety programs.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 4 To Chapter 101, Title 59 So As To Require Each Public College, University, And Technical College In This State And Each Independent Institution Of Higher Education In This State That Receives Certain Lottery Scholarship-funded Tuition Payments To Implement A Safety Training Program For All New Students, To Provide Exclusions From The Programs, To Provide Requirements Of The Programs, To Require Each Institution To Compile And Annually Report Certain Campus Crime Statistics, Among Other Things, To Provide Additional Reporting Requirements, And To Provide Enforcement Mechanisms.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Tim McGinnis (R)*, Shannon Erickson (R), Hamilton Grant (D), Tiffany Spann-Wilder (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: House E.P.W. Full Committee (10:30:00 2/17/2026 Blatt Room 433)
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IL bill #SB3528 • Last Action 02/17/2026
DHFS-TRANSFORMATION PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Public Aid Code to allow for unexpended funds budgeted for the health care transformation program in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 to be allocated in State fiscal year 2028, up to a maximum of $150,000,000. The health care transformation program, established to provide financial assistance to hospitals for transforming their services and care models, is funded through a transformation funding pool. This provision essentially permits flexibility in utilizing these funds if they were not fully spent in the earlier fiscal years, ensuring that up to $150 million can still be used for the program's objectives in the subsequent year.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Hospital Services Trust Fund Article in the Illinois Public Aid Code. In provisions concerning annual funding for the health care transformation program, provides that funds that had been budgeted but unexpended in State fiscal years 2021 through 2027 may be allocated in State fiscal year 2028 in an amount not to exceed $150,000,000.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Adriane Johnson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB3443 • Last Action 02/17/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily concerning economic development and tax credits. It repeals the requirement for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) website to list all state, local, and federal economic benefits by July 1, 2026. Additionally, it shifts the deadline for filing several annual reports, including those on entrepreneurial assistance centers, the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund, the Large Business Attraction Fund, and cannabis social equity, from January 1st to January 31st. The bill also modifies the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority's Board by reducing the number of public members and adding the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity as an ex officio member. Finally, it extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, allowing these incentives to remain in place for longer periods.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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OK bill #SB1613 • Last Action 02/17/2026
Liquefied petroleum gas; modifying provisions related to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator and the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) regulation in Oklahoma, aiming to enhance safety, clarify responsibilities, and update administrative processes. Key changes include granting the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administration the authority to investigate LPG accidents and fires, with mandatory immediate notification from local authorities within one business day to allow for pre-disturbance investigations. The bill also removes the position of "chief deputy administrator," streamlines requirements for appointed personnel, and makes language gender-neutral. It updates statutory references and modifies the types of meetings the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board can hold, ensuring they comply with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Furthermore, the bill revises the list of permit classes for LPG businesses, introduces a new "Food Truck Permit" (Class V), and establishes a flat annual fee for containers in cylinder exchange cabinets, defining what constitutes a cylinder exchange cabinet. It also clarifies that fees collected are to be used for inspection costs and authorizes the Board to create administrative rules for fees and container identification systems. The bill also mandates that certain law enforcement certification, specifically from the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), is required for administrators, deputy administrators, and safety code enforcement officers to have peace officer powers. Finally, it removes outdated requirements for filling and identifying containers, instead requiring registered permit holders to conspicuously mark their containers for easy identification and obtain authorization before filling another permit holder's container, while always requiring consumer authorization.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to liquefied petroleum gas; authorizing certain investigations; requiring notifications of certain accidents or fires; requiring notification be sent within certain time frame; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.2, which relates to the State Liquefied Petroleum Gas Administrator; removing certain appointed position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.3, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board; modifying statutory references; modifying types of meetings that can be designated; requiring meetings adhere to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; making language gender neutral; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.4), which relates to registration permits; modifying statutory references; modifying list of permit classes; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.5, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.5), which relates to fees for refillable cylinders; requiring fees be used for certain purpose; modifying list of entities required to pay fee; removing language regarding refunds of credit fees; authorizing the Board to promulgate certain administrative rules; requiring flat fee for certain containers; defining term; authorizing Administrator to adopt certain system; authorizing assessment of certain penalty; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.7, which relates to inspections; modifying reference to certain appointed position; requiring certain law enforcement certification for certain position; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.9, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2022 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 420.9), which relates to specifications for commercial propane, butane, and mixtures; removing certain requirements for filling, using, and identifying containers; requiring certain identifying marks on containers; requiring certain authorizations; updating statutory language and references; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Grant Green (R)*, Rusty Cornwell (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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VT bill #H0093 • Last Action 02/17/2026
An act relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of veterans in Vermont
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs to create and maintain a comprehensive database of veterans residing in Vermont. The Director of the Office of Veterans Affairs will collaborate with various state agencies and departments to collect veteran information, with all agencies obligated to provide veteran data to the extent permitted by state and federal law. A critical aspect of the bill is that any personally identifying information collected for the database will be completely exempt from public records disclosure and will be kept strictly confidential. The bill specifically notes that this confidentiality exemption will remain in effect and cannot be automatically repealed through standard sunset provisions. The database aims to centralize veteran information while protecting individual veterans' privacy, and the provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025. By ensuring data confidentiality, the bill seeks to encourage veterans to participate in the database without fear of their personal information being publicly disclosed.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require the Vermont Office of Veterans Affairs to develop and maintain a database of veterans in Vermont with any information that is collected to be exempt from public inspection and copying.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Bob Hooper (D)*, Sarita Austin (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), Lucy Boyden (D), Carolyn Branagan (R), Gregory Burtt (R), Bill Canfield (R), Conor Casey (D), Voranus Coffin (R), Wendy Critchlow (D), Abbey Duke (D), William Greer (D), Lisa Hango (R), James Harrison (R), Mark Higley (R), Mary Howard (D), Eric Maguire (R), Kate McCann (D), Mike Morgan (R), Mary Morrissey (R), Mike Mrowicki (D), Todd Nielsen (R), Carol Ode (D), Woody Page (R), Sandra Pinsonault (R), Larry Satcowitz (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/23/2025
• Last Action: House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs Hearing (15:00:00 2/17/2026 Room M106)
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OK bill #SB1598 • Last Action 02/16/2026
State government; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma law, primarily by removing prohibitions on the use of state funds for religious purposes and by modifying requirements for nonsectarian charter schools. Specifically, it amends laws concerning the Oklahoma Historical Society, the Oklahoma Arts Council, and the J.M. Davis Memorial Commission to remove language that prevented funds from being used for the benefit of any sect, church, denomination, or religious institution, or for religious teachers or dignitaries. Additionally, the bill amends the law regarding charter schools to remove the explicit requirement that charter schools be nonsectarian in their programs, admission policies, and employment practices, and that sponsors not authorize charter schools affiliated with nonpublic sectarian schools or religious institutions. The bill also updates statutory references and provides an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Sections 1.18, 171, and 201C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 213, O.S.L. 2022 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 201C), which relate to the dispensation of funds; removing certain prohibition on use of funds; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-136, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-136), which relates to charter schools; removing certain requirement on nonsectarian charter schools; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Julie McIntosh (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R)*, Dana Prieto (R), Randy Grellner (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative CrosswhiteHader (principal House author)
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MS bill #SB3106 • Last Action 02/16/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repeal date for the Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), which is an organization responsible for promoting tourism and conventions in Jackson, Mississippi, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2030. Additionally, it authorizes the City of Jackson to impose an additional 1% tax on hotel and motel room rentals and a 1/2% tax on restaurant sales, on top of existing taxes, to fund the CVB's operations. Before these new taxes can be levied, the city must hold an election where at least 60% of the voters must approve the tax. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "hotel," "motel," and "restaurant" within the context of these taxes.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Chapter 909, Local And Private Laws Of 1999, As Last Amended By Chapter 930, Local And Private Laws Of 2022, To Extend The Date Of Repeal On The Provisions Of Law That Create The Jackson Convention And Visitors Bureau And Impose A Tax On The Gross Proceeds Of Sales Of Restaurants, Hotels And Motels For The Purpose Of Providing Funds For The Bureau; To Authorize An Additional Tax Of 1% On The Sales Of Hotels And Motels And 1/2% On The Sales Of Restaurants; To Require That An Election Be Held On The Question Of Whether Such Tax May Be Levied; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Hillman Frazier (D)*, Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Sollie Norwood (D)*, David Blount (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Local and Private;Finance
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WV bill #HB5559 • Last Action 02/16/2026
To facilitate interstate practice of Regulated Social Workers by improving public access to competent Social Work Services.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure, which establishes a framework for regulated social workers to practice across state lines more easily. The Compact, referred to as the "Social Work Licensure Compact," creates a "Multistate License" allowing social workers to practice in all member states, known as "Member States," under a "Multistate Authorization to Practice." This aims to increase public access to social work services, reduce redundant licensing requirements, and promote mobility for social workers, including military families. The bill also outlines the criteria for states to join the Compact, the requirements for social workers to obtain a Multistate License, and the powers and responsibilities of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission, an agency formed by the member states to oversee the Compact. The Board of Social Work is authorized to require criminal history record checks for applicants seeking multistate licenses.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to adopt the Interstate Compact on Social Work Licensure.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tristan Leavitt (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: To House Government Organization
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KS bill #SB30 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Requiring that adoption of new occupational licensing requirements and material changes to existing occupational licenses by a state agency be approved by joint resolution of the legislature unless otherwise ratified by the legislature by the enactment of a bill and providing for notice to agencies and the legislature and a procedure for legislative review of such occupational licensing requirements.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the secretary of labor to conduct state and national criminal history record checks on employees who have access to federal tax information received directly from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Specifically, the bill amends several existing Kansas statutes to update language around criminal history record checks and expand the scope of agencies that can request such checks. The bill adds a new requirement for the Kansas Department of Labor that any employee who will be granted access to federal tax information must be fingerprinted and submit to a comprehensive criminal background investigation. This process involves submitting fingerprints to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to verify the employee's identity and determine if they have any criminal history. The criminal history check will be used to assess the qualifications and fitness of employees with sensitive access to federal tax information. The bill includes provisions to keep the criminal history information confidential and specifies that unauthorized disclosure of such information would be a misdemeanor. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2025, and are part of a broader effort to enhance security and background screening for employees in various state agencies and roles.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; relating to state and national criminal history record checks; authorizing the attorney general and the state gaming agency to receive more criminal history records; updating criminal history record language related to the state bank commissioner; requiring the secretary of labor to conduct such checks on employees who have access to federal tax information; amending K.S.A. 75-5702 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 9-555, 9-565, 9-2411, 22-4714 and 75-7b01 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/17/2025
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 89 Nay: 35
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FL bill #H7015 • Last Action 02/16/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform and Antitrust Investigations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the scheduled repeal date for two existing legal exemptions related to investigations of social media platforms and antitrust violations. Specifically, the bill amends sections 287.137 and 501.2041 of the Florida Statutes to change the sunset date from October 2, 2026, to October 2, 2031. These exemptions currently protect certain confidential information gathered during investigations by the Attorney General, Department of Legal Affairs, or law enforcement agencies into social media platform activities or potential antitrust violations. The Open Government Sunset Review Act requires periodic legislative review of such exemptions to ensure they remain necessary and appropriate. By extending the repeal date to 2031, the bill allows these information protection provisions to remain in effect for an additional five years, giving investigators continued ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information during their inquiries. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 287.137, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Attorney General or a law enforcement agency into social media platform activities; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; amending s. 501.2041, F.S., which provides an exemption from public records requirements for certain information received in investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or a law enforcement agency into violations by certain social media platforms; extending the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 12/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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NM bill #SB17 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Stop Illegal Gun Trade Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act," aims to enhance firearm safety and regulate the gun trade by imposing new requirements on licensed firearm dealers (referred to as "dealers"). Key provisions include mandating dealers to implement enhanced security measures like alarm systems and video surveillance to prevent theft, establishing a minimum age of 21 for employees who handle firearms, and requiring background checks and specific training for these employees on recognizing and reporting illegal activities such as straw purchases (buying a gun for someone else). The bill also mandates that dealers maintain detailed records of all firearm transactions, report thefts and losses promptly, and cooperate with law enforcement trace requests. Furthermore, it prohibits the sale of certain "extremely dangerous weapons," including detachable magazines holding more than ten rounds, .50 caliber rifles and cartridges, and specific types of gas-operated semi-automatic firearms, with exceptions for antique firearms and certain other types of firearms. Dealers will also be required to post prominent signs informing purchasers about safe storage, background check requirements, and the illegality of straw purchases, and face penalties for violations, including civil fines and potential misdemeanor charges for falsifying compliance reports.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO FIREARMS; ENACTING THE STOP ILLEGAL GUN TRADE AND EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS ACT; REQUIRING DEALER SECURITY MEASURES TO PREVENT THEFT AND LOSS OF FIREARMS; PROVIDING A MINIMUM AGE FOR EMPLOYMENT AT A FIREARMS DEALER; REQUIRING DEALER MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS; REQUIRING DEALER REPORTING OF CRIME GUN TRACES, MULTIPLE FIREARM SALES, THEFTS AND LOSSES; PROHIBITING THE SALE OF EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WEAPONS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; REQUIRING DEALERS TO POST LEGAL AND SAFETY NOTICES TO FIREARM PURCHASERS; PROVIDING PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Debbie O'Malley (D)*, Heather Berghmans (D)*, Charlotte Little (D)*, Andrea Romero (D), Pat Roybal Caballero (D), Linda López (D), Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D), Peter Wirth (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/16/2026 Room 309)
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WV bill #HB5621 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Prosecutor FOIA Bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends West Virginia law to explicitly exempt records and materials related to the detection and investigation of crime that are received and maintained by a prosecuting attorney from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which generally presumes public access to government records. This means that while most public records are accessible, the specific information gathered and held by a prosecutor's office during criminal investigations will now be protected from public view, aligning with existing exemptions for law-enforcement agencies' investigative records.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify that the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is not a custodian of records and is exempt from the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/16/2026
• Added: 02/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jonathan Pinson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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OK bill #SB2080 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Government administration; requiring entities that issue building permits to provide weekly notification of issuances to the county assessor. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires entities that issue building permits in counties with a population of 450,000 or more to electronically submit copies of these permits and certificates to the county assessor on a weekly basis, aiming to improve property tax assessment accuracy. It also makes several changes to existing laws related to local development and ad valorem taxes, including authorizing counties to administer fees for certain costs associated with project plans, adding county assessors as non-voting members to specific review committees, and prescribing requirements for district boundaries to prevent the division of individual properties. The bill further mandates that governing bodies submit fiscal impact reports to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, which will then compile and submit its own report, and ensures county assessors are notified upon approval of certain project plans. Additionally, it allows for various government notifications, applications, letters, and transactional statements to be issued via electronic mail, updates statutory language, and establishes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to government administration; requiring entities that issue building permits to provide weekly notification of issuances to the county assessor; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 854, 855, 856, 860, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 145, O.S.L. 2023, and 862 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 860), which relate to the Local Development Act; authorizing the county to administer fees for certain costs; adding certain county assessors to certain membership review committees in a nonvoting capacity; prescribing requirements for district boundaries; requiring certain governing bodies to submit fiscal impact reports to the Oklahoma Department of Commerce; requiring the Department to submit certain report; requiring county assessor to be notified upon approval of certain project plans; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Sections 2813, as amended by Section 238, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2817.3, 2882, and 2893 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2813), which relate to the Ad Valorem Tax Code; authorizing certain notifications, applications, letters, and transactional statements to be issued by electronic mail; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jerry Alvord (R)*, Mark Lepak (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Lepak (principal House author)
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FL bill #H7005 • Last Action 02/16/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes to permanently protect the addresses and telephone numbers of individuals who are provided public emergency shelter during storms or catastrophic events. Currently, this information is exempt from public records requirements, meaning government agencies cannot disclose these personal details. The bill removes the existing scheduled repeal date of October 2, 2026, which was previously part of the law under the Open Government Sunset Review Act (a process that requires periodic legislative review of certain public records exemptions). By eliminating the sunset provision, the bill ensures that the privacy protections for people in emergency shelters will continue indefinitely, helping to safeguard the personal information of vulnerable individuals during times of crisis. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to a review under the Open Government Sunset Review Act; amending s. 252.385, F.S., which provides an exemption from public record requirements for the address and telephone number of persons provided public emergency shelter; removing the scheduled repeal date of the exemption; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/05/2025
• Added: 11/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Meg Weinberger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 11/05/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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IA bill #SF2238 • Last Action 02/16/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including the duties of lawful custodians.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies public records laws by introducing new definitions for "original government body," which is the entity that created or is primarily responsible for a public record, and "secondary lawful custodian," which is any other government body holding that record. When a request for a public record is made to a secondary lawful custodian, they can now defer the decision on whether to release the record to the original government body, promptly informing the requester of this deferral and the identity of the original body. This means the secondary lawful custodian doesn't have to independently decide if the record is confidential or should be disclosed. The bill also clarifies that a reasonable delay for this deferral process won't be considered a violation, and a secondary lawful custodian acting based on the original government body's decision is considered to be acting in good faith, protecting them from legal penalties like damages or attorney fees if they follow that decision.
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Bill Summary: This bill relates to public records, including the duties of lawful custodians. Under current law, a person may request to examine, copy, publish, or otherwise disseminate a public record from the government body currently in physical possession of the public record (lawful custodian). The bill defines “original government body” as the government body that created or originated a public record, or that has primary responsibility for the maintenance, classification, or confidentiality of the public record. The bill also defines “secondary lawful custodian” as a lawful custodian in physical possession of a public record provided by an original government body. Under the bill, if a public records request is made to a secondary lawful custodian, the secondary lawful custodian may defer the determination of whether the public record is subject to examination and copying to the original government body. The bill requires the secondary lawful custodian to promptly notify the requester of the deferral and the identity of the original government body. The secondary lawful custodian is not required to independently determine whether a record is confidential or subject to disclosure. The bill provides that a good-faith, reasonable delay in responding to a public records request does not constitute a violation when the delay is for the purpose of allowing a secondary lawful custodian to defer to the original government body for a determination. A secondary lawful custodian acting in reasonable reliance on the determination of the original government body is deemed to be acting in good faith. The bill further provides that a secondary lawful custodian is not subject to injunctive relief, damages, attorney fees, or costs for failing to disclose or for disclosing a public record when the secondary lawful custodian acted in reasonable reliance on the determination of the original government body to comply with or refuse the public records request.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Charlie McClintock (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
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MD bill #SB977 • Last Action 02/14/2026
Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission and Fund – Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission within the State Department of Education to oversee grant awards to eligible organizations that provide structured, evidence-based programs for youth, defined as individuals from birth through 25 years old, outside of regular school hours, and that include adult mentors and family engagement. The bill also creates the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund, a special, nonlapsing fund that will receive money from judgments or settlements against social media companies found to have harmed youth, as well as state appropriations and interest earnings, with a portion of the fund dedicated to administrative costs for litigation against social media companies and for the commission's operations, while the remainder will be used for grants to support positive youth development programming. The commission will be composed of various members, including youth representatives, parents, and officials from relevant state agencies, and will be responsible for establishing grant processes, monitoring awards, and ensuring youth involvement in its work. The bill also specifies that interest earned by the Fund will be credited back to the Fund, and its provisions are contingent on the state receiving funds from a settlement or judgment against a social media company, with a deadline of June 30, 2030, for this to occur, and the act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Commission in the State Department of Education to make grant awards to certain eligible organizations that provide positive youth development programming to certain youth; establishing the Maryland Positive Youth Development Fund as a special, nonlapsing fund; and requiring interest earnings of the Fund to be credited to the Fund.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 02/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Harris (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: First Reading Senate Rules
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NM bill #HB279 • Last Action 02/14/2026
Healthcare Privacy & Safety Protections
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens privacy protections for electronic health records and related information, particularly concerning reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare. It expands the definition of "electronic health care service provider" and "health care information" to encompass more entities and data types, and it mandates that health information exchanges and electronic medical record systems develop capabilities to segregate and control access to information related to reproductive and gender-affirming care by July 1, 2028. The bill also prohibits the tracking or identification of individuals engaged in protected health care activities through geofencing around healthcare facilities, and it restricts the sale or sharing of personal data for such purposes. Furthermore, it enhances protections for providers prescribing drugs for reproductive health by allowing their practice facility's name and address to be used on dispensing containers instead of their personal information, and it allows reproductive and gender-affirming health care providers to participate in the confidential substitute address program, which protects their residential and delivery addresses from public records, similar to victims of domestic violence. Finally, the bill establishes civil penalties for violations of these privacy provisions and provides individuals with the right to sue for damages and injunctive relief.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PRIVACY; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS BY LIMITING DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN HEALTH CARE INFORMATION; RESTRICTING LOCATION TRACKING AT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE PROVIDER FACILITIES; AMENDING LICENSING REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN HOSPITALS; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR PROVIDERS WHO PRESCRIBE DRUGS FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE; PROVIDING FOR REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS AND GENDER-AFFIRMING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONFIDENTIAL SUBSTITUTE ADDRESS ACT; PROVIDING CIVIL PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chris Chandler (D)*, Linda Trujillo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: HJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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NM bill #HB12 • Last Action 02/14/2026
Physical Therapy Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to improve public access to physical therapy services by allowing licensed physical therapists to practice in multiple member states under a single license. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, sets definitions for key terms like "compact privilege" (the authorization to practice in a remote state) and "home state" (the licensee's primary state of residence), and outlines requirements for state participation, including criminal background checks and adherence to national examination standards. It also addresses specific provisions for active-duty military personnel and their spouses, details procedures for adverse actions and investigations, and establishes a coordinated data system for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states. Furthermore, the bill amends the existing Physical Therapy Act to mandate state and federal criminal history background checks for all applicants seeking initial licensure or a compact privilege, ensuring a consistent level of public safety across participating states.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSURE; ENACTING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT; AMENDING THE PHYSICAL THERAPY ACT TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2026
• Added: 01/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Liz Thomson (D)*, Gail Armstrong (R)*, Marianna Anaya (D)*, Nicole Chavez (R)*, Catherine Cullen (R)*, Joshua Hernandez (R), Jenifer Jones (R), Charlotte Little (D), Rebecca Dow (R), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Luis Terrazas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/17/2026
• Last Action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
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IL bill #HB5613 • Last Action 02/13/2026
OMA&FOIA-NGO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act to expand the definition of a "public body" to include certain nongovernmental organizations. Specifically, any private organization that receives either $10,000 or less, or less than 20% of its total funding from the State will now be considered a public body under these laws. This change means that these organizations will be subject to the same transparency requirements as government entities, including holding open meetings and responding to public records requests, which are governed by the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) respectively.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definitions of "public body" in the Acts to include a nongovernmental organization that receives the lesser of $10,000 or 20% of its funding from the State.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : David Friess (R)*, Brad Halbrook (R), Chris Miller (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
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IL bill #HB5401 • Last Action 02/13/2026
COMM COLLEGE-LEADER TRAINING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Community College Act to require that as part of the existing minimum 4-hour professional development leadership training for voting members of a community college board of trustees, at least one hour must be dedicated to the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. This new requirement ensures that trustees receive specific education on these important principles, which are crucial for fostering an inclusive and accessible environment within community colleges. The existing law already mandates a broader range of leadership training topics for trustees, including open meetings law, labor law, ethics, and financial oversight, and this bill adds a focused component on DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and accessibility to that training.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Community College Act. Provides that as part of the required minimum 4-hour professional development leadership training, each voting member of a board of trustees shall complete a minimum of one hour of training covering the topic of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5420 • Last Action 02/13/2026
ALEXANDER/PULASKI MEDICAL DIST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Act, creating a new medical district encompassing specific areas within Alexander and Pulaski Counties, from the City of Cairo to north of the City of Pulaski, with defined boundaries along rivers and major roads. A Commission of the District, composed of 12 appointed members and 3 ex officio members (designees from state departments), will be responsible for its operation, including attracting and retaining healthcare facilities, medical research centers, and technology enterprises. The bill grants the Commission powers to acquire, manage, and dispose of property, accept grants and loans, and enter into contracts, with provisions for relocation assistance to displaced individuals. It also amends the Eminent Domain Act to clarify the district's condemnation powers and the State Finance Act to create a dedicated income fund for the district. Importantly, the bill amends the Court of Claims Act to include the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Commission alongside other entities that can be sued in the Court of Claims for tort actions, clarifying that tort claims against the Commission must be brought in the Court of Claims.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Act. Creates the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District covering specified areas from the City of Cairo to north of the City of Pulaski in Alexander County and Pulaski County. Creates the Commission of the District with 9 appointed commissioners and 3 ex officio commissioners. Contains provisions related to the operation of the District; rights and powers of the District and Commission; acquisition, management, and disposition of property; and other provisions. Amends the Eminent Domain Act and State Finance Act. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Replaces a reference to a dissolved medical district commission with the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Commission and the other existing medical district commissions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5464 • Last Action 02/13/2026
PROP TX-INCOME PROPERTY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code and the Freedom of Information Act to allow county assessment officers to request physical descriptions of income-producing properties from their owners. "Income-producing property" is defined as property not occupied by the owner and owned for generating income, with certain exceptions like properties valued at $500,000 or less, smaller residential buildings, and specific types of institutional or industrial properties. "Physical description" includes details about the property's land, construction, size, and specific features relevant to its use (e.g., unit types for residential, rentable area for retail, electrical capacity for data centers). Owners will be notified of the request and provided with existing information on file, with the option to confirm it if no changes are needed. If an owner fails to respond within 90 days, they may face a penalty of up to 0.025% of the property's prior year market value, capped at $1,000, though this penalty can be waived if the information is provided within 30 days of notification of failure to file, or if the owner demonstrates good faith efforts. The bill also exempts financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted to a chief county assessment officer from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, unless it's part of an assessment appeal, though compiled and anonymized data used for property valuation remains accessible.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in counties in which the county board so provides, by ordinance or resolution, owners of income-producing properties in the county shall file physical descriptions of their properties with the chief county assessment officer upon request of the chief county assessment officer. Sets forth the period of time during which those provisions apply. Provides that the request for information shall include an individualized statement specifying all physical description information that the assessor's office has on record or recorded against the property and shall contain a statement that the owner may confirm the information if no changes are required. Imposes certain penalties if the property owner fails to respond to a request for information. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to provide that financial records and data related to real estate income, expenses, and occupancy submitted by or on behalf of a property owner to a chief county assessment officer, except if submitted as part of an assessment appeal, are exempt from disclosure. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5470 • Last Action 02/13/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily affecting reporting deadlines and tax credits. It repeals a requirement for the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to maintain a comprehensive list of economic benefits on its website by July 1, 2026. It also shifts the annual reporting deadline for various funds and programs, including those related to entrepreneurial assistance, enterprise zones, and cannabis social equity, from January 1st to January 31st. Additionally, the bill extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, ensuring these incentives remain available for longer periods. Finally, it adjusts the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Board.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Yolonda Morris (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5477 • Last Action 02/13/2026
WIND & SOLAR FACILITY DRAINAGE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws to establish clearer regulations for commercial wind and solar energy facilities, particularly concerning their placement and environmental impact. Key provisions include requiring facilities in unincorporated areas near a municipality to either be annexed by that municipality or adhere to its zoning regulations. It also mandates that any facility disturbing over one acre of land must obtain a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to manage potential water pollution. Furthermore, facility owners must provide a deconstruction plan, prepared by a professional engineer, to the county where the facility is located, and counties are empowered to adjust financial assurance requirements for facility owners based on evaluations. The bill also updates agricultural impact mitigation agreements to align with these new financial assurance procedures and requirements, ensuring that the standards for construction, repair, decommissioning, and deconstruction of these facilities are consistent with or exceed those set by the Department of Agriculture.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility proposed to be located on property in an unincorporated area of the county within the zoning jurisdiction of a municipality and located adjacent to the corporate boundary of a municipality shall either be annexed to the municipality or be subject to the municipality's zoning regulations. Provides factors for determining if a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility or a request for modification of an approved siting or special use permit complies with the standards and conditions imposed in the Code, the zoning ordinance adopted consistent with the Code, and the conditions imposed under State and federal statutes and regulations. Provides that a county may not approve a request for siting approval or a special use permit for a commercial wind energy facility or a commercial solar energy facility or modification of an approved siting or special use permit, if the proposal shall disturb more than one acre of land, unless the facility owner has obtained a National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ("NPDES") permit from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Requires a facility owner to provide the county where a commercial solar energy facility or commercial wind energy facility is to be located with a deconstruction plan that has been prepared by a professional engineer who has been selected by the facility owner. Provides that, based on an initial evaluation or reevaluation during the county approval process, the county may require changes in the level of financial assurance from the facility owner. Amends the Renewable Energy Facilities Agricultural Impact Mitigation Act. Provides that the standard agricultural impact mitigation agreements shall be amended as needed to conform with the financial assurance procedures and requirements of specified provisions of the Code. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzanne Ness (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5608 • Last Action 02/13/2026
OMA&FOIA-NGO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act to expand the definition of a "public body" to include certain nongovernmental organizations. Specifically, any private organization that receives either less than $10,000 or less than 20% of its total funding from the State will now be considered a public body under these laws. This change means these organizations will be subject to the same transparency requirements as government entities, including holding open meetings and responding to public records requests, thereby increasing accountability for organizations that receive state funding.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definitions of "public body" in the Acts to include a nongovernmental organization that receives the lesser of $10,000 or 20% of its funding from the State.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5484 • Last Action 02/13/2026
FOIA PRIVATE INFO-GENDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand the definition of "private information," which refers to sensitive personal data that public bodies may withhold from public disclosure. Specifically, it adds "gender identity," "sexual orientation," and "gender expression" to the list of identifiers considered private information, alongside existing categories like social security numbers, driver's license numbers, and personal email addresses. This change means that information related to an individual's gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression, when held by a public body, will now be protected under the same privacy provisions as other sensitive personal data, preventing its automatic release through public records requests.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In the definition of "private information", includes gender identity, sexual orientation, and gender expression.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mary Beth Canty (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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CA bill #AB1896 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Public employment: disqualifications.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill would disqualify individuals from holding public employment, including peace officer positions, if they were previously employed by an entity engaged in immigration enforcement between January 20, 2025, and January 20, 2029, with certain exceptions for those employed by specific California local or state law enforcement agencies. The bill defines "immigration enforcement" broadly to include efforts to investigate or enforce federal civil or criminal immigration laws that penalize a person's presence, entry, or employment in the United States. It also amends existing laws to add this disqualification criterion to the standards for peace officers and to the general criteria for refusing to examine or certify candidates for public employment, aiming to align public service with the state's values of community safety and inclusivity.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1029, 1031, and 18935 of, and to add Section 1025 to, the Government Code, relating to public employment.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Mark González (D)*, Robert Rivas (D)*, Juan Carrillo (D)*, María Elena Durazo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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IL bill #HB5564 • Last Action 02/13/2026
LEGISLATIVE AUDIT-TRANSFER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Illinois law to allow the Legislative Audit Commission (LAC), which oversees the Auditor General and reviews audit reports, to refer matters for investigation to the Executive Ethics Commission (EEC), an independent body that investigates ethics violations by state officials and employees. Specifically, the bill allows the LAC to refer investigative authority to the EEC by a majority vote if the LAC believes it's appropriate, and the Auditor General can offer advice on this referral process. The bill also makes conforming changes to ensure that the EEC's investigative powers and reporting requirements align with these new referral procedures, including provisions for the EEC to notify the LAC when an investigation originates from a referral and for the Auditor General to advise the LAC on such referrals.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Legislative Audit Commission Act. Provides that, if the Legislative Audit Commission, in its discretion, believes that investigative authority over a matter should be referred to the Executive Ethics Commission to investigate a State agency or executive office, it shall be referred by a majority vote by the Commission. Provides that the Auditor General may provide advice to the Commission on transferring investigative authority to the Executive Ethics Commission. Amends the Illinois State Auditing Act and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kyle Moore (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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CA bill #AB1900 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Guaranteed Health Care for All.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "California Guaranteed Health Care for All Act," proposes to establish a universal, single-payer healthcare program called CalCare for all California residents, aiming to control healthcare costs and provide comprehensive coverage. The program would be governed by a nine-member CalCare Board and would incorporate benefits from existing programs like Medi-Cal, Medicare, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Eligibility would extend to all state residents, with automatic enrollment at birth, and there would be no premiums, copayments, or deductibles. The bill outlines various advisory committees and an Office of Health Equity to ensure the program's effectiveness and fairness. Healthcare providers would need to enter into participation agreements, and the bill prohibits them from billing or contracting privately with eligible individuals for covered services. The program's implementation is contingent on the Secretary of California Health and Human Services certifying that the CalCare Trust Fund has sufficient revenue to cover costs, and the bill includes provisions for seeking federal waivers and approvals to integrate existing federal healthcare funding.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Title 23 (commencing with Section 100600) to the Government Code, relating to health care coverage, and making an appropriation therefor.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 20 : Isaac Bryan (D)*, Ash Kalra (D)*, Alex Lee (D)*, Liz Ortega (D)*, Chris Rogers (D)*, Damon Connolly (D)*, Sade Elhawary (D)*, Nick Schultz (D)*, Lena Gonzalez (D), Mike McGuire (D), Josh Becker (D), Celeste Rodriguez (D), Dave Cortese (D), Robert Garcia (D), Matt Haney (D), John Harabedian (D), Corey Jackson (D), John Laird (D), Tina McKinnor (D), Sasha Perez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 15.
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IL bill #HB5501 • Last Action 02/13/2026
PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Public University Procurement Code, which will govern how Illinois public universities purchase goods and services, effective July 1, 2026. It aims to ensure competitive bidding and economical procurement practices for all university contracts, replacing the general Illinois Procurement Code for these institutions. The new code outlines specific rules and procedures for university procurement, including provisions for various types of contracts, ethical conduct, and reporting requirements, while also detailing numerous exemptions for specific situations such as certain professional services, emergency purchases, and specific types of leases.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5517 • Last Action 02/13/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Police Training Act to establish a new Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board (let's call it the Board), which will be responsible for investigating and prosecuting cases where law enforcement officers may have engaged in conduct that warrants decertification (meaning their certification to be a police officer is revoked). This new unit will be led by a Deputy Director appointed by the Board, who must have significant experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations, and demonstrate integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Investigators hired for this unit will need at least two years of investigative experience and may have prior law enforcement experience. The bill also renames the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel and clarifies that during formal complaint hearings, the Certification Enforcement Unit must prove an officer committed decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence, and all such hearings will be open to the public. The Panel will vote to decertify an officer if misconduct is proven by clear and convincing evidence and there are no significant mitigating factors that outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct. Furthermore, law enforcement agencies and the Illinois State Police are now required to promptly notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed for specific policy violations, such as assault, sexual assault, bribery, untruthfulness, excessive force, or abuse of public trust.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Creates the Certification Enforcement Unit within the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. Removes the Review Committee created within the Board. Provides that the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be headed by the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit. Provides that the Deputy Director of the Certification Enforcement Unit shall be appointed by the Board and must have (1) substantial experience in law enforcement, criminal law, civil-rights law, or government investigations and (2) demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership. Provides that any investigator hired to serve in the Certification Enforcement Unit must have at least 2 years of prior investigative experience and may have previously served as a certified or licensed law enforcement officer. Changes the name of the Certification Review Panel to the Decertification Review Panel. In provisions concerning formal complaint hearings, provides that, at the hearing, the Certification Enforcement Unit bears the burden of proving that the officer committed the decertifying conduct by clear and convincing evidence. Provides that all hearings shall be open to the public. In provisions concerning certification review meetings, provides that the Panel shall vote to decertify the officer if a simple majority of the Panel finds that (1) any alleged decertification conduct has been proven by clear and convincing evidence; and (2) there is no mitigating factor or combination of mitigating factors that significantly outweigh the seriousness of the misconduct and the impact of the misconduct on the victim and the community. Provides that a law enforcement agency and the Illinois State Police shall notify the Board when an officer is discharged or dismissed because of a sustained violation of a department, agency, or Illinois State Police policy that includes assault, sexual assault, bribery, coercion, fraud, theft, untruthfulness, bias, excessive force, conduct that constitutes a significant abuse of the public trust, or reflects an unfitness to serve, or any other specified conduct. The agency shall provide information regarding the nature of the violation. The notification shall occur as soon as the officer is discharged or dismissed. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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WV bill #SB938 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Clarifying powers, duties, and responsibilities of certain public health officials
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of West Virginia code to clarify the roles and responsibilities of public health officials, primarily by replacing references to the "Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health" with "state health officer" in many instances, and in some cases, shifting authority from the Commissioner to the Secretary of the Department of Health. The changes aim to streamline and define the duties of these officials across different public health programs, including those related to emergency medical services, vital statistics, disease control, and environmental health. For example, the state health officer will now be directly responsible for certain aspects of public health law enforcement, laboratory operations, and the regulation of public water systems, while the Secretary of Health will oversee emergency medical services personnel standards and agency licensure. This restructuring seeks to provide clearer lines of authority and accountability within the state's public health system.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify the duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Department of Health, the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health, and the state health officer.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Vince Deeds (R)*, Mike Oliverio (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: To Health and Human Resources
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NY bill #S09200 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Requires the department of health to enter into a contract with an entity experienced in maintaining genealogical research databases for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the New York State Department of Health to contract with an experienced entity, referred to as a "qualified entity," to create and maintain an online genealogical research database of vital records, such as birth, marriage, and death certificates, for at least seven years. This database will be created at no direct cost to the state, as the qualified entity will be allowed to offer it to its subscribers and customers in exchange. The database will link to digital images of original records once they become public information, with social security numbers redacted. The bill also clarifies that indexes of these vital records will be public records. Additionally, it grants the commissioner authority to release genealogical records that have been on file for at least 75 years for births or 50 years for marriages, dissolutions of marriage, or deaths, or any record if the requester is a direct or collateral descendant, and sets fees for genealogical record searches and copies. Importantly, the bill includes provisions to protect the employment rights, benefits, and collective bargaining status of any existing state employees who currently perform similar work, ensuring no displacement or impairment of their jobs or agreements.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to requiring the department of health to enter into a contract for the digitalization and indexing of certain vital records
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : James Skoufis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO HEALTH
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WY bill #HB0151 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Open records act-limitation on copy and production fees.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Wyoming Public Records Act to establish clearer limits on the fees government entities can charge for providing copies of public records, defines a "public records request" as a single inquiry for related records, expands the duties of the ombudsman to include investigating complaints, conducting in-camera reviews of denied records, and issuing compliance orders, and increases penalties for violations of the act, including authorizing attorneys' fees and court costs for prevailing parties in legal challenges and imposing daily penalties for non-compliance with court orders, with specific fee caps for electronic and paper copies, and a prohibition on charging for the time and labor involved in locating or preparing records unless it involves programming and computer services to construct electronic records, all of which will apply to requests made on or after July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to public records; defining terms; amending the duties of the ombudsman; imposing limits on copy and production costs for responding to requests for inspection and production of public records; increasing penalties; authorizing attorneys' fees; making conforming amendments; specifying applicability; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Marlene Brady (R)*, Joel Guggenmos (R), Paul Hoeft (R), Joseph Webb (R), Nina Webber (R), Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Did not Consider for Introduction
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RI bill #S2600 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Directs the administrator of the public records management program to adopt a uniform statewide access to public records request form.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the administrator of the public records management program, a state office responsible for overseeing how government agencies handle their documents, must create and implement a single, standardized form that anyone can use to request public records from any government entity across the state. This new form will be used by all "public bodies," which refers to any state or local government agency, and the administrator will also establish consistent rules for how this form should be used, ensuring a uniform process for accessing public information, in line with existing laws about public access to records. The bill will become effective immediately upon its approval.
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Bill Summary: This act would direct the administrator of the public records management program to adopt a uniform statewide access to public records request form, and to promulgate consistent standards for the use of this form that is applicable to all public bodies. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Ujifusa (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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RI bill #S2563 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Establishes the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026," mandates that the office of the auditor general conduct an independent and comprehensive study to determine if Rhode Island would benefit from a consolidated prescription drug management program within its Medicaid program, which provides essential health coverage to vulnerable populations and accounts for a significant portion of the state budget. The study will compare Rhode Island's current system, which uses multiple pharmacy benefit managers and preferred drug lists, with alternative models implemented in other states, such as a single statewide preferred drug list or a single state-contracted pharmacy benefit manager, to assess potential cost savings, improved transparency, increased rebate returns to Medicaid, reduced administrative burdens for healthcare providers, and better continuity of care for beneficiaries. To ensure the study is thorough, private entities involved in managing Medicaid prescription drug funds, including pharmacy benefit managers and managed care organizations, are required to provide complete and timely access to all relevant financial and operational data, notwithstanding any confidentiality agreements, with protections in place for sensitive information. The office of the auditor general will retain full authority to analyze this data and will report its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislative changes, to state leadership by March 31, 2027, with the act taking effect upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would establish the “Prescription Drug Savings and Transparency Act of 2026.” This act would authorize an independent, comprehensive study by the office of the auditor general to determine whether Rhode Island would benefit from adopting a consolidated prescription drug management program within the Medicaid program. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Linda Ujifusa (D)*, Val Lawson (D), Lori Urso (D), Dawn Euer (D), Tiara Mack (D), Melissa Murray (D), Jonathon Acosta (D), Sam Zurier (D), Alana DiMario (D), Bridget Valverde (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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RI bill #S2612 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Open Meetings law to allow advisory bodies, which are defined as government entities that provide advice or recommendations but do not make decisions, to participate in public meetings via videoconferencing, provided certain conditions are met to ensure public access and participation, including the opportunity for the public to attend virtually without charge, effective communication, and clear notice about who is participating remotely. Additionally, starting January 1, 2027, all city and town councils and school committees will be required to livestream their public meetings, making recordings available online for five years, and by January 1, 2028, these bodies must also provide a way for the public to participate in meetings via videoconferencing if they already allow public input. The bill also updates requirements for meeting notices and minutes to include information about videoconferencing participation and the availability of recordings.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements. This act would also require all city and town councils and school committees to provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. This would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Sam Zurier (D)*, Mark McKenney (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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WI bill #SB978 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for businesses that provide online services to individuals under 18 years old, referred to as "covered businesses" and "covered minors" respectively, and defines "personal data" broadly as any information linked to an identifiable person or their device. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining unnecessary personal data of covered minors, using previously collected data for different purposes, or allowing monitoring or location tracking of a covered minor without a clear signal to them. The bill also restricts using a minor's personal data for media recommendations, and prohibits sending them push notifications between midnight and 6 a.m., while mandating a minimum duty of care to prevent emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination. Furthermore, it requires default privacy settings for minors to be set to the highest level, prohibits making it easier to reduce privacy with a single click, and mandates a clear tool for minors to request account deletion, with a 15-day deadline for compliance. Covered businesses must also provide transparent information about their terms of service, privacy policies, community standards, and how algorithmic recommendation systems use minors' personal data, and the Department of Justice (DOJ) is empowered to create rules regarding age verification methods and privacy for that data, with violations considered unfair trade practices and subject to investigation and injunctions by the DOJ.
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Bill Summary: This bill creates requirements and restrictions related to data collection and use and product design for certain businesses that provide online services to minors. The bill defines a “covered business” as a business that 1) conducts business in this state; 2) generates a majority of its annual revenue from online services; 3) provides online services, products, or features that are reasonably likely to be accessed by an individual who is less than 18 years of age (minor); 4) collects consumers’ personal data or has consumers’ personal data collected on its behalf; and 5) alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of consumers’ personal data. With exceptions, a “consumer” is an individual who is a resident of this state, and a “covered minor” is a consumer who a covered business knows is a minor or labels as a minor in accordance with rules promulgated by the Department of Justice (discussed below). With exceptions, “personal data” is any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an identified or identifiable individual or a device of such an individual or of a member of the individual’s household. “Processing” means any operation performed on personal data, including its collection, use, storage, disclosure, analysis, or other handling. With exceptions, an “online service, product, or feature” is a digital LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 product that is accessible to the public by means of the Internet, including through a website or mobile application. Under the bill, a covered business generally may not 1) collect, sell, share, or retain any personal data of a covered minor that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which the covered minor is actively and knowingly engaged; 2) use previously collected personal data of a covered minor for any purpose other than a purpose for which the personal data was collected; 3) permit any individual, including a parent, to monitor the online activity of a covered minor or to track the location of the covered minor without providing a conspicuous signal to the covered minor when the covered minor is being monitored or tracked; 4) with exceptions, use the personal data of a covered minor to select, recommend, or prioritize media for the covered minor; or 5) send push notifications to a covered minor between midnight and 6 a.m. Also under the bill, a covered business that processes a covered minor’s personal data owes a minimum duty of care to the covered minor that is not satisfied unless its use of the covered minor’s personal data and the design of its online service, product, or feature will not result in 1) reasonably foreseeable emotional distress to the covered minor; 2) reasonably foreseeable compulsive use of the online service, product, or feature by the covered minor; or 3) discrimination against the covered minor based on race, ethnicity, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, or national origin. The bill defines “age assurance” as methods used to determine, estimate, or communicate the age or age range of an online user. A “processor” is a person who processes personal data on behalf of a covered business or another processor. The bill imposes the following requirements on covered businesses and processors during the process of conducting age assurance: personal data of a user that is strictly necessary for age assurance; 2) upon determining whether a user is a covered minor, they must immediately delete any personal data about the user that they collected for age assurance, except the determination of the user’s age range; 3) they may not use any personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance for any purpose other than age assurance; 4) they may not combine the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance with any other personal data about the user, except with respect to the determination of the user’s age range; 5) they may not disclose the personal data about a user that they collected for age assurance to a third party that is not a processor; and 6) they must implement a review procedure to allow users to appeal their age determination. The bill requires a covered business to configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor to the highest level of privacy, including all of the following default settings on a social media platform: existence of the covered minor’s account, or media created or posted by the covered minor, to a known adult user unless the covered minor has allowed a specific known adult user to view the account or media or has chosen to make public the account or media; 2) not permitting a known adult user to comment or provide feedback on the covered minor’s media unless the covered minor has enabled this function; 3) not LRB-6146/1 ARG:emw&cjs 1) they may collect only the 1) not displaying the 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 978 permitting direct messaging between the covered minor and a known adult user unless the covered minor chooses to allow direct messaging with a specific known adult user; 4) not displaying the covered minor’s location to other users unless the covered minor shares the covered minor’s location with a specific user; 5) not displaying the users connected to the covered minor unless the covered minor chooses to share the information; 6) disabling search engine indexing of the covered minor’s account profile; and 7) not sending push notifications to the covered minor. In addition, a covered business may not provide a covered minor with a single setting that makes all default privacy settings less protective at once. A covered business also may not request or prompt a covered minor to make privacy settings less protective unless the change is strictly necessary for the covered minor to access an online service, product, or feature that the covered minor has requested. The bill further requires a covered business to provide a prominent tool to allow a covered minor to request that the covered minor’s account on a social media platform be unpublished or deleted and to honor such a request no later than 15 days after receiving the request. The bill requires a covered business to prominently and clearly provide on its website or mobile application all of the following: 1) the covered business’s terms of service, privacy policies and information, and community standards; 2) for each algorithmic recommendation system used, its purpose and specified information about its inputs, including how each input uses the personal data of covered minors and influences recommendations; and 3) specified information about each feature of a service that uses the personal data of covered minors. The bill requires DOJ to promulgate rules with respect to certain matters, including identifying commercially reasonable and technically feasible methods for covered businesses and processors to determine if a user is a covered minor and providing privacy protections for age assurance data. The bill specifies that a covered business or processor that violates the bill’s provisions or rules promulgated under the bill commits an unfair trade practice. DOJ may investigate an alleged violation and may commence an action for a temporary or permanent injunction.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Jeff Smith (D)*, Dianne Hesselbein (D)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Jamie Wall (D)*, Mark Spreitzer (D)*, Alex Joers (D), Jill Billings (D), Renuka Mayadev (D), Deb Andraca (D), Ryan Clancy (D), Karen DeSanto (D), Ben DeSmidt (D), Jodene Emerson (D), Joan Fitzgerald (D), Russell Goodwin (D), Darrin Madison (D), Vincent Miresse (D), Greta Neubauer (D), Ann Roe (D), Christine Sinicki (D), Lee Snodgrass (D), Shelia Stubbs (D), Randy Udell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Representative Vining added as a cosponsor
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HI bill #SB3282 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Relating To The Workforce Pell Grant Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide framework for Hawaii to implement the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program, which provides financial aid for certain short-term education and training programs designed to prepare individuals for in-demand and high-wage jobs. It creates a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council to review and approve eligible programs, defining terms like "high-wage occupation" and "in-demand industry sector or occupation" and requiring that approved programs lead to "stackable credentials," which are recognized qualifications that can build towards higher degrees within the University of Hawaii system. The bill also mandates secure data sharing and outcomes reporting to ensure accountability and student protection, and authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to create necessary rules for the program's implementation, with the entire framework set to take effect on January 1, 2077.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a statewide framework for the implementation of the federal Workforce Pell Grant Program to provide financial aid for certain short-term workforce education and training programs. Establishes a Workforce Pell Grant Program Approval Committee within the Workforce Development Council. Authorizes the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to adopt rules. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Donovan Dela Cruz (D)*, Stanley Chang (D)*, Troy Hashimoto (D)*, Michelle Kidani (D)*, Donna Kim (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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WY bill #HB0179 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Hospital pricing transparency.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Hospital Price Transparency Act, mandates that hospitals in Wyoming must publicly disclose prices for medical items and services, including a list of standard charges in a machine-readable format and a consumer-friendly list of at least 300 "shoppable services" (services that can be scheduled in advance), detailing various charges like gross charges, negotiated rates, and discounted cash prices. The Department of Health (the "department") is tasked with monitoring and enforcing these requirements, with penalties for non-compliance, including daily civil fines that vary for critical access hospitals and other facilities, and a prohibition against hospitals that materially violate the act from pursuing debt collection against patients for services rendered during the period of violation. Additionally, "340B covered facilities" (hospitals participating in the federal 340B drug pricing program) must report detailed information about their drug acquisition costs, dispensing fees, and how savings are used, which the department will then aggregate into a public report. The bill also requires the department to propose legislative recommendations annually and establishes that violations of this act can be grounds for license revocation or other disciplinary actions by the department.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to public health and safety; requiring hospitals to list prices for medical items and services as specified; requiring the department of health to monitor and enforce the provisions of this act; requiring transparency regarding prescription drug pricing as specified; providing penalties; prohibiting collection actions as specified; requiring recommendations for proposed legislation; requiring reports; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; making conforming amendments; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Daniel Singh (R)*, Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R), Jacob Wasserburger (R), Bo Biteman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 31-29-2-0-0
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OR bill #HB4030 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Relating to packaging subject to producer responsibility requirements; prescribing an effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish, and seafood from producer responsibility requirements, which are regulations that hold producers accountable for the end-of-life management of their products, including packaging, paper, and food serviceware. Specifically, it adds exemptions for packaging sold and supplied in connection with blueberries, strawberries, or cane berries that are sold as raw agricultural commodities and are subject to federal packaging requirements, as well as non-compostable packaging that comes into direct contact with fresh or processed meat, poultry, fish, or seafood. These changes are set to take effect on the 91st day following the adjournment of the legislative session.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: This Act exempts some berry and meat, poultry, fish and seafood packaging from a re- cycling law. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). Exempts packaging for certain berries and meat, poultry, fish and seafood from producer re- sponsibility requirements for packaging, paper and food serviceware. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules by order of Speaker.
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KY bill #HB66 • Last Action 02/12/2026
AN ACT relating to public agencies.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows public agencies, such as boards and commissions, to conduct meetings using video teleconferencing, a technology that allows people to communicate and interact remotely. While members can attend virtually, they generally cannot do so if the meeting involves making decisions that implement or interpret laws, affect private rights, or involve awarding funds, unless a quorum is present in person. Members participating virtually will not be reimbursed for travel expenses. Additionally, public agencies will be required to publish information about their appointed and elected members, including their contact details, on their website.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 12.070 to permit a board, commission, or similar administrative body to conduct video teleconference meetings to allow public participation; allow members of a board, commission, or similar administrative body to attend meetings virtually unless a decision implements, interprets, or prescribes law or policy, affects private rights or procedures available to the public, or administers or awards funds; prohibit members who participate virtually from receiving reimbursement for travel expenses; amend KRS 61.826 to prohibit a member of a public agency that attends a meeting through video teleconference from receiving reimbursement of travel expenses; amend KRS 164.004 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : John Hodgson (R)*, Shane Baker (R), Ryan Bivens (R), Steve Bratcher (R), Emily Callaway (R), Jennifer Decker (R), Kevin Jackson (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R), Matt Lockett (R), Marianne Proctor (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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VA bill #SB826 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a regulatory framework for retail marijuana sales in Virginia, imposing a 12.875% marijuana tax, a 1.125% sales tax, and a 3% mandatory local tax, all to be administered by the renamed Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control Authority. It amends numerous sections of the Code of Virginia to integrate cannabis into existing laws and create new chapters and sections related to its regulation, taxation, and control, including provisions for licensing, product safety, testing, and penalties for violations, while also making specific changes to laws concerning industrial hemp and the definition of "marijuana" to align with the new regulatory structure.
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Bill Summary: Taxation, revenues, and cannabis. Creates a regulatory framework for retail marijuana sales in the Commonwealth, upon which a 12.875 percent marijuana tax, a 1.125 percent sales tax, and a three percent mandatory local tax are imposed under the renamed Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Control Authority. This bill was incorporated into SB 542.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Louise Lucas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB542-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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HI bill #HB1704 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) into Hawaii law, which establishes a framework for psychologists to practice across state lines. The compact allows licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services (psychological services delivered via telecommunication technologies) to clients in other participating states, as well as temporary in-person services for up to thirty days per year in another state where they are not licensed. The bill aims to increase access to mental health care, particularly in underserved areas, and ensures that the practice of psychology across state boundaries is regulated to protect the public. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is tasked with creating rules to implement and manage this compact.
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Bill Summary: Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the compact. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Michael Lee (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Gregg Takayama (D)*, David Tarnas (D)*, Ikaika Hussey (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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FL bill #H1265 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a privilege for certain information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), a non-profit organization that helps state insurance regulators, during examinations or analyses of insurance companies, meaning this information cannot be subpoenaed or used as evidence in private lawsuits, though the Commissioner can use it for official duties and share it with other regulatory bodies and law enforcement if they agree to keep it confidential, and also creates exemptions from public records requirements for proprietary business information, like group capital calculations and liquidity stress tests, provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by insurers, as well as biographical statements and related materials submitted to the office, with both the privilege and exemptions subject to legislative review and repeal in 2031.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; creating s. 624.28, F.S.; creating a privilege for documents, materials, and other information obtained by the Commissioner of Insurance Regulation or the National Association of Insurance Commissioners in the course of an examination or analysis; prohibiting the commissioner and certain persons from testifying in certain private civil actions; authorizing the commissioner to share certain information under certain circumstances; providing for reciprocity; providing definitions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the privilege; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 624.4212, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain proprietary business information provided to the Office of Insurance Regulation by an insurer; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain biographical statements, biographical affidavits, and supplementary materials related thereto provided to or obtained by the office; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Insurance & Banking Subcommittee, Linda Chaney (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Now in State Affairs Committee
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NJ bill #S396 • Last Action 02/12/2026
"Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades Cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act," establishes the Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council, a public entity with governmental powers, composed of 10 voting members appointed by the governing bodies of municipalities within the Palisades cliffs area. The bill also creates the Palisades Planning Region, encompassing land up to 2000 feet east of the cliff crest, and mandates that any new development within this region must not exceed a height that would obstruct the view of at least the eastern half of the Hudson River from the cliff crest, unless approved by the council. The council is empowered to adopt bylaws, sue and be sued, hire staff, apply for grants, enter into contracts, and provide guidance to municipalities on land use regulations to protect the Palisades cliffs, which are recognized as a natural treasure threatened by overdevelopment. The council is also required to submit an annual report detailing its activities and financial status to the relevant county and municipal governments.
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Bill Summary: This bill, "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act," would provide for the preservation of the Palisades cliffs and create the Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council. The council created by the bill would constitute a political subdivision of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, would have 10 voting members appointed by the governing bodies of the municipalities within the Palisades cliffs area, and would be conferred with powers, duties, and responsibilities associated with preserving and protecting the Palisades cliffs. Additionally, the bill creates the Palisades Planning Region that would consist of that land within the municipalities which extends up to 2000 feet east of the Palisades cliff crest at each location along the Palisades cliffs. The bill provides that unless approved by the council, no development may be constructed in the Palisades Planning Region unless the maximum height of the proposed development, including any mechanical structures to be constructed atop the building or structure, is at or below the height whereby the sightline looking east from the crest directly to the west of the proposed development would include at least the eastern half of the Hudson River above the proposed building or structure. Where there is no discernable crest immediately to the west of the proposed development, except as otherwise specified in this bill, the height of the beginning of the sightline looking east would be the elevation of the surface of the portion of Palisades Avenue directly west of the proposed building or structure. Under the bill, on or before March 31 in each year, the council is required to make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the governing body and the chief executive officer of the municipalities and Bergen and Hudson counties. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the preceding year.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Stack (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Consideration
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KY bill #SB196 • Last Action 02/12/2026
AN ACT relating to grooming.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a definition for "grooming behavior" as conduct aimed at a minor to build trust or manipulate them for future sexual acts, even if no physical contact occurs. It expands the grounds on which the Education Professional Standards Board can deny or revoke teaching certificates to include sexual contact with current or former students within two years of their leaving school, unless the educator can prove no grooming occurred. School superintendents will be required to include employment terms prohibiting sexual contact between employees and students or minors, and public charter schools must have similar prohibitions in their contracts with employees and contractors. Additionally, certified nonpublic schools will be required by the Kentucky Board of Education to implement employee prohibitions against sexual contact with students or minors.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 156 to define "grooming behavior"; amend KRS 161.120 to add, current and recent former students to the list of individuals upon which the Education Professional Standards Board may refuse to issue or take disciplinary action against a certificate if the applicant or certificate holder engaged in sexual contact with the specified individuals; amend KRS 160.390 to require superintendents to include employment terms prohibiting sexual contact between an employee of the district and specified individuals; amend KRS 160.1596 to require as a term of the public charter school contract that all employees and contractors refrain from sexual contact with specified individuals; amend KRS 156.160 to require the Kentucky Board of Education to require certified nonpublic schools to require employee prohibitions on sexual contact between an employee of the school and specified individuals.
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 02/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : Aaron Reed (R)*, Lindsey Tichenor (R), Julie Adams (R), Gary Boswell (R), Shelley Frommeyer (R), Scott Madon (R), Amanda Mays Bledsoe (R), Robby Mills (R), Matt Nunn (R), Steve Rawlings (R), Steve West (R), Craig Richardson (R), Robin Webb (R), Gex Williams (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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OR bill #HB4095 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Relating to semi-independent state agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to how semi-independent state agencies operate, primarily by bringing them under more standard state financial and administrative processes. It removes exemptions for these agencies from certain laws related to budgets, fiscal matters, and state agency operations, meaning they will now generally follow the same rules as other state agencies regarding these areas. The bill also establishes new dedicated funds for several specific boards and commissions, such as the Appraiser Certification and Licensure Board and the State Board of Architect Examiners, into which their collected fees and revenues will be deposited and continuously appropriated for their specific purposes. Additionally, it repeals certain existing statutes related to how these agencies manage their funds and operations, and it makes conforming amendments to various other laws to reflect these changes, including those related to the Oregon Tourism Commission, Travel Information Council, and Oregon Film and Video Office, ensuring they also align with the new framework.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act makes some state agencies do the LFO budget process. The Act makes the state agencies follow some other laws about money. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.7). Makes certain semi-independent state agencies subject to certain provisions regarding the budget process and fiscal matters.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 4 : David Gomberg (D)*, Tom Andersen (D), Ben Bowman (D), Sue Rieke Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Informational Meeting held.
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MS bill #SB2570 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Regional health authorities; create the Delta Regional Health Authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Rural Regional Health Authority Act of 2026, establishes the Delta Regional Health Authority to address healthcare needs in the Mississippi Delta region, an area with significant health disparities and a high percentage of uninsured and Medicaid patients. The Authority will be a public body, a political subdivision of the state, and will be governed by an Authority Board. Community hospitals can enter into participation agreements with the Authority, after which they will be governed by the Authority Board instead of existing community hospital laws, though their existing licenses and provider numbers will be maintained. The Authority Board will have broad powers, similar to those of community hospital owners and boards, including the ability to develop strategic plans, determine services, acquire facilities, borrow money, and enter into various contracts and collaborations. The bill also designates the Authority as a "governmental entity" and "political subdivision" for the purposes of the Tort Claims Act, allowing it to participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and mandates the Division of Medicaid to create a supplemental payment program to support the Authority. Importantly, any consolidation or collaboration involving a Regional Health Authority and other healthcare entities will be immune from antitrust liability to the fullest extent allowed by law, reflecting a legislative finding that the benefits of such arrangements outweigh potential impacts on competition. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various sections of Mississippi Code related to tort claims, certificate of need, community hospitals, and public records.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Rural Regional Health Authorities Act Of 2026; To Declare The Legislative Intent Regarding The Purpose Of Regional Health Authorities; To Create The Delta Regional Health Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of The Governing Board Of Such Authority; To Provide For Participation Agreements Between The Regional Health Authority And The Owners Of Community Hospitals For The Hospitals To Participate In The Regional Health Authority; To Provide That Participating Community Hospitals Will No Longer Be Governed By The Community Hospital Laws But Will Be Governed By The Authority Board; To Provide That The Authority Board May Appoint A Chief Executive Officer Of The Authority; To Specify The Powers And Duties Of The Chief Executive Officer; To Provide That The Authority Board Shall Have All Of The Powers, Authority, Rights, Privileges And Immunities Conferred On The Owners And The Boards Of Trustees Of Community Hospitals; To Prescribe Additional Powers And Duties Of The Regional Health Authority; To Provide That The Authority Shall Be Deemed A "governmental Entity" And "political Subdivision" For The Purpose Of The Tort Claims Act; To Authorize The Authority To Participate In The Public Employees' Retirement System As A Political Subdivision; To Provide That The Regional Health Authority Shall Be Treated As A Nonstate Governmental Hospital And Shall Have All Rights, Privileges And Entitlements Of A Nonstate Governmental Hospital For Purposes Of The Mississippi Medicaid Program; To Direct The Division Of Medicaid To Create And Implement A Supplemental Payment Program To Support The Essential Services And Operations Of The Delta Regional Health Authority; To Provide That Any Consolidation Or Collaboration Involving A Regional Health Authority And Other Public, Private Or Nonprofit Hospitals, Health Care Facilities Or Providers Shall Be Immune From Liability Under The Federal And State Antitrust Or Competition Laws To The Fullest Extent Allowed By Law; To Amend Sections 11-46-1, 41-7-173, 41-13-11, 41-13-15, 41-13-19, 41-13-35, 41-13-47 And 41-13-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Briggs Hopson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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MS bill #SB2715 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Money Transmission Modernization Act; revise various provisions of and create new provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Money Transmission Modernization Act, updates regulations for money transmitters in Mississippi by requiring all funds collected by the Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Consumer Finance to be deposited into the "Consumer Finance Fund" for the administration and enforcement of the act. It also mandates that license applications and renewal reports must include lists of virtual currency kiosk locations where transactions occur, and requires licensees to submit quarterly reports detailing locations where money services and virtual currency kiosks are operated. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that contracts between licensees and their authorized delegates (agents who conduct money transmission on their behalf) must be available to the Commissioner upon request, and that licensees must provide annual training to authorized delegates on recognizing and responding to elder financial abuse and exploitation. A new provision requires licensees to provide their name and contact information to purchasers for every money transmission or kiosk transaction. Finally, the bill establishes the "Data Security for Money Transmitters Act," which sets standards for safeguarding customer information, requires information security programs, mandates notification to the Commissioner of certain data security events, and outlines the Commissioner's enforcement authority.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 75-16-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That All Funds Coming Into The Possession Of The Commissioner Of The Department Of Banking And Consumer Finance As A Result Of The Money Transmission Modernization Act Shall Be Deposited Into The Special Fund In The State Treasury Known As The "consumer Finance Fund," And Shall Be Expended By The Commissioner Solely And Exclusively For The Administration And Enforcement Of The Act; To Amend Section 75-16-25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Applications For A License To Contain A List Of The Applicant's Virtual Currency Kiosks In This State At Which It Proposes To Provide Virtual Currency Kiosk Transactions; To Amend Section 75-16-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Renewal Reports To Contain A List Of The Locations In This State Where The Licensee Or An Authorized Delegate Of The Licensee Engages In Virtual Currency Kiosk Transactions; To Amend Section 75-16-43, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensees To Submit Quarterly Reports Containing Certain Information About Locations At Which Money Services Are Provided And Of Virtual Currency Kiosks; To Amend Section 75-16-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee's Written Contract Seeking To Conduct Business Through An Authorized Delegate Must Be Made Available To The Commissioner Upon Request Before The Licensee Is Authorized To Conduct Such Business; To Amend Section 75-16-65, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Licensee Shall Annually Provide Training Materials To Each Authorized Delegate Through Which It Engages In The Business Of Money Transmission On Recognizing Financial Abuse And Exploitation Of An Elder Adult; To Create New Section 75-16-89, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Licensee Provide Its Name And Mailing Address Or Telephone Number To The Purchaser In Connection With Each Money Transmission Or Kiosk Transaction Conducted By The Licensee Directly Or Through An Authorized Delegate; To Create New Sections To Be Codified As A New Chapter Within Title 75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, That May Be Cited As The "data Security For Money Transmitters Act"; To Define Terms; To Create Standards For Safeguarding Customer Information; To Set Forth Required Elements For Information Security Programs; To Require That A Licensee Provide Notification Of Certain Events To The Commissioner; To Provide Certain Exceptions; To Set Forth The Commissioner's Authority Related To The Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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CA bill #AB1821 • Last Action 02/12/2026
California Public Records Act.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a minor, nonsubstantive change to the California Public Records Act, which is a state law that requires government agencies to make their records available to the public unless a specific exemption applies. The bill simply amends the wording that establishes the official title of the act, changing "shall be known" to "is known," which does not alter the substance or intent of the law itself.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7920.000 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 14.
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VT bill #H0611 • Last Action 02/12/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Department of Vermont Health Access, including eliminating its requirement to create annual lists of prescription drugs with significant price increases and share them with the Green Mountain Care Board and the Attorney General, while instead requiring health insurers to create and share such lists. It also modifies the membership and appointment rules for the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee, updates language regarding health plans to reflect changes in the insurance market, and alters the composition and term lengths for the Clinical Utilization Review Board. Additionally, the bill increases the maximum amount of money that can be set aside for burial expenses for Medicaid eligibility purposes, from $10,000 to $15,000, and extends the deadline for the Department to seek federal approval and begin covering doula services under Medicaid to July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to modify several provisions affecting the Department of Vermont Health Access. It would eliminate the Department’s duty to create annual lists of prescription drugs that have recently experienced significant price increases and provide those lists to the Green Mountain Care Board and the Office of the Attorney General. The bill would modify the membership of the Medicaid and Exchange Advisory Committee and eliminate the Commissioner’s ability to reappoint members to that Committee for additional terms. The bill would update language about reflective health plans to reflect the unmerging of the individual and small group health insurance markets and would modify the composition and term length of members of the Department’s Clinical Utilization Review Board. The bill would also increase the amount of the burial funds exclusion for Medicaid eligibility purposes and would extend the time period within which the Department must seek federal approval for and begin Medicaid coverage of doula services. H.611
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daisy Berbeco (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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GA bill #SB495 • Last Action 02/12/2026
"Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; enact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act," aims to protect minors online by establishing new rules for "covered entities" – businesses that generate most of their revenue from online services and are likely to be accessed by minors. Key provisions include prohibiting "high-risk data practices" and design features that could lead to compulsive use or negatively impact a minor's autonomy, such as automatically playing videos or using variable reward schedules. Covered entities must conduct risk assessments before deploying new designs or making significant changes, document these assessments, and have them independently audited. Default privacy settings for minors must be set to the highest level of privacy, and algorithmic feeds must meet certain criteria, with options for minors to control the media they see and access their personal data. The bill also requires covered entities to provide clear public notices about their privacy policies and terms of service, and grants minors the ability to request the deletion of their personal data. Enforcement will be handled by the Attorney General under the "Fair Business Practices Act," with penalties for violations, and the bill includes specific definitions for terms like "minor," "personal data," and "algorithmic feed" to clarify its scope. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027, with provisions for rule-making to begin earlier.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to enact the "Age-Appropriate Design Code Act"; to provide restrictions on high-risk data practices relating to minors; to provide for requirements on covered entities; to prohibit certain high-risk data practices or design features relating to minors; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; to provide for rules and regulations; to require such rules and regulations to be updated biennially; to provide for risk assessments prior to certain design changes; to require documentation and retention of such risk assessments; to require independent auditing of risk assessments; to require certain default settings; to require that algorithmic feeds provided to minors meet certain criteria; to require the ability for a minor to request the deletion of any personal data held by covered entities; to require covered entities to provide public notice of privacy information, terms of service, and community standards; to provide for enforcement of this article under the "Fair Business Practices Act"; to provide for penalties; to provide for exclusions; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for definitions; to provide for effective dates; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 40 : Sally Harrell (D)*, Shawn Still (R)*, Ed Setzler (R)*, Bo Hatchett (R)*, Marty Harbin (R)*, Carden Summers (R)*, Frank Ginn (R)*, Rick Williams (R)*, Lee Anderson (R)*, Elena Parent (D)*, Harold Jones (D)*, Ben Watson (R)*, Clint Dixon (R)*, Nikki Merritt (D)*, Nan Orrock (D)*, Russ Goodman (R)*, Nabilah Islam Parkes (D)*, Josh McLaurin (D)*, Max Burns (R)*, Blake Tillery (R)*, Brian Strickland (R)*, Chuck Payne (R)*, Mike Hodges (R)*, Billy Hickman (R)*, Chuck Hufstetler (R)*, Sonya Halpern (D)*, Jason T. Dickerson (R)*, Kenya Wicks (D)*, Gail Davenport (D)*, Tonya Anderson (D)*, Jaha Howard (D)*, Sam Watson (R)*, Freddie Sims (D)*, RaShaun Kemp (D)*, Kim Jackson (D)*, Ed Harbison (D)*, Randal Mangham (D)*, Drew Echols (R)*, Derek Mallow (D)*, Donzella James (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Read and Referred
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US bill #S3468 • Last Action 02/12/2026
National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025, establishes a network of up to six "nodes," which are essentially advanced, remotely controllable laboratories equipped with research tools like robotics and artificial intelligence (AI). The goal is to boost U.S. leadership in scientific research and advanced manufacturing, make federally funded research more efficient and reproducible by reducing costs, and speed up the transfer of research to the private sector. The bill defines key terms such as "artificial intelligence" (referencing existing law), "institution of higher education," and "programmable cloud laboratory" as a physical lab with advanced capabilities that can be programmed and controlled remotely. The Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF) will oversee the selection of these nodes from eligible entities like universities, non-profits, and private companies, with a focus on applications that demonstrate cost-sharing and existing infrastructure. These nodes will be expected to collaborate, adopt common standards, and develop plans for long-term financial sustainability beyond federal funding. The bill also mandates interagency collaboration to develop standards for interoperability and data sharing, an assessment of other non-designated laboratories to identify potential collaborators, and annual reporting to Congress on the network's progress and sustainability. The entire network and its associated funding are set to expire on September 30, 2031.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish a national programmable cloud laboratories network to enhance research efficiency, innovation, and collaboration, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 12/12/2025
• Added: 01/02/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 2 : John Fetterman (D)*, Ted Budd (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Hearing (10:00:00 2/12/2026 SR-253)
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VA bill #SB381 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill significantly alters the governance and oversight of Virginia's public higher education institutions by modifying the composition and appointment processes for their governing boards, expanding their terms, and clarifying their duties, while also adjusting the role of the Attorney General in providing legal counsel to these institutions. Key changes include increasing the number of members on most governing boards to 18, extending their terms from four to six years, and mandating the inclusion of voting faculty, staff, and student representatives on these boards. The bill also refines the procedures for gubernatorial appointments and legislative confirmations, and establishes new requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), which is the state agency responsible for coordinating and overseeing higher education. Furthermore, it clarifies and expands the duties of governing boards, emphasizing their responsibility to advance institutional and Commonwealth interests, maintain ideological and partisan neutrality, protect academic freedom and freedom of speech, and foster a collaborative relationship with institutional administration, faculty, and students. The bill also introduces new provisions regarding the employment of legal counsel for higher education institutions, granting governing boards more autonomy in hiring their own legal counsel while outlining specific circumstances under which the Attorney General must provide legal services or approve settlements. Finally, it introduces new duties for governing boards and their members concerning partisan neutrality, academic freedom, and civic engagement, and mandates educational programs for board members on their fiduciary duties and ethical responsibilities.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; appointment and composition of members; powers and duties; legal counsel. Amends several provisions relating to the employment, oversight, and management of the legal counsel for each public institution of higher education. The bill also amends the requirements relating to the appointment of members to and the composition of the governing board of each public institution of higher education, including (i) changing the required number of members to 18; (ii) expanding the term of each member of a governing board from four years to six years; (iii) requiring each governing board to appoint one member of the faculty, one member of the staff, and one student to the respective board as voting members; (iv) modifying procedural requirements for gubernatorial appointments and the confirmation of gubernatorial requirements by the General Assembly; and (v) amending and clarifying several procedural requirements specific to the appointment of members of governing boards, including appointments to fill vacancies and nomination and confirmation procedures and timelines. The bill also changes the procedures and requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and amends the requirements relating to meetings of and exercise of authority by each governing board and any executive committee appointed by a governing board pursuant to applicable law. Finally, the bill clarifies and expands the duties of each governing board in its collective capacity, and of the members of each governing board in their individual capacities, regarding (a) the primary duties of governing boards to advance the interests of the institution and the people of the Commonwealth, (b) duties relating to ideological and partisan neutrality and the protection of academic freedom and freedom of speech, and (c) duties relating to the relationship of the governing board and the institution's administration, faculty, and students.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott Surovell (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Education and Health (SB494-Deeds) (15-Y 0-N)
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NJ bill #A4076 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Allows Right to Farm Act complaints to be filed with county agriculture development board in adjacent county under certain circumstances and creates alternate voting members on such boards.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals or municipalities aggrieved by the operation of a commercial farm to file a complaint with the County Agriculture Development Board (CADB) in an adjacent county if the CADB in their own county cannot form a quorum due to members having conflicts of interest related to the complaint. This addresses situations where a CADB, which is a local board responsible for handling such disputes before they go to court, is unable to meet and make decisions. Additionally, the bill amends the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act" by creating two alternate voting members for each CADB who are actively engaged in farming and are either residents of the county or members of an adjacent county's board. These alternate members can vote in place of regular voting members who are absent or disqualified, ensuring that CADBs can function even when some members have conflicts or cannot attend, and they can participate in discussions even when not voting.
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Bill Summary: This bill amends current law concerning membership of county agriculture development boards (CADBs) and the process for the filing of complaints under the "Right to Farm Act," P.L.1983, c.31 (C.4:1C-1 et al.). Specifically, this bill would provide a mechanism for how Right to Farm disputes may be resolved if a CADB does not have quorum due to members with conflicts of interest. Under current law, in the event of a dispute, an individual or municipality aggrieved by the operation of a commercial farm is required to file a formal complaint with the appropriate CADB, or the State Agriculture Development Committee in counties where no CADB exists, prior to filing action in court. Under this bill, if a CADB is unable to convene a quorum due to members having conflicts of interest related to the filed complaint, the complaint may be filed with the CADB located in the adjacent county located closest to the commercial farm that is the subject of the complaint. In addition, this bill amends the "Agriculture Retention and Development Act," P.L.1983, c.32 (C.4:1C-11 et seq.), by creating alternate members on CADBs who would are able to vote in the absence or disqualification of a voting member. This bill would require each CADB to have two alternate members. The alternate members would be required to be actively engaged in farming and either be a resident of the county or a member of the CADB in an adjacent county. These alternate members would each serve for a term of four years and may vote in place of an appointed voting member who is actively engaged in farming should a voting member be absent or disqualified. The alternate voting member may participate in discussions of the proceedings when not voting. The alternate members would be appointed in the same manner as the four members actively engaged in farming.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Andrea Katz (D)*, Heather Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
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OK bill #HB3841 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Public finance; Local Development Act; definitions; plans; approval; review committees; economic impact statement; procedures; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the Local Development Act, modifies definitions and procedures related to local economic development projects, including changing the term "blighted" to "underdeveloped" when describing areas eligible for development. Key changes include requiring voter approval by a majority vote for any proposed district, plan, or project, and mandating separate approval from local taxing jurisdictions for their tax revenues to be included. The bill also introduces new requirements for review committees, such as prohibiting members from accepting anything of value from entities that would benefit from a project, requiring members to complete specific training, mandating annual meetings, and requiring presentations for and against proposed projects. Furthermore, review committees must now obtain professional legal and financial advice, and importantly, must prepare or obtain an economic impact study detailing the project's effects on taxing jurisdictions and the local economy before making recommendations to the governing body.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public finance; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 851, 853, and 855, which relate to the Local Development Act; modifying definitions; modifying references to blight; modifying procedures for approval of certain district, plan or project; requiring submission of question to voters of applicable jurisdiction; requiring approval of district, plan or project by majority vote; modifying provisions related to supermajority approval by governing board; requiring separate approval by local taxing jurisdictions; modifying provisions related to confidential information; prohibiting members of review committees from receiving things of value; requiring members of review committees to complete certain instruction; requiring annual meetings of review committees; requiring for certain presentations to review committees; requiring review committees to obtain certain professional opinions; imposing limitation based upon certain advice provided to governing body or other entities; requiring review committee to obtain certain information; requiring economic impact statement; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Gann (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Proposed Policy Committee Amendment 1 - Proposed Policy Committee Amendment 1
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MS bill #HB674 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine at grocery stores.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends Mississippi law to allow grocery stores to sell wine. It defines a "grocery store" as a physical establishment of at least 12,000 square feet selling human-consumable items in an area where alcohol sales are permitted. The bill authorizes the Department of Revenue to issue "grocery store wine-only retailer's permits" allowing these stores to sell wine in original, sealed packages for off-premises consumption. It also modifies existing "package retailer's permits" to allow the sale of other merchandise besides beer, provided at least 50% of revenue comes from sealed alcoholic beverage sales, and increases the limit on the number of package retailer permits one person can own or control from one to six. Additionally, the bill sets a license tax for these new grocery store wine permits and makes conforming changes to other related sections of the law.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "grocery Store" Under The Local Option Alcoholic Beverage Control Law; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Department Of Revenue To Issue Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits That Authorize The Holder Thereof To Sell Wine At Retail At A Grocery Store In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Premises Where Sold; To Provide That The Holder Of A Package Retailer's Permit May Sell Other Products And Merchandise, Except Beer, But Must Derive At Least 50% Of The Revenue Of The Licensed Premises From The Retail Sale Of Alcoholic Beverages In Original Sealed And Unopened Packages Not To Be Consumed On The Licensed Premises; To Revise The Type Of Permits For Which Certain Temporary Permits May Be Issued; To Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In No More Than Six Package Retailer's Permits; To Amend Section 27-71-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The License Tax Required For Grocery Store Wine-only Retailer's Permits; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 67-1-75, 67-1-83 And 67-1-85, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brent Powell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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VA bill #SB243 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a central registry for substantiated cases of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). It outlines requirements for local departments of social services regarding investigations into reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including initiating investigations within 24 hours for valid reports and determining the investigation's outcome within 45 days, with possible extensions. The bill also details record retention and disclosure rules for DARS and local departments, specifies notification requirements for findings and registry entries, and creates an appeals process for individuals to contest local department findings. The Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services is directed to create regulations to implement these provisions, with an initial exemption from standard administrative procedures, and the entire act is set to take effect on July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: Adult protective services; adult abuse, neglect and exploitation central registry. Creates a central registry of substantiated complaints of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation to be maintained by the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services. The bill establishes (i) investigation requirements for local departments of social services related to reports of adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation; (ii) record retention and disclosure requirements for the Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services and local departments of social services; (iii) notice requirements related to findings by local departments and central registry entries; and (iv) an appeals process to contest the findings of a local department related to substantiated reports of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The bill directs the Commissioner for Aging and Rehabilitative Services to adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the bill and exempts the Commissioner's initial adoption of such regulations from the provisions of the Administrative Process Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2028.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Head (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
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NJ bill #S1413 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Division of Consumer Affairs, part of the Department of Law and Public Safety, must create and maintain an online "open data portal" on its website, which will be updated at least annually. This portal will provide public access to non-confidential statistical information collected by the division, such as aggregated counts of license applications and active licenses, average processing times for applications, county-level data on licenses, exam pass/fail rates, and aggregated data on consumer complaints including response times. The bill specifies that the data must be sortable by professional board and license type, and allow for year-over-year comparisons. Importantly, all data made available must comply with the "open public records act" (P.L.1963, c.73, C.47:1A-1 et seq.), which governs public access to government records, as well as other state and federal privacy and security laws, ensuring that only information legally subject to public disclosure is shared.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to create, maintain, and annually update an open data portal on the division's Internet website that provides public access to certain datasets collected by the division, including information on professional and occupational licensing, registration, and certification information and consumer complaints. Datasets made available by the division on the open data portal shall comply with the provisions of the open public records act, and all applicable State and federal privacy laws
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Joe Lagana (D)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*, Bob Singer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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MS bill #SB2339 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Firearms; criminalize possession of by certain persons and order removal after a hearing with a specific finding of risk.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes it a crime for individuals subject to certain domestic restraining orders or those convicted of a misdemeanor domestic violence crime to possess firearms or ammunition, with penalties including fines and imprisonment. It also requires petitioners seeking the removal of firearms in domestic abuse protection orders to provide specific details about the abuse and mandates that the Mississippi Judicial College annually review and update standardized forms used for these orders. Furthermore, courts are authorized to order law enforcement to confiscate firearms and ammunition from individuals if there's a finding that their continued possession poses a risk to others, and these orders must be entered into the Mississippi Protection Order Registry within 12 hours, with expedited delivery to sheriffs' departments if electronic receipt isn't confirmed. Law enforcement officers removing firearms under these orders are presumed to be acting in good faith.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For Any Person Who Is The Subject Of Certain Domestic Restraining Orders Or Who Has Been Convicted Of A Misdemeanor Crime Of Domestic Violence To Possess Any Firearm Or Ammunition; To Provide A Criminal Penalty; To Amend Section 93–21–9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Petitioner Who Requests The Removal Of Firearms Or Ammunition From An Individual Alleged To Have Committed Abuse As Relief In A Domestic Abuse Protection Order Shall State The Facts And Circumstances That Merit Such Relief With Particularity; To Require The Mississippi Judicial College To Annually Review The Standardized Form Required Under This Section And Distribute Any Revised Form To The Courts; To Amend Section 93–21–15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize A Court In A Temporary Or Final Domestic Abuse Protection Order To Order Law Enforcement To Remove A Respondent's Firearms And Ammunition For The Duration Of The Order Where A Separate Finding Has Been Made That The Respondent's Continued Retention Of Firearms And Ammunition Poses A Risk To The Health And Safety Of The Petitioner, Any Minor Children, Or Any Person Alleged To Be Incompetent; To Amend Section 93–21–25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Enter Orders Requiring The Removal Of Firearms Into The Mississippi Protection Order Registry Within 12 Hours Of Issuance; To Allow Delivery Of A Copy To The Sheriff's Department In Electronic Format; To Require The Clerk Of The Issuing Court To Hand Deliver The Copy Of The Order If The Receipt Of The Copy In Electronic Format Is Not Acknowledged By The Sheriff's Department Within 12 Hours Of Transmittal; To Amend Section 93–21–27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide A Presumption Of Good Faith To Law Enforcement Officers Removing Firearms Pursuant To A Protection Order; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brice Wiggins (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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FL bill #H0485 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, aims to streamline and increase reimbursement for clerks of court in Florida for various legal filings. It authorizes the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, acting on behalf of the clerks, to request reimbursement for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons, significantly increasing the reimbursement rate from $40 to $195 per filing. This change applies to a broad range of legal actions, including those related to involuntary examinations, involuntary inpatient placement, petitions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, sexual violence, dating violence, stalking, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, as well as petitions for sexually violent predators and substance abuse treatment. The bill also adjusts the distribution of certain court-imposed penalties, decreasing the percentage paid to municipalities and increasing the percentage deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund, and conforms a cross-reference within the statutes.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to clerks of the court; amending s. 40.29, F.S.; authorizing the Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, on behalf of the clerks, to submit a request for reimbursement to reimburse the clerks for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; increasing the rate at which the clerks may be reimbursed for filing certain petitions, orders, appeals, and summons; amending ss. 57.081, 57.082, 394.459, 394.463, 394.467, 394.914, 394.917, 397.681, 741.30, 784.046, 784.0485, and 825.1035, F.S.; authorizing the clerk to be reimbursed for certain fees and charges; amending s. 318.21, F.S.; increasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be deposited into the fine and forfeiture fund and decreasing the percentage of certain penalties that must be paid to a municipality; amending s. 28.35, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/19/2025
• Added: 11/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Kimberly Daniels (D)*, Berny Jacques (R)*, David Smith (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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MS bill #HB745 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Cell location information; require wireless service providers to disclose to law enforcement under certain circumstances.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires wireless service providers to share a user's cell phone location information with law enforcement agencies or public safety answering points (PSAPs), which are the centers that receive emergency calls, when requested for the purpose of responding to emergency services or in situations involving the risk of death or serious physical harm. Wireless providers are also allowed to create their own procedures for voluntarily sharing this location data. The bill protects wireless providers and others from lawsuits if they provide this information in good faith under the act, and mandates that the Department of Public Safety collect and distribute contact information for all wireless providers to PSAPs to help facilitate these emergency requests. Additionally, the bill brings forward an existing law concerning the confidentiality of automatic number identification (ANI), automatic location identification (ALI), and geographic automatic location identification (GeoALI) information, which includes subscriber details, to ensure it remains protected except for emergency purposes or when legally required.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require Wireless Service Providers To Provide Call Location Information Concerning A Telecommunications Device Of A User To A Requesting Law Enforcement Agency Or Public Safety Answering Point When Requested For The Purpose Of Responding To A Call For Emergency Services Or In An Emergency Situation That Involves The Risk Of Death Or Serious Physical Harm; To Authorize Wireless Service Providers To Establish Protocols By Which The Provider Voluntarily Discloses Call Location Information; To Prohibit A Claim For Relief In Any Court Against Any Wireless Service Provider Or Any Other Person For Providing Call Location Information If Acting In Good Faith Under This Act; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Obtain And Disseminate Contact Information From All Wireless Service Providers Authorized To Do Business In This State; To Bring Forward Section 19-5-319, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Celeste Hurst (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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FL bill #H0251 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Emergency Department Physicians
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians, defined as physicians licensed under chapter 458 or 459 who work in hospital emergency departments. This exemption also extends to the names, home addresses, personal telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children younger than 26 years old, as well as the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by these children. The bill specifies that this exemption applies to information held by agencies before, on, or after July 1, 2026, and requires agencies that are custodians of this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides a written, notarized statement confirming their eligibility. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted, with the Legislature finding it a public necessity due to the potential vulnerability of emergency department physicians and their families to harm from individuals who may have had negative encounters with them.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/23/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Tiffany Esposito (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Now in State Affairs Committee
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MS bill #HB1643 • Last Action 02/12/2026
MS Department Emergency Management; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Mississippi Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) within the executive branch of state government to consolidate various emergency management subagencies and offices. The new department will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor, who will oversee the organization and its personnel. The bill also renames the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) as an office within the MDEM, transfers the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority under the MDEM, and creates an Office of Administrative Services within the department. It amends several sections of Mississippi Code to assign new authorities to the Executive Director and clarify the roles and responsibilities of the new department and its various offices, aiming to improve the state's coordination and response capabilities for emergencies and disasters.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Subagencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; To Amend Sections 33-15-2, 33-15-5, 33-15-7, 33-15-11, 33-15-14, 33-15-15, 33-15-19, 33-15-25, 33-15-31, 33-15-51, 33-15-53, 33-15-305, 33-15-307, 33-15-308, 33-15-309, 33-15-311, 33-15-313, 33-15-317, 33-15-401, 33-15-403, 19-5-385, 19-5-383, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Assign Authorities To The Executive Director Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency As An Office Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Transfer The Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority From Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency To An Office Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; To Establish An Office Of Administrative Services Within The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Clay Deweese (R)*, Jeff Hale (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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NJ bill #S2189 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Requires BPU to study potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies in NJ.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) conduct a comprehensive study on the potential deployment of "advanced transmission technologies" (ATT) by electric utilities in the state. ATT refers to any software or hardware that improves the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of electric transmission facilities, including technologies like grid enhancers, advanced conductors, and systems that reduce congestion. The BPU's study will involve evaluating the characteristics, costs, and benefits of various ATT, assessing their ability to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity, and identifying ways to mitigate grid congestion and reduce project costs and timelines compared to traditional infrastructure. The bill also requires the BPU to examine policies in other states, explore how customers can partner with utilities to deploy ATT, and determine how the BPU can support its implementation. The BPU must hold at least two public meetings to gather input from stakeholders and interested parties, and within one year of the bill's enactment, submit a report detailing its findings to the Governor and the Legislature, which will also be published online.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Board of Public Utilities (board) to study the potential deployment of advanced transmission technologies (ATT) by electric public utilities in the State. In conducting the study, the board is to: (1) evaluate the attributes, functions, costs, and benefits of ATT, considering certain factors outlined in the bill; (2) evaluate the potential of each ATT to enable an electric public utility to provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity to its customers, considering existing and planned transmission infrastructure and projected demand growth; (3) evaluate the potential of each of the advanced transmission technologies studied for deployment by a utility to identify and mitigate grid congestion in order to maximize the cost-effectiveness of delivery of energy resources in the near term; (4) identify potential reductions in an electric public utility's transmission project costs and transmission project completion timelines by deploying ATT, as compared to traditional transmission infrastructure; (5) identify potential ways to streamline the deployment of ATT; (6) evaluate policies and laws in other states that have deregulated energy sectors, which polices and laws concern ATT, and provide recommendations, taking into consideration such policies and laws, to enable and encourage the adoption of ATT in this State; (7) identify processes or ways that an end-use customer can invest in and deploy ATT in partnership with their respective electric public utility to allow for the more rapid deployment of ATT; (8) identify how the board can support and encourage the implementation of ATT in New Jersey; and (9) evaluate any other aspect of ATT that the board determines will assist policymakers, electric public utilities, electric public utility customers, and other stakeholders in understanding the potential role of ATT in the transmission system serving this State and the region. While conducting the study, the board is required to give notice of a public stakeholder meeting and invite interested parties and members of the public to discuss the study. The board is to hold at least two public stakeholder meetings to review comments from stakeholders. In addition, the bill requires the board, within one year after the bill's date of enactment, to submit a written report to the Governor and the Legislature with the findings of its study. The board is to publish the report on its Internet website. Under the bill, "advanced transmission technology" means any software or hardware technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of an existing or new electric transmission facility, including: (1) grid enhancing technology; (2) advanced or high-performance conductors; and (3) other technology designed to reduce transmission congestion or increase the capacity, efficiency, reliability, or safety of an existing or new electric transmission facility.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John Burzichelli (D)*, Shirley Turner (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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ME bill #LD2149 • Last Action 02/12/2026
An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires individuals or entities renewing licenses to operate manufactured housing communities to provide satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board, and it updates how taxable income is calculated by allowing a deduction for gains on the sale of a controlling ownership interest (over 50%) in a property if it's transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, municipal housing authority, or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority, with a deduction limit of $750,000. It also exempts certain entities, including municipal housing authorities and their affiliates, and cooperatives limited to manufactured home owners, from paying a transfer assessment fee when purchasing a manufactured housing community or mobile home park, and clarifies the definition of "affiliated or related entities" and "net worth" for these exemptions, while establishing penalties, including triple damages and license forfeiture, for those who fail to pay the fee or provide false information. Furthermore, the bill shifts the rule-making authority for determining net worth for fee exemptions from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority, and exempts resident-owned manufactured housing communities from certain requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill does the following. 1. It requires a person renewing a license to operate a manufactured housing community to submit satisfactory evidence to the Manufactured Housing Board. 2. It updates the computation of taxable income of resident individuals and corporations by providing a deduction in an amount equal to any gain recognized on the sale by the taxpayer of an ownership interest greater than 50% in a qualified property if the qualified property was transferred to a cooperative affordable housing corporation, a municipal housing authority or an affiliate of a municipal housing authority. 3. It exempts certain entities that purchase a manufactured housing community or a mobile home park from paying a transfer assessment fee and updates the sworn affirmation of exemption requirement. 4. It establishes liability for damages for a person that is required to pay a transfer assessment fee that fails to do so. 5. It moves from the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to the Maine State Housing Authority the rule-making authority governing the establishment of a method to determine the net worth of an entity claiming an exemption from certain fees related to the purchase of a mobile home park or a manufactured housing community.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Cameron Reny (D)*, Donna Bailey (D), Cheryl Golek (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Voted: OTP-AM
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MS bill #SB2558 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Campaign finance; comprehensive reform of laws pertaining to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts comprehensive reforms to Mississippi's campaign finance laws, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. Key provisions include requiring candidates and political committees to file a statement of organization before accepting any contributions, with specific details about the required content and where to file based on the office sought. The Secretary of State is empowered to impose administrative penalties for non-compliance, and the Attorney General can pursue judicial enforcement. The bill modifies campaign finance reporting processes, mandates the creation of a searchable online database for public access to reports, and updates the timelines for filing these reports. It also introduces stricter penalties for individuals failing to provide required reports and clarifies definitions related to campaign finance, including "candidate committee," "corporate contribution," and "coordinated expenditure." Furthermore, the bill prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions to elections or ballot measures, with penalties for violations and a grace period for unknowingly received contributions. Candidates and candidate committees must provide greater transparency regarding loans and lines of credit, maintain detailed and current accounts of contributions and expenditures for at least four years, and corporations are limited to $1,000.00 in political contributions per calendar year, with penalties for violations. The personal use of campaign contributions by political committees is prohibited, and campaign funds cannot be used to pay civil penalties incurred by a political committee or its members. Finally, the bill repeals existing laws that prohibited political contributions by corporations and penalized illegal corporate contributions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend Definitions Related To The Chapter Of Campaign Finance Laws; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That A Candidate Or Political Committee Must File A Statement Of Organization Before Accepting Any Contributions; To Provide The Required Content Of The Statement Of Organization; To Provide That The Secretary Of State Shall Impose Administrative Penalties Against Candidates And Political Committees For Failing To Comply With The Requirements Of This Chapter; To Provide Penalties For Failing To Comply With This Chapter; To Provide That The Attorney General May Pursue Judicial Enforcement Of The Requirements Of This Section; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modify The Campaign Finance Reporting Process; To Require The Secretary Of State To Maintain A Central Site On The Internet To Make Campaign Finance Reports Accessible To The Public And Easily Searchable; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Amend The Information And Reporting Process And Timeline That Candidate Committees And Political Committees Must Adhere To In Regards To Filing Reports Of Contributions And Disbursements; To Amend Section 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Individuals Who Fail To Provide The Reports Required In This Section Shall Be Subject To Penalty; To Amend Sections 23-15-811 And 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide The Secretary Of State With The Duty And Power To Oversee The Forms And Processes Described Herein; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Making Campaign Contributions In Connection With An Election For Any Constitutional Amendment, Local Ballot Measure, Ballot Referendum Or Other Similar Measures; To Make It Unlawful For A Person To Knowingly Solicit Or Aid In The Solicitation Of Campaign Contributions From Foreign Nationals; To Provide That Those Found Guilty Of Violating This Section Shall Be Subject To Fines, Imprisonment, Or Both, For Said Violation; To Allow Any Person Who Unknowingly Receives A Campaign Contribution From A Foreign National To Have 30 Days To Remit The Value Of The Unlawful Contribution To The Secretary Of State Once The Violation Has Been Determined, Or Be Subject To Penalties; To Require Candidates And Candidate Committees To Provide Greater Transparency When Receiving Loans And Lines Of Credit; To Require That A Candidate Or Treasurer Of A Candidate Committee Or Political Committee Keep Detailed Accounts Regarding Contributions And Expenditures; To Require That All Account Activity Be Kept Current And Shall Not Lack Entries For Activity That Took Place Less Than Ten Business Days Prior; To Provide That Accounts May Be Inspected Under Reasonable Circumstances At Any Time By The Secretary Of State Or His Or Her Authorized Representative; To Require That Account Records Shall Be Preserved For Four Years From The Date Of The Contribution, Expenditure, Gift, Investment Or Loan; To Limit Political Contributions By Corporations To $1,000.00 Per Calendar Year; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of Corporate Political Contribution Restrictions; To Provide That The Attorney General May Bring Forth Actions For Violations Of Corporate Political Contribution Restrictions; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By A Political Committee Is Prohibited; To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Contributions To Pay Civil Penalties Incurred By A Political Committee Or Member Thereof; To Repeal Sections 97-13-15 And 97-13-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibited Political Contributions By Corporations And Penalized Illegal Corporate Contributions; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeremy England (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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NJ bill #A458 • Last Action 02/12/2026
"Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act"; concerns preservation of Palisades cliffs and creates Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act," establishes the Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council, a public entity with 10 voting members appointed by local governments in the affected area, to protect the scenic Palisades cliffs. The bill also defines the Palisades Planning Region as land extending 2000 feet east of the cliff crest and mandates that any new development within this region must not exceed a height that would obstruct the view of at least the eastern half of the Hudson River from the cliff crest, with specific rules for areas lacking a clear crest. The Council is empowered to adopt bylaws, hire staff, apply for grants, and develop model land use ordinances, and it must submit an annual report detailing its activities and finances to local governing bodies. Decisions made by the Council can be appealed to the Superior Court, and the Council can seek court injunctions to enforce its regulations.
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Bill Summary: This bill, "Palisades Cliffs Protection and Planning Act," would provide for the preservation of the Palisades cliffs and create the Palisades Cliffs Preservation Council. The council created by the bill would constitute a political subdivision of the State exercising public and essential governmental functions, would have 10 voting members appointed by the governing bodies of the municipalities within the Palisades cliffs area, and would be conferred with powers, duties, and responsibilities associated with preserving and protecting the Palisades cliffs. Additionally, the bill creates the Palisades Planning Region that would consist of that land within the municipalities which extends up to 2000 feet east of the Palisades cliff crest at each location along the Palisades cliffs. The bill provides that unless approved by the council, no development may be constructed in the Palisades Planning Region unless the maximum height of the proposed development, including any mechanical structures to be constructed atop the building or structure, is at or below the height whereby the sightline looking east from the crest directly to the west of the proposed development would include at least the eastern half of the Hudson River above the proposed building or structure. Where there is no discernable crest immediately to the west of the proposed development, except as otherwise specified in this bill, the height of the beginning of the sightline looking east would be the elevation of the surface of the portion of Palisades Avenue directly west of the proposed building or structure. Under the bill, on or before March 31 in each year, the council is required to make an annual report of its activities for the preceding calendar year to the governing body and the chief executive officer of the municipalities and Bergen and Hudson counties. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the preceding year.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/01/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gabriel Rodriguez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Consideration
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MS bill #HB1389 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Midwifery; provide for licensure and regualtion of by health department.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Mississippi Midwifery License Law," establishes a framework for the licensure and regulation of professional midwives by the State Department of Health (Department), with oversight from the State Board of Health (Board). It defines professional midwifery as a distinct practice focused on patient-centered maternity care, emphasizing normal physiological birth while recognizing the need for medical intervention when necessary, and clarifies that midwifery is not the practice of medicine. The bill outlines the scope of practice for licensed midwives, which includes providing primary maternity care for low-risk women and newborns during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum periods, as well as offering nonprescriptive family planning and basic well-woman care, and mandates specific procedures and prohibitions, such as prohibiting surgical procedures beyond episiotomies or repairs of perineal lacerations, and the use of forceps or vacuum extraction. The Department will administer the licensing process, including issuing licenses and temporary permits, investigating complaints, and enforcing penalties for violations, with the Board required to develop and implement rules for licensure, educational standards, and practice guidelines by July 1, 2027. A Midwifery Advisory Council, composed of licensed midwives, physicians, and a consumer representative, will be established to provide guidance to the Department and Board. The bill also mandates that health insurance plans provide coverage for services rendered by licensed midwives on par with physicians, prohibiting discriminatory terminology and reimbursement practices, and requires the Department to develop a safe perinatal transfer certification for healthcare facilities. Importantly, it amends existing law to explicitly state that the practice of midwifery is not considered the practice of medicine.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide For The Licensure And Regulation Of Professional Midwifery; To Provide Definitions For The Purpose Of The Act; To Provide Exceptions To The Applicability Of The Act; To Provide The Scope Of Practice For Licensed Midwives; To Provide Mandatory Procedures For Licensed Midwives; To Prohibit Licensed Midwives From Certain Actions; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Administer Licensure And Regulation Of Licensed Midwives Under Rules Promulgated By The State Board Of Health And To Provide Powers And Duties For Implementation; To Require The State Board Of Health To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License Issued By The Department To Practice Professional Midwifery; To Provide For The Issuance Of Temporary Permits To Practice Pending Qualification For Licensure; To Provide Exemptions From Licensure For Certain Persons; To Provide For The Confidentiality Of Information Maintained By The Department; To Provide Immunity For Certain Actions; To Provide Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Prohibit Terminology In Any Health Coverage Plan, Policy Or Contract That Is Discriminatory Against Professional Midwifery; To Require Health Coverage Plans That Provide Maternity Benefits To Provide Coverage For Services Rendered By A Licensed Midwife; To Provide Whenever A Health Coverage Plan Provides For Reimbursement Of Any Services That Are Within The Lawful Scope Of Practice Of Licensed Midwives, The Person Entitled To Benefits Under The Plan Shall Be Entitled To Reimbursement For The Services, Whether The Services Are Performed By A Physician Or A Licensed Midwife; To Require The State Department Of Health To Develop And Institute A Safe Perinatal Transfer Certification For The Facilities That It Regulates; To Amend Section 73-25-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Practice Of Midwifery Is Not Considered To Be The Practice Of Medicine; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dana McLean (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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NJ bill #S3486 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Establishes database containing information on traffic stops by certain law enforcement officers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates the Attorney General to create and maintain a publicly accessible, searchable online database containing detailed information about traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers. This database will include driver characteristics like race or ethnicity, approximate age, and gender, and will record every traffic stop, even those resulting only in an oral warning. The information collected will cover the alleged violation, whether a search was conducted (including its basis and any findings), if a citation or warning was issued, any arrests or property seizures, any resistance or use of force by officers, resulting injuries, and the geographic location of the stop. This comprehensive data collection aims to provide greater public oversight of traffic enforcement practices and help prevent discriminatory practices such as racial or gender profiling, with the collected information being subject to disclosure under the open public records act.
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Bill Summary: This bill would require the Attorney General to establish a public, searchable database of information pertaining to traffic law enforcement by State and local law enforcement officers. The information entered in the database will include the driver's identifying characteristics, such as race or ethnicity, approximate age, and gender, and will pertain to all interactions with traffic law enforcement, even those stops that result only in an oral warning. The wide range of specific information in this database will enable greater public oversight of traffic law enforcement practices by providing a tool to prevent pernicious enforcement of these laws, including racial and gender profiling.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jim Beach (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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IA bill #SSB3116 • Last Action 02/12/2026
A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.(See SF 2339.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary:
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Bill Summary: This bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2339.
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MA bill #H88 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Establishing a special commission on blockchain and cryptocurrency
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a special 25-member commission to investigate and develop a comprehensive plan for blockchain technology's expansion in Massachusetts. The commission will include legislators, government officials, and appointees from various sectors, such as financial technology, consumer protection, and higher education. The commission's mandate is to examine numerous aspects of blockchain technology, including its potential use in government records, court proceedings, and business operations, as well as exploring its impact on state revenues, cryptocurrency regulation, consumer protection, and energy consumption. They will specifically investigate the feasibility of using blockchain in state registries, corporate record-keeping, and potential tax implications of cryptocurrency transactions. The commission is tasked with considering historical barriers to technology adoption, especially for underrepresented groups, and will consult with a diverse range of stakeholders. Within one year of its formation, the commission must submit a detailed report to the state legislature, including a master plan for fostering blockchain technology and draft legislation to support its recommendations. The bill also provides a technical definition of blockchain as "a mathematically secured, chronological and decentralized ledger or database."
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Bill Summary: Relative to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5072
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FL bill #H0181 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Pub. Rec./ Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Florida law to make records related to pawnbroker transactions, when delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement, confidential and exempt from public records requirements, meaning they will not be accessible to the general public. This exemption is being added to the existing confidentiality provision for such records delivered to other law enforcement officials, with the Legislature finding that the sensitive and personal nature of this information necessitates its protection regardless of which law enforcement agency receives it. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and a repeal date of October 2, 2031, for this exemption, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent on another piece of legislation, HB 1345, also becoming law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 539.003, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records relating to pawnbroker transactions that are delivered to the Department of Law Enforcement; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/16/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Bill Partington (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0627 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows law enforcement officers, as defined by Florida law, who are actively performing their official duties, such as responding to a call or conducting an investigation, to refuse to accept or process a public records request at that moment. The officer themselves will determine if they are actively engaged in official duty and must then verbally inform the person making the request that they cannot process it and direct them to the agency's records custodian or an online public records portal if one exists. Persistently trying to force an officer to accept a request while they are on duty after being told they cannot process it could result in a charge of resisting an officer without violence. This change to the law regarding public records, which are generally accessible to the public, will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; authorizing certain law enforcement officers to decline to accept or process public records requests; providing requirements for such officers; providing a penalty; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kim Berfield (R)*, Tom Fabricio (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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CA bill #AB1789 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Political Reform Act of 1974: statements of organization.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a minor, nonsubstantive change to the Political Reform Act of 1974, which governs campaign financing and requires committees to file a statement of organization. The existing law mandates that specified committees file this statement online or electronically with the Secretary of State and a copy with the local filing officer within 10 days of qualifying as a committee. This bill's primary effect is to remove the requirement for committees to file a *copy* of their statement of organization with the local filing officer, streamlining the process without altering the core reporting obligations.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 84101 of the Government Code, relating to the Political Reform Act of 1974.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tasha Boerner Horvath (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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FL bill #S0506 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new privacy protections for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (government employees who enforce local building, zoning, and safety regulations) by establishing specific confidentiality exemptions for recordings made in sensitive locations like private residences, healthcare facilities, and other areas where a reasonable person would expect privacy. The bill defines who can access these recordings, including the recorded person, their personal representative, or through a court order, while requiring local governments to retain these recordings for at least 90 days. The legislation acknowledges that body cameras can capture highly sensitive personal information and seeks to balance the need for transparency with individual privacy rights. The exemption will be subject to legislative review and will automatically sunset on October 2, 2031, unless specifically renewed. The bill also requires the Division of Library and Information Services to incorporate a 90-day retention requirement into its general records schedule by October 1, 2026, and includes provisions ensuring that other existing public records exemptions remain in effect. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 504) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/14/2025
• Added: 11/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 11/14/2025
• Last Action: In Messages
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CA bill #AB1801 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to require public agencies, such as cities and counties, to follow a more extensive public notification and comment process before approving any documents related to the building or reuse of existing facilities by private entities for the purpose of housing or detaining individuals. Specifically, the bill mandates that public agencies must provide notice to the public at least 180 days before approving or executing such documents, which include deeds, permits, or any other approval signifying the public entity's consent. This notice must be posted on the agency's website, at its headquarters, published in a local newspaper, and broadcast weekly on local radio stations in the top five languages spoken in the jurisdiction, with written notices also provided in those languages. Furthermore, the bill requires agencies to promptly provide access to all related documents and hold at least two separate public meetings to solicit and hear public comments, with translation services provided for public comment in the most widely spoken language other than English. These provisions are intended to apply independently to each public entity and are stated to be declaratory of existing law, meaning they clarify and confirm what is already understood to be required.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1670.9 of the Civil Code, relating to detention facilities.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Lee (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
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HI bill #HB1857 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Relating To Health Care.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to standardize and clarify references to health care providers across various state laws by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider." This new definition will encompass all present and future licensed or certified health care professionals under Hawaii's health and professions and vocations titles, ensuring that newly established license categories are automatically included and avoiding the need for repeated legislative amendments. The bill also updates outdated terminology and makes conforming changes to numerous statutes related to health, education, insurance, professions, and other areas, while also repealing the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.
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Bill Summary: Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Gregg Takayama (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Matthias Kusch (D)*, Michael Lee (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Dee Morikawa (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Jackson Sayama (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Jenna Takenouchi (D)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, David Tarnas (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1).
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CA bill #SB909 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public works.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen enforcement of public works laws in California by increasing penalties for violations, adjusting contractor registration fees to keep pace with inflation, and dedicating a portion of collected penalties to fund enforcement efforts. Specifically, it modifies existing laws to allow the Director of Industrial Relations to annually adjust contractor registration and renewal fees based on the Consumer Price Index, removing the previous $800 limit and exempting these adjustments from certain administrative procedures. The bill also significantly increases penalties for violations such as failing to pay prevailing wages, not keeping accurate payroll records, and violating apprenticeship requirements, with 50% of these increased penalties now being deposited into the State Public Works Enforcement Fund to support the administration and enforcement of public works labor laws. Additionally, it clarifies language regarding the Labor Commissioner's responsibilities and the responsibilities of prime contractors concerning subcontractor compliance.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1725.5, 1741, 1775, 1776, 1777.7, and 1813 of the Labor Code, relating to public works.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on L., P.E. & R. and JUD.
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CA bill #SB895 • Last Action 02/11/2026
California Science and Health Research Bond Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, proposes to establish the California Foundation for Science and Health Research (Foundation) within the Government Operations Agency to fund scientific and health research and development across various fields, including biomedical, behavioral, and climate research. If approved by voters, it would authorize the issuance of $23 billion in state bonds to provide grants and loans for research projects, as well as the construction, operation, and maintenance of research facilities. The Foundation would be overseen by a Council of scientists and public members responsible for setting research priorities and approving funding, with a strong emphasis on scientific merit and open exchange. The bill also outlines provisions for financial accountability, public oversight, and the submission of the bond act to voters at the next statewide election.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 11899) to Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, by providing the funds necessary therefor through an election for the issuance and sale of bonds of the State of California and for the handling and disposition of those funds.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 39 : Sasha Perez (D)*, Aisha Wahab (D)*, Scott Wiener (D)*, Mike Gipson (D), Jacqui Irwin (D), Al Muratsuchi (D), Darshana Patel (D), Jose Solache (D), Dawn Addis (D), Patrick Ahrens (D), Ben Allen (D), Josh Becker (D), Steve Bennett (D), Blanca Rubio (D), Anna Caballero (D), Lisa Calderon (D), Jessica Caloza (D), Juan Carrillo (D), Celeste Rodriguez (D), Damon Connolly (D), Dave Cortese (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Robert Garcia (D), Matt Haney (D), John Harabedian (D), Josh Hoover (R), Mark González (D), Jerry McNerney (D), Liz Ortega (D), Steve Padilla (D), Cottie Petrie-Norris (D), Eloise Reyes (D), Laura Richardson (D), Catherine Stefani (D), Henry Stern (D), Greg Wallis (R), Chris Ward (D), Akilah Weber Pierson (D), Rick Zbur (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Coms. on HEALTH and N.R. & W.
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CA bill #SB106 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Budget Act of 2025.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Budget Act of 2025, amends the existing Budget Act of 2025 by adjusting a specific appropriation item, Item 4140-101-0001, which is designated for local assistance by the Department of Health Care Access and Information. The changes involve reallocating funds within this item, including significant amounts for health care workforce development, health care quality and affordability initiatives, and facilities development. Notably, specific provisions within the bill detail how funds are to be used for primary care residency slots, the State Loan Repayment Program, the California Medicine Scholars Program, infrastructure improvements for specific health organizations, and a Youth Mental Health Academy cohort. A substantial portion of the appropriation is also earmarked for grants to family planning providers, with specific criteria for eligibility and distribution methodology, and includes exemptions from certain public contract and disclosure requirements to protect sensitive medical information and provider safety. The bill also clarifies that it is a Budget Bill and will take effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend the Budget Act of 2025 (Chapters 4 and 5 of the Statutes of 2025) by amending Item 4140-101-0001 of Section 2.00 of that act, relating to the state budget, and making an appropriation therefor, to take effect immediately, budget bill.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Budget and Fiscal Review, John Laird (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2026.
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AZ bill #HB4046 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Campaign finance; lobbyists; election funding
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals a section of Arizona law related to campaign finance and amends another section concerning campaign finance reports. Specifically, it modifies the requirements for what must be included in campaign finance reports filed by committees. The key change is the addition of a requirement for candidate committees to report contributions from lobbyists, including specific types of lobbyists such as authorized and designated public lobbyists, and to include the term "lobbyist" alongside the contributor's occupation and employer. This amendment aims to increase transparency in campaign funding by specifically identifying contributions from individuals who are registered to influence legislation.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT repealing section 16-407.01, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 2 : Brian Garcia (D)*, Lauren Kuby (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House read second time
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WY bill #SF0086 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Wyoming property tax relief authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Wyoming Property Tax Relief Authority, a new state entity tasked with creating and managing a property tax loan program to assist Wyoming homeowners facing increased property tax burdens on their primary residences. The Authority will be governed by a five-member board appointed by the governor and will have the power to borrow money by issuing bonds, which will be repaid solely from the revenues generated by the loan program itself and will not be obligations of the state. The bill also mandates that property tax assessment schedules must include information about any state-authorized property tax relief programs, and it appropriates $100,000 for the administrative expenses of the new Authority, with the loan program set to begin on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; creating the Wyoming property tax relief authority; specifying duties and powers of the authority; creating a property tax loan program; authorizing the issuance of bonds under specified conditions; requiring notice of the property tax loan program in assessment schedules; providing an appropriation; authorizing positions; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 02/08/2026
• Added: 02/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cale Case (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/08/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 14-17-0-0-0
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VA bill #HB780 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes significant changes to the governance of public higher education institutions in Virginia, primarily by altering the composition and powers of their governing boards and clarifying the role of legal counsel. Key provisions include increasing the number of members on most governing boards to 18, extending their terms from four to six years, and mandating the inclusion of voting faculty, staff, and student representatives on these boards. The bill also modifies the procedures for gubernatorial appointments and confirmation by the General Assembly, and establishes new duties for governing boards and their individual members, emphasizing their responsibility to advance institutional and Commonwealth interests, maintain ideological and partisan neutrality, and protect academic freedom and freedom of speech. Furthermore, it clarifies that public institutions of higher education will now be primarily responsible for hiring their own legal counsel, though the Attorney General can still provide services upon request or in specific circumstances, and requires institutions to report annually on their use of outside legal services. The bill also revises the appointment process for the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV), the state agency responsible for coordinating higher education.
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Bill Summary: Public institutions of higher education; governing boards; appointment and composition of members; powers and duties; legal counsel. Amends several provisions relating to the employment, oversight, and management of the legal counsel for each public institution of higher education. The bill also amends the requirements relating to the appointment of members to and the composition of the governing board of each public institution of higher education, including (i) changing the required number of members to 18; (ii) expanding the term of each member of a governing board from four years to six years; (iii) requiring each governing board to appoint one member of the faculty, one member of the staff, and one student to the respective board as voting members; (iv) modifying procedural requirements for gubernatorial appointments and the confirmation of gubernatorial requirements by the General Assembly; and (v) amending and clarifying several procedural requirements specific to the appointment of members of governing boards, including appointments to fill vacancies and nomination and confirmation procedures and timelines. The bill also changes the procedures and requirements for the appointment of members to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and amends the requirements relating to meetings of and exercise of authority by each governing board and any executive committee appointed by a governing board pursuant to applicable law. Finally, the bill clarifies and expands the duties of each governing board in its collective capacity, and of the members of each governing board in their individual capacities, regarding (a) the primary duties of governing boards to advance the interests of the institution and the people of the Commonwealth, (b) duties relating to ideological and partisan neutrality and the protection of academic freedom and freedom of speech, and (c) duties relating to the relationship of the governing board and the institution's administration, faculty, and students.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Katrina Callsen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Education (HB1385-Franklin, L.V.) (Voice Vote)
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RI bill #H7208 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Requires law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Electronic Information and Data Privacy Act," mandates that law enforcement agencies must obtain a search warrant based on probable cause before accessing electronic information, data, or location information belonging to subscribers or customers, with specific exceptions. The act defines key terms such as "electronic communication service" (services allowing users to send or receive electronic messages), "electronic device" (any device used to access these services), "electronic information or data" (including location, stored, or transmitted data, but excluding certain oral or wire communications and financial transaction data), "law enforcement agency" (entities primarily focused on preventing, detecting, or prosecuting crime), "location information" (data about an electronic device's whereabouts), and "remote computing service" (providers of online storage or processing). Generally, law enforcement needs a warrant to obtain an electronic device's location, stored, or transmitted data, or data sent to a remote computing service provider. However, warrants are not required for location information if the device is reported stolen, the owner consents, there's a judicially recognized exception, the information is publicly disclosed, or in emergency situations involving imminent harm or the discovery of certain crimes by a remote computing service provider. Similarly, stored or transmitted data can be obtained without a warrant with owner consent, judicially recognized exceptions, reports from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, or under emergency circumstances or if inadvertently discovered by a provider and appearing to relate to a felony or serious misdemeanor. Prosecutors can also obtain a judicial order for subscriber and customer information like names, addresses, and service records from providers, consistent with federal law. The bill also outlines notification requirements for warrant execution, generally requiring law enforcement to inform the owner within fourteen days, though this notification can be delayed for up to thirty days, with possible extensions, if it would jeopardize an investigation or endanger individuals. Finally, it establishes that any electronic information or data obtained in violation of this act will be excluded from evidence, similar to violations of constitutional rights.
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Bill Summary: This act would require law enforcement agencies to obtain search warrants for electronic information, data, location information and other identifying information of subscribers and customers, except in specified circumstances. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Leo Felix (D)*, David Place (R), Carol McEntee (D), David Morales (D), John Lombardi (D), Teresa Tanzi (D), Rebecca Kislak (D), Brandon Potter (D), Cherie Cruz (D), Joshua Giraldo (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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SC bill #H5071 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Department of Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally restructures the leadership and operations of the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) by shifting authority from a seven-member commission to a single Secretary of Transportation, who will be appointed by the Governor. This change aims to streamline decision-making and accountability within the department. The bill also eliminates the DOT Commission and its responsibilities, consolidates various transportation-related entities, and establishes a Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility to oversee statewide transportation plans and policy. Furthermore, it introduces provisions for transferring ownership of nonessential roads to counties, creates a System Realignment Fund to support these transfers, and allows counties to impose additional sales taxes and millage for road maintenance in such cases. The bill also updates contracting methods for highway projects, including phased design-build and construction manager/general contractor approaches, and modifies how toll revenues are managed and how toll violations are enforced. Finally, it adjusts fees for alternative fuel vehicles and imposes a new tax on electricity consumed at public electric vehicle charging stations, with all collected funds directed to the State Highway Fund, and makes numerous conforming changes throughout the South Carolina Code of Laws to reflect these structural and operational shifts.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 57-1-410, Relating To The Secretary Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governor Shall Appoint The Secretary Instead Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation; By Amending Section 1-30-10, Relating To The Departments Of State Government And Their Governing Bodies, So As To Delete The Provision That Provides That Part Of The Governing Body Of The Department Of Transportation Is A Seven-member Commission; By Amending Section 1-30-105, Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Provide That The Governing Authority Of The Department Of Transportation Is The Secretary Of Transportation; By Amending Section 11-43-140, Relating To The Board Of Directors Of The Transportation Infrastructure Bank, So As To Remove The Chairman Of The Department Of Transportation Commission As A Director, And To Provide That The Secretary Of Transportation Is A Member Of The Board; By Amending Sections 57-1-10, 57-1-40, 57-1-370, And 57-1-430, All Relating To The Establishment Of The Department Of Transportation, And Its Duties And Responsibilities, So As To Eliminate The Department Of Transportation Commission And Its Responsibilities, To Allow The Governor To Appoint The Secretary Of Transportation And Require The Department Of Transportation Submit To The General Assembly An Itemized Project List To Be Funded For The Fiscal Year In Which The General Assembly Would Enact Its Annual General Appropriations Act; By Amending Section 57-3-50, Relating To The Establishment Of Highway Districts, So As To Substitute The Term "department" For The Term "commission"; By Amending Section 57-1-90, Relating To Motorcycles, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-210, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Contracting With Public Transit Systems, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-3-700, Relating To The Department Of Transportation Serving As An Agent For Counties, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-50, Relating To The Transfer Of Certain Roads, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-90, Relating To Belt Lines And Spurs, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-5-340, Relating To The Disposition Of Real Estate, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-13-10, 57-13-20, 57-13-40, And 57-13-50, All Relating To Bridges, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Section 57-25-120, Relating To Definitions, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-25-140, 57-25-150, 57-25-170, 57-25-200, And 57-25-210, All Relating To Signs Along The Highways, So As To Make A Conforming Change; By Amending Sections 57-1-310 And 57-1-330, Both Relating To The Composition Of The Commission Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Remove At-large Members; By Amending Article 9, Chapter 5, Title 57, Relating To Turnpike Projects, So As To Authorize Certain Designations Of Turnpike Facilities, To Provide That Turnpike Bonds Are Special Limited Obligations Of The State As Specified In The Bond Resolution, And To Make Conforming Changes; By Adding Section 57-1-25 So As To Establish The Coordinating Council For Transportation And Mobility And To Set Forth Its Duties And Membership; By Adding Section 57-5-105 So As To Require The Department Of Transportation To Transfer Ownership Of Certain Nonessential Roads, To Establish The System Realignment Fund To Aid In The Transfer, And To Provide Additional Authorities To Counties In Which All Such Nonessential Roads Have Been Transferred; By Amending Section 57-1-360, Relating To The Chief Internal Auditor Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Authorize A Certified Internal Auditor And A Certified Fraud Examiner To Hold The Position; By Amending Section 57-3-20, Relating To The Division Deputy Directors Of The Department Of Transportation, So As To Designate Such Officials As Deputy Secretaries And To Establish The Deputy Secretary For Planning; By Amending Section 11-35-710, Relating To Certain Transportation Exemptions To The Procurement Code, So As To Further Define The Exemptions; By Adding Sections 57-5-1710 And 57-5-1720 So As To Provide For Phased Design-build Contractors And Construction Manager/general Contractors; By Adding Section 57-3-790 So As To Specify The Conditions In Which The State Waives Its Immunity Under The Eleventh Amendment Of The United States Constitution; By Amending Sections 57-5-820 And 57-5-830, Both Relating To Municipalities And Roadwork, So As To Specify Procedures When A Municipality Objects To Certain Roadwork; By Amending Section 57-3-615, Relating To Highway Tolls, So As To Specify The Conditions Under Which A Toll May Be Imposed On A State Highway; By Adding Sections 57-3-240 And 57-3-250 So As To Authorize The Department Of Transportation To Enter Into Reciprocal Agreements With Other Jurisdictions And Public-private Partnerships, And To Specify Conditions Of Such Agreements; By Amending Section 12-28-2740, Relating To "c" Funds, So As To Increase The Amount Of Such Funds, To Specify The Membership And Responsibilities Of County Transportation Committees, To Provide For Bonding Of "c" Funds, To Delete Provisions, And To Provide For A Crime Regarding Undue Influence On Certain Officials; By Amending Section 12-28-2920, Relating To Tolls, So As To Specify When Toll Revenues May Be Expended; By Amending Section 56-3-645, Relating To A Road Use Fee, So As To Increase The Amount Of The Alternate Fuel Fee And Credit The Revenue To The State Highway Fund; By Adding Section 12-28-360 So As To Impose A Tax On Electricity Consumed When Using Certain Public Vehicle Charging Stations; And By Amending Section 57-11-210, Relating To Definitions For Purposes Of State Highway Bonds, So As To Define "alternative Fuel Fees".
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 49 : Shannon Erickson (R)*, Heather Crawford (R), Murrell Smith (R), Mark Willis (R), Roger Kirby (D), Kambrell Garvin (D), Bill Hixon (R), Scott Montgomery (R), David Martin (R), Gary Brewer (R), James Teeple (R), Jeff Bradley (R), Doug Gilliam (R), Robby Robbins (R), Davey Hiott (R), Brandon Newton (R), Luke Rankin (R), Bill Hager (R), Heath Sessions (R), Lee Hewitt (R), Kathy Landing (R), Phillip Bowers (R), Chris Wooten (R), Bill Whitmire (R), Brandon Guffey (R), Bill Taylor (R), Charles Hartz (R), Melissa Oremus (R), Cal Forrest (R), Val Guest (R), David Vaughan (R), Sylleste Davis (R), Jeff Johnson (R), Bruce Bannister (R), Weston Newton (R), Tommy Pope (R), Jay Jordan (R), Patrick Haddon (R), Bill Herbkersman (R), Case Brittain (R), Mark Smith (R), Randy Ligon (R), Craig Gagnon (R), Tim McGinnis (R), Cody Mitchell (R), Dennis Moss (R), Fawn Pedalino (R), Leon Stavrinakis (D), Don Chapman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: House Revenue Policy Legislative Subcommittee of the Ways and Means Committee (09:00:00 2/11/2026 Blatt Room 521)
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RI bill #H7676 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Allows advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows advisory bodies, which are defined as government entities that provide advice or recommendations but do not have decision-making authority, to participate in public meetings via videoconferencing, provided specific requirements are met, including ensuring public access to the virtual meeting without charge, maintaining effective communication for public input if offered, providing clear meeting notices with videoconferencing details, ensuring participants are visually present for quorum and voting, and making recordings available online for five years. Additionally, starting January 1, 2027, all city and town councils and school committees must livestream their meetings, also without charge to the public, and make recordings available online for five years, with further requirements for public input via videoconferencing by January 1, 2028. The bill also mandates that all documents discussed at public meetings be posted or linked with the agenda and made available to the public upon request.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow advisory bodies to participate in a public meeting using videoconferencing, subject to certain requirements. This act would also require all city and town councils and school committees to provide livestreaming of their meetings by January 1, 2027. This would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : June Speakman (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D), Edith Ajello (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Lauren Carson (D), Tina Spears (D), Megan Cotter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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SC bill #H4725 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Mandatory recording of public school instruction
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all K-12 public schools in South Carolina to record all special education classroom instruction, including lectures, discussions, and instructional activities, using both video and audio technology. Schools must notify students and guardians about recordings and obtain written consent, with recordings to be stored securely and made accessible to the public for five years in compliance with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The bill mandates privacy protections, including redacting or anonymizing recordings to protect student and educator identities, and establishes that the State Department of Education will oversee compliance and provide guidance. Schools must submit annual reports detailing their recording practices and promptly report any interruptions in recording capabilities. The bill prohibits commercial use of these recordings, with violations punishable by a fine up to $100 or imprisonment for up to 30 days. The legislation aims to enhance transparency and accountability in special education classrooms while balancing the need to protect student privacy, with implementation set to begin on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-33-130 So As To Provide All K-12 Public Schools Shall Record All Special Education Classroom Instruction, To Provide For The Retention And Disclosure Of Recordings, To Provide Consent And Privacy Requirements, To Provide Related Requirements Of The State Department Of Education, To Provide Reporting Requirements Of Schools, And To Prohibit The Commercial Use Of Recordings, Among Other Things.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Mike Burns (R)*, Fawn Pedalino (R), John McCravy (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McCravy
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RI bill #H7632 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Requires that any covered entity that develops/provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing/developing such online service, product, or feature.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Age-Appropriate Design Code, mandates that any "covered entity" – a business operating in Rhode Island that collects personal data and meets certain revenue or data processing thresholds – must prioritize the "best interest of children" when designing or developing online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access. A "child" is defined as anyone under 18 years old. The bill requires these entities to conduct "data protection impact assessments" to evaluate potential risks to children, such as financial harm, privacy intrusions, or discrimination, and to implement measures to avoid these risks. It also prohibits certain practices, like using "dark patterns" (user interfaces designed to trick users) to collect more data than necessary or profiling children by default. The "attorney general" is empowered to enforce these provisions, with violators facing civil penalties of up to $2,500 per negligent violation or $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: This act would require that any covered entity that develops and provides online services, products, or features that children are reasonably likely to access shall consider the best interest of children when designing and developing such online service, product, or feature. The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the attorney general and violators are subject to civil penalties. This act would take effect on January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Megan Cotter (D)*, Tina Spears (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Justine Caldwell (D), June Speakman (D), Lauren Carson (D), Joseph McNamara (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Earl Read (D), Tom Noret (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Innovation, Internet, & Technology
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RI bill #H7636 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Creates process for individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms. Adds civil fines and misdemeanor for violations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary system for individuals to restrict their own firearm rights, allowing them to be temporarily (for 180 days) or indefinitely placed on a list that prohibits them from purchasing or possessing firearms. The process involves submitting a form to law enforcement or a healthcare provider, who then forwards it to the Department of Attorney General. Individuals can request removal from the list after a specified period (30 days for temporary, 90 days for indefinite), and their requests cannot be denied. Importantly, all records related to an individual's inclusion on these lists will be destroyed and are not subject to public access laws, and their participation will not be used for future background checks or concealed carry permit applications. The bill also imposes a $25 civil fine for possessing a firearm while on a restricted list and makes it a misdemeanor to add someone to these lists without their knowledge.
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Bill Summary: This act would create a process for an individual to voluntarily be either temporarily or indefinitely added to a list restricting their rights to purchase or possess firearms as well as to request removal from the restricted list. The act would further require that all individual records related to the person's inclusion on the list would be destroyed and not subject to the access to public records act. Additionally, the act would also impose a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) fine for firearm possession by a person on a restricted list and make it a misdemeanor for adding or attempting to add a person to either restricted list without their knowledge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Justine Caldwell (D), Julie Casimiro (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Robert Craven (D), Earl Read (D), Jose Batista (D), Leo Felix (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jason Knight (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Judiciary
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PA bill #HB710 • Last Action 02/11/2026
In financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an online system for verifying motor vehicle insurance coverage in Pennsylvania, requiring the Department of Transportation to create a digital verification platform that allows insurers, law enforcement, and government agencies to quickly confirm a vehicle owner's financial responsibility. The legislation mandates that insurers with 1,000 or more motor vehicle insurance contracts in the state must participate in the system by providing access to their policy information and responding to verification requests within a specified timeframe. The bill updates existing laws to allow electronic proof of insurance, with protections for device owners, and requires insurers to notify the department about policy cancellations or terminations. Police officers will only be allowed to view the minimum necessary information when checking insurance status electronically, and the system includes data security provisions to prevent unauthorized access. Notably, the bill provides liability immunity for insurers who comply in good faith with the new requirements and mandates a report to the General Assembly within two years to assess the system's effectiveness in reducing uninsured vehicles. The implementation will occur in stages, with some provisions taking effect immediately and the full system becoming operational within 18 months, giving insurers and the Department of Transportation time to develop and integrate the new online verification infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Kerry Benninghoff (R)*, Ed Neilson (D), Mike Armanini (R), Joe Ciresi (D), Bob Freeman (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Anita Kulik (D), Tina Pickett (R), Tarah Probst (D), Brenda Pugh (R), Jack Rader (R), Nikki Rivera (D), Brad Roae (R), Brian Smith (R), Michael Stender (R), Gina Curry (D), Aaron Bernstine (R), Joe McAndrew (D), Jill Cooper (R), Perry Warren (D), Jessica Benham (D), Kristin Marcell (R), Joseph Webster (D), Steve Samuelson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 11/17/2025
• Last Action: Act No. 3 of 2026
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KY bill #SB188 • Last Action 02/11/2026
AN ACT relating to railroad safety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a state rail safety inspection program within the Transportation Cabinet, allowing for the hiring of inspectors who will be trained and certified through agreements with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under its State Safety Participation Program, enabling them to inspect various aspects of railroad operations, equipment, and infrastructure, and to issue citations for violations to ensure public safety. Additionally, the bill creates the Railroad Transportation Advisory Board, a seven-member body composed of representatives from railroads, counties, cities, and the Transportation Cabinet, tasked with advising government branches on rail transportation matters, identifying safety improvement initiatives, evaluating technology for risk reduction, and assessing the state's participation in the rail safety inspection program.
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Bill Summary: Create new sections of KRS Chapter 174 to establish a state rail safety inspection program; establish the Railroad Transportation Advisory Board; establish the board's membership and duties.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Robin Webb (R)*, Greg Elkins (R), Gary Clemons (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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MI bill #SB0549 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Insurance: other; data security enforcement; modify. Amends secs. 553, 561 & 563 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.553 et seq.) & adds secs. 564 & 564a.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Michigan Insurance Code's data security provisions, enhancing regulations for insurance licensees regarding cybersecurity events and consumer data protection. The bill revises definitions related to cybersecurity, clarifies notification requirements for data breaches, and provides the state insurance director with expanded investigative and enforcement powers. Key changes include modifying the definition of a "cybersecurity event" to focus more specifically on unauthorized access and potential misuse of information systems, adjusting the circumstances under which licensees must notify consumers about data breaches, and establishing new provisions for how and when notifications must be made. The bill also gives the insurance director authority to examine and investigate licensees for potential violations, with the ability to take enforcement actions if misconduct is suspected. Additionally, the bill introduces potential financial penalties for licensees who fail to comply with the new cybersecurity requirements, with fines that can be levied under existing sections of the insurance code. The overall aim appears to be strengthening data protection and breach notification standards for insurance companies and related entities operating in Michigan.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled"The insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 553, 561, and 563 (MCL 500.553, 500.561, and 500.563), as added by 2018 PA 690, and by adding sections 564 and 564a.
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• Introduced: 09/17/2025
• Added: 09/17/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 9 : Dayna Polehanki (D)*, Mary Cavanagh (D), Rosemary Bayer (D), Stephanie Chang (D), Veronica Klinefelt (D), Sue Shink (D), Jeremy Moss (D), Jeff Irwin (D), Mallory McMorrow (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Order Of Third Reading
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MI bill #SB0495 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Education: safety; emergency operations plan requirements; modify. Amends sec. 1308b of 1976 PA 451 (MCL 380.1308b).
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing requirements for school safety by mandating that school districts, intermediate school districts, and public school academies (which are essentially charter schools) must conduct a review of their emergency operations plans at least every two years, in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. These emergency operations plans, which must be developed with public input and adopted by the school's governing board, need to cover a wide range of potential emergencies including school violence, threats, bomb threats, fires, weather events, intruders, parent and pupil reunification, threats to school events, teacher training on mental health and safety, building security improvements, active violence protocols, continuity of operations, vulnerability assessments, and guidelines for student use of wireless communication devices during emergencies. Schools can also comply by adopting a statewide school safety information policy that meets these requirements. The bill also requires schools to notify the state department of completed plan reviews and adoptions, and the state department will report non-compliant schools to the office of school safety within the department of state police, which will then work with local law enforcement to address the non-compliance. Importantly, all information related to these emergency plans and reviews will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend 1976 PA 451, entitled ?An act to provide a system of public instruction and elementary and secondary schools; to revise, consolidate, and clarify the laws relating to elementary and secondary education; to provide for the organization, regulation, and maintenance of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to prescribe rights, powers, duties, and privileges of schools, school districts, public school academies, intermediate school districts, and other public school entities; to provide for the regulation of school teachers and certain other school employees; to provide for school elections and to prescribe powers and duties with respect thereto; to provide for the levy and collection of taxes; to provide for the borrowing of money and issuance of bonds and other evidences of indebtedness; to establish a fund and provide for expenditures from that fund; to make appropriations for certain purposes; to provide for and prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments, the state board of education, and certain other boards and officials; to provide for licensure of boarding schools; to prescribe penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts,? by amending section 1308b (MCL 380.1308b), as added by 2018 PA 436.
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• Introduced: 08/12/2025
• Added: 08/12/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Dayna Polehanki (D)*, Darrin Camilleri (D), Mallory McMorrow (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Pa 0001'26 With Immediate Effect
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WY bill #HB0135 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Public officials-nondisclosure agreements.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits public officials, defined as any officer, employee, agent, or servant of a government entity (including elected or appointed officials) in Wyoming, from entering into nondisclosure agreements that would prevent them from revealing information about the use of public funds, financial obligations, or impacts on land, infrastructure, water, or power related to public-funded projects, which are any activities using or committing public funds or creating ongoing obligations for the government. The bill also prevents public officials from pursuing public-funded projects if nondisclosure is a condition of discussion or due diligence, and any agreement violating these provisions will be void and unenforceable. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000, and such violations can be grounds for termination or removal from office, with any Wyoming resident having the right to seek legal action to void such agreements. This act applies to agreements made after its effective date and does not affect existing contracts.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to city, county, state and local powers; prohibiting public officials from entering into nondisclosure agreements as specified; providing definitions; specifying penalties; specifying remedies for violations; specifying applicability; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 19 : Clarence Styvar (R)*, Abby Angelos (R), Gary Brown (R), Kevin Campbell (R), McKay Erickson (R), Scott Heiner (R), Chip Neiman (R), Ken Pendergraft (R), Justin Riggins (R), Michael Schmid (R), Daniel Singh (R), Joseph Webb (R), Nina Webber (R), Robert Wharff (R), Larry Hicks (R), Bob Ide (R), Dan Laursen (R), Laura Taliaferro Pearson (R), Tim Salazar (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 36-25-1-0-0
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MI bill #SB0550 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Insurance: automobile; manuals of rules; provide requirements for. Amends secs. 2021, 2106, 2108, 2112, 2458 & 2652 of 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.2021 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code to establish more comprehensive requirements for automobile and home insurance manuals and filing procedures. The bill introduces new mandatory content requirements for insurance manuals, which must now include a detailed table of contents, rating steps, rating rules, minimum and waived premium rules, payment plan options, termination and reinstatement procedures, coverage descriptions, discount and surcharge details, and any other information requested by the department. For automobile insurance, insurers must file their manuals with a mandatory 90-day waiting period before implementation, during which the director can review the filing. The bill also reinforces existing provisions requiring insurers to provide policyholders with clear, detailed information about their rating classifications, premium calculations, and appeal rights. Additionally, the bill updates language related to trade secret protections and removes some procedural constraints, such as eliminating a previous requirement for pre-approval of rate filings. The changes aim to increase transparency in insurance pricing and provide consumers with more accessible information about how their insurance rates are determined, while maintaining protections for proprietary business information.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1956 PA 218, entitled"The insurance code of 1956,"by amending sections 2021, 2106, 2108, 2112, 2458, and 2652 (MCL 500.2021, 500.2106, 500.2108, 500.2112, 500.2458, and 500.2652), sections 2021, 2112, 2458, and 2652 as amended by 2015 PA 141 and sections 2106 and 2108 as amended by 2019 PA 21.
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• Introduced: 09/17/2025
• Added: 09/17/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 9 : Jeremy Moss (D)*, Rosemary Bayer (D), Stephanie Chang (D), Dayna Polehanki (D), Veronica Klinefelt (D), Sue Shink (D), Jeff Irwin (D), Mallory McMorrow (D), Mary Cavanagh (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 09/17/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Order Of Third Reading
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MI bill #SB0781 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Vehicles: fund-raising registration plates; special fund-raising registration plate to support the Upper Peninsula; provide for. Amends 1949 PA 300 (MCL 257.1 - 257.923) by adding secs. 811gg, 811kk & 811ll.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a special fund-raising registration plate to support the Upper Peninsula, with the Secretary of State tasked with developing and issuing the plate, which will feature a winning design chosen by an Upper Peninsula plate commission. Vehicle owners can opt for this special plate instead of a standard one, paying additional fees that include a donation to the Upper Peninsula board, which is a newly created entity responsible for administering grants to support commerce, arts, and history in the Upper Peninsula. The bill also outlines the creation and operation of the Upper Peninsula board, including its appointment process, meeting requirements, and responsibilities for soliciting and awarding grants from a dedicated Upper Peninsula grant fund, which will be financed by the donations collected from the sale of these special plates.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled"Michigan vehicle code,"(MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding sections 811gg, 811kk, and 811ll.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Ed McBroom (R)*, John Damoose (R), Roger Victory (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
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KS bill #HB2764 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Prohibiting amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions through budget provisos, appropriations bills or temporary fiscal measures without following specified review procedures, authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria, reorganizing sections for improved readability and compliance, enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen the administration and fiscal integrity of the state's employment security law. Key provisions include prohibiting amendments, suspensions, or repeals of employment security law provisions through budget measures like provisos or appropriations bills without following specific legislative review procedures, ensuring that changes are made through the standard legislative process. It also authorizes the Secretary of Labor to approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans, provided these plans meet specific criteria such as being employer-funded and complying with federal guidelines, and importantly, ensuring these supplemental benefits do not disqualify employees from receiving state unemployment benefits. The bill also reorganizes existing sections for better readability and compliance, enhances federal conformity by referencing federal laws, updates terminology for modern labor arrangements, clarifies procedures for filing claims and appeals with an emphasis on electronic submissions, and revises the structure and responsibilities of the employment security board of review.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning labor and employment; relating to the employment security law; prohibiting amendments, suspensions or repeals of employment security law provisions through budget provisos, appropriations bills or temporary fiscal measures without following specified review procedures; authorizing the secretary of labor to recognize and approve employer-sponsored supplemental unemployment benefit plans if such plans meet specific criteria, including compliance with federal guidance and being employer- funded; ensuring that supplemental unemployment benefit plans do not disqualify employees from state unemployment benefits; requiring the secretary to maintain a registry of authorized plans and monitor the impact of such plans on the employment security trust fund; updating terminology to reflect modern labor arrangements; reorganizing sections for improved readability and compliance; enhancing federal conformity by incorporating references to federal laws and guidelines; integrating supplemental unemployment benefit plans into the current statutory framework; updating the criteria for determining suitable work and disqualification conditions for unemployment benefits; clarifying procedures for filing claims, determining eligibility and handling appeals and emphasizing electronic submissions and secure online portals for employer responses; specifying timelines for appeals and decisions; updating the structure and responsibilities of the employment security board of review; amending K.S.A. 44-701, 44- 702, 44-704a, 44-704b, 44-710d, 44-710e, 44-710f, 44-710i, 44-711, 44-712, 44-713, 44-713a, 44-714, 44-715, 44-716, 44-716a, 44-718, 44-719, 44-720, 44-721, 44-722, 44-723, 44-724, 44-725, 44-727, 44- 758, 44-759, 44-760, 44-765, 44-766, 44-767, 44-768, 44-769, 44-770, 44-773 and 44-777 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 44-703, 44-704, 44-705, 44- 706, 44-709, 44-709b, 44-710, 44-710a, 44-710b, 44-717, 44-757, 44- 772, 44-774, 44-775 and 79-3234 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 44-706a, 44-761, 44-762, 44-763 and 44-764.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM Room 346-S
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OK bill #SB1616 • Last Action 02/11/2026
School athletic associations; requiring that certain hearings be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that any school athletic association that a public school or school district in Oklahoma joins must adhere to specific transparency requirements, building upon existing laws. Specifically, it mandates that these associations must make their records accessible according to the Oklahoma Open Records Act, and their meetings must be conducted openly and follow the procedures outlined in the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, which governs public access to government proceedings, including notice, agendas, voting, and executive sessions. Crucially, this bill adds a new requirement that all hearings conducted by these athletic associations, such as those for rule violations, eligibility decisions, or hardship waiver requests, must also be subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring these important proceedings are open to the public. The bill also requires annual financial and compliance audits, as well as periodic performance audits, and will take effect on July 1, 2026, with an emergency clause allowing it to be enacted immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school athletic associations; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 27-103, which relates to requirements for school athletic association written policies; adding requirement that certain hearings be subject to certain act; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Avery Frix (R)*, Nicole Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Miller (principal House author)
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PA bill #SB1036 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill consolidates the First Class Township Code into the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, creating two new parts (Part I and Part II) that will replace the existing First Class Township Code. The bill comprehensively reorganizes and updates the legal framework governing townships of the first class in Pennsylvania, covering a wide range of municipal functions and powers. The bill establishes detailed provisions for various aspects of township governance, including: 1. Township classification and creation procedures 2. Powers and duties of township commissioners 3. Election and appointment of township officers 4. Financial management and budgeting 5. Contracting and purchasing 6. Public improvements and assessments 7. Utilities and infrastructure 8. Parks and recreation 9. Public health and safety 10. Zoning and land use 11. Ordinance creation and enforcement The legislation maintains most of the existing legal framework of the First Class Township Code while updating language, consolidating provisions, and making some technical improvements to the statutory structure. It ensures continuity of existing township operations by preserving ongoing activities, contracts, and regulations from the previous code. Key changes include more detailed provisions on topics like civil service, ordinance publication, and administrative procedures. The bill also includes specific sections on new or expanded powers for townships, such as more flexible investment options, enhanced property maintenance regulations, and clearer procedures for various municipal functions. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, with provisions to ensure a smooth transition from the existing First Class Township Code to the new consolidated statutes.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 73 (Townships) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, consolidating the First Class Township Code; and making a repeal.
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• Introduced: 10/03/2025
• Added: 10/03/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Dawn Keefer (R)*, Scott Hutchinson (R), Cris Dush (R), Tim Kearney (D), Patty Kim (D), Wayne Fontana (D), Rosemary Brown (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 12/08/2025
• Last Action: Act No. 7 of 2026
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OH bill #SB236 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Suicide Self-Defense Act, which creates a voluntary do not possess firearms registry managed by the Attorney General. Individuals can choose to register themselves to prohibit their own possession, purchase, or transportation of firearms, potentially as a self-intervention measure for those experiencing mental health challenges or suicide risk. When a person enrolls in the registry, they must turn over any firearms they own within 48 hours to law enforcement, and their eligibility to possess firearms will be updated in the national background check system. The registry includes several key protections: a 30-day waiting period after initial registration, a 21-day waiting period before removal, identity verification, and confidentiality of personal information. Individuals can petition a court for early removal from the registry by demonstrating they are not a danger to themselves or others. The bill also establishes penalties for unauthorized inquiries about registry enrollment, false statements, discrimination against registrants, and transferring firearms to registered individuals. Additionally, the Attorney General is required to conduct a public awareness campaign about the registry, and the state medical board and mental health department are encouraged to inform licensees about its existence.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 149.43, 2923.11, 2923.125, 2923.128, and 2923.20 and to enact sections 2923.133, 2923.22, 2923.221, and 4731.058 of the Revised Code to enact the Suicide Self-Defense Act, relative to the creation of a do not possess firearms registry.
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• Introduced: 07/31/2025
• Added: 08/01/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Hearcel Craig (D)*, Paula Hicks-Hudson (D)*, Bill DeMora (D), Beth Liston (D), Kent Smith (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 07/31/2025
• Last Action: Senate Rules and Reference 1st Hearing, Sponsor (11:30:00 2/11/2026 Senate Chamber)
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KS bill #HB2649 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Establishing the Kansas empowerment savings program, authorizing certain employees to contribute to individual retirement accounts through an automatic payroll deduction and providing powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of the Kansas empowerment savings program board of trustees within the state treasurer's office concerning such program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Empowerment Savings Program Act, creating a board of trustees within the state treasurer's office to oversee a new retirement savings program. This program will allow eligible employees, defined as individuals 18 or older, employed for at least 90 days, and earning taxable wages, to contribute to individual retirement accounts (IRAs) through automatic payroll deductions. Employers, defined as businesses with at least five employees that have been operating for a year and haven't offered a qualified retirement plan in the past two years, will be required to facilitate these deductions. The program aims to promote retirement savings by automatically enrolling employees at a 5% contribution rate, though individuals can opt out or adjust their contribution level. The board will contract with investment managers and administrators, set fees, develop investment options like a life cycle fund, and ensure the program is simple, portable, and cost-effective, with a goal of keeping total annual fees below 1% of program assets for the first three years. The state will not be liable for retirement benefits or investment losses, and employee contributions are not considered state property. The program is set to become effective on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning retirement and pensions; enacting the Kansas empowerment savings program act; establishing the Kansas empowerment savings program board of trustees within the office of the state treasurer; providing powers, duties, functions and responsibilities of such board; authorizing certain eligible employees to contribute to individual retirement accounts through an automatic enrollment payroll deduction; prescribing requirements, limitations and responsibilities for eligible employees and employers; creating the Kansas empowerment savings program fund.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 582-N - CANCELED
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VA bill #HB336 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, penalty, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Fetal and Infant Health Data and Quality Improvement Review Team (referred to as "the Team") to systematically analyze fetal and infant deaths in the Commonwealth. The Team will develop procedures to identify systemic factors, trends, and evidence-based prevention strategies, coordinating with existing child and maternal mortality review teams to avoid duplication. It will also improve data collection on causes of death, recommend programs for awareness and prevention, and assess service systems supporting families. Information and records obtained or created by the Team, as well as discussions of individual fetal and infant deaths during Team meetings, will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, with violations punishable as a Class 3 misdemeanor. The Team is required to compile statistical data every three years for the Governor, General Assembly, and Department of Health, which will be public record and will not identify individuals. Members of the Team and those providing information to it are granted immunity from civil liability for acts or omissions unless they involve gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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Bill Summary: Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team established; penalty; report. Establishes the Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team to develop and implement procedures to ensure that fetal and infant deaths occurring in the Commonwealth are analyzed in a systematic way. The bill requires the Team to compile triennial statistical data regarding fetal and infant deaths and to make such data available to the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Department of Health. The bill provides that information and records obtained or created by the Team and portions of meetings of the Team at which individual fetal and infant deaths are discussed shall be confidential.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Bonita Anthony (D)*, Margaret Franklin (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by Appropriations (HB1398-Franklin, M.A.) (Voice Vote)
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OH bill #SB354 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to create a streamlined process for podiatric physicians (doctors specializing in foot and ankle care) to become licensed in multiple states, thereby improving healthcare access and patient safety. The Compact establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee its administration and sets forth definitions for terms like "expedited license" (a license granted through the Compact process) and "member state" (a state that has adopted the Compact). It outlines eligibility requirements for podiatric physicians seeking an expedited license, including specific educational and examination standards, and defines how a "state of principal license" is determined, usually based on where the physician resides or practices most. The bill details the application and issuance process for expedited licenses, including background checks and the role of member boards in verifying qualifications. It also addresses renewal of licenses, coordinated information systems for tracking licensed podiatric physicians, joint investigations, and disciplinary actions, ensuring that actions taken in one member state can have consequences in others. The Compact creates an Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, composed of representatives from each member state, to manage the Compact's operations, promulgate rules, and enforce its provisions. The bill also covers the financial aspects of the Compact, including how member states will be assessed to fund the Commission's activities, and outlines procedures for dispute resolution, amendment, withdrawal, and dissolution of the Compact. Importantly, the Compact is designed to supplement, not replace, existing state laws governing the practice of podiatric medicine.
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Bill Summary: To enact sections 4731.12 and 4731.121 of the Revised Code to enact the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2026
• Added: 02/12/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristina Roegner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to committee: Health
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OH bill #SB351 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Allow deployed service member to attend public meetings virtually
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows an active duty service member, defined as a member of the U.S. armed forces performing active duty under Title 10 of the United States Code, who is part of a public body in Ohio to attend meetings or hearings virtually via video conference or similar technology, provided they are deployed outside the public body's jurisdiction. This provision is intended to enable service members to continue their public service responsibilities even when deployed, by allowing them to participate remotely in meetings of public bodies, which are defined as governmental entities that conduct public business. The bill amends existing law to create this specific exception, ensuring that deployed service members can still be present and vote in meetings, subject to the public body adopting a policy outlining the specific conditions for such virtual attendance.
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Bill Summary: an active duty service member on deployment, and who is a member of a public body in the state, to attend meetings of the public body virtually.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nathan Manning (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to committee: General Government
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MI bill #HB5197 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Campaign finance: contributions and expenditures; contributions by certain foreign entities; prohibit. Amends secs. 7, 15, 24, 26, 51 & 54 of 1976 PA 388 (MCL 169.207 et seq.) & adds sec. 34a.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Campaign Finance Act to prohibit contributions and expenditures by certain foreign entities in elections. It defines "foreign national" to include individuals who are not U.S. citizens, foreign governments, foreign political parties, and entities organized or primarily doing business in foreign countries. The bill specifically prohibits "ballot question committees" from knowingly receiving, soliciting, or accepting contributions from foreign nationals, and requires these committees to obtain affirmations from donors that they are not foreign nationals and have not received excessive aggregate contributions from foreign nationals. Additionally, it prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions, independent expenditures, or participating in decision-making processes related to ballot questions, and prohibits any individual, candidate, or committee from knowingly soliciting or accepting money from foreign nationals for prohibited purposes or using such money for prohibited expenditures. The bill also adds reporting requirements for independent expenditures related to statewide ballot questions, requiring affirmations that foreign national contributions have not exceeded a certain threshold.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 388, entitled"Michigan campaign finance act,"by amending sections 7, 15, 24, 26, 51, and 54 (MCL 169.207, 169.215, 169.224, 169.226, 169.251, and 169.254), section 7 as amended by 2001 PA 250, section 15 as amended by 2015 PA 269, sections 24, 26, and 51 as amended by 2019 PA 93, and section 54 as amended by 2023 PA 244, and by adding section 34a.
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• Introduced: 10/30/2025
• Added: 10/31/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 2 : Rachelle Smit (R)*, Will Bruck (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Government Operations
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KS bill #SB501 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies related to racial and other biased-based policing using technology and criminalizing violation of racial and other biased-based policing policies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all law enforcement agencies in Kansas to establish and implement detailed written policies to prevent racial or other biased-based policing, which is defined as law enforcement actions based on a person's race, ethnicity, or other protected characteristics rather than on individual behavior or evidence. These policies must include specific definitions of biased policing, annual training for officers on the topic, and provisions for disciplinary action against officers who violate these policies, with a violation leading to a Class A nonperson misdemeanor charge. The bill also mandates that agencies use technology, such as telephonic and electronic equipment, in a way that respects constitutional rights and does not violate their anti-bias policies, and requires agencies to collect and report data on complaints of biased policing annually to the Attorney General's office, making these reports public records.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal procedure; relating to racial or other biased- based policing; requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies related to racial and other biased-based policing using technology; criminalizing violation of racial or other biased-based policing policies; amending K.S.A. 22-4610 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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OK bill #HB4327 • Last Action 02/11/2026
State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires vendors providing services to state agencies to report any subcontracting, which means using a third party to perform work under their contract, to both the agency they are contracted with and the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, detailing the subcontractor's tasks and the percentage of the contract they are fulfilling within ten days of the subcontractor's work completion. Furthermore, the Central Purchasing Division will maintain a public database of all active private vendor contracts with state agencies, including vendor names, total expected costs, purchase order numbers, and descriptions of what the contract is for, with an exemption for information protected by the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which shields certain sensitive information from public disclosure. State agencies using statewide contracts must also provide detailed documentation to the Central Purchasing Division, including statements of work, hourly rates with a maximum cap, line-item expenses, and performance guarantees. Additionally, state agencies are mandated to conduct post-assessments of fulfilled contract services within thirty days of milestones or contract end dates, evaluating whether services were completed on time and within budget, and must report any incomplete contracts, along with their estimated completion times, in their annual budget submissions.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; requiring all vendors providing services to state agencies to report use of subcontracting; directing vendors to report to the Central Purchasing Division; providing required details for report; directing vendors to file within ten days of completion; directing the Central Purchasing Division to maintain public database of private vendor contracts; providing required information for database; providing an exemption for information protected in the Oklahoma Open Records Act; requiring state agencies to report certain information from statewide contracts to the Central Purchasing Division; directing state agencies to perform post-assessment of fulfilled contract services; providing required information to be included in assessment; directing agencies to report incomplete contracts in annual budget submissions and estimated time for completion; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gerrid Kendrix (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules
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MI bill #HB5455 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Health occupations: physicians; interstate medical licensure compact; update. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 16189.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, a legal agreement between states that allows physicians to obtain licenses in multiple participating states through a streamlined process, thereby improving access to healthcare and the portability of medical licenses. The Compact establishes an Interstate Commission to oversee its administration and sets forth definitions for terms like "physician," "member state," and "expedited license," which refers to a full and unrestricted medical license granted through the Compact. It outlines eligibility requirements for physicians, including education, examination, and graduate training, and specifies how a physician designates a "state of principal license" for application purposes. The bill details the application and issuance process for expedited licenses, the fees involved, and the renewal requirements, emphasizing that physicians must maintain an active license in their state of principal licensure. It also establishes a coordinated information system for reporting disciplinary actions and complaints among member states, allows for joint investigations, and outlines procedures for disciplinary actions, including automatic suspension of licenses if a physician's license in their state of principal licensure is revoked or suspended. The Compact creates an Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission responsible for its administration, rulemaking, and enforcement, with provisions for finance, dispute resolution, and procedures for states joining, withdrawing from, or defaulting on the Compact. The bill also includes clauses on the Compact's severability, construction, and its binding effect on member states, ensuring it does not override existing state authority to regulate the practice of medicine.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled"Public health code,"(MCL 333.1101 to 333.25211) by adding section 16189.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 10 : Rylee Linting (R)*, Jamie Thompson (R), Steve Frisbie (R), J.R. Roth (R), Kathy Schmaltz (R), Tom Kunse (R), Kelly Breen (D), Phil Green (R), Bill Schuette (R), Curt VanderWall (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Government Operations
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US bill #S2975 • Last Action 02/11/2026
PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to assure Safety Act of 2025
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Pipeline Integrity, Protection, and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to assure Safety Act of 2025" or the "PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025," aims to strengthen pipeline safety regulations and oversight. Key provisions include reauthorizing funding for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and its programs, modernizing safety standards through measures like risk-based inspections of breakout tanks and improved risk assessment obligations, and streamlining oversight by updating regulatory processes and encouraging integrated inspections between federal and state authorities. The bill also addresses the safety of emerging gases like hydrogen and carbon dioxide, enhances emergency response and transparency by requiring operator financial disclosures and improving public alert systems, and includes other matters such as improving cybersecurity and providing grants for natural gas distribution pipeline infrastructure. Notably, it seeks to clarify definitions, update reporting requirements, and ensure better engagement with tribal governments and the public.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance the safety of pipeline transportation, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 10/07/2025
• Added: 10/07/2025
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Ted Cruz (R)*, Maria Cantwell (D), Todd Young (R), Gary Peters (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 331.
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NE bill #LB384 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Require the county assessor and one voting member of the governing bodies of participating political subdivisions to attend joint public hearings under the Property Tax Request Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Request Act to require that a voting member of the governing body of each participating political subdivision, which includes counties, cities, or school districts, and the county assessor of the county hosting the hearing, must attend joint public hearings when these political subdivisions seek to increase their property tax request by more than the allowable growth percentage. This change modifies existing law by replacing the previous requirement for an "elected official" from each participating political subdivision to attend with the mandate for a "voting member of the governing body" and adds the county assessor as a mandatory attendee. The purpose of these hearings is to discuss each political subdivision's intent to increase property taxes beyond a certain threshold, with specific notice and presentation requirements to inform the public about proposed tax increases and their impact on budgets.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Property Tax Request Act; to amend section 77-1633, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to the individuals attending joint public hearings; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 01/18/2025
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tanya Storer (NP)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor on February 9, 2026
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AZ bill #SB1790 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Personal data collection; business; requirements
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Arizona Consumer Data Protection Act," establishes new regulations for "data brokers," which are defined as businesses that collect, process, or transfer personal data they did not obtain directly from the individual. The bill outlines what constitutes "personal data," including sensitive information like biometric data, genetic data, precise geolocation data, and certain government-issued identifiers, while excluding deidentified data, employee data, and publicly available information. It applies to data brokers that generate a significant portion of their revenue from processing or transferring personal data or that process data from a large number of individuals. Key provisions require data brokers to post a clear notice on their website or mobile application identifying themselves as a data broker and explaining how consumers can exercise their rights. Furthermore, data brokers must register with the Secretary of State, providing details about their data practices, and maintain a comprehensive information security plan with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the personal data they hold. Violations of these requirements can result in civil penalties, and a violation of data protection measures is considered an unfair trade practice.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending title 44, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding chapter 42; relating to commerce.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 4 : Lauren Kuby (D)*, Theresa Hatathlie (D), Brian Garcia (D), Aaron Márquez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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MS bill #SB2611 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; enact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Metro Jackson Water Authority Act, establishes a new public benefit corporation, the Metro Jackson Water Authority, to manage and operate water and wastewater systems in the Metro Jackson area. The Authority will be governed by a thirteen-member Board of Directors, with representation from the cities of Jackson, Byram, and Ridgeland, as well as appointees from the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and state officials. The Act mandates that the Authority negotiate a lease agreement with the City of Jackson for its water and wastewater systems and outlines the powers and duties of the Authority, including its ability to borrow money, issue bonds, enter into contracts, and set rates for services. It also addresses the transition from current interim third-party managership, ensures competitive procurement processes for major purchases, and defines employees of the Authority as public servants. The bill further authorizes public agencies to contract with the Authority and includes provisions for the Authority's tax exemption and its ability to borrow funds for initial capital contributions and start-up costs. Finally, it brings forward and potentially amends several existing sections of Mississippi Code related to municipal utilities, sales taxes, and ad valorem taxes to align with the Act's objectives.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Metro Jackson Water Authority Act; To Define Certain Terms Relating To This Act; To Establish The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Provide For The Composition And Terms Of The Board Of Directors Of The Metro Jackson Water Authority; To Require The Authority To Negotiate With The City Of Jackson To Enter Into An Agreement For The Transfer Of The Water System By Lease To The Authority; To Provide For The Appointment Of A President Of The Authority Within A Certain Time Period; To Provide Powers And Duties Of The Authority; To Require The President Of The Authority To Supervise All Administrative And Technical Activities As Provided In This Act; To Provide That Employees Of The Authority Serve At The Will And Pleasure Of The President; To Require The Authority To Enter Into Contracts For Major Procurements Only After A Competitive And Open Procurement Process; To Require That Monies Received Be Deposited Into Certain Operating Accounts; To Provide That Division Heads, Officers And Employees Of The Authority Are Public Servants; To Authorize Any Public Agency To Enter Into Certain Contracts With The Authority; To Provide Certain Provisions Relating To Public Convenience And Necessity; To Authorize The Authority To Borrow Money And Issue Bonds And Interim Notes; To Authorize The Authority To Provide For The Appointment Of A Trustee To Represent The Registered Owners Of Any Issue Of Bonds In The Enforcement Or Protection Of Their Rights Under Any Such Resolution, Trust Indenture Or Security Instrument; To Provide That The Authority Is Not Required To Pay Any Tax Or Assessment On Any Property Owned By The Authority Or Upon Any Income Therefrom; To Provide That The State, County, Municipalities Or Public Agencies Within The Geographic Boundaries Of The Authority Are Authorized To Advance, At Any Time, Such Funds Which In Their Discretion Are Necessary, Or Borrow Such Funds By Issuance Of Notes, For Initial Capital Contribution, And To Cover Start-up Costs Until Such Times As Sufficient Bonds, Assets And Revenues Have Been Secured To Satisfy The Needs Of The Authority For Its Management, Operation And Formation; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Role Of Municipal Governing Authorities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 21-19-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Collection Of Fees And Charges, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 27-65-241, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Special Sales Taxes For Municipalities, For Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-27-11, 21-27-13, 21-27-15, 21-27-17, 21-27-19, 21-27-21, 21-27-23, 21-27-25, 21-27-27, 21-27-29, 21-27-31, 21-27-33, 21-27-35, 21-27-37, 21-27-39, 21-27-40, 21-27-41, 21-27-43, 21-27-45, 21-27-47, 21-27-49, 21-27-51, 21-27-53, 21-27-55, 21-27-57, 21-27-59, 21-27-61, 21-27-63, 21-27-65, 21-27-67, 21-27-69, 21-27-71, 21-27-73 And 21-27-75, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipally Owned Utilities, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 21-33-45 And 27-39-307, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To Municipal Ad Valorem Taxes, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Walter Michel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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WV bill #HB5427 • Last Action 02/10/2026
To prohibit the malicious publication of personally identifiable information with intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act," aims to criminalize the malicious publication of personally identifiable information (PII), which is any data that can identify an individual, with the intent to harass, intimidate, threaten, stalk, or facilitate harm. The bill defines "doxxing" as knowingly and intentionally sharing someone's PII without their consent to intimidate them, incite harassment by others, or place them or their family in fear of harm. PII includes sensitive details like home addresses, phone numbers, financial information, and even images of private residences. The legislation establishes criminal penalties, ranging from misdemeanors to felonies for repeat offenses or when the victim is a public servant or their family, and also provides civil remedies for victims to seek damages and legal protection. Importantly, the bill includes exclusions for legitimate activities like reporting under freedom of information laws, court proceedings, and good-faith journalism or research, provided these actions are not intended to cause harm. It also mandates government agencies to create procedures for redacting PII from public records when there's a credible safety risk, prioritizing those in sensitive professions.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the "Anti-Doxxing and Privacy Protection Act."
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Bill Ridenour (R)*, Jim Butler (R), Ian Masters (R), Chris Phillips (R), Robbie Martin (R), Joe Funkhouser (R), Laura Kimble (R), Phil Mallow (R), Bryan Ward (R), Buck Jennings (R), Josh Holstein (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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IL bill #HB5168 • Last Action 02/10/2026
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Health Care Violence Prevention Act, aims to enhance safety in healthcare settings by strengthening existing laws and introducing new provisions. It clarifies that healthcare workers cannot be discouraged from reporting workplace violence to law enforcement or the Department of Public Health, and healthcare providers cannot have policies that restrict such reporting. The bill also mandates that workplace violence prevention programs must include specific requirements such as reporting procedures, assessing the need for enhanced security measures like alarms, adequate exits, monitoring systems, barriers, lighting, entry protocols, and systems to identify individuals with a history of violence. Furthermore, it introduces requirements for investigating violent incidents, maintaining records, and reporting these incidents, with penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt workplace violence records kept by healthcare providers from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning workplace safety, provides that a health care worker may not be discouraged from contacting law enforcement or the Department of Public Health regarding workplace violence, and a health care provider may not maintain a policy that limits such contact. Adds additional requirements to the workplace violence prevention program, including reporting requirements and identifying the need for additional security and alarms, adequate exit routes, monitoring systems, barrier protections, lighting, entry procedures, and systems to identify and flag persons who have previously committed violent acts in the health care provider space. Sets forth provisions concerning violent incident investigations, and recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care providers regarding violent incidents. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public disclosure workplace violence records maintained by health care providers as required under a specified provision of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sharon Chung (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB499 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors, enacting the Kansas stopping likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act to create a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses and enacting the Kansas saving human connection act to prohibit deceptive practices and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts three new acts in Kansas: the Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, the Kansas Stopping Likeness Abuse by Nonconsensual Digital Replicas Act, and the Kansas Saving Human Connection Act. The Age-Appropriate Design Code Act requires businesses that offer online services to minors to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use, set privacy settings for minors to the highest level by default, and grants consumers the right to access and control their personal data, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce these provisions. The Stopping Likeness Abuse Act creates a private right of action for individuals whose digital likenesses are replicated and distributed without their consent, aiming to protect against unauthorized deepfakes and similar technologies. The Saving Human Connection Act prohibits deceptive practices and ensures transparency in chatbot interactions, holding chatbot providers liable for injuries caused by their products and establishing a private right of action for violations, with the Attorney General also authorized to enforce this act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning consumer protection; enacting the Kansas age- appropriate design code act; requiring businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use of digital products in minors; mandating privacy settings for minors to be set at the highest level by default; detailing the right of each consumer to access and control such consumer's own personal data; authorizing the attorney general to enforce compliance and adopt necessary rules and regulations; creating a private right of action for violations; enacting the Kansas stopping digital likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act; creating a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses; enacting the Kansas saving human connection act; prohibiting deceptive practices and ensuring transparency in chatbot interactions; imposing liability on chatbot providers for injuries caused by such providers' products; creating a private right of action for violations; granting the attorney general authority to enforce compliance of this act and adopt necessary rules and regulations.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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MD bill #SB333 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which allows licensed podiatrists to practice in multiple participating states through a streamlined process, aiming to improve healthcare access and portability of licenses. The Compact creates an Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee its operations and ensures that patient safety is maintained. For this Compact to become effective, at least four other states must enact substantially similar legislation, and it will take effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Entering into the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; authorizing a podiatrist to practice in a participating state under certain scope of practice rules; establishing the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the Compact and its duties and powers; and providing the Act is contingent on the enactment of substantially similar provisions in four other states.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Kramer (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 )
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IL bill #HB5052 • Last Action 02/10/2026
CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws protecting crime victims and survivors of sexual assault. Beginning January 1, 2028, hospitals and healthcare facilities can use a "TeleSANE" system, which is a telecommunications system allowing a qualified medical provider at a distant location to remotely supervise and guide a medical forensic examination for sexual assault survivors, expanding access to these crucial services. The bill also modifies rules regarding access to law enforcement records for minors, ensuring that identifying information of non-requesting victims is redacted in cases involving multiple victims of sex offenses. Additionally, it establishes a stricter timeline for excluding victims from trial proceedings, requiring a written motion to be filed at least 60 days before trial. Finally, the bill expands eligibility for the Address Confidentiality Program, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking protect their addresses, to include household members of victims and allows for longer certification periods and easier renewal for participants.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act. Provides that beginning January 1, 2028, a treatment hospital, treatment hospital with approved pediatric transfer, or approved pediatric health care facility may submit a sexual assault treatment plan which includes the use of a TeleSANE interactive telecommunications system which allows a qualified medical provider to precept a medical forensic examination while located at a distant site. Amends the Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that in inspection and copying of law enforcement records maintained by law enforcement agencies that relate to a minor who has been investigated, arrested, or taken into custody before the minor's 18th birthday by victims and their attorneys, the information identifying the nonrequesting victims shall be redacted in cases of multiple minor victims or multiple victims of sex offenses. Amends the Rights of Crime Victims and Witnesses Act. Provides that a victim shall not be excluded from any part of the trial unless a written motion to exclude a victim from trial was filed at least 60 days prior to the date set for trial. Makes other structural and technical changes in the Act. Makes other changes. Amends the Address Confidentiality for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking, or Stalking Act. Defines "eligible person" as a person 18 years of age or older who is the victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; the parent or guardian of a minor or disabled adult who is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking; and a household member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, or stalking. Allows household members who are not victims to participate in the program. Provides that a participant whose certification has not been withdrawn or cancelled may reapply to the Address Confidentiality Program to renew certification for an additional 4 years. Changes notice process for certification cancellation. Allows the Attorney General discretion to continue the participation of participants who have a change of legal name and specifies notice in that process. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kelly Cassidy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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FL bill #H0511 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Pub. Rec./Code Inspector Body Cameras
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new public records exemption for body camera recordings made by code inspectors (local government officials who enforce building, zoning, and property maintenance codes) under specific circumstances. The bill defines a body camera as a wearable device recording audio and video during official duties and establishes that recordings taken in private residences, healthcare facilities, or places a reasonable person would consider private are confidential and exempt from public disclosure. The bill allows disclosure of these recordings in limited situations, such as to the person recorded, their personal representative, or pursuant to a court order, which must consider factors like potential harm to reputation, privacy interests, and the necessity of disclosure. Local governments must retain these body camera recordings for at least 90 days and are required to follow specific guidelines when releasing any portions of the recordings. The exemption applies retroactively and is subject to future legislative review, with an automatic repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts the provision. The bill's sponsors argue that this exemption is necessary to protect sensitive personal information and help code inspectors perform their duties more effectively, while still preserving the ability to review the accuracy of code inspection work.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; defining terms; providing an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings recorded by a code inspector under certain circumstances; providing exceptions; requiring a local government to retain body camera recordings for a specified timeframe; providing for retroactive application; providing construction; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; directing the Division of Library and Information Services of the Department of State to adopt a specified retention requirement for certain body camera recordings by a specified date; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/21/2025
• Added: 11/22/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Partington (R)*, Kim Kendall (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 11/21/2025
• Last Action: Added to Second Reading Calendar
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OK bill #HB4489 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Corporation Commission; Open Meeting Act exemptions; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for certain exemptions to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act for the Corporation Commission from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2031, meaning these exemptions will remain in effect for an additional five years. The Oklahoma Open Meeting Act generally requires public bodies to conduct their business in public meetings, but this bill allows Corporation Commissioners to discuss specific administrative, operational, and procedural matters, attend certain events, and participate in legislative proceedings without strictly adhering to the Act's public meeting requirements, provided no official action is taken and certain documentation and notice requirements are met. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Corporation Commission; amending Section 1, Chapter 188, O.S.L. 2024 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 180.13), which relates to Open Meeting Act exemptions; extending exemptions sunset date; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tammy Townley (R)*, Dave Rader (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: House Administrative Rules Hearing (12:30:00 2/10/2026 Room 206)
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OK bill #HB4293 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Controlled dangerous substances; Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act; authorizing certain scientific research and clinical trials related to ibogaine; requiring registration; providing certain immunities; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act, authorizes certain entities in Oklahoma, such as universities or research facilities partnered with universities, to conduct scientific research and clinical trials on ibogaine, a substance derived from the Tabernanthe iboga plant, for the treatment of specific medical conditions in individuals aged 18 and older. These conditions include posttraumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and anxiety, traumatic brain injury, early-stage dementia, palliative and end-of-life care, opioid use disorder, and moderate to severe chronic pain. To conduct this research, eligible entities must register with the State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, paying nonrefundable fees, and subsequently register annually with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control. The bill outlines requirements for the research itself, including studying ibogaine's effectiveness and safety, reviewing existing literature, and examining its cultivation and processing. It also mandates written certifications for clinical trial participants, specifies the duration of registrations, and requires notification of any facility location changes. Importantly, the bill provides immunity from arrest, prosecution, or penalties for researchers and patients who comply with the provisions, and establishes an affirmative defense for individuals possessing ibogaine if they can demonstrate a qualifying medical condition. Researching entities are required to submit a comprehensive report on their findings by December 1, 2029, and all protected health information collected must be kept confidential and exempt from public records laws. The bill also directs relevant state agencies to create rules to implement this program and includes provisions for the future prescription and supervised administration of ibogaine by licensed physicians if it is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for medical treatment.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to controlled dangerous substances; creating the Veterans Mental Health Innovation Act; authorizing certain entities to conduct scientific research and clinical trials related to ibogaine; specifying certain uses for which scientific research or clinical trials are authorized; limiting number of memoranda of agreement that universities or institutions of higher education may enter into; imposing requirements with respect to studies; requiring registration with the State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry; prescribing requirements for registration information; providing for specified nonrefundable fees; requiring additional registration with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Control; stipulating duration of registration; requiring certain notification of change of facility location; requiring written certifications for clinical trial participants; prescribing content of written certifications; providing for expiration of certifications; providing immunity to persons conducting or participating in research or clinical trials; requiring submission of written reports by certain date; providing for confidentiality of certain personal information; requiring specified agencies to maintain confidentiality with respect to information; directing promulgation of rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Pae (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules
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IA bill #SSB3130 • Last Action 02/10/2026
A bill for an act relating to health-related matters, including health-related professions, nutrition, medication, and taxes on certain products, and including effective date and applicability provisions.
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: S.F. _____ H.F. _____ This bill relates to the regulation of health-related matters, including health-related professions, health facilities, nutrition, and taxation. The bill is organized in divisions. DIVISION I —— CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS —— NUTRITION AND METABOLIC HEALTH. The bill requires the board of medicine and the board of physician assistants to adopt rules requiring certain licensees to receive continuing education credits regarding nutritional and metabolic health as a condition of license renewal. DIVISION II —— CERTIFICATE OF NEED. The bill changes the definition of “new institutional health service” or “changed institutional health service”. The bill alters the list of items that are excluded from the provisions of Code chapter 135 (department of health and human services —— public health), subchapter VI (health facilities). The bill strikes a provision restricting the department of health and human services (HHS) from processing applications for an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability, or considering a new or changed institutional health service for an intermediate care facility for persons with an intellectual disability, unless the new or changed beds shall not result in an increase in the total number of medical assistance certified intermediate care facility beds for persons with an intellectual disability in the state, exclusive of those beds at the state resource centers or other state institutions, beyond 1,636 beds. The bill replaces a requirement that HHS hold a public hearing on an application for a certificate of need with a requirement that the department provide a period for the submission of written comments from affected persons. The bill strikes an authorization for the department to call a public hearing on the question of whether to grant an extension for an S.F. _____ H.F. _____ expiring certificate of need. DIVISION III —— SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM —— SUMMER ELECTRONIC BENEFITS TRANSFER FOR CHILDREN PROGRAM. The bill requires HHS to continuously maintain state participation in the federal supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) by administering the program in accordance with guidelines approved by the United States department of agriculture, food and nutrition service, to define “eligible foods” as “healthy foods”, as that term is defined by the department, and to seek any federal approval necessary to ensure that provision of benefits is continuous. The bill requires HHS to ensure that the provision of SNAP benefits to recipients is uninterrupted. The bill also allows HHS to participate in the summer electronic benefits transfer for children program, subject to federal approval of guidelines for eligible foods under the program that are similar to the guidelines for eligible foods under SNAP. DIVISION IV —— IVERMECTIN —— OVER-THE-COUNTER AVAILABILITY. The bill allows a pharmacist, pharmacy, or other person to distribute ivermectin for human consumption as an over-the-counter medicine. A pharmacist, pharmacy, or other person who distributes ivermectin pursuant to the bill shall not be subject to professional discipline or civil or criminal penalties. DIVISION V —— SCHOOL FOODS AND BEVERAGES. The bill prohibits school districts, certain charter schools, and innovation zone schools from serving meals to students as part of the school’s breakfast or lunch program that contain blue dye 1, blue dye 2, green dye 3, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 40, yellow dye 5, or yellow dye 6, unless the foods or beverages in the meal were received as part of a direct delivery from the foods in schools program of the United States department of agriculture. The bill also prohibits schools from permitting the sale to students of any foods or beverages that contain such ingredients on school campus unless the sale takes place S.F. _____ H.F. _____ after the end of the school day. The bill requires nonpublic schools that use moneys appropriated by the general assembly to provide breakfast or lunch to students to ensure that the meals comply with the same prohibition on ingredients as school districts. This division of the bill applies to school years beginning on or after July 1, 2027. DIVISION VI —— PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT. The bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state. DIVISION VII —— CIGARETTE TAXATION. The bill raises the cigarette tax from 6.8 cents per cigarette to 10.05 cents per cigarette. The overall tax on a pack of cigarettes (20 cigarettes) goes from $1.36 to $2.01. The bill also raises the tax on loose tobacco products inserted into a vending machine from which assembled cigarettes are dispensed. The tax is increased from 3.06 cents on each cigarette dispensed from the vending machine to 4.52 cents. By increasing the cigarette tax in the bill, the inventory tax is also assessed on cigarettes remaining in inventories taxed under the previous tax rate that is equal to the difference between the previous tax rate and the new tax rate. Code section 453A.35 specifies that revenues from the tax on cigarettes are deposited into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. S.F. _____ H.F. _____ DIVISION VIII —— TAX ON TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Currently, a tax is imposed on the distributor of all tobacco products (excluding cigarettes, little cigars, and snuff) at a rate of 22 percent of the wholesale sales price under Code section 453A.43(1)(a) and at a rate of 28 percent under Code section 453A.43(1)(b) for a combined rate of 50 percent tax on the wholesale sales price. The bill combines the 22 percent rate and the 28 percent rate and raises the tax on tobacco products from the combined rate of 50 percent to 55 percent of the wholesale sales price. Currently, the tax on cigars is capped at 50 cents per cigar. The bill raises the cap on the tax on cigars to 55 cents to match the percentage increase of the other tax increases within Code section 453A.43(1). The bill changes the tax on snuff to match the tax on other tobacco products within Code section 453A.43(1) by taxing snuff at 55 percent of the wholesale price rather than taxing snuff at a rate of $1.19 per ounce. By increasing the tax on the wholesale sales price of tobacco products in the bill, the inventory tax is assessed on any tobacco products remaining in inventories taxed under the previous tax rate that is equal to the difference between the previous tax rate and the new tax rate. Code section 453A.35 specifies that revenues from the tax on tobacco products are deposited into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. The bill also makes other conforming changes to Code section 453A.43. DIVISION IX —— EXCISE TAX ON VAPOR PRODUCTS. The bill creates an excise tax on vapor products at a rate of 15 percent on the sales price from the retail sale, including a delivery sale, of vapor products to consumers. The excise tax is in addition to any other tax imposed by law. The excise tax shall be collected at the point of sale from the consumer. The bill requires the director of revenue to administer the vapor S.F. _____ H.F. _____ product excise tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state sales and use tax law, except that portion of the law that implements the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. The bill deposits all revenues raised from the vapor products excise tax into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A. The bill requires the department to adopt rules to administer the new excise tax. The bill makes other conforming changes to implement the new tax. DIVISION X —— EXCISE TAX ON CONSUMABLE HEMP PRODUCTS. The bill creates an excise tax on consumable hemp products at a rate of 15 percent on the sales price from the retail sale, including a delivery sale, of consumable hemp products to consumers. The excise tax is in addition to any other tax imposed by law. The bill requires the department to adopt rules to administer the new excise tax. The bill requires the director of revenue to administer the consumable hemp excise tax as nearly as possible in conjunction with the administration of the state sales and use tax law, except that portion of the law that implements the streamlined sales and use tax agreement. The bill deposits all revenues raised from the consumable hemp excise tax into the health care trust fund created in Code section 453A.35A.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Health And Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Warme, Costello, and Trone Garriott.
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HI bill #HB1521 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Relating To Government Contracts.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires contractors hired by government agencies to perform an "agency function," which is defined as any service, program, or activity that an agency is legally authorized or required to do, to keep all records related to their work according to the agency's record-keeping schedule and to provide these records to the agency when requested. Crucially, any records kept by these contractors under this new rule will be considered "government records" under Hawaii's Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA), commonly known as Hawaii's public records law, ensuring they are subject to public access. The bill aims to maintain transparency and accountability when government functions are outsourced to private companies, preventing a loss of public oversight.
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Bill Summary: Requires contractors performing an agency function to retain records related to the performance of that function and provide agencies with access to those records. Deems the records to be government records under the Uniform Information Practices Act. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 15 : David Tarnas (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Andrew Garrett (D)*, Greggor Ilagan (D)*, Kim Iwamoto (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Ikaika Olds (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Gregg Takayama (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and none excused (0).
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NM bill #HB137 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Stocking Of Certain Drugs In Pharmacies
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires retail pharmacies to maintain a sufficient stock of buprenorphine, a medication used to treat opioid use disorder, to meet a calculated daily average dispensing requirement, with additional prescriptions for specific formulations, and establishes separate, slightly less stringent requirements for community-based pharmacies. It also outlines procedures for pharmacies to avoid penalties if they fail to meet stocking requirements by promptly ordering replacements or requesting increased allotments from wholesale drug distributors, and mandates that wholesale drug distributors report any instances where they deny or delay buprenorphine orders from retail pharmacies, or deny requests to increase a pharmacy's buprenorphine allotment. The bill further requires the state's Department of Health to analyze this data and publish a biannual report on buprenorphine access, while also establishing penalties for both pharmacies and wholesale drug distributors that violate these provisions, and includes an appropriation of $1.5 million to increase Medicaid reimbursement rates for buprenorphine prescriptions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO OPIOIDS; REQUIRING RETAIL PHARMACIES TO KEEP STOCKS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF DRUGS THAT TREAT OPIOID USE DISORDER; REQUIRING WHOLESALE DRUG DISTRIBUTORS TO REPORT INSTANCES IN WHICH THE DISTRIBUTORS DO NOT FILL ORDERS FOR BUPRENORPHINE MADE BY RETAIL PHARMACIES; REQUIRING REPORTS; PROVIDING PENALTIES; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Liz Thomson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations & Finance Committee (13:30:00 2/10/2026 Room 307)
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OK bill #HB3320 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Sunsets; removing sunsets from certain agencies, boards, and commissions; repealing the Oklahoma Sunset Act; repealers; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill removes "sunset" provisions, which are clauses that cause agencies, boards, and commissions to automatically expire after a certain date, from numerous state agencies, boards, and commissions, effectively making them permanent. It also repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Act itself, which is the law that governs these sunset provisions. The bill amends existing statutes for agencies like the Oklahoma Abstractors Board, Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, and many others, by deleting references to their scheduled expiration dates. Additionally, it repeals specific statutes related to various boards and commissions, such as the Oklahoma Beef Council and the Construction Industries Board, further solidifying their continued existence. The inclusion of an emergency clause indicates the bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating sunsets; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 22, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2023 (1 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 22), which relates to the Oklahoma Abstractors Board; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Section 604.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2024 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 604.1), which relates to Oklahoma State Athletic Commission; amending Section 1, Chapter 345, O.S.L. 2025 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 461), which relates to the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 640.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 640.1), which relates to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1150.2, as last amended by Section 10, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1150.2), which relates to the Child Death Review Board; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 130.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2023 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 130.1), which relates to the Commission on County Government Personnel Education and Training; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1501, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 61, O.S.L. 2023 (20 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Certified Shorthand Reporters; amending 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1652, which relates to the Council on Judicial Complaints; removing reference to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; amending 27A O.S. 2021, Section 2-2-201, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 69, O.S.L. 2023 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-2-201), which relates to advisory councils; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 759), which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 288.3, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 13, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 288.3), which relates to the Oklahoma Energy Resources Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 15.2, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 33, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 15.2), which relates to the Oklahoma Accountancy Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Licensed Interior Designers of Oklahoma; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 137, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 25, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 137), which relates to the Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 161.4, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 161.4), which relates to the Board of Chiropractic Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 199.2, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 317, O.S.L. 2025, (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 199.2), which relates to the State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 396, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 381, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 396), which relates to the Oklahoma Funeral Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 475.3, as last amended by Section 11, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 475.3), which relates to the State Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 582, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 582), which relates to the Board of Examiners in Optometry; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 698.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 15, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 698.3), which relates to the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, as last amended by Section 121, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1000.2), which relates to the Construction Industries Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1253, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 263, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1253), which relates to the State Board of Licensed Social Workers; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1354, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 265, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1354), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1455, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 87, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1455), which relates to the Polygraph Examiners Board; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1607, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 26, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1607), which relates to the Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1873, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 266, O.S.L. 2025 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1873), which relates to the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 2053, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 76, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2053), which relates to the State Board of Examiners of Perfusionists; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 6001, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 89, O.S.L. 2023 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6001), which relates to the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1923, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-1923), which relates to the Long-Term Care Facility Advisory Council; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 91, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 91), which relates to the State Anatomical Board; amending 67 O.S. 2021, Section 305, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 217, O.S.L. 2025 (67 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 305), which relates to the Archives and Records Commission; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3- 173, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-173), which relates to the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 296, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 23-105), which relates to the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 83.1), which relates to the Capitol- Medical Center Improvement and Zoning Commission; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 245, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 92, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 245), which relates to the Oklahoma Climatological Survey; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7005), which relates to the Oversight Committee for State Employee Charitable Contributions; removing sunset dates; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-34, which relates to the Oklahoma Beef Council; repealing 2 O.S. 2021, Section 18-181, which relates to the Sheep and Wool Utilization, Research and Market Development Commission; repealing 10 O.S. 2021, Section 1430.4, which relates to the Group Homes for Persons with Developmental or Physical Disabilities Advisory Board; repealing 11 O.S. 2021, Section 51-104, which relates to the Public Employees Relations Board; repealing 47 O.S. 2021, Section 759, which relates to the Board of Tests for Alcohol and Drug Influence; repealing 52 O.S. 2021, Section 420.22, which relates to the Oklahoma Liquefied Petroleum Gas Research, Marketing and Safety Commission; repealing 53 O.S. 2021, Section 231, which relates to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Board; repealing 56 O.S. 2021, Section 162.1b, which relates to Department of Human Services Citizens Advisory Panels; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 521.1, which relates to the Reentry Policy Council; repealing 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549.2, which relates to the Oklahoma Prison Industry Marketing Development Advisory Task Force; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 46.4, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 147, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 46.4), which relates to the Board of Governors of the Licensed Architects, Landscape Architects and Registered Commercial Interior Designers of Oklahoma; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 481, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 227, O.S.L. 2024 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 481), which relates to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1000.2, which relates to the Construction Industries Board; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.56, which relates to the Special Agency Account Board; repealing 63 O.S. 2021, Section 330.52, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.52), which relates to the State Board of Examiners for Long-Term Care Administrators; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-129.1, which relates to the Minority Teacher Recruitment Advisory Committee; repealing 72 O.S. 2021, Section 241, which relates to the State Accrediting Agency; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 18p-2, which relates to the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Advisory Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.40, which relates to the Science and Technology Council; repealing 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3901, 3902, 3903, 3904, 3905, 3906, 3907, 3908, 3909, 3911, 3913, 3914, 3915, 3916, 3917, 3918, 3920, and 3921, which relate to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Mike Osburn (R)*, Kristen Thompson (R)*, Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Tammy West (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative(s) Kendrix, CrosswhiteHader, West (Tammy)
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IL bill #HB5035 • Last Action 02/10/2026
RACING BD/GAMING BD EMPLOYEES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Illinois laws concerning employees of the Illinois Racing Board and the Illinois Gaming Board by removing a restriction that prevented individuals from being hired if they had been employed by or received compensation from a business that had dealings with the respective boards or their licensees within the preceding year. Specifically, it amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975 to remove this one-year employment restriction for Illinois Racing Board employees and amends the Illinois Gambling Act to remove the same restriction for Illinois Gaming Board employees, thereby easing the hiring requirements for these regulatory bodies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Racing Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Gambling Act. Amends the Illinois Gambling Act. Removes language providing that no employee of the Illinois Gaming Board, within a period of one year immediately preceding employment, shall have been employed or received compensation or fees for services from a person or entity, or its parent or affiliate, that has engaged in business with the Board, a licensee, or a licensee under the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Bob Rita (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5373 • Last Action 02/10/2026
CHILD CARE-TERMINOLOGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Illinois statutes to standardize the terminology used for child care services, replacing "day care," "daycare," and "day-care" with "child care" across different acts. It specifically modifies the Child Care Act of 1969, updating definitions for "day care center," "part day child care facility," and "day care agency," and also revises provisions related to prohibitions on unlicensed practice, criminal background investigations, and advertisements. Additionally, the bill repeals exemptions from licensure for certain military-affiliated and foreign children's care facilities. These changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Amends various Acts by replacing the terms "day care", "daycare", and "day-care", in relation to the care of a child, with the term "child care". Amends the Child Care Act of 1969. Makes changes in provisions concerning the definitions of "day care center", "part day child care facility", and "day care agency"; the prohibition of unlicensed practice; criminal background investigations; and advertisements. Repeals provisions concerning an exemption from licensure for day care homes and group day care homes serving children of military personnel and a child from a foreign state or country. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Joyce Mason (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5145 • Last Action 02/10/2026
FOIA-LAW ENFORCEMENT RECORDS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to clarify that it does not intend to bypass court processes for determining the public availability of law enforcement records such as arrest and booking details, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, 9-1-1 audio, and crime scene photos, unless these records are relevant to a requester's current or potential case or claim. It also increases the maximum fee for black and white copies from 15 to 25 cents per page, modifies fees for searching, retrieving, and reviewing records for commercial requests, and exempts certain law enforcement records from disclosure unless they are relevant to a requester's case or claim.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Specifies that the Act is not intended to circumvent the process used by the courts to address whether arrest and booking records, mug shots, body-worn camera footage, in-car camera footage, 9-1-1 audio files, crime scene photographs, or other similar law enforcement records are to be made publicly available, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester. Increases the cap on the fee that may be imposed for black and white copies from 15 cents per page to 25 cents per page. Makes changes to the fees public bodies may charge for time spent by personnel in searching for and retrieving a requested record or examining the record for necessary redactions. Exempts from disclosure under the Act specified law enforcement records, except when those records may be relevant to a current or potential case or claim by the requester.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Suzanne Ness (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5231 • Last Action 02/10/2026
VEH CD-ALPR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for the use of Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement agencies in Illinois. The Chief Procurement Office for General Services will approve ALPR systems, and law enforcement agencies can contract with vendors for their installation and use. ALPRs can only be used for specific purposes: criminal investigations with reasonable suspicion of a crime, active investigations involving missing or endangered persons or human trafficking, or to receive notifications about missing persons, outstanding warrants, human trafficking, or stolen vehicles/plates. Data collected by ALPRs will be purged after 21 days, and audit trail data (records of system access and queries) will be purged after two years, with exceptions for ongoing investigations. The bill also outlines requirements for data disclosure, record-keeping, and public awareness campaigns. It specifies that an ALPR notification alone does not constitute reasonable suspicion to stop a vehicle, and misuse of the system or its data is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill also makes a conforming change to the Freedom of Information Act, exempting ALPR system data and audit trail data from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides that the Chief Procurement Office for General Services shall determine the automatic license plate readers and ALPR systems for use in the State. Allows a law enforcement agency to enter into a contract with a vendor for the installation, use, or maintenance of ALPR systems approved by the Chief Procurement Office. Provides that a law enforcement agency may use ALPR systems only: (1) as part of a criminal investigation into an alleged violation of State law or any ordinance of any county, city, or town where there is a reasonable suspicion that a crime was committed; (2) as part of an active investigation related to a missing or endangered person, including whether to issue an alert for the person, or a person associated with human trafficking; or (3) to receive notifications related to a missing or endangered person, a person with an outstanding warrant, a person associated with human trafficking, a stolen vehicle, or a stolen license plate. Provides that system data shall be purged after 21 days of the date of its capture and audit trail data shall be purged after 2 years of the date of its capture. Sets forth provisions on the disclosure of system of data and audit trail data. Requires a law enforcement agency that uses ALPR systems to maintain records sufficient to facilitate public reporting, the production of an audit trail, and discovery in criminal and civil proceedings, appeals, and post-conviction proceedings. Sets forth policies for law enforcement agencies to establish in the use of ALPR systems. Requires a law enforcement agency to report on its use of the ALPR systems to the Illinois State Police, the Governor, the General Assembly, and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority. Provides that a notification by ALPR systems does not, by itself, constitute reasonable suspicion as grounds for a law enforcement agency to stop a vehicle. Provides that any person who willfully and intentionally queries, accesses, or uses ALPR systems for a specified purpose, or who willfully and intentionally sells, shares, or disseminates system data or audit trail data, is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. Requires a law enforcement agency to take measures to promote public awareness on the use of ALPR systems. Makes other changes. Makes a conforming change in the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jaime Andrade (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5204 • Last Action 02/10/2026
EARLY LEARNING COUNCIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois's early learning and childcare systems, primarily by amending the Illinois Early Learning Council Act and the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. The Illinois Early Learning Council's purpose is broadened to advise on statewide programs and services for children from prenatal through age five, aiming to make Illinois the best state for raising young children by establishing a high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive early learning system. The Secretary of Early Childhood or their designee will now serve as a co-chairperson of the Council, and the Governor will appoint parents and caregivers of children five and under to the Council. The Department of Early Childhood will provide staffing and administrative support to the Council, and new provisions address conflicts of interest for Council members, requiring them to avoid matters that could provide a direct financial benefit or appear to be a conflict of interest. Additionally, the bill shifts appointment authority for certain members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act to the Department of Early Childhood, ensuring greater departmental involvement in guiding the Consortium's operations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Early Learning Council Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning the purpose of the Illinois Early Learning Council. Provides that the Secretary of Early Childhood or the Secretary's designee shall serve as co-chairperson of the Council. Provides that the governor shall appoint to the Council parents and caregivers of children 5 years of age or under. Provides that the Department of Early Childhood shall provide staffing and administrative support to the Council. Sets forth provisions concerning conflicts of interest. Amends the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity Act. Provides that specified members of the advisory committee to the Early Childhood Access Consortium shall be appointed by the Department of Early Childhood.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Joyce Mason (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5276 • Last Action 02/10/2026
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER-SAFETY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act by adding law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official," meaning that these officers will now be covered by the protections afforded to public officials under this Act, which generally relates to safeguarding their personal information and privacy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Official Safety and Privacy Act. Adds law enforcement officers to the definition of "public official".
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5261 • Last Action 02/10/2026
CRIM CD&CD CORR-FELONY MURDER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill fundamentally alters the legal definition and punishment for felony murder in Illinois by removing it as a basis for first-degree murder and establishing it as a distinct felony offense. Previously, a death occurring during the commission of certain dangerous felonies (forcible felonies) could lead to a first-degree murder charge for those involved, even if they didn't directly cause the death. This bill creates a new crime, "felony murder," which occurs when someone, alone or with others, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony (excluding second-degree murder) and, in the process or during flight, causes a death to someone other than a participant. The sentencing for this new felony murder offense will be a determinate sentence of 8 to 40 years, with an extended term of 16 to 80 years, and it also introduces specific provisions for probation periods for minors convicted of felony murder. Conforming changes are made across various criminal and correctional codes to reflect this new classification and sentencing structure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Criminal Code of 2012 and the Unified Code of Corrections. Eliminates felony murder as an element of first degree murder. Creates felony murder as a separate class of felony. Provides that a person commits felony murder when he or she, acting alone or with one or more participants, commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony, other than second degree murder, and in the course of or in furtherance of that crime or flight from that crime, he or she or another participant causes the death of a person, other than one of the participants. Provides that the sentence of imprisonment for felony murder shall be a determinate sentence of not less than 8 years and not more than 40 year, subject to the parole review provisions for persons who committed the offense when under 21 years of age. Provides that an extended term sentence for felony murder shall be not less than 16 years and not more than 80 years. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3157 • Last Action 02/10/2026
LUBRICANT RESPONSIBILITY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Act, establishes a system for managing used automotive fluids and their packaging, referred to as "covered products," by making the producers of these products responsible for their end-of-life management. Producers, defined as those who manufacture, brand, or import these products into Illinois, must register with a designated "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which is a non-profit organization responsible for developing and implementing a plan for the collection, transportation, and safe disposal or recycling of covered products. Producers who fail to register or whose products are not covered by an approved plan will be prohibited from selling their products in Illinois. The PRO will be funded by participant producers and will be responsible for establishing a convenient statewide collection system, educating consumers, and reimbursing lubricant service providers for their collection and management costs. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Agency) will oversee the process, approving PRO plans, collecting fees from PROs to cover its administrative costs, and establishing a dedicated fund called the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund to manage these finances. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, requirements for record-keeping and audits, and provides for judicial review of administrative decisions, while also offering some protection against antitrust claims for actions taken in compliance with the Act.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Act. Requires a producer of covered products to register with a producer responsibility organization and notify the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Prohibits an unregistered producer from selling, offering for sale, importing, or distributing a covered product in the State. Sets forth various requirements for a producer responsibility organization and a producer responsibility plan. Lists duties of a lubricant service provider and requires the Agency to provide certain information to a producer responsibility organization. Lists financial duties of the producer responsibility organization and the Agency. Requires participant producers, through the producer responsibility organization, to pay certain costs. Creates the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund in the State treasury. Requires the producer responsibility organization to reimburse certain lubricant service providers for specified costs. Sets forth requirements for records, audits, and reports related to the producer responsibility organization. Prohibits a retailer, dealer, producer, or distributor from selling, distributing, offering for sale, or importing a covered product in or into the State unless certain requirements are met. Sets forth penalties for violations of the Act. Requires deposit of penalties into the Lubricant and Related Product Producer Responsibility Fund. Provides for judicial review of administrative decisions and for enforcement of judgments. Limits liability for anticompetitive conduct. Sets timelines for implementation of various parts of the Act. Allows the Agency to adopt rules that are necessary to implement and administer the Act. Defines terms. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Linda Holmes (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Environment and Conservation
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IL bill #HB5297 • Last Action 02/10/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-INCOME
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to allow individuals applying for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption to deduct certain medical expenses from their household income when determining eligibility. Specifically, if an applicant or a member of their household incurs "qualified medical expenses" (defined as expenses covered under Section 223 of the Internal Revenue Code) and withdraws money from a tax-deferred account, such as a retirement or health savings account, to pay for these expenses, they can apply to have these withdrawn amounts subtracted from their household income for the purpose of qualifying for the exemption. This change, effective for taxable year 2027 and beyond, aims to provide relief to seniors who may need to access these funds for medical needs.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if an applicant or a member of the applicant's household incurs qualified medical expenses in the taxable year and withdraws moneys from a tax-deferred account to pay those qualified medical expenses, then the applicant may apply to the chief county assessment officer to deduct those amounts from the applicant's household income for the purpose of determining the applicant's eligibility for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nabeela Syed (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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VA bill #SB195 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in Virginia, excluding the state lottery. It outlines eligibility requirements for the Commission's Commissioner and Board members, details their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including updating references to the Virginia Racing Commission and related statutes to reflect the new regulatory structure, and clarifies provisions related to various forms of gaming, such as charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and horse racing, by creating a new Title 29.5 in the Code of Virginia to consolidate these regulations.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2026
• Added: 01/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lashrecse Aird (D)*, Bryce Reeves (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195)
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KS bill #HB2772 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Enacting the Kansas age-appropriate design code act to require businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors; enacting the Kansas stopping likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act to create a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses; enacting the Kansas saving human connection act to prohibit deceptive practices and ensure transparency in chatbot interactions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts three new acts in Kansas: the Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, which requires businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use in minors by setting the highest privacy settings by default for minors and giving consumers control over their data; the Kansas Stopping Likeness Abuse by Nonconsensual Digital Replicas Act, which creates a legal right for individuals to sue if their digital likeness is replicated and distributed without their consent; and the Kansas Saving Human Connection Act, which prohibits deceptive practices and ensures transparency in chatbot interactions, holding chatbot providers liable for injuries caused by their products and requiring clear disclosure when users are interacting with a chatbot instead of a human.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning consumer protection; enacting the Kansas age- appropriate design code act; requiring businesses to assess and mitigate risks of compulsive use of digital products in minors; mandating privacy settings for minors to be set at the highest level by default; detailing the right of each consumer to access and control such consumer's own personal data; authorizing the attorney general to enforce compliance and adopt necessary rules and regulations; creating a private right of action for violations; enacting the Kansas stopping digital likeness abuse by nonconsensual digital replicas act; creating a private right of action for the unauthorized digital replication and distribution of individuals' digital likenesses; enacting the Kansas saving human connection act; prohibiting deceptive practices and ensuring transparency in chatbot interactions; imposing liability on chatbot providers for injuries caused by such providers' products; creating a private right of action for violations; granting the attorney general authority to enforce compliance of this act and adopt necessary rules and regulations.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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MD bill #HB9 • Last Action 02/10/2026
3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and Oversight Board - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a 3-1-1 Nonemergency Community Information and Referral Systems program and an oversight board in Maryland to expand the use of 3-1-1 systems, which are telephone services or other technologies used to access local government services for nonemergency issues. The Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board, composed of legislative members, gubernatorial appointees with expertise in artificial intelligence and geographic information systems, and representatives from various state agencies and local government organizations, will oversee the program. The program aims to evaluate and expand 3-1-1 systems, including the implementation of chatbots and voicebots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to simulate human conversation and respond to inquiries using curated, agency-approved information. These AI systems will be required to offer multilingual support, integrate with geographic information systems for accurate routing, and have clear protocols for escalating complex requests to live agents. The bill mandates that the Board designate counties to participate in the program, review vendor applications for technology platforms, ensure 3-1-1 systems align with best practices, and develop statewide data standards. The Board is also tasked with submitting reports on the program's progress, including user satisfaction, cost savings, and recommendations for improvement, and developing a plan to expand the program statewide by July 1, 2028. The bill also defines "artificial intelligence" as a machine-based system capable of making predictions, recommendations, or decisions, and "chatbot" and "voicebot" as AI-powered computer programs designed to simulate human conversation via text or voice for accessing government services.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board in the Maryland Information Network to oversee the expansion of 3-1-1 systems in Maryland; establishing the 3-1-1 Program to use certain artificial intelligence to answer certain questions and route certain calls in certain counties; and requiring the expansion of the 3-1-1 Program to all of the counties in Maryland after a certain time period.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lesley Lopez (D)*, Ken Kerr (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/11/2026
• Last Action: House Government, Labor, and Elections Hearing (13:00:00 2/10/2026 )
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NY bill #S01418 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Provides for the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in FOIL proceedings if the person is successful and in open meeting proceedings to the successful petitioner and against the public body.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two sections of New York's Public Officers Law to modify how attorneys' fees are awarded in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) and open meeting proceedings. Under the new provisions, courts will be required (rather than having discretion) to award reasonable attorneys' fees to a successful petitioner in FOIL cases when an agency either fails to respond to a request within the statutory time or has no reasonable basis for denying access to records. The bill defines "reasonable basis" for denying access as either reasonably relying on a published appellate court opinion with substantially similar facts or a published opinion from the Committee on Open Government. Similarly, in open meeting proceedings, courts must now award costs and reasonable attorneys' fees to the successful petitioner against the public body, removing previous language that allowed judicial discretion in such awards. These changes aim to incentivize government transparency and provide clearer pathways for individuals seeking access to public records or challenging potential violations of open meeting laws by making it easier to recover legal expenses when they prevail in court.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to the award of reasonable attorneys' fees in certain proceedings
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 01/10/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : John Liu (D)*, Jabari Brisport (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Andrew Gounardes (D), Robert Jackson (D), Liz Krueger (D), James Skoufis (D), Lea Webb (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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CA bill #SB25 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Antitrust: premerger notification.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the California Uniform Antitrust Premerger Notification Act, requires companies that are already obligated to file premerger notification under the federal Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 (a federal law requiring notification before certain mergers or acquisitions) to also file a copy of that federal form with the California Attorney General if their principal place of business is in California or if a significant portion of their business in California is involved in the transaction. The bill also mandates the submission of additional documents required by federal law, establishes that this information will be kept confidential by the Attorney General, similar to federal law, and allows for civil penalties for non-compliance, with these provisions only applying to notifications filed on or after January 1, 2027, and includes legislative findings that this confidentiality is necessary to protect sensitive business information and prevent harm.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 2.1 (commencing with Section 16780) to Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2024
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Umberg (D)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 3, Statutes of 2026.
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IL bill #HB5138 • Last Action 02/10/2026
HOUSING INSURANCE REPORT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Illinois Director of Insurance to investigate insurance companies to ensure they are not setting excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory rates for affordable housing developments, which are defined as residential buildings with units required to be affordable by law or agreement. The Director will examine if different rates are applied without reflecting actual differences in expected losses and expenses, and specifically check if owners of affordable housing developments are charged unfairly compared to similar market-rate housing. Furthermore, the bill mandates that by October 1st each year, the Director must submit a report to the Governor and General Assembly, which will be publicly posted, detailing aggregated statistics on the housing insurance market for the previous calendar year, including premium levels, coverage availability, deductibles, exclusions, claims data, and risk mitigation efforts for multifamily residential buildings, particularly those owned by nonprofit or mission-driven entities. This report will analyze market stress and will exclude trade secrets or sensitive commercial information, with the Department of Insurance consulting with excess line and Illinois property insurance underwriting associations to ensure data is collected without identifying individual policyholders. The Department is also granted authority to create rules, align data standards with national and other state insurance regulators, minimize the impact on small insurers, and ensure data accuracy.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Insurance Code. Requires the Director of Insurance to examine and investigate the affairs of any company to determine whether the company has been or is engaged in any rate setting that is excessive, inadequate, or unfairly discriminatory regarding affordable housing developments. Requires the Director to submit a report concerning aggregated housing insurance market statistics for the prior calendar year on or before October 1 of each year to the Governor and the General Assembly that shall be posted on the publicly accessible websites of both the Governor and the General Assembly. Provides that submissions that constitute trade secrets or sensitive commercial information are confidential under the Freedom of Information Act. Requires the Department of Insurance to consult with excess line and Illinois property insurance underwriting associations regarding reporting formats that capture excess-line placements and assigned-risk activity without identifying individual insureds. Grants the Department authority to adopt rules or circular letters, harmonize data standards with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and other states, limit the burden on small insurers, and ensure data quality. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Olickal (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5332 • Last Action 02/10/2026
PUBLIC SAFETY-BENEFITS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act (PSEBA) to clarify eligibility for benefits for surviving spouses and to redefine when certain benefits are triggered. Specifically, it mandates that health coverage and educational benefits are only provided if a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or correctional officer is killed in the line of duty, as defined by the Illinois Line of Duty Compensation Act, rather than under broader circumstances previously outlined. Additionally, a significant change is that a surviving spouse will no longer be required to provide a notarized affidavit or other notarized proof that they have not remarried to receive benefits guaranteed under the Act. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Safety Employee Benefits Act. Provides that required health coverage benefits and education benefits are contingent on the law enforcement officer being killed in the line of duty. Provides that a surviving spouse shall not be required to submit a notarized affidavit or other notarized documentation attesting that the surviving spouse has not been remarried as a condition of eligibility for any benefit, payment, or right guaranteed under the Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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MA bill #H1247 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Relative to preventing fraud and establishing regulations on certain virtual currencies
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for virtual currency kiosks in Massachusetts, focusing on preventing fraud and protecting consumers. The legislation requires virtual currency kiosk operators to be licensed as money transmitters, register their kiosks with state authorities, and provide detailed disclosures to customers about the risks of virtual currency transactions. Operators must use blockchain analytics software to prevent transactions to fraudulent wallet addresses, maintain a written anti-fraud policy, and designate a full-time compliance officer. The bill limits daily transactions to $1,000 per customer and caps transaction fees at either $5 or 3% of the transaction value. Additionally, kiosks must provide live customer service and issue refunds to new and existing customers who have been fraudulently induced to make transactions. The bill also establishes a special commission to investigate blockchain technology's potential uses in government and business, examining its feasibility, risks, and benefits across various sectors. Furthermore, it mandates that the state treasurer develop educational resources about virtual currencies, with specific materials tailored for older adults to help them understand and protect themselves from potential scams.
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Bill Summary: Relative to regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 2 : Kate Lipper-Garabedian (D)*, Tom Stanley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
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NM bill #HB50 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, which establishes a framework for social workers to practice across state lines. It defines key terms like "active military member," "adverse action" (any disciplinary action against a social worker's license), "compact commission" (a joint agency of member states), and "home state" (where a social worker is domiciled). The compact allows for a "multistate license," enabling a social worker licensed in one member state to practice in other member states without needing separate licenses in each. To be eligible for a multistate license, social workers must meet specific educational and examination requirements, pass state and federal criminal history background checks, and maintain an unencumbered license in their home state. The bill also outlines the responsibilities of member states in participating in the compact, including sharing information about licensees and adhering to the compact commission's rules. The compact commission will be responsible for developing and maintaining a data system for licensees, establishing rules, and resolving disputes between member states. Additionally, the bill amends existing New Mexico law to clarify the scope of social work practice and to require state and federal criminal history background checks for licensure applicants.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS; ENACTING THE SOCIAL WORK LICENSURE INTERSTATE COMPACT; AMENDING THE SCOPE OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE; AMENDING THE SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE ACT TO PROVIDE FOR STATE AND FEDERAL CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Pamelya Herndon (D)*, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D), Linda Trujillo (D), Pat Roybal Caballero (D), Sarah Silva (D), Gail Armstrong (R), Cynthia Borrego (D), Nicole Chavez (R), Catherine Cullen (R), Natalie Figueroa (D), Carrie Hamblen (D), Joshua Hernandez (R), Wonda Johnson (D), Jenifer Jones (R), Elaine Sena Cortez (R), Bill Soules (D), Luis Terrazas (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 6 - Feb. 9
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KS bill #HB2385 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Authorizing cities and counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question and to levy such tax if approved by the electors of a city or county, requiring resubmission of the question, if approved, to the electors every 10 years, allowing certain credits and exemptions against the tax, providing for deductions by public and private employers of the tax from employee earnings and providing that revenue from any such tax be pledged for certain purposes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes cities and counties in Kansas to propose and potentially levy an earnings tax specifically on nonresident workers, subject to voter approval. The tax would be limited to a maximum of 1% per year and could only be imposed after a public election where a majority of voters support it. If approved, the earnings tax would be dedicated to specific purposes: for cities, at least 50% of the revenue would go toward infrastructure and reduce property tax requirements, while for counties, at least 50% would support general county purposes and property tax reduction. The bill requires that the tax be resubmitted to voters for renewal every 10 years and includes provisions for tax credits (such as allowing credits for taxes paid in other jurisdictions), exemptions for certain taxpayers, and mechanisms for employers to collect and remit the tax. Employers would be allowed to retain a small percentage of collected taxes as compensation for administrative costs. The bill also mandates confidentiality of employee lists used for tax collection purposes and includes safeguards such as allowing exemptions for certain individuals and providing a credit system to prevent double taxation. Importantly, the tax would only apply to nonresidents working within the city or county, not to residents of the taxing jurisdiction.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning taxation; relating to income tax; authorizing cities and counties to propose an earnings tax for ballot question and to levy such tax upon nonresidents of the city or county if approved by the electors of a city or county; requiring resubmission of the question, if approved, to the electors every 10 years thereafter; allowing certain credits and exemptions against such tax; providing for the deduction by public and private employers of such tax from employee earnings; providing for revenue to be pledged for certain purposes; amending K.S.A. 12-140 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 19-101a and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/14/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Taxation
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/14/2025
• Last Action: House Hearing: Monday, February 9, 2026, 3:30 PM Room 346-S
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WA bill #HB1420 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for future extended producer responsibility (EPR) programs for textiles and apparel in Washington state, aiming to improve textile management by emphasizing repair and reuse, and minimizing environmental and health impacts. It mandates that producers of "covered products" (apparel and textile articles introduced into the state, excluding secondhand items) must join a registered "textile and apparel coordinating organization" (TACO) by June 1, 2027. These TACOs, which can be non-profits or individual producers, are responsible for conducting a statewide "needs assessment" by March 1, 2028, to determine the steps and investments required for a future EPR program. This assessment must consider various aspects, including collection systems, repair and reuse infrastructure, market development, consumer education, and the reduction of hazardous chemicals. The bill also outlines responsibilities for the Department of Ecology in overseeing TACO registration and fee collection, establishes penalties for non-compliance, and creates an advisory council to guide the implementation process. Importantly, sections 1 through 13 of this act are set to expire on July 1, 2030, indicating that this legislation serves as a preparatory phase for a more comprehensive EPR program to be potentially enacted by a future legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to establishing producer responsibility for 2 textiles; reenacting and amending RCW 43.21B.110 and 43.21B.300; 3 adding a new chapter to Title 70A RCW; prescribing penalties; and 4 providing an expiration date. 5
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• Introduced: 01/17/2025
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Kristine Reeves (D)*, Liz Berry (D), Sharlett Mena (D), Strom Peterson (D), Alex Ramel (D), Beth Doglio (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Timm Ormsby (D), Natasha Hill (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Appropriations Executive Session (10:30:00 2/9/2026 House Committee on Appropriations)
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NM bill #SB164 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Transfer Ambulance Standards To Doh
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibility for administering and enforcing ambulance standards from the Department of Transportation to the Department of Health, establishing a new Ambulance Certification Program within the Department of Health. This program will oversee the certification of ambulance services, including setting standards, requirements, tariffs (which are schedules of rates and terms of service), and service territories. The Department of Health will now handle applications, issue certificates, manage objections and public hearings, and have access to certified ambulance service records for enforcement purposes. The bill also renumbers and updates various sections of existing law to reflect this transfer, including definitions and duties related to ambulance services, and makes an appropriation of $100,000 to the Department of Health to implement these changes, with the transfer of responsibilities and the new regulations taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES; TRANSFERRING FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADMINISTERING AND ENFORCING THE AMBULANCE STANDARDS ACT, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING STANDARDS, REQUIREMENTS, TARIFFS, TERMS OF SERVICE AND SERVICE TERRITORIES, PROMULGATING RULES, ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS AND ISSUING CERTIFICATES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; CREATING THE AMBULANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR OBJECTIONS, PROTESTS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS; PROVIDING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH ACCESS TO CERTIFIED AMBULANCE SERVICE RECORDS AND THE POWERS OF ENFORCEMENT AND SUBPOENA; TRANSFERRING PERSONNEL, FUNCTIONS, MONEY, APPROPRIATIONS, OTHER PROPERTY AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS; RECOMPILING THE AMBULANCE STANDARDS ACT AND CHANGING REFERENCES IN LAW; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Pat Woods (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/9/2026 Room 321)
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NJ bill #S3417 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Requires MVC to allow person to indicate special needs with motor vehicle registration.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to allow individuals to voluntarily indicate on their motor vehicle registration if they or an immediate family member who regularly drives the vehicle has "special needs," defined as a physical, mental, or developmental disability that significantly impacts major life activities. This designation can be made when applying for or renewing a registration, or anytime online, and can include additional information to help law enforcement communicate with individuals with special needs during a traffic stop. The MVC must allow individuals to update or remove this information at any time, and it will only be accessible to specific MVC employees and law enforcement officials for the sole purpose of assisting during traffic stops, not for any other use. This submitted information will not be considered a public government record and cannot be accessed by others unless a grand jury or court orders it in a criminal case.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) to permit a person to voluntarily designate as part of the person's motor vehicle registration that the person has special needs or that an immediate family member of the person who regularly operates the motor vehicle has special needs. The bill defines "special needs" to mean a physical, mental, or developmental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities. The bill requires the commission to permit a person to make the designation upon an application for a motor vehicle registration, upon renewal of a motor vehicle registration, or at any time through the commission's Internet website. A person may also submit any additional information that may assist law enforcement officials in communicating with the person with special needs. The commission is to allow a person to revise and update the designation and information or remove the designation and information at any time. The designation and information is to be available only to certain employees of the commission and law enforcement officials when accessing the person's motor vehicle records. The designation and information is to be used only during a motor vehicle stop to assist law enforcement officials in identifying and effectively communicating with a person who has special needs and is not to be used for any other purpose. The designation and information submitted to the commission is not to be considered a government record and is not to be discoverable as a government record except upon a subpoena issued by a grand jury or a court order in a criminal matter.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kristin Corrado (R)*, Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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WY bill #SF0065 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Wyoming business council-repeal.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, repeals and terminates the Wyoming Business Council and the Wyoming Economic Development Act, transferring its functions and programs to other state entities, primarily the State Budget Department, the Wyoming Energy Authority, and the State Loan and Investment Board. The bill outlines specific requirements for the council's winding down, including ceasing new applications, processing pending ones, and transferring assets and liabilities. It mandates a forensic audit of the council's finances and operations, and requires the council to report on its financial status, outstanding obligations, property, and wind-down activities by April 30, 2026. The State Budget Department will assume responsibility for existing loans, grants, and financial aid, while other programs like the Wyoming energy conservation improvement program and the minerals to value added products program will be managed by the Wyoming Energy Authority, and the broadband development program will be overseen by the State Loan and Investment Board. The bill also includes conforming amendments to various statutes to reflect these changes and repeals obsolete provisions. An appropriation of $2,000,000 is provided to the State Budget Department for two full-time positions to implement these changes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to the administration of the government; repealing and terminating the Wyoming business council; repealing the Wyoming Economic Development Act and renumbering portions of the act; specifying requirements and conditions for the repeal and termination; transferring specified functions of the Wyoming business council to other state entities; making conforming amendments; repealing obsolete provisions; requiring reports; specifying applicability; authorizing positions; providing an appropriation; and providing for effective dates.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 10-21-0-0-0
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MA bill #S2129 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Relative to remote access for public bodies and town meeting
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to provide comprehensive guidelines for remote and hybrid public meetings and town meetings. The legislation allows public bodies to conduct meetings remotely or in a hybrid format, ensuring that all participants can hear each other clearly and that the public has adequate access to the proceedings. For public body meetings, the bill requires that remote participation be structured so that all members can vote, and the public can follow proceedings in real-time through alternative means of access. For town meetings specifically, the bill establishes a process where a town moderator can request a remote or hybrid meeting, subject to approval by the select board, with specific technological requirements to ensure transparency and accessibility. The bill mandates that such meetings must be recorded and made publicly available, and provides detailed guidelines about voter participation, voting procedures, and notification requirements. Additionally, the bill requires that within two weeks of taking office, all public body members must certify their understanding of open meeting law, and directs the attorney general to develop standards and guidelines for remote participation. The overall aim of the bill is to modernize public meeting procedures, especially in light of lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing flexible options for municipal governance while maintaining principles of transparency and public access.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to remote access for public bodies and town meetings. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Peter Durant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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OK bill #HB3069 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Schools; option to submit charter school applications to sponsors or to the school district; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends existing law to provide flexibility in how applicants seeking to establish a charter school can submit their applications. Previously, applicants were generally required to first submit their application to the school district where the proposed charter school would be located, which then had a set timeframe to approve or deny it. This bill removes that mandatory first step with the school district, allowing applicants to instead choose to submit their application directly to a proposed sponsor, which could be a higher education institution, a private institution of higher learning, or a federally recognized Indian tribe, among others. These sponsors would then have ninety days to accept or reject the application, with provisions for revised applications and notification of reasons for rejection. The bill also clarifies that applicants for virtual charter schools will continue to submit their applications to the Statewide Charter School Board.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-134, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-134), which relates to charter school applications; removing mandate to submit application to school district; providing option to submit applications to sponsors or to the school district; providing approval and denial procedures; allowing submission of a revised application; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Rob Hall (R)*, Kelly Hines (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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NE bill #LB1119 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service under the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, aims to strengthen protections for minors online by redefining terms and imposing new duties and prohibitions on "covered online services," which are defined as businesses operating in the state that determine how consumer personal data is processed and meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. Key changes include expanding the definition of "covered design feature" to include elements like infinite scroll, auto-playing videos, engagement metrics, gamification, and image-altering filters, and prohibiting covered online services from making all default privacy settings less protective for minors or prompting them to weaken their privacy settings unless absolutely necessary for a requested service. The bill also mandates that covered online services provide a clear and accessible tool for minors to request account deletion and honor such requests within fifteen days, while also restricting the collection and use of a minor's personal data to only what is essential for a knowingly engaged service, prohibiting its use for targeted advertising, and requiring clear signals when precise geolocation information is collected or when parental monitoring is active. Furthermore, the bill prohibits profiling minors unless it's necessary for a requested service and actively engaged with, and restricts notifications and push alerts to specific hours outside of school time, while also prohibiting the use of "dark patterns" – manipulative user interfaces – to undermine minors' autonomy and decision-making.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act; to amend sections 87-1301, 87-1302, 87-1305, and 87-1308, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to redefine terms; to change provisions relating to the collection and use of personal data and prohibited acts; to provide additional duties and prohibitions for a covered online service; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Carolyn Bosn (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance Hearing (13:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 1507)
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MA bill #S2195 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Relative to the executive session interview process
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Section 21 of Chapter 30A of the Massachusetts General Laws to provide clearer guidelines for conducting executive sessions (closed meetings) during hiring processes. Specifically, the bill allows a public body to hold an executive session to consider or interview job applicants if the chair determines that an open meeting would negatively impact the ability to attract qualified candidates. The key change is that this executive session provision now explicitly applies to preliminary screening committees, with the important caveat that it cannot be used for interviewing applicants who have already passed an initial screening. The bill also clarifies that all members of municipal governing bodies like school committees, city councils, town councils, select boards, and boards of aldermen can participate in these preliminary screening executive sessions. This modification aims to provide more flexibility for public bodies in their initial stages of recruitment while maintaining transparency in the hiring process.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to consider or interview applicants for executive sessions. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Jake Oliveira (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/10/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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WV bill #SB891 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Relating to oversight of political subdivision hiring of private attorneys
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new procedures and oversight for political subdivisions, which are local government entities like counties and municipalities, when they hire private attorneys under a contingency fee legal arrangement or contract, meaning the attorney's payment is dependent on winning the case. The bill requires political subdivisions to provide extensive public notice detailing the reasons for hiring outside counsel, the attorney's qualifications, and why internal resources or hourly fee arrangements are insufficient. Before any such contract can take effect, it must be submitted to and approved by the Attorney General, who has 90 days to review it and can deny it for specific reasons, such as non-compliance with the law or if the legal matter overlaps with the state's interests. The bill also outlines requirements for the contracted attorneys, including detailed record-keeping of time and expenses, and mandates that the political subdivision retains control over the litigation strategy and settlement decisions. Importantly, any contract violating these provisions is void, and no fees can be paid.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to clarify the oversight by the Attorney General of a political subdivision's hiring of a private attorney under a contingency fee legal arrangement or contract to sue.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Azinger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/09/2026
• Last Action: To Judiciary
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VA bill #HB638 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, establishes regulations for "data brokers," which are defined as businesses that knowingly collect and sell personally identifiable information (PII) of consumers with whom they have no direct relationship, and whose primary revenue comes from such sales. The bill prohibits acquiring PII through fraudulent means or using it for stalking, harassment, fraud (like identity theft), or unlawful discrimination. It mandates that data brokers implement a comprehensive information security program, including administrative, technical, and physical safeguards, and requires them to register annually with the Secretary of the Commonwealth starting December 1, 2027, by paying a $1,000 fee and providing specific information about their data practices. Violations of these provisions are considered prohibited practices under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act, with the Attorney General having exclusive enforcement authority and the ability to seek injunctions and civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation.
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Bill Summary: Regulation of data brokers; civil penalties. Prohibits a person from acquiring personally identifiable information, defined in the bill, through fraudulent means or acquiring and using such information for the purpose of (i) stalking or harassing another person; (ii) committing a fraud, including identity theft, financial fraud, or email fraud; or (iii) engaging in unlawful discrimination, including employment discrimination or housing discrimination. The bill requires a data broker, defined in the bill, to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program that includes certain features and technical elements. The bill also requires a data broker operating in the Commonwealth, beginning on December 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, to register with the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The bill provides that a violation of its provisions constitutes a prohibited practice under the Virginia Consumer Protection Act. The bill has a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Michelle Lopes-Maldonado (D)*, Bonita Anthony (D), J.R. Henson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
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NM bill #HB277 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Scope Of Practice Advisory Committee
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Scope of Practice Act" and creates a nine-member Scope of Practice Advisory Committee, administratively attached to the Department of Health, to review and evaluate proposed changes to the scope of practice for various health care professions. The committee will consist of members appointed by the governor, including physicians, a university faculty member with expertise in evidence review, and an attorney experienced in health care law, as well as members appointed by the legislative council, including licensed health care professionals and consumer advocates who are not affiliated with licensing boards or professional associations seeking scope of practice expansions, and the Secretary of Health or their designee. Any licensing board or legislator can submit a written request to the committee to review a proposed scope of practice change, which must include a clear description, evidence-based support, and anticipated impacts on patient safety, access, and costs. The committee will then hold a public hearing to evaluate the proposal based on factors such as patient safety, workforce competency, supervision needs, access to care, costs, workforce development, regulatory consistency, and national standards, before voting to endorse, modify, or reject the change and issuing a detailed report of its decision. The bill also appropriates $200,000 from the general fund to the Department of Health for fiscal year 2027 to support the committee's operations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSURE; CREATING THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AND EVALUATE PROPOSED CHANGES TO HEALTH CARE PROFESSION SCOPES OF PRACTICE; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole Chavez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Health & Human Services Committee (08:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 307)
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MA bill #S2206 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Promoting governmental efficiency
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Massachusetts open meeting law regulations by updating complaint procedures and public records request rules. Specifically, the bill establishes more detailed guidelines for filing complaints against public bodies regarding potential open meeting law violations. The new provisions require complaints to include specific details like contact information, be filed within 20 business days of an alleged violation, and be signed by the complainant. Public bodies must now review and respond to complaints within 14 business days, confirming receipt and identifying any remedial actions. The bill also provides a mechanism for public bodies to seek relief from the attorney general if a complainant files an excessive number of complaints or if the complaints are unduly burdensome. Additionally, the bill removes language that previously limited public records requests intended for broad dissemination of information about government activity, potentially making it easier for individuals to access public records. These changes aim to streamline government transparency processes while providing some protections for public bodies against potential harassment or overwhelming complaint volumes.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to promote governmental efficiency. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Becca Rausch (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/10/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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OK bill #HB3461 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Schools; prohibiting school districts from paying certain administrator expenses with State Aid funds; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends existing law to prohibit school districts from using State Aid funds, which are funds provided by the state to support public education, to pay for certain expenses related to superintendents and other central office administrators, such as severance payments, contract buyouts, or termination settlements. These specific types of payments are now defined as "administrative expenditures" and must be funded solely with local revenue, meaning money raised by the school district itself through local taxes and other sources, rather than state funding. The bill also clarifies the definition of "administrator" to include superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, and assistant principals who supervise teachers, and expands the definition of "administrative expenditures" to encompass a broader range of costs associated with central office administration and executive management.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-141, which relates to administrator compensation and benefits; updating internal citations; prohibiting school districts from paying certain administrator expenses with State Aid funds; requiring certain administrative expenditures to be paid with local revenue; defining term; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Neil Hays (R)*, Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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MA bill #S2205 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Updating the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates the Open Meeting Law to provide clear guidelines for remote participation in public meetings across Massachusetts. It removes an existing paragraph in Chapter 30A and adds a new section (Section 20A) that comprehensively defines and regulates remote meeting participation for public bodies. The bill allows public body members to participate remotely in meetings, with such remote participants being considered fully present, able to vote, and counted toward quorum requirements. It mandates that all remote participants must be clearly audible to each other and that public bodies must provide transparent, accessible means for the public to observe and potentially participate in these virtual meetings. Such alternative access methods could include telephone, internet, or video conferencing technologies, and must be offered free of charge. The bill also requires that meeting documents be made available to the public before or during the meeting, and stipulates that municipalities must develop their own standards and guidelines for remote participation before conducting such meetings. This legislation aims to modernize public meeting procedures, making government proceedings more accessible and flexible, especially in contexts like post-pandemic work environments.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to update the Open Meeting Law to support remote participation. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Becca Rausch (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/10/2025
• Last Action: Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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OK bill #HB3486 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Schools; prohibiting district superintendent compensation from exceeding certain amount in relation to teacher salaries; effective date; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Oklahoma law regarding school district superintendent contracts to prohibit a district superintendent's total compensation package, which includes base salary, supplements, fringe benefits, and bonuses, from exceeding eight times the salary set by the district for a teacher with a bachelor's degree and zero years of experience. This new provision will apply to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the bill's effective date of July 1, 2026, and it is declared an emergency measure, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-141, which relates to superintendent contracts; prohibiting district superintendent compensation from exceeding certain amount in relation to teacher salaries; clarifying when prohibition applies; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle McCane (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: House A&B Education Subcommittee Hearing (09:30:00 2/9/2026 Room 450)
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UT bill #SB0043 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to redefine and strengthen the role of the School and Institutional Trust Beneficiaries' Advocacy Office, referred to as the "advocacy office," which represents beneficiaries of state trusts, such as public schools and institutions. Key provisions include clarifying the advocacy office's responsibilities in representing and advocating for these beneficiaries' rights and interests, establishing a new governance structure for the office involving an advocacy council and the state treasurer, and implementing stricter accountability requirements for how non-public education trust beneficiaries use and report on their trust distributions. The bill also modifies the composition and responsibilities of nominating committees that recommend candidates for trustee positions, ensuring greater representation and expertise, and adjusts reporting requirements for the director of the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office to include the advocacy office. Furthermore, it clarifies the definition of "trust beneficiaries" and their associated rights and interests, and establishes a dedicated account to fund the advocacy office's operations. The bill aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and effective management of trust assets for the benefit of all designated beneficiaries.
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Bill Summary: General Description: This bill clarifies the Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office's role and implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries.
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• Introduced: 12/22/2025
• Added: 12/23/2025
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Derrin Owens (R)*, Jeff Burton (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Draft of Enrolled Bill Prepared in Legislative Research and General Counsel / Enrolling
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MA bill #S1506 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Establishing a physical therapy licensure compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a physical therapy licensure compact that allows physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across multiple member states more easily. The compact creates a streamlined process for interstate practice by establishing a data system, uniform standards, and a national commission to oversee implementation. Key provisions include allowing licensed professionals to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, creating a standardized approach to background checks and licensing requirements, and establishing a mechanism for sharing investigative and disciplinary information between states. The compact aims to increase public access to physical therapy services, support military families who relocate frequently, and enhance state regulators' ability to protect public health and safety. To participate, states must fully implement criminal background checks, use a national examination for licensure, maintain continuing education requirements, and comply with the compact's rules. The bill creates a Physical Therapy Compact Commission to manage the interstate system, with each member state having one delegate and the ability to vote on rules and bylaws. The compact will become effective once ten states have enacted it, and member states can withdraw with a six-month notice, though they must continue to comply with investigative reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to establish a physical therapy licensure compact. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 03/11/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Sal DiDomenico (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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ID bill #H0600 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Amends existing law to provide for the filing of a complaint by a person aggrieved and to revise provisions regarding denial of a request for disclosure.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Idaho's Public Records Act to establish a new process for individuals who believe their request for public records has been improperly denied or that the charges for disclosure are unfair. Specifically, it allows an "aggrieved person" (someone whose request was denied or unfairly charged) to file a complaint in district court within 90 days of the agency's response, outlining the original request, the response, all communications, and the legal basis for their challenge, and paying a $100 filing fee. This new process aims to expedite the resolution of public records disputes by limiting discovery, witness testimony, and oral arguments, with a judge expected to issue a decision within 10 working days. The bill also revises existing provisions regarding the denial of disclosure requests, including extending the timeframe for appeals in certain circumstances and clarifying the process for handling claims of trade secrets within environmental records, ensuring that such claims are properly substantiated and that appeals are handled promptly. The bill also includes an emergency clause, making its provisions effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO THE PUBLIC RECORDS ACT; AMENDING SECTION 74-115, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR THE FILING OF A COMPLAINT BY A PERSON AGGRIEVED AND TO RE- VISE PROVISIONS REGARDING DENIAL OF A REQUEST FOR DISCLOSURE; AMENDING SECTION 74-114, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A CORRECT CODE REFERENCE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Local Government Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Reported Printed and Referred to Local Government
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NJ bill #S3413 • Last Action 02/09/2026
"New Jersey Kids Code Act", adopts Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey and requires certain online services to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act," establishes an Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey to protect minors online by requiring "covered online service providers" – businesses that operate online services and meet certain revenue or processing thresholds – to implement specific privacy and safety measures for users they know to be minors. Key provisions include setting default privacy settings to the highest protection level for minors, prohibiting them from being prompted to reduce these settings, and restricting the collection and use of their personal data. Covered online service providers must also issue an annual report, prepared by an independent auditor, detailing their services for minors, data practices, safety features, and algorithm usage, and prominently post this report online. The bill also amends existing data privacy laws, including definitions of "personal data" and "sensitive data," and any violation is considered an unfair and deceptive practice under New Jersey's consumer fraud act.
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Bill Summary: This bill, which is designated as the "New Jersey Kids Code Act" and to be cited as the "Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey," requires a covered online service provider, as defined in the bill, to implement certain measures to protect minors' online privacy. Under the bill, covered online service providers are required to provide a user that the covered online service provider knows to be a minor (covered minor) with default settings for safeguards at the option or level that provides the highest protection available for the safety of the covered minor, and are prohibited from reducing or prompting a covered minor to reduce certain privacy settings. The bill also creates requirements and prohibitions concerning the collection and use of covered minors' personal data. Additionally, under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to issue an annual report including: (1) a detailed description of the online service as pertaining to minors, including the online service's covered design features, use of personal data, and business practices; (2) the purpose of the online service; (3) the extent to which the online service is likely to be accessed by minors; (4) whether, how, and for what purpose the covered online service provider processes minors' personal data and sensitive personal data; (5) the design safety features for minors, the privacy protections for minors, and the tools for parents that the covered online service has adopted; (6) whether and how the online service used covered design features; (7) the covered online service provider's process for handling data access, deletion, and correction requests for minors' data; (8) age assurance, age verification, or age estimation methods used; (9) whether and how the covered online service provider utilized algorithms; and (10) if the covered online service provider uses a covered design feature, the average daily time spent on the online service by covered minors for the 90th, 95th, 99th, and 99.9th percentile of covered minors. The bill further requires covered online service providers to engage independent third-party auditors for preparing annual reports. Under the bill, a covered online service provider is required to prominently post the annual report on the covered online service provider's Internet website. The bill also amends certain provisions of current law concerning data privacy, including amending the definitions of "personal data" and "sensitive data" under N.J.S.A.56:8-166.4. The bill provides that a violation of the provisions of the bill constitutes an unfair and deceptive act under the New Jersey consumer fraud act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Raj Mukherji (D)*, Linda Greenstein (D)*, Tony Bucco (R), Jim Beach (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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AZ bill #SB1722 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Homeowners' associations; meetings; quorum
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that casual discussions about association issues at informal gatherings, even if a quorum of the board of directors is present, do not need to follow the open meeting and notice requirements, as long as the directors are acting as individual members and not in their official capacity. This applies to both condominiums (unit owners' associations) and planned communities (members' associations) after the developer's control has ended. The bill amends existing Arizona Revised Statutes sections 33-1248 and 33-1804, which govern open meetings for these types of homeowner associations, ensuring that informal discussions among board members acting as individuals are not subject to the same strict rules as official board meetings.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 33-1248 and 33-1804, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to condominiums and planned communities.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : J.D. Mesnard (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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AZ bill #SB1694 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Charter schools; meeting; reporting; audits
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Charter School Transparency and Accountability Act," makes several changes to Arizona's charter school laws to enhance transparency, reporting, and accountability. Key provisions include requiring charter schools to comply with open meeting and public records laws, similar to other public entities, and mandating that notices and minutes be posted online. It also introduces stricter requirements for charter school audits, including specific formatting and the use of auditors located in Arizona who are on a list maintained by the State Board for Charter Schools. The bill also clarifies procurement policies for charter schools, requiring them to adopt policies that prohibit conflicts of interest and ensure competitive bidding for purchases over a certain amount, with exceptions for specific circumstances. Furthermore, it mandates that charter schools provide more detailed financial and operational information to their sponsors, which must then be made publicly available on the sponsor's website, and requires charter schools to report withdrawals or transfers of students to the Department of Education. Finally, the bill addresses emergency response plans by updating requirements for their development and content.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending sections 15-154.02, 15-181 and 15-183, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 15, chapter 1, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-183.02; amending sections 15-184, 15-189.02 and 15-189.03, Arizona Revised Statutes; amending title 15, chapter 1, article 8, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 15-189.08; amending sections 15-213, 15-914.02, 41-1279.03 and 41-1279.04, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to charter schools.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 8 : Eva Diaz (D)*, Brian Fernandez (D), Sally Ann Gonzales (D), Theresa Hatathlie (D), Lauren Kuby (D), Catherine Miranda (D), Analise Ortiz (D), Kiana Sears (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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WY bill #SF0049 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Public records act revisions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises Wyoming's Public Records Act by expanding the definition of "official public records" to include plea agreements and non-confidential portions of sentencing memoranda, requiring governmental entities to acknowledge receipt of public records requests within three business days, and shortening the general timeframe for releasing public records from thirty to ten calendar days from the date of acknowledged receipt. It also allows for extensions to release records if the government entity requests an extension from the ombudsman, who is the designated official overseeing public records, and can grant an additional thirty days or another mutually agreed-upon date, and empowers the ombudsman to refer matters of non-compliance to the attorney general or district attorney for enforcement. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all governmental entities, not just state agencies, must adhere to uniform fees for copies and production of public records unless they charge lower fees or receive approval from the ombudsman to charge higher fees for good cause, increases the penalty for knowingly or intentionally violating the act from $750 to $2,000, and allows courts to award attorney fees to prevailing applicants in civil actions, with these changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT relating to public records; revising documents that constitute official public records; revising time periods for acknowledgement of public records requests and release of public records; providing for an extension of time to release public records; authorizing the ombudsman to refer a matter to the attorney general or district attorney; specifying fees for public records; increasing a penalty; authorizing attorney fees; and providing for an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Budget Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Corporations, Elections and Political Subdivisions
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Failed Introduction 15-16-0-0-0
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NJ bill #S1772 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Requires DOH to develop Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) within the Department of Health (DOH) create a comprehensive Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan for New Jersey, aiming to improve the coordination and effectiveness of emergency medical services (EMS), which are the medical treatments and transportation provided to individuals experiencing sudden illness or injury. This plan will outline both immediate and future goals and may include regional plans developed by county health boards to address specific local needs, with OEMS approval. The Statewide plan will be reviewed and updated every three years and will be made public on the DOH website. To develop this plan, OEMS must assess current EMS resources and effectiveness, identify necessary improvements, establish measurable performance goals with cost estimates, and collaborate with medical organizations and agencies to better serve individuals who use emergency departments for non-urgent care. The plan itself will aim to create a unified EMS system encompassing facilities, transportation, personnel, and communication to reduce patient harm and mortality, decrease treatment delays, increase access to quality care, promote continuous improvement in all aspects of EMS, and enhance training for EMS personnel, particularly in underserved areas. It will also establish processes for designating specialized hospitals like trauma and stroke centers, maintain a data system for patient care and performance improvement, and create a system for crisis intervention and peer support for EMS and public safety personnel, including specific qualifications for team leaders. Furthermore, the plan will coordinate with existing programs like the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, establish statewide emergency response teams for disasters, improve EMS dispatching and training, and identify best practices for EMS operations and response times.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires the Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) in the Department of Health (DOH) to develop a Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan that provides for a comprehensive, coordinated, emergency medical services (EMS) system in New Jersey. The plan is to include both short-term and long-term goals and objectives, and may incorporate the use of regional emergency medical services plans tailored to the specific needs of regions within the State as may be designated by the OEMS. If used, regional plans are to be jointly developed by each county board of health within the designated region, and will be developed in consultation with local boards of health, as needed. Regional plans will be subject to approval by the OEMS; upon receiving such approval, the regional plan will be deemed to be part of the Statewide plan. The OEMS will be required to review and update the Statewide plan triennially, and to make such changes to the plan as may be necessary to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the State's EMS system of care. The DOH will be required to make the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan available on its Internet website. In developing and updating the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan, the OEMS will be required, at a minimum, to: (1) conduct an inventory of EMS resources available within the State; (2) conduct an assessment of the current effectiveness of the EMS system of care in the State; (3) determine the need for changes to the current EMS system of care, including any changes as may be needed to improve access to EMS in a given region of the State or for a given population within the State; (4) develop performance metrics with regard to the delivery of EMS, establish a schedule for achieving the performance metrics, develop a method for monitoring and evaluating whether the performance metrics are being achieved, and prepare a cost estimate for achieving the performance metrics; (5) work with professional medical organizations, hospitals, and other public and private agencies to develop approaches whereby individuals who presently use the existing emergency department for routine, nonurgent, primary medical care will be served more appropriately and economically; and (6) consult with and review, with appropriate EMS agencies and organizations, the development of applications to governmental or other appropriate sources for grants or other funding to support EMS programs. The bill additionally requires the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan to: (1) establish a comprehensive Statewide EMS system, incorporating facilities, transportation, manpower, communications, and other components as integral parts of a unified system that will serve to improve the delivery of EMS and thereby decrease morbidity, hospitalization, disability, and mortality; (2) seek to reduce the time period between the identification of an acutely ill or injured patient and the provision of definitive treatment for the illness or injury; (3) increase access to high quality EMS for all citizens of New Jersey; (4) promote continuing improvement in system components, including: ground, water, and air transportation; communications; hospital emergency departments and other emergency medical care facilities; health care provider training and health care service delivery; and consumer health information and education; (5) ensure performance improvement of the EMS system and of the emergency services and care delivered on scene, in transit, in hospital emergency departments, and within the hospital environment; (6) conduct, promote, and encourage programs of education and training designed to upgrade the knowledge and skills of EMS personnel, including expanding the availability of paramedic and advanced life support training throughout the State, with particular emphasis on regions underserved by EMS personnel having such skills and training; (7) maintain a process for designating appropriate hospitals as trauma centers, certified stroke centers, and specialty care centers based on an applicable national evaluation system; (8) maintain a comprehensive EMS patient care data collection and performance improvement system, which is to incorporate certain EMS data currently reported to the DOH; (9) collect data and information and prepare reports for the sole purpose of designating and verifying trauma centers and other specialty care centers, which data, information, and reports will not be considered a government record for the purposes of open public records access laws; (10) establish and maintain a process for crisis intervention and peer support services for EMS personnel and public safety personnel, including Statewide availability and accreditation of critical incident stress management or peer support teams and personnel. The accreditation standards are to include a requirement that a peer support team be headed by a clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, clinical social worker, or professional counselor who: (a) is licensed pursuant to Title 45 of the Revised Statutes; and (b) has at least five years of experience as a mental health consultant working directly with EMS personnel or public safety personnel; (11) coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program to maintain, and update as needed, the Statewide program of EMS for children developed under current law; (12) establish and support a Statewide system of health and medical emergency response teams, including EMS disaster task forces, coordination teams, disaster medical assistance teams, and other support teams that will assist local EMS providers at their request during mass casualty events, disasters, or whenever local resources are overwhelmed; (13) establish and maintain a program to improve dispatching of EMS personnel and vehicles, including establishing and supporting EMS dispatch training, accrediting 911 dispatch centers, and establishing and maintaining public safety answering points; and (14) identify and establish best practices for managing and operating EMS providers, improving and managing EMS response times, and disseminating such information to the appropriate persons and entities. In developing the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan, the OEMS will be required to coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children program and the State trauma medical director, both of which will be required to revise any plans, programs, protocols, or other requirements related to EMS as may be necessary to bring those plans, programs, protocols, or other requirements into conformity with the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Troy Singleton (D)*, Jim Beach (D)*, Angela Mcknight (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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IL bill #SB3826 • Last Action 02/06/2026
HATE CRIMES-UNIFORM REPORTING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all law enforcement agencies in Illinois must report hate crimes and other bias-related complaints to the Illinois State Police within two weeks of receiving them, detailing specific information about the incident, victim, and offender, including any organized groups involved. The Illinois State Police will then analyze this data to identify patterns and share findings with other agencies to improve responses and prevention efforts. The bill also requires law enforcement agencies to handle victims of hate crimes and bias incidents with sensitivity and support, conduct thorough investigations, refer victims to appropriate advocacy offices, engage with community organizations, and communicate regularly with victims to reduce fear. Additionally, each agency must designate a point of contact for hate crime reporting, and the Illinois State Police will establish rules for reporting other types of bias-related complaints. Finally, this bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt these hate crime and bias-related incident reports from public disclosure, ensuring the privacy of information related to these sensitive investigations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Uniform Crime Reporting Act. Provides that each law enforcement agency shall submit a report to the Illinois State Police after receiving a complaint of a hate crime or other bias-related complaint within 2 weeks of receiving the complaint. Describes information to be contained in the report. Provides that, when handling a hate crime or bias-related complaint, each law enforcement agency shall (1) approach victims in a sensitive and supportive manner; (2) reassure victims that appropriate investigative and enforcement methods will be used by the law enforcement agency to properly address the bias incident; (3) as required by the facts and circumstances surrounding the suspected or confirmed bias incident, ensure that a thorough and complete initial response investigation and a follow-up investigation are conducted, including providing for appropriate community relations activities and crime prevention programs; (4) refer the victims and the witnesses to the appropriate Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy or the Division on Civil Rights; (5) interact with concerned community service organizations, civic groups, and religious institutions regarding the bias incident; and (6) effectively calm victims and reduce their fear and alienation through direct, ongoing official communication regarding the bias incident. Provides that the Illinois State Police must identify patterns and analyze the information reported to it for the purpose of connecting the information to other reported crimes or incidents, create a reporting form or process to receive this information, review all reports, and disseminate to potentially affected law enforcement agencies and create a process for the sharing of all the reported incidents with law enforcement agencies across the State. Provides that each law enforcement agency shall identify a point of contact in regard to hate crime reporting within the agency and provide the Illinois State Police with that person's name and contact information. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall adopt rules identifying other bias-related complaints that must be reported. Makes a conforming change. Amends the Freedom of Information Act to exempt reports and information received under the hate crime and bias-related incident reporting under the Uniform Crime Reporting Act.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB4799 • Last Action 02/06/2026
AI SAFETY MEASURES ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act, mandates that large developers of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, referred to as "frontier developers," must create and publicly share a framework outlining how they manage catastrophic risks, ensure transparency, and maintain cybersecurity. Catastrophic risk is defined as a foreseeable and significant danger that could lead to widespread death, serious injury, or substantial property damage, such as AI assisting in the creation of weapons of mass destruction or acting without human oversight in ways that cause severe harm. The bill requires these developers to report critical safety incidents, which include unauthorized access to AI models leading to harm or the loss of control over an AI system, to the Attorney General within specific timeframes, with penalties for non-compliance. It also establishes a consortium to develop "ILCompute," a public cloud computing resource aimed at promoting the safe, ethical, and sustainable development of AI, and directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to AI-related definitions and standards. Finally, the bill makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act to exempt certain AI safety-related information from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act. Requires large frontier artificial intelligence developers to adopt and publish a frontier artificial intelligence framework addressing catastrophic risk management, transparency, and cybersecurity. Mandates reporting of critical safety incidents to the Attorney General and establishes civil penalties for noncompliance. Directs the Department of Innovation and Technology to review and recommend updates to definitions and standards. Creates a consortium to develop ILCompute, a public cloud computing resource that advances the development and deployment of artificial intelligence that is safe, ethical, equitable, and sustainable. Exempts specified information under the Freedom of Information Act. Makes conforming changes to the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly du Buclet (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #HB2752 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Setting standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis, establishing the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the department of health and environment and removing cannabis from the Kansas uniform controlled substances act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas Health Freedom Act, establishes a comprehensive medical cannabis program in Kansas by creating the Kansas Medical Cannabis Agency within the Department of Health and Environment to oversee licensing, regulation, and enforcement. It sets standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis, requires medical providers to certify patients for medical cannabis use, and protects patients' rights, including firearm ownership and non-disqualification from medical care. The bill also establishes a medical cannabis tax fund for research and public health initiatives, ensures the confidentiality of patient records, and authorizes the expungement and sealing of certain cannabis-related convictions and decriminalized offenses. Crucially, it removes cannabis from the Kansas Uniform Controlled Substances Act, effectively decriminalizing and legalizing its medical use under a regulated framework.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; establishing the Kansas health freedom act; setting standards for patient and caregiver identification cards to ensure legal access to medical cannabis; requiring medical providers to certify patients for medical cannabis use; protecting patients' rights, including firearm ownership and non-disqualification from medical care; establishing the Kansas medical cannabis agency within the department of health and environment; creating a medical cannabis tax fund for research and public health initiatives; ensuring confidentiality of patient records; authorizing the expungement of certain cannabis-related convictions; sealing of records related to decriminalized offenses; removing cannabis from the Kansas uniform controlled substances act; amending K.S.A. 21-5706 and 21-5709 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 21-5701, 21-5705, 65-4101 and 65-4105 and repealing the existing sections. WHEREAS, findings of the United States department of justice, drug enforcement administration, in the matter of docket no. 86-22, marijuana rescheduling petition, opinion and recommended ruling, finding of fact, conclusions of law and decision of administrative law Judge Francis L. Young stated, "Marijuana, in its natural form, is one of the safest therapeutically active substances known to man. By any measure of rational analysis marijuana can be safely used within a supervised routine of medical care."; and WHEREAS, The United States drug enforcement administration proposed to change the status of cannabis under the controlled substances act by moving it from schedule I to the less restrictive schedule III; and WHEREAS, Congress has enacted appropriations legislation prohibiting the United States department of justice from expending appropriated funds to prevent states from implementing their own medical cannabis law and issued guidance to United States attorneys indicating that enforcement of the controlled substances act is not a priority when individual patients and their medical care providers are in compliance with state law and that federal prosecutors should defer to state and local enforcement so long as a viable state regulatory scheme is in place; and WHEREAS, Forty states, three territories and the district of Columbia HB 2752 allow the medical use of cannabis products; and WHEREAS, More than 30 years of state-level policies provide a guide related to the medical use of cannabis; and WHEREAS, The American herbal pharmacopoeia and the American herbal products association have developed qualitative standards for the use of cannabis as a botanical medicine; and published a cannabis monograph providing standards for its identity, purity, quality and botanical properties; and WHEREAS, The national institute of standards and technology and the United States department of commerce have developed an integrated measurement services program for forensic and cannabis testing laboratories to help ensure the quality of routine analysis throughout the cannabis industry; and WHEREAS, Accredited educational curricula concerning the medical use of cannabis have been established, which meet continuing medical education requirements for practicing physicians; and WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on December 18, 2025, urging the United States health and human services agency, department of justice and affiliated agencies to complete the rescheduling process of transitioning cannabis from schedule I to schedule III under the controlled substances act, acknowledging generations of evidence proving therapeutic benefits of plant constituents and citing burdens on industry businesses and investors and limitations against research and development. Now, therefore:
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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IL bill #HB4976 • Last Action 02/06/2026
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY COMPACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Act, which means Illinois is joining an agreement with other states to allow occupational therapists (OTs) and occupational therapy assistants (OTAs) to practice across state lines more easily. The main goal is to improve public access to these services, especially through telehealth, while still allowing each state to regulate and protect its residents. The Compact establishes rules for how states participate, how OTs and OTAs can get a "Compact Privilege" to practice in another member state (known as a "Remote State") based on their license in their "Home State" (where they primarily reside), and how military personnel and their spouses can maintain their practice rights. It also outlines procedures for handling "Adverse Actions" (like license suspension or revocation), establishes an "Occupational Therapy Compact Commission" to oversee the agreement, and creates a data system to share important information between member states. The bill details how the Commission will operate, including rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement, and sets the conditions for when the Compact becomes effective and how states can withdraw or amend it.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Act. Provides that the State of Illinois ratifies and approves the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. Provides that the purpose of the Compact is to facilitate interstate practice of Occupational Therapy with the goal of improving public access to Occupational Therapy services, and states that the Compact preserves the regulatory authority of states to protect public health and safety through the current system of state licensure. The Compact contains provisions concerning definitions; state participation in the Compact; Compact privilege; obtaining a new home state license by virtue of Compact privileges; active duty military personnel and their spouses; adverse actions; establishment of the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission; a data system; rulemaking; oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for Occupational Therapy Practice and associated rules, withdrawal, and amendment; construction and severability; and the binding effect of the Compact and other laws.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole La Ha (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4838 • Last Action 02/06/2026
RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to provide grants for installing equipment to store and dispense fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel, meaning gasoline blends greater than E-10 and biodiesel blends greater than B-10. A new fund, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, will be created in the State treasury to hold money from various sources, and the Comptroller and Treasurer will transfer $3 million each quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to this new fund between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, provided the Underground Storage Tank Fund has at least $50 million. Eligible recipients for these grants are retail petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and other related companies, with a limit of $1 million per company and $100,000 per site, and applicants must cover at least 50% of the equipment costs, while public bodies are excluded. The bill also makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act and takes effect immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Gregg Johnson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3840 • Last Action 02/06/2026
PUBLIC CORRUPTION REGISTRY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Illinois Public Corruption Transparency and Registry Act, establishes a publicly accessible online database managed by the Illinois State Police, known as the Illinois Public Corruption Registry, to track final dispositions of public corruption offenses. "Final disposition" refers to a conclusive court judgment, order, or decision that is no longer subject to appeal, including criminal convictions, civil or administrative findings of liability, or formal agreements related to corruption. A "public corruption offense" encompasses various crimes and violations such as bribery, official misconduct, theft of public funds, fraud against a public body, conflicts of interest, and bid-rigging. Various state and local entities, including circuit court clerks, ethics commissions, inspectors general, and the Attorney General and State's Attorneys, are required to report these final dispositions to the Registry. The Registry will be searchable by the public without charge and will exclude sensitive personal information like Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, home addresses, and bank account numbers, as well as the identities of minor victims. Entries will remain public for 10 years for misdemeanors, 20 years for felonies, or longer if a disqualification from public service or contracting is imposed. Knowingly submitting false information to the Registry is a criminal offense. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Illinois Public Corruption Transparency Act. Establishes an electronic database within the Illinois State Police to be known as the Illinois Public Corruption Registry. Provides that the Registry shall be published online on a publicly available website, and shall be freely searchable by the public without registration or fee. Provides that the clerk of each circuit court, with respect to criminal and civil cases, the Executive Ethics Commission, Office of the Executive Inspector General, Legislative Inspector General, local government ethics commissions or boards where established; and the Attorney General and each State's Attorney, with respect to corruption-related settlements, consent decrees, and deferred or no-prosecution agreements, shall report any final disposition involving a public corruption offense. Provides that the Registry shall not publish Social Security numbers, full dates of birth, home addresses, personal phone numbers, or bank or account numbers or the identities of minor victims or protected persons as defined by law. Provides that an entry in the Registry shall be created when a reportable final disposition occurs in Illinois and the Illinois State Police receives a certified report. Provides that entries in the Registry shall remain publicly accessible for 10 years from final disposition for misdemeanor level public corruption offenses, 20 years from final disposition for felony level public corruption offenses, and the duration of any court ordered or statutory disqualification from public office, public employment, or public contracting, if longer. Provides that any person who knowingly and willfully submits materially false information to the Registry commits a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a subsequent offense, in addition to any other penalties under Illinois law. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Andrew Chesney (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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KS bill #SB494 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Expanding the definition of stalking to include more technology-based methods, requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for making primary aggressor assessments when responding to domestic violence calls and requiring a prosecutor to affirm such assessment was completed, prohibiting public agencies from charging fees to victims of domestic violence for public records, allowing evidence of other domestic violence offenses to be admissible in a criminal action in which the defendant is
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the definition of stalking to include more technology-based methods, such as accessing someone's email or social media accounts to gather information, and using electronic tracking systems or surveillance equipment to monitor their location. It also mandates that law enforcement agencies develop policies for identifying the "primary aggressor" when responding to domestic violence calls, meaning the person who was the most significant aggressor rather than the first one to act, and requires prosecutors to confirm this assessment was done before filing charges. Additionally, public agencies will no longer be allowed to charge fees to victims of domestic violence for public records related to their cases, and evidence of other domestic violence offenses can be used in criminal trials against a defendant accused of a domestic violence offense. The bill also strengthens protection orders by adding prohibitions on certain types of contact and allows for lifetime extensions of protection from abuse orders for victims of domestic battery.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning domestic violence; relating to victims of domestic violence offenses; expanding the definition of course of conduct used in the crime of stalking to include more technology-based methods; requiring law enforcement agencies to adopt policies for making primary aggressor assessments when responding to domestic violence calls; requiring the prosecutor to affirm a primary aggressor analysis was completed when filing a complaint or indictment in a domestic violence case; prohibiting public agencies from charging fees to victims of domestic violence offenses for public records; allowing evidence of other domestic violence offenses to be admissible in a criminal action in which the defendant is accused of a domestic violence offense; adding prohibitions on certain contact to options for protection from abuse or protection from stalking orders; allowing lifetime extension of protection from abuse orders for victims of domestic battery; amending K.S.A. 21-5427, 22-2307, 22-3201, 60-455, 60-3107, 60-31a06 and 75- 7d05 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-219 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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IL bill #HB4873 • Last Action 02/06/2026
COUNTIES-WIND & SOLAR ENERGY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to restore previous county zoning regulations for wind and solar energy facilities by removing changes made by a prior law, Public Act 102-1123. Specifically, it allows any county zoning rules for wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that were in place before January 27, 2023, to remain in effect, overriding the newer provisions. Additionally, it permits older wind farm zoning rules from before August 16, 2007, to continue if they were in effect at that time, also overriding changes made by Public Act 95-203. In essence, this legislation seeks to revert county control over the siting and standards for these energy projects to their pre-2023 and pre-2007 conditions, respectively, where applicable.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions about commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities, removes changes made by Public Act 102-1123. Provides that any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms, commercial wind energy facilities, or commercial solar energy facilities that was in effect before January 27, 2023 may continue in effect notwithstanding any changes made in Public Act 102-1123 and, if applicable, any provision of a county zoning ordinance pertaining to wind farms that was in effect before August 16, 2007 may continue in effect notwithstanding the changes made in Public Act 95-203.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Amy Elik (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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RI bill #H7580 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Allows that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Access to Public Records law to stipulate that public records stored in a computer system must be provided at no charge when requested, overriding any existing provisions that might charge for them, and this change will take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow that public records stored in a computer system, upon request, be provided at no charge. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Stephen Casey (D)*, Joseph Solomon (D), Bob Phillips (D), Jon Brien (I), Raymond Hull (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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IL bill #HB4692 • Last Action 02/06/2026
MUNI CD-UTILITY INFO
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies what information municipalities can request from public utilities when auditing taxes, ensuring that certain data, such as the premises address, usage details for tax calculation, and taxes collected, is not considered confidential customer-specific information. This allows municipalities to conduct more thorough audits to verify tax accuracy, while still protecting sensitive customer details like names and banking information, unless specifically needed to verify a tax exemption. The bill also outlines procedures for resolving disputes, penalties for non-compliance, and establishes a framework for creating and maintaining a master list of taxable premises to streamline future tax collection and audits.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that the following information for a customer premises shall not be deemed customer-specific information for the purpose of a request for information from a municipality conducting an audit of a public utility: (i) the premises address and zip code; (ii) the classification of the premises as designated by the public utility, such as residential, commercial, or industrial; (iii) monthly usage information sufficient to calculate taxes due, in therms, kilowatts, minutes, or other such other unit of measurement used to calculate the taxes; (iv) the taxes actually assessed, collected, and remitted to the municipality; (v) the first date of service for the premises, if that date occurred within the period being audited; and (vi) any tax exemption claimed for the premises and any additional information that supports a specific tax exemption, if the municipality requests that information, including the customer name and other relevant data. Provides that a municipality may request certain customer-specific information from a utility for the purpose of conducting an audit of the utility's taxes and the enforcement of any related tax claim.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Mussman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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RI bill #H7531 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Repeals the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the 2021 Act on Climate in its entirety, which means it would eliminate all provisions of that previous law, including its established statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate. The 2021 Act on Climate had set specific, legally binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, such as achieving a 45% reduction below 1990 levels by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050, and established a climate coordinating council and advisory boards to oversee these efforts and ensure compliance. This bill would take effect immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would repeal the 2021 Act on Climate which established a statewide greenhouse gas emission reduction mandate in its entirety. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Bob Quattrocchi (R)*, Sherry Roberts (R), David Place (R), Brian Newberry (R), Marie Hopkins (R), Paul Santucci (R), George Nardone (R), Michael Chippendale (R), Christopher Paplauskas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House Environment and Natural Resources
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WA bill #HB2483 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Creating a data broker registry.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a registry for data brokers, which are defined as business entities that collect and sell or license "brokered personal data" to others. Brokered personal data includes information like names, addresses, dates of birth, social security numbers, and biometric information (such as fingerprints or voiceprints) about Washington residents, when this data is categorized and organized for sale or licensing. Starting May 1, 2028, any data broker operating in Washington must register annually with the Department of Licensing, providing details about the types of data they collect, how it's processed, who it's sold to, their security measures, and whether individuals can opt out of data use. This registration information, including a declaration about their data practices, will be made publicly available on the Department of Licensing's website. The bill also outlines specific exemptions from registration, such as for businesses that only provide publicly available information related to a person's profession or that are involved in selling business assets as part of a one-time transfer. Failure to register can result in a daily fine of $1,000. The bill also amends existing law to include data brokers under the uniform regulation of business and professions act, which governs unregistered practice and disciplinary actions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to creating a data broker registry; amending RCW 2 18.235.020; adding a new chapter to Title 19 RCW; and creating a new 3 section. 4
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Shelley Kloba (D)*, Brandy Donaghy (D), Mary Fosse (D), Cindy Ryu (D), Janice Zahn (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Darya Farivar (D), Alex Ramel (D), Mia Gregerson (D), Dan Bronoske (D), Julio Cortes (D), Edwin Obras (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Nicole Macri (D), Greg Nance (D), Brianna Thomas (D), Lisa Callan (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on Appropriations at 10:30 AM.
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IL bill #SB3981 • Last Action 02/06/2026
PROCUREMENT-UNIVERSITIES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Public University Procurement Code, which will govern how Illinois public universities procure goods and services, effective July 1, 2026. It aims to ensure competitive bidding and economical practices for all university purchases and contracts, replacing the general Illinois Procurement Code for these institutions. The new code outlines specific rules and procedures for universities, including provisions for various types of contracts, ethical conduct, disclosure requirements, and preferences for certain businesses, while also detailing numerous exemptions for specific situations such as research grants, artistic services, and certain types of medical or specialized procurements.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Public University Procurement Code. Sets forth procurement rules and procedures for public universities. Amends the Procurement Code to make conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2026.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Porfirio (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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GA bill #HB185 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Professions and businesses; repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the Dietetics Practice Act
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals and reenacts the "Dietetics Practice Act" to establish new regulations for dietitians and nutritionists in Georgia, creating the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists to oversee licensure, set standards, and enforce the chapter. It defines "licensed dietitian" as an individual qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy for complex and noncomplex medical conditions, and "licensed nutritionist" as one qualified for noncomplex medical conditions, both requiring specific educational degrees, supervised practice experience, and passing relevant examinations. The bill also introduces an interstate compact, the "Dietitian Licensure Compact Act," allowing licensed dietitians to practice in other participating states under a "Compact Privilege" without needing separate licenses in each state, aiming to improve public access to these services while maintaining state regulatory authority. Additionally, it updates various existing laws to reflect the new licensure categories and responsibilities of licensed dietitians and licensed nutritionists.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to professions and businesses, so as to repeal and reenact Chapter 11A, the "Dietetics Practice Act"; to provide for the licensure of dietitians and nutritionists; to provide for short titles; to provide for the purpose of the chapter; to provide for definitions; to establish the Georgia Board of Examiners of Licensed Dietitians and Licensed Nutritionists; to provide for members, officers, meetings, and powers and duties of such board; to authorize the board to perform criminal background checks; to provide for the grant of a license without examination; to provide for eligibility for licensure as a dietitian and nutritionist; to provide for provisional licenses; to provide for notice of acceptance or rejection; to provide for examinations; to provide for requirements of licensees; to provide for refusal, suspension, or revocation of licenses; to provide for proceedings; to provide for protected titles; to provide for exceptions to licensure; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for a qualified supervisor over a supervised practice experience; to enter into an interstate compact; to amend Titles 9, 31, 33, 43, and 51 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to civil practice, health, insurance, professions and businesses, and torts, respectively, so as to provide for conforming cross-references; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2025
• Added: 01/31/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Ginny Ehrhart (R)*, Alan Powell (R)*, Chuck Hufstetler (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
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IL bill #HB3515 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-COMMERCIAL PURPOSES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to make several key changes. The bill expands the definition of "commercial purpose" to include any use that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester. It also narrows the definition of "news media" by excluding internet sites and social media channels that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on view count. For audio and video records, the bill allows public bodies to charge up to $40 per hour for personnel time spent searching, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing records, with the first 3 hours (previously 8 hours) of search and retrieval time being free. Additionally, the bill modifies provisions of the Body Camera Act to exclude requests for body camera footage made for commercial purposes from mandatory disclosure requirements. These changes aim to provide more clarity and control over public records access, particularly for commercial requesters, while potentially limiting the ability of some online platforms to monetize law enforcement video content.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "commercial purpose" includes any use or purpose that furthers the commercial, trade, or profit interests of the requester or the person on whose behalf a request is made. Provides that, for purposes of the Act, "news media" does not include Internet sites, social media channels, or other sites or applications that post law enforcement videos in exchange for compensation based on the number of views. Provides that a public body may charge up to $40 for each hour spent by personnel in searching for, retrieving, reviewing, redacting, and reproducing audio and video records except for the first 8 hours spent by personnel in searching for or retrieving a requested record. Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that requests for a commercial purpose, as defined in the Freedom of Information Act, are not subject to provisions of the Act requiring the release of body-camera footage that has been flagged for specified reasons.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Janet Yang Rohr (D)*, Anthony DeLuca (D), Laura Faver Dias (D), Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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WV bill #SB790 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Developing comprehensive energy development policy and plan for Office of Energy
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill consolidates various energy development entities into the Office of Energy, empowering it to create comprehensive energy development and grid stabilization plans, and to assess the stability of West Virginia's energy grid. It also transfers the powers and duties of the Office of Coalfield Community Development into a program within the Office of Energy, and terminates the Public Energy Authority, transferring its records, assets, and rules to the Office of Energy. The bill mandates the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy policy emphasizing reliability, efficiency, affordability, and domestic production, including specific goals for increasing baseload generation capacity and electricity exports, and to develop a State Energy Security Plan to address potential hazards and ensure continuity of government operations during emergencies. Furthermore, it requires the Office of Energy to conduct biannual energy emergency exercises and to approve the decommissioning or deconstruction of existing power plants, ensuring a thorough review of social, environmental, and economic impacts.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to consolidate several disparate energy development entities under the Office of Energy and to empower the Office of Energy to develop a comprehensive energy development policy and plan, a comprehensive grid stabilization plan, and to test the stability of West Virginia’s energy grid.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Randy Smith (R)*, Mike Woelfel (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: To Energy, Industry, and Mining
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HI bill #HB2499 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Relating To Demographic Data.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) to create and maintain statewide standards for how state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions collect, manage, and report race and ethnicity data, ensuring these standards align with federal guidelines, particularly the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive No. 15 (2024), while also allowing for Hawaii's specific needs and system limitations. Any collected demographic data used in artificial intelligence (AI) systems must undergo bias testing, ongoing fairness monitoring, have plain-language descriptions of its use made public, and adhere to all privacy laws, with the data's use strictly limited to public interest purposes like health equity, language access, and civil rights enforcement, while personal identifying information remains confidential. State and county entities collecting this data must report to ETS on their compliance with federal requirements, and ETS will provide technical assistance and may grant exceptions for compliance if departments demonstrate constraints. The bill also appropriates funds for ETS to carry out these responsibilities and takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Requires the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to coordinate the development and maintenance of statewide standards for the collection, management, and reporting of race and ethnicity demographic data by any state or county department, agency, board, or commission. Focuses the use of collected demographic data on areas of public interest and establishes transparency and accountability requirements regarding artificial intelligence systems associated with the collected data. Requires state and county departments, agencies, boards, and commissions that collect race and ethnicity data to report to the Office of Enterprise Technology Services on meeting federal data collection requirements. Appropriates funds.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Daisy Hartsfield (D)*, Terez Amato (D)*, Della Belatti (D)*, Cory Chun (D)*, Tina Grandinetti (D)*, Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*, Darius Kila (D)*, Nicole Lowen (D)*, Lisa Marten (D)*, Scot Matayoshi (D)*, Tyson Miyake (D)*, Amy Perruso (D)*, Mahina Poepoe (D)*, Kanani Souza (R)*, Adrian Tam (D)*, Shirley Ann Templo (D)*, Julie Reyes Oda (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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IL bill #HB4950 • Last Action 02/06/2026
REAL ESTATE-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law, primarily concerning state finance, public contracts, and real estate appraiser licensing. It adjusts the signature requirement for contracts procured by the Department of Transportation (IDOT), increasing the threshold for requiring signatures on construction contracts, renewals, and master contract orders to $750,000 or more annually, and for contract amendments that increase the value by $750,000 or more. The bill also allows IDOT to proceed with bidding or awarding contracts and construction activities once federal requirements are met, even before full title to land is secured, though final expenditures and construction on specific parcels still require full title compliance. Additionally, it modifies provisions within the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002, including defining "waiver valuation" (a valuation not considered a formal appraisal, often used in federal relocation assistance programs), adjusting requirements for who can perform these valuations, and making changes to disciplinary actions, citations, discrimination provisions, investigation procedures, and the composition and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Finally, it clarifies that IDOT can acquire both public and private property for highway construction purposes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the State Finance Act. In provisions concerning vouchers, provides that the signature requirement for construction contracts procured by the Department of Transportation shall apply to contracts, contract renewals, and orders against a master contract in the amount of $750,000 or more in a fiscal year and to any contract amendment or change to an existing contract that increases the value of the contract to or by $750,000 or more in a fiscal year. Amends the Public Contract Fraud Act. In provisions concerning spending money without obtaining title to land, provides that the Department of Transportation may proceed with bidding or awarding a contract or any construction activities once it has complied with specified federal requirements. Amends the Real Estate Appraiser Licensing Act of 2002. Makes changes in provisions concerning: waiver valuations; endorsement; grounds for disciplinary action; citations; discrimination; investigation, notice, and hearing; and meetings of the Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board. Amends the Illinois Highway Code. In provisions allowing the Department of Transportation to acquire an interest in land, rights, or other property for specified road construction purposes, specifies that the property may be public or private property. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay Hoffman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB492 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Requiring law enforcement agencies to share records with other law enforcement agencies about law enforcement officers related to criminal conduct or conduct giving rise to licensing or certification sanctions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires law enforcement agencies to share information with other law enforcement agencies about officers who have engaged in criminal conduct or behavior that could lead to disciplinary action, such as losing their license or certification. Specifically, if a hiring agency (a law enforcement agency considering hiring an applicant) discovers information during the hiring process that suggests an applicant has committed a crime or engaged in conduct warranting licensing or certification sanctions, that information must be shared with relevant agencies. These agencies include the licensing or certifying authority, the law enforcement agency where the applicant was employed when the conduct occurred, and the agency where the applicant is currently employed. This provision aims to ensure that agencies are aware of potential misconduct by law enforcement officers, promoting accountability and public safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning law enforcement; relating to file sharing by law enforcement agencies; requiring law enforcement agencies to share information about law enforcement officers related to criminal conduct or conduct giving rise to licensing or certification sanctions; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-4379 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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IL bill #SB4031 • Last Action 02/06/2026
SCH CD-BULLYING ACCOUNTABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for addressing bullying in Illinois public schools, including charter schools, by outlining specific measures based on the severity of the offense. For minor offenders, the bill mandates participation in hearings, school-based restorative justice programs, apologies to victims, community service, and counseling. Parents or guardians of minor offenders are required to attend hearings, pay administrative fees to the Illinois Bullying and Cyberbullying Prevention Fund, and participate in educational sessions. Victims will receive free counseling and have their well-being monitored. The bill categorizes bullying offenses into low, moderate, and major severity, with escalating consequences for repeat offenses or more serious harm, potentially leading to expulsion for the most severe cases. It also requires schools to provide educational sessions on bullying, mental health, and digital citizenship, and to establish crisis intervention teams. Furthermore, the State Board of Education will annually report on bullying incidents, restorative justice outcomes, and disciplinary actions to a national survey, and will conduct audits of schools participating in restorative measures to track anti-bullying metrics. The bill also clarifies that charter schools must comply with these new bullying accountability provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the School Code. Sets forth measures to be taken when an offense of bullying occurs and is reported to a public school, including a charter school, depending on the severity of the bullying offense, including hearing requirements, compulsory, school-based, restorative-justice requirements, community service requirements, and counseling requirements for minor offenders; hearing requirements, administrative fee requirements, and education session requirements for parents or guardians of minor offenders; and victim support. Requires the State Board of Education to annually report to the School Crime Supplement to the National Crime Victimization Survey of the National Center for Education Statistics any incidents of bullying, the number of hearings relating to incidents of bullying, restorative-justice program outcomes, disciplinary actions, and follow-up metrics by demographics. Requires the State Board to conduct an annual audit of schools that participate in the restorative measures to determine anti-bullying metrics for the report. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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RI bill #S2496 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Allows a pregnant member or member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely and permits any member that participates in a meeting remotely to vote at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Rhode Island's Open Meetings law to allow any member of a public body who is pregnant or has given birth within the past six months to participate in meetings remotely using electronic or telephone communication, and importantly, permits any member participating remotely to also cast their vote remotely, provided the meeting itself is being held in person. This change aims to increase accessibility and participation for new mothers and pregnant individuals in public governance, ensuring their voices can still be heard and counted even if they cannot physically attend a meeting. The bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would allow a pregnant member or a member that has given birth in the past six (6) months to appear remotely to participate in a public body meeting. This act would further permit any member that participates in a meeting remotely to also vote remotely at that meeting, provided that the meeting is held in person. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Bob Britto (D)*, Mark McKenney (D), Dawn Euer (D), Alana DiMario (D), Pam Lauria (D), Melissa Murray (D), Peter Appollonio (D), Brian Thompson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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DC bill #B26-0569 • Last Action 02/06/2026
DC Student Loan Authority Establishment Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the District of Columbia Student Loan Authority, an independent public lending institution overseen by a 7-member board, to provide new student loans for accredited college or vocational programs and to refinance existing education debt for D.C. residents. The Authority will offer fairer loan terms, including no application or origination fees, 0% interest on the first $5,000 of a loan (adjusted annually for inflation), and monthly payments capped at 10% of a borrower's discretionary income, which is defined as annual adjusted gross income minus 150% of the poverty guideline for their family size. Repayment begins six months after completing or withdrawing from a program and can extend up to 30 years, with potential for loan discharge after 10 years of full-time public service work, including paid leave and Family and Medical Leave Act time. The Authority must maintain in-house loan servicing for accountability and will publish regular financial and activity reports, with annual audits submitted to the Mayor and Council.
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Bill Summary: a bill to create a public lending institution in Washington, D.C. to issue student loans and help D.C. residents refinance existing education debt. This statement is written for the public and designed to be clear for the average reader. The District has expanded borrower protections, but many residents still depend on private student loans that can include high interest, surprise fees, and limited flexibility when financial circumstances change. Those costs make it harder to complete school, switch careers, or work in public service roles without fear of falling behind. This bill creates a public alternative built around fairness and affordability. This bill builds on work first advanced by former Councilmember Elissa Silverman, who championed the creation of a public, mission-driven alternative to private student lending in the District. The bill establishes the District of Columbia Student Loan Authority as an independent part of the District government, overseen by a 7-member board, including 5 voting members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Council, plus 2 ex-officio members. The Authority can provide new loans for accredited college or vocational training programs and refinance education debt for current D.C. residents. The bill improves loan terms in a way most residents have never had access to. The Authority may not charge application or origination fees. The first $5,000 of any loan will carry 0% interest, adjusted annually for inflation. Monthly payments are capped at 10% of a borrower’s discretionary income, keeping payments tied to what someone can afford. Repayment begins 6 months after completion or withdrawal and may extend up to 30 years. Borrowers who complete 10 cumulative years of full-time public service work, including education sector roles, may be eligible for discharge of remaining loan balances, and qualifying hours may include paid leave and Family and Medical Leave Act time. This bill is about expanding opportunity, giving residents financial breathing room to learn, work, build businesses, and explore new industries without being weighed down by fast-growing interest or unexpected fees. The Authority must publish regular financial and activity reports, and a certified public accountant will audit its finances each year, sending those audits to the Mayor and Council. Loan servicing must remain in-house and may not be outsourced, ensuring accountability stays public. I look forward to working with my colleagues, advocates, and borrowers to move this proposal through the legislative process. Councilmember Brooke Pinto Counc Councilmember Brianne K. Nadeau Council A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To establish a finance authority in the District of Columbia to provide new student loans and refinance existing student loans.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 4 : Janeese George (D)*, Robert White (D)*, Brooke Pinto (D)*, Brianne Nadeau (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0569 Published in the DC Register
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IL bill #SB3992 • Last Action 02/06/2026
GOV OPERATIONS PROTECTION ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Research, Education, and Government Operations Protection Act, aims to safeguard Illinois's research, educational systems, and government operations from undue influence by designated "countries of concern," which include nations like China, Russia, and Iran, among others. Key provisions require State agencies, political subdivisions, and educational institutions (both K-12 and higher education) to disclose any gifts or contracts received from these countries of concern, with such transactions needing approval from the Executive Inspector General, an independent official tasked with investigating fraud, waste, and misconduct. The bill also restricts international cultural agreements and student associations within educational institutions to prevent foreign influence on curricula or values, and mandates that higher education institutions with substantial research budgets ($10 million or more) conduct thorough screening of applicants and faculty for foreign affiliations and travel to countries of concern. Furthermore, it establishes stricter approval processes for academic and research partnerships with institutions in these countries, requiring robust safeguards for intellectual property and national security, and criminalizes the theft or trafficking of trade secrets with severe penalties, including a Class X felony, especially when intended to benefit foreign entities. The bill also limits the ability of local governments (home rule units) to enact conflicting regulations on foreign gifts and contracts and makes conforming changes to existing ethics and whistleblower protection laws to ensure these protections extend to individuals reporting violations under this new act, with an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Research, Education, and Government Operations Protection Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to protect Illinois's research, educational system, and government operations from malicious influence from foreign countries of concern. Requires a State agency, political subdivision, K-12 educational institution, or institution of higher education to disclose information about gifts and contracts from specified countries of concern. Requires approval from the Executive Inspector General for gifts and contracts from countries of concern. Restricts international cultural agreements and student associations within K-12 educational institutions and higher educational institutions. Requires higher educational institutions with a research budget of $10,000,000 or more to perform specified research and foreign travel screening before accepting applicants from countries of concern or allowing travel to countries of concern. Provides that, subject to the approval of the State Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board, an institution of higher education shall only enter into a new or renew an existing academic partnership with an academic or research institution located in a country of concern under specified circumstances. Prohibits certain trade secret actions, imposing a Class X felony for violation of the provisions. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act and the Whistleblower Act to make conforming changes. Defines terms. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jason Plummer (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IA bill #HSB582 • Last Action 02/06/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records requests.(See HF 2330.)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary:
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Bill Summary: This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : State Government
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2330.
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SC bill #H3431 • Last Action 02/06/2026
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act, aims to protect minors online by imposing new requirements on "covered online services," which are defined as businesses operating online with significant revenue or data processing activities that are likely to be accessed by minors. The bill prohibits these services from permitting minors (individuals under 18) to create accounts without certain safeguards and requires them to implement features designed to prevent "compulsive usage" (excessive use that interferes with major life activities) and other harms like psychological distress or identity theft. Social media companies must provide parents or guardians with tools to manage their child's account settings, limit time spent on the service, restrict purchases, and control visibility of their child's information. Additionally, the bill mandates that social media companies restrict access to minors during certain hours, specifically between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. daily, and during school hours (8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays) from August to May, and prohibits targeted advertising to minors. The Attorney General will be responsible for enforcing these provisions, with violations potentially leading to triple damages and personal liability for company officers in cases of willful misconduct.
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Bill Summary: Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 80 To Title 39 So As To Provide That A Covered Online Service Shall Exercise Reasonable Care In The Use Of Minors' Personal Data, To Provide For Certain Requirements For Covered Online Services, To Restrict The Amount Of Personal Data Of A Minor That May Be Collected, To Provide For Parental Controls, To Provide For An Annual Report, And To Provide For Enforcement. - Ratified Title
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• Introduced: 12/09/2024
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 126th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Weston Newton (R)*, Chris Wooten (R), Tommy Pope (R), David Martin (R), Fawn Pedalino (R), John McCravy (R), Beth Bernstein (D), Brandon Guffey (R), Jerry Govan (D), Travis Moore (R), Shannon Erickson (R), Jeff Bradley (R), Robby Robbins (R), Paula Calhoon (R), Mark Smith (R), Heather Crawford (R)
• Versions: 11 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Act No. 96
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IL bill #HB4684 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-PURPOSELESS MASS REQUEST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to address "purposeless mass requests," which are defined as requests sent electronically to at least seven public bodies within 30 days without a genuine intent to study or use the information. The bill clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include providing services to a specific customer or client, while still exempting news media and non-profit organizations for their primary purposes. It establishes a process for public bodies to tentatively designate a request as a "purposeless mass request," requiring them to notify the requester and allow them a short period to provide evidence of a reasonable purpose. If the request is confirmed as a purposeless mass request, the public body will have 21 business days to respond, which may include estimating costs and time, denying the request, deeming it unduly burdensome, or providing the records, and importantly, prohibits the award of attorney's fees in cases where a public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "purposeless mass request". Provides that a public body may designate a request as a purposeless mass request under specified conditions. Establishes procedures for notice, requester response, and a final determination concerning the request. Sets timelines for processing such requests and authorizes responses to them. Prohibits attorney's fees in actions where the public body reasonably determined a request was a purposeless mass request.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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DC bill #B26-0450 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Support Congressional Review Emergency Act of 2025
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive budget support act for Fiscal Year 2026 that makes numerous amendments and provisions across multiple areas of District of Columbia government. The bill covers a wide range of subjects, organized into several key titles: Title I addresses government direction and support, including clarifications to the Freedom of Information Act, cultural and community affairs grants, and changes to various government programs and funds. It establishes new grant programs, modifies existing regulations, and provides technical corrections to various government operations. Title II focuses on economic development and regulation, with provisions affecting business licensing, grant programs, neighborhood development, sidewalk vending, and economic initiatives. Notable sections include establishing a Neighborhood Prosperity Fund, creating grant programs for local businesses, and making changes to commercial bingo and gaming regulations. Title III covers public safety and justice, including amendments to immigrant legal services, criminal justice programs, and law enforcement-related provisions. This includes changes to background check procedures, child support reform, and modifications to various public safety grant programs. Title IV addresses the public education system, with provisions affecting school funding, educator compensation, literacy programs, and various educational support initiatives. This includes changes to the per-student funding formula, charter school funding, and early childhood education programs. Title V deals with human support services, including healthcare, social services, and human support programs. This includes modifications to health care programs, substance abuse services, and various social support initiatives. Title VI covers operations and infrastructure, with changes to transportation, motor vehicle regulations, energy programs, and city infrastructure management. Title VII focuses on finance and revenue, including tax-related amendments, fund transfers, and various financial provisions that impact the city's budget and revenue collection. The bill also includes several technical amendments and provisions for applicability and effective dates. Overall, it represents a comprehensive approach to managing the District of Columbia's budget and operations for Fiscal Year 2026, addressing a wide range of government functions and services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To enact and amend, on an emergency basis, due to congressional review, provisions of law necessary to support the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and for other purposes. TABLE OF CONTENTS TITLE I. GOVERNMENT DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SUBTITLE A. FOIA CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE B. CULTURAL AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS SUBTITLE C. SURPLUS PROPERTY FUND SUBTITLE D. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES ASSESSMENT SUBTITLE E. HUMAN SERVICES GRANT ADMINISTRATION SUBTITLE F. ANC FUNDING FLEXIBILITY CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. COMMUNITY LEGAL EDUCATION AND RESOURCES GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE H. ACCOUNTABILITY FOR BUDGET DELAYS TITLE II. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION SUBTITLE A. BUILDING CONVERSION PERMIT FEES SUBTITLE B. GREAT STREETS GRANT DISBURSEMENTS SUBTITLE C. NEIGHBORHOOD PROSPERITY FUND SUBTITLE D. HUMANITIES RELIEF SUBTITLE E. SIDEWALK VENDING SUBTITLE F. RFK CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND SUBTITLE G. REVISED GAME OF SKILL SUBTITLE H. COMMERCIAL BINGO SUBTITLE I. ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES SUBTITLE J. WASHINGTON DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP SUBTITLE K. FUNDING FOR LOCAL THEATERS SUBTITLE L. TRUXTON CIRCLE EMINENT DOMAIN AUTHORITY SUBTITLE M. HOUSING IN DOWNTOWN PROGRAM SUBTITLE N. ROCK CREEK TENNIS CENTER TRANSFER OF JURSISDICTION ................................................................................................................................................. 30 SUBTITLE O. HISTORIC BURIAL GROUNDS PRESERVATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. COMMUNITY LAND TRUST TRANSFERS SUBTITLE Q. BUSINESS LICENSE FEE AND PENALTY WAIVERS SUBTITLE R. EVENTS DC GRANTS SUBTITLE S. HOME PURCHASE ASSISTANCE RESTORATION AND REFORM ................................................................................................................................................. 36 SUBTITLE T. DOWNTOWN BID TAX SUBTITLE U. HOUSING PRODUCTION TRUST FUND SUBTITLE V. INTERACTIVE WAYFINDING KIOSKS SUBTITLE W. TIPPED MINIMUM WAGE SUBTITLE X. PRESERVING AND PROTECTING CHINATOWN TITLE III. PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE SUBTITLE A. IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM SUBTITLE B. 911-311 FUND SWEEP REPEAL AND REVERSAL SUBTITLE C. CRIMINAL CODE REFORM COMMISSION SUBTITLE D. REHIRING OF RETIRED POLICE OFFICERS SUBTITLE E. BACKGROUND CHECK AND RAP BACK PROGRAM SUBTITLE F. DETAINERS SUBTITLE G. DEPUTY MAYOR FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND JUSTICE GRANT- MAKING AUTHORITY SUBTITLE H. ACCESS TO JUSTICE CLARIFICATION TITLE IV. PUBLIC EDUCATION SYSTEM SUBTITLE A. UNIFORM PER STUDENT FUNDING FORMULA SUBTITLE B. DC PUBLIC LIBRARY SPECIAL FUNDS SUBTITLE C. PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL EDUCATOR COMPENSATION PAYMENTS SUBTITLE D. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR SUBSIDY PAYMENTS SUBTITLE E. EARLY LITERACY INTERVENTION SUBTITLE F. HEALTHY SCHOOLS SUBTITLE G. YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE H. UNIVERSAL PAID LEAVE SUBTITLE I. CHARTER SCHOOL FACILITY ALLOWANCE SUBTITLE J. SPECIAL NEEDS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FUNDING SUBTITLE K. PUBLIC SCHOOL EXPERIENTIAL GRANT SUBTITLE L. STRUCTURED LITERACY TEACHING TRAINING REQUIREMENTS SUBTITLE M. CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE WORKFORCE SUPPORT SUBTITLE N. DUAL-LANGUAGE FEASIBILITY STUDY SUBTITLE O. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS GRANT PROGRAM SUBTITLE P. DCPS REPROGRAMMING LIMITATION TITLE V. HUMAN SUPPORT SERVICES SUBTITLE A. STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY SUBTITLE B. OFFICE OF THE OMBUDSPERSON FOR CHILDREN SUBTITLE C. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FUNCTIONS SUBTITLE D. CASH ASSISTANCE COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS SUBTITLE E. HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE SUBTITLE F. MEDICAL CANNABIS SUBTITLE G. TANF BENEFITS SUBTITLE H. HEALTH OCCUPATION CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS... 77 SUBTITLE I. BASIC HEALTH PROGRAMS SUBTITLE J. DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL PAYMENT RATES SUBTITLE K. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS SUBTITLE L. HEALTHY DC AND HEALTH CARE EXPANSION FUND SUBTITLE M. DYRS PILOT PROGRAMS SUBTITLE N. CHILD SUPPORT REFORM SUBTITLE O. TRUANCY PILOT EXPANSION SUBTITLE P. DC HEALTH LICENSURE PATHWAYS SUBTITLE Q. GROCERY ACCESS PILOT PROGRAM SUBTITLE R. SCHOOL-BASED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STRENGTHENING SUBTITLE S. SUBSTANCE USE AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TARGETED OUTREACH PILOT SUBTITLE T. OPIOID ABATEMENT AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE U. LONG-TERM CARE STRATEGIC COORDINATOR SUBTITLE V. HEALTH CARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS OMBUDSMAN SUBTITLE W. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES GRANT SUBTITLE X. BODY ART REGULATION CLARIFICATION TITLE VI. OPERATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUBTITLE A. DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEE UPDATE ............................................................................................................................................... 100 SUBTITLE B. DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FEE UPDATE Error! Bookmark not defined. SUBTITLE C. SUSTAINABLE ENERGY TRUST FUND SUBTITLE D. RENEWABLE ENERGY PORTFOLIO STANDARDS SUBTITLE E. STORMWATER FUND SUBTITLE F. DISTRACTED DRIVING SUBTITLE G. DFHV ENFORCEMENT SUBTITLE H. FRAUDULENT TAGS AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT SUBTITLE I. WMATA BOARD OF DIRECTORS STIPEND SUBTITLE J. PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITY PROGRAM SUBTITLE K. HOME ELECTRIFICATION PROGRAM SUBTITLE L. PLAZA PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE SUBTITLE M. CLEAN CITY OFFICE ESTABLISHMENT TITLE VII. FINANCE AND REVENUE SUBTITLE A. SALES TAX INCREASE DELAY SUBTITLE B. BABY BONDS SUBTITLE C. HOTEL TAX SUBTITLE D. COMBINED REPORTING SUBTITLE E. BALLPARK FEE AND FUND SUBTITLE F. 1000 U STREET, NW, PROPERTY TAX CLARIFICATION SUBTITLE G. CHILD TAX CREDIT SUBTITLE H. NON-LAPSING FUND MODIFICATIONS AND REPEALS SUBTITLE I. NON-LAPSING FUND TRANSFERS SUBTITLE J. CLEAN HANDS TECHNICAL AMENDMENT SUBTITLE K. NONPROFIT WORKFORCE HOUSING PROPERTIES SUBTITLE L. RESERVOIR DISTRICT TAX EXEMPTION SUBTITLE M. SUBJECT-TO-APPROPRIATION AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE N. RULE 736 REPEALS SUBTITLE O. NONPROFIT SOLAR TAX EXEMPTION SUBTITLE P. PARKSIDE TAX EXEMPTION ACT SUBTITLE Q. REPROGRAMMING AND TAFA AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE R. DC CENTRAL KITCHEN REBATE SUBTITLE S. REVISED REVENUE FUNDING TITLE VIII. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS SUBTITLE A. TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS TITLE IX. APPLICABILITY; FISCAL IMPACT; EFFECTIVE DATE
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• Introduced: 10/31/2025
• Added: 11/01/2025
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Act A26-0210 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 000890, Expires on Feb 22, 2026
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IL bill #SB3922 • Last Action 02/06/2026
UTILITIES-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois laws concerning utilities and energy generation. It modifies provisions related to virtual power plant programs, establishing that the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) must set compensation values for eligible energy storage systems that are at least $250 per kilowatt-hour for systems that haven't received a rebate and $0 for those that have, considering the time value of money. It also extends the duration for certain distributed generation and storage rebates, ensuring they remain at $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity until at least December 31, 2029, and then adjusts the value. For commercial wind and solar energy facilities, the bill clarifies that counties can require a setback of up to 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way, provided this requirement doesn't hinder development or compliance with other regulations. Additionally, it reduces the maximum nameplate capacity for a "community renewable generation project" from 10,000 kilowatts to 5,000 kilowatts.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Public Utilities Act. In provisions concerning virtual power plant programs, provides that, in setting the values of upfront payment and performance payment compensation under the provisions, the Illinois Commerce Commission shall set values for eligible systems that include energy storage that are, taking into account the time value of money, not less than: (A) for an eligible system that did not receive and agrees not to apply for a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $250 per kilowatt-hour nameplate capacity paid on the date the system is placed in service; or (B) for an eligible system that received a rebate for its storage component under specified provisions, $0 per kilowatt-hour. In provisions concerning distributed generation and storage rebates, provides that, until the later of December 31, 2029 or the threshold date (rather than until December 31, 2029), the value of specified rebates shall be $300 per kilowatt of nameplate generating capacity, measured as nominal DC power output, of the distributed generation. Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning setback distances for commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities, specifies that the ability of a county to require a reasonable setback distance between fencing and public rights-of-way if the requirement is not specific to commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities and does not preclude the development of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities or the ability of commercial wind energy facilities or commercial solar energy facilities to comply with the requirements set forth in the provisions shall not exceed 50 feet between fencing and public rights-of-way. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Provides that a "community renewable generation project" means an electric generating facility that, among other things, is limited in nameplate capacity to less than or equal to 5,000 kilowatts (rather than 10,000 kilowatts). Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Stadelman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB4681 • Last Action 02/06/2026
FOIA-MASS REQ & VEXATIOUS REQ
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to introduce new definitions and procedures for handling requests for public records, particularly those from frequent or problematic requesters. It clarifies the definition of "commercial purpose" to include using public records for sale, resale, or to provide services to a specific customer, while exempting news media and non-profit, academic, or scientific organizations when their primary purpose is public interest or research. The bill defines "business day" or "working day" as Monday through Friday, excluding weekends, state holidays, and for educational institutions, winter and spring breaks and the day after Thanksgiving. It introduces the term "mass requester" for individuals or groups submitting similar requests to seven or more public bodies, requiring such requesters to receive a response within 21 business days, including an estimate of time and fees, or a denial, and prohibits knowingly obtaining records as a mass requester without disclosing that status if asked. The bill also defines "vexatious requester" based on a history of numerous or burdensome requests, allowing public bodies to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief, which could include an order to disregard current and future requests from that individual for up to a year. Furthermore, it requires individuals denied access to public records to first notify the public body of their intent to sue and offer an opportunity for an oral conference to resolve the issue within 10 business days before filing a lawsuit. Finally, the bill mandates that courts award attorney's fees and costs to a public body if it prevails in a lawsuit against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Changes the definition of "commercial purpose". Defines "business day" or "working day", as well as "mass requester" and "vexatious requester". Requires a public body to respond to a request for records submitted by a mass requester within 21 days after receipt. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding mass requesters. Provides that it is a violation of the Act to knowingly obtain a public record as a mass requester without disclosing the person's status as a mass requester, if requested to do so by the public body. Requires persons denied access to inspect or copy any public record to first notify the public body of intent to file suit and provide an opportunity to confer orally, within 10 business days after receipt of the notification, about curing or resolving the issue. Requires a court to award a public body attorney's fees and costs against a commercial purpose requester, a recurrent requester, a mass requester, or a vexatious requester. Allows a public body to petition the Public Access Counselor for relief from a requester that the public body alleges is a vexatious requester, including an order that the public body need not comply with the current request and other requests from the vexatious requester for up to one year. Sets forth procedures and requirements regarding vexatious requesters. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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LA bill #HB91 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Provides relative to disclosure of criminal records during trial
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts new provisions, specifically Article 717(E) and (F) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, to govern the disclosure of criminal records in criminal cases. It clarifies that certain information is excluded from disclosure, particularly criminal history data directly derived from federal databases maintained by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI, and also from the Louisiana Computerized Criminal History System if the witness is a criminal justice agency employee whose identity is otherwise protected. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the dissemination of any such criminal history information obtained for trial use concerning a witness outside of the presiding court, and prevents it from being included in any public court record. This aims to protect sensitive criminal history information from being disclosed beyond the immediate needs of a trial and to prevent its public accessibility.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Code of Criminal Procedure Article 717(E) and (F), relative to discovery in criminal cases; to provide for information that is excluded from disclosure; to prohibit disclosure of certain information outside of trial; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeffrey Wiley (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: First appeared in the Interim Calendar on 2/6/2026.
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IL bill #SB4003 • Last Action 02/06/2026
UTILITIES-RESTORE VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Illinois law concerning energy procurement and facility siting. It amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act to remove references to "energy storage projects." The Illinois Power Agency Act is significantly altered to mandate that the Agency develop new energy procurement plans using only "least-cost procurement," defined as a method that is cost-effective, reliable, and prudent, regardless of the power source. It also reduces the maximum percentage of customer bills that can be attributed to renewable energy resources and the Energy Transition Assistance Fund, while removing inflation adjustments for these charges. Importantly, the bill introduces a new requirement that commercial wind energy facilities, commercial solar energy facilities, and energy storage systems (defined as facilities with over 1,000 kilowatts of energy capacity, excluding those associated with commercial wind or solar facilities) must receive approval from the applicable local government if they are located within 1.5 miles of that government's jurisdiction. Additionally, the bill removes certain provisions related to energy storage systems from the Property Tax Code and the Counties Code, and it mandates that the Legislative Reference Bureau prepare a bill for the 2027 legislative session to conform existing statutes to these changes.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Finance Authority Act. Removes a provision concerning energy storage projects. Amends the Illinois Power Agency Act. Makes changes in provisions concerning legislative findings. Provides that, on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the Agency shall develop new energy procurement plans only through the method of least-cost procurement, regardless of the power source of the procurement, and only with the most reliable procurements possible. Defines "least-cost procurement" as the procurement of electric service in a manner that is cost-effective, reliable, and prudent. In provisions concerning the Planning and Procurement Bureau, provides that the total of renewable energy resources procured shall be reduced for all retail customers based on the amount necessary to limit the annual estimated average net increase due to the costs of these resources included in the amounts paid by eligible retail customers in connection with electric service to no more than 4.25% of the amount paid per kilowatthour by those customers during the year ending May 31, 2009 (removes provisions concerning an inflation adjustment). In provisions concerning the Energy Transition Assistance Fund, provides that the energy transition assistance charge shall not exceed 1.3% (instead of 1.45%) of the amount paid per kilowatthour by eligible retail customers during the year ending May 31, 2009. Removes provisions concerning an adjustment in the energy transition assistance charge for inflation. Provides that, notwithstanding any other law, no commercial wind energy facility, commercial solar energy facility, or energy storage system shall be built in the State without the construction of such facility first being approved by the applicable unit of local government if the facility is within 1.5 miles of that unit of local government. Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to prepare for introduction in the 2027 spring session of the General Assembly a bill effecting such changes in the statutes as may be necessary to conform the statutes to the changes in law made by the amendatory Act. Removes references to energy storage projects, energy storage resources, and energy storage systems. Amends the Property Tax Code and the Counties Code. Removes provisions concerning energy storage systems. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Chapin Rose (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB3585 • Last Action 02/05/2026
COUNTY WIND/SOLAR REGULATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Counties Code to establish new regulations for the siting of commercial wind energy facilities, commercial solar energy facilities, and energy storage facilities in unincorporated areas within a 3-mile radius of a municipality, requiring municipal approval for such facilities unless specific conditions are met, such as the municipality having determined that the land's soil productivity is not exceptionally high (Soil Productivity Index of 90 or greater) or that the facility operators have not violated environmental regulations like the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. The bill also mandates that commercial solar energy facilities must have sufficient fire hydrants as determined by the servicing fire department or county, and sets a minimum setback of 500 feet from the property line of non-residential zoned properties for commercial solar energy facilities and energy storage systems, with similar setbacks for energy storage systems from residential zoned properties. These provisions will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that a county may not approve the siting of a commercial wind energy facility, a commercial solar energy facility, an energy storage facility, or a combination thereof in an unincorporated area that is located within a 3-mile radius of a municipality, if: (1) the municipality has not approved the siting of the facility or facilities at that location; (2) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that any portion of the facility or facilities will be located on land with a Soil Productivity Index that is greater than or equal to 90; or (3) the county board or the corporate authorities of the municipality have determined that the owners or operators of the facility or facilities have failed to comply with one or more National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements for the site. Provides that the provisions apply regardless of whether the municipality has adopted zoning ordinances or is regulating wind farms and electric-generating wind devices under specified provisions of the Illinois Municipal Code. Requires each commercial solar energy facility to have the minimum number of fire hydrants required by ordinances governing the servicing fire department or fire protection district or, if there are no requirements by ordinances governing the servicing fire department or fire protection district, then the minimum number required by the county board. Allows a county to require a commercial solar energy facility to be sited at least 500 feet to the nearest point on the property line of the nonparticipating zoned residential. Provides that a county shall require an energy storage system to be sited at least 500 feet to the nearest point on the property line of the nonparticipating zoned residential. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sue Rezin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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KS bill #HB2728 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for certain energy facilities and limiting local governmental actions relating thereto
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas energy facility siting and permit certainty act, aims to streamline the process for approving and building energy facilities like power plants and storage systems by establishing uniform statewide standards set by the State Corporation Commission (SCC), which is the state agency responsible for regulating utilities and corporations. It clarifies that while local governments can still enforce reasonable land use rules, these rules cannot unduly burden or unreasonably delay energy projects, and any conflicts with state law will be resolved in favor of the state. The bill also imposes time limits on local governments for reviewing and acting on applications, generally requiring them to approve, approve with conditions, or deny an application within 120 days of accepting it as complete, and limits the duration of any local moratoriums (temporary suspensions) on accepting applications to 30 days without SCC approval, with a total maximum of 120 days unless further justified. Furthermore, it requires energy facilities to have a decommissioning plan, which details how the facility will be safely removed at the end of its life, and to maintain financial assurance, such as a bond or letter of credit, to cover the costs of this decommissioning. The bill also sets rules for judicial review of decisions, limiting who can challenge a decision to those with a direct interest and establishing venue for lawsuits, and prohibits SCC members and staff from engaging in private communications with applicants or opponents about the merits of a case unless disclosed on the public record.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning energy; relating to the siting and permitting of certain energy facilities; requiring the state corporation commission to establish uniform siting and permitting standards for such energy facilities; establishing requirements and timelines for local government actions relating to such energy facilities; requiring such energy facilities to establish a decommissioning plan and maintain financial assurance; prohibiting the imposition of requirements that impose an undue burden on the construction of an energy facility; establishing requirements for judicial review of agency actions and actions of local governments; prohibiting the commission from engaging in ex parte communications with energy facility applicants or opponents and requiring disclosure thereof; authorizing the commission to adopt rules and regulations.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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KS bill #HB2721 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Modifying an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act concerning software programs for electronic data processing.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies an exception to the Kansas Open Records Act, which is a law that generally requires public agencies to make their records available to the public. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for public agencies to maintain a public register that details the information they store on computer facilities and how that information can be accessed using existing computer programs, while still allowing them to keep software programs and their documentation confidential.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the open records act; relating to permissible exceptions to disclosure; modifying an exception to the open records act for software programs for electronic data processing and documentation thereof; eliminating a requirement that a public agency maintain a register accessible to the public that describes information such agency maintains on computer facilities and the form that such information can be made available using existing computer programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 45-221 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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WV bill #HB5205 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Requiring the State Board of Education to create model policies on the use of technology and artifical intelligence in a public school classroom
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the West Virginia Balance Act, requires the State Board of Education to develop model policies for the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in public schools, with AI defined as a machine-based system that makes predictions or decisions influencing environments. County school boards must adopt these policies, ensuring instructional technology is designed for educational use, free from distracting features, evidence-based, safe, and not a substitute for direct teaching. The bill also mandates that county boards minimize non-essential "screen-time" (time spent on devices without direct teacher interaction, excluding online student work) and provide parents with access to lists of digital tools, student devices, account credentials, and browsing history upon request. Furthermore, it requires resources for students with "technology-related learning difficulties," meaning persistent struggles learning through technology, and establishes guidelines for an "AI sandbox course," a controlled high school course for students to experiment with AI technologies, emphasizing ethical use and student safety. The State Board will also create a model AI use policy that encourages AI tools to reduce workload, requires educator approval of AI tools, prohibits independent AI grading or high-stakes decisions (like placement or discipline), and ensures students produce original work, with specific grade-level frameworks for technology use and internet access limitations.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the West Virginia Balance Act. The bill provides for artificial intelligence standards. The bill sets forth definitions. The bill sets forth a county board of education policy for the use of artificial intelligence. The bill creates definitions for artificial intelligence. The bill provides resources for a student with a technology-related learning difficulty. Finally, the bill creates an AI sandbox course.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jeffrey Stephens (R)*, Jeff Campbell (R), David Elliott Pritt (R), William Bell (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: To House Education
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NM bill #SB1 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Act
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, allowing physicians to obtain a license to practice medicine in multiple states through a streamlined process, provided they meet specific eligibility criteria and designate a "state of principal license" where they hold an unrestricted license. The compact establishes an "interstate commission" to oversee its administration, including setting rules, managing applications for "expedited licenses" (full, unrestricted licenses granted through the compact), and coordinating information sharing between member states. The bill also outlines procedures for joint investigations between state medical boards, disciplinary actions, and the appointment of New Mexico's representatives to the interstate commission, who will be responsible for posting commission bylaws, rules, documents, and minutes publicly. Importantly, the bill includes a contingent repeal provision: if a court finds that a commission rule or decision conflicts with New Mexico's Medical Practice Act regarding the scope of practice or unprofessional conduct, the state will withdraw from the compact. Additionally, employers are prohibited from requiring physicians to obtain licensure through the compact as a condition of employment.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO LICENSURE; ENACTING THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEXICO COMPACT COMMISSIONERS; REQUIRING THE PUBLIC POSTING OF INTERSTATE COMMISSION BYLAWS, RULES, DOCUMENTS AND MINUTES; ENACTING NEW SECTIONS OF THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT; PROVIDING FOR A CONTINGENT REPEAL OF THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Linda Trujillo (D)*, Gail Armstrong (R)*, Heather Berghmans (D)*, Pete Campos (D)*, Katy Duhigg (D), Nicole Tobiassen (R), Pamelya Herndon (D), Marian Matthews (D), Jay Block (R), Crystal Diamond Brantley (R), Joe Cervantes (D), Angel Charley (D), Natalie Figueroa (D), Bobby Gonzales (D), Carrie Hamblen (D), Martin Hickey (D), Leo Jaramillo (D), Wonda Johnson (D), Jenifer Jones (R), Steve Lanier (R), Cindy Nava (D), Debbie O'Malley (D), Michael Padilla (D), Gabriel Ramos (R), Antoinette Sedillo Lopez (D), Bill Soules (D), Liz Stefanics (D), Mimi Stewart (D), Peter Wirth (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/07/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 3 - Feb. 5
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NJ bill #S2289 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Encourages sharing of services; makes appropriations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws to encourage and streamline the sharing of services between local governments, aiming to reduce property taxes by lowering local expenses. It addresses delays caused by disputes over Civil Service rules and tenure by allowing the Civil Service Commission to relax certain provisions upon request, and it clarifies the powers of the Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission (LUARCC) to recommend consolidations and shared services, requiring LUARCC to conduct on-site consultations and estimate savings. While consolidation recommendations are not binding, municipalities must approve shared service recommendations within 14 months and implement them within 28 months, or risk losing State aid equal to the estimated savings, though exceptions exist if another municipality's actions prevent implementation. The bill also changes employee termination rules, removing the requirement for terminal leave payments for employees terminated for economy or efficiency and no longer requiring the Civil Service Commission to review employment reconciliation plans. It also repeals provisions that preserved tenure rights for police officers in certain shared service scenarios and introduces a pilot program in seven counties to study the sharing of services for tenured personnel. Furthermore, the bill appropriates funds for LUARCC's operations and for non-recurring costs associated with implementing consolidation and shared service plans.
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Bill Summary: This bill modifies the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act," sections 1 through 35 of P.L.2007, c.63 (C.40A:65-1 through C.40A:65-35), and the law governing the Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission, P.L.2007, c.54 (C.52:27D-501 et seq.) to encourage and facilitate the provision of local and regional services through shared service agreements and joint meeting contracts. The bill amends and supplements the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act" to expedite the resolution of disputes over Civil Service rules and tenure provisions, which are reportedly responsible for delaying the implementation of shared service agreements and joint contracts. The bill also makes a number of changes that affect employees of local units that enter into either a shared service agreement or a joint meeting. Most notably, local units would no longer be required to provide employees terminated for reasons of economy and efficiency with a terminal leave payment; the Civil Service Commission would no longer be required to review employment reconciliation plans; and certain provisions of Title 11A, Civil Service, of the New Jersey Statutes, could be relaxed by the Civil Service Commission upon request by the parties to the agreement. The local unit providing the service would have to decide which employees would transfer from a recipient local unit, subject to the provisions of any existing collective bargaining agreements within the affected local units. To that end, the bill would repeal certain provisions of the "Uniform Shared Services and Consolidation Act" that preserve the tenure rights of police officers. Under current law, the Local Unit Alignment, Reorganization and Consolidation Commission (LUARCC) examines the consolidation of municipalities, the merger of autonomous agencies into their parent municipal or county government, and the sharing of services between municipalities or between municipalities and other public entities. This bill clarifies LUARCC's powers to recommend the consolidation or merger of specific municipalities and autonomous agencies and the sharing of services between municipalities or between municipalities and other public entities. When considering a possible recommendation for consolidation or the sharing of services, the bill requires LUARCC to conduct at least five on-site consultation sessions in each local unit being studied, with the governing bodies, or their designees, and affected officials and other public entities under consideration for consolidation or the sharing of services. LUARCC would be required to include in every consolidation and shared services proposal an estimate of the savings that would result from the implementation of its recommendations. Once LUARCC recommends a sharing of services, it must hold a series of public hearings in each affected municipality. The State Treasurer would be required to certify LUARCC's basis for its fiscal analysis before LUARCC could submit a recommendation to a municipality. The municipality would then have the right to appeal LUARCC's estimate of savings resulting from a recommendation to the Commissioner of Community Affairs. The bill provides that a LUARCC consolidation recommendation would not be binding on a municipality and there would be no penalty for failing to implement the consolidation. However, the bill requires a municipality to approve a LUARCC recommendation for the sharing of services within 14 months of the recommendation, and implement the proposal within 28 months. A municipality could approve the recommendation by adoption of a resolution or ordinance or by adoption by the voters of the local unit. The bill allows a municipality to adopt a resolution or ordinance approving the recommendation subject to voter approval. If a municipality does not approve a LUARCC recommendation for the sharing of services, or does not make a good faith attempt to implement the recommendation within the required timeframes, it would be subject to a loss of State aid equal to LUARCC's estimated cost savings for implementing the recommendation. A municipality would not be subject to a reduction in State aid if it approved a recommendation for the sharing of services and the failure to implement the recommendation was due to the action or inaction of the governing body or voters of another local unit.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John McKeon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
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IL bill #SB3488 • Last Action 02/05/2026
WIND & SOLAR AFFECT WATER FLOW
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the owner of a commercial wind or solar energy facility to fully compensate landowners if the facility negatively impacts water flow on their property, adjacent land, or within a drainage district, including issues with drainage tiles. The Department of Agriculture will determine the amount of this compensation. Commercial wind energy facilities are defined as those with a generating capacity of 500 kilowatts or more, while commercial solar energy facilities are defined by the Property Tax Code, with specific exclusions for certain utility-scale projects. The bill also clarifies definitions for "facility owner," "participating property," and other related terms, and outlines various siting standards and requirements for these facilities, such as setback distances, sound limitations, and agricultural impact mitigation agreements.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the owner of a commercial wind energy facility or commercial solar energy facility must compensate landowners in full if the facility adversely affects the flow of water within the landowner's land, land adjoining landowner's land, or drainage district land, including, but not limited to, by affecting a drainage tile. Provides that the compensation shall be determined by the Department of Agriculture.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sally Turner (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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MO bill #SB1483 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary schools
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to elementary and secondary schools in Missouri, with a significant focus on charter schools and age requirements for school entry. It allows metropolitan and charter school districts to set kindergarten and first-grade entry ages between August 1st and October 1st, and ensures that students transferring between districts are still eligible if they met the age requirement in their previous school. The bill also clarifies how state aid is calculated and distributed for students attending charter schools, including provisions for charter schools that operate as local educational agencies. Additionally, it updates regulations regarding school board decision-making, allowing for delegation of certain authorities to the superintendent, and revises rules for selling or leasing school property, including provisions for property with minimal value and transfers to community groups or governmental entities. The bill also makes changes to the "Reading Instruction Act" to emphasize phonics and discourage the "three-cueing system" for word reading, and adjusts interest rate limitations for school bonds and notes.
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Bill Summary: Creates, repeals, and modifies provisions relating to elementary and secondary schools
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 01/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Henderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/02/2026
• Last Action: Second Read and Referred S Education Committee
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OR bill #HB4174 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Relating to public records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Department of Justice to conduct a study on public records, which are documents or information that are generally accessible to the public under state law. The department must then submit a report, potentially including legislative recommendations, to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly that deal with judicial matters by September 15, 2027. This requirement for the study and report will expire, or "sunset," on January 2, 2028.
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Bill Summary: The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Tells DOJ to study and report on public records. (Flesch Readability Score: 75.5). Requires the Department of Justice to study public records. Directs the department to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the judiciary no later than September 15, 2027. Sunsets on January 2, 2028.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules.
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VT bill #H0805 • Last Action 02/05/2026
An act relating to water resources of the State
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several changes to water resource management and land valuation, aiming to streamline permitting processes and offer tax relief for certain landowners. It would allow the Secretary of Natural Resources to issue general permits for activities with minor impacts on wetlands, stormwater runoff, and wastewater and potable water systems, provided a licensed engineer certifies compliance with rules. For owner-occupied residences, the bill mandates the Secretary to establish criteria for waiving or reducing permit requirements for potable water supply or wastewater systems if applicants demonstrate alternative solutions to mitigate harm or assume all liability for damages. Additionally, it introduces a tax valuation provision where a portion of a parcel owned by a state resident containing wetlands or "Tier 3 land" (land designated as part of a Tier 3 area under state law) would be taxed at the lesser of its fair market value or its use value as forest land. Finally, the bill exempts site visits by a District Commission or its members during the permitting process under 10 V.S.A. chapter 151 from open meeting requirements and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to authorize the Secretary of Natural Resources to issue general permits for stormwater discharges, wetlands activity, and wastewater systems and potable water supplies when the proposed activity will have a minor impact and a licensed engineer certifies that the proposed activity complies with the permit rules. The bill also would require the Secretary of Natural Resources to identify by rule criteria or technical standards for a potable water supply or wastewater system permit for an owner-occupied residence that shall be waived or reduced if the permit applicant can demonstrate alternative, engineered solutions that mitigate the possible harm from a failed wastewater system or potable water supply or the applicant files with the permit a statement assuming all liability for all damages incurred from the installation or failure of the wastewater system or potable water supply. In addition, the bill would require that a portion of a parcel owned by a resident of the State containing wetlands or Tier H.805 3 lands be valued for taxation at the lesser of the fair market value of the portion of the parcel or of the use value of forest land.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert North (R)*, Herb Olson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Environment Hearing (00:00:00 2/5/2026 )
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IL bill #SB3629 • Last Action 02/05/2026
CTY CD-COMMERCIAL WIND/SOLAR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Counties Code to exempt certain areas from the provisions of Public Act 102-1123, which established statewide standards for commercial wind and solar energy facilities. Specifically, the amendments made by Public Act 102-1123 will not apply to commercial wind energy developments, commercial solar energy developments, or energy storage developments located south of Interstate 70 and within the counties of Edwards, Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Perry, Randolph, St. Clair, Union, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, or White. This means that counties in these specified areas will not be bound by the statewide regulations concerning these types of energy projects as outlined in Public Act 102-1123.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. Provides that the amendments made by Public Act 102-1123 to provisions concerning commercial wind energy facilities and commercial solar energy facilities do not apply to a commercial wind energy development, a commercial solar energy development, or an energy storage development on property in that located South of Interstate 70 and Edwards County, Franklin County, Hamilton County, Jackson County, Jefferson County, Madison County, Monroe County, Perry County, Randolph County, St. Clair County, Union County, Wabash County, Washington County, Wayne County, or White County.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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NH bill #HB1746 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Subjecting taxpayer funded investigations to the right-to-know law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Right-to-Know law to require that any investigation funded wholly or partially by public money must be subject to public disclosure, with some important limitations. Specifically, public bodies can only redact portions of investigation records that are strictly necessary to comply with existing privacy protection laws like FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). The bill emphasizes that redactions must be narrowly tailored, meaning only the specific information legally required to be withheld can be removed. Importantly, the bill mandates that overall findings, conclusions, recommendations, and factual summaries cannot be entirely withheld just because some parts might need redaction. The bill also explicitly states that public officials and employees have no right to personal privacy protections when being investigated in their official capacities. The underlying rationale, as stated in the bill's findings, is that taxpayer-funded investigations fundamentally belong to the public, and excessive secrecy undermines governmental accountability and public trust. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it does not provide additional funding, it is expected to create some administrative costs for government agencies in implementing the new disclosure requirements.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires certain information from investigations funded using public money to be subject to the right-to-know-law.
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• Introduced: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Matt Sabourin (R)*, Keith Ammon (R), Glenn Bailey (R), Travis Corcoran (R), Michael Granger (R), Tim Mannion (R), Tom Mannion (R), Jim Spillane (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3
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IL bill #SB2754 • Last Action 02/05/2026
MUNI CD-SOUND INSULATION ODOR
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Municipal Code to clarify the responsibilities of municipalities that have implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program, which is designed to reduce noise from aircraft. Specifically, it mandates that if defective windows or doors installed under this program were found to have caused offensive odors *before* the program even began, the municipality must replace them. However, the bill also states that funds specifically from airport revenue cannot be used for replacing windows or doors if later testing as part of the same program found no offensive odors.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Illinois Municipal Code. Provides that a municipality that has implemented a Residential Sound Insulation Program to mitigate aircraft noise shall replace all windows and doors in homes where defective products were found to have caused offensive odors prior the initiation of the Residential Sound Insulation Program. Provides that airport revenue funds shall not be used to replace any windows or doors in homes where later testing done as part of the Residential Sound Insulation Program found no offensive odor.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis
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IL bill #SB3078 • Last Action 02/05/2026
LOC GOV-ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies regulations for energy storage systems, which are facilities that can store and release energy, by strengthening county oversight and requiring more detailed plans from facility owners. Key changes include mandating that farmland drainage plans address repairs to subsurface drainage using procedures from an agricultural impact mitigation agreement (an agreement between the facility owner and the Department of Agriculture outlining standards to protect farmland) and outlining procedures for surface drainage repair. Counties will now be required, rather than allowed, to demand a decommissioning plan (a plan for removing the facility at the end of its life) and specific operational reports, hazard analyses, emergency plans, and warning information that comply with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards. The bill also clarifies that energy storage system owners must enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement per system and requires these agreements to include specific plans for land restoration and drainage. Furthermore, owners of commercial renewable energy facilities, including energy storage systems, must make their signed agricultural impact mitigation agreements available on-site during construction or deconstruction activities.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Counties Code. In provisions concerning energy storage systems, provides that the farmland drainage plan that a facility owner must file with a county shall include, among other things, plans to repair any subsurface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction using procedures outlined in the agricultural impact mitigation agreement (rather than outlined in the decommissioning plan) and procedures for the repair and restoration of surface drainage affected during construction or deconstruction. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require a facility owner to provide a decommissioning plan to the county. Makes changes to the requirements of a decommissioning plan. Provides that a county shall (rather than may) require the facility owner to submit to the county (i) a commercial operation a commissioning report meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (ii) a hazard mitigation analysis meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; (iii) an emergency operations plan meeting specified requirements of specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association; and (iv) a warning that complies with specified publications of the National Fire Protection Association. Provides that the energy storage system owner shall enter into one agricultural impact mitigation agreement for each energy storage system. Requires the agricultural impact mitigation agreement for an energy storage system to include specified plans. Requires a commercial renewable energy facility owner to make available a copy of the signed agricultural impact mitigation agreement at the site of the commercial renewable energy facility during any construction or deconstruction activities. Makes other changes.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Christopher Belt (D)*, Doris Turner (D), Dale Fowler (R), Jil Tracy (R), Dave Syverson (R), Terri Bryant (R), Li Arellano (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.
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NE bill #LB1145 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Change provisions relating to notice requirements for a meeting of a public body under the Open Meetings Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act, which governs how public bodies in Nebraska conduct their meetings to ensure transparency, by changing the requirements for public notice. Specifically, it mandates that public bodies must designate a method for providing advance public notice of their meetings, which must be recorded in their minutes, and for certain public bodies, it requires at least twice-yearly notice of their regular meeting schedules, locations, and the designated notice method, published in a legal newspaper of general circulation within their jurisdiction. The bill also clarifies procedures for when a newspaper cannot publish a notice, requiring the public body to post it on its website, request a statewide website post, and place it in a conspicuous public location, while maintaining records of these actions. Additionally, it outlines specific conditions and exceptions for public bodies to hold meetings via virtual conferencing, allowing for remote participation by members and the public, and specifies that electronic communication should not be used to bypass the act's transparency requirements.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Open Meetings Act; to amend section 84-1411, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to notice requirements for a meeting of a public body under the act; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Lonowski (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 2/5/2026 Room 1507)
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NM bill #SB53 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Community & Health Info Safety & Privacy Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Community and Health Information Safety and Privacy Act," aims to strengthen privacy protections for New Mexico residents by establishing new rules for "covered entities" (businesses offering online services that collect or use personal data) and "service providers" (entities that process data on behalf of covered entities). Key provisions include requiring companies to set default privacy settings to the highest level of privacy, provide clear privacy information and tools for consumers to manage their data, and implement reasonable security measures. The bill specifically addresses the data of minors, mandating stricter privacy settings and limiting contact from unknown users for those under 18. It prohibits certain practices like profiling by default and processing sensitive personal data for targeted advertising or brokerage without explicit "opt-in" consent, which must be clearly explained and can be withdrawn. Consumers are granted rights to access, correct, delete, and transmit their personal data, with covered entities required to respond to these requests within specific timeframes. The act also prohibits companies from retaliating against consumers for exercising their privacy rights and makes any contractual waivers of these rights void. Violations can result in significant civil penalties per affected consumer, and individuals can bring legal action to enforce their rights, with the Attorney General also empowered to take enforcement actions. The bill provides exceptions for data already protected by other federal privacy laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) and Gramm-Leach-Bliley, and clarifies that it does not apply to government entities or certain emergency situations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO PRIVACY; STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS BY ENACTING THE COMMUNITY AND HEALTH INFORMATION SAFETY AND PRIVACY ACT; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING DUTIES FOR COVERED ENTITIES; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS; PROHIBITING CERTAIN USES OF CONSUMER DATA; PROVIDING RIGHTS TO CONSUMERS; ESTABLISHING LIMITATIONS ON PROCESSING OF CONSUMER DATA; PROHIBITING WAIVERS OF RIGHTS AND RETALIATORY DENIALS OF SERVICE; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Angel Charley (D)*, Chris Chandler (D)*, Marianna Anaya (D)*, Leo Jaramillo (D), Pamelya Herndon (D), Carrie Hamblen (D), Linda López (D), Sarah Silva (D), Liz Stefanics (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: SHPAC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
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IL bill #HB2882 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-RESPONSE PERIODS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify response time requirements for public records requests. Currently, public bodies must respond to a records request within 5 business days, but the bill extends this to 15 business days. Additionally, the time for extending a response is increased from 5 to 10 business days. The bill allows extensions for various reasons, such as records being stored in multiple locations, requiring extensive search efforts, needing review by specialized personnel, or requiring consultation with other public bodies. For commercial requests, the response time is extended from 21 to 30 business days. The bill maintains provisions that if a public body fails to respond within the specified timeframes, they cannot charge fees for providing the records and cannot claim the request is unduly burdensome. These changes aim to provide public bodies more flexibility in processing complex or voluminous records requests while still maintaining transparency and accountability in government record access.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that each public body shall, promptly, either comply with or deny a request for public records within 15 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request, unless extended for an additional 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) for specified reasons. Provides that commercial requests must be responded to within 30 business days (rather than 21 working days).
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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IL bill #HB2890 • Last Action 02/05/2026
OPEN MTGS-NOTICE OF CHANGES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to simplify and modernize the requirements for notifying the public about changes to regular meeting dates. Currently, public bodies are required to provide notice of meeting date changes by publishing in a newspaper or, for smaller local governmental units, by posting notices in at least three prominent places. The bill eliminates these existing notification methods and instead mandates that public bodies post notices of meeting date changes on their official websites. The bill maintains the existing requirement of providing at least 10 days' notice before changing a regular meeting date and continues to require that notice be posted at the public body's principal office or the building where the meeting will be held. This change aims to make meeting information more accessible by leveraging digital platforms, potentially reducing administrative costs associated with newspaper publications while ensuring that the public can more easily find up-to-date information about government meetings.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Open Meetings Act. In provisions regarding notice of changes to regular meeting dates, deletes requirements for publication in a newspaper or, in certain cases, posting in at least 3 prominent places within the governmental unit. Adds a requirement that notice of changes to regular meeting dates shall also be posted on the website of the public body.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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IL bill #HB2883 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-PUBLIC INFORMATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to change how public bodies must make certain information available to the public. Specifically, the bill requires each public body to post a brief description of itself on its website, instead of displaying this information at its administrative or regional offices. The description must include details such as the body's purpose, organizational structure, total operating budget, number and location of offices, approximate number of employees, and information about any advisory boards, commissions, or committees that guide or oversee its operations. If a public body does not have a website, it must continue to display this information at its administrative or regional offices. The goal of this amendment appears to be increasing public access to information about government entities by leveraging online platforms, making it easier for citizens to learn about the structure and function of various public bodies.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides the each public body shall post a brief description of itself and other specified information on its website (rather than at each of its administrative or regional offices). Provides that, if a public body does not maintain a website, it shall also post that information at each of its administrative or regional offices.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D), Harry Benton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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IL bill #SB3564 • Last Action 02/05/2026
POLICE-FACIAL RECOGNITION ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Facial Recognition Technology in Law Enforcement Act," establishes new regulations for the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies in Illinois. It mandates that agencies using this technology must conduct compliance audits and report their findings to the Illinois State Police, who will then publish a report every five years assessing the technology's accuracy, reliability, and implementation rates across the state. The bill significantly restricts how facial recognition technology can be used, prohibiting its application to analyze images of individuals engaged in constitutionally protected activities unless there's reasonable suspicion of a crime, for real-time identification, or solely based on protected characteristics like political beliefs, lawful activities, race, or other personal attributes. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to require the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to develop a model policy and curriculum for training officers on facial recognition and other emerging technologies, and mandates that administrative law judges overseeing officer decertification hearings be trained on technological tools and their potential biases. Crucially, the bill states that results from facial recognition technology alone cannot be the sole basis for establishing probable cause for an arrest or search warrant, meaning law enforcement must have other independent evidence to meet this legal standard.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Facial Recognition Technology in Law Enforcement Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency that uses facial recognition technology shall conduct a compliance audit regarding implementation of the policies established under the Act. Requires the Illinois State Police to publish a report that may contain recommendations for updates in local policies regarding the use of facial recognition technology, overall rates of implementation of policies outlined in the Act, and an assessment of the accuracy and reliability of facial recognition technology used by law enforcement agencies in this State. Provides that facial recognition technology shall not be used by law enforcement agencies or law enforcement officers to analyze an image or recording of individuals (1) engaged in activity that is protected under the United States Constitution or the Illinois Constitution unless there is reasonable suspicion that the individual is actively committing a crime, is about to commit a crime, or has already committed a crime; (2) for the purpose of real or live-time identification of an image or recording; or (3) solely based on an individual's political or social beliefs, the individual's engagement in lawful activities, or the individual's race, color, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender, disability, national origin, or housing status. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Requires the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board to publish a model statewide policy and curriculum regarding the use of facial recognition technology and other emerging technologies. In provisions concerning the decertification of law enforcement officers, requires administrative law judges presiding over decertification hearings to be trained in, among other things, technological tools that law enforcement officers use in criminal procedures. Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that results generated by facial recognition technology shall not serve as the sole basis to establish probable cause for a warrant for arrest or a search warrant. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Adriane Johnson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB2885 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-EMPLOYEE LIABILITY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to expand liability protection for public bodies and their employees when disclosing records. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 9.5 of the existing law to clarify that not only public bodies, but also individual officers and employees of public bodies, are immune from legal liabilities when they disclose records in accordance with an opinion issued by the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor. This provision means that if a public body or its staff release documents following a formal opinion from the Attorney General about the appropriateness of disclosure, they cannot be sued or penalized for that disclosure. The bill provides additional protection for government employees who might otherwise be hesitant to release public records due to potential personal legal risks. The change reinforces the Act's goal of promoting transparency by reducing potential personal legal barriers to information disclosure while ensuring that such disclosures are guided by official legal interpretations.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body and any officer or employee of a public body (rather than only a public body) that discloses records in accordance with an opinion of the Attorney General is immune from all liabilities by reason thereof and shall not be liable for penalties under the Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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NY bill #S09131 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Relates to data broker regulation; prohibits the acquisition of personally identifiable information through fraudulent means; requires a data broker to develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive information security program; requires data brokers operating in the state of New York to register with the attorney general.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for "data brokers," which are defined as businesses that knowingly collect and sell "personally identifiable information" (PII) to third parties, with some exceptions for businesses that primarily provide directory assistance or public safety alerts. The bill prohibits acquiring PII through fraudulent means or for purposes like stalking, harassment, fraud, or unlawful discrimination. It mandates that data brokers develop and maintain a comprehensive information security program with administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to their business size and the data they handle, including employee training, risk assessments, and measures to prevent unauthorized access. Furthermore, any data broker operating in New York must register annually with the Attorney General, paying a $100,000 fee and providing detailed information about their data collection, sale, and opt-out practices, including specific categories of sensitive data collected and whether data has been shared with foreign entities, governments, or AI developers. Violations of these provisions will be subject to enforcement and civil penalties under existing New York consumer protection laws, and the act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to data broker regulation
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
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IL bill #SB3723 • Last Action 02/05/2026
INTERNET GAMING ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Internet Gaming Act, establishes a framework for legal online gambling in Illinois, authorizing licensed operators to offer internet games, which are defined as online versions of casino games, slot machines, poker, or table games, but specifically excluding sports wagering and fantasy contests. The Act mandates that internet gaming can only be provided by an "Internet gaming licensee" (a licensed casino or organization) or an "Internet management service provider" (a licensed business that operates the online platform) that has a contract with a licensee, with each licensee allowed to operate up to three distinct brands, known as "Internet gaming skins." Key provisions include requirements for the online gaming platform to verify player age (21 or older) and location within Illinois or a permissible jurisdiction, the establishment of secure "Internet wagering accounts" for players, and the implementation of responsible gaming measures like self-exclusion databases and player-imposed limits. The bill also imposes a 25% "privilege tax" on the adjusted gross gaming revenue (total wagers minus winnings) generated by internet gaming, with funds going to the State Gaming Fund, and requires licensees to report on and strive for diversity in their procurement and spending. Furthermore, the Act grants the Illinois Gaming Board (the "Board") the authority to regulate internet gaming, adopt emergency rules for its implementation, and clarifies that local governments cannot regulate or tax this activity, asserting state control. The bill also allows for the acceptance of out-of-state wagers under certain conditions, such as reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions, and requires primary servers for internet gaming platforms to be located within the state after one year.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Internet Gaming Act. Authorizes an Internet gaming operator to offer Internet gaming in accordance with the provisions of the Act. Provides that Internet gaming shall only be offered by an Internet gaming license or an Internet management service provider that has contracted with an Internet gaming licensee. Provides that an Internet gaming licensee shall offer no more than 3 individually branded Internet gaming skins. Provides that an Internet management service provider may conduct Internet gaming on its own Internet gaming platform pursuant to the agreement between the provider and an Internet gaming licensee and in accordance with the rules of the Board and the provisions of the Act. Includes provisions for: requirements of an Internet gaming platform; Internet waging accounts; license requirements; age verification, location, and responsible gaming; diversity goals in procurement and spending by Internet gaming licensees; acceptance of out-of-state wagers; and limitations on home rule units. Provides that a 25% privilege tax is imposed on Internet gaming to be deposited into the State Gaming Fund. Authorizes the adoption of emergency rules to implement the Act and makes conforming changes in the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Ram Villivalam (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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NE bill #LB898 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Change which political subdivisions may use virtual conferencing for meetings under the Open Meetings Act and change related requirements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Nebraska's Open Meetings Act to expand the types of political subdivisions, or "public bodies," that can hold meetings using virtual conferencing, which allows participants to join remotely via technology like video calls. Previously, only specific entities like state agencies, certain interlocal cooperation organizations, and natural resources districts could use virtual conferencing under certain conditions. This bill broadens that permission to most public bodies, provided they meet new requirements. These requirements include giving advance public notice that includes a dial-in number or link to the virtual meeting, ensuring at least one physical meeting site is available with a representative present, making meeting documents accessible both physically and electronically, and for statewide elected or appointed bodies (unless advisory), limiting virtual meetings to no more than half of their total meetings per year. The bill also clarifies that certain entities, like those involved in electricity or natural gas sales through interlocal cooperation, or those whose members are not elected or appointed statewide, can hold more than half of their meetings virtually, as long as they hold at least one in-person meeting annually. Additionally, the bill makes changes to public notice requirements for meetings and addresses specific regulations for privately developed renewable energy generation facilities, including public meeting requirements and security bonds for decommissioning.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to open meetings; to amend sections 70-1014, 70-1014.02, and 84-1411, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to virtual conferencing; and to repeal the original sections.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Lonowski (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Government, Military and Veterans Affairs Hearing (13:30:00 2/5/2026 Room 1507)
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IL bill #HB2884 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-CLOSED MTG MINUTES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify the process for filing lawsuits related to denied public records requests, specifically for minutes or verbatim records of closed meetings. Under the new provision, if a requester is denied access to minutes from a closed meeting that have not been previously made public, they must wait 60 days before filing a lawsuit. This 60-day waiting period begins either when the public body receives the request or after the Public Access Counselor issues a binding or non-binding opinion, whichever occurs later. The waiting period is intended to provide an opportunity for the requested records to be reviewed according to the Open Meetings Act. This change aims to create a more structured and deliberative process for resolving disputes over access to government meeting records, giving public bodies additional time to review and potentially release documents before litigation begins.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that, if the denial of a request includes a request for minutes or a verbatim record of a meeting of the public body closed to the public as provided in the Open Meetings Act that have not been previously made available for public inspection, suit may be filed under a specified provision only after a 60-day period following (i) the receipt of the request by the public body or (ii) the issuance of a binding or non-binding opinion from the Public Access Counselor, whichever is later, to allow for review of the requested records as provided under the Open Meetings Act.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D), Harry Benton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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IL bill #SB3647 • Last Action 02/05/2026
ALEXANDER/PULASKI MEDICAL DIST
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Act, creating a new medical district encompassing specific areas in Alexander and Pulaski Counties, from the City of Cairo to north of the City of Pulaski, with boundaries defined by rivers and specific roads. A Commission of the District, composed of 12 appointed members and 3 ex officio members (designees of the Directors of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Public Health, and Human Services), will be responsible for its operation, with the purpose of attracting and retaining academic centers, healthcare facilities, medical research, and high-technology enterprises. The bill outlines the Commission's powers, including contracting, suing and being sued (except in tort actions, which go to the Court of Claims), acquiring and managing property through purchase, gift, or eminent domain (with specific exceptions for certain existing medical and residential properties), and constructing or improving various medical and related facilities. It also details provisions for grants, loans, appropriations, relocation assistance, property disposition, public hearings, rule-making, and judicial review of Commission decisions. Furthermore, the bill amends the Eminent Domain Act to clarify the district's eminent domain powers, the State Finance Act to create an "Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Income Fund," and the Court of Claims Act to include the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Commission among entities for which tort claims are handled by the Court of Claims, and to update references to various medical district commissions. The Act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Act. Creates the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District covering specified areas from the City of Cairo to north of the City of Pulaski in Alexander County and Pulaski County. Creates the Commission of the District with 9 appointed commissioners and 3 ex officio commissioners. Contains provisions related to the operation of the District; rights and powers of the District and Commission; acquisition, management, and disposition of property; and other provisions. Amends the Eminent Domain Act and State Finance Act. Makes conforming changes. Amends the Court of Claims Act. Replaces a reference to a dissolved medical district commission with the Alexander/Pulaski Medical District Commission and the other existing medical district commissions. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB2888 • Last Action 02/05/2026
FOIA-FEES AND COSTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by modifying the provisions related to fees for public records requests. Specifically, the bill removes the requirement for public bodies to provide an accounting of personnel hours when charging fees for voluminous electronic record requests. Under the current law, when a public body imposes fees for large electronic record requests (based on data size and format), they must provide a detailed breakdown of fees, costs, and personnel hours. The new version eliminates the mandate to report personnel hours, while still requiring an accounting of fees and costs. The bill maintains existing provisions that allow public bodies to charge for the actual cost of purchasing recording media, with some protections for requesters such as no charge for the first 50 pages of black and white copies and no fees for the first 8 hours of personnel search time. The changes aim to simplify the fee accounting process for public bodies when responding to large electronic record requests, particularly those with a commercial purpose.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. In provisions regarding the authority to charge fees and the imposition of a fee for a voluminous request, removes requirements for an accounting of all personnel hours in connection with the request for public records.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Margaret A. DeLaRosa
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NY bill #S09141 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Relates to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of workforce development and education programs in the state.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a wage data clearinghouse, a central hub for analyzing data to assess how well workforce development and education programs are working in the long term. This clearinghouse will use existing unemployment insurance data, as well as other labor, education, and workforce development information, to identify program successes, pinpoint areas where training is lacking to meet job demands, and research ways to improve long-term employment for New Yorkers, especially those who are unemployed or underemployed. The clearinghouse will be managed by an academic institution with expertise in labor data analysis, selected through a competitive process, and will receive up to $600,000 annually in funding. The Department of Labor will provide the clearinghouse with all available unemployment insurance and wage data, and strict privacy rules will apply to protect personally identifiable information. A statewide advisory board, composed of representatives from various state agencies, educational institutions, and the public, will set the clearinghouse's research priorities. The clearinghouse will then release reports and aggregated data to the Department of Labor for public posting, and the program's effectiveness will be evaluated periodically.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the labor law, in relation to the establishment of a wage data clearinghouse
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• Introduced: 02/05/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jessica Ramos (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO LABOR
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NY bill #S01239 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Enacts the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"; prohibits certain food additives and food color additives; provides that in an action to enforce compliance, the recognition by the federal food and drug administration of any of these substances as safe may not be alleged as a defense; establishes requirements for the reporting of GRAS (generally recognized as safe) substances.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act", which introduces several significant regulations related to food additives and substances in New York State. Specifically, the bill prohibits the manufacture, sale, distribution, or use of three specific food additives (FD&C Red No. 3, Potassium bromate, and Propylparaben) one year after the law's effective date. The bill establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) substances, mandating that companies submit detailed reports to the state commissioner of agriculture and markets before using new GRAS substances in food. These reports must include extensive information about the substance's safety, dietary exposure, manufacturing process, and potential risks. The commissioner is required to create a public, searchable database of these GRAS substance reports, which must be transparent while protecting legitimate trade secrets. The law provides some exemptions for small businesses, certain existing FDA-recognized substances, and retail vendors who already have stock on hand. The bill aims to enhance food safety transparency by requiring more rigorous documentation and public disclosure of food additives and their potential health impacts.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to enacting the "food safety and chemical disclosure act"
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*, Luis Sepúlveda (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Patricia Fahy (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Kristen Gonzalez (D), Brad Hoylman (D), Robert Jackson (D), Rachel May (D), Zellnor Myrie (D), Peter Oberacker (R), Steve Rhoads (R), Christopher Ryan (D), Jessica Scarcella-Spanton (D), Bill Weber (R), Alexis Weik (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: referred to agriculture
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NJ bill #S3348 • Last Action 02/05/2026
The "Owners' Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities Act."
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the "Owners' Rights and Obligations in Shared Ownership Communities Act," aims to update and strengthen protections for residents of condominiums, cooperatives, and planned developments, often referred to as "shared ownership communities" or "common interest communities." Key provisions include requiring developers to provide prospective buyers with a more standardized and easily understandable Public Offering Statement (POS), which details crucial information about the community's governance, obligations, and potential liabilities. The bill removes exemptions for smaller communities from disclosure requirements, ensuring all purchasers receive adequate information. It also establishes a new "Commission on Shared Ownership Communities" to act as a state resource, provide educational materials, and coordinate low-cost alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to help resolve conflicts between owners and associations. Furthermore, the bill standardizes governance practices to promote transparency and democracy within homeowners' associations, introduces an "Owners' Coordinating Council" to give residents earlier input during the developer's control period, and shifts oversight of developer disclosures to a new "Bureau of Homebuyers Protection" within the Division of Consumer Affairs. The bill also revises developer fees from a flat rate to a per-unit percentage of the sales price, which is expected to lower fees for lower-priced homes.
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Bill Summary: It has been more than 40 years since the Legislature enacted "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act," (PREDFDA), P.L.1977, c.419 (C.45:22A-21 et seq.) to provide State oversight of the marketing of planned developments to prospective purchasers, through a review of documents and advertisements, as well as requiring that certain disclosures be made by a developer to a buyer. Marketing techniques are important because membership in a homeowner association is mandatory for a purchaser of a home in community which has shared property and facilities, such as a condominium, cooperative, or a single family home in a planned development. The shared property of such communities is owned collectively by all of the individual home purchasers. These communities are referred to as "shared ownership communities" in the bill and are often known as common interest communities. It has also been more than 10 years since the Assembly Task Force to Study Homeowners' Associations released its report containing more than 30 recommendations calling for changes in the laws, in order to provide more protections for homeowners. This bill addresses most of those recommendations, as well as updating the laws requiring disclosure by developers and clarifying the powers and obligations of governing boards of associations and the rights of owners living in such communities. The bill revises the manner in which information should be provided prospective purchasers through the Public Offering Statement, (POS) a document required to be provided to prospective purchasers by developers of such communities. Although New Jersey's statutes require certain disclosures by a developer during the sales phase of shared ownership communities, these disclosures have too often been inadequate to properly inform prospective purchasers. Items which are likely to be of extreme importance to a purchaser, such as obligations, governance structures, potential future liabilities, restrictions, or, even in some cases, hidden loans on the part of a developer to the association, may be buried deep within the document, and not disclosed adequately, if at all. The sheer volume of information, which varies widely by developers on matters which could be standardized, also hinders adequate review by the State. The bill requires the POS, and the registration of developments process, to be revised and streamlined. A developer will be required to submit information on standardized forms and in an electronic format. Governance structures will be standardized and developers allowed to highlight variations that they wish to apply. Processing times for registrations of developments will be reduced under the bill from 90 to 45 days for standardized submissions. The information in the Public Offering Statement to be disclosed to a prospective purchaser will be revised to be quickly accessed by the reader, as well as indexed under logical headings, such as pets, parking, restrictions and fees. An executive summary of the offering is required to be made in plain language, explaining the rights, liabilities, obligations and governing form applicable to the association. The bill also addresses the problem that planned communities with fewer than 100 units have been exempted from registration under the act. This has been interpreted by the administering agency as exempting developers from providing a POS, thus providing no protections for purchasers in smaller communities. The exemption has also been extended by regulations to all low and moderate income (Mount Laurel) communities of any size. Exemption from the PREDFDA also clouds many other issues, such as when a developer of a planned community must turn over the assets to the homeowners. The bill removes these exemptions, and requires a Public Offering Statement for every prospective purchaser in a planned community. The regressive flat rate development charge currently charged to developers of planned communities is replaced under the bill with a per unit fee of 3/100 of one percent (.0003) of the sales price. These fees are currently required to be used to defray the costs of the State's review under the statute, and will continue to be used for that purpose, as well as to offset costs for other homeowner protections added by the bill. The change from a flat rate fee to a per unit fee will result in lower fees on lower priced homes, and in most instances will result in decreased fees being paid per development than is the case now. In addition, the bill addresses problems which arise in what may be termed the "governance" stage of a homeowners' association. After the developer has sold at least 75 percent of the homes planned for the community, total control of the management of the commonly-owned property is transferred from the developer to the home owners in the community. Experience shows that owners are not adequately prepared for this event. The bill allows owners to have earlier exposure to operational issues and input into governance matters, as well as requires boards to adopt principles of democratic and transparent governance. The bill requires the creation of an owners' coordinating council in each association, consisting of at least three owners, during the time period that the developer controls the voting interest of the association governing board. The owners' coordinating council will function as a steering committee for owners, and serve as the election monitor when owners other than the developer are entitled by statute to be elected as voting members of the governing board. In addition, the owners' council will be permitted to bring claims to a commission formed under the bill, on matters affecting construction deficiencies in the common elements during the period of developer control. The inability of owners to file warranty claims concerning defects in common elements was found to be a problem by the State Commission of Investigation in its report of abuses in the new home construction industry. The bill addresses the inconsistency in various statutes affecting owners' rights in different types of shared ownership communities, by amending the laws to eliminate these inconsistencies. The bill creates a commission in, but not of, the Department of Law and Public Safety, to serve as a State resource center, liaison and educational resource to owners and their shared ownership community associations, and to coordinate low cost, reliable alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services to these associations. The commission will also serve as a hearing entity concerning violations of statutory law pertaining to associations. The commission is modeled after a very successful program created by Montgomery County, Maryland for homeowner associations under its jurisdiction. The bill addresses a critical need of the many owners whose associations have not provided any ADR or ADR which is not impartial. Many associations have adopted a process too biased or expensive to serve as a viable alternative to litigation. Because associations can charge each owner the cost of the board's attorney as a common expense, many boards are quick to invite litigation, rather than amicably resolve disputes. In some instances, even when a board's actions blatantly violate bylaws, or are flagrantly illegal, State and local officials are often unwilling or unable to get involved, citing the "private" nature of such communities. This places an undue financial burden on individual owners, many of whom are senior citizens on fixed incomes. The bill also addresses the general lack of information about community associations, and a lack of standards for the manner in which they may operate. The commission created by the bill and the State entity responsible for oversight of marketing of new homes is charged with creating a booklet providing detailed information to owners concerning general information, State and federal laws, resources available, and the standards of governance established for association governing boards. The commission will also be responsible for posting the information to a web site. The commission is also required under the bill to promulgate standards for transparent and democratic governance in the operation of shared ownership communities. The standards may be more specific than the provisions of the bill, but must comport with the Legislature's intent to foster open, democratic processes in such communities. The funding for the activities of the commission and the alternative dispute resolution services will come from fees already collected and earmarked for protections of owners under the "The Planned Real Estate Development Full Disclosure Act." The bill requires that all associations provide certain information annually to the Commission on Shared Ownership Communities. There is no fee to file under the bill, but those associations that do not provide the information will not be eligible as qualified private communities to seek reimbursement from their municipality for services provided to them, such as trash, leaf and snow removal, and, in addition, will not be permitted to impose fines upon members, or to receive approval to file liens based on fines imposed. In order to recognize the governmental nature of homeowners associations, and to provide the best enforcement of statutory protections for prospective homebuyers in shared ownership communities, the bill moves the responsibility for the "The Planned Real Estate Development Act" to a new bureau within the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety, to be known as the "Bureau of Homebuyers Protection." The Division of Consumer Affairs currently has significant experience in administering consumer protection programs; for example it has the responsibility for overseeing the "Home Improvement Contractor's Registration Act" and "the consumer fraud act." In addition, relocating homebuyer protections will help to minimize conflicts of interests concerning builders under other programs in the Department of Community Affairs, such as its role as the enforcer of construction codes, licensing of code inspectors, and overseeing the "New Home Warranty Program."
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shirley Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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VT bill #H0721 • Last Action 02/05/2026
An act relating to juvenile proceedings, criminal procedures, and forensic facilities for criminal justice-involved individuals
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several changes to juvenile and criminal proceedings, including increasing the number of serious offenses ("Big 14 offenses") that are handled in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court rather than the Family Division for juveniles, and repealing the "Raise the Age" initiative for 19-year-old offenders, meaning they will be treated as adults. It also transfers jurisdiction over youthful offender proceedings to the Criminal Division and requires courts to expedite motions to transfer cases between the Family and Criminal Divisions. The bill introduces new restrictions on suspended, deferred, or supervised sentences for individuals with prior escape convictions or multiple felony convictions, and for those who have previously violated probation or had furlough revoked, unless compelling reasons are documented. It also mandates written findings if a prosecutor's objection to a deferred sentence is overruled, and changes how criminal history records for deferred sentences are handled, moving from expungement to sealing upon completion. Furthermore, the bill redefines how recidivism (the rate at which convicted criminals re-offend) is calculated, establishes a system to classify repeat offenders, and repeals provisions for earned time and midpoint probation reviews. A new forensic facility will be established for certain individuals involved in the criminal justice system, and misdemeanor charges will be dismissed if a person found incompetent to stand trial remains inactive in the system for a period equal to or longer than the maximum sentence for the offense, unless it's against the interests of justice. Finally, the bill limits the applicability of evidence rules in proceedings related to competency restoration and conditional release from forensic facilities.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to increase the number of Big 14 offenses that commence in the Criminal Division of the Superior Court rather than the Family Division when committed by a juvenile; repeal the Raise the Age initiative for offenders who are 19 years of age; transfer jurisdiction over youthful offender proceedings from the Family Division to the Criminal Division; require the court to prioritize and expedite motions to transfer juvenile proceedings between the Criminal and Family Divisions; establish procedures for bail revocation and an appeal of a denial of a request to revoke bail; prohibit the court from ordering a sentence that is suspended, deferred, or served as a supervised sentence if a person has a prior conviction for escape or three or more convictions for a felony listed crime unless the court makes findings on the record that there are compelling reasons why such a sentence will serve the interests of justice and protect the public; prohibit the court from suspending a sentence for a person who has previously been found to have violated probation, been unsatisfactorily discharged from H.721 probation, or had furlough revoked unless the court makes findings on the record that there are compelling reasons why such a sentence will serve the interests of justice and protect the public; require the court to make written findings if the court orders a deferred sentence over the objections of the prosecutor; require that criminal history records related to deferred sentences are sealed instead of expunged upon completion of the sentence; prohibit the court from reducing the sentence for a conviction of a listed crime if the defendant has three or more convictions for a listed crime or five or more pending criminal charges; redefine how recidivism is calculated; establish a graduated classification system to track persons who recidivate; establish definitions, calculations, and classification systems to measure persons who commit repeat violent offenses; repeal the statutes providing earned time and midpoint probation review for sentenced offenders; establish a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved individuals; require the court, unless contrary to the interests of justice, to dismiss misdemeanor charges against a person who has been found incompetent to stand trial if, after the finding of incompetence, the case remains inactive for a continuous period of time equal to or greater than the maximum sentence for the offense; and limit the applicability of the Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings involving competency restoration and granting or revoking conditional release from a forensic facility. H.721
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Tom Burditt (R)*, Pattie McCoy (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Corrections and Institutions Hearing (00:00:00 2/5/2026 )
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MD bill #SB114 • Last Action 02/05/2026
3-1-1 Systems - Expansion Program and Oversight Board - Establishment
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a 3-1-1 Nonemergency Community Information and Referral Systems program and an associated Oversight Board in Maryland. The bill defines key terms such as "Artificial Intelligence" (AI), "Chatbot" (a conversational AI program for text or voice interaction), "Voicebot" (a conversational AI program for voice interaction), and "3-1-1 System" (a nonemergency government service line). The Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board will be created within the Maryland Information Network and will consist of legislative members, gubernatorial appointees with expertise in AI and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and representatives from various state agencies, local government organizations, and counties. The Board's responsibilities include designating counties for the program, establishing evaluation criteria, selecting vendors, ensuring 3-1-1 systems align with best practices, approving marketing strategies, implementing the program, and developing statewide data standards. The bill mandates the establishment of a 3-1-1 program to evaluate and expand the use of these systems, requiring the Board to designate specific counties to participate. By June 30, 2027, chatbots with multilingual support and GIS integration must be established in participating counties, and by December 1, 2028, voicebots with similar capabilities, including the ability to transfer calls to emergency and mental health lines, will be implemented. The bill also requires the Board to submit reports on the program's progress, including data on call deflection, user satisfaction, costs, and recommendations for expansion, with a comprehensive plan for statewide implementation due by July 1, 2028. The Act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Maryland 3-1-1 Oversight Board in the Maryland Information Network to oversee the expansion of 3-1-1 systems in Maryland; establishing the 3-1-1 Program to use certain artificial intelligence to answer certain questions and route certain calls in certain counties; and requiring the expansion of the 3-1-1 Program to all of the counties in Maryland after a certain time period.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cheryl Kagan (D)*, Paul Corderman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education, Energy, and the Environment Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 )
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VA bill #HJR76 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends the Virginia Coalition for Open Government (VCOG) for its 30 years of advocating for transparency in Virginia's local and state government. The VCOG is a nonpartisan, nonprofit group formed in 1996, comprised of various individuals and organizations dedicated to improving government accountability. The resolution highlights the VCOG's extensive work, including collaborating with officials and citizens on legislation to improve access to public meetings and records, its role in establishing the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council), and its maintenance of resources like an online archive of FOIA interpretations and hotlines to help the public understand FOIA, which is Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. The VCOG also publishes newsletters, engages on social media, offers educational programs and fellowships, hosts an annual conference, and has authored reports leading to legislative reforms. Furthermore, it assisted local governments during the COVID-19 pandemic with public meeting rules and has helped establish similar organizations in other states, even becoming the administrator of the National Freedom of Information Coalition. The General Assembly expresses its admiration for the VCOG's commitment to open government principles.
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Bill Summary: Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jessica Anderson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Agreed to by Senate by Block Vote (Voice Vote)
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FL bill #H1105 • Last Action 02/05/2026
Interpersonal Violence Injunctions
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections for victims of interpersonal violence by revising procedures for obtaining injunctions for protection against domestic violence, repeat violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Key provisions include requiring clerks of court to provide simplified forms and information for petitioners, mandating that courts review petitions ex parte (without the other party present) and set final hearings as soon as possible under certain circumstances, and requiring respondents to be personally served by law enforcement officers if a final hearing is scheduled. The bill also revises the factors courts must consider when determining if a petitioner is in imminent danger, clarifies the process for transmitting documents for service, and mandates that respondents provide their contact information for future service within one business day of being served. Additionally, it renames the "Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System" to the "Statewide Injunction Verification System" and expands the types of injunctions maintained within it, while also prohibiting mutual orders of protection, meaning courts cannot issue orders where both parties are protected from each other simultaneously. The bill also specifies that service by email is complete upon sending the email and requires all relevant proceedings to be recorded.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to interpersonal violence injunctions; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; revising the required forms, motions, and information all clerk of the court offices must provide to assist petitioners; requiring the court, upon the filing of a domestic violence petition, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; revising the factors the court is required to consider and evaluate in determining whether a petitioner has reasonable cause to believe that he or she is in imminent danger of becoming a victim of domestic violence; revising what the clerk of the court, within a specified timeframe after the court sets the case for a final hearing, is required to transmit to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency for service; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by e-mail is complete upon e-mailing; revising the name of the Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System created within the Department of Law Enforcement to the Statewide Injunction Verification System; revising the injunctions required to be maintained in the system; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; requiring the court, upon the filing of a petition, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; making technical and conforming changes; amending s. 784.046, F.S.; prohibiting a court from issuing mutual orders of protection; revising the required forms, motions, and information the clerks of the court must provide to assist petitioners unrepresented by counsel; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; requiring that a court's denial of a petition for an ex parte temporary injunction be by certain written order; specifying that good cause for a continuance includes obtaining service of process by any party; requiring that all specified proceedings be recorded; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; requiring the clerk of the court to prepare a certain written certification when a certain order is served by the clerk; revising the name of the Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunction Statewide Verification System created within the Department of Law Enforcement to the Statewide Injunction Verification System; revising the injunctions required to be maintained in the system; specifying the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain injunction orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; providing requirements regarding service of process; making technical and conforming changes; amending s. 784.0485, F.S.; revising the required forms, motions, and information all clerk of the court offices must provide to assist petitioners; requiring the court, upon the filing of a petition for an injunction for protection against stalking, to review the petition ex parte and set a final hearing at the earliest possible time under certain circumstances; requiring that a respondent be personally served by a law enforcement officer if a final hearing is set; revising what the clerk of the court, within a specified timeframe after the court sets the case for a final hearing, is required to transmit to the sheriff or a law enforcement agency for service; requiring a respondent, within 1 business day after being served, to file a designation of his or her mailing or e-mail address with the clerk of the court for subsequent service; revising the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by e-mail is complete upon e-mailing; specifying the circumstances under which the clerk of the court must mail or e-mail certified copies of certain orders to the parties; specifying that service by mail or e-mail is complete upon mailing or e-mailing; requiring the clerk of the court to prepare a certain written certification when a certain order is served by the clerk; making technical and conforming changes; amending ss. 61.1825 and 943.05, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 39.504(5), 44.407(3)(b), 61.125(4)(b), and 741.29(1), F.S., relating to injunctions and penalties, the elder- focused dispute resolution process, parenting coordination, and investigation of domestic violence incidents, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 741.30, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Erika Booth (R)*, Kimberly Daniels (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Now in Judiciary Committee
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MD bill #HB140 • Last Action 02/05/2026
County Boards of Education and Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners - Vacancy Procedures - Alterations
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how vacancies are filled for elected and appointed members of County Boards of Education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners. For elected members of County Boards of Education, if a vacancy occurs 55 or more days before the candidate filing deadline for the primary election in the second year of a term, the successor will be elected in the next general election. However, if the vacancy occurs 54 days or less before that deadline, or if no candidates file, the remaining board members will select a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. This selection process involves advertising the vacancy, reviewing resumes, conducting livestreamed interviews, and holding a public vote. For appointed members of County Boards of Education, vacancies will be filled using the board's existing appointment method and must be filled within 60 days. For the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners, vacancies for both appointed and elected members will now be filled according to the general procedure outlined for County Boards of Education. Across various counties, the bill replaces specific, often lengthy, procedures for filling vacancies with a standardized reference to the general vacancy filling process outlined in Section 3-106 of the Education Article, simplifying and unifying these procedures. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: Requiring each county board of education and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to hold an election for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 55 days or more before the candidate filing deadline for a certain election; requiring each county board and the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners to appoint a replacement for a vacant elected board member position that occurs 54 days or less before a certain candidate filing deadline for a certain election; etc.
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• Introduced: 01/11/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamila Woods (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: House Ways and Means Hearing (13:00:00 2/5/2026 )
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US bill #SRes597 • Last Action 02/05/2026
A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution authorizes the Senate Majority Leader to file lawsuits to ensure the Department of Justice (DOJ) complies with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a law passed with broad bipartisan support that mandated the release of all records related to Jeffrey Epstein by December 19, 2025. The resolution argues that the DOJ failed to meet this deadline and did not release all required documents, instead releasing a small fraction, extensively redacting information, and improperly disclosing survivor details while withholding information about Epstein's associates. The Senate Majority Leader will initiate or join legal actions, with the Office of Senate Legal Counsel or other designated counsel representing the Senate, and funds for this legal action will be drawn from the Senate's miscellaneous appropriations.
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Bill Summary: A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/07/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 16 : Chuck Schumer (D)*, Jeff Merkley (D), Ben Ray Luján (D), Adam Schiff (D), Chris Van Hollen (D), Richard Blumenthal (D), Dick Durbin (D), Sheldon Whitehouse (D), Amy Klobuchar (D), Ron Wyden (D), Andy Kim (D), Ruben Gallego (D), Cory Booker (D), Martin Heinrich (D), Brian Schatz (D), Mazie Hirono (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
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PA bill #HB1640 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new protections for reproductive health services records in Pennsylvania, establishing strict confidentiality guidelines for medical information related to reproductive healthcare. The bill prevents covered entities (such as healthcare providers) from disclosing patient communications or medical information about reproductive health services without the patient's explicit written consent, with several specific exceptions. These exceptions include disclosures authorized by court rules, sharing information with the entity's attorney or insurer for legal defense, reporting suspected child or senior abuse, and investigations by the Department of State. The bill does not override existing confidentiality laws for medical professionals and maintains protections for communications with various professional counselors and healthcare providers. Reproductive health care services are defined broadly to include medical, surgical, counseling, or referral services related to pregnancy, contraception, or pregnancy termination. The bill requires covered entities to inform patients of their right to withhold consent for record disclosure and provides safeguards against unauthorized sharing of sensitive medical information. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing healthcare providers and patients with clear guidelines for protecting reproductive health service records.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in rules of evidence, providing for protection of reproductive health services records.
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• Introduced: 06/23/2025
• Added: 06/24/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : Mary Jo Daley (D)*, Melissa Shusterman (D), Danielle Otten (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Ben Waxman (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Kristine Howard (D), Tarah Probst (D), Chris Pielli (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Dan Williams (D), Tim Brennan (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Roni Green (D), Heather Boyd (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Tim Briggs (D), Gina Curry (D), Jacklyn Rusnock (D), Jenn O'Mara (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 06/24/2025
• Last Action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to House Rule 71)
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FL bill #S0268 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Public Records/Emergency Department Physicians
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill defines an "emergency department physician" as a licensed physician working in a hospital's emergency department and creates an exemption from public records laws for certain personal information of these physicians, their spouses, and their children under 26 years old, including their home addresses, personal phone numbers, dates of birth, and the names and locations of schools or daycare facilities their children attend. This exemption is retroactive and requires agencies holding this information to maintain its exempt status if the individual requests it and provides sworn confirmation of their eligibility, and the agency must continue to protect the information until the exemption no longer applies. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that emergency department physicians are vulnerable to violence and harassment due to the nature of their work, and that releasing their personal information could endanger them and their families, with this harm outweighing any public benefit from disclosure. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “emergency department physician”; providing exemptions from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current emergency department physicians and the spouses and certain children of such emergency department physicians; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; requiring certain agencies that are custodians of the exempt information to maintain the exempt status of such information under certain circumstances; specifying procedures for requesting an agency to maintain the exempt status of such information; providing that an individual has a duty to withdraw a request if the exemption no longer applies to him or her; requiring custodial agencies to maintain the exempt status of such information until the exemption no longer applies to the individual; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/23/2025
• Added: 10/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Health Policy, Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*, Gayle Harrell (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: CS by Health Policy read 1st time
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OK bill #HB3670 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Oklahoma Distillers Trail Creation Act; Oklahoma Distillers Trail; Commission; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Distillers Trail Creation Act" to promote Oklahoma distilleries and boost tourism and economic development by creating the Oklahoma Distillers Trail Commission and the Oklahoma Distillers Trail itself. The Commission will consist of nine members appointed by legislative leaders and the Lieutenant Governor, who must have knowledge of the Oklahoma distilling industry, and they will serve six-year terms. The Commission is empowered to adopt administrative rules, hold regular and special meetings subject to the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, and will be responsible for approving an official list of licensed distilleries for the trail, marketing the trail, and fostering collaborations. Commission members are protected from personal liability for actions taken in furtherance of their duties, and the Commission is authorized to accept private donations to fund its operations until state appropriations are available, with the act taking effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to tourism and recreation; creating the Oklahoma Distillers Trail Creation Act; creating Oklahoma Distillers Trail Commission; creating Oklahoma Distillers Trail; providing for membership of Commission; prescribing method of appointment; prescribing terms; imposing requirements for membership on Commission; authorizing removal for cause; providing for filling of vacancies; providing for quorum; providing for effect of lack of quorum; providing for appointment of officers; providing for adoption of administrative rules; prescribing authorized meetings; requiring meetings to comply with Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; making declaration regarding rights, privileges, and functions of Commission; providing for official listing; providing immunity from liability; authorizing additional powers and prescribing additional duties; prescribing mission of Commission; specifying certain powers; imposing responsibilities with respect to marketing options for Oklahoma Distillers Trail; requiring evaluations; requiring certain collaborations; authorizing receipt of private donations; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Bob Culver (R)*, Eddy Dempsey (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Remove Representative Dempsey as principal House author and substitute with Representative Culver
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US bill #HR7266 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity Act, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program, which was originally established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program provides funding, grants, and technical assistance to eligible entities, including rural electric cooperatives, municipally owned utilities, and smaller investor-owned utilities, to help them protect their electric utility systems from cybersecurity threats. The bill defines key terms like "advanced cybersecurity technology" as tools that improve a utility's ability to defend against, detect, respond to, and recover from cyberattacks, and "cybersecurity threat" as any action that compromises the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of information or systems. A significant provision is the protection of information shared under this program, making it exempt from disclosure under federal and state freedom of information laws to encourage open sharing of threat intelligence. The bill also authorizes $250,000,000 for the program for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with priority given to entities that have limited cybersecurity resources, own critical infrastructure for the bulk-power system, or operate defense critical electric infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: A BILL To amend the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to reauthorize the Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant and Technical Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 3 : Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R)*, Jenn McClellan (D), Diana Harshbarger (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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OK bill #SB1532 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Oklahoma Open Records Act; authorizing public bodies to require the full name and contact information of requestors. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to allow public bodies to require requesters to provide their full name and contact information when requesting public records, and also permits public bodies to keep timekeeping and badge entrance information confidential. The Oklahoma Open Records Act is the state law that generally grants the public the right to access government records. This change aims to provide public bodies with more information about who is requesting records and for what purpose, while also expanding the types of personnel information that can be kept private. The bill also updates statutory references and makes language gender-neutral, with an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Sections 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 404, O.S.L. 2025, and 24A.7, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 24A.5 and 24A.7), which relate to inspection and reproduction of records and personnel records; authorizing public bodies to require the full name and contact information of requestors; authorizing public bodies to keep timekeeping and badge entrance information confidential; updating statutory reference; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kelly Hines (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Committee Amendment 1 - Committee Amendment 1
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WA bill #SB5784 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Encouraging agency demographic data collection.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all state agencies in Washington collect voluntary self-identification demographic data, going beyond the minimum categories set by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget's Statistical Policy Directive 15, to better measure program effectiveness and ensure equitable access to state services, with specific requirements for disaggregating data for groups like Asian individuals into more granular ethnic categories, and requires that this data be included in demographic reports by June 30, 2030, while protecting individual privacy by excluding "personal information" (defined as sensitive identifying data like social security numbers or financial account details) and making other data publicly available; it also establishes a multiagency committee to review and approve requests for exemptions or variances from these detailed data collection requirements, and requires agencies to develop phased implementation plans by December 1, 2026, with a statewide summary report due by June 30, 2027; additionally, it amends existing law regarding student data collection to align with the new federal standards and expands the categories for disaggregating student data, particularly concerning suspensions and expulsions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to agency demographic data collection; reenacting 2 and amending RCW 28A.300.042; and adding a new chapter to Title 42 3 RCW. 4
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• Introduced: 03/04/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bob Hasegawa (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Ways & Means.
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PA bill #HB78 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors; and imposing penalties.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive consumer data privacy protections for Pennsylvania residents, creating a framework that gives consumers more control over their personal data while imposing specific obligations on businesses (called "controllers") that collect and process such data. Consumers are granted several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, correct inaccuracies, delete their data, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of certain data processing activities like targeted advertising or data sales. Controllers must limit data collection to what is necessary, protect the data with appropriate safeguards, obtain consent for processing sensitive data, and provide clear privacy notices explaining their data practices. The bill applies to businesses that meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds and includes extensive definitions of terms like "personal data," "sensitive data," and "targeted advertising." Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Pennsylvania Attorney General, who must initially provide businesses an opportunity to cure violations before taking action. The law will take effect one year after its passage, giving businesses time to adapt to the new requirements. Notably, the bill does not create a private right of action for consumers, meaning individuals cannot sue directly for violations, but violations can be treated as unfair trade practices.
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Bill Summary: Providing for consumer data privacy, for duties of controllers and for duties of processors; and imposing penalties.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Ed Neilson (D)*, Stephenie Scialabba (R), Kristine Howard (D), Steve Mentzer (R), Robert Leadbeter (R), Ben Sanchez (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), José Giral (D), Dan Frankel (D), Tarik Khan (D), Mike Armanini (R), Perry Warren (D), Bob Freeman (D), Danielle Otten (D), Dave Zimmerman (R), Mark Gillen (R), Joe Ciresi (D), Tina Davis (D), Keith Harris (D), John Inglis (D), John Schlegel (R), Gregory Scott (D), Marla Gallo Brown (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/24/2025
• Last Action: Re-referred to Communications & Technology
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RI bill #H7495 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizes the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds, which are contributions received to support a candidate or officeholder, for security-related expenses. These expenses can include the purchase, installation, and ongoing monitoring of physical security equipment like surveillance cameras and alarm systems for their homes and offices, as well as for their campaign staff and immediate family (spouse, registered domestic partner, or minor children residing in the household). This is intended to address security risks that arise from their public service or candidacy. There is a limit of $10,000 per individual and campaign cycle for physical security equipment and its installation, and campaign funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members, or unrelated home improvements. All such expenditures must be documented with itemized receipts or invoices, reported to the state campaign finance agency, and are subject to public disclosure, though specific threat details will be kept private. The Board of Elections will establish rules to implement and enforce these provisions, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would authorize the use of campaign funds for security related expenses, including home and office security systems and ongoing monitoring, in response to threats arising from their public service or candidacy. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jennifer Boylan (D)*, Teresa Tanzi (D), Jackie Baginski (D), Katie Kazarian (D), Edith Ajello (D), Jennifer Stewart (D), Michelle McGaw (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Mary Messier (D), Jenni Azanero Furtado (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to House State Government & Elections
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WA bill #HB2537 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Climate Commitment Act to clarify which facilities are considered "emissions-intensive, trade-exposed" (EITE) and therefore eligible for free allowances, which are permits to emit greenhouse gases. The bill updates the criteria for identifying these facilities by referencing the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes as they existed on January 1, 2026, and expands the definition to include "facilities" rather than just "manufacturing businesses." It also introduces new reporting and planning requirements for EITE facilities to receive free allowances after January 1, 2027, mandating detailed information on emissions sources, production volumes, and plans for reducing greenhouse gas emissions through technological advancements and process changes. The bill also outlines a process for adjusting allowance allocations based on factors like changes in competitive environments or production, and requires the department to develop recommendations for future allowance schedules beyond 2034, considering various stakeholder inputs and potential impacts on overburdened communities.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; and amending RCW 3 70A.65.110. 4
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Beth Doglio (D)*, Joe Fitzgibbon (D), Liz Berry (D), Lisa Parshley (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Alex Ramel (D), Shaun Scott (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations.
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PA bill #HB2048 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for administrative, fiscal or logistical services and governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, a new independent, nonpartisan, and publicly funded nonprofit organization, to address the decline of local news and the resulting "civic emergency" in Pennsylvania, where many communities have become "news deserts" lacking essential public-interest journalism. The Consortium will administer a competitive grant program to support local journalism and civic information projects, with a particular focus on underserved populations and diverse media models, aiming to improve government performance, civic engagement, and community trust. The bill outlines the Consortium's duties, including awarding grants, promoting editorial independence, establishing partnerships, and developing a long-term funding strategy, potentially including fees on large digital advertising firms. It also details the governance structure, with a 15-member board appointed through a merit-based process to ensure diverse expertise and perspectives, and emphasizes public access to records and transparent operations, requiring meetings to be held in accordance with open meeting laws. The Consortium will operate independently from state executive agencies, though it may contract with a "host institution" like the State Library System or a university for administrative services, with strict safeguards to prevent any influence on grant decisions or content.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium; providing for ADMINISTRATIVE, FISCAL OR LOGISTICAL SERVICES <-- AND governance and duties of the Pennsylvania Civic Information Consortium, for grantmaking priorities, for editorial independence, for public access and transparency and for long-term funding strategy.
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• Introduced: 11/18/2025
• Added: 11/20/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Chris Rabb (D)*, Melissa Shusterman (D), Ben Waxman (D), Tarik Khan (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Bob Freeman (D), Keith Harris (D), Kristine Howard (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D), Perry Warren (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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PA bill #HB2146 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law regarding public meetings to clarify when an agency can take official action on matters not previously listed on its public notice or agenda. Specifically, it expands the exceptions to the requirement of prior notification for agency business, allowing agencies to act on certain matters that arise within 24 hours of a meeting if they are de minimis and do not involve significant financial commitments. It also introduces a new category for "minor administrative approvals," which can be acted upon if they would cause hardship if delayed and fall into specific categories such as certain personnel actions after an executive session, time-sensitive legal filings, small purchasing and bill approvals below a certain threshold for property damage mitigation or auction purchases, grant applications with imminent deadlines, small borrowing or tax anticipation note paperwork previously approved, and minor permit approvals for sewer modules. Before taking action on these minor administrative approvals, the agency must obtain a written opinion from its solicitor or chief legal counsel confirming the item falls under this exception, and this opinion must be publicly disclosed at the meeting. The bill also requires that any changes to an agenda, including adding items under these new exceptions, must be announced at the meeting before a vote is taken, and the amended agenda must be posted online or at the agency's office by the next business day.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 65 (Public Officers) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in open meetings, further providing for notification of agency business required and exceptions.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 02/06/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 30 : Bob Freeman (D)*, Brett Miller (R), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Greg Vitali (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Keith Greiner (R), Nikki Rivera (D), Chris Pielli (D), James Walsh (R), Dane Watro (R), Christina Sappey (D), Pat Harkins (D), Brad Roae (R), Charity Grimm Krupa (R), Ed Neilson (D), Ben Waxman (D), Danielle Otten (D), Gregory Scott (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Carol Kazeem (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Jared Solomon (D), John Inglis (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Lee James (R), Dave Zimmerman (R), Maureen Madden (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Mark Gillen (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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PA bill #HR398 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This resolution designates the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania, urging all residents to observe this time to highlight the fundamental principles of open government and public access to government records and meetings. This initiative, which began in 2005 and is supported by organizations like the American Society of News Editors and the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association (representing various news publications), aims to foster discussion about the importance of transparency in government, aligning with the constitutional guarantees of freedom of speech and the press.
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Bill Summary: A Resolution designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Rob Matzie (D)*, Arvind Venkat (D), Bob Freeman (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Maureen Madden (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Dan Williams (D), Jeremy Shaffer (R), Joe Ciresi (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Adopted (194-4)
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MI bill #SB0775 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Civil rights: open meetings; audio recordings; require for all public body meetings. Amends sec. 9a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.269a).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the requirement for audio recordings of public meetings to all public bodies, not just specific state licensing, commission, panel, or rule-making boards. The "Open Meetings Act" (1976 PA 267) is being amended to ensure that every meeting of a public body, unless held in closed session, must be recorded in a way that captures sound, such as a sound-only recording, a video recording with sound, or a broadcast that can be recorded. These recordings must be kept for at least one year from the meeting date and be available for reproduction if requested under the "Freedom of Information Act" (1976 PA 442), which allows the public to access government records.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 9a (MCL 15.269a), as added by 2022 PA 63.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Bellino (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Regulatory Affairs
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PA bill #SB431 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, providing for acceptable denials.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law by adding definitions for "artificial intelligence" (AI) and "generative artificial intelligence" and establishing new rules for handling electronic records requests. The bill defines AI as a machine-based system capable of making predictions, content recommendations, or decisions by perceiving environments, analyzing those perceptions, and using model inference to generate options. Generative AI is specifically described as models that can create synthetic content like images, videos, audio, or text using algorithmic processes. The bill introduces a provision allowing agencies to deny electronic records requests under specific circumstances, such as when the agency's open-records officer believes that downloading attachments could pose a cybersecurity risk or suspects the request was automatically generated by a computer program, AI, or generative AI. However, this denial rule does not apply to requests from journalists, media organizations, or nonprofit organizations conducting educational research. Requesters who are denied under these new provisions can appeal through existing legal channels. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, providing time for agencies to understand and implement the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in preliminary provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in procedure, providing for acceptable denials.
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• Introduced: 03/21/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Tracy Pennycuick (R)*, Rosemary Brown (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R), Tim Kearney (D), Lisa Baker (R), Nick Miller (D), Pat Stefano (R), Cris Dush (R), Michele Brooks (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: Laid on the table (Pursuant to Senate Rule 9)
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IL bill #SB3350 • Last Action 02/04/2026
CD CORR-DOC SCAN PRISONER MAIL
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) must scan 100% of all incoming mail at correctional facilities within 180 days of the law's effective date, aiming to prevent synthetic drugs and opioids from entering prisons and endangering staff and incarcerated individuals, referred to as "committed persons." To achieve this, the IDOC will use all necessary methods for synthetic drug interdiction, and after scanning, each committed person will receive a digital copy of their mail. The bill also requires the IDOC to establish rules for mail delivery and scanning services to meet this scanning capacity and mandates that the Director of Corrections will report annually to the Governor and General Assembly on the quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids, starting one year after the scanning strategy is fully implemented.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall achieve 100% scanning capacity of all mail arriving at each correctional institution and facility not later than 180 days after the effective date of the amendatory Act. Provides that the Department shall utilize all means necessary to achieve synthetic drug interdiction in order to: (1) protect staff and committed persons from exposure to synthetic drugs and opioids introduced to correctional institutions and facilities through the mail; and (2) ensure that after a piece of mail is received at a correctional institution or facility, each committed person receives a digital copy of any mail that is addressed to the committed person. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules regarding the delivery of mail and mail scanning services necessary to achieve the scanning capacity described in this provision. Provides that beginning one year after the date on which the strategy is achieved and each year thereafter, the Director of Corrections shall submit to the Governor and General Assembly a report on the total quantity of detected synthetic drugs and opioids. Contains a findings provision.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Terri Bryant (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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PA bill #HB802 • Last Action 02/04/2026
In procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law to expand exceptions for public records in two key ways. First, it modifies the existing provision about notes and working papers prepared by public officials, adding a new category that allows materials created to assist individuals with disabilities (such as braille translations or large print materials) to be exempt from public disclosure. Second, the bill creates a new exception that protects the identity of claimants or victims in settlements involving sexual harassment or sexual assault claims. Additionally, the bill clarifies that while financial records are generally open to public access, agencies can still redact certain protected information, including the new sexual harassment/assault settlement exception. The changes aim to provide additional privacy protections for vulnerable individuals, particularly those with disabilities and those who have experienced sexual harassment or assault, while maintaining the general principle of transparency in government records. The amendments will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of February 14, 2008 (P.L.6, No.3), entitled "An act providing for access to public information, for a designated open-records officer in each Commonwealth agency, local agency, judicial agency and legislative agency, for procedure, for appeal of agency determination, for judicial review and for the Office of Open Records; imposing penalties; providing for reporting by State-related institutions; requiring the posting of certain State contract information on the Internet; and making related repeals," in procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
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• Introduced: 03/03/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Liz Hanbidge (D)*, Carol Hill-Evans (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Ben Sanchez (D), José Giral (D), Tarik Khan (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Roni Green (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Removed from table
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IL bill #SB1665 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FOIA-PRELIMINARY DRAFT-STUDY
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to modify exemptions related to draft documents and studies. Specifically, the bill adds a new provision that allows for the exemption of studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records containing opinions or policy formulations. However, this exemption is not absolute: if a draft record has remained in draft form for more than 12 months and was funded by public dollars from a local government unit, it can no longer be kept confidential. This change aims to increase transparency by preventing government entities from indefinitely keeping draft documents secret, while still protecting preliminary work products during the active development stage. The modification is part of Illinois' ongoing efforts to balance government transparency with the need for agencies to develop and refine policy recommendations without premature public scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from disclosure any studies, drafts, notes, recommendations, memoranda, and other records in which opinions are expressed, or policies or actions are formulated, except that a specific record or relevant portion of a record is not exempt if the record has remained in draft form for more than a 12-month period and public dollars were spent by a unit of local government to conduct such a study.
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• Introduced: 02/05/2025
• Added: 02/06/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: To Government Operations
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IL bill #SB2664 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FOID-CLEAR AND PRESENT DANGER
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Card Act to enhance public safety by expanding circumstances under which an individual's firearm ownership rights can be temporarily suspended. Specifically, the bill allows the Illinois State Police to deny, suspend, or revoke a FOID card if a person is determined to pose a "clear and present danger" by a physician, clinical psychologist, law enforcement official, or school administrator. When such a determination is made, the reporting party must notify the appropriate authorities within 24 hours. The bill establishes confidentiality protections for the information disclosed and limits who can access these reports. It also creates a new process for individuals to seek expedited review of their FOID card status through the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board, which must be established by January 1, 2026. The bill provides legal protection for the Board, Illinois State Police, and their employees, stating they cannot be held liable for damages arising from decisions about FOID cards. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for law enforcement officers and corrections employees to more easily regain their firearm ownership rights after mental health evaluations, and it sets guidelines for how individuals can challenge or seek relief from FOID card restrictions.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police must deny the application or suspend or revoke a person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card upon receipt of a report from the Department of Human Services that an applicant or owner poses a clear and present danger. Requires the Department of Human Services to provide by rule for such a report. Makes similar changes if a law enforcement or school administrator notifies the Illinois State Police that a person poses a clear and present danger. Requires any information disclosed under the Act to be confidential. Prohibits the information from being redisclosed or used for any other purpose except as otherwise allowed by law. Provides that the identity of the reporting person may be disclosed only to the subject of the report if required by the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board or a court as authorized under the Act. Requires that no later than January 1, 2026, the Firearm Owner's Identification Card Review Board must establish a process by which any person who is subject to the provisions of the Act can request expedited review from the Board. Requires that the Illinois State Police must provide the Board or any court with jurisdiction all records relevant to the request for relief. Allows the Illinois State Police and the individual seeking expedited relief to seek judicial review upon receipt of a final administrative decision under the Act. Provides that the Board, Illinois State Police, or employees and agents of the Board and Illinois State Police participating in the process under the Act may not be held liable for damages in any civil action arising from the alleged wrongful or improper granting, denying, renewing, revoking, suspending, or failing to grant, deny, renew, revoke, or suspend a Firearm Owner's Identification Card.
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• Introduced: 05/22/2025
• Added: 05/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Mary Edly-Allen (D), Adriane Johnson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 05/22/2025
• Last Action: To Firearms
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IA bill #HF2245 • Last Action 02/04/2026
A bill for an act relating to selection committees for presidents of regents institutions.(Formerly HSB 538.)
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "University President Selection Reform Act," mandates that the state board of regents must use a presidential selection committee when hiring presidents for institutions of higher learning under its control, a change from the previous allowance to do so. The committee will be composed of five voting members who are board members, along with four non-voting members: a student, a faculty senate member, another institution employee, and a graduate, foundation member, or public member. This committee is required to recommend the most qualified candidates to the board, and the board can only select a president from this recommended list. The bill also allows the committee to hire outside experts in candidate placement and use funds allocated by the board, and importantly, it establishes that the identities of candidates being considered by the committee will be kept confidential under open records laws unless a written agreement makes them public.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the state board of regents may use a presidential selection committee when electing a president of an institution of higher learning under the control of the board. Only board members can serve as voting members of the committee. This bill requires the board to use such a committee and specifies committee membership. The committee must recommend the most well-qualified candidates considered by the committee to the board, which shall only elect a president from the recommended candidates. The bill authorizes a committee to contract for and use the services of any person engaged in the business of placing highly qualified job candidates in leadership positions and to use moneys allocated to the committee by the board. The bill provides that the identity of a candidate being considered by the committee shall be confidential for purposes of Code chapter 22 (open records) and shall not be subject to public disclosure unless the identity of the candidate is made public pursuant to the terms of a written agreement.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Higher Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Amendment H-8003 filed. H.J. 210.
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PA bill #HB668 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to improve public access to professional counseling services by allowing licensed professional counselors to practice in other member states under a "Privilege to Practice." This means that a counselor licensed in their home state (Home State) can practice in another member state (Remote State) without needing a separate license in that Remote State, provided they meet certain uniform requirements. The Compact aims to enhance public safety, support military families, facilitate the use of telehealth, and streamline the process for counselors to practice across state lines, thereby reducing the need for multiple licenses. It establishes a Counseling Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, set rules, and manage a data system for sharing information between member states. The bill also outlines the conditions under which the Compact becomes operative, the responsibilities of the State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors in implementing it, and the compensation for Pennsylvania's delegate to the Commission.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 02/21/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 35 : Jenn O'Mara (D)*, Tim Brennan (D), Chris Pielli (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Kristine Howard (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Tarik Khan (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Bob Freeman (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Danielle Otten (D), Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D), Roni Green (D), Mandy Steele (D), Gina Curry (D), Maureen Madden (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Christina Sappey (D), Rob Matzie (D), Gregory Scott (D), Rick Krajewski (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Eric Nelson (R), Joseph Webster (D), Tina Davis (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Paul Friel (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: First consideration
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ID bill #S1238 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Amends existing law to provide for public comment and reporting requirements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Idaho law concerning the Idaho Fish and Game Commission's authority to set seasons and limits for taking fish and wildlife. Specifically, it requires the commission to provide a minimum 30-day public comment period before adopting, repealing, or amending any proclamation that sets seasons for game animals, game birds, furbearers, migratory birds, salmon, steelhead, and resident fish, with an exception for emergency proclamations. The bill also makes technical corrections to the language used in the existing law and declares an emergency, making its provisions effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: RELATING TO FISH AND GAME; AMENDING SECTION 36-105, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PRIOR TO THE IDAHO FISH AND GAME COMMISSION SETTING OF ANY SEASON OR LIMIT ON THE TAKING OF FISH AND WILDLIFE AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Resources and Environment Committee
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Senate Resources & Environment Committee (13:30:00 2/4/2026 Room WW55)
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PA bill #HB554 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate the interstate practice of social work by allowing licensed social workers to practice in other member states under a "Multistate License" and "Multistate Authorization to Practice," thereby improving public access to social work services and reducing duplicative licensing requirements. The compact establishes a "Compact Commission" to oversee its implementation and a "Data System" for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states, while preserving each state's authority to regulate social work practice within its borders and take disciplinary actions against licensees. The bill outlines the requirements for both states and individual social workers to participate in the compact, including educational qualifications, passing national exams, and adhering to the laws of the state where services are provided, and specifies procedures for handling adverse actions, reissuing licenses when a social worker changes their primary state of residence, and resolving disputes between member states.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Social Work Licensure Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2025
• Added: 02/12/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 38 : Aerion Abney (D)*, Carol Hill-Evans (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Kristine Howard (D), José Giral (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Ben Waxman (D), Tim Brennan (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Tarik Khan (D), Ed Neilson (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Bob Freeman (D), Jenn O'Mara (D), Dan Frankel (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Justin Fleming (D), Danielle Otten (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Gina Curry (D), Joanne Stehr (R), Nathan Davidson (D), Rick Krajewski (D), Tim Twardzik (R), Sean Dougherty (D), Chris Pielli (D), Bob Merski (D), Steve Samuelson (D), John Inglis (D), Dave Madsen (D), Abigail Salisbury (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Heather Boyd (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: First consideration
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WA bill #HB2220 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Concerning state oversight and accountability of the criminal justice training commission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances state oversight and accountability of the Criminal Justice Training Commission by requiring law enforcement agencies to submit biennial reports detailing officer certifications, training records, and decertifications, which the commission will then summarize and report to the governor and legislature. It also modifies the composition of hearings panels that review certification actions for peace officers, corrections officers, and tribal police officers, increasing the number of experienced officers on these panels and allowing administrative law judges to cast a vote if a panel cannot reach a majority decision, thereby strengthening the commission's ability to ensure adherence to law and agency policy and maintain public trust.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to state oversight and accountability of the 2 criminal justice training commission; amending RCW 43.101.080 and 3 43.101.380; and adding a new section to chapter 43.101 RCW. 4
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Mari Leavitt (D)*, Brian Burnett (R), Adison Richards (D), Hunter Abell (R), Kristine Reeves (D), Lauren Davis (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations.
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IL bill #SB2726 • Last Action 02/04/2026
ELEC CD-POLLING PLACES
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Illinois Election Code to address law enforcement presence and voter intimidation in polling places. Specifically, the bill restricts law enforcement agents from entering and remaining in polling places unless they are called upon by election authorities, judges of election, or required by court order. Any law enforcement agent permitted to enter must provide a valid pollwatcher credential. The bill defines a "law enforcement agent" broadly to include federal, state, and local law enforcement with powers of arrest, detention, or subpoena. The legislation also expressly prohibits judges of election, pollwatchers, and other individuals from engaging in any practices intended to intimidate voters within a polling place, within 100 feet of a polling place, or on the property of a church or private school serving as a polling place. The bill clarifies that these restrictions do not prevent a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when not performing law enforcement duties and do not apply to spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polling places. The aim of the bill appears to be protecting voter access and preventing potential intimidation or interference with the electoral process.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Election Code. Provides that an election authority shall not permit a law enforcement agent to enter and remain in a polling place, unless the law enforcement agent is called upon by the election authority or judges of election or required by court order. Provides that an election authority shall ensure that any law enforcement agent who is permitted to enter and remain in a polling place has provided the election authority with a valid pollwatcher credential. Provides that no judge of election, pollwatcher, or other person shall engage in any practice that is intended to intimidate a voter within any polling place, within 100 feet of any polling place, or on any of the property of that church or private school that is a polling place. Provides that nothing in the provisions shall (i) prohibit a law enforcement agent from serving as a pollwatcher when the law enforcement agent is not performing law enforcement duties or (ii) apply to other spaces within a municipal building that are not specifically being used as polls.
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• Introduced: 10/28/2025
• Added: 10/29/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 10/28/2025
• Last Action: To Elections
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IL bill #SB2897 • Last Action 02/04/2026
INFO PROTECTION-IMMIGRATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Personal Information Protection Act to prohibit data collectors, which are entities that handle personal information, from owning, maintaining, licensing, storing, or disclosing records containing "immigration or citizenship status information" about Illinois residents. This new category of protected information is defined to include details about an individual's U.S. citizenship or the citizenship of any other country, as well as their legal right to reside in or be present in the United States, and also encompasses their nationality and country of origin. Importantly, this prohibition does not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions, which are common collectors of such sensitive data. The bill also clarifies that "personal information" now explicitly includes this immigration or citizenship status information, strengthening its protection under the Act.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Personal Information Protection Act. Provides that a data collector shall not own, maintain, license, store, or disclose records that contain immigration or citizenship status information concerning an Illinois resident. Provides that the provision shall not apply to government agencies, public and private universities, or financial institutions. Provides that the definition of "personal information" includes immigration or citizenship status information. Defines "immigration or citizenship status information".
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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IL bill #SB2273 • Last Action 02/04/2026
HEALTH DATA PRIVACY ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive privacy protections for health data in Illinois, creating the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. The legislation requires regulated entities (businesses processing health data in Illinois) to disclose detailed health data privacy policies that clearly explain what data is collected, how it's used, and with whom it's shared. The bill mandates that businesses can only collect, process, or sell an individual's health data with explicit, informed consent, and provides individuals with several key rights, including the ability to confirm what health data is being collected about them, request deletion of their data, and withdraw consent at any time. The bill prohibits discriminatory practices against individuals who choose not to share their health data and restricts businesses from using geofencing technologies around healthcare facilities to track or collect data about individuals seeking health services. Importantly, the law allows individuals who believe their health data privacy rights have been violated to seek legal recourse, with potential damages ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 per violation, depending on whether the violation was negligent or intentional. The Attorney General is also empowered to enforce the act, treating violations as deceptive business practices. The bill applies to businesses operating in Illinois and aims to give residents greater control and transparency over their sensitive health information.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Protect Health Data Privacy Act. Provides that a regulated entity shall disclose and maintain a health data privacy policy that clearly and conspicuously discloses specified information. Sets forth provisions concerning health data privacy policies. Provides that a regulated entity shall not collect, share, or store health data, except in specified circumstances. Provides that it is unlawful for any person to sell or offer to sell health data concerning an individual without first obtaining valid authorization from the individual. Provides that a valid authorization to sell individual health data must contain specified information; a copy of the signed valid authorization must be provided to the individual; and the seller and purchaser of health data must retain a copy of all valid authorizations for sale of health data for 6 years after the date of its signature or the date when it was last in effect, whichever is later. Sets forth provisions concerning the consent required for collection, sharing, and storage of health data. Provides that an individual has the right to withdraw consent from the processing of the individual's health data. Provides that it is unlawful for a regulated entity to engage in discriminatory practices against individuals solely because they have not provided consent to the processing of their health data or have exercised any other rights provided by the provisions or guaranteed by law. Sets forth provisions concerning an individual's right to confirm whether a regulated entity is collecting, selling, sharing, or storing any of the individual's health data; an individual's right to have the individual's health data that is collected by a regulated entity deleted; prohibitions regarding geofencing; and individual health data security. Provides that any person aggrieved by a violation of the provisions shall have a right of action in a State circuit court or as a supplemental claim in federal district court against an offending party. Provides that the Attorney General may enforce a violation of the provisions as an unlawful practice under the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Defines terms. Makes a conforming change in the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: To AI and Social Media
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PA bill #SB939 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Establishing the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program; and providing for powers and duties of office and for permits for high impact data centers that have their own power.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Transformation and Opportunity to facilitate economic development projects and creates the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program, which allows businesses to test innovative products or services related to artificial intelligence, data centers, and emerging technologies without immediately needing all required licenses or authorizations. The bill also provides for permits for "high impact data centers," defined as data centers with a critical IT load (power dedicated solely to server equipment) of 50 megawatts or higher, especially those that generate their own power. The Office of Transformation and Opportunity will coordinate permitting processes for these large data centers and ensure local ordinances do not unduly restrict their development. The regulatory sandbox program, or "program," allows approved participants to test their innovations for up to 12 months, with potential extensions, while requiring them to disclose risks to consumers and maintain liability. Participants are not immune from civil or criminal offenses during the testing period, and the program aims to foster innovation while protecting consumers.
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Bill Summary: Providing for high impact data centers; establishing <-- ESTABLISHING the Office of Transformation and Opportunity and <-- the Artificial Intelligence, Data Center and Emerging Technology Regulatory Sandbox Program; and providing for powers and duties of office AND FOR PERMITS FOR HIGH IMPACT <-- DATA CENTERS THAT HAVE THEIR OWN POWER.
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• Introduced: 07/14/2025
• Added: 07/15/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Greg Rothman (R)*, Tracy Pennycuick (R), Marty Flynn (D), Elder Vogel (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Amended in Senate Committee on Communications & Technology
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OK bill #HB3357 • Last Action 02/04/2026
State government; Department of Central Purchasing; Central Purchasing Division; Director; Office of Management and Enterprise Services; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Department of Central Purchasing, which will assume the duties and responsibilities previously handled by the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). The Director of the new Department, appointed by the Governor, will oversee its operations, including adopting and enforcing existing rules and creating new ones. The bill ensures that employees transferred to the new department will retain their current salary, leave, and benefits, and that the Office of Management and Enterprise Services will cover any expenses related to this transfer. Upon completion of the personnel and duties transfer, the Central Purchasing Division within OMES will be abolished. The bill also makes numerous amendments to existing statutes to reflect the creation of the Department of Central Purchasing and to replace references to the former Central Purchasing Division and its director.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; creating the Department of Central Purchasing; directing the Department of Central Purchasing to assume duties of the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; providing for succession to contractual rights and responsibilities; requiring Director to adopt and enforce certain rules and authorizing further rulemaking authority; authorizing execution of certain agreement; providing certain protections relating to salary, leave, time earned, and benefits; requiring transfer of personnel to be coordinated with Office of Management and Enterprise Services; requiring payment of certain expenses; abolishing certain division within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services upon completion of transfer; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Section 1505, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 66, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1505), 20 O.S. 2021, Section 1304, 57 O.S. 2021, Section 549.1, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 139, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 85.5), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.5a, 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023, Section 85.12, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 85.7, and 85.12), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.17A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.33, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.33A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.41A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.44D.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.45j.11, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.45k, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.54, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58Q, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58T, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 85.58V, 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3001, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3001.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3003, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3004, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3004.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, Section 3004.2, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3005, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3006, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3007, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3008, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022, 3009, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 3001, 3001.1, 3003, 3004, 3004.1, 3004.2, 3005, 3006, 3007, 3008, and 3009), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4191, and 80 O.S. 2021, Section 34.2, which relate to the duties and responsibilities of the Central Purchasing Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; replacing references to the Central Purchasing Division and that division director to the Department of Central Purchasing and the Director of the Department of Central Purchasing; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Williams (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations and Budget
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FL bill #H1237 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Pub. Rec./Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to establish exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission. Specifically, it exempts a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information, beyond their name, license status, or number, from public disclosure unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its release. It also exempts portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission, its executive committee, or other committees where matters specifically exempted by federal or state law are discussed, from public meeting requirements. Furthermore, recordings, minutes, and records generated during these exempt meetings or portions of meetings will also be exempt from public records requirements. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to protect therapists' personal information and to allow Florida to participate in the compact, and they are subject to a future legislative review, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation, HB 1235, in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 468.3711, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for a respiratory therapist's personal identifying information; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings, minutes, and records generated during exempt portions of such meetings; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Now in Government Operations Subcommittee
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KS bill #SB464 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Providing for the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Anesthesiologist Assistant Licensure Act, which will regulate the practice of anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Kansas. The act defines key terms such as "anesthesiologist" (a physician specializing in anesthesiology), "anesthesiologist assistant" (a licensed individual providing patient services under an anesthesiologist's supervision), and "board" (the state board of healing arts). It outlines the requirements for licensure, including education, training, and passing an approved examination, and allows for licensure by endorsement for those with experience in other states. The bill also details provisions for active and inactive licenses, license renewal, and reinstatement, along with associated fees. It specifies the scope of practice for AAs, which includes assisting in anesthesia care plans, obtaining patient history, calibrating equipment, administering certain medications, and performing regional anesthetic procedures under supervision, while explicitly prohibiting them from prescribing medications. The act also sets limits on the number of AAs a supervising anesthesiologist can oversee (up to four) and establishes grounds for disciplinary action, such as license revocation or suspension, for unprofessional conduct or incompetence. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to include anesthesiologist assistants in provisions related to criminal history record checks and clarifies the responsibilities of supervising physicians when delegating medical acts. Finally, it repeals certain existing sections of law and enacts new ones to implement these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act; providing for the powers, duties and functions of the state board of healing arts thereunder; amending K.S.A. 65-1163 and 65-28,127 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Public Health and Welfare
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare
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PA bill #HB482 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join an Interstate Compact, which is a formal agreement between states. The primary goal of this Compact is to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in other member states without needing to obtain a separate license in each state. This is achieved through a "Compact Privilege," which is essentially a license granted by a "Remote State" (where the patient is located) to a practitioner licensed in their "Home State" (their primary residence). The bill outlines the definitions of key terms, the requirements for states to participate in the Compact, the process for obtaining and maintaining a Compact Privilege, and the responsibilities of the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, a national administrative body that will oversee the Compact. It also details procedures for adverse actions, dispute resolution, and the establishment of rules. The Governor is authorized to execute the Compact, and the Secretary of the Commonwealth will publish notice once it becomes effective. The State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure will be responsible for implementing temporary regulations and processing Compact Privilege applications.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 02/05/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 23 : Brandon Markosek (D)*, Danilo Burgos (D), Bob Freeman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Christina Sappey (D), Kyle Donahue (D), José Giral (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarik Khan (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Mary Jo Daley (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Maureen Madden (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Joseph Webster (D), Heather Boyd (D), Abigail Salisbury (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: First consideration
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IL bill #SB2413 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act to establish a comprehensive paid leave system for workers in Illinois. The program will provide eligible employees with up to 18 weeks of paid leave (with an additional 9 weeks possible for pregnancy-related conditions), funded through a payroll premium contribution split between employers and employees (starting at 1.12% of wages, with employees paying 40% and employers paying 60%). Beginning January 1, 2028, employees can take paid leave for various reasons, including caring for a family member with a serious health condition, bonding with a new child, addressing their own serious health condition, reproductive health care, dealing with domestic or sexual violence, and certain military-related exigencies. To be eligible, workers must have earned at least $1,600 during their base period, with benefits calculated at 90% of their average weekly wage, up to a maximum of $1,200 per week. The bill establishes a Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor to administer the program, creates a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund, and provides job protection and other safeguards for workers taking leave. Self-employed individuals may also elect to be covered, and the program includes provisions for employer equivalent plans, penalties for violations, and annual reporting requirements.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Act. Creates the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Department of Labor. Requires the Division to establish and administer a paid family and medical leave insurance program that provides benefits to employees. Provides that the program shall be administered by the Deputy Director of the Division. Sets forth eligibility requirements for benefits under the Act. Provides that a self-employed individual may elect to be covered under the Act. Contains provisions concerning disqualification from benefits; compensation for leave; the amount and duration of benefits; payments for benefits under the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund; employer equivalent plans; annual reports by the Department; hearings; penalties; notice; the coordination of leave provided under the Act with leave allowed under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, a collective bargaining agreement, or any local county or municipal ordinance; rulemaking; and other matters. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program Fund. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts certain documents collected by the Division of Paid Family and Medical Leave from the Act's disclosure requirements. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 02/08/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 12 : Ram Villivalam (D)*, Cristina Castro (D), Omar Aquino (D), Rob Martwick (D), Mike Simmons (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Laura Fine (D), Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Adriane Johnson (D), Mike Porfirio (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: To Paid Leave
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OK bill #HB3258 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying membership requirements of CLEET Council members; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the membership requirements for the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET), a state agency responsible for the professional training and continuing education of law enforcement officers. Specifically, it reduces the total number of CLEET Council members from thirteen to seven and redefines the composition of the council by removing certain ex officio positions (like the Commissioner of Public Safety and directors of specific state bureaus) and adding new appointed members with specific qualifications, including representatives from tribal law enforcement, sheriffs of larger and smaller counties, and chiefs of police from municipalities with varying population sizes, all appointed by the Governor, the President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 65, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3311), which relates to the creation of the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET); modifying membership requirements of CLEET Council members; reducing amount of CLEET Council members; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : David Hardin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Public Safety
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PA bill #HB80 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, a national agreement designed to improve public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services by allowing licensed professionals to practice in multiple member states under a "compact privilege." This means that if Pennsylvania joins, a licensed audiologist or speech-language pathologist in Pennsylvania who meets the compact's requirements can practice in other member states without needing a separate license in each one, and vice versa, as long as they maintain their home state license and adhere to the practice laws of the state where the patient is located. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation, sets definitions for key terms like "home state" (where a licensee primarily resides) and "remote state" (another member state where practice is authorized), and outlines procedures for licensure verification, adverse actions (disciplinary measures), and data sharing among member states, while preserving each state's authority to regulate the profession and protect public safety.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; and providing for the form of the compact.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 01/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 33 : Arvind Venkat (D)*, Kristin Marcell (R), Kristine Howard (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Chris Pielli (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Jim Haddock (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Dan Frankel (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Bob Freeman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Christina Sappey (D), Tarah Probst (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Danielle Otten (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Roni Green (D), Tim Bonner (R), Tarik Khan (D), Sean Dougherty (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Jeremy Shaffer (R), Carol Kazeem (D), Dave Madsen (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Donna Scheuren (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: First consideration
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ME bill #LD102 • Last Action 02/04/2026
An Act to Notify the Public of Juveniles Who Are Wanted Persons
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Maine law to allow criminal justice agencies to publicly disclose specific information about juvenile wanted persons under certain circumstances. The bill permits the release of limited personal details - including name, date of birth, physical description, photograph, location of alleged escape, and details about potential criminal charges - when a juvenile is believed to have escaped custody or has an outstanding arrest warrant for serious crimes. The disclosure is allowed in three specific scenarios: when a juvenile is believed to have escaped from official custody, escaped from arrest or during transport, or when a warrant exists for a serious crime that would be considered murder or a Class A, B, C, or D crime if committed by an adult. Importantly, the bill restricts the shared information to only these specific details and prohibits disclosure of broader juvenile history record information. The public release of information is also permitted if the juvenile has already reached 18 years of age at the time of the alleged escape. The goal of these provisions is to assist in apprehending potentially dangerous juvenile offenders while still maintaining some protections for juvenile records.
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Bill Summary: This bill allows criminal justice agencies to provide to the public certain juvenile history record information for the purpose of apprehending juveniles when either the juvenile has escaped from custody as defined by the Maine Criminal Code or a warrant of arrest has been issued alleging the juvenile has committed a juvenile crime that would constitute murder or a Class A, B, C or D crime if the juvenile were an adult. The bill also allows the juvenile history record information to be shared if the juvenile had attained 18 years of age at the time of the alleged escape.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Lajoie (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/07/2025
• Last Action: Voted: Divided Report
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IL bill #SB2795 • Last Action 02/04/2026
GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Local Government Inspector General Act, creating an independent office and commission to investigate allegations of misconduct, incompetence, or corruption within units of local government that do not have their own inspector general. The Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General will be appointed by the Governor with the Senate's approval, and the Inspector General will have the authority to investigate various forms of misconduct, including fraud, waste, and abuse, with assistance from the Attorney General. The bill also amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to require at least one member of the general public on the Legislative Ethics Commission and allows the Legislative Inspector General to release investigation reports without prior approval from the Commission, aiming to increase transparency in governmental ethics.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Local Government Inspector General Act. Provides that the purpose of the Act is to establish an independent entity to which allegations of incompetence, neglect of duty, malfeasance in office, corruption, or official misconduct involving units of local government, including their officers, employees, and agents, or elected or appointed local officials, may be reported and investigated with the assistance of the Attorney General. Creates the Local Government Ethics Commission and the Office of the Local Government Inspector General and provides that members of the Commission and the Inspector General shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the procedures of investigating a complaint and the issuing of reports. Defines terms. Amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Requires the appointment of at least one member of the general public to the Legislative Ethics Commission. Provides that the Legislative Ethics Commission shall adopt no rule requiring the Legislative Inspector General to seek the Commission's advance approval before commencing an investigation. Provides that, within 60 days after receipt of a summary report and response from the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head that resulted in the subject of the investigation being found guilty of allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, misconduct, nonfeasance, misfeasance, malfeasance, or violations of the Act, or violations of other related laws and rules, the Legislative Inspector General (currently, Legislative Ethics Commission) shall make available to the public the report and response or a redacted version of the report and response. Allows the Legislative Inspector General to make available to the public any other summary report and response of the ultimate jurisdictional authority or agency head or a redacted version of the report and response without prior approval from the Legislative Ethics Commission. Makes conforming changes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Laura Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: To Government Operations
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IL bill #SB3390 • Last Action 02/04/2026
PROSTITUTION DECRIMINALIZATION
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act," aims to decriminalize consensual sex work in Illinois by prohibiting law enforcement from arresting, charging, or prosecuting individuals solely for engaging in consensual sex work. It establishes a "Sex Workers' Bill of Rights Act" ensuring that sex workers, regardless of their employment status, receive the same rights and protections as other workers, including minimum wage, protection against discrimination and unsafe conditions, access to workers' compensation and health benefits, and privacy. The bill also mandates that employers, clients, or those benefiting from sex work must ensure safe working conditions and protect against exploitation and human trafficking. Furthermore, it clarifies that independent contractors in sex work will be treated as legitimate sole proprietors and have the right to control their work, negotiate contracts, and receive payment without interference. The bill also prohibits discrimination against sex workers in housing, public services, financial services, and healthcare, and ensures that existing anti-discrimination laws apply equally to them. Importantly, it repeals the offenses of prostitution and patronizing a prostitute, and makes conforming changes to various other acts, including provisions related to the expungement and sealing of criminal records, to reflect these changes.
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Bill Summary: Provides that the Act may be referred to as the Keeping Sex Workers Safe Act. Creates the Sex Workers' Bill of Rights Act. Provides that sex workers shall not be subject to criminal prosecution for engaging in consensual sex work. Provides that law enforcement agencies are prohibited from arresting, charging, or prosecuting individuals solely for performing or engaging in sex work. Provides that sex workers, whether employed, contracted, or self-employed, shall be afforded the same rights and protections as other workers under Illinois law, including, but not limited to: (1) minimum wage and hour protections; (2) protection against discrimination, harassment, and unsafe working conditions; (3) access to workers' compensation and health benefits if applicable; and (4) protection of privacy and freedom from surveillance. Provides that employers, clients, or those benefiting from the services of sex workers must ensure safe working conditions, including protection from violence, exploitation, and human trafficking. Provides that sex workers operating as independent contractors shall be treated as legitimate sole proprietors or businesses under Illinois law. Provides that sex workers have the right to control their work, negotiate fair contracts, and receive payment for their services without interference or exploitation. Provides that sex workers shall not be discriminated against in access to housing, public services, financial services, or healthcare based on their occupation. Provides that all laws protecting workers from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics shall apply equally to sex workers. Defines "sex work" and "sex worker". Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals the offenses of prostitution and patronizing a prostitute. Amends various Acts to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/10/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Celina Villanueva (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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IL bill #SB2840 • Last Action 02/04/2026
FOID CARDS-REINSTATEMENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act to prevent the Illinois State Police (ISP) from denying or revoking a Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID card) based on convictions, adjudications, or delinquency findings that have been overturned by a court, or on records that have been expunged, sealed, or otherwise removed by court order. The ISP must remove such records from their internal databases within 45 days of receiving a court order and is prohibited from using them for FOID card decisions. If a court orders the ISP to issue or reinstate a FOID card, the ISP must comply within 30 days, unless they file an appeal. If the ISP fails to comply with a court order within the specified timeframe, the FOID card will be automatically granted or reinstated by operation of law. Additionally, the ISP is required to submit quarterly reports to the General Assembly and the Governor detailing their compliance with court orders related to FOID card issuance and reinstatement, including the number of orders received, complied with, and delayed, as well as instances where denials were reversed due to reliance on vacated or expunged records.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall not deny an application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card or revoke a Firearm Owner's Identification Card on the basis of: (1) any conviction, adjudication, or delinquency finding that has been vacated, reversed, or set aside by a court; or (2) any record that has been expunged, sealed, or otherwise ordered removed under the Criminal Identification Act or Juvenile Court Act of 1987. Provides that the Illinois State Police shall eliminate from all internal databases any of these records within 45 days after receipt of the court order. Provides that use of any such record in connection with a Firearm Owner's Identification Card determination is prohibited. Provides that when a circuit court issues a final order directing the Illinois State Police to issue or reinstate a Firearm Owner's Identification Card of a person whose application for a card has been denied or whose card has been revoked, the Illinois State Police shall comply with the order and issue the card within 30 days after receipt of the order, unless the Illinois State Police files a petition for review in the Appellate Court within that 30-day period. Provides that if the Illinois State Police fails to comply with that provision, the person's application for a Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be automatically granted by the Illinois State Police by operation of law or the person's Firearm Owner's Identification Card shall be automatically restored by operation of law on the 31st day after receipt of the order. Provides for the submission of certain quarterly reports by the Illinois State Police to the General Assembly and to the Governor. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Willie Preston (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: To Firearms
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IL bill #SB3437 • Last Action 02/04/2026
DCEO-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act and makes several changes to existing Illinois laws. It allows the Illinois Council on Women and Girls to establish a subcommittee to research organizations supporting at-risk women, and it repeals a provision requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) website to list economic benefits for businesses by July 1, 2026. The bill also adjusts the deadline for several annual reports filed by the DCEO to January 31st, instead of January 1st, and modifies the membership of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority's Board. Additionally, it extends the sunset dates for several tax credits, including those for apprenticeship education expenses, research and development, angel investments, and River Edge Redevelopment Zones, meaning these credits will remain in effect for longer periods. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Repeals the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Act. Amends the Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act. Provides that the Council on Women and Girls may create the Opportunities for At-Risk Women Subcommittee to research and analyze organizations that support at-risk women in the State. Amends the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Law of the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that provisions requiring the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's official website to contain a comprehensive list of State, local, and federal economic benefits available to businesses in each of the State's counties and municipalities are repealed on July 1, 2026. Provides that the following reports shall be filed on or before January 31 of each year (instead of January 1): a report on entrepreneurial assistance centers; reports on the Enterprise Zone Loan Fund and the Large Business Attraction Fund; and reports concerning cannabis social equity. Amends the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority Act. Makes changes concerning the membership of the Board of the Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Extends the sunset for the apprenticeship education expense tax credit, the research and development tax credit, the angel investment tax credit, and the River Edge Redevelopment Zone tax credit. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Doris Turner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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MI bill #HB4808 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Civil rights: open meetings; the children trust Michigan state board; allow to meet remotely under the open meetings act. Amends sec. 3a of 1976 PA 267 (MCL 15.263a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4807'25
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Open Meetings Act to allow the Children Trust Michigan Board, a state board responsible for preventing child abuse and neglect, to hold meetings remotely under certain circumstances, similar to how other public bodies can meet electronically. This means that the Children Trust Michigan Board can now conduct meetings via telephonic or video conferencing, provided they follow the act's requirements for public access and two-way communication, and can do so for any reason, including accommodating absent members, just as agricultural commodity groups and certain retirement system boards can. The bill also clarifies that for meetings where members are absent due to military duty or a medical condition, only those specific members can participate remotely, unless the meeting falls under the broader remote meeting provisions for agricultural groups, retirement boards, joint energy agencies, or the Children Trust Michigan Board.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1976 PA 267, entitled"Open meetings act,"by amending section 3a (MCL 15.263a), as amended by 2023 PA 214.
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• Introduced: 08/26/2025
• Added: 08/27/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 8 : Bryan Posthumus (R)*, Nancy DeBoer (R), John Fitzgerald (D), Angela Rigas (R), Tom Kunse (R), Ken Borton (R), Matthew Bierlein (R), Steve Frisbie (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Placed On Order Of Third Reading With Substitute (s-2)
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PA bill #SB571 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Act, authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join an Interstate Compact designed to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in multiple member states under a "Compact Privilege." The Governor is empowered to execute this compact, which establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee its implementation and enforce its rules. The compact aims to enhance public safety by facilitating the exchange of licensure and investigative information between states, support military families by easing relocation burdens, and leverage telehealth for service delivery. Key provisions include defining terms like "Home State" (where a licensee primarily resides) and "Remote State" (where a licensee practices under the compact privilege), outlining the requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Compact Privilege, detailing procedures for adverse actions (disciplinary measures) taken against a licensee, and establishing the structure and powers of the Commission, including its rulemaking authority and dispute resolution mechanisms. The bill also specifies how the compact becomes operative, the duties of the State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure in implementing it, and the reimbursement of expenses for Pennsylvania's compact administrator.
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Bill Summary: Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2025
• Added: 04/10/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Lisa Boscola (D)*, Greg Rothman (R), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Jay Costa (D), Judy Ward (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: First consideration
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NE bill #LB1172 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Provide requirements for electric suppliers relating to dispatchable electricity capacity
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to require electric suppliers to maintain seventy-five percent of their generation portfolio as "dispatchable electricity capacity," meaning electricity that is readily available on demand and can adjust its output based on market needs, excluding routine maintenance. Electric suppliers must annually certify their compliance with this requirement to the Nebraska Power Review Board and, if found to be out of compliance, must submit a plan to become compliant within sixty days. The bill also defines "capacity" as the maximum electric power a plant can supply at a given time. This new requirement is added to existing provisions that already address the process for public power entities considering the closure or decommissioning of large dispatchable electric generation facilities, which includes providing notice to the Power Review Board and considering recommendations to mitigate economic harm to workers and communities.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to electricity; to amend section 70-1034, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; to provide requirements for electric suppliers relating to dispatchable electricity capacity; to define terms; and to repeal the original section.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Rick Holdcroft (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Natural Resources Hearing (13:30:00 2/4/2026 Room 1023)
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NE bill #LB1244 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions, impose sales and use tax on certain services, and change provisions relating to the Nebraska Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Nebraska's tax laws, primarily by eliminating certain sales and use tax exemptions and imposing taxes on various services, while also modifying provisions related to tax expenditures and the Nebraska Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act. Specifically, it removes exemptions for items like mineral oil as a dust suppressant and telefloral deliveries, and it expands the scope of taxable services to include things like hair care, hair removal, and veterinary services for pets, while also clarifying that certain veterinary services for livestock remain exempt. The bill also adjusts the definition of "manufacturing machinery and equipment" by removing molds and dies from the exemption and makes changes to the Nebraska Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act by setting earlier deadlines for new applications and credit usage. Additionally, it clarifies that sales and use tax will apply to the gross receipts from operating mechanical amusement devices, in addition to the existing occupation tax, and allows for local option sales and use taxes on these devices.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to revenue and taxation; to amend section 77-2701.47, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 77-382, 77-2704.36, 77-2912, and 77-3005, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 77-2701.16 and 77-2716, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to eliminate certain sales and use tax exemptions and impose sales and use taxes on certain services; to change the Mechanical Amusement Device Tax Act and the Tax Expenditure Reporting Act as prescribed; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Job Creation and Mainstreet Revitalization Act; to harmonize provisions; to provide an operative date; to repeal the original sections; to outright repeal sections 77-2704.55, 77-2704.60, and 77-2704.67, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, and section 77-2704.66, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Dave Murman (NP)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Revenue Hearing (13:30:00 2/4/2026 Room 1524)
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WA bill #SB6174 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Establishing producer responsibility for textiles.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a statewide extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for apparel and textile articles, aiming to reduce waste, greenhouse gases, and environmental and public health impacts, with a particular focus on repair and reuse. Producers of "covered products," defined as apparel or textile articles introduced into the state (excluding secondhand items), will be responsible for managing these products at the end of their life. Producers must register with a "producer responsibility organization" (PRO), which is a non-profit organization or a producer that manages the program on behalf of its members. These PROs will develop and implement plans for collecting, sorting, repairing, reusing, and recycling covered products, funded by fees paid by producers. The bill also mandates education and outreach to consumers, establishes collection site requirements, and sets up an advisory council to guide the program. The Department of Ecology will oversee the program, including approving PRO plans, enforcing compliance, and collecting fees to cover its administrative costs. The bill also includes provisions for penalties for non-compliance and amends existing laws related to the siting of program infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to establishing producer responsibility for 2 textiles; amending RCW 36.70.330, 36.70A.142, 35.63.290, 35A.63.310, 3 and 70A.208.270; reenacting and amending RCW 43.21B.110 and 4 43.21B.300; adding a new chapter to Title 70A RCW; and prescribing 5 penalties. 6
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Liz Lovelett (D)*, Vandana Slatter (D), Rebecca Saldaña (D), Sharon Shewmake (D), Jessica Bateman (D), Emily Alvarado (D), Yasmin Trudeau (D), Sam Hunt (D), Noel Frame (D), T'wina Nobles (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Environment, Energy & Technology at 8:00 AM.
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VA bill #SB232 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors, aims to enhance protections for minors' data online. It prohibits companies, referred to as "controllers," from entering into agreements with a known minor for online services, products, or features unless they obtain verified consent from the minor's parent. The bill also imposes specific duties on controllers regarding advertising to minors, the use of algorithms that affect minors, and exercising reasonable care to prevent harm to minors online, such as self-harm, substance abuse, bullying, and sexual exploitation. Furthermore, it expands the consumer rights of parents, allowing them to obtain a copy of all data associated with their minor child, including details about who that data was shared with and how it is being used. The bill defines a "minor" as anyone under 18 years old and clarifies that a "controller" is the entity that determines the purpose and means of processing personal data. This legislation will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors. Prohibits a controller of an online service, product, or feature from entering into certain agreements with a known minor, unless such controller obtains verified consent from the minor's parent as specified in the bill. The bill imposes certain duties on a controller of an online service, product, or feature related to advertising, algorithm use, and reasonable care toward known minors. The bill expands the consumer rights of a parent to minors and adds a provision allowing a parent to obtain a copy of the minor's data. Current law offers certain consumer rights to the parents of children younger than age 13. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Head (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
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KS bill #HB2678 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act to authorize the cultivation, processing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Kansas Medical Cannabis Act, establishes a framework for the legal cultivation, processing, distribution, sale, and use of medical cannabis for patients with qualifying medical conditions. It outlines the roles of various state agencies, including the Department of Health and Environment for patient and caregiver registration, the Board of Healing Arts and Board of Nursing for medical provider certification, and the Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control for licensing of cannabis businesses. The act specifies qualifying medical conditions, such as cancer, epilepsy, and PTSD, and details requirements for patient and caregiver identification cards, including provisions for minors and fee waivers for those with financial hardship. It also sets forth regulations for licensed cultivators, processors, laboratories, medical cannabis pharmacies, and disposal facilities, including licensing criteria, operational standards, and security measures. Importantly, the bill mandates the expungement of certain cannabis-related criminal records and establishes an excise tax on medical cannabis sales, with revenue allocated to childcare, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing, and property tax rebates. The act also includes provisions to prevent discrimination against medical cannabis patients and caregivers in employment, housing, and access to organ transplants, and clarifies that the use of medical cannabis will not be considered a basis for denying child custody or parental rights, nor will it be a factor in unemployment benefit eligibility or professional licensing, with specific exemptions for certain professions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning health and healthcare; relating to medical cannabis; enacting the Kansas medical cannabis act; providing for the licensure and regulation of the cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, sale and use of medical cannabis and medical cannabis products; establishing the medical cannabis registration fund and the medical cannabis regulation fund; requiring the expungement of cannabis-related charges; assessing an excise tax and requiring amounts collected from such tax to be used to fund child care, economic development, mental health, low-cost housing and property tax rebates; making exceptions to the crimes of unlawful manufacture and possession of controlled substances; amending K.S.A. 21-5703, 21- 5706, 21-5707, 21-5709, 21-5710, 21-6109, 23-3201, 38-2269, 44- 1009, 44-1015, 79-5201 and 79-5210 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 8-1567, 21-5705, 21-6607, 22-3717, 22-4714, 44-501, 44-706, 65-1120 and 65- 28b08 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Ford Carr (D)*, John Alcala (D), Mike Amyx (D), Barbara Ballard (D), Abi Boatman (D), Wanda Brownlee Paige (D), Sydney Carlin (D), John Carmichael (D), Pam Curtis (D), Jo Ella Hoye (D), Angela Martinez (D), Lynn Melton (D), Heather Meyer (D), Brooklynne Mosley (D), K.C. Ohaebosim (D), Melissa Oropeza (D), Dan Osman (D), Mari-Lynn Poskin (D), Louis Ruiz (D), Tom Sawyer (D), Stephanie Clayton (D), Tobias Schlingensiepen (D), Alexis Simmons (D), Jerry Stogsdill (D), Lindsay Vaughn (D), Suzanne Wikle (D), Brandon Woodard (D), Rui Xu (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs
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IL bill #SB1807 • Last Action 02/04/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Property Tax Code to increase the maximum income limitation for the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption from $65,000 to $85,000, effective for taxable years 2026 and thereafter. The exemption is designed to help low-income seniors aged 65 or older by freezing the assessed value of their primary residence for property tax purposes. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 15-172 of the Property Tax Code to raise the income threshold, which means more senior homeowners will be eligible for this tax relief. The exemption allows qualifying seniors to have their property's assessed value remain at the base year level, even if property values in the area increase, thus helping to protect seniors on fixed incomes from rising property tax burdens. The change aims to provide additional financial support to senior homeowners by expanding the income eligibility for this assessment freeze, making it easier for more seniors to benefit from this property tax exemption.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. In provisions concerning the Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, provides that, for taxable years 2026 and thereafter, the maximum income limitation is $85,000 (currently, $65,000). Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/21/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Willie Preston (D)*, Javier Cervantes (D), Karina Villa (D), Napoleon Harris (D), Bill Cunningham (D), Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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VT bill #H0669 • Last Action 02/04/2026
An act relating to internet lottery sales
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Vermont Board of Liquor and Lottery to sell lottery tickets, products, and subscriptions through mobile applications, mobile devices, or over the internet, allowing for modern purchasing methods for lottery games. It specifies that all such purchases must be initiated and received within the State of Vermont, preventing sales to individuals outside the state, though incidental routing outside the state will not invalidate a purchase. The bill also establishes exemptions from the Public Records Act for certain sensitive information related to these sales, including personal and financial details of purchasers, trade secrets, and security information, to protect privacy and business operations. Furthermore, it outlines a specific procedure for the Board to adopt rules governing these online sales, requiring public notice and hearings but exempting them from standard rulemaking processes, while ensuring these adopted procedures have the force of law. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to authorize the Board of Liquor and Lottery to offer lottery tickets, products, and subscriptions through the use of mobile applications, by mobile devices, or over the internet.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Michael Marcotte (R)*, Abbey Duke (D), Lisa Hango (R), John Kascenska (R), Eric Maguire (R), Anthony Micklus (R), Mike Morgan (R), Shawn Sweeney (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs Hearing (00:00:00 2/4/2026 )
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VA bill #SB201 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Consumer Data Protection Act to establish new protections for children. Specifically, it requires any entity that controls or processes personal data (referred to as a "controller" or "processor") to obtain verifiable parental consent before registering a child under 18 years old for their product or service, or before collecting, using, or disclosing that child's personal data. "Verifiable parental consent" is defined as authorization from a parent or guardian, and the bill outlines reasonable methods for obtaining this consent, such as a signed form, credit card transaction with notification, or providing government-issued identification. The bill also gives parents the option to consent to data collection and use without consenting to its disclosure to third parties. This change aims to enhance the privacy of minors online by strengthening the requirements for obtaining parental permission for data handling.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children; definitions. Requires a controller or processor, as such terms are defined in relevant law, to obtain verifiable parental consent, defined in the bill, prior to registering any child younger than 18 years of age with the controller's or processor's product or service or before collecting, using, or disclosing such child's personal data.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : David Suetterlein (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
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AZ bill #SB1509 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Campaign finance; lobbyists; reporting
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona law to require candidate committees to report contributions from lobbyists, including authorized and designated public lobbyists, by including the term "lobbyist" alongside the contributor's occupation and employer on campaign finance reports. This change is part of a broader update to the reporting requirements for campaign finance, which detail the contents of reports filed by committees, including information on cash on hand, itemized receipts and disbursements, and total sums of money. The bill also clarifies definitions for when contributions and disbursements are considered received or made, and specifies how in-kind contributions and independent expenditures should be reported.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 16-926, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to elections.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 2 : Lauren Kuby (D)*, Brian Garcia (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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WV bill #HB5149 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Establishing the West Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the West Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board, a body tasked with protecting West Virginia residents and the state's healthcare system from high prescription drug costs. The Board will be composed of five members appointed by various state officials, with expertise in health care economics or clinical medicine, and will have alternate members to step in when a primary member has a conflict of interest. A separate Stakeholder Council, comprised of 26 members representing various sectors of the healthcare industry and the public, will provide input to the Board. The bill defines key terms such as "biologic," "biosimilar," "brand name drug," and "generic drug," and outlines requirements for disclosing conflicts of interest and adhering to the West Virginia Public Employees' Ethics Act. The Board is mandated to study and report on the pharmaceutical system and policy options for lowering drug prices, collect and analyze transparency data on prescription drug costs, and conduct cost reviews for drugs identified as having affordability challenges. This includes identifying drugs with high launch costs, significant price increases, or biosimilars that are not sufficiently cheaper than their brand-name counterparts. The Board will also have the authority to set upper payment limits for certain prescription drug products purchased or paid for by state and local governments, with a process for review and appeal. Funding for the Board will come from an annual fee assessed on manufacturers, pharmacy benefits managers, insurers, and wholesale distributors, deposited into a dedicated Prescription Drug Affordability Fund. The Attorney General's office will be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this subtitle.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to establish the West Virginia Prescription Drug Affordability Board; provide definitions; provide for the creation of a Board and the composition, compensation, and duties associated with the Board; provide for the creation of a stakeholder council and the composition, and duties associated with the Council; provide disclosures of conflicts of interest and requiring adherence to the Ethics Act; require a study and report on transparency data on prescription drug products; provide a cost review of prescription drug products with affordability challenges; require confidentiality; establish a fund; provide for enforcement; clarify drug products eligible; provide remedies; and list all report requirements.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kayla Young (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To House Health and Human Resources
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WV bill #HB5123 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consumer Data Protection Act, aims to enhance consumer privacy by granting individuals several rights regarding their personal information collected by businesses. Consumers will have the right to request a copy of their personal data, ask for their information to be deleted or corrected, and inquire about what personal data has been sold or shared. Crucially, consumers can opt out of the sale or sharing of their personal information with third parties, and businesses are prohibited from discriminating against consumers who exercise these rights. The bill also establishes procedures for handling these requests, including a specific form for opting out of data sales or sharing, and creates a private right for consumers to sue for violations. The West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection is empowered to create rules for enforcing this act and to bring legal action against businesses that violate its provisions, with penalties for unintentional and intentional violations, and increased penalties for violations involving minors.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to protect consumer data privacy by establishing a consumer right to request copy of personal data collected; establishing a consumer right to have personal information deleted or corrected; establishing a consumer right to request personal data sold or shared; establishing a consumer right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information to third parties; prohibiting discrimination against consumers who exercise their right under this article; establishing procedures for requests for personal information under this article; establish a form to opt out of sale or sharing of personal information; creating a private cause of action; empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to establish rules under this article for enforcement; and empowering the West Virginia Division of Consumer Protection to bring suit for violation of this article.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kayla Young (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: To House Environment, Infrastructure, and Technology
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KS bill #HB2567 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Enacting the safe battery collection and recycling stewardship act and prohibiting the sale of covered batteries or battery-containing products unless the producer is part of a battery stewardship organization with an approved plan.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safe Battery Collection and Recycling Act, prohibits the sale of certain batteries (referred to as "covered batteries," which include portable and medium-format batteries) and products containing them unless the producer, the entity responsible for manufacturing or branding the battery or product, is part of an approved battery stewardship organization. These organizations must submit a detailed plan to the Secretary of Health and Environment outlining how they will manage battery collection and recycling, including performance goals, collection site criteria, and public education efforts. The act mandates that these organizations cover all costs associated with their plans, reimburse local governments for their participation, and ensure convenient and accessible collection of covered batteries, including damaged or defective ones, with specific collection site requirements for portable and medium-format batteries. Producers are responsible for marking batteries with their identification and chemistry, and consumers are prohibited from disposing of covered batteries in regular trash or recycling bins. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, creates a battery stewardship fund for administration, and limits the number of state employees dedicated to enforcing this act.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the environment; enacting the safe battery collection and recycling act; prohibiting the sale of covered batteries or battery- containing products unless the producer is part of a battery stewardship organization with an approved plan; requiring battery stewardship organizations to submit a battery stewardship plan to the secretary of health and environment for approval; providing the responsibilities of battery stewardship organizations, including cost coverage and reimbursement to local governments; mandating the collection of covered batteries and setting criteria for collection sites and events; promoting the implementation of the battery stewardship plan through education, outreach and safety training; requiring annual reports from battery stewardship organizations, detailing financials, collection data and outreach efforts; mandating the department to publish approved plans and reports on its website, while protecting proprietary information; providing liability protection for compliance with an approved battery stewardship plan; allowing independent fee-based collection services under certain conditions; prohibiting improper disposal of covered batteries and outlining responsibilities for waste facilities; establishing penalties for violations of the act, including false statements and fee nonpayment; directing the department to review studies on expanding coverage to other products or batteries; allowing battery stewardship organizations to recover costs from noncompliant producers through civil actions; establishing the battery stewardship fund for administering the act; authorizing the secretary to adopt rules and regulations for the administration of the act; limiting the number of full time equivalent positions that the department can fill to administer and enforce the act; amending K.S.A. 65-3427 and repealing the existing section.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Hearing: Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM Room 346-S - CANCELED
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KS bill #HB2660 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Making and concerning appropriations for the state board of regents for the Kansas blueprint for literacy, expanding the every child can read act reporting requirements and amending the Kansas blueprint for literacy to provide certain requirements for the state board of education, the state board of regents and school districts with regard to literacy education and reporting.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allocates $8.6 million to the State Board of Regents for the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy, a plan to improve reading education. It expands reporting requirements under the Every Child Can Read Act to include more data on students at risk of literacy deficits and requires the State Department of Education to report to the governor, legislature, and State Board of Education by October 1st annually. The bill also mandates that members of the Literacy Advisory Committee possess specific expertise in areas like evidence-based literacy practices and the science of reading, and it aligns literacy fluency goals with the State Board of Education's assessment cut scores. Furthermore, school districts will be required to employ reading specialists in elementary schools starting in the 2029-2030 school year and develop individual student literacy plans for students in kindergarten through third grade identified as high-risk, with these plans including at least 90 minutes of targeted intervention per week. The State Board of Education is tasked with designating best literacy practices based on the science of reading, prohibiting discredited methods like the three-cueing system, and incorporating a literacy practicum into teacher licensure requirements, including specific clock hours for general education and reading specialist candidates. Educator preparation programs will need to demonstrate that teacher candidates master literacy assessment tools and evidence-based practices, and the State Board of Regents and State Board of Education will jointly oversee the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan for all grade levels, including educator preparation, professional learning, instructional materials, and family resources. Finally, the bill repeals existing sections related to the Kansas Blueprint for Literacy and expands the definition of terms like "literacy practicum" and "science of reading" to reflect current understanding and best practices in literacy education.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to the Kansas blueprint for literacy; making and concerning appropriations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027, for the state board of regents; expanding reporting requirements in the every child can read act; requiring members of the literacy advisory committee to have certain expertise; aligning literacy fluency goals with the state board of education's assessment cut scores; requiring school districts to employ reading specialists and develop individual student literacy plans for certain high-risk students; requiring the state board of education to designate best literacy practices and include a literacy practicum in the requirements for teacher licensure; requiring the development of a comprehensive literacy implementation plan; providing requirements for educator preparation programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72- 3262, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294 and 74- 32,295 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Higher Education Budget
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IL bill #SB2713 • Last Action 02/03/2026
HEALTH CARE VIOLENCE PREVENT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act and the Freedom of Information Act to enhance workplace safety protections for health care workers. The bill requires health care providers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs in consultation with direct care employees, including identifying potential hazards, establishing reporting systems, and creating procedures for investigating and responding to violent incidents. Key provisions include mandating that health care providers cannot discourage workers from reporting workplace violence to law enforcement or the Department of Public Health, requiring annual reporting of violent incidents, and establishing a detailed incident logging system that classifies types of workplace violence. The bill introduces penalties for non-compliance, with fines up to $500 per day for failing to submit a workplace violence prevention program and potential total fines of up to $365,000 in a 12-month period for repeated violations. Additionally, the bill exempts workplace violence records from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information while promoting a safer healthcare environment.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Health Care Violence Prevention Act. Makes changes to defined terms. In provisions concerning workplace safety, provides that a health care worker may not be discouraged from contacting law enforcement or the Department of Public Health regarding workplace violence and a health care provider may not hold a policy that limits such contact. Adds additional requirements to the workplace violence prevention program, including reporting requirements and identifying the need for additional security and alarms, adequate exit routes, monitoring systems, barrier protections, lighting, entry procedures, and systems to identify and flag persons who have previously committed violent acts in the health care provider space. Sets forth provisions concerning violent incident investigations and recordkeeping and reporting requirements for health care providers regarding violent incidents. Establishes penalties for failure to comply with the Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempts from public disclosure workplace violence records maintained by health care providers as required under a specified provision of the Health Care Violence Prevention Act.
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• Introduced: 10/14/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/14/2025
• Last Action: Assigned to Executive
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KS bill #HB2674 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Prohibiting certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS and requiring disclosure of information and the testing of products that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, distributed or distributed for sale in this state.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the PFAS Protection Act, aims to reduce the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals intentionally added to products for specific functions, by prohibiting their sale in certain items and requiring manufacturers to disclose information and test their products. Starting January 1, 2027, PFAS will be banned in cookware, food packaging, dental floss, juvenile products, and firefighting foams, with a further ban on carpets, rugs, cleaning products, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, textiles, textile furnishings, ski waxes, and upholstered furniture taking effect on January 1, 2028. The Department of Health and Environment is authorized to create rules to prohibit other consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS if deemed necessary for health or environmental protection, with a minimum six-month notice period before such prohibitions take effect. Manufacturers must report details about PFAS in their products, including its purpose and amount, by January 1, 2027, and face restrictions on sales if they fail to comply or if testing reveals the presence of intentionally added PFAS. The act includes various exemptions for products regulated by federal law, used items, medical devices, certain equipment, and specific industrial or public health applications, and the department can designate "currently unavoidable uses" of PFAS where alternatives are not reasonably available.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning the environment; enacting the PFAS protection act; prohibiting certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS; authorizing the department of health and environment to adopt rules and regulations to prohibit certain products that contain intentionally added PFAS; requiring disclosure of information and the testing of products that contain intentionally added PFAS and are sold, offered for sale, distributed or distributed for sale in this state.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lauren Bohi (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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IL bill #SB2751 • Last Action 02/03/2026
PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, contingent on Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly becoming law, amends the Property Tax Code to adjust how the "maximum income limitation" is calculated for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption for taxable years 2029 and beyond. Specifically, it mandates that for these future years, the maximum income allowed to qualify for the exemption will be determined by taking the previous year's maximum income limitation and increasing it by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index-U (CPI-U), which is a measure of inflation for goods and services used by urban consumers, for the 12 months ending in September of the preceding year. The bill also adds a definition for "Consumer Price Index-U" to clarify its meaning. This change aims to ensure that the income threshold for the exemption keeps pace with inflation, providing ongoing property tax relief to eligible low-income seniors.
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Bill Summary: Provides that, if and only if Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly becomes law in the form in which it passed both houses on October 31, 2025, then a provision in the Property Tax Code concerning the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption is amended by (i) specifying that, for taxable years 2029 and thereafter, the term "maximum income limitation" means the maximum income limitation for the immediately preceding taxable year, multiplied by one plus the percentage increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index-U for the 12-month period ending in September of the calendar year immediately preceding the taxable year for which the limitation is calculated and (ii) adding a definition of the term "Consumer Price Index-u". Effective upon becoming law or on the date Senate Bill 642 of the 104th General Assembly takes effect, whichever is later.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Morrison (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Revenue
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OK bill #SB1971 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Charter schools; adding requirements to charter school application; requiring annual oversight and performance review. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning charter schools in Oklahoma, introduces new requirements for charter school applications and strengthens oversight and performance reviews. It mandates that applicants and sponsors complete specific training, and applications must now include more detailed information about the school's operations, finances, and student support plans. A key provision requires annual oversight and performance reviews for each charter school, which must evaluate academic, operational, and financial performance, assess the school's administrator, and administer an anonymous survey to parents and guardians. The results of these reviews must be shared with the school's governing board and posted online by the sponsor. Furthermore, the bill clarifies procedures for charter contract renewals and terminations, including requirements for sponsors to provide detailed performance reports and for charter schools to address any identified deficiencies. It also establishes consequences for sponsors who fail to conduct these reviews or address compliance issues, potentially leading to the suspension of their authority to sponsor new charter schools, and mandates that such deficiencies be clearly identified. The bill also updates language regarding student discipline policies for students with disabilities and ensures charter schools and virtual charter schools adhere to open meeting and open records laws, including a public comment period and posting their response procedures for open records requests.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to charter schools; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 3-134, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023, and 3-137, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-134 and 3-137), which relate to the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; adding requirements to charter school application; requiring certain review to be provided to certain governing board and posted on certain sponsor’s website; providing contents of annual oversight and performance review; requiring certain survey to be administered according to certain requirements; requiring a sponsor’s performance report to include certain information; directing the Statewide Charter School Board to suspend certain sponsor authority if a sponsor fails to take certain actions; requiring certain determination to identify certain deficiencies; updating statutory language; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kendal Sacchieri (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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IL bill #SB2965 • Last Action 02/03/2026
RENEWABLE FUELS PROGRAM
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture, to provide grants for installing equipment to store and dispense fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel, meaning gasoline blends greater than E-10 and biodiesel blends greater than B-10. A new fund, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, will be created in the State treasury to hold money from various sources, including a quarterly transfer of $3,000,000 from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, provided the Underground Storage Tank Fund has at least $50,000,000. Eligible recipients for these grants are retail petroleum marketers, petroleum terminal operators, and other related companies, with a limit of $1,000,000 per company and $100,000 per site, and applicants must cover at least 50% of the installation costs; public bodies are not eligible. The bill also makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act and is effective immediately.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Environmental Protection Act. Establishes the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Program, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Allows grants to be awarded from the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund, which is created as a special fund in the State treasury, for the installation of equipment for the storage and dispensing of fuels with higher blends of ethanol or biodiesel feedstock, according to the application and eligibility requirements established by rule by the Department of Agriculture. Requires the Comptroller and Treasurer to transfer, from June 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, $3,000,000 each calendar quarter from the Underground Storage Tank Fund to the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Fund. Provides for eligibility for grant funding and eligible expenditures from the fund. Makes conforming changes to the State Finance Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Halpin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
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MS bill #HB203 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Disabilities, persons with; modernize terminology used to refer to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modernizes the terminology used to refer to individuals with disabilities and mental illnesses across various Mississippi statutes, replacing outdated and potentially offensive terms like "handicapped," "crippled," "mentally ill," and "mentally retarded" with more respectful and person-first language such as "persons with disabilities," "persons with mental illness," and "persons with intellectual disabilities." The changes aim to reflect a more inclusive and respectful societal attitude towards individuals with disabilities and mental health conditions. The bill mandates that legislative drafting offices and state agencies use this updated terminology when preparing legislation and rules, and it revises numerous existing sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to reflect these changes, impacting areas from public accommodations and employment to healthcare and education.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 43-6-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Requirements For Legislative Drafting Offices And State Agencies To Use Certain Respectful References To Individuals With Disabilities In Preparing Legislation And Rules; To Amend Sections 13-1-305, 19-5-45, 21-37-6, 25-9-149, 25-15-3, 25-15-9, 27-19-56, 29-5-65, 37-16-9, 37-31-31, 37-31-33, 37-31-35, 37-31-39, 37-33-13, 37-41-3, 41-3-15, 41-7-173, 41-11-102, 41-11-105, 41-11-109, 41-11-111, 41-11-113, 41-13-35, 41-19-33, 41-19-205, 41-19-237, 41-19-257, 41-19-261, 41-19-291, 41-21-131, 41-21-139, 41-31-15, 41-41-403, 41-79-5, 43-6-1, 43-6-3, 43-6-5, 43-6-13, 43-6-15, 43-6-113, 43-6-125, 43-11-1, 43-13-117, 43-18-1, 43-27-25, 43-33-703, 43-33-717, 43-33-723, 45-1-2, 45-35-53, 47-5-1351, 49-7-39, 49-7-40, 71-3-3, 71-3-7, 71-3-105, 71-7-13, 73-3-353, 75-74-9, 83-9-32, 93-7-3 And 97-3-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize The Terminology That Is Used To Refer To Persons With Mental Illness, Persons With An Intellectual Disability, Handicapped Persons And Crippled Persons; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bryant W. Clark (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1423 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; automatically restore for person convicted of disenfranchising crime that is expunged.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to automatically restore voting rights for individuals in Mississippi whose convictions for disenfranchising crimes have been expunged, meaning they have been legally removed from their criminal record. Specifically, it clarifies that an expungement of a disenfranchising crime, provided no other such crimes remain on record and all other voting requirements are met, allows a person to register and vote as a qualified elector. The bill also mandates that county election officials must automatically update the Statewide Election Management System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters, to include individuals whose disenfranchising crime convictions have been expunged and who are otherwise eligible to vote. This change is intended to ensure that once a conviction is expunged and the individual meets the criteria, their right to vote is recognized and their name is properly reinstated in the voter registration system without requiring them to re-register.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify The Effect Of Expungement Procedures In Relation To Qualified Electors; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Has Had A Disenfranchising Crime Conviction Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Any Other Disenfranchising Crime And Who Meets All Other Requirements To Become A Qualified Elector Shall Be Allowed To Register To Vote As A Qualified Elector; To Amend Sections 23-15-151 And 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The County Registrar Or Election Commissioner To Automatically Place The Name Of A Person Previously Registered To Vote Whose Disenfranchising Crime Was Expunged, Who Has Not Been Convicted Of Another Disenfranchising Crime And Who Is Otherwise An Eligible Voter Into The Statewide Election Management System; To Amend Sections 23-15-125, 23-15-153, 23-15-165 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Sections; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kabir Karriem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB732 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements of a conviction including parole but not probation.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Mississippi law regarding voting rights for individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically aiming to restore voting rights upon completion of all sentencing requirements, excluding probation. It clarifies that individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, or other disenfranchising crimes (excluding murder and rape) will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction. These rights will only be restored after they have fully satisfied all aspects of their sentence, including parole, but not probation. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the Mississippi Code related to voter registration and election administration to align with these changes, and it brings forward existing sections concerning disqualification from office and restoration of suffrage for military service for potential future amendments.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Voter Fraud, Bribery, Theft, Arson, Obtaining Money Or Goods Under False Pretense, Perjury, Forgery, Embezzlement, Bigamy Or Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions Except For Murder And Rape Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction And Shall Not Have His Or Her Right To Vote Restored Until He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction Including Parole But Not Probation; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeramey Anderson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB839 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Utility shutoffs; revise Governor's authority regarding.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises the Governor's emergency powers in Mississippi by amending Section 33-15-11 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, specifically concerning utility shutoffs during declared emergencies. Previously, the Governor had broad authority to suspend regulatory statutes to cope with disasters. Now, while the Governor can still suspend such statutes, this authority is limited regarding utility shutoffs. Instead of directly suspending utility shutoffs, the Governor can only suspend the rules that would prevent local governing authorities from having the discretion to suspend water, electric, sewer, and natural gas shutoffs during an emergency, and the Governor cannot mandate that local authorities suspend these services. This change grants local governments more control over decisions regarding utility shutoffs in their areas during emergencies.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 33-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Governor's Emergency Authority To Allow For Local Governing Authorities To Have Discretion On Suspending Certain Utility Shutoffs During An Emergency; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Vince Mangold (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3879 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Waters and water rights; modifying list of records to be entered; requiring board maintain records in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing laws concerning water districts by requiring their governing boards to include meeting agendas in the records they maintain, in addition to their minutes, decisions, and orders. Furthermore, it mandates that these records be kept in compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which ensures public access to government documents, with exceptions for private or confidential information, and requires that such records be posted on the water district's website if one exists. The bill also updates the duties of the chairman of the board, stipulating that they and the board must follow guidelines set by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services when performing their duties, such as preparing budgets and adjusting water rates. This legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to waters and water rights; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.9, which relates to board as governing body; modifying list of records to be entered; requiring board maintain records in accordance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act; requiring certain website posting; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1324.18, which relates to duty of chairman; requiring certain guidelines be followed; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Gann (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB699 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of a conviction.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning voting rights in Mississippi, aims to automatically restore the right to vote for individuals convicted of certain crimes once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines, completing probation, or serving jail time. Previously, the law suspended voting rights upon conviction for vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by the Attorney General, and these rights were not automatically restored. The bill amends several sections of Mississippi law to reflect this change, ensuring that once a person has satisfied all aspects of their sentence, their right to vote is automatically reinstated and their name is re-added to voter rolls and the Statewide Elections Management System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters. The bill also includes provisions to bring forward existing laws related to disqualification from holding office and restoration of suffrage for military service, and specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud, Of Any Crime Listed In Section 241, Mississippi Constitution Of 1890, Or Of Any Crime Interpreted As Disenfranchising In Later Attorney General Opinions, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, John Hines (D)*, Timaka James-Jones (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB676 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Proof of motor vehicle insurance; require when registering or renewing the registration of a motor vehicle.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reenacts and amends Mississippi law to require motor vehicle owners to prove they have the minimum required liability insurance coverage when registering or renewing their vehicle's registration, with the Department of Public Safety now responsible for maintaining the motor vehicle insurance verification system, which tax assessors will also have access to, and the department is tasked with creating rules to enforce these insurance requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Reenact Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Section 4, Chapter 447, Laws Of 2015, Which Requires Every Owner Of A Motor Vehicle To Comply With The Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance Coverage Requirements When Registering Or Renewing A Registration Of A Motor Vehicle; To Amend Reenacted Section 63-16-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Change References To The Department Of Revenue, In Regard To Maintaining The Motor Vehicle Insurance Verification System, To The Department Of Public Safety; To Amend Section 63-16-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Allow Tax Assessors To Access The Verification System; To Bring Forward Section 63-16-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 13 : Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, Robert Sanders (D)*, Lester Carpenter (R)*, Jim Estrada (R)*, Jimmy Fondren (R)*, Karl Gibbs (D)*, Kenji Holloway (D)*, Hester McCray (D)*, Gene Newman (R)*, Solomon Osborne (D)*, Cheikh Taylor (D)*, Rickey Thompson (D)*, Otha Williams (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB704 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; create to prevent release of personal information with intent to harass.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act, makes it illegal to intentionally and willfully release someone's "restricted personal information" – which includes Social Security numbers, home addresses, phone numbers, and personal email or fax numbers – if that person is a "covered person" or their "close relation." Covered persons are defined as law enforcement officers, public officials, court personnel, or witnesses in criminal cases. The intent behind releasing this information must be to harass, threaten, intimidate, or incite a crime against the covered person or their family. Penalties range from a misdemeanor for a first offense, with fines and jail time, to a felony for subsequent offenses, with more severe fines and longer prison sentences, and even harsher penalties if the crime is a "crime of violence." Additionally, the bill amends the Public Records Act to exempt the restricted personal information of covered persons from public disclosure, meaning this sensitive data will be harder to obtain through public records requests. The bill also includes a provision that brings forward existing law regarding the random drawing of jurors for potential amendment, though no specific changes are detailed in this summary.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Doxxing Prevention Act; To Prohibit The Intentional And Willful Disclosure Of Personal Information Of Certain Persons; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt The Information Of Certain Persons From The Public Records Act; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-16, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulates The Random Drawing Of Jurors, For Purposes Of Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Jeffrey Hulum (D)*, Christopher Bell (D)*, Bryant W. Clark (D)*, Stephanie Foster (D)*, John Hines (D)*, Solomon Osborne (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB862 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore upon satisfaction of all of the sentencing requirements of conviction of a felony.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning voting rights in Mississippi, proposes to automatically restore the right to vote to individuals convicted of a felony once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines, completing probation, or serving their sentence. Previously, the law specified that certain crimes, including vote fraud and those listed in the Mississippi Constitution, were "disenfranchising," meaning they resulted in the loss of voting rights. This bill simplifies that by focusing on any felony conviction. The changes aim to streamline the process of restoring voting rights by making it automatic upon completion of sentencing, rather than requiring a separate pardon or action, and will be reflected in the state's electronic voter registration system, known as the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The bill also includes provisions to bring existing laws regarding disenfranchisement and restoration of suffrage for military service up to date for potential amendment.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of A Felony Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Suspended Upon Conviction But Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Earle Banks (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB149 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Military education credits and certifications; require IHL, MCCB and SWIB to develop a policy for the acceptance of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL), the Mississippi Community College Board (MCCB), and the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB) to develop policies for accepting academic credits and professional credentials earned by members of the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves, National Guard, and Naval Militia. This means that postsecondary institutions under IHL and MCCB will need to establish procedures to grant academic credit for relevant military education, training, or service, and the SWIB, along with IHL and MCCB, will facilitate a statewide policy for accepting these military credits towards degrees or technical programs. Additionally, the bill mandates that occupational licensing boards, which are state agencies that issue licenses or certifications for various professions, must accept military education, training, and service as qualifications for licenses or certificates if they are deemed equivalent to the required qualifications and the applicant provides proof of completion. The bill also aims to expedite the process for issuing temporary practice permits and licenses for military personnel on active duty.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That The State Workforce Investment Board Or An Applicable Occupational Licensing Board Shall Accept Military Education, Training And Service As Qualified Credentials Otherwise Required Of An Applicant For A License Or Certificate; To Define Terms Used In This Act; To Specify The Professional Occupations And Occupational Licensing Boards To Which The Provisions Of This Act Apply; To Require Evidence Of Successful Completion Of The Education, Training Or Service As A Member Of The Armed Forces Of The United States, The United States Reserves, The National Guard Of Any State, The Military Reserves Of Any State Or The Naval Militia Of Any State To Qualify For Such Benefit; To Prescribe The Process By Which Eligible Individuals Shall Adhere To In Applying For A Temporary Practice Permit, License Of Certification; To Require The State Workforce Investment Board Or Applicable Occupational Licensing Board To Expedite The Procedure For Issuance Of A License Or Certificate For Applicants Who Are On Active Duty; To Amend Section 37-101-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board To Require The Postsecondary Institutions Under Their Governance To Implement A Policy And Procedure For The Acceptance Of Academic Credits Received By Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Upon Presentation Of Evidence Of Successful Completion Of Relevant Military Education, Training Or Service; To Amend Section 37-153-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The State Workforce Investment Board, In Conjunction With The Board Of Trustees Of State Institutions Of Higher Learning And The Mississippi Community College Board To Facilitate The Development And Implementation Of A Statewide Policy And Procedure For The Acceptance Of Academic Credits Received By Members Of The Armed Forces Of The United States Upon Presentation Of Evidence Of Successful Completion Of Relevant Military Education, Training Or Service; To Amend Section 73-50-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendments; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John Hines (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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IL bill #HB4641 • Last Action 02/03/2026
CANNABIS-VARIOUS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to cannabis regulation in Illinois. It expands confidentiality provisions for the Department of Professional Regulation to include the Office of Executive Inspector General and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. The Illinois Procurement Code's exemption period for implementing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act is extended. Starting July 1, 2026, cannabis purchased by qualifying patients or caregivers will be treated as "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" for tax purposes under the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. The Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act will be amended to rename the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, remove its sunset date and emergency rulemaking provisions, update definitions, and align with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, with some provisions expiring or being repealed. The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act itself will see updated definitions, merged licenses, prioritized medical patients, allowance for license relocation, revised training and compliance requirements, and the authorization of integrated identification card systems, along with new diversity spending and reporting requirements with penalties. Finally, the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act will remove references to marijuana and hashish from its purpose.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Department of Professional Regulation Law to add references in confidentiality provisions to the Office of Executive Inspector General and the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code to extend the exemption period for implementing the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act. Amends the Use Tax Act, Service Use Tax Act, Service Occupation Tax Act, and Retailers' Occupation Tax Act to include cannabis purchased by qualifying patients or caregivers as "prescription and nonprescription medicines and drugs" beginning July 1, 2026. Amends the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Program Act to rename the Opioid Alternative Pilot Program, eliminate the sunset of the Program and emergency rulemaking provisions, revise definitions, add references to the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, supplant or sunset certain provisions on July 1, 2026, repeal certain provisions on January 1, 2027, and make conforming changes. Amends the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act to update definitions, merge licenses, prioritize medical patients, allow license relocation, revise training and compliance requirements, and authorize integrated identification card systems. Establishes diversity spending and reporting requirements with penalties. Amends the Tobacco Accessories and Smoking Herbs Control Act to delete references to marijuana and hashish in the purpose of the Act. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sonya Harper (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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OK bill #SB1850 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Labor; creating the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act: requiring employers to verify employees upon hiring. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act," requires all employers in Oklahoma to verify the work authorization of their employees upon hiring using the federal E-Verify system, which electronically compares an employee's information against existing government records to confirm their legal right to work in the United States. Employers must register for E-Verify, provisionally employ new hires until verification is complete, and cannot employ individuals who fail this verification process, known as unauthorized workers. Records of verification must be kept for at least three years or the duration of employment, whichever is longer. The Office of the Attorney General is authorized to investigate complaints of violations, with penalties ranging from a formal warning for a first offense to fines of $2,500 for a second offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses, which can also lead to the suspension or revocation of state licenses and exclusion from state contracts for a minimum of one year. Employers can appeal fines but must post a bond equal to the fine amount, and the Attorney General has the right to enter business premises to investigate, though a warrant or subpoena is generally required. The act also prohibits cities, towns, or municipalities from enacting ordinances that hinder the Attorney General's enforcement efforts and will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to labor; creating the Oklahoma Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act; providing short title; stating legislative findings; defining terms; requiring employers to verify employees upon hiring; preventing certain employers from hiring employees upon failure of verification; requiring records to be kept; authorizing the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations; requiring certain reporting system to be created; providing penalties for violation; allowing for appeal of penalties; requiring database to be maintained; preventing employers in violation from certain business; authorizing Attorney General right to entry; requiring certain conditions for entry; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dusty Deevers (R)*, Jim Shaw (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB1738 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Dept. of Corrections; require to convene unexpected fatality review team for certain inmate deaths.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) convene an "unexpected fatality review team" to investigate the deaths of incarcerated individuals that are not due to a known terminal or debilitating illness. The primary goal of these reviews is to identify the root causes of these unexpected deaths and develop recommendations for the MDOC and the state legislature to improve practices and enhance prisoner safety and health. The review team will include legislative committee chairs and a representative from the Mississippi Department of Health, and its members must not have been previously involved in the case. Within 120 days of a death, the MDOC must issue a report detailing the review's findings, which will be made public on a dedicated website, with confidential information redacted. Following the review, the MDOC is required to implement any recommendations and develop a corrective action plan within 10 days of the review's completion, with implementation also within 120 days, unless an extension is granted by the Governor. The bill also amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to ensure that these review reports and corrective action plans are subject to public disclosure, while also clarifying certain exemptions for law enforcement and victim information.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Convene An Unexpected Fatality Review Team Concerning Inmate Deaths Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Certain Definitions; To Provide The Primary Purpose Of An Unexpected Fatality Review Is To Develop Recommendations For The Department And Legislature Regarding Changes In Practices To Prevent Certain Fatalities Pertaining To Inmates; To Provide That After A Review Is Conducted By A Team, The Department Shall Issue A Report On The Results Of A Review; To Require All Unexpected Fatality Review Reports Be Posted On A Public Website; To Require, Upon The Completion Of A Review, The Department To Implement Any Recommendations Made By The Review Team And To Require The Department To Impl