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CA bill #SB1187 • Last Action 04/29/2026
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: 5
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Senate Local Government Hearing (09:30:00 4/29/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2200)
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CA bill #AB1786 • Last Action 04/22/2026
Public contracts: best value construction contracting for counties, cities, and the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments.
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 the San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments, in addition to counties. The minimum project cost for using this method is lowered from $1,000,000 to $500,000, and the program's sunset date is extended from January 1, 2030, to January 1, 2040. The bill also removes provisions that allowed counties to use this method for specific annual contracts for repair and remodeling work, and changes the reporting deadline for participating entities from March 1, 2029, to March 1, 2031. The term "best value" refers to selecting a bidder based on objective criteria that balance price with qualifications like financial condition, experience, management competency, labor compliance, and safety record.
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Local Government Hearing (13:30:00 4/22/2026 State Capitol, Room 127)
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CA bill #AB2247 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Trauma Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized and Exposed Youth Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Trauma Healing and Resilience Investment for Victimized and Exposed Youth Act (T.H.R.I.V.E.), aims to provide mental health and counseling services to youth survivors of gun violence. It establishes a grant program administered by the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to fund counties or cities and counties in creating programs for these youth. Key provisions include allowing self-attestation of gun violence experiences without requiring external documentation, enabling youth to choose their own mental health providers or peer support specialists, and ensuring that existing insurance or government programs do not prevent access to these services if they don't fully cover the chosen provider or services at a reasonable rate. The bill also mandates that health care service plans and insurers offer non-urgent mental health appointments to youth survivors of gun violence within 5 business days, and defines requests to initiate services for these youth as urgent care, effective January 1, 2027. Additionally, it creates a dedicated fund for these programs and requires the DHCS to report annually on the program's impact.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1367.03 of the Health and Safety Code, to amend Section 10133.54 of the Insurance Code, and to add Chapter 9 (commencing Section 8270) to Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to victims of crime.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sade Elhawary (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Health Hearing (13:30:00 4/21/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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DC bill #B26-0655 • Last Action 04/21/2026
Protecting Judicial Privacy Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Protecting Judicial Privacy Act of 2026, aims to shield judicial officers, including federal and D.C. judges, from the public display of their personal information. It defines "personal information" broadly to include home addresses, phone numbers, social security numbers, and details about their immediate family, among other sensitive data. The core provision prohibits government agencies, individuals, businesses, and private organizations from publicly displaying this information if they receive a "written request" from the judicial officer or their employer asking them to refrain. Government agencies must remove such information within five business days, and it will then be exempt from the Freedom of Information Act unless the judicial officer consents to its release. Private entities have 48 hours to remove the information from the internet and are also forbidden from soliciting, selling, or trading it with the intent to cause harm. The bill clarifies that a written request is essential for these protections to apply and can specify which information needs to be kept private, including secondary residences and the personal details of immediate family members. These requests remain valid until the judicial officer revokes them or upon their death.
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Bill Summary: A BILL IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA To prohibit government agencies, individuals, businesses, and private associations and organizations from, upon receipt of a written request, publicly displaying publicly available content that includes a judicial officer's personal information.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 26th Council
• Sponsors: 1 : Phil Mendelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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CA bill #AB2647 • Last Action 04/20/2026
Energy: nuclear facilities: advanced nuclear reactors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing California law to allow for the development of advanced nuclear reactors by exempting them from certain prohibitions that currently apply to nuclear fission thermal powerplants, specifically those related to the reprocessing of fuel rods and the disposal of high-level nuclear waste. The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (Energy Commission) previously had strict requirements for these processes before certifying any new nuclear powerplants. However, this bill introduces a new section that defines "advanced nuclear reactor" as a system with enhanced safety features and other technological advancements, and requires the Energy Commission to verify that the owner or operator of such a reactor has made a legally binding commitment to ensure that all construction, repair, and maintenance work is performed by a "skilled and trained workforce." This workforce is defined as one where all workers are either registered apprentices or skilled journeypersons, with at least 60% of skilled journeypersons being graduates of an approved apprenticeship program. The bill also outlines penalties for contractors and subcontractors who fail to comply with these workforce requirements, though these penalties can be reduced or waived under certain circumstances, and it provides an exception if a project labor agreement is in place that mandates the use of a skilled and trained workforce.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 25524.1 and 25524.2 of, and to add Section 25524.3 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to energy.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Lisa Calderon (D)*, John Harabedian (D), Brian Jones (R), Alex Lee (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Natural Resources Hearing (14:30:00 4/20/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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VT bill #H0951 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "An act relating to making appropriations for the support of the government," proposes to allocate funds for the state's operations for fiscal year 2027, with some provisions also impacting fiscal year 2026 and beyond. Key changes include appropriating $2,865,000 to the Agency of Education for education transformation initiatives, with a significant portion designated for transition grants to school districts and cooperative educational service areas to support their move to new governance and administrative models, contingent upon the enactment of new school district boundaries. The bill also modifies how federal revenue reductions are handled, allowing the Secretary of Administration more flexibility in implementing spending reductions under certain thresholds, and adjusts the calculation of appropriation reductions based on baseline federal funding. Furthermore, it amends provisions related to the Secretary of State Services Fund, property transfer tax allocations, and various fund transfers between different state funds, including significant transfers from the General Fund to support debt service, capital investments, and the Education Fund. The bill also authorizes the establishment of new permanent positions within various state agencies, including the Office of the State Treasurer, the Vermont Pension Investment Commission, the Vermont Labor Relations Board, and the Office of the Secretary of State, and converts several limited-service positions to permanent status. It also updates salary schedules for elected officials, judges, sheriffs, and state's attorneys, and fully funds collective bargaining agreements for state employees for fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with corresponding adjustments for exempt employees. Finally, the bill includes provisions for the administration of the Vermont Higher Education Endowment Trust Fund, updates the management of the Lands and Facilities Trust Fund, and modifies the funding and administration of school-based Medicaid services, including the creation of a new School-Based Medicaid Reimbursement Fund.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make appropriations in support of government for fiscal year 2027.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 95
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Appropriations Hearing (13:00:00 4/17/2026 Room 5)
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VT bill #H0937 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous judiciary procedures
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Vermont law, including defining "profits from crimes" to include property or income derived from criminal activity and allowing victims to sue for these profits within three years of discovery, while also enabling the Attorney General to recover costs for incarcerated defendants if victims don't claim profits. It also modifies penalties for underage alcohol and cannabis possession, clarifies rules for public access to electronic court records, adjusts procedures for renewing judgments in the Family Division of the Superior Court, and changes the return date for executions on Superior Court judgments. Additionally, the bill refines definitions related to stalking and harassment, updates victim notification requirements to include information about offender location and release, and adjusts the composition of the Victims Compensation Board. It also modifies restitution fund limits, clarifies when certain legal documents must be witnessed, and changes the minimum value for found property that requires notice. Furthermore, the bill establishes a framework for "rapid accountability dockets" in counties to expedite cases involving repeat offenders by providing dedicated resources and connecting individuals to services, with provisions for implementation, reporting, and eventual repeal of these dockets. Finally, it repeals laws concerning spendthrift guardianships and makes other miscellaneous procedural adjustments.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make a number of miscellaneous amendments related to civil and criminal procedure statutes.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (09:00:00 4/17/2026 )
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VT bill #S0193 • Last Action 04/17/2026
An act relating to establishing a forensic facility for certain criminal justice-involved persons
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new forensic facility within the Department of Corrections for individuals involved in the criminal justice system who have been found incompetent to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity, and who pose a substantial risk to others. The facility will provide secure evaluation, treatment, and care, emphasizing a therapeutic and recovery-oriented environment. The bill also outlines procedures for competency restoration services, including evaluations, treatment plans, and the potential for involuntary medication under strict court approval. It introduces a provision for dismissing misdemeanor charges 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 doing so would be contrary to justice. Furthermore, the bill limits the applicability of certain Vermont Rules of Evidence in proceedings related to competency restoration and conditional release from the forensic facility, meaning standard rules of evidence may not apply in these specific legal contexts. The bill also mandates annual reporting on the facility's operations and requires the Commissioner of Corrections to consult with other state departments to develop and implement rules for the facility's operation.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 112
• Last Amended: 04/03/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 4/17/2026 Room 30)
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VT bill #H0927 • Last Action 04/16/2026
An act relating to technical corrections for the 2026 legislative session
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes numerous technical corrections and amendments to various sections of the Vermont Statutes Annotated, aiming to clarify language, update references, and ensure consistency across different legal provisions. Key changes include refining the composition of the Joint Carbon Emissions Reduction Committee to ensure bipartisan representation, updating references to federal laws and regulations, clarifying duties and functions of various state agencies and programs, adjusting language related to retirement benefits and contributions, modifying definitions and procedures for elections and municipal governance, and correcting minor grammatical errors and outdated phrasing throughout the statutes. For example, it clarifies the definition of "employment" for Social Security purposes, updates references to specific chapters and sections within existing laws, and ensures that terms like "rules" are used consistently where "regulations" might have been previously employed.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make technical corrections to the Vermont Statutes Annotated.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Operations and Military Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Government Operations Hearing (15:00:00 4/16/2026 Room 4)
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SC bill #H5205 • Last Action 04/16/2026
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: 14
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Education Full Committee on 984, 4163, 4738, 5073, 5179, 5205 (09:00:00 4/16/2026 Gressette Room 308)
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VT bill #H0385 • Last Action 04/16/2026
An act relating to remedies and protections for victims of coerced debt
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections and remedies for victims of "coerced debt," which is defined as debt incurred due to domestic abuse, human trafficking, or the abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult, where the perpetrator used the victim's personal information without consent or employed force, intimidation, or deception. The bill prohibits creditors from enforcing coerced debt against a debtor and requires creditors to investigate claims of coerced debt within a specified timeframe, ceasing collection activities while doing so. It also mandates that credit reporting agencies reinvestigate disputed debts if a consumer provides evidence of coerced debt, such as a court order or a statement from a qualified third-party professional, and remove such debts from credit reports if found to be coerced. Furthermore, the bill provides financial institutions (covered entities) with the authority to delay or refuse transactions if they reasonably suspect financial exploitation of a customer, offering them immunity for good-faith actions taken to prevent such exploitation, and requires reporting on suspicious transaction holds and the utilization of coerced debt protections.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to prohibit coerced debt and provide protections and remedies for victims of coerced debt.
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• Introduced: 02/25/2025
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 28 : Edye Graning (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Tiff Bluemle (D), David Bosch (R), Michael Boutin (R), Mollie Burke (D), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Ela Chapin (D), Brian Cina (D), Mari Cordes (D), Leonora Dodge (D), Abbey Duke (D), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Bob Hooper (D), Emilie Krasnow (D), Kate Lalley (D), Martin LaLonde (D), Kate Logan (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Anthony Micklus (R), Brian Minier (D), Kate Nugent (D), Herb Olson (D), Monique Priestley (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Shawn Sweeney (D), Kirk White (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Judiciary Hearing (11:00:00 4/16/2026 )
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CA bill #AB2062 • Last Action 04/16/2026
Security cameras: access and use of content.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Security cameras: access and use of content," aims to enhance consumer privacy by adding new regulations to the Business and Professions Code. Specifically, it prohibits "security camera companies" – entities that sell security cameras or monitor their content – from distributing, selling, or allowing third parties to access, use, or distribute "content" (video, images, or data) from a consumer's security camera without first obtaining the consumer's explicit consent. Furthermore, it mandates that these companies cannot automatically opt consumers into any feature that would share their camera content with third parties. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to existing laws, such as the Information Practices Act of 1977, which governs data breach notifications for agencies handling personal information.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 43 (commencing with Section 22949.100) to Division 8 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 02/18/2026
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Patterson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Privacy And Consumer Protection Hearing (00:00:00 4/16/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1100)
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VT bill #H0211 • Last Action 04/15/2026
An act relating to data brokers and personal information
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the protection of personal information for Vermont residents by introducing new requirements for data brokers, which are businesses that collect and sell or license personal information of consumers they don't have a direct relationship with. Key provisions include mandating that data brokers notify consumers of security breaches, requiring them to certify that any disclosed personal information will be used for a legitimate purpose, and establishing a mechanism for consumers to request the deletion of their personal information, which data brokers must then fulfill within 30 days unless specific legal exceptions apply. The bill also mandates annual registration for data brokers with the Secretary of State, including a registration fee and a bond, and requires them to disclose specific details about their data collection practices, including whether they collect sensitive data like precise geolocation or reproductive health information, and to whom they share or sell data. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for how data brokers should handle deletion requests, including an appeals process and requirements for a consumer-friendly deletion request webpage, and mandates that the Secretary of State study the feasibility of a centralized, accessible deletion mechanism for consumers. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "brokered personal information" and "data broker," and sets an effective date of January 1, 2027.
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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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (09:00:00 4/15/2026 Room 27)
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NH bill #HB1602 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Creating a safe battery recycling stewardship program.
Status: Crossed Over
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: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Ways and Means Hearing (10:00:00 4/15/2026 Room 122-123, State House)
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CA bill #SB954 • Last Action 04/15/2026
California Environmental Quality Act: advanced manufacturing facilities: exemption.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to expand the definition of "natural and protected lands" to include habitats for protected species, and it introduces new exemptions and requirements for certain projects. Specifically, it modifies exemptions for childcare facilities, requiring them not to be located in industrial zones or near oil and gas extraction sites to qualify. For advanced manufacturing facilities, the bill establishes a new "Environmental Leadership Program" that allows for an exemption from CEQA if the project is certified by the Governor, meets stringent environmental and labor standards, including entering into a community benefits agreement and complying with prevailing wage and skilled workforce requirements, and is not located on natural and protected lands. Additionally, the bill clarifies that rezoning for "tourism facilities" (defined to include hotels, event centers, and airports) will not be exempt from CEQA, while removing an existing exemption for rezoning related to oil and gas infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 21067.5, 21080.085, and 21080.69 of, to add Section 21069.5 to, and to add Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 21189.100) to Division 13 of, the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental quality.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Ben Allen (D), Dave Cortese (D), Mike McGuire (D), Sasha Perez (D), Eloise Reyes (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Environmental Quality Hearing (09:00:00 4/15/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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CA bill #SB1284 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Medi-Cal benefits: employer reports.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the California Health and Human Services Agency to prepare and submit an annual report to the Legislature, starting by July 1, 2027, detailing employers in California with 50 or more employees who have any employees receiving Medi-Cal benefits, including the estimated annual cost of those benefits to the state for each identified employer's employees and their dependents. The bill also mandates that individually identifiable information about employees or Medi-Cal enrollees in the report will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure, while allowing the agency and the Employment Development Department (EDD), which manages unemployment insurance, to share necessary data through data-sharing agreements. Furthermore, this legislation repeals an outdated reporting requirement and expands the definition of a crime to include unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of information provided to the California Health and Human Services Agency by the EDD for the purpose of this report.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1095 of the Unemployment Insurance Code, and to add Section 11024.5 to, and to repeal Section 11026.5 of, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to medical benefits.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Lola Smallwood-Cuevas (D)*, Jesse Arreguin (D), Josh Becker (D), Dave Cortese (D), María Elena Durazo (D), Lena Gonzalez (D), Akilah Weber Pierson (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Health Hearing (13:30:00 4/15/2026 1021 O Street, Room 1200)
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RI bill #S2334 • Last Action 04/15/2026
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, titled the "Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures Act," allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds, which are contributions received to support their candidacy or office, for specific security-related expenses. These authorized expenses include the purchase, installation, maintenance, and monitoring of physical security equipment like cameras, alarms, and access controls for their homes and offices, up to a limit of $10,000 per individual and campaign cycle. This provision is intended to address security risks to themselves and their immediate family (spouse, registered domestic partner, or minor children living with them) that arise from their public service or candidacy. However, campaign funds cannot be used for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members or their businesses, or unrelated home improvements. Candidates and officials must verify that these expenses are reasonably related to security risks, report them to the state campaign finance agency with itemized receipts, and these expenditures will be publicly disclosed, though specific threat details or law enforcement verification are not required. The bill also mandates that the board of elections will create rules for reporting and auditing these expenses, 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: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Hanna Gallo (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), David Tikoian (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Walter Felag (D), John Burke (D), Victoria Gu (D), Melissa Murray (D), Jacob Bissaillon (D), Stefano Famiglietti (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Senate Special Legislation and Veterans Affairs Hearing (00:00:00 4/15/2026 )
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LA bill #SB474 • Last Action 04/15/2026
Creates the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act. (1/1/27)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Protecting Louisiana's Infrastructure from Artificial Intelligence Risk Act, establishes new regulations for "large frontier developers," which are companies that train advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, known as "frontier models," using significant computing power or that have substantial annual gross revenues. The act requires these developers to create and publish a "frontier AI framework" outlining how they identify, assess, and mitigate "catastrophic risks," which are defined as foreseeable risks that could lead to mass casualties, significant property damage, or facilitate cyberattacks on critical infrastructure (essential systems like energy, healthcare, and water), or the creation of chemical or biological weapons. This framework must include specific protocols for cybersecurity and biosecurity, involve third-party assessments, and be updated annually. Large frontier developers must also publish transparency reports before deploying new or significantly modified frontier models, detailing risk assessments and mitigation efforts, and submit summaries of internal risk assessments to the Louisiana Department of Justice. The bill mandates reporting of "critical safety incidents"—events like unauthorized access to model weights, loss of control of a model, or providing assistance in creating weapons—to the Department of Justice within strict timelines, with immediate reporting required for imminent threats. Furthermore, it introduces whistleblower protections for employees who report potential dangers related to these AI models and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties up to ten million dollars for repeated violations. The act also includes provisions for annual assessments by the Department of Justice to update definitions and recommendations based on technological advancements and potential threats, and it preempts local regulations on frontier developers' risk management.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Chapter 54 of Title 51 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gregory Miller (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection and International Affairs (09:30:00 4/15/2026 Room E)
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RI bill #H7172 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Creates and establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act designed to enhance disclosure for material changes involving significant equity investors.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Health Care and Social Services Transaction Review and Significant Equity Investor Disclosure Act, which requires advance notice and enhanced disclosure for significant changes in ownership or control of entities providing health care and social services in the state. Specifically, it mandates that parties involved in a "material change," defined as a merger, acquisition, or other transaction that alters ownership or control of a "covered care entity" (which includes licensed healthcare facilities, behavioral health organizations, and certain residential facilities), must notify the Department of Health and the Attorney General at least 60 days before the change takes effect. This notice must detail the parties involved, the transaction structure, and the post-transaction ownership and governance. For transactions involving a "significant equity investor," defined as a private equity company or any investor holding 10% or more of an entity's equity or governance rights, the state may require additional information, such as financial statements and management agreements, and can mandate up to five years of post-transaction reporting to monitor impacts on service availability, cost, and workforce stability. The bill also includes provisions for confidentiality of sensitive information, enforcement with civil penalties up to $10,000 per day for non-compliance, and coordination with existing laws, such as the hospital conversions act, to avoid duplicative filings.
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Bill Summary: This act would create and establish the health care and social services transaction review and significant equity investor disclosure act to require advance notice and enhanced disclosure of material changes involving significant equity investors to existing state licensing and approval authorities. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Julie Casimiro (D)*, Joshua Giraldo (D), Susan Donovan (D), Earl Read (D), Tina Spears (D), Mary Ann Shallcross-Smith (D), Brandon Potter (D), Marie Hopkins (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: House Corporations Hearing (00:00:00 4/14/2026 )
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CA bill #AB2662 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Working Group on Civil Rights Accountability.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Working Group on Civil Rights Accountability within the Department of Justice, starting July 1, 2027, to address alleged constitutional or civil rights violations stemming from federal immigration enforcement activities in California. This 12-member group, appointed by legislative and executive leaders and the Attorney General, will include individuals with expertise in areas like constitutional law, civil rights, immigration law, and community advocacy. The group's primary task is to create and maintain a statewide reporting dashboard that documents and categorizes these alleged violations, with specific data fields to capture incident details, involved agencies, types of violations (such as excessive force or enforcement in sensitive locations like schools or health facilities), and whether related complaints or litigation have been filed. Eligible nonprofit organizations, meeting specific criteria, will be authorized to submit reports to this dashboard, and the Department of Justice will set standards for data submission and verification. Beginning January 1, 2028, the working group will submit an annual report to the Legislature and the public, summarizing trends and offering policy recommendations. Importantly, reports generated under this chapter will be exempt from disclosure under the California Public Records Act, with the bill citing the need to protect individual privacy as the reason for this limitation.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 17.35 (commencing with Section 7285.10) to Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, relating to state government.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Juan Carrillo (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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CA bill #AB2784 • Last Action 04/14/2026
State Bar of California.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the laws governing the State Bar of California, primarily concerning attorney licensing fees, the structure of voluntary attorney associations, and the regulation of law schools. Key provisions include modifying the language required in notices for involuntary inactive enrollment to ensure clarity and readability, and adjusting the annual license fees for active and inactive attorneys for the year 2027. The bill also repeals provisions related to the California Lawyers Association (CLA) and its funding, and instead authorizes the State Bar to assist a general "voluntary association of attorneys" in gaining appointment to the American Bar Association House of Delegates and entering into memorandums of understanding for continuing legal education and other services. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain information provided to the State Bar during disciplinary investigations is exempt from public disclosure and expands the court's authority to grant immunity to attorneys who are the subject of investigations. The bill also introduces new regulations for entities calling themselves "law schools," requiring them to award a juris doctorate degree and be approved by the American Bar Association, accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners, or registered with the Committee on Bar Examiners. Finally, it alters how revenue from affinity programs is distributed, directing it to California ChangeLawyers for distribution to legal services projects, and makes changes to the Client Security Fund, including making reimbursement of funds a condition for returning to active status from inactive or suspended status.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 6007, 6046.7, 6070, 6091.4, 6094, 6140, 6140.5, and 6141 of, to amend the heading of Article 3.5 (commencing with Section 6055) of Chapter 4 of Division 3 of, to repeal Sections 6031.5 and 6140.02 of, and to repeal and add Sections 6056 and 6141.3 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to attorneys.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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MI bill #HB5769 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Consumer protection: privacy; reproductive health data privacy act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Reproductive Health Data Privacy Act," establishes regulations for the collection, processing, and selling of reproductive health data, which is defined as information linked or reasonably linkable to an individual that identifies their past, present, or future reproductive health status. Key provisions include requiring "consent," meaning a clear affirmative act of agreement, before any reproductive health data can be collected, processed, or sold by a "regulated entity" (organizations providing reproductive health services) or their "service provider" (entities processing data on their behalf). The bill prohibits the use of "geofences," which are virtual boundaries around specific locations, to track individuals seeking reproductive health services or to collect their data. It also outlines specific purposes for which reproductive health data can be processed, such as providing requested services or complying with legal obligations, and restricts how long data can be retained. Furthermore, the bill mandates that selling reproductive health data requires separate, explicit written consent detailing the data being sold, the parties involved, and the purpose of the sale, and sets forth requirements for contracts between regulated entities and service providers. The Attorney General is empowered to bring legal actions to enforce the act, and individuals who suffer a loss due to a violation can pursue civil action for damages, attorney fees, and other relief. The act will take effect two years after its enactment.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the collection, processing, and selling of reproductive health data; to regulate the disclosure of reproductive health data; to require individual consent to collect, process, and sell reproductive health data; to prohibit the use of certain geofences around facilities that provide reproductive health services; to provide remedies and prescribe civil sanctions; and to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 9 : Mai Xiong (D)*, Morgan Foreman (D), Reggie Miller (D), Sharon MacDonell (D), Betsy Coffia (D), Jason Morgan (D), Carrie Rheingans (D), Mike McFall (D), Matt Longjohn (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/19/2026
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CA bill #SB1319 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Public Records Act: public investment funds.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending the California Public Records Act, aims to increase transparency regarding public investment funds' alternative investments, which are investments in private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, or absolute return funds, often made through limited partnerships or similar structures. While certain information about these investments is already exempt from public disclosure to protect proprietary interests, this bill mandates the disclosure of additional details. Specifically, it requires a comparison of the performance of these alternative investments against a relevant public market index, adjusted for risk, liquidity, and expenses, and for certain investments focused on creating enterprises, it requires disclosure of the identity and location of the enterprise, and the number and classifications of its employees. The bill also includes a nonsubstantive change to existing law regarding the classification of state fairs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7928.710 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dave Cortese (D)*, María Elena Durazo (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (13:30:00 4/14/2026 1021 O Street, Room 2100)
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CO bill #HB1382 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Support of Coloradans with Disabilities
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill restructures the funding and administration of programs supporting individuals with disabilities in Colorado by dissolving the Colorado Disability Funding Committee and establishing the Colorado Disability Funding Authority (Authority). The Disability Support Fund (Fund), previously managed by the committee, will now be subject to annual appropriation for the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (CDOO) and for vocational rehabilitation services. A significant portion of the Fund, $21 million, will be transferred to the general fund on June 30, 2026. The Authority, a new special purpose entity governed by a board with a majority of members with disabilities or their caregivers, will take over many of the committee's grantmaking responsibilities, focusing on programs that help individuals access disability benefits and on innovative pilot programs. The bill also modifies the funding for retired-style license plates, replacing the $25 annual fee with a $22.50 donation to the Authority and a $2.50 fee to the Fund, starting October 1, 2026. The committee's role in managing the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers will be transferred to the CDOO, which may contract out these services. The Authority is mandated to report its financial and performance data annually to the Joint Budget Committee.
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Bill Summary: Joint Budget Committee. Under current law, the Colorado disability funding committee (committee), a 13-member appointed committee housed within the Colorado disability opportunity office (office), is responsible for awarding grants or contracts to entities for programs that assist individuals with disabilities in obtaining or retaining disability benefits and for new or innovative pilot programs that improve the quality of life of individuals with disabilities. The disability support fund (fund) finances the work of the committee and the office. The fund receives revenue from an annual $25 fee paid for license plates in a retired style and from the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers. The bill relocates the fund in statute and clarifies that the fund is subject to annual appropriation to support the office. For state fiscal year 2026-27, the money in the fund is also subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly to the department of labor and employment for vocational rehabilitation. On June 30, 2026, the state treasurer is required to transfer $21 million from the fund to the general fund. By October 1, 2026, the state treasurer is also required to issue a warrant in the amount of $523,343 from the fund to the Colorado disability funding authority (authority), which is a newly created special purpose authority. Beginning on October 1, 2026, the bill also replaces the $25 annual fee paid for license plates in a retired style with a one-time and annual donation of $22.50 remitted to the authority and a one-time and annual fee of $2.50 credited to the fund. The bill requires that any grant or contract awarded by the committee be completed by July 1, 2027, and repeals the committee on July 1, 2027. The bill reassigns the committee's responsibilities for administering the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers to the office. The office may contract with one or more public or private entities to implement the marketplace and sale of unique vehicle registration numbers and to perform any of the related duties assigned to the office. The office may use the money collected from the sale of unique vehicle registration numbers to pay the contracting entity for their services. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the bill makes the authority responsible for many of the committee's previous grantmaking responsibilities, as well as other grantmaking responsibilities relating to programs that assist individuals with disabilities. The authority is governed by a board made up of 13 members appointed by the governor, the majority of whom are individuals with disabilities, individuals with immediate family members with disabilities, or individuals who are caregivers to a family member with a disability. In making the appointments, the governor must ensure that the authority board has members with experience in or knowledge of: ! Business and business management; ! Nonprofit entities and managing nonprofit entities; ! Advocacy for individuals with disabilities; ! The practice of medicine, with experience working with individuals with disabilities; and ! The practice of law, with experience working with individuals with disabilities. The authority is required to invite nonprofit entities, independent living centers, county departments of human services, county departments of social services, and other state and county agencies to submit proposals for programs to aid individuals with disabilities in accessing disability benefits. Beginning on July 1, 2027, the authority is required to award a contract or grant to one or more of the entities that submitted program proposals. When adequate funding is available, the authority may also accept and review proposals to fund projects or programs that study or pilot new and innovative ideas that will lead to an improved quality of life or increased independence for individuals with disabilities. When adequate funding is available, the authority may also make grants or develop, implement, or deliver education programs concerning reserved parking that is available to an individual with a disability affecting mobility. On or before December 1, 2027, and on or before each December thereafter, the authority is required to prepare and submit a financial and performance report to the joint budget committee of the general assembly. In addition to this annual report, the state auditor may also be required to conduct or cause to be conducted postaudits of the authority.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Kyle Brown (D)*, Emily Sirota (D)*, Judy Amabile (D)*, Jeff Bridges (D)*, Rick Taggart (R), Barbara Kirkmeyer (R), Lindsay Gilchrist (D), Mandy Lindsay (D), Yara Zokaie (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Appropriations Committee Hearing (07:00:00 4/14/2026 LSB-B)
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CO bill #SB155 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Increase Access Homeowner's Insurance Enterprise
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Strengthen Colorado Homes Enterprise, a government-owned business within the Division of Insurance, to address the increasing risks and losses faced by insurance companies due to extreme weather events in Colorado. The enterprise will be overseen by a seven-member board, including the Commissioner of Insurance, and will collect an annual fee of 0.5% from insurers offering multiperil homeowner's insurance policies. This fee revenue will be used to provide grants to homeowners for retrofitting their homes with resilient roof systems, prioritizing primary residences and considering factors like income and location susceptibility to extreme weather. Additionally, the fee revenue can fund training and certification programs for installing these resilient roof systems, and a portion will be used to study insurance risks in high-risk wildfire areas. Insurers will be required to demonstrate that savings from resilient roof systems are passed on to homeowners through discounts or reduced premiums starting in 2027, and contractors receiving grant money are prohibited from waiving homeowner's insurance deductibles.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the strengthen Colorado homes enterprise (enterprise), which is a government-owned business created in the division of insurance (division) in the department of regulatory agencies. The enterprise is governed by a 7-member board (board), including the commissioner of insurance (commissioner), or their designee; members with expertise in home hardening and resilient roof systems; and members representing the interests of insurance companies, consumers, and counties. The primary purpose of the enterprise is to impose and collect an annual fee (fee) from an insurance company that offers multiperil homeowner's insurance policies in the state (insurer) to reduce risks and losses to insurers that pay the fee by using fee revenue to provide grants to homeowners (grants) to defray the cost of retrofitting residential property by purchasing and installing resilient roof systems. In awarding grants, the board shall prioritize homes that are the homeowner applicant's (applicant) primary residence and shall consider other criteria, including applicant income, the age of the roof, the size of the home, the number of grant applicants, and whether the applicant lives in a location that has historically had a higher susceptibility to extreme weather events. In order to ensure the necessary workforce, fee revenue may also be used to award grants to defray the costs of training and certification related to installing and certifying resilient roof systems. A contractor that is awarded bids and receives money from a grant is prohibited from waiving homeowner's insurance deductibles. In addition, fee revenue shall be used for contracting with the division to conduct or contract for a study to analyze insurance risk in high-risk wildfire areas of the state, including an analysis of market competition in those areas and the impact of a high risk program on the potential losses and the availability of homeowner's insurance in those areas. Beginning in the 2027 calendar year, the amount of the insurer fee imposed and collected by the enterprise is an amount equal to 0.5% of the total premium collected by an insurer on multiperil homeowner's insurance policies in the state in the immediately preceding calender year. The insurer shall not surcharge the fee amount to policyholders. The enterprise may lower or cease collecting the fee from an insurer in any calendar year if the commissioner determines that the insurer paying the fee would become insolvent and notifies the board. The board shall adopt rules and policies for the regulation of the enterprise's affairs and the conduct of enterprise business, including standards for resilient roof systems and standards for contractor-specialized training in the installation of impact-resistant roof systems. Beginning with rate filings submitted on and after January 1, 2027, an insurer offering multiperil homeowner's insurance for property or risks located in the state shall demonstrate in the insurer's rate filings that savings from the installation of resilient roof systems are passed through to homeowners through the application of discounts or reduced premiums on homeowner's insurance policies.
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kyle Mullica (D)*, Kyle Brown (D)*, Julie McCluskie (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Senate Finance Committee Hearing (14:00:00 4/14/2026 SCR 357)
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CA bill #AB1627 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Public employment: disqualifications.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill disqualifies individuals from serving as peace officers if they were employed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) between September 1, 2025, and January 20, 2029, or by the Alabama or Georgia Departments of Corrections between January 1, 2020, and January 1, 2026, and also prohibits such individuals from being employed as teachers, principals, superintendents, chancellors, or other administrators in California's public education system, including the University of California and the California State University. The bill mandates that background investigations for peace officer and education positions include inquiries into prior employment with these specific agencies, and allows individuals disqualified under these provisions to petition the State Personnel Board to restore their eligibility by demonstrating rehabilitated moral character. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that existing disqualifications for peace officers are amended to include these new employment restrictions and that the Department of Education will conduct background investigations for educational roles, with provisions for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts for any mandated costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1029 and 1029.1 of, and to add Sections 1035 and 1035.1 to, the Government Code, relating to public employment.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Anamarie Avila Farias (D)*, Isaac Bryan (D), Juan Carrillo (D), Mike Gipson (D), Corey Jackson (D), Ash Kalra (D), Alex Lee (D), Catherine Stefani (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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VT bill #H0611 • Last Action 04/14/2026
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: 28
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (10:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 17)
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OK bill #SB1810 • Last Action 04/14/2026
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: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the services and protections available to victims of human trafficking in Oklahoma by authorizing the Attorney General to enter into agreements for victim services, requiring the certification of human trafficking shelters and programs, and allowing for expert testimony in human trafficking cases. Specifically, it amends existing laws to include "human trafficking" alongside domestic violence and sexual assault in definitions of programs and services, enabling the Attorney General's office to contract with organizations that provide support to human trafficking victims. The bill also clarifies that shelters and programs offering services to victims of human trafficking must be certified by the Attorney General, who will establish rules for this certification process. Furthermore, it enhances the confidentiality of records for these programs and allows them to provide shelter and care to minor mothers who are victims of human trafficking. The bill also updates penalties for human trafficking offenses, including increased fines and longer mandatory prison sentences, especially when minors are involved, and mandates that 85% of the sentence must be served before parole eligibility. Finally, it ensures that expert testimony regarding the impact of human trafficking on victims will be admissible in court.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: House Government Oversight Hearing (10:30:00 4/14/2026 Room 206)
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MN bill #SF4139 • Last Action 04/14/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection (12:30:00 4/14/2026 )
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CO bill #HB1235 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Updates to Medicaid
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Medicaid in Colorado, including requiring transportation brokers that arrange non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid members to report detailed information about their providers to the state by December 1, 2026, which will then be included in the state's annual "SMART Act" presentation. It also mandates that the Medical Services Board create rules to comply with federal community engagement requirements for Medicaid eligibility, aiming to reduce administrative burdens for applicants and members, and starting March 1, 2027, the state will publish data on Medicaid enrollment and renewals on its website. The bill also clarifies that licensed providers, not just opioid treatment programs, can be reimbursed for administering medication-assisted treatment in jails, and it prohibits the state from implementing certain reimbursement reductions for outpatient therapy services, requiring advance notice and stakeholder meetings if such changes are planned. Furthermore, starting January 1, 2027, home- and community-based service agencies must report their medical loss ratio, which is the proportion of revenue spent on direct care services versus administrative costs, to the state, and this data will be published annually. Finally, the bill repeals the State Medical Assistance and Services Advisory Council and updates definitions related to noncitizen eligibility for Medicaid benefits.
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Bill Summary: Beginning December 1, 2026, the bill requires each transportation broker that administers nonemergency medical transportation to medicaid members to submit certain information to the state department regarding transportation providers that the transportation broker contracts with. The department of health care policy and financing (state department) is required to include this information in its annual "SMART Act" presentation. The bill requires the medical services board to adopt rules to implement the federal community engagement requirements. Under current law, the state department is required to reimburse an opioid treatment program for administering medication-assisted treatment in a jail setting. The bill amends this requirement to require the state department to reimburse a licensed provider who is licensed and authorized to prescribe, dispense, compound, or administer medication-assisted treatment in a jail setting. The bill prohibits the state department from implementing a multiple procedure payment reduction, compound billing methodology, or substantially similar reimbursement policy for outpatient therapy services. Beginning January 1, 2027, the bill requires home- and community-based service agencies to submit their medical loss ratio to the state department. The state department is required to publish this medical loss ratio data on the state department's website on an annual basis. The bill repeals the state medical assistance and services advisory council.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Lisa Feret (D)*, Lindsey Daugherty (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/14/2026
• Last Action: House Third Reading Calendar (00:00:00 4/14/2026 House Floor)
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CA bill #AB1753 • Last Action 04/14/2026
Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to laws concerning protective orders, primarily focusing on firearms and ammunition, notice procedures, and remote appearances in court. Key provisions include explicitly requiring individuals subject to protective orders to relinquish any ammunition in their possession, in addition to firearms, and expanding pre-hearing firearm searches and recordkeeping requirements to cover more types of protective orders, such as civil harassment and workplace violence restraining orders. The bill also mandates that courts allow parties, support persons, or witnesses to appear remotely at hearings for postsecondary school or workplace violence restraining orders at no cost, and requires courts to develop and post rules for these remote appearances. Furthermore, it clarifies that courts cannot deny temporary restraining orders solely because the respondent wasn't notified, instead requiring prior notice only if deemed in the interest of justice and safety, and it updates procedures for peace officers serving these orders. The bill also expands the duties of district attorneys and prosecuting city attorneys to search additional databases, including the Department of Justice Automated Firearms System, when investigating domestic violence cases. Finally, it introduces new penalties for violating firearm relinquishment requirements and allows for the enforcement of extreme risk protection orders issued by other states.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 527.8, 527.85, 527.9, 527.11, and 527.12 of, and to add Sections 527.1, 527.75, and 527.13 to, the Code of Civil Procedure, to amend Sections 6300, 6380, 6380.5, 6383, 6401, and 6402 of, and to add Section 6403.5 to, the Family Code, to amend, repeal, and add Section 26666.10 of the Government Code, and to amend Sections 273.75, 422.85, 422.865, 422.88, 16520, 18120, 18120.5, 18205, and 29805 of, and to add Sections 136.26 and 29813.5 to, the Penal Code, relating to protective orders.
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Catherine Stefani (D)*, Damon Connolly (D), Liz Ortega (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Public Safety Hearing (08:30:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 126)
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VT bill #H0942 • Last Action 04/14/2026
An act relating to miscellaneous agricultural subjects
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several changes to agricultural and retail regulations, primarily making water quality practices training for farmers optional rather than mandatory, and requiring anyone transporting or arranging for the transport of non-sewage waste or waste materials to a farm to get approval from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets, who can request details about the waste's composition, nutrients, contaminants, and volume. Additionally, the bill revises unit pricing standards for retail establishments, mandating uniform price disclosures for most food and commodities sold, with exceptions for made-to-order food from restaurants and prescription drugs, aiming to ensure consumers have clear and accurate pricing information.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to make water quality practices training for farmers optional instead of required. This bill also would require any person transporting or arranging for the transport of non-sewage waste or waste materials to a farm to obtain approval from the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets. The Secretary may require individuals transporting or arranging for the transport of such waste to provide information related to its composition, nutrients and contaminants, and the volume of the waste. This bill would amend unit pricing standards to require uniform price disclosures for any food or commodity sold by some retail establishments, except for made-to-order food sold by a restaurant or prescription drugs.
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• Introduced: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Agriculture, Food Resiliency, and Forestry
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Agriculture Hearing (10:00:00 4/14/2026 Room 28)
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RI bill #S2971 • Last Action 04/14/2026
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: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Hearing (00:00:00 4/14/2026 )
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CA bill #AB1821 • Last Action 04/14/2026
California Public Records Act: agency response time.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the California Public Records Act to adjust how agencies handle requests for public records. Firstly, it introduces a new fee structure for requests that are particularly time-consuming for agencies; if a single request requires more than two hours of "search" time (meaning reviewing records manually or by computer to find responsive documents), or if a single person makes requests totaling over ten hours of search time in a month, the requester may be charged a reasonable fee for the agency's administrative time, though journalists, newspapers, and educational or noncommercial scientific institutions are exempt from this fee. Secondly, the bill modifies the timeframe for agencies to respond to record requests, requiring them to determine within 10 business days whether records are disclosable and to notify the requester, and allowing for an extension of this response time by up to 14 business days under certain "unusual circumstances," which include needing to search through large volumes of records, consult with other agencies, or deal with situations like cyberattacks or proclaimed states of emergency that hinder their ability to access or process records. The bill also includes legislative findings stating that these changes are intended to balance the public's right to access records with the agencies' need for adequate time and resources to fulfill requests.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 7922.535 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: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Assembly Judiciary Hearing (08:00:00 4/14/2026 State Capitol, Room 437)
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OK bill #HB2710 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act" and creates the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority, a fifteen-member governing board within the Department of Public Safety, responsible for overseeing, developing, and regulating the state's emergency communication systems, including radio infrastructure. The Authority will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Open Meeting Act, and its members will not receive compensation. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority Revolving Fund for supporting the Act's administration. It modifies existing laws to shift responsibilities for statewide radio systems and interoperable public safety communications planning, requiring the Chief Information Officer to seek guidance from the new Authority for public safety communications purchases and ensuring that state and local entities comply with the Statewide Communications Interoperability Plan, with the Office of Homeland Security now coordinating with the Authority on grant funding and ensuring state funds for public safety communications align with the state's strategic plan. Finally, it repeals a previous law related to a land mobile radio cooperative and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to statewide radio systems; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Act; defining terms; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority; providing for membership; providing for the filling of vacancies and reaffirmation; prohibiting compensation; requiring employment of certain Executive Director; providing for funding of the Executive Director; stating Authority shall be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act; stating powers and duties of the Authority; creating the Oklahoma Emergency Communications Authority Revolving Fund; stating type of fund; stating purpose; authorizing expenditures; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 34.11.1), which relates to Chief Information Officer; requiring Chief Information Officer seek certain guidance and recommendations for purchases; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20, which relates to the Information Services Division; modifying responsible agency; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2862, as last amended by Section 146, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2862), which relates to definitions; defining terms; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2864, as last amended by Section 7, Chapter 258, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2864), which relates to powers and duties; modifying powers and duties of the Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 51.1a), which relates to interoperable public safety communications planning; modifying responsible agency requiring transfer of certain funds; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.2, which relates to the Land Mobile Radio Public Safety Interoperability Cooperative; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ross Ford (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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KY bill #HB692 • Last Action 04/13/2026
AN ACT relating to data privacy.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective July 1, 2027, amends the Kentucky Consumer Data Protection Act by adding definitions for "automatic content recognition data" and "smart monitor," and importantly, includes "automatic content recognition data" within the definition of "sensitive data." Automatic content recognition data refers to information collected by technology embedded in internet-connected smart televisions or smart monitors that identifies content being displayed by analyzing audio or video fingerprints, such as content from streaming services or broadcasts, but it excludes data collected by the service provider itself, data generated from a requested feature, or data collected to enforce terms of service. The bill also clarifies that collecting this type of automatic content recognition data will now require consumer consent, aligning it with other types of sensitive data that already necessitate such permission under the Act.
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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: 3 : Josh Branscum (R)*, Steve Bratcher (R), William Lawrence (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor
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AZ bill #HB4056 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: 8 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmit to House
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KY bill #HB504 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for the operations, maintenance, and functioning of the Judicial Branch of Kentucky for the fiscal years 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028, covering the Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Circuit Court, Family Court, District Court, and related administrative offices and services. It includes specific allocations for court operations, local facilities, and judicial retirement, with provisions for maintaining mandated services, utilizing video arraignment technology to reduce costs, and reporting on expenditures. The bill also outlines a capital projects budget, authorizes lease agreements, and establishes general provisions for expenditure authority, budget adjustments, and reporting requirements, including a two percent salary increase for eligible employees in each of the two fiscal years. Furthermore, it mandates participation in budget reduction or surplus expenditure plans, with exemptions for constitutional duties and use allowance obligations.
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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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: line items vetoed
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NY bill #S09890 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes strict limitations on the use of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems and the data they collect by government entities in New York. An ALPR system is defined as technology that converts images of license plates into computer-readable data, and "captured plate data" includes information like location, date, time, license plate number, and vehicle characteristics. The bill prohibits government entities from using these systems or their data except for specific purposes, such as matching against a "hot list" (a database of vehicles related to ongoing criminal or missing persons investigations), enforcing parking restrictions, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and enforcing traffic laws. The bill also restricts the sharing of captured plate data, generally requiring a judicial warrant for any transfer to non-New York state government entities, and mandates that captured plate data be deleted within 48 hours unless specific exceptions apply, such as retention for ongoing investigations or legal proceedings. Furthermore, it clarifies that captured plate data is not considered a public record under freedom of information laws, with exceptions for audit logs and data pertaining to the requester's own vehicle. Government entities using ALPR systems must also publish annual reports detailing their usage and maintain records of data queries. Finally, the bill includes an exclusionary rule, meaning that illegally obtained or used captured plate data cannot be used as evidence against individuals, and establishes penalties for violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law and the public authorities law, in relation to automatic license plate reader systems
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• Introduced: 04/13/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Michelle Hinchey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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AK bill #HB367 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: 5
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 4/13/2026 Gruenberg 120)
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CA bill #AB1801 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public agencies: approval: detention facilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law to require public agencies, including cities and counties, to follow specific public notice and comment procedures before approving or executing any document related to the building or reuse of existing facilities by private entities for the purpose of housing or detaining individuals in civil immigration custody. These procedures include providing public notice at least 180 days in advance, making related documents accessible, and holding at least two public meetings to solicit and hear comments. The bill also specifies the content, posting, publication, and broadcast requirements for the public notice, as well as the conduct of the meetings, and clarifies that these provisions apply independently to each public entity. The bill states that these requirements are declaratory of existing law, meaning they are intended to clarify and confirm what is already understood to be legally 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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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CA bill #SB1010 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Solid waste: Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Refrigerant Stewardship and Recovery Act, establishes a new program to manage refrigerants and other hazardous materials in household appliances at the end of their life. It requires manufacturers, referred to as "producers," of certain appliances containing refrigerants, such as refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioners (collectively "covered products"), to join a "producer responsibility organization" (PRO). This PRO, approved by the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (the "department"), will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive plan for the collection, transportation, dismantling, refrigerant recovery, recycling, reclamation, destruction, and safe disposal of these covered products. The bill mandates that PROs submit detailed plans for department approval, and upon approval, producers must participate in these plans to avoid civil penalties. The department is tasked with adopting regulations to implement this program by January 1, 2029, and PROs will be required to submit annual reports and pay fees to cover the department's regulatory costs, which will be deposited into a dedicated Refrigerant Stewardship Recovery Fund. The bill also authorizes the department to impose significant daily penalties for violations, with higher penalties for intentional or knowing violations, and establishes a penalty account within the fund for collected fines. Importantly, the bill aims to protect the environment and public health by ensuring proper management of refrigerants, which can be harmful greenhouse gases if released, and by promoting reuse and recycling of appliance components.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Chapter 13.2 (commencing with Section 42670) to Part 3 of Division 30 of the Public Resources Code, relating to solid waste.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angelique Ashby (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Com. on RLS.
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CO bill #SB080 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cradle to Career Grant Program Creation
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Cradle to Career Grant Program" within the state department of human services to provide grants to eligible entities, such as local governments, educational providers, higher education institutions, tribal organizations, and non-profits, aimed at reducing poverty and promoting economic mobility. The program will fund coordinated community-based supports and services that connect children and youth with quality educational and extracurricular activities, and families with essential health and social services, to improve outcomes from prenatal care through workforce readiness. An advisory council will be created to approve grant recipients and help develop program guidelines and criteria, with grant applications requiring a needs assessment and a comprehensive proposal for the designated service area, which is defined as a geographic area with a high concentration of poverty. Grant recipients must report annually on their progress, and the state department will report to the general assembly. The program's funding will primarily come from gifts, grants, and donations, with limited general fund appropriations in subsequent years, and the program will only be implemented if at least $900,000 is available. The program is scheduled for review and potential repeal in 2033.
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Bill Summary: The bill creates the cradle to career grant program (grant program) in the state department of human services (state department) to provide grants that promote coordinated community-based supports and services that open opportunities for economic mobility from poverty. The grant program must connect children and youth with high-quality educational and extracurricular programming and families with key health and social services in order to improve prenatal and early childhood outcomes, student achievement, and workforce readiness. A local government, local education provider, state institution of higher education, Indian tribe or tribal organization, or community-based nonprofit or not-for-profit organization (eligible entity) is eligible for a grant award. The bill creates an advisory board to approve the state department's potential grant recipients and to collaborate with the state department to develop grant program guidelines and criteria for awarding grants. To receive a grant, an eligible entity must submit an application that includes an economic mobility needs assessment and a comprehensive proposal to address the needs within its designated service area. The application must identify community partners as prospective subcontractors. Each grant recipient must annually report to the state department on a set of performance indicators assessing the economic mobility outcomes and impacts associated with the grant award. The state department must make a related report to the general assembly each year. The state department may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, and donations for grant-program-related purposes. The state department is not required to implement the grant program until sufficient money is available to adequately fund grant program operations. The general assembly shall not appropriate general fund dollars for grant program operations in its first year. General fund appropriations for grant program operations in subsequent years are limited to 50% of the gifts, grants, and donations that the program received in the prior calendar year.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 04/11/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 14 : James Coleman (D)*, Cleave Simpson (R)*, Regina English (D)*, Meghan Lukens (D)*, Judy Amabile (D), Lisa Cutter (D), Jessie Danielson (D), Tony Exum (D), Julie Gonzales (D), Iman Jodeh (D), Cathy Kipp (D), William Lindstedt (D), Janice Marchman (D), Katie Wallace (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced In House - Assigned to Education
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LA bill #SB386 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Provides for opting out of providing personal information on social media websites. (1/1/27)
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, establishes new rights for consumers regarding their personal data collected by businesses operating in Louisiana that meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds. It grants consumers the right to access, correct, and delete their personal data, and importantly, to opt out of the sale of their personal data, targeted advertising, and profiling that leads to significant legal or similar effects. The bill defines key terms like "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), "sensitive data" (which includes health information, biometric data, and precise geolocation), and "targeted advertising" (ads selected based on a consumer's online activity over time). Businesses must provide clear privacy notices, implement reasonable data security practices, and conduct data protection assessments for certain high-risk processing activities. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the act, with a provision for a 30-day notice and cure period for alleged violations before legal action can be taken, and violations are treated as unfair trade practices. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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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: 11 : Patrick Connick (R)*, Regina Barrow (D), Cameron Henry (R), Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D), Samuel Jenkins (D), Jay Luneau (D), Gregory Miller (R), Ed Price (D), Larry Selders (D), Jeremy Stine (R), Glen Womack (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.
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CA bill #SB1095 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Fusion centers.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by adding Section 8586.6 to the Government Code, aims to regulate "fusion centers," which are defined as state-owned centers operated by the Office of Emergency Services involving law enforcement and other governmental entities that gather, analyze, and share information. The bill prohibits these fusion centers from participating in or sharing information with any governmental entity or its contractor that assists with immigration enforcement, unless there is a judicial warrant or court order, and also prohibits them from providing office space to agencies engaged in immigration enforcement. Furthermore, it allows state and local elected officials and their staff to inspect fusion centers without prior notice. Starting in 2027, the Office of Emergency Services must submit an annual report to the Department of Justice detailing fusion center activities, data policies, and certifications of compliance, which the Department of Justice will then audit and submit to the Legislature. The bill also declares that records related to fusion centers are public records under the California Public Records Act, with specific exceptions for individual identifying information.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 8586.6 to the Government Code, relating to information sharing.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sasha Perez (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Hearing (15:00:00 4/13/2026 State Capitol, Room 112)
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OK bill #HB4268 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Education; Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act; Growth-based Teacher Compensation Program; pilot program; eligibility; bonus program; effective date; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act," establishes two new programs aimed at improving teacher compensation and performance. First, it creates a pilot program for "Growth-Based Teacher Compensation" for full-time certified teachers in grades four through eight teaching English language arts and mathematics, where compensation will be based solely on measurable student academic growth as determined by the Oklahoma School Testing Program, with teachers placed into performance tiers for bonus payments. Second, it introduces a "National Board Certification Bonus Program" that provides an annual $5,000 bonus for five years to eligible certified teachers who achieve or maintain National Board certification, a credential granted by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The bill also mandates an independent evaluation of these programs and makes several amendments to existing laws concerning the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability, including changes to its reporting duties and data collection processes, with the overall act set to become effective on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency.
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Bill Summary: education - Teacher Effectiveness and Excellence Act - growth-based Teacher Compensation Program - pilot program - eligibility - National Board Certification Bonus Program - Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability - directing reporting of certain data - noncodification - codification - effective date - emergency ]
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Ronny Johns (R)*, Adam Pugh (R)*, Jacob Rosecrants (D), John Waldron (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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VA bill #SB542 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, to be overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027. It transfers oversight of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA on that date. The bill also makes numerous amendments to existing laws, including those related to state employee health insurance, disclosure requirements for public officials, closed meetings, the definition of "marijuana" and related terms, licensing and regulation of various cannabis businesses (cultivation, processing, retail, testing, delivery, and microbusinesses), home cultivation, prohibited acts by licensees, taxes, and penalties. It also addresses issues like impact licensees, labor peace agreements, financial services for cannabis businesses, and the regulation of hemp products. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for tribal governments to enter into compacts for marijuana regulation on tribal lands and makes changes to criminal statutes related to controlled substances, including marijuana, by removing references to marijuana in certain offenses and adjusting penalties. The bill also repeals several existing sections related to hemp and marijuana and specifies effective dates for its various provisions, with many sections taking effect 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 January 1, 2027. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill also moves oversight of the retail sale of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. This bill incorporates SB 671 and SB 826 and is identical to HB 642.
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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: 12 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB542)
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VA bill #HB642 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Cannabis control; establishes framework for creation of retail marijuana market, penalties, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a framework for a retail marijuana market in Virginia, to be overseen by the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (VCCA), with no retail sales permitted before January 1, 2027. It revises definitions related to hemp products to align with the VCCA's regulatory authority, moving oversight of certain regulated hemp products from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA. The bill also introduces new licensing categories for marijuana establishments, including cultivation facilities, processing facilities, transporters, delivery operators, microbusinesses, retail stores, and testing facilities, with specific regulations for each, including canopy limits for cultivation and restrictions on vertical integration. It establishes an "impact licensee" category to promote participation from communities disproportionately affected by past marijuana prohibition, offering financial and technical assistance through the Virginia Cannabis Equity Business Loan Fund. The bill details requirements for product testing, labeling, packaging, and advertising, and sets penalties for violations, including civil penalties and license suspensions or revocations. It also addresses home cultivation of marijuana for personal use, allowing up to four plants per residence, and includes provisions for tribal governments to regulate marijuana on their lands through compacts with the Commonwealth. Furthermore, the bill amends various sections of the Code of Virginia to reflect the new regulatory structure, including changes to disclosure requirements for state officers and employees, and updates to laws concerning controlled substances and drug paraphernalia to include marijuana. The bill also includes provisions for the transfer of employees from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the VCCA and outlines specific timelines for the VCCA to issue licenses, adopt regulations, and report on market performance and equity initiatives.
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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 January 1, 2027. Effective January 1, 2027, the bill also moves oversight of the retail sale of certain regulated hemp products from the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority. This bill is identical to SB 542.
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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: 11 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB642)
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OK bill #HB4072 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public Finance; Public Finance Act of 2026; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund Act," creating a sovereign wealth fund to promote long-term economic growth and fiscal stability by saving and investing a portion of state revenues, particularly those from energy resources, with the goal of generating income to reduce reliance on income taxation. The fund, managed by the Invest in Oklahoma Board, will retain all interest and income, be invested prudently with diversification, and its principal (corpus) cannot be reduced except under specific conditions. Distributable earnings, defined as up to 4% of the preceding five-year average asset valuation, can be used for public purposes after the fund reaches $1 billion or after a ten-year lockout period, with distributions beginning the fiscal year following the State Board of Equalization's certification. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify terminology related to the Revenue Stabilization Fund, modify revenue certification and apportionment calculations, allow the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund to participate in the Invest in Oklahoma Program, and adjust the apportionment of gross production taxes on oil and natural gas and corporate income taxes to direct a portion of excess revenues to the new trust fund. The act will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act related to public finance; creating the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund Act; authorizing certain reference; announcing legislative intent; defining terms; creating the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund; establishing revolving fund characteristics; requiring interest and income be retained by the trust fund; providing for administration, management, and oversight of the trust fund; requiring certain investment standards; requiring diversification of investments and other risk management efforts; providing exception; authorizing delegation of certain authorities; limiting delegation by certain standard; defining scope of investment authority; authorizing certain actions by the State Treasurer related to employment and contracting; making efforts subject to certain approval; requiring the establishment of guidelines and investment policies; exempting certain contracting from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; requiring certain written process; requiring certain administrative support be provided; limiting administrative support; authorizing certain reimbursements from certain assets; requiring investments follow a written policy including certain goals; requiring delivery of policy and modifications of such policy to certain entities following certain timelines; requiring the publishing of annual reports under manner and timelines; requiring certain elements be included in report; limiting utilization and disposition of trust fund assets; providing exceptions; requiring certain computations, communications, and deposits of distributable earnings under certain conditions; establishing timeline for certain communications and deposits; requiring certain action of the State Board of Equalization; limiting the reduction of corpus; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.102, which relates to the Revenue Stabilization Fund; clarifying terminology associated with fund deposits; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.103), which relates to revenue certification and apportionment by the State Board of Equalization; modifying certain calculations and apportionments; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 71.1), which relates to the Invest in Oklahoma Board; requiring the fulfillment of certain duties; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2402, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2402), which relates to public entities authorized to participate in the Invest in Oklahoma Program; authorizing participation by the Taxpayer Endowment Trust Fund; modifying certain apportionments; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 1004, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 490, O.S.L. 2025 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1004), which relates to the apportionment of proceeds from the gross production tax on oil and natural gas; modifying apportionments; adding apportionments; amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 2352, which relates to the apportionment of proceeds from the income tax on corporations; modifying apportionment and adding apportionment; providing for severability; providing for codification; providing an effective date; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Trey Caldwell (R)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, John Kane (R), John Haste (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Emergency added
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NY bill #A01209 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for mattresses, meaning that the companies that make and sell mattresses will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Producers, defined as those who manufacture or renovate mattresses sold in the state, must submit a plan to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) by December 31, 2028, outlining how they will collect, transport, and recycle discarded mattresses. This plan must ensure convenient collection sites for consumers, with specific goals for accessibility across the state, and detail how mattresses will be processed for recycling, which is defined as separating materials for reuse in new products, excluding energy recovery or landfill disposal. Retailers will be prohibited from selling mattresses if the producer is not participating in an approved program starting December 31, 2029. The DEC will oversee these plans, maintain lists of participating producers and collection sites, and has the authority to enforce the law with penalties for violations. A Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board will be created to advise the DEC on these producer plans. The bill also amends existing law to include this new mattress program under the enforcement provisions of the environmental conservation law.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing extended producer responsibility for mattresses
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : Amy Paulin (D)*, William Colton (D), Steve Otis (D), Linda Rosenthal (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Dana Levenberg (D), Nily Rozic (D), Nader Sayegh (D), Chris Burdick (D), Grace Lee (D), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Tony Simone (D), Thomas Schiavoni (D), Anna Kelles (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: print number 1209a
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VA bill #HB1414 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Children; certain injuries to be reported by physicians, etc., penalties for failure to report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill strengthens reporting requirements for child abuse and neglect by expanding the types of injuries that must be reported and increasing penalties for failure to report, particularly when the abuse or neglect occurs in a hospital, institution, or facility where children are placed for care. Specifically, it clarifies that suspected violations of certain sexual assault laws involving children must be reported, and it introduces new penalties for those required to report who fail to do so within 24 hours of suspecting abuse or neglect. For offenses occurring in facilities like hospitals or institutions where children are committed or placed for care, a first offense of failing to report is a Class 1 misdemeanor (a less serious criminal offense), while a second or subsequent offense becomes a Class 6 felony (a more serious criminal offense). This is a change from current law, which imposes fines for initial failures and a Class 1 misdemeanor only for specific completed or attempted sexual offenses, regardless of the location. The bill also clarifies that the person in charge of such facilities is responsible for ensuring reports are made by their professional staff.
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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 conviction is a Class 6 felony. The bill further 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: 01/22/2026
• 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: 8 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 845 (effective 7/1/2026)
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VA bill #SB661 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations and taxation for electronic skill gaming devices, defining them as machines where player skill predominantly determines the outcome and cash prizes can be won. The Virginia Lottery will oversee these devices, requiring registration and licensing for manufacturers, distributors, operators, and host locations, with specific rules for each. A 25 percent tax will be levied on the gross profits (revenue minus prizes) generated by these devices, with the tax proceeds going into a new "Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund." From this fund, 15% will go to localities where host locations operate, 6.5% to the Department for administrative costs, 2.5% to the "Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund," 1% to the State Police for gaming enforcement, and the remainder to the general fund. The bill also includes provisions for a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to ban themselves from playing these devices, along with criminal and civil penalties for violations, including forfeiture of illegal devices and potential imprisonment for certain offenses. Localities will have the option to hold referendums to prohibit these devices within their jurisdiction.
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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. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices.
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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: 7 • Votes: 16 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed by Governor
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VA bill #HB1476 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Law-enforcement civilian oversight bodies; disclosure of certain law-enforcement records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 police operations. It also grants these oversight bodies and any appointed independent policing auditors 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 independent auditors. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a state law that generally requires government meetings and records to be open to the public, but it includes exemptions for specific situations, which this bill expands.
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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 or established by a local governing body before July 1, 2020, and operating in a manner consistent with such law of the criminal investigative files, audit findings, and deliberations regarding police operations related to a specific complaint before the body involving any violation or attempted violation of certain offenses. 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: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 861 (effective 7/1/2026)
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VA bill #SB640 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Child abuse or neglect; centralized hotline system for reports or complaints, etc.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline system for reporting child abuse and neglect, transferring the responsibility for receiving and initially assessing these reports from local social services departments to the state Department of Social Services (DSS). The Commissioner of DSS will gain the authority to create and enforce corrective action plans for local social services departments that fail to administer programs properly or that pose a risk to children's well-being, with the power to temporarily take control of operations if these plans are not followed. The bill also expands the definition of "social services" to include adult services and mandates a study on child protective services screening processes and the creation of a task force to improve the overall social services system. Importantly, the provisions related to centralized intake will take effect on July 1, 2027, with a phased implementation of this new system occurring between July 1, 2028, and July 1, 2030.
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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 assume control of all or part of the local board's operations. 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 centralized intake have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027.
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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: 7 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 56
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 900 (effective 7/1/2026)
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OK bill #HB4143 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Reported Do Pass Aeronautics and Transportation committee; CR filed
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KY bill #HB500 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill outlines the State/Executive Branch Budget for the Commonwealth of Kentucky for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and ending June 30, 2028, detailing appropriations for the operating and capital projects budgets. It allocates funds across various state cabinets and departments, including specific provisions for salary increments, program funding, and operational expenses. Key areas addressed include funding for general government functions, economic development initiatives, education (with a significant focus on the SEEK program and school facilities), health and family services (including Medicaid benefits and behavioral health services), justice and public safety (covering corrections, state police, and juvenile justice), postsecondary education (scholarships, university funding, and capital projects), and tourism, arts, and heritage. The bill also includes provisions for budget reduction plans in case of revenue shortfalls, a surplus expenditure plan, and details the allocation of Phase I Tobacco Settlement funds for various programs. Important terms include "General Fund" (state tax revenue), "Road Fund" (revenue from motor fuel taxes and vehicle registration), "Restricted Funds" (revenue restricted by law or federal grant for specific purposes), and "Federal Funds" (money received from the federal government). The bill also specifies salary increases for state employees and outlines conditions for capital projects and fund transfers.
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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: 3 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 77
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: line items vetoed
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OR bill #HB4144 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Relating to batteries.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 30
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Chapter 119, (2026 Laws): Effective date January 1, 2027.
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VA bill #HB283 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Child abuse or neglect; prenatal use of a controlled substance or drug as prescribed.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 for opioid addiction recovery, should not be the sole reason to suspect child abuse or neglect. This amendment is added to existing law that outlines who is required to report suspected child abuse or neglect and what constitutes "reason to suspect." The bill aims to prevent women undergoing medically supervised treatment for opioid addiction from facing unwarranted suspicion of child abuse or neglect solely due to their prescribed medication.
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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: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor-Chapter 585 (effective 7/1/2026)
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VA bill #HB1263 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on public employees engaging in collective bargaining, establishing a framework for public sector unions in Virginia. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee this process, including determining appropriate bargaining units and conducting elections for exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations chosen by employees to negotiate on their behalf. Public employers, meaning state agencies and local governments, are required to negotiate in good faith with these representatives regarding wages, hours, and other employment conditions. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Council to promote the stability of individual home care providers, designating it as the public employer for these providers solely for collective bargaining purposes, while preserving the rights of participants (those receiving care) and their representatives to hire, fire, and direct their providers. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with developing necessary regulations by July 1, 2028, which will then be transferred to the PERB. Until these regulations are in place, existing local ordinances or resolutions will govern any collective bargaining activities.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Council 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 Council within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to promote the stability of the individual provider workforce in the Commonwealth and tasks the Council 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. The bill directs the Department of Labor and Industry to promulgate any regulations necessary to effectuate the bill's provisions by July 1, 2028, and provides that upon the establishment of the Public Employee Relations Board, such regulations shall be transferred to the Board. The bill provides that until such regulations are adopted, no petitions or elections shall take place pursuant to the bill's provisions except pursuant to an ordinance or resolution adopted under current law. This bill is identical to SB 378.
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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: 10 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 72
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor's recommendation received by House
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CA bill #SB1327 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Weights and measures: electric vehicle supply equipment: state authority.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to update regulations concerning electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), which are devices used to charge electric vehicles. The State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission (often referred to as the Energy Commission) will be required to create new rules by July 1, 2027, to ensure that EVSE accurately measures and dispenses electricity to consumers, preventing inaccurate charges. As a result of these new regulations, existing state laws that govern general weights and measures, and require approval for commercial measuring devices, will no longer apply to EVSE. Additionally, certain provisions related to county sealers testing EV chargers and temporary exemptions for retesting previously serviced equipment will be phased out as the Energy Commission's new regulations take effect.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 12500.5 and 12509.5 of, and to amend and repeal Section 12209.7 of, the Business and Professions Code, and to add Section 25231.6 to the Public Resources Code, relating to transportation electrification.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eloise Reyes (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on E., U & C. (Ayes 8. Noes 2.) (April 13). Re-referred to Com. on E., U & C.
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OK bill #HB3647 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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; submission of public health data for integration into the initiative; unique identifier; confidentiality, privacy, and security of data; use or disclosure of data; penalties; remittance or mitigation; Insurance Department; Oklahoma Health Care
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026, creating an Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange within the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to oversee the designation of a state-designated entity for health information exchange and enforce the initiative. The initiative aims to create a comprehensive database of health-related information, including claims data, unique identifiers, and demographic information for residents, to improve the assessment of healthcare utilization, expenditures, and performance in the state. This database will be managed by the state-designated entity and overseen by the Office, with data submission requirements for "submitting entities" (which include most health insurers and benefit plans with at least 2,000 covered individuals, and certain state-administered plans) beginning July 1, 2027. The bill also mandates the integration of public health data from the State Department of Health into this initiative. Importantly, all data collected will be treated as confidential and exempt from public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, with strict privacy and security measures aligned with federal laws like HIPAA. A Health Care Cost Transparency Board is also established within the Insurance Department to analyze the data and provide recommendations to improve healthcare affordability and transparency. Penalties, not exceeding $1,000 per day, may be assessed by the Insurance Department for failure to submit data, with proceeds from fines used to fund the initiative.
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Bill Summary: health information - Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative Act of 2026 - Office of the State Coordinator for Health Information Exchange - powers and duties of the Office - state-designated entity for health information exchange - requirement - exemptions - Oklahoma Health Care Transparency Initiative - governance and oversight - compliance - public health data - unique identifier - confidentiality, privacy, and security of data - penalties - remittance or mitigation of penalties - Insurance Department - proceeds - Oklahoma Health Care Authority - allowed uses of funds - Health Care Cost Transparency Board - Oklahoma Open Records Act - codification
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Preston Stinson (R)*, Paul Rosino (R)*, Carl Newton (R), Nick Archer (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations
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OK bill #SB1794 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; mandating certain reporting. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act, mandates the creation and maintenance of a secure, electronic statewide registry by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services to help expedite placements for individuals needing emergency detention, protective custody, assessment, or court-ordered competency evaluations and restoration services. "Covered facilities," which include licensed or certified behavioral health facilities but exclude hospitals, will be required to report their available treatment capacity, including staffed beds and admission criteria, in near real-time. Authorized referral sources, such as courts and crisis providers, can access this registry to request placements, and covered facilities must respond within a set timeframe, with documented reasons for denial. While hospitals can voluntarily participate in the registry, their participation is not mandatory unless required by contract or federal law, and their involvement does not change their obligations under federal laws like EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act). The registry will exclude personally identifiable consumer health information and comply with privacy laws like HIPAA, with only aggregate, de-identified data being publicly reported. The Department will issue a request for proposals to develop and implement the registry, prioritizing cost-effectiveness and functionality, and will promulgate rules to govern its operation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to mental health; creating the Oklahoma Behavioral Health Vacancy Registry Act; providing short title; defining terms; requiring establishment of certain behavioral health vacancy registry; describing registry; requiring registry to include certain dedicated forensic competency module; mandating certain participation and reporting; requiring certain updates and accurate reporting; allowing registry access and placement requests by authorized referral sources; imposing certain requirements and restrictions on covered facilities; stating certain grounds for corrective action; making registry participation voluntary for hospitals; authorizing, requiring, and prohibiting certain acts by hospitals; providing certain construction; authorizing certain audits and administrative remedies; directing confidentiality of registry data and compliance with privacy laws; authorizing certain public reporting; requiring issuance of certain request for proposals; imposing certain requirements and restrictions related to request for proposals; directing promulgation of rules; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Brenda Stanley (R)*, Cindy Roe (R)*, Julia Kirt (D), Ellyn Hefner (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Health and Human Services Oversight Hearing (15:00:00 4/13/2026 Room 206)
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OK bill #SB1593 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law concerning the Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing language that required the Board to create its own rules and policies for its operations and procedures, as well as removing specific details about how the president of the university is selected, including the formation of a search committee and the consultation process. The bill also removes outdated language related to the transition period of the university and its programs. The changes are intended to streamline processes and remove redundant requirements, with the bill set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and declared an emergency measure.
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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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Education Oversight Committee
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DC bill #B26-0617 • Last Action 04/13/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Temporary Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Passed
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: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on April 28, 2026
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CA bill #SB1236 • Last Action 04/13/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8 and ordered to consent calendar.
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KY bill #SB195 • Last Action 04/12/2026
AN ACT relating to participants in the legal system.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces several changes to civil law, primarily focusing on procedural requirements and liability protections. It mandates that consumers must provide written notice to a potential defendant 60 days before filing a civil lawsuit, and failure to do so will result in the dismissal of the claim without prejudice, meaning it can be refiled later. The bill also clarifies that evidence of not wearing a seatbelt can only be used to determine fault if it's proven to be a substantial factor in the injury. It limits "unfair claims settlement practices" to insurers and prohibits third-party claimants from bringing such claims, also voiding any assignment of claims against an insurer. For construction projects, the bill establishes a "rebuttable presumption" that a project's acceptance by a contracting entity (like the state or a local government) means the design and construction met specifications, and a contractor or designer is not liable for injuries unless it's proven their error, failure to follow plans, or a hidden defect was a substantial factor in causing harm. It also creates specific pleading requirements for lawsuits against contractors and design professionals, with non-compliance leading to dismissal. Furthermore, the bill requires a written medical opinion before initiating a medical malpractice claim and establishes that a claimant more than 50% responsible for their own injury cannot recover damages. Finally, it makes changes related to the Safe at Home Program, a program that provides victims of certain crimes with a substitute address, by expanding eligibility to include certain legal professionals and clarifying rules regarding signatures on candidate petitions for those in the program.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 367.220 to require written notice from a consumer to a prospective defendant 60 days before initiating a civil action; require giving of notice to toll the statute of limitations; make failure to give notice result in dismissal of a filed claim without prejudice; amend KRS 189.125 to declare failure to wear a safety restraint or wear a restraint properly to be admissible as it may relate to fault only upon a showing that the failure was a substantial factor in any injury claimed; amend KRS 304.12-230 to limit the committing of unfair claims settlement practices to insurers; prohibit that a claim from being brought by a third-party claimant; require any assignment of a claim against an insurer to be void; create a new section of Subtitle 40 of KRS Chapter 304 to establish limitations on information and testimony regarding professional liability insurance in a civil action; amend KRS 364.130 to define terms; establish liability protections for a utility that removes timber of a property owner when done with permission or in good faith and establish damages for violations; create new sections of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms; require acceptance of a project by a contracting entity to create a rebuttable presumption of compliance with specifications and not to give rise to a finding of liability except under specified circumstances; establish requirements for the initiating pleading against a contracting entity or contractor and allow failure to comply to result in a dismissal of the action; establish requirements for a claim against a contractor by a noncontractual third party; create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to establish prelitigation notice of a potential claim for medical malpractice or health care liability claims; establish method of providing required notice and the effect of compliance on the applicable statute of limitations; amend KRS 411.167 to require a written medical opinion before commencement of an action under the statute; establish an award of costs and fees upon a finding of noncompliance; amend KRS 411.182 to prohibit a claimant who is more than 50% responsible for the injury or damages claimed from being entitled to recovery; establish evidentiary basis for award of medical expenses; establish apportionment provisions for a nonparty or party entitled to immunity; amend KRS 413.140 to establish notice requirement prior to initiating cause of action for personal injury; amend KRS 422.317 to set costs associated with request for medical records; amend KRS 304.45-110 to conform; repeal KRS 304.12-220, relating to the definition of "person."
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• Introduced: 02/12/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Craig Richardson (R)*, Don Douglas (R), Greg Elkins (R), Rick Girdler (R), Stephen Meredith (R), Gex Williams (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)
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KY bill #SB219 • Last Action 04/12/2026
AN ACT relating to debts.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Commissioner of the Department of Financial Institutions will impose a $3 fee for each deferred deposit transaction, also known as a "payday loan," that requires data submission by a business licensed to provide these services, with this new fee applying to transactions made on or after the bill's effective date.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: became law without Governor's Signature (Acts Ch. 97)
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AK bill #HB377 • Last Action 04/11/2026
Public Records: Audio & Video; Muni Costs
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Alaska's public records laws to explicitly include audio and video recordings, as well as electronic mail, within the definition of "record" and "public records," ensuring these formats are subject to public access. It also modifies provisions related to fees for accessing public records, allowing municipalities and the Department of Public Safety to charge requesters for the actual personnel costs involved in searching, reviewing, redacting, and copying requested documents, with payment potentially required in advance. This aims to manage the costs associated with fulfilling requests for public information, particularly for formats that may require specialized handling or significant staff time.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public records; relating to managing and preserving audio and video recordings; and relating to fees for the inspection and copying of public records under the Alaska Public Records Act.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 34th Legislature
• Sponsors: 0 : State Affairs
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: House State Affairs Hearing (15:15:00 4/11/2026 Gruenberg 120)
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VA bill #HB972 • Last Action 04/11/2026
Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Virginia's voter registration and list maintenance procedures to enhance accuracy and security. It requires the Department of Elections to use specific identification information when processing lists for voter registration maintenance, and to assign a confidence score to any potential matches found, only forwarding matches with a score of 80% or higher to local registrars. The bill prohibits using voter data from other states or through list comparisons if it lacks a unique identifier for each individual. It mandates an annual review of all data sources used for list maintenance, with results reported to legislative committees. The bill also clarifies that the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE Program) can only be used to verify U.S. citizenship of voters, not as the sole reason to reject an application, and prohibits bulk uploading of voter lists to SAVE. Furthermore, it requires general registrars to notify voters before canceling their registration, regardless of the reason, and ensures that cancellation records are publicly accessible. Some provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2027, with certain sections becoming effective sooner.
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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. Certain provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. 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: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/14/2026
• Last Action: Governor's recommendation received by House
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CA bill #SB1237 • Last Action 04/10/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 20.
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IL bill #HB1443 • Last Action 04/10/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 29 : 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), Laura Faver Dias (D), Chris Welch (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 01/17/2025
• Last Action: Fiscal Note Filed
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IL bill #SB1796 • Last Action 04/10/2026
BODY CAMERAS-FOIA REQUESTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act and the Criminal Code to modify several provisions related to body camera recordings. The bill changes the definition of "law enforcement officer" to exclude administrative personnel, and alters the requirements for retaining and disclosing body camera recordings. Specifically, the bill shifts from a mandatory to a permissive approach for destroying recordings after 90 days, giving law enforcement agencies more discretion in maintaining recordings. The bill expands the list of individuals who can request body camera recordings, including the subject of an encounter, their legal representative, the recording officer, and persons with written permission from either the subject or the officer. Additionally, the bill exempts recordings made in accordance with the Body Camera Act from the state's eavesdropping regulations. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for law enforcement agencies while maintaining transparency and accountability in the use of body-worn cameras. The bill becomes effective immediately upon passage, potentially impacting how law enforcement agencies manage and disclose video recordings from officer-worn body cameras.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that a law enforcement agency shall disclose a recording made with the use of an officer-worn body camera, upon request, to (i) the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (ii) the legal representative of the subject of the encounter captured on the recording, (iii) the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (iv) the legal representative of the officer who wore the camera that made the recording, (v) a person who has written permission from the subject of the encounter to receive the recording, or (vi) a person who has written permission from the officer who wore the camera that made the recording to receive the recording. Provides that all recordings made with an officer-worn body camera may (rather than must) be destroyed after 90 days, unless any encounter captured on the recording has been flagged. Makes changes to the definition of "law enforcement officer" in the Act. Amends the Eavesdropping Article to the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that recordings made in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act are exempt from the Article. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Julie Morrison (D)*, Dave Koehler (D), Mike Halpin (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee Amendment No. 2 Referred to Assignments
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CA bill #SB1365 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Unlawful business practices: price gouging.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the authority of city attorneys in cities with over 750,000 residents to prosecute violations of antitrust laws, similar to the powers already held by the Attorney General and district attorneys, allowing them to initiate civil actions and criminal proceedings, retain a portion of recovered funds for expenses, and access investigative powers. It also modifies the definition of "housing" for price gouging laws during emergencies to include all rental housing regardless of lease term, and clarifies the calculation of rental prices for housing that was not rented daily in the year prior to an emergency. Additionally, the bill adjusts the conditions under which rent increases are permissible during a declared state of emergency, specifically regarding repairs and additions, and makes other related changes to existing business and professions codes and the penal code.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 16750, 16750.2, 16752, 16753, 16754, 16754.5, 16755, 16755.1, 16758, 16759, and 16760 of the Business and Professions Code, and to amend Section 396 of the Penal Code, relating to business.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ben Allen (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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KY bill #HB139 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to elections and declaring an emergency.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to Kentucky's election laws, including allowing the State Board of Elections to exchange data with other government agencies to investigate election offenses and requiring voting systems to meet or exceed standards set by the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent federal agency that provides guidance and assistance to states on election administration. It also mandates that county clerks provide necessary supplies for write-in votes the day before in-person voting begins and adjusts the deadline for write-in candidates for President and Vice President to align with other candidate certification deadlines. The bill requires county boards of elections to deliver signature rosters and precinct results to the State Board of Elections within 10 days after an election, mandates testing of automatic tabulating equipment after petitions for local option elections are filed, and redefines "political party" to require a candidate to have received at least 10% of the vote in the last presidential election to be considered part of a party. It also specifies that candidates for Commonwealth's Attorney must file nomination papers with the Secretary of State, requires petitions to be in a form prescribed by the Secretary of State, and exempts candidates for special elections or unexpired terms from filing a statement-of-candidacy form, while also requiring that form to be prescribed by the Secretary of State. Additionally, the bill changes the timeline for submitting property tax rate questions to voters in common school elections, prohibits changes to school board division boundaries after June 1 in an election year, and makes technical corrections throughout the statutes. Finally, it repeals a section related to the definition of a political party and declares an emergency, meaning many of these changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 116.112 to allow the State Board of Elections to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other governmental agencies to exchange data to assist in investigating violations of election offenses; amend KRS 117.125 to require voting systems and equipment meet or exceed a standard approved by the Election Assistance Commission; amend KRS 117.145 to require that county clerks provide voting equipment with the necessary supplies for write-in votes on the day before any in-person voting occurs; amend KRS 117.265 to change the date a person running for President or Vice President must file a declaration of intent to be a write-in candidate to the same deadline as the certification of candidates; amend KRS 117.355 to require county boards of elections to deliver signature rosters and precinct results to the State Board of Elections within 10 days after any primary or general election; amend KRS 117.379 to require voting systems meet a previously established Election Assistance Commission standard; amend KRS 117.389 to require county clerks to test automatic tabulating equipment after any petitions for local option elections have been filed; amend KRS 118.015 to change the definition of "political party"; amend KRS 118.125 to require that the notification and declaration be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.129 to allow a contraction as an acceptable form of a candidate's name; amend KRS 118.165 to require that candidates for Commonwealth's Attorney file nomination papers with the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.315 to require that the form of petition be prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118.367 to specify that candidates for a special election or election for an unexpired term shall not be required to file a statement-of-candidacy form; require that the statement-of-candidacy form be prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 118A.060 to require that the petition for nomination be in the form prescribed by the Secretary of State; amend KRS 119.015 to remove the term "falsely"; amend KRS 119.165, relating to the penalty of a Class B misdemeanor regarding voters who vote at a regular or special election before being a citizen; make technical corrections; amend KRS 132.017 to require that questions as to whether the property tax rate shall be levied shall be submitted to voters in a common school election not less than 50 days nor more than 60 days from the date the signatures are validated; require the school district holding the election to post bond with the Circuit Court to cover the costs of the election within 5 days after the petition is found to be sufficient; amend KRS 160.210 to prohibit changes in the boundary of any division after June 1 in the year in which a school board member is to be elected; amend various statutes to conform; repeal KRS 118.551, relating to the definition of political party; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Jennifer Decker (R)*, Nick Wilson (R), George Brown (D), Daniel Grossberg (D), John Hodgson (R), D.J. Johnson (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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GA bill #HB1247 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act; enact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Georgia Bureaucratic Deference Elimination Act," aims to reduce the influence of state agencies in legal interpretations and streamline administrative rule-making processes. Key provisions include prohibiting courts and administrative officers from automatically accepting an agency's interpretation of laws and regulations, meaning they must independently evaluate the law rather than deferring to the agency's view. It also makes certain settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices within the General Assembly public, with specific procedures for disclosure and enforcement, including penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, the bill revises procedures for adopting administrative rules, giving the General Assembly more power to object to or override proposed rules, and introduces a requirement for periodic review and potential automatic expiration of agency rules to ensure they remain relevant and effective. Finally, it mandates that agencies consider the economic impact of proposed rules, especially on small businesses and charitable organizations, and requires them to report on their rules' effectiveness every five years.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Titles 15, 28, 31, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia, relating to courts, the General Assembly, health, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to prohibit courts and administrative officers from deferring to agency interpretations of laws and regulations; to provide for construction; to provide for conforming changes; to make portions of certain records of the General Assembly subject to public disclosure; to provide jurisdiction for enforcement; to provide for attorney's fees and litigation expenses; to provide for good faith reliance as defense to action; to provide penalties for violations; to provide procedure for commencement of prosecution; to provide for application; to provide for construction; to revise procedures concerning the adoption of administrative rules; to revise procedures within the General Assembly concerning objections to proposed administrative rules; to provide for periodic review and automatic sunset of agency rules; to provide for notice to agencies subject to review; to require that agencies review and report upon rules and regulatory requirements in preparation for review; to provide for forms and reporting procedures; to provide for public hearings; to provide a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for short titles; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes. HB 1247/AP
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• Introduced: 02/09/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Matt Reeves (R)*, Alan Powell (R)*, Steve Tarvin (R)*, Mitchell Horner (R)*, Sandy Donatucci (R)*, Scott Hilton (R)*, Bo Hatchett (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: House Sent to Governor
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KS bill #HB2515 • Last Action 04/10/2026
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 (digital representations of value like Bitcoin, not backed by the government) or vice versa. Key provisions include requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency, such as its volatility and irreversibility, and to offer detailed transaction receipts. Operators must also implement fraud detection and prevention measures, provide live customer service, report kiosk locations, and obtain a money transmission license, which is a license required to conduct financial transactions like sending money. The bill also sets limits on transaction amounts and charges, with initial transactions capped at $1,000 and subsequent daily transactions at $5,000, and charges limited to $5 or 18% of the transaction amount. Furthermore, the Attorney General and law enforcement agencies are authorized to investigate fraudulent money transmissions and report findings to the state bank commissioner, who oversees financial institutions. The bill also amends existing laws related to money transmission to incorporate these new provisions and repeals older versions of those laws.
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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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Reengrossed on Monday, April 13, 2026
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KS bill #HB2651 • Last Action 04/10/2026
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: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the issuance of warrants and summonses in criminal cases. It clarifies that a summons, which is a written order to appear in court, can only be issued instead of an arrest warrant for misdemeanor crimes, not felonies. If a person fails to appear after being summoned, a warrant will be issued, and they will not be allowed to be released on their own recognizance (meaning they won't be able to promise to appear without posting bail or collateral). The bill also makes changes to the procedures for making affidavits and sworn testimony supporting probable cause available to the public, specifying when and how these documents can be accessed and what information can be redacted to protect victims, witnesses, or ongoing investigations.
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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: 02/03/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House No motion to reconsider vetoed bill; Veto sustained
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KY bill #HB778 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to child welfare.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts several changes to Kentucky's child welfare laws, including prohibiting individuals with a history of sex offenses from providing foster care, becoming fictive kin (a non-relative caregiver with a significant emotional bond), or adopting children, and also extends this prohibition to adults or minor children residing with them who are on sex offender registries. It also updates definitions for terms like "diversion agreement" and "eligible youth," expands access to diversion agreements for juvenile court cases, and mandates notification to school officials when a child is adjudicated guilty of certain offenses. The bill allows medical professionals to conduct urine drug screens on children when abuse or neglect is suspected, grants the child fatality and near fatality review panel access to more data and the ability to compel attendance from investigating agencies, and allows dependent, neglected, or abused youth to extend their commitment to the state's care up to age 21. Furthermore, it establishes requirements for "plan of safe care" for substance-exposed infants, mandates reporting of involuntary termination of parental rights, defines "controlled substance" and "abuse or neglect" in relation to criminal offenses, and enhances penalties for child abuse involving controlled substances, while also requiring law enforcement agencies and certain professionals to undergo continuing education on pediatric ingestion or inhalation of controlled substances.
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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: 4 : Nick Wilson (R)*, Samara Heavrin (R), Daniel Grossberg (D), Sarah Stalker (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch.68)
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NE bill #LB838 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Change provisions relating to the financial exploitation of vulnerable or senior adults, rules and codes of procedure, decedents' estates, inheritance taxes, deceptive trade practices, the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, the Equipment Business Regulation Act, the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, and the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code and provide for rounding of certain cash transaction amounts
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Nebraska law, including strengthening protections against the financial exploitation of vulnerable and senior adults by financial institutions, which may delay or refuse transactions if exploitation is suspected and providing immunity for such actions. It also introduces new regulations for money transmitters, specifically prohibiting licenses for companies with connections to foreign adversaries (countries deemed a threat to the U.S. national security), and imposes a 25% excise tax on remittance transfers to residents of foreign adversary countries, with certain exceptions for military personnel and funds originating from U.S. bank accounts or funded by U.S.-issued debit or credit cards. The bill also updates provisions related to decedents' estates and inheritance taxes, modifies rules of civil and criminal procedure, amends the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code, and enacts the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, which sets standards for online services to protect minors by limiting data collection, restricting certain design features that encourage excessive use, and providing parental controls. Additionally, it revises the Equipment Business Regulation Act and deceptive trade practices, and allows for the rounding of certain cash transaction amounts to the nearest five cents to simplify currency exchange.
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Bill Summary: A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to law; to amend sections 8-2901, 25-2701, 30-2301, 30-2302, 30-2322, 30-2323, 30-2325, 30-3803, 30-38,103, 77-3503, 87-704, 87-706, and 87-709, Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska, sections 30-3801 and 77-2004, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, and sections 8-2701, 8-2702, 8-2711, 8-2742, 8-2903, 87-302, 87-1301, 87-1302, 87-1304, 87-1305, 87-1306, and 87-1308, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to change provisions relating to the Nebraska Money Transmitters Act, financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult or senior adult, rules and codes of civil and criminal procedure, decedents' estates, the Nebraska Uniform Trust Code, certifications of trust, inheritance taxes, deceptive trade practices, the Equipment Business Regulation Act, and the Age- Appropriate Online Design Code Act; to impose an excise tax on certain remittance transfers; to provide for rounding of certain cash transaction amounts; to provide operative dates; to provide severability; to repeal the original sections; and to declare an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 109th Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Michael Jacobson (NP)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: President/Speaker signed
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KY bill #HB280 • Last Action 04/10/2026
AN ACT relating to health care and declaring an emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to health care regulations in Kentucky, including updating requirements for registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensure, and clarifying the licensing requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who collaborate with physicians, ensuring these physicians have active and unrestricted licenses in Kentucky. It also shortens the timeframe from 90 to 30 days for individuals under the jurisdiction of the nursing board to report certain criminal convictions. Additionally, the bill allows state licensing boards to access validated substantiated findings of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation from the cabinet, which refers to a state agency responsible for adult protection. A significant provision allows schools to stock and administer "undesignated glucagon," a medication used to treat severe low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in individuals with diabetes, even if it's not prescribed for a specific student, as long as it's prescribed to the school or a trained individual. This aims to provide immediate emergency care for diabetic students, with immunity granted to those acting in good faith to administer the medication. The bill also expands the definition of "documented medical conditions" that can be self-administered in schools with parental consent and a prescription, and encourages schools to stock emergency medications like glucagon, while providing Good Samaritan protection for school employees who administer these medications in good faith during emergencies.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 314.041, relating to registered nurse licensure, and KRS 314.051, relating to licensed practical nurse licensure, to add credential requirements; amend KRS 314.042 to require physicians collaborating with an advanced practice registered nurse to have an active and unrestricted license in Kentucky; amend KRS 314.109 to reduce the time from 90 to 30 days for a person under the jurisdiction of the board to notify the board of a conviction of certain misdemeanors or felonies; amend KRS 209.032, relating to employees of vulnerable adult service providers, to permit a state licensing board to query the cabinet for a validated substantiated finding of adult abuse, neglect, or exploitation against an individual under the licensing board's jurisdiction; create a new section of KRS 158.830 to 158.838 to define terms; permit health care practitioners to prescribe and dispense undesignated glucagon in the name of a school or to a trained individual; permit trained individuals to receive, possess, and administer undesignated glucagon during diabetic medical emergencies; permit schools to stock undesignated glucagon; provide for immunity from civil liability for any personal injury resulting from good-faith actions to use undesignated glucagon to treat diabetic medical emergencies; amend KRS 158.832 to add definition of "documented medical conditions" and medications to the definition of "medications"; amend KRS 158.834 to add medical conditions and medications that may be self-administered in schools with parental authorization and a prescription; amend KRS 158.836 to require students to permit bronchodilator rescue inhalers, nebulizers, glucagon, Solu-Cortef, or other prescribed medications in their possession or in the possession of school personnel; encourage schools to stock undesignated glucagon; and require policies and Good Samaritan protection for the good-faith administration of glucagon, Solu-Cortef, or other prescribed medications for authorized school employees; EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kim Moser (R)*, Steve Bratcher (R), Daniel Grossberg (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 75)
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CA bill #SB938 • Last Action 04/10/2026
Peace officers: qualifications.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an amendment to Section 1029 of the Government Code, aims to establish new disqualifications for individuals seeking to become peace officers in California, with the primary change being that anyone who assisted with federal immigration enforcement by a federal immigration enforcement agency after January 20, 2025, will be disqualified, unless they meet specific exceptions, such as a 10-year "cooling-off period" from their federal immigration enforcement role or if they were already in the process of becoming a peace officer in California before January 1, 2027. The bill also makes nonsubstantive changes to zoning hearing procedures, ensuring that planning staff reports are made public before or at the start of a hearing if they exist. The Legislature finds that these changes are a matter of statewide concern, meaning they apply to all cities, including charter cities, and that if the state mandates costs for local agencies, reimbursement will be provided.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Section 1029 of the Government Code, relating to peace officers.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Caroline Menjivar (D)*, Scott Wiener (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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KS bill #HB2513 • Last Action 04/10/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes payments for certain claims against the state and makes appropriations for state agencies for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2026, through June 30, 2030. It directs or authorizes various transfers, capital improvement projects, assessments, fees, receipts, disbursements, procedures, and incidental acts. 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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, 74-8711, 74- 99b34, 75-6707, 76-775, 76-7,107, 79-2989, 79-3425i and 82a-955 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Special Claims Against the State
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 24 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Motion to override line item veto prevailed; Line item veto 26(a) 53(b) 54(w) 54(u) 78(dd) 81(h) 88(k) 96(d) 153 155 overridden Yea: 28 Nay: 11
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CA bill #SB1016 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Court Program and court-ordered evaluations, aiming to improve the process for individuals with severe mental illness. Key provisions include allowing petitioners of a CARE Act petition to request a mental health evaluation under the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act if they believe the person may not be able to participate in the CARE process due to their mental disorder, and requiring the Judicial Council to add this option to the petition form. The bill also permits petitioners to submit declarations and supporting evidence to establish probable cause for such an evaluation, and authorizes courts to order these evaluations if the CARE Act petition requests it and probable cause is shown. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes and clarifies existing laws related to the CARE Act and LPS Act, including expanding the crime of perjury and imposing higher service levels on counties, which may lead to state-mandated local program costs.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 5201, 5206, 5207, 5211, 5972, 5975, 5976.5, 5977, 5977.4, 5979, 5983, and 5985 to, the Welfare and Institutions Code, relating to mental health.
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• Introduced: 02/10/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Catherine Blakespear (D)*, Tom Umberg (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Set for hearing April 21.
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CA bill #SB1154 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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OK bill #HB3418 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Public buildings and public works; Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; quotes; felonies; disclosures; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Oklahoma's Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974 to update various provisions related to public construction contracts and procurement. Key changes include establishing new dollar thresholds for school districts regarding public construction contracts, allowing for electronic bids with a live video feed of the opening as an alternative to a public bid opening, and clarifying that awarding public agencies, not their divisions, can extend contract award periods. The bill also extends the Act's applicability to "quotes" (informal price estimates), clarifies who is disqualified from contracts due to conflicts of interest, and introduces felony offenses for insider trading related to public bids, while making knowing violations of the Act a misdemeanor. Furthermore, it directs public agencies to select the lowest responsible qualified vendor for personal property purchases over $10,000, outlines procedures for sole-source or sole-brand bidding, and prohibits agencies from writing bid specifications to unfairly restrict competition. Contractors and vendors will be required to disclose ownership information, and the bill mandates that change orders exceeding certain limits must trigger a re-solicitation of quotes, with unsuccessful quoters having the right to sue. Finally, it amends accounting procedures for school districts to ensure compliance with these updated bidding requirements.
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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, Sections 102, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 106, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 110, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 111, 112, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 114, as amended by Section 729, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 116, as amended by Section 543, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025, 117, 119, 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 120, 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 131, 137, and 138 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 102, 103, 106, 110, 112, 114, 116, 119.1, and 121), which relate to the Public Competitive Bidding Act of 1974; modifying terms; establishing procedure for public construction contracts equal to or greater than Twenty-five Thousand Dollars and less than 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; clarifying awarding public agency and not divisions may extend contract award period; 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: 15 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Mike Dobrinski (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Preston Stinson (R), Max Wolfley (R), Nick Archer (R), Annie Menz (D), Mark Chapman (R), Mike Kelley (R), Michelle McCane (D), Gabe Woolley (R)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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CT bill #HB05550 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Exempting Course Syllabi From Disclosure Under The Freedom Of Information Act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends a statute concerning government administration by adding a new provision that exempts course syllabi created by or for the faculty or staff of a public institution of higher education from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Freedom of Information Act is a law that generally gives the public the right to access government records, but this bill carves out an exception specifically for these academic documents, meaning they will no longer be subject to public requests for information.
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Bill Summary: To make a technical change to a statute concerning government administration and to exempt course syllabi at an institution of higher education from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 554
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CA bill #SB1426 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.
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OK bill #HB3742 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Criminal procedure; Due Process Protection Act of 2026; preliminary examinations and proceedings; disclosure; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Due Process Protection Act of 2026," aims to enhance protections for defendants in criminal proceedings by expanding disclosure requirements for the state. It mandates that prosecutors must provide the defense with a broader range of information, including initial and supplemental police reports, summaries of interviews, video and audio recordings of statements, photographs, and forensic reports, often well before preliminary hearings or initial court appearances. The bill also clarifies the state's ongoing duty to disclose any evidence that might be favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form or when it's discovered, and increases the time limit for introducing testimony from informants and codefendants to thirty days before trial. Additionally, it modifies the definition of an "informant" to include codefendants and those who testify with the expectation of a benefit, and establishes stricter timelines for completing discovery issues, with courts empowered to set disclosure deadlines if preliminary hearings are scheduled too closely to the request date. The bill also introduces provisions for defendants to request and receive certain evidence from the state, and clarifies the defendant's reciprocal disclosure duties.
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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: 3 : Erick Harris (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Aletia Timmons (D)
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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CT bill #SB00492 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Concerning Security Of Public Officials And Employees.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the security of public officials and employees by amending existing laws. Primarily, it modifies the Freedom of Information Act to prevent public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of certain public officials and employees, including elected state and local officials, judges, law enforcement officers, and legislative staff, from their personnel or similar files, thereby protecting their privacy and safety. Additionally, the bill permits candidate committees, which are groups that raise and spend money to elect a candidate, to use campaign funds for "personal security services," defined as services provided to a candidate, their family, or campaign staff for safety reasons directly related to campaign activities. Finally, it establishes a dedicated "legislative safety account" funded by specific sources, from which the Joint Committee on Legislative Management can disburse money to ensure the safety and security of state legislators and their staff.
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Bill Summary: To (1) amend the Freedom of Information Act to provide that public agencies may not disclose, from their personnel, medical or similar files, the residential addresses of certain public officials and employees, (2) permit candidate committees to expend campaign funds for personal security services, and (3) (A) establish a "legislative safety account" from which the Joint Committee on Legislative Management may expend moneys for purposes of state legislator and state legislative staff safety, and (B) provide for funding of such account.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Government Administration and Elections Committee
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 582
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CT bill #SB00466 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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 files burdensome or abusive requests for public records. Specifically, it allows public agencies to petition for relief from such requesters if they have engaged in harassing or threatening conduct, even if that conduct occurred outside of a specific records request and regardless of whether it was related to the request itself. The bill also modifies the relief a commission can grant, permitting a longer period of time (up to three years, compared to the current one year) during which an agency may be excused from complying with future requests from a requester who has been deemed vexatious for a second or subsequent time.
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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: 2 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Steve Meskers (D), Hector Arzeno (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 572
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KS bill #SB360 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: 33
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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OK bill #HB3281 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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 Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act to require state agencies to make their "guidance documents" publicly available. Guidance documents are defined broadly as official statements of general applicability that set forth authoritative policy or interpretations on various issues, including memorandums, notices, bulletins, directives, letters, and no-action letters, but exclude internal correspondence, adjudications, and legal advice to officials. Agencies will be required to maintain and display these documents at their principal place of business and on their websites, and the Office of Administrative Rules will publish them in a searchable electronic format. The bill also mandates that these published guidance documents clearly state they do not have the force of law unless otherwise authorized, and it establishes a process for notifying the public when such documents are amended or rescinded. The act takes effect 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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/13/2026
• Last Action: Reported Do Pass Administrative Rules committee; CR filed
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CT bill #HB05548 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act Concerning Revisions To The Freedom Of Information Act Concerning Employee Residential Addresses And Certain Higher Education Records.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act to enhance privacy protections for certain public employees and shield specific academic records from disclosure. Primarily, it expands the prohibition against releasing the residential addresses of public employees, moving beyond just those whose residency is a condition of employment to include any public agency employee who requests their address be kept confidential and provides a business address. This change aims to protect a broader range of public servants, such as judges, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and others listed, from having their home addresses publicly accessible. Additionally, the bill exempts proprietary records held by public institutions of higher education that are related to teaching or research on various scholarly topics, such as medical, artistic, scientific, or legal issues, from public disclosure, with the exception of the institution's financial records. These changes are intended to balance the public's right to information with the need for personal privacy and the protection of academic intellectual property.
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Bill Summary: To amend the Freedom of Information Act to (1) revise the prohibition against disclosing the residential address of certain persons contained in personnel, medical or similar files by deleting reference to the employing public agency and expanding the prohibition to other public agency employees for which residency is not a requirement for employment, and (2) exempt certain proprietary records held by a public institution of higher education pertaining to teaching or research from disclosure.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Nicholas Menapace (D), Nicholas Gauthier (D), Sarah Keitt (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: File Number 553
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OK bill #HB3415 • Last Action 04/09/2026
State government; vendors; state agencies; Central Purchasing Division; contracts; report; database; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires vendors who provide services to state agencies to report any subcontracting they do, including the tasks performed by the subcontractor and the percentage of the contract they handle, to both the 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 vendor names, total costs, purchase order numbers, and descriptions of what the contract is for, with an exemption for information protected by the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Additionally, state agencies using statewide contracts must submit specific details about these agreements, such as statements of work, hourly rates, 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 key milestones or contract end dates, evaluating completion by the deadline, any delays, and budget adherence, 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: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 19 : Judd Strom (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Josh West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Andy Fugate (D), Marilyn Stark (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R), Max Wolfley (R), Clay Staires (R), Mark Chapman (R), Michelle McCane (D), Gabe Woolley (R), Mike Kelley (R), Annie Menz (D), Nick Archer (R), Preston Stinson (R), Mike Dobrinski (R), Brian Hill (R), Mary Boren (D)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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KS bill #HB2519 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Continuing in existence certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill continues certain exceptions to the disclosure of public records under the Kansas Open Records Act (KORA), which is a law that generally requires government records to be accessible to the public. Specifically, it extends the confidentiality of emergency contact information provided by drivers, the confidentiality of information gathered by the state child death review board, and the confidentiality of records related to fulfillment houses shipping alcoholic liquor. It also makes permanent the confidentiality of information obtained by elder and dependent adult abuse multidisciplinary teams, which previously had an expiration date. The bill amends existing laws to remove the expiration dates on these specific exceptions, ensuring they remain in effect beyond their original sunset clauses.
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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: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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KS bill #HB2551 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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IA bill #HSB771 • Last Action 04/09/2026
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, tr
Status: In Committee
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Bill Summary: FY 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS. This bill relates to and appropriates moneys to various state departments, agencies, and funds for FY 2026-2027, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, Iowa H.F. _____ public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and Iowa utilities commission. The bill limits a standing appropriation for FY 2026-2027 for enforcement of Code chapter 453D relating to tobacco product manufacturers under Code section 453D.8. DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FEES. The bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund and requires the moneys that were deposited in those funds to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. The bill also eliminates the provision requiring moneys collected from a professional boxing event to be used to award grants to organizations that promote amateur boxing matches and requires the moneys to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. Under current law, 40 percent of nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or the department of revenue are deposited in the commerce revolving fund, while the rest of the nonexamination revenues are deposited in the general fund of the state. The bill requires all such nonexamination revenues to be deposited in the commerce revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 04/07/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: NOBA: House Sub
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ME bill #LD1457 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Resolve, to Allow the Maine Turnpike Authority to Conduct a Pilot Program to Implement Automated Speed Control Systems in Highway Work Zones
Status: Dead
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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 2 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 04/02/2025
• Last Action: Accepted Minority (ONTP) Report, Apr 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2507 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Removing the requirement for migratory waterfowl stamps to be validated by a signature across the face of each such stamp and increasing the fees for such stamps, authorizing the adoption of certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges by the department of wildlife and parks and providing an exception from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act for department of wildlife and parks records regarding the location of any species that is threaten
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to wildlife and parks in Kansas, primarily focusing on migratory waterfowl stamps and public records. It removes the requirement for hunters to sign across their migratory waterfowl stamps, simplifying the validation process. Additionally, it significantly increases the fees for these stamps, with resident stamps costing up to $15 and nonresident stamps ranging from $100 to $200. The bill also grants the Department of Wildlife and Parks the authority to set various fees for permits, licenses, and other charges through administrative rules and regulations. Furthermore, it amends the Kansas Open Records Act to exempt records from the Department of Wildlife and Parks that reveal the precise location of threatened, endangered, or species in need of conservation, unless the request is from a landowner concerning their own property. Finally, the bill repeals existing laws that are being amended by these new provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning wildlife and parks; authorizing the department of wildlife and parks to adopt certain rules and regulations related to fees, registrations and other charges; providing an exception from the disclosure requirements of the Kansas open records act for records of the department of wildlife and parks regarding the location of any species that is threatened, endangered or in need of conservation; removing the requirement for migratory waterfowl stamps to be validated by a signature across the face of each such stamp; increasing the fees for such stamps; amending K.S.A. 32- 939 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 32-988 and 45-221 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Will Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2068 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the cosmetology compact to provide interstate practice privileges.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows pharmacies to employ remote workers, such as pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians, to perform pharmacy tasks from outside the physical pharmacy location, provided specific security, record-keeping, and policy requirements are met, and that certain dispensing and compounding activities are not performed remotely by pharmacists. It also permits pharmacists to initiate therapy for certain conditions based on their education and experience, and adds pharmacists who do so to the healthcare stabilization fund, which provides liability protection. Additionally, the bill allows for a 90-day emergency refill of non-controlled prescription drugs when no refills remain, adopts the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) compounding standards, and removes the state board of pharmacy's authority to authorize individuals to access program databases through general rules and regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning pharmacists and 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; permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience; adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund; allowing for a 90-day emergency supply of a noncontrolled prescription drug to be filled when no refills remain; adopting the United States pharmacopeia compounding standards under the pharmacy act of the state of Kansas; removing the authority of the state board of pharmacy to authorize individuals to access the program database as delegates by rules and regulations; amending K.S.A. 40-3402 and 65-1637e and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 65-1626a, 65-1682 and 65-16,131 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2025
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2528 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Requiring all state board of nursing 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 certain lawful actions and creating a civil cause of action for violation thereof, requiring termination
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Kansas State Board of Nursing's powers and responsibilities, primarily focusing on disciplinary actions, license renewals, and board operations. Key provisions include voiding any board actions related to certain non-practice violations that occurred after January 1, 2005, and requiring the board to notify entities if it has shared such voided information and to take steps to stop its dissemination; it also establishes a civil cause of action for individuals harmed by the board's failure to comply with these provisions. The bill allows for late license renewals for professional, practical, and advanced practice registered nurses, setting a fee of $300 for such late renewals, and clarifies that "unprofessional conduct" is limited to acts directly related to the practice of nursing and does not include issues like late license renewals or civil debt payments. Furthermore, it prohibits the board from taking retaliatory action against a licensee for lawful actions taken against the board, creating a civil cause of action for violations of this prohibition, and mandates that board members be subject to Senate confirmation. The bill also requires the board to issue refunds for overpayments or duplicate payments upon request and makes other amendments related to license renewal notices, investigation timelines, and the qualifications and appointment of board members.
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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 upon request; 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: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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ME bill #LD2149 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An Act to Protect Affordability in Mobile Home Parks and Manufactured Housing Communities
Status: Passed
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: 2 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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VT bill #H0585 • Last Action 04/09/2026
An act relating to health insurance reforms
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several health insurance reforms, including changes to the governance and executive compensation of nonprofit hospital service corporations, allowing for limited age rating in individual and small group health insurance markets, and expanding access to association health plans and short-term, limited-duration health insurance. It also defines "high-dollar claims" for claims editing purposes as those exceeding $25,000 per episode of care, limits the exemption for primary care providers from prior authorization requirements to independent providers only, and begins implementing site-neutral billing policies for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training services, meaning these services will be reimbursed at a uniform rate across all health plan contracts and fee schedules, expressed as a percentage of the Medicare rate, except for inpatient settings. Additionally, the state is authorized to seek a federal waiver to establish a reinsurance program, and new reporting requirements are introduced for health care sharing plans and arrangements to increase transparency.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Finance Hearing (14:20:00 4/9/2026 Room 6)
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KS bill #HB2485 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Authorizing the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle any repayment obligations arising under any scholarship, grant or other financial aid program administered by the board and prohibiting the payment of additional funds to any student who is subject to repayment obligations under such financial aid programs.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations for students who owe money back to the state from scholarship, grant, or other financial aid programs administered by the board, and it also prohibits any student who has such outstanding repayment obligations from receiving any further financial aid from these programs.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; providing requirements for agreements between postsecondary educational institutions and school districts for the provision of postsecondary courses taught in secondary schools; directing the governor to approve short-term workforce training programs for Pell grant eligibility; requiring the state workforce development board to establish an internal process for such eligibility; providing for the transferability of credentials earned through career readiness assessments toward a degree; 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; prohibiting Kansas promise scholarship awards from being used to fund remedial hours offered as part of corequisite courses; authorizing the chief executive officer of the state board of regents to negotiate and settle repayment obligations arising under certain state financial aid programs; prohibiting the payment of additional funds to any student who is subject to repayment obligations under such financial aid programs; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 72-3262, 72-5179, 74-32,274, 74-32,290, 74-32,291, 74-32,292, 74-32,293, 74-32,294, 74-32,295 and 74-32,313 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 74-32,296.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2591 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Authorizing financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, notify any adult designated as a trusted contact by such account holder of suspected financial exploitation and place a temporary hold on certain transactions or disbursements. Enacting the virtual currency kiosk consumer protection act, providing definitions, and establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators. Prohibiting the office of the state bank c
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, which can be a law enforcement agency or the Kansas Department for Children and Families; it also allows these institutions to notify a "trusted contact," an adult designated by the account holder, about suspected exploitation, and to place a temporary hold on transactions for up to 10 business days if they reasonably believe the transaction could further the exploitation. The bill defines "financial exploitation" as the unlawful or improper use of an adult's property, income, resources, or trust funds for someone else's profit, and it provides immunity from civil or criminal liability for financial institutions acting in good faith and with reasonable cause when reporting, notifying, or placing holds, as well as for choosing not to act without gross negligence. Additionally, the bill enacts the "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act," establishing requirements for virtual currency kiosk operators, including disclosures about risks, transaction receipts, fraud detection, live customer service, kiosk location reporting, money transmission licensure, and refunds, while also imposing limits on transaction amounts and charges and authorizing the Attorney General and law enforcement to investigate fraudulent money transmission. It also prohibits state agencies from acting as receivers for insolvent technology-enabled fiduciary financial institutions and clarifies that earned wage access service registrants are subject to the Kansas financial institutions information security act, while also making other amendments related to financial institutions and repealing certain existing laws.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning financial institutions; relating to the oversight and regulation of such institutions and certain transactions performed by such institutions; authorizing financial institutions to report suspected financial exploitation of an adult account holder to a designated agency, notify any adult designated as a trusted contact by such account holder of suspected financial exploitation and place a temporary hold on certain transactions or disbursements; limiting liability in any civil or criminal action for taking such actions or choosing not to take such actions; 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; prohibiting the office of the state bank commissioner or any other state agency from becoming a receiver for a technology-enabled fiduciary financial institution that becomes insolvent or declares bankruptcy; providing that earned wage access service registrants are subject to the provisions of the Kansas financial institutions information security act; eliminating certain stipulations relating to the payment of negotiable instruments on Saturday afternoons or holidays; amending K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-551, 9-555, 9-556, 9-558, 9- 572, 9-589 and 9-2301 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 52- 717.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Pensions
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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OK bill #HB3006 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Schools; Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; sunset; effective date; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
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, and advocates for their needs. 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, meaning the Council will continue to operate for an additional five years. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency, meaning the act 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 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: 5 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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KS bill #HB2574 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity across Kansas government by removing expiration dates on certain cybersecurity requirements, modifying the duties of Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and cybersecurity programs, and establishing new oversight councils. Specifically, it creates a Legislative Branch Technology Oversight Council and a Judicial Branch Technology Oversight Council to set standards, policies, and oversee technology and cybersecurity programs within their respective branches. The bill also mandates that the Executive Branch CISO assess executive branch agencies for compliance with cybersecurity standards and report these findings to the legislature, with this compliance being considered during the budget process. Furthermore, it updates the duties of CISOs across various state agencies, shifting the focus from specific framework compliance (like NIST CSF) to adherence to nationally recognized standards for governmental entities, and requires regular reporting on program maturity levels to legislative committees. The bill also modifies the composition and duties of the Information Technology Executive Council, expanding its membership to include more legislative representation and the executive CISO. Importantly, it removes the expiration dates on certain cybersecurity provisions, ensuring ongoing compliance and oversight.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Monday, April 6, 2026
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KS bill #HB2402 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Senate Substitute for HB 2402 by Committee on Education - Requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision, providing a financial hardship exception to such participation and requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires eligible school districts, specifically those with at least 50% of students qualifying for free meals through direct certification under the national school lunch program, to consider participating in the community eligibility provision, which allows schools to offer free meals to all students without individual applications. However, a school district can opt out if participation would cause financial hardship, provided they demonstrate this hardship in a public meeting. The state department of education will assist school districts in pursuing this provision. Additionally, the bill extends the application deadline for operating as a public innovative district, a type of school with more flexibility in its educational programs, from December 1 to May 1, and deems applications automatically approved if the state board of education does not act on them within 45 days, a change from the previous 90-day period. The bill also shortens the reconsideration period for denied applications to 45 days and requires the coalition board, which oversees public innovative districts, to approve or deny requests within 30 days, with requests also being deemed approved if no decision is made within that timeframe. Finally, it repeals existing laws related to these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning education; relating to school districts; requiring eligible boards of education to consider participation in the community eligibility provision; providing a financial hardship exception to such participation; requiring the state department of education to assist school districts seeking such participation; 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 a certain number of days; amending K.S.A. 72-4223 and 72-4225 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2025
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Education
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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KS bill #HB2466 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Extending the sunset for the angel investor tax credit to 2029 and providing for a minimum amount of credits for investors in qualified Kansas businesses located in counties with a population of 50,000 or fewer.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kansas Sports Authority Act to oversee the construction, financing, and management of sports facilities and related infrastructure for professional sports and other events, requiring criminal background checks for authority members and allowing for STAR bond projects in major amusement park areas and previously existing major professional sports complex STAR bond districts. It clarifies the geographic areas from which STAR bond revenues can be pledged, the duration of revenue capture, and permits cities or counties to pledge community improvement or transportation development district revenues for STAR bonds, while also extending the expiration of STAR bonds financing to July 1, 2031, and defining STAR bond project areas more clearly. The bill also allows the secretary to approve STAR bond project financing applications more than a year after a district is established, streamlines notice and reporting requirements, and mandates a reset of base year revenue for new STAR bonds in certain situations. Furthermore, it permits revenues from the "attracting professional sports to Kansas fund" to cover operational costs for professional sports teams' primary facilities, authorizes STAR bond projects in specific rural areas within metropolitan statistical areas as rural redevelopment projects, and requires visitor origin tracking and enforcement by the secretary for developers failing to meet requirements. The bill also mandates public availability of STAR bond project information on the department of commerce website, prohibits state general fund money from being pledged for STAR bond project repayment, and prohibits cities or counties from using eminent domain for STAR bond projects, while requiring the secretary to report on business movement into and out of STAR bond districts and lost local sales tax revenues.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning economic development; enacting the Kansas sports authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events; requiring members of the authority to submit to a state and national criminal history record check; authorizing STAR bond projects in major amusement park areas; permitting additional STAR bond districts where a major professional sports complex STAR bond district previously existed; clarifying geographic areas from which STAR bond revenues may be pledged; clarifying the length of time that revenues may be captured within a STAR bond project area; permitting cities or counties to pledge community improvement district or transportation development district revenues for the payment of STAR bonds; clearly establishing the authority of the secretary to set or modify STAR bond project district and STAR bond project areas without effect on local revenue pledges with respect to a major professional sports complex STAR bond district; permitting cities and counties, upon the request of the secretary, to modify their pledge area for a major professional sports complex STAR bond district; extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act by prohibiting new STAR bond district approvals after July 1, 2031; clarifying the definition of a STAR bond project area; permitting the secretary to approve applications for STAR bond project financing more than one year after a STAR bond district has been established; condensing city, county and department of commerce notice, posting and reporting requirements; requiring a reset of the base year revenue for purposes of financing new STAR bonds in certain circumstances; clarifying that revenues from the attracting professional sports to Kansas fund may be used to pay management, operations and other costs of a professional sports team's primary facility; authorizing STAR bond projects in certain counties located in certain metropolitan statistical areas as rural redevelopment projects; setting certain visitor origin requirements and requiring certain enforcement by the secretary against developers that fail to meet such requirements; 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; requiring the secretary to add to the secretary's annual report information regarding business movement into and out of STAR bond districts and local sales tax revenues lost as the result of such movement; amending K.S.A. 12-17,160, 12-17,166, 12- 17,172 and 12-17,179 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 12-17,162, 12-17,164, 12-17,169, 22- 4714 and 74-8793 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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KS bill #HB2702 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that applicants for a physician assistant license must undergo a criminal record check, which involves fingerprinting and a state and national criminal history record check, with the possibility of a fee to cover these costs. It also revises the definitions and requirements related to physician assistants and their collaboration with physicians, introducing terms like "collaboration" and "practice agreement" to better define their working relationships and clarifying that a physician assistant's license can be revoked under certain circumstances, including felony convictions or actions that compromise patient safety. The bill also updates language to include "physician associate" alongside "physician assistant" and modifies existing laws to reflect these changes, ultimately aiming to enhance patient safety and clarify the roles and responsibilities within the physician assistant profession.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: House Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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KS bill #HB2695 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Health and Human Services; Rereferred to Committee on Insurance
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OK bill #HB2696 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Open records; educational records; requiring schools to release certain records; specifying certain information cannot be omitted; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective November 1, 2026, amends Oklahoma's Open Records Act to require public schools to release certain educational records to parents, guardians, or adult students in a timely manner, with some requests to be provided free of charge, and specifies that certain information cannot be omitted from these records, providing examples like a student's name, address, and participation in activities as "directory information" which can be released unless a parent or guardian opts out. Additionally, the bill expands the definition of confidential information to include specific cybersecurity-related records, such as risk assessments, vulnerability scans, penetration testing results, incident response plans, and system logs, when their disclosure could reasonably lead to unauthorized access or disruption of information systems.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Open Records Act; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.16), which relates to educational records; requiring schools to release certain records to parents, guardians, or adult students; requiring records to be provided in a timely manner; mandating that certain record requests be provided for free; specifying that certain information cannot be omitted; providing examples of certain records; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.28, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2023 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 24A.28), which relates to confidential information; adding certain cybersecurity information to list of confidential information; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Ross Ford (R)*, Dave Rader (R)*
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Placed on General Order
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OK bill #HB2293 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Oklahoma Broadband Office; extending termination of Board, Office and Council; duties; authority; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the termination dates for the Oklahoma Broadband Office, the Broadband Governing Board, and the Broadband Expansion Council from June 30, 2028, to December 31, 2030, allowing these entities more time to fulfill their duties related to improving broadband access across the state. The Broadband Governing Board, which oversees the Oklahoma Broadband Office, will continue to receive reports and approve grant programs, while the Broadband Expansion Council will continue to advise the Office on strategies for identifying underserved areas, assessing financial viability of providers, and preventing duplication of infrastructure investments. The Oklahoma Broadband Office itself, responsible for administering broadband functions and developing a Statewide Broadband Plan, will also have its termination date extended, ensuring its continued operation in mapping broadband coverage, managing grant applications, and working towards the goal of having 95% of the state's population adequately served by broadband by December 31, 2030. This bill also clarifies that the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) will provide administrative assistance to the Broadband Office, potentially charging for costs if existing resources are insufficient, and sets an effective date of 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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Kyle Hilbert (R)*, Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Technology and Telecommunications C A N C E L L E D Hearing (10:00:00 4/9/2026 Room 4S.9)
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VA bill #HJR76 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Commending the Virginia Coalition for Open Government.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This resolution commends the Virginia Coalition for Open Government for its 30 years of advocating for transparency in Virginia's government. This nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, established in 1996, is a coalition of various individuals and groups dedicated to improving accountability in the democratic process. The Coalition actively works with lawmakers and officials to strengthen laws that ensure public access to government meetings and records, and it was instrumental in the creation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council (FOIA Council). The organization provides valuable resources such as an online archive of FOIA interpretations, free hotlines to answer public inquiries about FOIA (the Freedom of Information Act, a law guaranteeing public access to government records), and informative newsletters and social media content. Furthermore, the Coalition supports future leaders through legal fellowships and internships, hosts an annual conference with awards recognizing contributions to open government, and offers educational programs for legal professionals and FOIA officers. They have also authored reports leading to legislative reforms and provided guidance for local governments on public meetings, even assisting other states in establishing similar open-government initiatives and now administering the National Freedom of Information Coalition.
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ76ER)
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KS bill #HB2437 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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: Veto Overridden
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the SAVE Kansas Act, aims to enhance the accuracy of voter registration records by authorizing the use of additional resources and establishing new procedures. It mandates periodic comparisons of the statewide voter registration system with the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database, which is a system used to verify non-citizen status for government benefits. The bill requires state agencies that provide public assistance to report information on non-citizen recipients quarterly to the Secretary of State. It also imposes restrictions on which websites can accept and transmit voter registration applications, requiring them to use a ".gov" domain or be specifically approved by the Secretary of State, and mandates secure data transmission and protection. Furthermore, the bill outlines procedures for removing individuals who are confirmed to be ineligible to vote from voter registration records, including non-citizens and those who have moved out of state, while also establishing an exemption from public records requests for certain information related to these verification processes to protect personal data.
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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; establishing the SAVE Kansas act; requiring periodic comparisons with the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements (SAVE) database; requiring quarterly reports to the secretary of state of certain information of noncitizens receiving public assistance benefits; imposing restrictions on websites that can accept and transmit voter registration applications; 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 sections.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Elections
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Motion to override veto prevailed; Yea: 28 Nay: 11
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KS bill #SB20 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled 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 commissioner of insurance, detailing procedures for pharmacy audits to ensure fairness and transparency, and mandating that PBMs report financial information related to rebates and reimbursements. The bill also sets standards for how PBMs reimburse pharmacies, prohibiting certain practices like charging back pharmacies for clerical errors or using extrapolation to calculate penalties, and requires PBMs to pass on rebates to health plans or covered individuals. Furthermore, it grants the commissioner authority to examine PBMs for compliance and outlines penalties for violations, including fines and license suspension or revocation. The act also amends existing laws to reflect these new regulations and repeals several outdated sections.
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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: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Financial Institutions and Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Thursday, April 9, 2026
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OH bill #SB420 • Last Action 04/09/2026
Regards JobsOhio public records, open meetings, performance audit
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Ohio law to make records created by JobsOhio, a nonprofit corporation formed to promote economic development, subject to the state's Public Records Law, meaning they will generally be accessible to the public. It also requires JobsOhio to comply with the Open Meetings Law, ensuring that its decision-making processes are transparent and open to public observation. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Auditor of State conduct a performance audit of JobsOhio, which is an examination of the organization's efficiency and effectiveness, to ensure accountability. These changes aim to increase transparency and oversight of JobsOhio's operations, which were previously less subject to public scrutiny.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 117.46, 121.01, 121.22, 149.011, 149.43, 187.01, 187.03, and 187.04 of the Revised Code to establish that records created by JobsOhio are public records under Ohio Public Records Law, to require JobsOhio to comply with the Open Meetings Law, and to require the Auditor of State to conduct a performance audit of JobsOhio.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2026
• Added: 04/10/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Sandy O'Brien (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/09/2026
• Last Action: Introduced
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MN bill #HF3658 • Last Action 04/09/2026
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 legal orders designed to prevent individuals who pose a significant danger to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for an order to include any law enforcement agency, city or county attorney's office, family or household members, or a respondent's guardian, and allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement agencies are responsible for serving and enforcing these orders, and it streamlines the process for emergency orders, allowing judges to consider petitions from chief law enforcement officers or their designees. Additionally, the bill extends the potential duration of extended orders to five years under certain circumstances, allows respondents to sell their firearms while under an order, and provides clearer guidelines for the transfer and return of firearms. It also updates definitions and clarifies liability protections for those involved in the process, such as mental health professionals and law enforcement.
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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: 3 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kelly Moller (D), Andy Smith (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Author added Smith
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KS bill #SB51 • Last Action 04/09/2026
House Substitute for SB 51 by Committee on Legislative Modernization - Authorizing the chief information security officer to receive audit reports, updating statutes related to services provided by the chief information technology officer and authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the executive chief information technology officer to enter into agreements to extend state information technology or cybersecurity services to various "entities," which include governmental units like state agencies and municipalities, as well as hospitals and nonprofit corporations performing state functions or assisting governmental units. It also updates statutes to allow the chief information security officer to receive audit reports alongside the chief information technology officer, ensuring both are informed about the security practices of state information technology systems. Furthermore, the bill expands the services the office of information technology services can provide, including cloud services, and clarifies that infrastructure and platform as a service cloud computing within the executive branch must be handled by or through this office, while software as a service applications need to be registered with them. The bill also allows for the executive chief information technology officer to authorize agencies to procure their own telecommunications services if compatible with state systems and establishes separate funds for telecommunications/information technology services and cybersecurity services. Finally, it outlines new strategic and enterprise direction responsibilities for the executive chief information technology officer for the executive branch's information technology.
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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; authorizing the office of information technology services to provide certain services to political subdivisions and hospitals; amending K.S.A. 46-1135, 75- 4704, 75-4705, 75-4709 and 75-4714 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 75-7205 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2025
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Legislative Modernization
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Concurred with amendments in conference; Yea: 38 Nay: 1
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MS bill #SB3328 • Last Action 04/08/2026
City of Jackson; extend repealer on CVB, and authorize additional 1% hotel/motel tax and 1/2% restaurant tax.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. Before these new taxes can be levied, the City Council must pass a resolution declaring their intent to do so and then hold an election where at least 60% of the qualified electors voting must approve the tax. The revenue generated from these taxes is dedicated to funding the CVB's programs and activities aimed at attracting tourists and conventions to Jackson.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MS bill #HB1637 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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, with the goal of developing strategies to prevent infant mortality. The panel will be multidisciplinary, and its members will be determined by the State Department of Health. It is required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number of infant deaths, their causes, relevant demographic information, and recommendations for state resource allocation to reduce infant mortality. Various state agencies, including the Medical Examiner's office, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, are mandated to provide necessary data to the panel. For sudden and unexpected infant deaths, including SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death), and SDY (Sudden Death in the Young), the panel will conduct a thorough review of medical, prenatal, and maternal health records, considering factors like immunization history and medical treatments, following national best practices. The State Department of Health will also ensure that these cases are reported to relevant registries and that any adverse vaccine reactions are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). The panel's reports and recommendations will be made public, and physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must grant reasonable access to relevant medical records. Importantly, records collected by the panel and the State Department of Health related to quality assurance, improvement, and review will be confidential and exempt from public records laws and subpoenas. The bill also allows the State Department of Health to enter executive sessions for morbidity or mortality review committee work, and exempts certain radiological health and radioactive material licensing information from public disclosure if it poses a risk to public health or security.
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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 Provide That In The Case Of An Infant Or Child Who Dies Suddenly And Unexpectedly, Including Cases Of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (sids), Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (suid) Or Sudden Death In The Young (sdy), The Review Panel Shall Conduct A Comprehensive Review Of The Infant's Or Child's Medical, Prenatal, And, Where Applicable, Maternal Health Records For The Purpose Of Identifying Potential Contributing Factors And Preventable Causes Of Death; To Provide That Such Review Shall Be Conducted In Accordance With Nationally Recognized Best Practices And Should Include Consideration Of The Infant's Or Child's Immunization History And Any Medical Treatments Or Interventions As Part Of The Overall Medical Context, Without Limitation To A Specified Time Period, As Relevant To The Panel's Determination Of Contributing Factors; To Direct The State Department Of Health To Verify That Cases Of Sudden And Unexpected Death Of An Infant Or Child Were Reported To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry And That Any Adverse Vaccine Reactions Were Reported To The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (vaers), And To Report To The Suid And Sdy Case Registry Or To Vaers Any Such Cases Or Adverse Vaccine Reactions That Were Not Previously Reported; To Provide That The Review Panel's Report And Recommendations Shall Be Made Public By The State Department Of Health; 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 Certain Records Maintained By The State Department Of Health Shall Be Confidential And Not Subject To 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 To Enter Executive Session Or Otherwise Conduct A Closed Meeting During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Documents And Records Used By The State Department Of Health During Morbidity Or Mortality Review Committee Work Mandated By Statute Or Regulation, Such As The Child Death Review Panel, The Maternal Mortality Review Committee, And The Fetal And Infant Mortality Review Panel; 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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #SB699 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Virginia Freedom of Information Act; public bodies to post meeting agendas.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill 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 added to an agenda after a meeting has started, unless the matter is urgent or discussed in a properly announced closed session, and it defines what constitutes "final action" by a public body, excluding things like referring an item to a committee or staff for more information. This change is a recommendation from the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council, aiming to increase transparency in government meetings.
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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: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0519)
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MS bill #HB1596 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Money transmitters; require to implement certain data security measures and customer protections.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Data Security for Money Transmitters Act," mandates that money transmitters and virtual currency kiosk operators (referred to as "licensees") 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 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 periodic testing of these safeguards, including penetration testing and vulnerability assessments, and requires personnel to receive security awareness training. Licensees must develop an incident response plan for security events and report any unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted customer information to the Commissioner of Banking and Consumer Finance within 72 hours. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws to include virtual currency kiosks under money transmission regulations, requires licensees to provide training materials to authorized delegates on recognizing and responding to elder financial abuse, and mandates that licensees provide specific information to purchasers for each transaction, including their name and contact details, along with a fraud warning. Funds collected by the Commissioner due to this act will be deposited into the Consumer Finance Fund, and the bill also clarifies the definition of "investments" for permissible investments maintained by licensees.
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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 And 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; 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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #SB378 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Public employees; repeals existing prohibition on collective bargaining, etc.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the existing prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees in Virginia, establishing a framework for public employees to organize, negotiate, and engage in collective bargaining regarding wages, hours, and other terms of employment. It creates the Public Employee Relations Board (PERB) to oversee these processes, including determining appropriate bargaining units and certifying exclusive bargaining representatives, which are organizations authorized to represent employees. The bill also establishes the Virginia Home Care Council to serve as the public employer for individual home care providers solely for the purpose of collective bargaining, aiming to stabilize this workforce while preserving participants' rights to hire and fire their providers. Public employers and employee organizations are mandated to negotiate in good faith, and the bill outlines procedures for elections, impasse resolution, and arbitration, with specific provisions for firefighters and emergency medical services providers. The Department of Labor and Industry is tasked with developing necessary regulations by July 1, 2028, which will then be transferred to the PERB.
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Bill Summary: Collective bargaining by public employees; individual home care providers; Virginia Home Care Council 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 Council within the Department of Medical Assistance Services to promote the stability of the individual provider workforce in the Commonwealth and tasks the Council 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. The bill directs the Department of Labor and Industry to promulgate any regulations necessary to effectuate the bill's provisions by July 1, 2028, and provides that upon the establishment of the Public Employee Relations Board, such regulations shall be transferred to the Board. The bill provides that until such regulations are adopted, no petitions or elections shall take place pursuant to the bill's provisions except pursuant to an ordinance or resolution adopted under current law. This bill is identical to HB 1263.
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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: 8 • Votes: 14 • Actions: 64
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB378)
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VA bill #SB701 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Virginia law to expand protections for the identity of Virginia Lottery winners. Currently, the Virginia Lottery (the Department) is prohibited from disclosing information about winners of prizes of $1 million or more unless the winner agrees to the disclosure. This bill removes the $1 million threshold, meaning the Department will be prohibited from disclosing information about *any* individual lottery winner, regardless of prize amount, unless that winner explicitly consents in writing to the disclosure of their name, hometown, and the amount won. This change is being made to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which governs public access to government records, by adding lottery winner information to a list of exceptions where disclosure is not mandatory.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0520)
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MS bill #HB1761 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Alcoholic beverages; extend repealers relating to festival wine permits.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the repealers on certain provisions related to festival wine permits, meaning these permits and their associated authorities will not expire as scheduled. Specifically, it allows native wine retailers to sell at tasting rooms within the same county as their winery, and to establish one permanent satellite tasting room anywhere in the state where alcohol sales are permitted, even allowing them to sell other suppliers' alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. The bill also removes the expiration date for the Department of Revenue's authority to issue festival permits, removes the expiration date for an exception allowing festival permit holders to sell alcoholic beverages without the Department of Revenue acting as a wholesale distributor, and removes the expiration date on the ability of distillers, wine manufacturers, rectifiers, blenders, or bottlers to have a financial interest in a festival permit. Finally, it removes the repealer on the annual privilege license tax for festival permits.
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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: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MS bill #SB2821 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Capital sexual battery; create crime of.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the crime of "capital sexual battery" in Mississippi, which applies to individuals 18 or older who commit sexual battery or injure the sexual organs of a person under 12 years old. If convicted of this capital felony, a separate sentencing proceeding will be held to determine if the defendant should receive the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. This proceeding will involve presenting evidence of aggravating factors (reasons for a harsher sentence) and mitigating circumstances (reasons for a lesser sentence), with specific lists provided for each. The jury will first determine if at least two aggravating factors exist, and if so, will recommend a sentence of life without parole or death. The judge will then consider the jury's recommendation and can impose either sentence, but must provide a written explanation if they deviate from the jury's recommendation or if they impose the death penalty. The bill also outlines automatic review of death sentences by the Supreme Court and specifies that this new crime and its penalties apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date. Conforming amendments are made to laws regarding parole eligibility, protection order registries, and arrest procedures to reflect these changes.
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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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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VA bill #SB91 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU; renames as Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, proposes to officially change the name of the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at Old Dominion University (ODU) to the Virginia Health Sciences at ODU. This renaming is reflected in various sections of the Code of Virginia, including those related to prohibited contracts by state government officers and employees, exclusions to the Freedom of Information Act for educational records, regulations for closed meetings of public bodies, programs in regional detention homes, operations of health sciences at ODU, the Virginia Cord Blood Bank Initiative, the Research and Clinical Trial Cancer Consortium Initiative, and the determination of birth-related injury claims. The bill ensures that references to the Eastern Virginia Health Sciences Center at ODU are updated to reflect its new name, Virginia Health Sciences at ODU, throughout these legal provisions.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0482)
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KY bill #SB17 • Last Action 04/08/2026
AN ACT relating to the protection of children.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Kentucky laws concerning child protection and the Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. It officially adds the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association" within the CASA program framework. The bill also reduces the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12, and removes the requirement for local CASA programs to adhere to National CASA Association Standards, instead focusing on Kentucky CASA Network standards. Additionally, it clarifies that employees of the Department for Community Based Services are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the CASA program, and makes technical corrections and conforming changes throughout the relevant statutes.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 620.500 to add the Kentucky CASA Network to the definition of "association"; amend KRS 620.505 to decrease the minimum number of local CASA board members from 15 to 12; remove the provision that local CASA programs are required to comply with National CASA Association Standards for programs make technical corrections; remove "cabinet" and replace with "the Department for Community Based Services" relating to employees who are prohibited from becoming volunteers or employees of the court-appointed special advocate program; amend KRS 620.537 to make technical corrections; amend KRS 620.055 to conform.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brandon Storm (R)*, Matt Deneen (R), Gerald Neal (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 53)
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MS bill #HB4110 • Last Action 04/08/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 are defined as all sale proceeds after debts and costs. At least 80% of these net proceeds must be deposited into this fund, which will serve as a permanent endowment to maintain its value against inflation and provide sustainable revenue for the county. The Board of Supervisors of Oktibbeha County will act as the trustees of this fund and must hire a qualified institutional fiduciary, such as a bank or trust company, to manage its investments according to prudent investor laws. The fund's earnings, which are defined as net interest, dividends, and capital gains after administrative expenses, can be distributed annually, with up to 85% of remaining earnings potentially transferred to a separate Oktibbeha County OCH Proceeds Fund for general county purposes like operations and improvements, but only if the fund's inflation-adjusted value is not below its initial deposit. Strict limitations are placed on withdrawals from the fund's principal, or "corpus," which is the initial deposit plus any undistributed income and inflation adjustments; such withdrawals are only allowed for extraordinary capital needs with a supermajority vote of the supervisors, public notice, and fiduciary certification, or for unlimited amounts during declared emergencies, and any invasion of the corpus suspends earnings distributions until it is fully restored. The trustees are required to publish audited financial reports annually, and the Attorney General has the authority to enforce the act's terms, with the fund dissolving if its balance reaches zero, triggering an investigation into potential mismanagement.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize And Direct The Board Of Trustees Of Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, To Establish A Reserve And Trust Fund; To Provide That Not Less Than 80% Of The Proceeds From The Sale Of Och Regional Medical Center, Which Is Owned By The County, Shall 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 Earnings 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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MS bill #SB2114 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Immigration; criminalize illegal entry and require cooperation with federal authorities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new criminal offenses and enforcement mechanisms related to immigration in Mississippi. It directs the Department of Public Safety to determine the number and identities of undocumented immigrants within the state and to enforce immigration laws in cooperation with federal authorities, specifically requiring agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which allows state and local law enforcement to perform immigration enforcement functions. The bill creates a misdemeanor for entering Mississippi directly from a foreign nation outside of a lawful port of entry, and a felony for being an undocumented immigrant convicted of certain crimes, with enhanced penalties for violent crimes or sex offenses. It also outlines affirmative defenses to these charges, such as having lawful federal immigration status or asylum, and prohibits defendants charged or convicted under this act from accessing expunction, nonadjudication, parole, or early release programs. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, and will be repealed on July 1, 2028.
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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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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RI bill #H7632 • Last Action 04/08/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MS bill #SB2401 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Workforce development; extend the date of repeal of certain sections and make technical amendments.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the date of repeal for certain sections related to workforce development and makes technical amendments to existing laws. Specifically, it extends the exemption from public procurement requirements for leasing by the Office of Workforce Development until December 31, 2029, and expands this exemption to include agreements for equipment, training, recruitment, construction, or renovation. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions within the workforce development framework, such as updating the reference to the federal Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act and clarifying the housing of the Office of Workforce Development. Additionally, it extends the repeal date for key sections of the Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act, including those establishing the Office of Workforce Development and the State Workforce Investment Board, from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029.
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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; 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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MA bill #S804 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides comprehensive regulations for virtual currency kiosks operating in Massachusetts, establishing a detailed framework for their operation, customer protection, and compliance. The bill defines key terms like virtual currency, blockchain, and digital wallet, and mandates that virtual currency kiosk operators must obtain a money transmitter license. Operators are required to implement robust consumer protection measures, including disclosing significant risks associated with virtual currency transactions, such as price volatility, lack of government backing, and potential for fraud. The bill requires operators to provide clear transaction receipts, maintain live customer service, use blockchain analytics to prevent fraudulent transactions, and develop written anti-fraud and enhanced due diligence policies. Additionally, operators must designate full-time compliance and consumer protection officers who cannot own more than 20% of the company. They must submit quarterly reports on kiosk locations and comply with federal laws like the Bank Secrecy Act and PATRIOT Act. Operators must also provide customers with warnings about potential scams and irreversible transactions before completing any virtual currency exchange, with the overall goal of protecting consumers and establishing transparent, accountable virtual currency kiosk operations in the state.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to provide regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Patrick O'Connor (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S3049
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MA bill #S3050 • Last Action 04/08/2026
To build resilience for Massachusetts communities
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill allocates significant funding for climate change adaptation and environmental resilience across Massachusetts, authorizing over $3 billion in bonds for various initiatives. It includes provisions for acquiring coastal and inland lands for conservation and habitat movement, expanding forestry and tree planting programs with a focus on heat-vulnerable and underserved areas, and investing in the repair and improvement of dams, coastal infrastructure, and waterways, with a substantial portion dedicated to the Amelia Earhart dam. The bill also funds upgrades to state parks and recreational facilities, supports wildland fire fighting equipment for municipalities, and invests in clean water and drinking water infrastructure, particularly addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination. Additionally, it supports agricultural and commercial fishing sectors with grants for climate resilience and sustainability, establishes a dedicated fund for wastewater infrastructure improvements in southeastern Massachusetts to combat nitrogen pollution, and creates a "Resilience Revolving Fund" for loans to municipalities for climate-resilient infrastructure projects. The bill also introduces new regulations concerning plastic reduction, including a ban on single-use plastic bags and food service ware, and prohibits state agencies from purchasing certain single-use plastic bottles. It mandates labeling for "flushable" wipes to prevent plumbing issues and establishes new standards for building codes to address climate impacts. Furthermore, it creates a Quabbin Host Community Trust Fund to support municipalities around the Quabbin Reservoir and amends laws related to forest reserves, land conservation options, and wetland protection to enhance ecological resilience and climate adaptation.
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Bill Summary: To build resilience for Massachusetts communities
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Senate Committee on Ways and Means
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Order relative to subject matter adopted
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TN bill #HB1885 • Last Action 04/08/2026
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: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026
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NY bill #A10911 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Prohibits data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers or their households without consent.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the general business law to prohibit "data brokers" – entities that collect and sell personal information of consumers with whom they have no direct relationship – from selling the personal data of current or former military servicemembers, or their households, without explicit "consent," which is defined as a clear, affirmative, and unambiguous agreement. The bill also prohibits advertising such lists or data without consent and applies to entities doing business in New York or targeting its residents. It provides extensive definitions for terms like "consumer," "household," "military servicemember," and "sale," and outlines several exceptions, including for data regulated by federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, and HIPAA, as well as certain research and government-related data. Violations can lead to injunctions, civil penalties of up to $10,000, and restitution, with the Attorney General authorized to investigate and enforce these provisions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to prohibiting data brokers from selling the personal information of current and former military servicemembers
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• Introduced: 04/08/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Steve Stern (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: referred to science and technology
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RI bill #H7636 • Last Action 04/08/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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OK bill #SB1433 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Administrative Procedures Act; creating the Guidance Transparency Act; requiring certain agencies to make guidance documents available for public inspection. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Guidance Transparency Act," aims to increase public access to official agency statements that interpret laws or policies. It defines a "guidance document" broadly to include any agency statement of general applicability that sets forth authoritative policy or interpretation, such as memoranda, notices, or letters, but excludes internal correspondence, adjudications, or legal advice to officials. The bill mandates that agencies must make all such guidance documents available for public inspection, both at their principal offices and on their websites, and requires agencies to electronically submit these documents to the Secretary of State quarterly for publication in a searchable online format. This published guidance will include a disclaimer that it does not have the full force of law unless otherwise authorized, and will also note any amendments or rescissions. The bill also updates existing laws to include "guidance documents" alongside "rules" in various definitions and requirements related to agency procedures and public access to information, with an effective date of 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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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AZ bill #SB1078 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Public records; review standard
Status: Passed
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: 8 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Governor
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OK bill #SB1721 • Last Action 04/08/2026
Schools; extending the sunset date for the Oklahoma Advisory Council on Indian Education; requiring certain members to meet certain requirements. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
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 members appointed to the council who represent Indian tribes, tribal education departments, or other tribal entities; these members must now be officially authorized representatives of their respective tribe or entity at the time of appointment and throughout their service, with their authorization confirmed by the tribe's elected leaders or governing body. If a member loses this authorization, their service on the council will automatically end, and their appointing authority must be notified to fill the vacancy. The bill also mandates that the council's annual report be submitted electronically.
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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: 2 : Ally Seifried (R)*, Dick Lowe (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: CR; Do Pass Administrative Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3494 • Last Action 04/07/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 15 : 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), Nabeela Syed (D), Lilian Jiménez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lilian Jiménez
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MN bill #SF4760 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Omnibus Public Safety policy bill
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Omnibus Public Safety policy bill, proposes numerous changes to Minnesota Statutes aimed at enhancing public safety and victim protections. Key provisions include strengthening data privacy for research participants and driver's license information, updating terminology related to domestic abuse programs to "domestic abuse victims," and requiring judges to ensure victims are notified of plea and sentencing hearings, while also protecting victims' identities in certain legal documents. The bill expands protections for victims of stalking from employer retaliation, modifies ignition interlock program requirements for license revocations, and clarifies responsibilities for correctional facilities. It also adjusts eligibility for private detective and protective agent licenses, reclassifies certain grants from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) as reimbursements, and updates laws regarding crime record recording and sealing. Furthermore, it mandates courts to provide protection orders accessible to law enforcement, designates unemployment insurance and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials while excluding them from certain personal information protections, and clarifies employment restrictions due to criminal convictions. The bill also expands access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated individuals and makes technical corrections throughout various statutes.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to public safety; providing research data protection for data on individuals; providing for certain terminology and reference updates for domestic abuse programs and battered women; requiring judge to inquire whether victim has been notified of plea and sentencing hearings; protecting victim from identification in prosecutor's petition for sentence adjustment; expanding victim notification of defendant eligibility for automatic expungement; protecting identity of minor victim in a crime involving sexual performance; expanding protection from employer retaliation to victims of stalking; modifying ignition interlock program license revocation requirements; classifying driver's license indicators as private data; clarifying responsibilities of Department of Corrections licensed juvenile and adult community-based residential correctional facilities; modifying eligibility of certain applicants for licenses to serve as private detectives or protective agents; clarifying certain grants from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to local law enforcement as reimbursements; updating law related to recording of crimes; establishing process for determining how certain criminal records are ineligible for sealing; requiring court to provide orders for protection for access by law enforcement; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials; excluding unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from protections related to personal information in real property records; changing provisions for employment or occupation due to conviction of a crime; clarifying in law the multiple levels of substance abuse care provided by the commissioner of corrections; expanding access to mental health unit beds for incarcerated persons; making technical corrections; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 13.69, subdivision 1; 13.6905, by adding subdivisions; 13.871, subdivision 5; 116L.362, subdivision 1; 119A.37, subdivision 4; 142G.12, subdivision 2; 142G.53; 171.09, subdivision 3; 171.12, subdivision 7c, by adding a subdivision; 171.177, subdivision 8; 203B.06, subdivision 3; 203B.11, subdivision 1; 241.021, subdivisions 1f, 1i, 4a; 241.69, subdivisions 1, 3, 4, 5, 6; 256D.02, subdivision 12a; 256G.02, subdivision 6; 257.75, subdivision 6; 260E.02, subdivision 1; 299A.85, subdivision 4; 299A.90, subdivision 3; 299C.05; 299C.065; 299C.46, subdivision 6; 326.32, subdivisions 8, 10, 10a, 10c, 12; 326.33, subdivision 1; 326.3381, subdivisions 2, 4; 326.3382, subdivisions 1, 4; 326.3385, subdivision 2; 326.3386, subdivision 3; 364.03, subdivision 3; 364.05; 518B.02, subdivision 2; 609.133, subdivision 4; 609.3471; 609.605, subdivision 2; 609.7495, subdivision 1; 609A.015, subdivision 5; 611A.03, subdivision 1, by adding a subdivision; 611A.036, subdivision 7; 611A.038; 611A.039, subdivision 1; 611A.31, subdivision 5; 629.72, subdivision 2a; Minnesota Statutes 2025 1 SF4760 REVISOR VH S4760-1 1st Engrossment Supplement, sections 120B.22, subdivision 1; 171.12, subdivision 7; 171.178, subdivision 5; 171.306, subdivision 1; 201.061, subdivision 3; 241.021, subdivision 1; 256G.03, subdivision 2; 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.50, subdivision 1; 609.101, subdivision 2; 609.2334, subdivision 11; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 241; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 169A.54, subdivision 6; 241.021, subdivisions 1g, 1h, 2a, 2b, 3, 6; 299C.12; Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, section 241.021, subdivision 2.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 04/08/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Ron Latz (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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OK bill #SB1877 • Last Action 04/07/2026
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: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that numerous state agencies and entities submit their reports electronically to 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 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, medical malpractice, water and water rights, volunteer fire departments, and workers' compensation. The bill also repeals several obsolete reporting requirements and task forces. The effective date of this act is 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: 03/05/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Chuck Hall (R)*, Trey Caldwell (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Policy recommendation to the Government Oversight committee; Do Pass General Government
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FL bill #H1473 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Pub. Rec./Terrorist Organizations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for specific information related to the designation of organizations as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations by the Chief of Domestic Security. This exemption applies to information that would reveal details critical to state or national security, as provided by the Chief to the Governor and Cabinet. The bill clarifies that the Chief of Domestic Security consults with various law enforcement and security agencies, gathering highly sensitive information to make these designations, and the Legislature intends to keep this information confidential for public safety. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will take effect on the same date as another related bill, HB 1471, if that bill becomes law.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-29
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VA bill #HB1490 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Child abuse or neglect; establishes centralized hotline for reports or complaints, report.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a centralized hotline for reporting child abuse or neglect, managed by the Department of Social Services (DSS), and mandates that the DSS determine the validity of these reports, shifting this responsibility away from local departments. It also requires the DSS to respond to complaints concerning children under three years old within 24 hours and directs the DSS to develop regulations and contract for a study on the child protective services screening process by August 1, 2026. Furthermore, the Secretary of Health and Human Resources will convene a task force to create an improvement plan for social services departments, with the bill's key provisions taking effect on July 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Department of Social Services; centralized intake system for reports or complaints of child abuse or neglect; response to complaints within 24 hours for children under three years of age. Establishes a centralized hotline for reports and complaints of child abuse or neglect. 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. Such provisions of the bill have a delayed effective date of July 1, 2027. The bill also directs the Department of Social Services to (i) promulgate regulations necessary to implement the provisions of the bill by July 1, 2027, and (ii) 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.
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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: 8 • Votes: 13 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1490)
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LA bill #HB608 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Provides relative to the confidentiality of documents related to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Louisiana law concerning intercollegiate athletics compensation and rights to create new confidentiality provisions for an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program. Specifically, it clarifies that while the total amount of revenue a postsecondary education institution spends on such a program must be publicly disclosed, individual athlete compensation amounts, percentages paid to specific athletes, and allocations to particular sports or athletic programs will be considered confidential and exempt from public records requests. Furthermore, any documents related to the negotiation or execution of agreements with individual athletes under these revenue sharing programs will also be kept confidential, meaning they cannot be inspected, examined, copied, or reproduced under the Public Records Law, which is the state's law governing public access to government documents.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 17:3703(M), relative to compensation for intercollegiate athletics; to provide relative to an intercollegiate athletics revenue sharing program; to provide relative to public records; to create a public records exception; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 02/26/2026
• Added: 04/02/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tehmi Chassion (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, recommitted to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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RI bill #H7999 • Last Action 04/07/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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AZ bill #SB1259 • Last Action 04/07/2026
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: 6 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee of the Whole action: Do Pass
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MN bill #SF4703 • Last Action 04/07/2026
Extreme risk protection orders application, securement, and enforcement processes provisions modifications
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 harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms. Key changes include expanding who can petition for these orders to include any law enforcement agency, city or county attorney's office, family or household members, or a respondent's guardian, and allowing respondents to petition on their own behalf. The bill also clarifies that law enforcement agencies are responsible for serving and enforcing these orders, and that these orders do not restrict a law enforcement agency's authority in exigent circumstances. It also adjusts the definition of "family or household members" to align with existing statutes and specifies that judges must consider emergency petitions presented by chief law enforcement officers or their designees. Furthermore, the bill allows for longer extensions of extreme risk protection orders, up to five years under certain conditions, and clarifies procedures for transferring and returning firearms, including provisions for voluntary surrender to avoid criminal prosecution for unlawful possession. Finally, it provides liability protection for law enforcement officers and mental health professionals acting in good faith regarding 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, subdivisions 1, 2; 624.7177, subdivision 2; 624.7178, subdivisions 1, 4.
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• Introduced: 03/20/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 5 : Ron Latz (D)*, Zaynab Mohamed (D), Clare Oumou Verbeten (D), Heather Gustafson (D), Bobby Joe Champion (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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ME bill #LD2097 • Last Action 04/07/2026
An Act to Modify the Law Governing Revocation of a Code Enforcement Officer's Certification
Status: Passed
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: 1 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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IL bill #HB5391 • Last Action 04/07/2026
GOV REPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act, aims to standardize and improve financial reporting and auditing for local governments in Illinois. Key provisions include requiring independent CPA firms to conduct agreed-upon procedures (AUPs) for certain local governments, with specific guidelines to be developed by the Comptroller in consultation with various boards and organizations. The bill categorizes local governments based on their annual cash receipts from external sources, with different reporting and auditing requirements for each category. For instance, Category 1 local governments will have an auditing committee of independent electors review records using a Comptroller-provided template, while Category 2 local governments will undergo AUPs performed by their retained CPA firm. The bill also establishes a transition period for these new requirements, starting in fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2027, and includes provisions for waivers, penalties for late reporting, and the creation of a public searchable electronic database for local government financial information. Furthermore, it amends various existing laws to align reporting and auditing requirements with the new framework, including changes for municipal joint action water agencies, multi-township assessment districts, public building commissions, counties, townships, municipalities, port districts, park districts, and other special districts, ensuring a more transparent and consistent approach to local government financial oversight.
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Bill Summary: Reinserts the provisions of the introduced bill with the following changes. Provides that The independent CPA firm retained by the responsible officials of Category 2 local governments shall complete all of the AUPs and electronically submit an agreed upon procedures report to the responsible officials and management of the Category 2 local government for review. Requires the Comptroller to develop, maintain, and publish the guidelines for circuit clerks, with the advice of the Local Government Advisory Board, the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, a Statewide organization representing circuit clerks, and a Statewide CPA organization. Makes changes to provisions concerning waivers the Comptroller may grant to governmental units. Defines terms. Further amends the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. Provides that, for fiscal years beginning before January 1, 2028, the operations and fiscal activities of each municipal joint action water agency shall be subject to the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2027, the operations and fiscal activities of each municipal joint action water agency shall be subject to the Government Reporting Enhancement and Transparency Act. Further amends the Governmental Account Audit Act. Provides that, on or after March 15, 2027, if a governmental unit fails to comply with the requirements of the Act or any other State law mandating the governmental unit to undergo an audit and is more than 63 days late in meeting its reporting obligations, after considering any extensions granted by the Comptroller, the Comptroller shall review the governmental unit's actions. Makes other and conforming changes. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 02/06/2026
• Added: 02/11/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Natalie Manley (D)*, Amy Elik (R), Margaret Croke (D), Anthony DeLuca (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
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MN bill #HF2700 • Last Action 04/07/2026
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 amends the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act to classify consumer health data as "sensitive data," which requires additional protections. It defines "health data" broadly to include information about a consumer's past, present, or future mental or physical health status, including diagnoses, treatments, biometric data, and genetic information, as well as specific geolocation data indicating the seeking of health services. The bill also introduces new restrictions on the use of "geofences" (technology that creates virtual boundaries around physical locations) around healthcare facilities, prohibiting their use for tracking individuals seeking care, collecting health data, or sending targeted health-related advertisements. Furthermore, it strengthens consent requirements for processing, sharing, or selling sensitive data, including health data, mandating that such consent be separate from general data processing consent and clearly disclose the categories of data, purpose of use, and entities with whom data is shared. Small businesses are also subject to new requirements regarding the sale of sensitive data and sharing of health data. The bill also mandates data privacy and protection assessments for processing sensitive data and sharing health data, and clarifies enforcement by the Attorney General.
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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.17; 325M.18; 325M.20; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325M.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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KY bill #HB448 • Last Action 04/07/2026
AN ACT relating to background checks.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 42)
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KY bill #HB48 • Last Action 04/07/2026
AN ACT relating to physical therapy.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 36)
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ME bill #LD2112 • Last Action 04/06/2026
An Act to Authorize Municipalities to Form Community Choice Aggregation Programs to Procure Electricity
Status: Passed
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: 2 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.
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OK bill #HB3521 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Financial institutions; Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; Banking Commissioner; Oklahoma State Banking Board; licenses; felony; repealer; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act" to update and consolidate existing state laws governing money transmission, which involves activities like selling payment instruments, stored value, receiving money for transmission, and payroll processing services. The Act aims to modernize regulations, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing, and ensure customer funds are protected. It grants broad administrative authority to the Banking Commissioner to interpret, administer, and enforce the act, including the power to investigate, subpoena witnesses, and collect fees. The bill also establishes licensing requirements, including application fees, renewal fees, and financial responsibility standards, and allows for participation in a nationwide licensing system (NMLS) to streamline processes. It clarifies exemptions from licensing, defines key terms like "control" and "authorized delegate," and outlines penalties for violations, including a Class D1 felony for intentional false statements or engaging in unlicensed money transmission. The Act also amends existing laws related to digital asset kiosks, Class D1 offenses, and the use of money transmission in relation to terrorism and controlled substances, while repealing outdated sections of the Oklahoma Financial Transaction Reporting Act.
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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 aspects 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 in compliance 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; 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: 2 : T.J. Marti (R)*, Aaron Reinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Business and Insurance
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KY bill #HB379 • Last Action 04/06/2026
AN ACT relating to postsecondary education.
Status: Vetoed
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: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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NY bill #S09777 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Requires entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under FOIL to periodically re-apply for the exception.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires entities that submit records to state agencies, which are currently exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), to periodically re-apply for these exemptions. FOIL is a New York law that gives the public the right to access government records. Under the current law, once an exemption is granted, it can last indefinitely. This bill amends the Public Officers Law to mandate that these exemptions have a defined period, not exceeding three years, and that the submitter must apply for a three-year extension before the current exemption expires, otherwise the exemption will lapse. The bill also clarifies that the submitter bears the burden of proving their entitlement to an exemption, and it updates the term "committee on public access to records" to "committee on open government."
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under the freedom of information law to periodically re-apply for the exception
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 5 : Luis Sepúlveda (D)*, Jabari Brisport (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Nathalia Ferna´ndez (D), Robert Jackson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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VA bill #HB932 • Last Action 04/06/2026
General Assembly; recodification of Title 30, effective clause for certain enactments.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies Title 30 of the Code of Virginia, concerning the General Assembly, into a new Title 30.1, organizing its laws into three subtitles: The General Assembly and Members Thereof, The Legislative Branch of Government, and Legislative Commissions, Councils, Committees, and Other Legislative Entities. The recodification aims to logically organize existing statutes, remove obsolete or duplicative provisions, and improve clarity. It also includes provisions for the General Assembly's operations, such as the duties of clerks, legislative process requirements, the Auditor of Public Accounts, various legislative commissions and committees focused on specific areas like crime, water, health, technology, and economic development, and the process for reapportionment and redistricting. The bill has a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026, and certain provisions require reenactment by the 2027 General Assembly.
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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 provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the 2027 Session of the General Assembly. 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: 3 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB932)
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VA bill #HB706 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Gunston Hall; meetings of the Board of Regents.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Board of Regents of Gunston Hall, a cultural institution, to hold at least one in-person meeting each year, with any subsequent meetings in the same calendar year being allowed to be conducted entirely online, or virtually, even if Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) would normally require them to be in person. FOIA is a set of laws that ensures transparency in government by requiring public bodies to conduct their business in public and make their records accessible. However, this bill specifically carves out an exception for Gunston Hall's Board of Regents, allowing them flexibility for additional meetings while still mandating that all meetings must otherwise follow FOIA's rules.
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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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0206)
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VA bill #HB644 • Last Action 04/06/2026
FOIA; exemption for records of minors participating in certain programs run by state bodies.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt personal contact information of minors participating in programs run by state public bodies, such as apprenticeships, unpaid internships, or externships, from mandatory public disclosure. This means that details like a minor's home address, email address, or phone number, as provided to the state for their participation in such programs, will be kept private. However, parents or guardians will still have access to this information unless their parental rights have been terminated or a court has restricted their access. Additionally, emancipated minors can access their own information, and any individual can waive these protections in writing, allowing the information to be disclosed. 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: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0189)
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NY bill #A10841 • Last Action 04/06/2026
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 amends the general business law to establish new protections for minors online, particularly concerning social media platforms and harmful content. It defines key terms such as "account holder" (a resident using a social media platform), "material harmful to minors" (content appealing to prurient interest, depicting sexual conduct offensively, and lacking serious value for minors), and "social media platform" (online services with user-generated content, algorithms, and addictive features like infinite scrolling or push notifications). The bill mandates that social media platforms prohibit children under 14 from creating accounts and require parental consent for 14 and 15-year-olds to have accounts, with provisions for account termination and data deletion. It also requires platforms to implement age verification methods, either "anonymous age verification" (using a third-party not controlled by foreign entities) or "standard age verification" (as approved by the platform), before distributing "material harmful to minors" to prevent access by those under 18, with exceptions for news organizations and internet service providers. Enforcement is granted to the Attorney General, who can bring actions for injunctions, restitution, civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, and punitive damages for patterns of knowing and reckless conduct, and individuals can also bring civil actions for damages.
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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: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Phil Steck (D)*, Keith Brown (R), Daniel Norber (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: referred to consumer affairs and protection
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VA bill #HB567 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Court records; aggregated case data, request by attorney for the Commonwealth exempted.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 clerk of a district or circuit court, or the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia, 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. Furthermore, 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: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0172)
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VA bill #HB513 • Last Action 04/06/2026
Suicide fatality review teams, local and regional; established, membership, penalty.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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, promote inter-agency cooperation, understand suicide causes, develop prevention plans, and advise state agencies on policy changes. These teams are permitted to review deaths of any resident of the Commonwealth suspected to be by suicide, including military service members and veterans, and are required to establish rules for their review process, with agencies sharing information only if they agree to maintain confidentiality, a violation of which is a Class 3 misdemeanor. The teams can be composed of various local officials such as medical examiners, social services officials, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and school superintendents, with the option to appoint additional members like healthcare professionals and veterans' representatives. The bill also amends existing law to exempt information and records obtained or created by these suicide fatality review teams from the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, ensuring their confidentiality and preventing their disclosure in legal proceedings, with violations of this confidentiality also being a Class 3 misdemeanor, and provides immunity from civil liability for team members and those providing information, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct.
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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: 6 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0158)
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PA bill #HB2359 • Last Action 04/06/2026
In access, providing for nondisclosure agreements.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Right-to-Know Law, which governs access to public information, by adding a new section that prohibits government agencies from entering into agreements with entities concerning the construction, development, or location of a "data center" – defined as a facility primarily used for processing, storing, retrieving, or transmitting data – that would require confidentiality, nondisclosure, or otherwise prevent the agency from disclosing information to the public. Any such agreement or contract entered into after the bill becomes law that violates this prohibition is considered void and unenforceable because it goes against public policy.
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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 access, providing for nondisclosure agreements.
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• Introduced: 04/06/2026
• Added: 04/07/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Joe Ciresi (D)*, James Prokopiak (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Dave Madsen (D), Kyle Mullins (D), Bob Freeman (D), Tarah Probst (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Jim Haddock (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Mandy Steele (D), Ben Waxman (D), Steve Malagari (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/06/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Energy
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IA bill #SF2479 • Last Action 04/03/2026
A bill for an act relating to and making appropriations for state government administration and regulation, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees' retirement system, public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, tr
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for state government administration and regulation for the fiscal years 2026-2027, covering departments such as Administrative Services, Auditor of State, Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board, Governor and Lieutenant Governor's offices, Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Insurance and Financial Services, Management, Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS), Public Information Board, Revenue, Secretary of State, and Treasurer of State, and the Iowa Utilities Commission. It also limits a standing appropriation for enforcing laws related to tobacco product manufacturers. Additionally, the bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund, redirecting their moneys to the licensing and regulation fund, and similarly directs moneys from professional boxing events to this fund. Furthermore, it changes how nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or department of revenue are deposited, requiring all such revenues to go into the commerce revolving fund instead of a portion going to the state's general fund.
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Bill Summary: FY 2026-2027 APPROPRIATIONS. This bill relates to and appropriates moneys to various state departments, agencies, and funds for FY 2026-2027, including the department of administrative services, auditor of state, Iowa ethics and campaign disclosure board, offices of governor and lieutenant governor, department of inspections, appeals, and licensing, department of insurance and financial services, department of management, Iowa public employees’ retirement system, Iowa public information board, department of revenue, secretary of state, treasurer of state, and Iowa utilities commission. The bill limits a standing appropriation for FY 2026-2027 for enforcement of Code chapter 453D relating to tobacco product manufacturers under Code section 453D.8. DEPOSIT OF CERTAIN FEES. The bill eliminates the consumer fireworks fee fund and the electrical or mechanical amusement devices special fund and requires the moneys that were deposited in those funds to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. The bill also eliminates the provision requiring moneys collected from a professional boxing event to be used to award grants to organizations that promote amateur boxing matches and requires the moneys to be deposited in the licensing and regulation fund. Under current law, 40 percent of nonexamination revenues paid to the insurance division or the department of revenue are deposited in the commerce revolving fund, while the rest of the nonexamination revenues are deposited in the general fund of the state. The bill requires all such nonexamination revenues to be deposited in the commerce revolving fund.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 91st General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: NOBA: Senate Full Approps
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NH bill #HB1233 • Last Action 04/03/2026
Relative to the minutes of non-public sessions.
Status: Dead
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: 12
• Last Amended: 12/02/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
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NY bill #S09739 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Requires all agencies to submit to the committee on open government a log of all freedom of information law requests for each year in which they received or have pending a request for records; requires the committee on open government to publish, on one webpage, all freedom of information law request logs it receives.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all state agencies that handle government or proprietary functions to submit an annual log of all Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests they received or had pending during the year to the Committee on Open Government. FOIL is the law that allows the public to request access to government records. These logs must be in a machine-readable, spreadsheet format prescribed by the committee and include detailed information about each request, such as the requestor's name and affiliation, the subject of the request, dates of receipt and response, whether the request was granted or denied, any exemptions cited, and information about appeals or legal proceedings. Municipal agencies will also be required to submit the total number of FOIL requests received and closed annually. The Committee on Open Government will then be responsible for publishing all these submitted logs and municipal data on a single webpage in a machine-readable format, and also on a state data website, making this information publicly accessible. The bill also mandates that the committee analyze this data and include findings in its annual report, and by January 1, 2028, it must report on the feasibility of requiring municipal agencies to submit more detailed FOIL request logs similar to those required of state agencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring agencies to report information about FOIL inquiries to the committee on open government
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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MA bill #H332 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Regulating internet gaming
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for internet gaming in Massachusetts. The legislation creates Chapter 23O, which authorizes and regulates internet gaming operations through two types of licenses: Category 1 licenses for existing gaming licensees and Category 2 licenses for new entities, with a maximum of four Category 2 licenses available. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will oversee the industry, with robust requirements for licensing, consumer protection, and responsible gaming. Key provisions include a 20% tax on adjusted gross internet gaming receipts, strict age restrictions (21 and over), and comprehensive regulations to prevent problem gambling, such as mandatory self-exclusion lists and prominent display of gambling helpline information. The bill requires operators to implement responsible gaming programs, protect customer data, and prevent underage and unauthorized gambling. Operators must obtain detailed licenses, undergo background checks, and comply with extensive reporting and monitoring requirements. The bill also establishes multiple funds to distribute gaming revenues, including allocations to the General Fund, Workforce Investment Trust Fund, Gaming Local Aid Fund, Youth Development Fund, and Public Health Trust Fund. Additionally, the legislation mandates ongoing research into the social and economic effects of internet gaming and requires a study on minority, women, and veteran participation in the industry.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to regulate internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Cahill (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5320
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MA bill #S1504 • Last Action 04/02/2026
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive legislative effort to protect public health in Massachusetts by addressing Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of synthetic chemicals known for their persistent environmental presence and potential health risks. The bill establishes a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to support mitigation efforts, with funds sourced from legal settlements, grants, and other allocations, prioritizing assistance to environmental justice populations. It mandates that the Department of Environmental Protection update groundwater and surface water discharge permits to require PFAS monitoring, reporting, and best management practices for industrial users. The legislation also prohibits the use of PFAS in food packaging, requires a study on PFAS in agricultural products, and creates restrictions on PFAS in consumer products like children's products, cookware, and personal care items, with provisions for temporary exemptions for unavoidable uses. Additionally, the bill bans PFAS in Class B firefighting foam for training purposes, establishes a public reporting platform for PFAS-containing products, develops a multilingual public awareness campaign about PFAS contamination, and provides tax relief for agricultural lands impacted by PFAS. The bill includes staggered implementation dates between 2028 and 2035, reflecting the complexity of phasing out these widespread chemicals while supporting industries in finding alternatives.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes. Public Health.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Julian Cyr (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a new draft, see S3034
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MA bill #S3034 • Last Action 04/02/2026
To protect Massachusetts public health from PFAS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive framework to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of chemicals found in many consumer products and industrial processes. Key provisions include the creation of a PFAS Remediation Trust Fund to address contamination in drinking water, groundwater, and other environmental media, with a priority for vulnerable environmental justice populations, and the establishment of a multilingual public awareness campaign about PFAS risks and assistance programs. The bill also mandates a master plan for sludge management, prohibits the use of PFAS in firefighting foam, restricts PFAS in food packaging and certain consumer products like cookware and children's items, and provides relief and financial assistance to farmers impacted by PFAS contamination. Furthermore, it requires updated groundwater and surface water discharge permits to include PFAS monitoring and reporting, and exempts farmers from liability for PFAS contamination resulting from standard agricultural practices or uncontrollable sources, while also creating funds to support farmers and offset increased fertilizer costs due to PFAS restrictions.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to protect Massachusetts public health from Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) a group of chemicals that are used in many consumer products and industrial processes, report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 3034).
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• Introduced: 04/02/2026
• Added: 04/03/2026
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 0 : Joint Committee on Public Health
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred on motion (Durant) to the committee on Senate Ways and Means
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SC bill #H5071 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Department of Transportation
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill significantly reforms the South Carolina Department of Transportation (DOT) by shifting its leadership structure and expanding its operational authorities. Key provisions include the Governor appointing the Secretary of Transportation, replacing the previous commission-based appointment, and establishing the Secretary as the sole governing authority of the DOT. The bill also eliminates the seven-member DOT Commission and its responsibilities, streamlines various DOT operations by replacing "commission" with "department" in relevant statutes, and creates a new Coordinating Council for Transportation and Mobility to oversee statewide transportation planning and policy. Furthermore, it allows the DOT to enter into public-private partnerships for infrastructure projects, authorizes more flexible tolling strategies on turnpike facilities, and increases fees for alternative fuel vehicles while imposing a new tax on electricity used at public EV charging stations, with revenues directed to the State Highway Fund. The bill also introduces provisions for transferring nonessential roads to local governments, establishes a System Realignment Fund to aid in this process, and allows for phased design-build and construction manager/general contractor project delivery methods. Finally, it clarifies procedures for municipal objections to roadwork, waives state immunity under certain federal environmental review conditions, and makes conforming changes across numerous transportation-related statutes.
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Committee report: Favorable with amendment Ways and Means
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CT bill #SB00251 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An Act Concerning The Auditors Of Public Accounts, Audits Of Private Entities And Performance And Accountability Standards For State And Quasi-public Agencies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective October 1, 2026, expands the authority of the Auditors of Public Accounts, the state's independent audit agency, by allowing them to require additional review when an audit only examines a sample of transactions, and mandating physical site visits for audits of certain housing and human services providers receiving at least $250,000 in state funds annually, unless those providers are already subject to specific federal audits. It also empowers the auditors to establish performance and accountability standards for state and quasi-public agencies (entities created by law, often with public oversight, that operate similarly to private businesses) that have significant violations of state statutes or regulations related to contracts, requiring these agencies to meet such standards before renewing those contracts. Furthermore, the bill grants the Auditors of Public Accounts the power to issue subpoenas, which are official orders to produce documents or appear for questioning, as part of their investigations into potential misuse of state funds or other irregularities.
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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: 2 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R), Stephen Harding (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: File Number 346
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MS bill #SB2477 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Rural Health Transformation Fund monies; require certain recipients of to be subject to competitive bidding process.
Status: Vetoed
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that certain recipients of funds from the Rural Health Transformation Program, a federal program aimed at improving rural healthcare, must undergo a competitive bidding process. The bill prioritizes grant applicants located in "Super Rural Zip Codes" (areas with very low population density as defined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS), counties with smaller municipalities, specific designated rural regions, and areas outside of major metropolitan zones. It also favors programs that directly assist Mississippi healthcare providers and patients over those that primarily benefit vendors. For grants related to acquiring medical equipment or upgrading facilities, priority will be given to entities that haven't received direct state or federal funding for such purposes in the last three years. Crucially, any vendor or subcontractor hired by the state to help establish a state health information exchange, which is a system for securely sharing patient health data electronically, must be selected through competitive bidding, with a preference for those experienced in providing real-time data exchange services to Mississippi providers. The agency overseeing this health information exchange will create rules for its operation, including who can participate, how data can be used, security measures, and how patients can opt out. While records exchanged through this system will be exempt from public disclosure, all other contracts funded by the Rural Health Transformation Program will be subject to the Mississippi Public Records Act, ensuring transparency in how these funds are used.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That In Structuring Grants, Applications Or Other Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Section 71401 Of Public Law No. 119-21, Priority Shall Be Given To Applicants, Awardees Or Subgrantees Located In Super Rural Zip Codes As Designated By The Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) And To Those Located In Certain Counties And Areas Outside Of A Metropolitan Statistical Area; To Provide That Priority Shall Also Be Given To Programs Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program That Provide Direct Assistance To Mississippi Providers And Patients, Rather Than Vendors; To Provide That In Any Grant Program For Medical Equipment Acquisition Or Upgrades, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures For Facilities Or Equipment Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Priority Shall Be Given To Awardees That Have Not Received A Direct State Or Federal Appropriation For Medical Equipment, Facilities Or Other Capital Expenditures In The Past Three Years; To Require A Competitive Bidding Process For Vendors, Subcontractors Or Other Entities Selected By The State To Assist In Establishing A State Health Information Exchange That Is Funded Through The Rural Health Transformation Program; To Specify The Minimum Requirements For Such State Health Information Exchange; To Provide That Preference In Selecting A Designated Vendor, Subcontractor Or Entity Shall Be Provided To Those Entities That Have Demonstrated Experience Providing Health Information Exchange Services Offering Real-time Bidirectional Admission, Discharge And Transfer Data To Mississippi Health Care Providers; To Require The Agency Overseeing The State Health Information Exchange To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary For The Proper Administration Of The Exchange Including Allowable Participants, Permissible Uses Of Data, Security And Other Protocol, And A Process By Which Patients May Opt Out Of Participating; To Exempt Records Transmitted To Or From The Health Information Exchange From The Provisions Of The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Provide That Any Contract For A Program Funded By The Rural Health Transformation Program, Including Those Entered Into Or Managed By A Non-public Entity, Shall Be Governed By The Mississippi Public Records Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hob Bryan (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Vetoed
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VT bill #H0639 • Last Action 04/02/2026
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: 20
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Economic Development, Housing and General Affairs Hearing (10:45:00 4/2/2026 Room 27)
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RI bill #S2154 • Last Action 04/02/2026
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. These exceptions include situations where the device is reported stolen, the owner provides informed consent, there's a judicially recognized exception to the warrant requirement, the information has been voluntarily and publicly disclosed, or in cases of emergency involving imminent risk of death, serious injury, sexual abuse, kidnapping, or human trafficking, or when information is inadvertently discovered and appears to relate to a felony or certain misdemeanors. The bill also outlines procedures for obtaining subscriber records from electronic communication service providers and remote computing service providers, generally requiring a warrant unless specific exceptions apply, and establishes notification requirements for individuals whose electronic information has been accessed, with provisions for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations or individuals. Furthermore, any electronic information or data obtained in violation of this act will be subject to exclusion, similar to evidence obtained in violation 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jessica de la Cruz (R)*, Frank Ciccone (D), John Burke (D), Gordon Rogers (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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GA bill #HB1409 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Domestic relations; revise mandated reporting of child abuse
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises the process for reporting child abuse in Georgia by introducing a secure web-based platform for submitting reports, which will be available by January 1, 2027, and requires training for users of this platform. It also expands the list of individuals considered mandated reporters to include firefighters and animal service workers, and clarifies that reproductive health care facilities and pregnancy resource centers are included in mandated reporting. Additionally, the bill makes settlement agreements related to unlawful employment practices against members of the General Assembly, such as sexual harassment or discrimination, subject to public disclosure, with the claimant's identity redacted, and establishes procedures for requesting and enforcing disclosure of these documents, including penalties for violations and provisions for attorney's fees.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend Article 1 of Chapter 7 of Title 19 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to provisions relative to parent and child relationship generally, so as to revise mandated reporting of child abuse; to provide for definitions; to provide for reporting requirements; to provide for the use of a secure web based reporting platform; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws to amend Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the General Assembly, so as to make portions of certain records of the General Assembly subject to public disclosure; to provide jurisdiction for enforcement; to provide for attorney’s fees and litigation expenses; to provide for good faith reliance as defense to action; to provide penalties for violations; to provide procedure for commencement of prosecution; to provide for application; to provide for construction;; and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/20/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Beth Camp (R)*, Holt Persinger (R)*, Katie Dempsey (R)*, Matt Hatchett (R)*, Carmen Rice (R)*, Karen Mathiak (R)*, Randy Robertson (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 04/07/2026
• Last Action: House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub
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WV bill #HB5527 • Last Action 04/02/2026
Relating to Wellness Reimbursement Programs
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for "wellness reimbursement programs," which are plans offered to employers or employees that provide reimbursements or benefits to promote health and wellness, often as an add-on to existing health insurance. The bill requires administrators of these programs to be licensed by the West Virginia Insurance Commissioner, a process that involves submitting applications, financial statements, and potentially IRS or Department of Labor approval, and paying fees. Licensed administrators must maintain records, be subject to examinations, and provide a surety bond. The Commissioner can revoke or suspend licenses and impose civil penalties for violations, and criminal penalties, including fines and jail time, are established for those operating without a license or violating other provisions. The bill also clarifies that licensed "brokers," who are independent health insurance agents, are not required to be licensed as wellness program administrators to receive commissions, but they must still act in good faith and avoid misleading advertising. Importantly, these new regulations do not apply to existing individual or group health insurance plans or self-insured group health plans themselves. Finally, the Insurance Commissioner will report to the Legislature every three years on the implementation of these new rules.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new article, designated §33-64-1, §33-64-2, §33-64-3, §33-64-4, §33-64-5, §33-64-6, and §33-64-7, relating to the authorization of wellness reimbursement plans that are self-insured medical plans or wellness integrated medical plan expense reimbursement plans to be licensed in this state by the Insurance Commissioner and subject to state and federal laws; providing definitions; requiring licensure of wellness reimbursement program administrators; providing requirements for licensure; providing for revocation or suspension of licenses, civil penalties and criminal penalties; requiring administrator defense of employers and their employees against any and all claims or suits in certain circumstances; providing duties of brokers; authorizing proposal of legislative rules; providing that provisions do not apply to individual or group health plans; and reporting to the Legislature.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jonathan Kyle (R)*, Mike Hite (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Became law 4/2/2026
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VT bill #H0293 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An act relating to health equity data reporting and registry disclosure requirements
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies reporting requirements and data disclosure provisions for health-related registries in Vermont. Specifically, the bill changes the frequency of the Department of Health's health equity data reporting from annually to every three years, starting in 2028. The health equity analysis will continue to examine disparities across various demographic factors like race, ethnicity, language, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status. The bill also updates disclosure requirements for the Cancer Registry and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Registry, streamlining the process for sharing confidential information with researchers and other registries. For researchers, the bill updates the standard for obtaining approval from an academic human subjects committee to using an institutional review board or privacy board, aligning with current federal regulations (45 C.F.R. § 164.512). These changes aim to balance research needs with patient privacy protections and ensure that sensitive health data is shared responsibly. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to reduce from annually to every three years the submission of a report by the Department of Health analyzing health equity data. It further proposes to amend the disclosure provisions pertaining to the cancer and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis registries.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Eric Maguire (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 04/16/2025
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (09:15:00 4/2/2026 Room 17)
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VT bill #H0270 • Last Action 04/02/2026
An act relating to confidentiality in peer support sessions for emergency service providers
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes confidentiality protections for communications made during peer support sessions for emergency service providers, which includes individuals like firefighters, emergency medical technicians, law enforcement officers, correctional officers, 911 call takers, dispatchers, ski patrollers, and certain mental health professionals working in crisis settings. A "peer support communication" is defined as anything said or written during a peer support session, or any notes or records from such a session, provided by an "emergency service peer support specialist," who is an individual trained and designated to offer support to emergency responders who have experienced traumatic events or are dealing with stress related to their work or personal lives. These communications are generally protected from disclosure in judicial, administrative, or arbitration proceedings, and written records are exempt from public inspection under the Public Records Act, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include threats of suicide or homicide, information about child or vulnerable adult abuse, admissions of conduct posing a risk to public safety, or admissions of a plan to commit a crime. The bill also clarifies that these protections do not prevent emergency service providers from disclosing personal experiences discussed in sessions if it aligns with their obligations under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and it shields employers and specialists from civil liability unless their conduct is grossly negligent, reckless, or intentional. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require that communications made during the course of emergency service provider peer support counseling remain confidential.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Emilie Krasnow (D)*, Gregory Burtt (R), Emily Carris-Duncan (D), Voranus Coffin (R), Leonora Dodge (D), Deborah Dolgin (R), Edye Graning (D), Mary Howard (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Larry Labor (R), Saudia Lamont (D), Joseph Luneau (R), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Brian Minier (D), Kate Nugent (D), Herb Olson (D), Phil Pouech (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Kenneth Wells (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on Health and Welfare Hearing (09:00:00 4/2/2026 Room 17)
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FL bill #S7016 • Last Action 04/02/2026
OGSR/Administration of Small Business Loan Programs Held by an Economic Development Agency
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a permanent change to a Florida law that protects certain information related to small business loan programs administered by economic development agencies. Specifically, it removes a provision that would have automatically ended this protection on October 2, 2026, a process known as a "scheduled repeal" under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which is a legislative process designed to periodically review and potentially eliminate existing laws. By deleting this repeal date, the bill ensures that the confidentiality of these loan program records will continue indefinitely, meaning they will remain exempt from public records requirements unless the legislature decides otherwise in the future.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-24
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TN bill #SB1464 • Last Action 04/02/2026
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: Passed
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: 19 : 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), Janice Bowling (R), Mark Pody (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Transmitted to Governor for action.
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IL bill #HB4597 • Last Action 04/02/2026
FOIA-POLICE BODY CAM RECORDING
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to allow public bodies to charge requesters for the actual, necessary, and direct costs associated with redacting (obscuring sensitive information, often through pixelization) audio or video recordings made by law enforcement officers wearing body cameras, as required by the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. However, this fee cannot be charged under specific circumstances, such as when the requester is an individual not seeking financial gain and has made limited requests, is directly involved in the events depicted, is an attorney representing someone involved, is the parent or guardian of a minor depicted, or when the recording shows an officer-involved shooting. Additionally, public bodies must provide requesters with a written estimate of the redaction fee before fulfilling the request, and if a false certification is provided to avoid fees, the individual could face a $10,000 fine.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that a public body may impose a fee upon a requester for the actual, necessary, and direct cost of redacting recorded audio or video content recordings made under the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Provides that the public body may not impose the fee under specified circumstances. Requires the public body to provide the requester, in writing, with an estimate of the amount of the fee to be charged before before fulfilling the request.
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• Introduced: 01/26/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Sharon Chung (D)*, Laura Faver Dias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/26/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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KY bill #HB283 • Last Action 04/01/2026
AN ACT relating to adversarial foreign transactions in the Commonwealth.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for transactions between residents of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and "foreign adversaries," defined as governments of certain proscribed countries. The Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center (the "center") will review these transactions to prevent foreign control of critical intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets vital to Kentucky's economic security, as well as to avoid obstruction of counter-intelligence efforts or other compromises to the Commonwealth's economic security. If the center determines a transaction poses a threat that cannot be mitigated, it will refer the matter to the Attorney General for investigation and enforcement, and notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. The center can collaborate with other state and local agencies and access their databases during reviews. The bill also mandates that the center meet with the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee at least twice a year to discuss findings related to economic security threats, with these meetings and their records being exempt from open meeting and open records laws, provided the co-chairs have the necessary security clearance. An annual report on findings will be submitted to the committee, with certain sensitive information also exempt from public disclosure. The bill also specifies that the first report is due by July 1, 2027, and includes an exemption for certain manufacturers meeting specific criteria.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 39G to define "center," "executive director," "foreign enterprise," and "resident of the Commonwealth"; prohibit a resident of the Commonwealth from engaging in a transaction with a foreign enterprise if the transaction would result in foreign control of intellectual property, infrastructure, technology, or assets critical to the economic security of the Commonwealth, obstruction of counter-intelligence efforts, or would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the Kentucky Intelligence Fusion Center to review and investigate a transaction between a foreign enterprise and a resident of the Commonwealth; require the center to notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security once it has determined that a transaction would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the center to refer the matter to the appropriate federal authorities if a transaction would compromise the security of the United States; allow the center to contact other state and local agencies and access state and local databases if necessary in pursuit of a review or an investigation; require the center to assess whether the transaction between a foreign enterprise and a resident of the Commonwealth would pose a threat to the security of the Commonwealth, the level of threat the transaction would pose, whether that threat has been mitigated, whether the transaction is with or on behalf of a foreign government, and whether a foreign entity may obtain control of critical infrastructure, technology, or assets critical to the economic security of the Commonwealth; require the center to refer the matter to the Attorney General and notify the executive director of the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security if it determines that the transaction would pose as a threat to the Commonwealth and the threat cannot be mitigated; require the center to meet with the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee at least twice a year to discuss any findings in its review or investigations that would compromise the economic security of the Commonwealth; allow either co-chair of the Legislative Investigations and Oversight Committee to compel additional meetings; require the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee to have required security clearance before meeting with the center; prohibit the center from meeting with the co-chairs if neither have obtained the required security clearance; exempt the meeting between the center and the co-chairs of the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee from the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and exempt any records produced in the meeting from the Kentucky Open Records Act; require center to submit an annual report to the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee; exempt certain data from the report from the Kentucky Open Records Act; exempt certain data from the report from the Kentucky Open Meetings Act; direct that the first report to the Legislative Oversight and Investigations Committee be issued by July 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Sharp (R)*, Emily Callaway (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 25
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)
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OK bill #HB4144 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Oklahoma Open Records Act; law enforcement records; arrest and incident reports; public inspection; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
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. The Oklahoma Open Records Act is a law that ensures public access to government records. This change means that the public will have broader access to information about arrests and incidents handled by law enforcement. 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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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LA bill #HB1191 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Creates a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a voluntary "certificate of compliance" process for oilfield and exploration and production sites, allowing surface owners and operators to jointly request an evaluation by the Department of Conservation and Energy and the Department of Environmental Quality (referred to as "the departments") to determine if a site meets applicable environmental laws, including the Risk Evaluation/Corrective Action Program (RECAP) and Statewide Order 29-B. If the site is found to be in compliance, a certificate is issued, which creates a rebuttable presumption that the site was operated reasonably and in accordance with standards at the time of certification, and generally bars future legal or administrative action by government entities or private parties for pre-certification site conditions. If noncompliance is found, a "corrective action period" is provided for remediation, during which certain legal proceedings are stayed, and the departments can issue a final report of noncompliance if issues remain unresolved. The process is voluntary and cannot be initiated during existing litigation, and it includes provisions for fees, rulemaking by the departments, and a public records exemption for information submitted during the corrective action period.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 30:29.3, relative to certificates of compliance for oilfield and exploration and production sites; to establish a certificate of compliance process for oilfield and exploration and production sites; to provide definitions; to provide for procedural requirements; to provide for certificates of compliance; to provide for corrective action; to provide for venue; to authorize department fees; to authorize department rulemaking; to provide for a public records exemption; to provide for applicability to certain suits; to provide an effective date; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jacob Landry (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
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OK bill #HB4363 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Higher education; Board of Trustees for Oklahoma State University/Tulsa; striking authorization; selection of president; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes changes to the governance of Oklahoma State University/Tulsa by removing the Board of Trustees' authority to create its own rules and policies, and it also eliminates the specific process previously outlined for selecting the university's president, which involved a joint search committee and recommendations to both 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. The A&M Board is the governing body for Oklahoma State University system. This bill will take effect on 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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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OK bill #HB4132 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Technology; liability protections; counties; municipalities; cybersecurity frameworks; State Auditor and Inspector; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
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 things like multi-factor authentication and employee training), and undergo an independent review by an external expert 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 comparison and learning purposes. This new law will take effect 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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Technology and Telecommunications
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OK bill #HB4491 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Schools; allowing school districts to adopt a policy for certain students to participate in extracurricular activities; eligibility requirements; definitions; standards; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows school districts to create policies enabling students enrolled in charter schools, virtual charter schools, or those educated at home (referred to as "educated by other means") to participate in the district's extracurricular activities, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. These students must meet the same eligibility requirements as traditional public school students, including adhering to academic standards, behavior codes, and any rules set by athletic associations like the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA). If a student's charter or virtual school doesn't offer a particular activity, or if their resident district doesn't have a policy allowing participation, they may be able to join activities in an adjacent school district. Additionally, the bill mandates that any school athletic association a public school joins must allow these students to participate in activities offered by public school districts.
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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 charter 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: 4 : John Kane (R)*, Julie Daniels (R)*, Tammy Townley (R), Anthony Moore (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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OK bill #HB1979 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Early Childhood Task Force, comprised of eighteen members representing various state agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations, to study and recommend improvements to early childhood services in Oklahoma. The task force will elect a chair and vice-chair, and while an honorary chair may be appointed for ceremonial purposes, they will not have voting rights. The task force is required to submit an initial report by November 2027 and a final report by November 2028, and its proceedings will be subject to the Oklahoma Open Records Act and Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, ensuring transparency. Members will serve voluntarily without compensation or reimbursement, though state agency employees appointed to the task force may claim expenses from their agency budgets. Importantly, any plans, reports, or recommendations from the task force will be considered advisory to the Legislature and will not be binding on state departments or agencies. The task force's work will be guided by a vision statement emphasizing healthy childhoods and a robust early childhood system, a mission to create a more efficient governance structure for early childhood programs, and a set of principles focused on child and family well-being, equitable access, data-informed approaches, and strengthening the early childhood workforce. Its duties include analyzing the current delivery system and financing, conducting stakeholder engagement, synthesizing feedback into recommendations for system and governance model improvements, drafting a transition plan for any new governance structure, and proposing legislation to create such a structure. This bill will become 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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Trish Ranson (D)*, Chuck Hall (R)*, Cyndi Munson (D), Mark Lawson (R), Daniel Pae (R), Melissa Provenzano (D), John Waldron (D), Nick Archer (R), Suzanne Schreiber (D), Ellyn Hefner (D)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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CT bill #SB00250 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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, a state government office responsible for planning and budgeting, to conduct a study on how quickly state agencies 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 records. The study will examine average response times, identify instances where slow responses led to complaints filed with the Freedom of Information Commission (a state body that handles FOIA disputes), and propose any legislative recommendations based on the findings. The Secretary must submit a report detailing these findings to the General Assembly's government oversight 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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 289
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NY bill #A10808 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Prohibits the use of automatic license plate reader systems or captured plate data by government entities except for certain purposes," aims to restrict how government entities can use Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems, which are technologies that convert images of license plates into computer-readable data. The bill defines "captured plate data" broadly to include location, date, time, photographs, license plate numbers, and other vehicle characteristics. It makes it generally unlawful for government entities to operate or use ALPR systems or captured plate data, with specific exceptions. These exceptions include using the data to check against a "hot list" (a database of vehicles related to ongoing criminal or missing persons investigations), for enforcing parking restrictions, controlling access to secured areas, electronic toll collection, and enforcing vehicle and traffic laws. The bill also imposes strict limitations on data transfer, requiring probable cause warrants for sharing with entities outside of New York state government, and mandates that captured plate data be deleted within 48 hours unless specific exceptions apply, such as being retained for evidence or as required by court orders. Furthermore, it exempts captured plate data from Freedom of Information Law requests, with exceptions for audit logs and data pertaining to the requester's own vehicle, and requires government entities to publicly report their ALPR practices annually. Finally, the bill establishes penalties for violations, including civil damages and injunctive relief, and creates an exclusionary rule preventing illegally obtained or used captured plate data from being used as evidence.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law and the public authorities law, in relation to automatic license plate reader systems
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• Introduced: 04/01/2026
• Added: 04/02/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Pamela Hunter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: referred to consumer affairs and protection
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OK bill #HB4003 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; creating the Funding the Future of Oklahoma TSET Modernization Act; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Funding the Future of Oklahoma - TSET Modernization Act," makes several changes to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund (TSET), which was established to manage funds from settlements with tobacco companies. Key provisions include eliminating the separate Board of Directors for TSET and consolidating all responsibilities under the Board of Investors, expanding the duties of the Board of Investors to include administering and transferring trust fund earnings according to constitutional requirements, and limiting investments in venture capital to no more than ten percent of the trust's value. The bill also creates a new "TSET Legacy Effort Revolving Fund" under the State Department of Health to provide grants to entities that were already receiving TSET grants in 2025, with specific procedures for grant applications and awards, including exemptions from certain state purchasing laws and confidentiality protections for applications during the review process. Additionally, the bill repeals existing sections related to the former Board of Directors and establishes a conditional effective date tied to the adoption of a related State Question.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust; creating the Funding the Future of Oklahoma - TSET Modernization Act; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2302, which relates to the purpose of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating reference to the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Directors; expanding duties of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund Board of Investors; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2304, which relates to the Appointments of the Board of Investors and Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating reference and appointment process of the Board of Directors; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2306, which relates to the duties of the Board of Investors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; limiting investment in certain asset type; eliminating certain duties; establishing duty to distribute trust fund earnings under referenced methodologies; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2307, which relates to determination of earnings of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund; eliminating certain consideration; adding certain consideration; creating the TSET Legacy Effort Revolving Fund; placing the fund under the State Department of Health; establishing revolving fund characteristics; requiring and limiting expenditure for certain purpose; providing expenditure and budgeting procedures; providing for Legacy Effort Grants; establishing eligibility; exempting awards from the Oklahoma Central Purchasing Act; requiring the development and implementation of certain processes; providing for confidential treatment of applications and proposals during certain periods; establishing applicability of the Oklahoma Open Records Act and the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act under certain conditions; limiting total amount of awards; authorizing the promulgation of rules; repealing 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 2308, 2309, and 2310, which relate to the Board of Directors of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust Fund and the Board's powers and budget; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and providing a conditional effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Trey Caldwell (R)*, Chuck Hall (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Appropriations
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LA bill #HB1156 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Enacts safety regulations for carbon dioxide transport and sequestration
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts comprehensive safety regulations for the transport and geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in Louisiana, establishing new rules for Class VI injection wells and pipelines. Key provisions include detailed definitions for terms like "carbon dioxide stream" (captured CO2 plus any added substances) and "geologic sequestration" (long-term underground containment), requirements for emergency preparedness and first responder education, and stringent safety standards for Class VI injection wells covering siting, construction, operation, monitoring, and plugging. For pipelines, the bill mandates specific design and construction requirements, accident reporting, integrity management in high-consequence areas, and operator qualification programs. It also repeals certain existing laws and reorganizes related statutes to create a new Part II dedicated to carbon dioxide sequestration safety.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 30:1104(C)(introductory paragraph) and (E) and 1104.2(I), to enact R.S. 30:1103(17) through (46) and Part II of Chapter 11 of Subtitle I of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony Bacala (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Natural Resources and Environment.
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LA bill #HB1177 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for personal information related to hunting and fishing licenses
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new exemption to public records laws, meaning certain information will no longer be accessible to the public. Specifically, it adds a provision to the Louisiana Revised Statutes (R.S.) that prevents the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries from disclosing personally identifying information of individuals who apply for a lottery hosted by the department during the relevant hunting or fishing season. This exemption aims to protect the privacy of individuals participating in these lotteries.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact R.S. 44:4(65), relative to public records; to provide an exemption for private information collected by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for the issuance of hunting and fishing licenses; and to provide for related matters.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jerome Zeringue (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on House and Governmental Affairs.
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CT bill #SB00325 • Last Action 04/01/2026
An Act Prohibiting The Disclosure Of The Residential Address Of Public School Employees 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 prohibits public agencies from disclosing the residential addresses of school employees, as defined by a specific statute, under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally allows the public to access government records. This provision expands existing protections that already shield the home addresses of judges, law enforcement officers, and other public servants. Additionally, the bill establishes a task force, composed of various stakeholders including representatives from municipalities, the legal field, journalism, artificial intelligence expertise, and teacher unions, to study the growing issue of individuals using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate numerous information requests under the Freedom of Information Act and to recommend any necessary legal changes to help public agencies manage these "mass 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: 7 : Government Oversight Committee, Geraldo Reyes (D), Anthony Nolan (D), Laurie Sweet (D), Nicholas Menapace (D), Sarah Keitt (D), Tom Delnicki (R), Jimmy Sánchez (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 292
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OK bill #HB3660 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Professions and occupations; funeral definitions; natural organic reduction; licenses; fees; Funeral Board to inspect; penalties for practice without license; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Oklahoma law to include "natural organic reduction," a process that converts human remains into soil, alongside existing definitions and regulations for cremation. It requires individuals and businesses involved in natural organic reduction to be licensed by the Oklahoma Funeral Board, establishes a new license fee for natural organic reduction facilities, and grants the Board the authority to inspect these facilities. The bill also extends existing regulations and penalties, including those for practicing without a license which can lead to felony charges, to cover natural organic reduction. Furthermore, it mandates specific record-keeping requirements for natural organic reduction facilities and outlines detailed operational and safety standards for these facilities, including temperature controls, pathogen destruction, and residue testing, to ensure public health and environmental protection.
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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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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OK bill #HB3338 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Professions and occupations; establishing the Pool Contractor Licensing Act; Construction Industries Board to implement; terms; fees; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act," which will require individuals to obtain a license from the Construction Industries Board (CIB) to build or install permanent in-ground swimming pools or spas. The CIB is authorized to create rules for this licensing, including setting qualifications, fees, and penalties, and will administer and enforce the act. The act defines a "swimming pool" as a permanent in-ground spa or structure for swimming, and a "swimming pool contractor" as someone who installs these. While licensed contractors will be able to perform swimming pool-specific plumbing work, they will still need separate licenses for general plumbing, electrical, or mechanical work that falls outside the scope of swimming pool construction or connects to public utilities. The CIB must adopt necessary regulations by November 1, 2027, and existing contractors can apply for a license without an exam until that date if they meet experience and training requirements and pay the required fees, which are set to be the same as those for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical contractors. Licenses will be valid for one year and are nontransferable, and unlicensed contractors will be barred from bringing legal claims related to their work. The bill also outlines procedures for complaints, including directing criminal misconduct allegations to the Attorney General or district attorney, and establishes a "Swimming Pool Contractor Revolving Fund" for the CIB's administrative costs. This act will become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to professions and occupations; creating the Swimming Pool Contractor Licensing Act; authorizing the Construction Industries Board to implement, administer, and enforce swimming pool contractor licensure; defining terms; establishing fees; providing for the adoption of 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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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OK bill #HB3320 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Sunsets; removing sunsets from certain agencies, boards, and commissions; repealing the Oklahoma Sunset Act; repealers; emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to remove "sunset dates," which are predetermined termination dates for state agencies, boards, and commissions, from numerous Oklahoma entities, effectively allowing them to continue operating indefinitely unless the Legislature takes further action. It also repeals the Oklahoma Sunset Law itself, which is the framework for these termination dates, and makes various amendments to existing statutes to reflect these changes. The bill specifically targets agencies such as the Oklahoma Abstractors Board, the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission, the Teacher Recruitment and Retention Program, the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness Board, the Child Death Review Board, and many others, by removing language that would cause them to cease to exist on a specific future date. Additionally, it repeals several specific laws that established certain boards and commissions, indicating a broader restructuring of how these entities are managed and potentially consolidated or eliminated. The inclusion of an emergency clause suggests the bill is intended to take effect immediately upon passage.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to 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 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. 2025, 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; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Sections 3901, 3902, 3909, 3913, 3914, and 3917, which relate to the Oklahoma Sunset Law; making adjustments to defined term; removing reference to listing specific entities in the Oklahoma Sunset Law; permitting legislative review of statutory entities at any time for sunset purposes; permitting the Legislature to set a termination date and require adjustments for entity compliance; eliminating reference to certain re- created entity sunset limits; 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 3903, 3904, 3905, 3906, 3907, and 3908, which relate to listed entities within 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: 6 : Mike Osburn (R)*, Kristen Thompson (R)*, Tammy West (R), Denise Crosswhite Hader (R), Brian Hill (R), Gerrid Kendrix (R)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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LA bill #SB520 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Provides for the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act. (gov sig)
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Louisiana Jump Start Modernization Act, enacts new provisions for career and technical education (CTE) in Louisiana, aiming to improve workforce development and student outcomes. Key provisions include establishing an independent Louisiana Career and Technical Education Oversight Council to oversee the Jump Start program, mandating cross-agency coordination between the Department of Education, Workforce Commission, and Board of Regents, and setting rigorous quality standards for CTE pathways. The bill defines terms like "Career Diploma," which will be recognized as equivalent to a standard high school diploma, and "Industry-Based Credential" (IBC), a third-party certification recognized by employers. It outlines a four-stage developmental framework for CTE from kindergarten through twelfth grade, emphasizing career awareness, exploration, concentration, and completion. The Act also establishes a tiered system for industry-based credentials and pathways, with higher tiers linked to priority occupations and better economic outcomes, and integrates return on investment (ROI) analysis into pathway authorization and reauthorization. Furthermore, it includes provisions for rural LEAs (Local Education Agencies) to ensure equitable access to CTE, mandates postsecondary articulation agreements for all pathways, and details data collection and reporting requirements to ensure transparency and accountability, including a comprehensive annual public report on program performance. The bill also repeals existing CTE statutes and outlines a phased implementation schedule.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To enact Subpart A-4 of Part III of Chapter 1 of Title 17 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Reese (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.
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LA bill #HB1141 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Provides for comprehensive regulation relative to gestational carrier agreements
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for gestational carrier agreements in Louisiana, aiming to provide clear legal protections for intended parents, gestational carriers, and children born through these arrangements. It defines key terms like "gestational carrier" (a woman who carries a pregnancy for others using assisted reproduction but is not genetically related to the child and relinquishes parentage) and "intended parent" (an individual intending to be the legal parent). The bill mandates independent legal counsel for all parties, requires extensive medical and psychological evaluations for gestational carriers, and outlines specific terms that must be included in any enforceable agreement. It also introduces licensing requirements for gestational carrier agencies, overseen by the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), which will regulate their operations, including financial management and advertising, and establishes criminal penalties for unlicensed operation and misappropriation of funds. The legislation emphasizes transparency and safeguards against exploitation, ensuring that compensation is regulated and that agencies do not engage in conflicts of interest. Furthermore, it clarifies the process for establishing parentage, allowing for administrative pre-parentage certification by the LDH to facilitate birth certificate issuance, while preserving the district court's original jurisdiction over parentage matters. The bill also addresses the prohibition of compelling a gestational carrier to terminate a pregnancy and sets forth rules for dispute resolution and conflicts of law, ensuring Louisiana law governs arrangements with a connection to the state.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT To amend and reenact Chapter 1-C of Code Title IV of Code Book III of Title 9 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, comprised of R.S. 9:2718 through 2720.15, and R.S. 44:4.1(B)(27) and to enact R.S. 9:2720.16 through 2720.23, R.S. 40:97 and Chapter 2-B of Title 40 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, to
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Terry Landry (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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KY bill #SB125 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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: 33
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: returned to Judiciary (H)
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MS bill #SB2588 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Safeguard Honesty Integrity in Elections for Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act; create.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. If an applicant is flagged as potentially ineligible by SAVE, they will be notified and given an opportunity to provide proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate or passport. The bill also requires registrars to report annually to the Secretary of State on the number of applicants flagged by SAVE and those removed after verification, and the Secretary of State will conduct an annual comparison of election records with the SAVE database, reporting any potential mismatches to election officials. Furthermore, the Secretary of State will report annually to the Legislature on the results of using the SAVE system, and personally identifiable information collected through SAVE will be kept confidential and exempt from public records requests. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part of these new provisions is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.
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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 Election Commissioner; 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: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 24
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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OK bill #HB4229 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Public buildings and public works; school districts; public schools; emergency declarations; emergency contracts; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
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 temporary facilities when a school building is unusable due to damage or system failures, preventing students from attending classes in their usual location. These emergency declarations are specifically for actions needed to restore occupancy or allow displaced students to return, such as emergency repairs or providing temporary classrooms, and do not apply to routine maintenance, planned renovations, or situations where the school remains occupied and students are not displaced. Any such emergency declaration must be approved by the school's governing board, documented with specific facts, and kept as a public record, and this new provision clarifies but does not change other existing emergency contracting authority.
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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: 3 : Chris Kannady (R)*, Casey Murdock (R)*, Jared Deck (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Economic Development, Workforce and Tourism
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LA bill #HB91 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice (10:00:00 4/1/2026 Room 6)
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MA bill #S707 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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 clear disclosures about the risks of virtual currency transactions. Operators must use blockchain analytics software to prevent fraudulent transactions, maintain an 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 offer refunds to new customers who have been fraudulently induced to make transactions within a 30-day period. The bill also creates a special 25-member commission to investigate blockchain technology's potential uses in government and business, examining its feasibility, risks, and benefits across various sectors. Furthermore, the state treasurer is tasked with developing a digital module to help Massachusetts residents understand virtual currencies, with specific resources for older adults to prevent fraud. The goal is to create a robust regulatory framework that protects consumers while allowing responsible innovation in the virtual currency space.
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Bill Summary: For legislation relative to prevent fraud and establish regulations on certain virtual currencies. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Cronin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Reporting date extended to Monday April 6, 2026
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CT bill #HB05250 • Last Action 04/01/2026
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, effective October 1, 2026, implements recommendations from the Freedom of Information Commission to revise the Freedom of Information Act, a law that governs public access to government records and meetings. Key changes include updating the training requirements for public agency members to cover a broader range of statutes, clarifying that a "hand-held scanner" can include devices like mobile phones or cameras used to capture images of public records, and modifying the process for appealing denials of access to certain records, specifically naming the chief executive officer of the agency and the commissioner who issued the directive to withhold the record as respondents in such appeals. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "governmental function" to determine when entities performing services for the government are subject to public record disclosure requirements, and it updates the notice procedures for special meetings, requiring electronic transmission or mail delivery to members and allowing for electronic waivers of notice.
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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: 1 : Government Oversight Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: File Number 316
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OK bill #HB4129 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Public finance; enacting the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the "Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026," restructures and renames several state government functions, primarily within the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES). Key provisions include designating the Chief Operating Officer (COO) as the supervisor of OMES, with the Chief Information Officer (CIO) overseeing information technology services. The bill reorganizes OMES into five units: Administration, Capital Assets Management, Central Purchasing, Human Capital Management, and Risk Assessment and Compliance. It also transfers duties related to state revenue reporting and analysis, assistance to the State Board of Equalization, and executive budget preparation to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The bill outlines the appointment process for the COO and CFO, requiring Senate confirmation, specifying qualifications, and detailing removal procedures. It also establishes the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions, headed by the CIO, and eliminates the previous Information Services Division. The act makes numerous amendments to existing statutes, primarily concerning the duties and references to the Director of OMES, now the COO, and the CFO, across various state agencies and their revolving funds.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to public finance; enacting the Office of Management and Enterprise Services Efficiency Act of 2026; designating the Chief Operating Officer the supervisor and director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; requiring Chief Information Officer to supervise information technology services; providing for duties of the Chief Financial Officer with respect to annual budget; organizing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services into five units; organizing the Office of Management and Enterprise Services into component units for Administration, Capital Assets Management, Central Purchasing, Human Capital Management, and Risk Assessment and Compliance; transferring duties related to reporting and analyzing of state revenues, assistance to the State Board of Equalization, and assistance related to the preparation of the annual Executive Budget to the Chief Financial Officer; providing for appointment of the Chief Operating Officer; requiring advice and consent of Oklahoma State Senate; prescribing qualifications; authorizing removal for good cause shown; providing for authority of certain persons to act pending confirmation; providing procedures for removal of Chief Operating Officer; providing for appointment of the Chief Financial Officer; requiring advice and consent of Oklahoma State Senate; prescribing qualifications; authorizing removal for good cause shown; providing for authority of certain persons to act pending confirmation; providing procedures for removal of Chief Financial Officer; prescribing duties of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; modifying references with respect to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; modifying ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. references with respect the Chief Financial Officer; providing for authority of Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services to act during certain period of time; specifying duties of the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer; requiring report related to information technology; requiring report related to real property management; providing for duties and responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer; eliminating the Information Services Division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; creating the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions; prescribing duties for the Office of Strategic Technology Solutions; modifying statutory references; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025, 34.3, 34.3.1, 34.5, 34.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, 34.7, 34.9, 34.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 39, O.S.L. 2024, 34.11.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024, 34.11, Section 1, Chapter 36, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 34.22, 34.27, 34.28, 34.34, 34.35, 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.36.1, 34.40, 34.41, 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025, 34.43, 34.44, 34.47, 34.49, 34.50, 34.51, 34.52, 34.53, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025, 34.54, 34.55, 34.56, 34.58, 34.62, 34.63, 34.64, 34.65, 34.66, 34.67, 34.68, 34.69, 34.70, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 167, O.S.L. 2023, 34.71, 34.72, 34.74, 34.75, 34.77, 34.78, 34.80, 34.81, 34.82, 34.83, 34.87, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2024, 34.90, 34.91, 34.92, 34.102 34.203, and 34.204, (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 34.2, 34.6, 34.10, 34.11, 34.11.1, 34.11.1.2, 34.36, 34.42, 34.53, 34.70 and 34.87), which relate to the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services and the Chief Information Officer; providing for applicability of certain amendments with respect to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, the Chief Operating Officer and the Chief Financial Officer; amending 1 O.S. 2021, Section 26; amending 2 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-12, 2- 26, 3-410, 5-3.3, 5-11, 5-122, 6-405, 7-416, 10-9.6, 10-9.24, Section 2, Chapter 391, O.S.L. 2022, 16-8, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 198, O.S.L. 2024, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 16-11, 16-83, 18-40, 18-42, 18-407, Section 6, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, Section 16, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023, and Section 22, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2023 (2 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 11-12, 16-8, 4006, 4016, and 4022); amending 3 O.S. 2021, Sections 84, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025, 91, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, 375, 401, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, Section 16, Chapter 365, O.S.L. 2023, Section 4, Chapter 203, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023, Section 1, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2024, Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 154, O.S.L. 2025, and 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5208.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025, and as renumbered by Section 25, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2025 (3 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 84, 91, 401, 403, 414, 415, 503, and 518); amending 3A O.S. 2021, Sections 204.1B, 204.1C, 208.3a, 281, 605, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 20, O.S.L. 2025, 616, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 20, O.S.L. 2025, 713, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 443, O.S.L. 2024, and 733, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 332, O.S.L. 2023 (3A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 605, 616, 713, and 733) ; amending 6 O.S. 2021, Sections 201.1 and 211.1,; amending 7 O.S. 2021, Section 22, ; amending 10 O.S. 2021, Sections 410.1, 440, 601.6b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, 601.10, 601.14, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024, and 601.67 (10 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 601.6b and 601.14); amending 10A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-9- 103, 1-9-103a, 1-9-109, Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2024, 2-7-202, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023, 2-7-306, 2-7-401, 2-7-616, 2-7-618, and 2-10-102, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 347, O.S.L. 2024 (10A O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1-9-112a, 2-7-202, and 2-10-102); amending Sections 4, Chapter 254, O.S.L. 2022, 24-115, Section 2, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2022, 49-100.3, 49-100.5, 49- 100.8, 50-103.1, 50-105.3, and 51-104a (11 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 17-107A and 37-501); amending 12 O.S. 2021, Section 921.1; amending 14A O.S. 2021, Section 6-301; amending 15 O.S. 2021, Section 775B.7; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 39, 57, 180.7, 180.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 211, O.S.L. 2025, 180.11, 306, 315, and 328 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 180.10); amending 18 O.S. 2021, Sections ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 552.20 and 552.21; amending 19 O.S. 2021, Sections 215.28, 215.30, 215.40, 220, 547.2, 746.1, 901.58, 1501, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025, and 1505, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 85, O.S.L. 2025 (19 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1501 and 1505); amending 20 O.S. 2021, Sections 4, 61, 1104, 1227, 1304, 1307, 1310.1, 1310.2, 1310.3, 1315, 1316, 1662, and 1663; amending Sections 13, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 187, O.S.L. 2025, 142.17, 142.32, Section 1, Chapter 376, O.S.L. 2023, Section 1, Chapter 37, O.S.L. 2025, 1290.14, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 156, O.S.L. 2024, and 1379.1 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 20M, 748.3, 1289.31, and 1290.14); amending 22 O.S. 2021, Sections 1368, 1369, and 1370.1; amending 25 O.S. 2021, Sections 82.1 and 90.19; amending 26 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-118, 3-107, 3-107.1, 3-107.2, Section 1, Chapter 432, O.S.L. 2025, 6-120, and 8-111 (26 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-107.3); amending 27A O.S. 2021, Sections 1-2-103, 1-2-104, 2-3-401, 2-3-403, Section 1, Chapter 438, O.S.L. 2024, 2-7-304, and 2-11-610 (27A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-3-404); amending 28 O.S. 2021, Section 86, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 16, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (28 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 86); amending 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3- 103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2024 (29 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-103); 29 O.S. 2021, Section 3-302, 3-310, 3-313, 4-132, and 4-134; amending 36 O.S. 2021, Section 307.3 and 307.5; Section 1, Chapter 6, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 67, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 307.6); Section 4, Chapter 293, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 974); Section 6, Chapter 293, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 976); Section 2, Chapter 219, O.S.L. 2025 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4606.1); Section 5, Chapter 151, O.S.L. 2022 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6060.44); 36 O.S. 2021, Section 6802; Section 5, Chapter 306, O.S.L. 2024 (36 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6966.2); and 36 O.S. 2021, Section 7202. 37A O.S. 2021, Section 1- 105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 205, O.S.L. 2024 (37A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-105); 37A O.S. 2021, Sections 5-128 and 5-129; amending 40 O.S. 2021, Section 4-508, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 360, O.S.L. 2022 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4-508); 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 4-901, 6-101, and 6- ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 201; 40 O.S. 2021, Section 6-202, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-202); 40 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2023 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-204); 40 O.S. 2021, Sections 141.19, 141.20, 142.1, and 142.14; Section 1, Chapter 182, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 365); 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); Section 3, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2025 (40 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 906); amending Section 1, Chapter 28, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-110.1); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-104 and 2-107; 43A O.S. 2021, Section 2-111, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 377, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-111); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 2-302, 2-303, 2-306, 2-310, and 2-311; 57 O.S. 2021, Section 631, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023, and as renumbered by Section 5, Chapter 201, O.S.L. 2023 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-312.1); 43A O.S. 2021, Sections 3-102, 3-103, and 3-105; 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-107, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2022 (43A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3- 107); 43A O.S. 2021, Section 3-107b, 3-453 and 3-460; amending 44 O.S. 2021, Sections 28, 209, and 233.7; Section 1, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 233.10a); Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2022 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 233.14); 44 O.S. 2021, Section 235.1; Section 19, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 272); Section 1, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301A); Section 1, Chapter 453, O.S.L. 2025 (44 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301B); 44 O.S. 2021, Sections 4314, 4315, 4322, 4331, and 4335; amending 45 O.S. 2021, Section 938.1; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-101 and 2-104; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-105, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 301, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-105); 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-105.7; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2- 108.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 197, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-108.1); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-122, 2-124, 2-142, 2-143, 2-144.1, and 2-145; 47 O.S. 2021, Section 2-146, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 370, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2-146); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-303, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2-307, and 2-310.1; Section 1, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 47, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-101); Section 6, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 32, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-106); 47 O.S. 2021, Sections 7-625, 7-627, 158.2, 162, 163, 165, 166, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 180, 577, 582, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024, Section 587, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 107, O.S.L. 2022, Section 759, as last amended by Section 14, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.3, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.4, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.5, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.7, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.8, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.9, as amended by Section 16, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.10, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 171, O.S.L. , Section 1104.11, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.12, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.13, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.14, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.15, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.16, as amended by Section 23, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.17, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.18, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.19, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.20, as amended by Section 27, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.21, as amended by Section 28, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.22, as amended by Section 29, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.23, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.24, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.25, as amended by Section 32, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.26, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.27, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.28, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.29, as amended by Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 36, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.30, as amended by Section 37, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.31, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1104.32, as amended by Section 39, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1, Chapter 397, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 40, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1105A, as last amended by Section 16, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 582, 587, 759, 1104.3, 1104.4, 1104.51104.7, 1104.8, 1104.9, 1104.10, 1104.11, 1104.12, 1104.13, 1104.14, 1104.15, 1104.16. 1104.17, 1104.18, 1104.19, 1104.20, 1104.21, 1104.22, 1104.23, 1104.24, 1104.25, 1104.26, 1104.27, 1104.28, 1104.29, 1104.30, 1104.31, 1104.32, 1104.33, and 1105A), Section 1115.1, Section 1132.2, Section 1143.1, as amended by Section 181, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1143.1), Section 1166, Section 1167, as last amended by Section 57, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025 (47 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1167); amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 1168, Section 156, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 183, O.S.L. 2022 (51 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 156), Section 159, Section 162, Section 163; amending 52 O.S. 2021, Section 132, Section 139, as amended by Section 12, Chapter 247, O.S.L. 2025 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 139), Section 140, Section 206, Section 211, Section 288.5B, Section 288.7, Section 310, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 367, O.S.L. 2023 (52 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 310), Section 317.1, Section 420.11, Section 420.26; amending 53 O.S. 2021, Section 1.10, Section 1.10a, Section 1.12, Section 7.4, Section 45.1, Section 47, Section 47.4A, Section 175, Section 232, Section 3, Chapter 358, O.S.L. 2023 (53 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 503); amending 56 O.S. 2021, Section 26.17, Section 59.1, Section 189a, Section 198.11b; amending 56 O.S. 2021, Sections 202, 213, 224, 226, 229, 230.70, 260, 329.1, 1003, Section 23, Chapter 395, O.S.L. 2022, 1011.13, Section 1, Chapter 422, O.S.L. 2024, 2002, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 214, O.S.L. 2025, 2004 and 3002 (56 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 1010.8A, 1026.1 and 2002); amending 57 O.S. 2021, Sections 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025, Section 1, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025, 510, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 202, O.S.L. 2022, 510.6A, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023, 510.8C, 510A, 513.1, 521.1, 521.2, 537.1, 541, 549.1, 557, 557.2, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 561, 561.1, 561.2, 561.4 and 613 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 509, 509A, 510 and 510.6A); amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 154, 161.20, 199.15, 328.42, 396.1C, 567.4, 587, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 331, O.S.L. 2025, Section 7, Chapter 168, O.S.L. 2025, 644, as amended by Section 23, Chapter 168, O.S.L. 2025, 698.28, 858-205, 858-601, 858-626, 858-730, 1000.4a, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 48, O.S.L. 2025, 1000.28, 1018, 1042, 1113, 1150, 1151.20, 1360, 1455, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 87, O.S.L. 2023, 1694, 1800.14, 1800.15, 1820.3, 1820.6, 1820.7, 1820.8, 1820.9, 1820.10, 1820.11, 1820.12, 1820.13, 1820.14, 1820.16, 1820.17, 1820.18, 1820.19, 1820.20, 1850.13, 1883, 1918, 1925.17, 1946, 2058, 2095.20, as amended by Section 16, Chapter 218, O.S.L. 2024, 3024 and 3118 (59 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 587, 628.1, 644, 1000.4a, 1455 and 2095.20); amending 60 O.S. 2021, Sections 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 389 and 668.2; amending 61 O.S. 2021, Sections 11, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 12, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 60, as last amended by Section 123, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 61, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 62, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 62.2, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 65, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 103, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 361, O.S.L. 2025, 103.7, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 107, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 119.1, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 121, as amended by Section 26, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 125, 130, 139, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 455, O.S.L. 2025, 202, as last amended by Section 125, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 202.1, 204, as amended by Section 29, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 205, 207.2, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 208, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 208.2, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 209, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 210, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022, 211, as amended by Section 36, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 and 212, as amended by Section 37, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 11, 12, 60, 61, 62, 62.2, 65, 103, 103.7, 107, 119.1, 121, 139, 202, 204, 207.2, 208, 208.2, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 209, 210, 211 and 212); amending 61 O.S. 2021, Section 213, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 306, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 307, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 308, as amended by Section 38, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 308), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 309, as amended by Section 39, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 309), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 310, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 313, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 314, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 317, as amended by Section 43, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 317), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 318, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 322, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 323, as amended by Section 44, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 323), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 324, as amended by Section 45, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 324), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 325, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 326, as amended by Section 46, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 326), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327, as amended by Section 47, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 327), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327.1, as amended by Section 48, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 327.1), 61 O.S. 2021, Section 327.3, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 328, 61 O.S. 2021, Section 330.1, as amended by Section 49, Chapter 238, O.S.L. 2022 (61 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.1); amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 86, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.2), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.3.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.10, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 99, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.10), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 193, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.11.1), Section 1, Chapter 36, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.11.1.2), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.11.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.12, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 74, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.12), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.13, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.15, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.19, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.20.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 34.21, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.21), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.22, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.23, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.24, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.24.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.25, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.26, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.27, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.28, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.31, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.32, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 228, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.32), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.33, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.34, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.35, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.36, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.36), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.36.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.37, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.40, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.41, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.42, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.42), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.43, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.45, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.47, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.47, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.50, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.51, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.52, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.53, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 84, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.53), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.54, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.55, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.56, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.58, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.62, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.63, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.64, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.65, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.66, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.67, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.68, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.69, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.70, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 167, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.70), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.71, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.72, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.74, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.75, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.77, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.78, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.80, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.81, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.82, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.83, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.87, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.87), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.90, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.91, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.92, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.93, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 2, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.93), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.94, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.95, 62 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. 2021, Section 34.96, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.100, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.102, Section 3, Chapter 307, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.103A), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.104, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.200-1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.202, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.203, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.204, Section 1, Chapter 380, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.210), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.301), Section 1, Chapter 346, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 34.401), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.5; amending 62 O.S. 2021, Section 34.301, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2025, (62 O.S. 2025), Section 34.401 is amended by Section 1, Chapter 346, 2025, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.6.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.7, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 35.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 36, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 36.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 41.5a-4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.6, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 45.11, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46, 62 O.S. 2021, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 46.5, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 48, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 48.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.39, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.69, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.89, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.109, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.189, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.303, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 57.306, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 62 O.S. 2021, Section 71.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 89.2, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2025 62 O.S. 2021, Section 89.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 140, O.S.L. 2024 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 90, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 90.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.45, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.48, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 139.49, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 155, as amended by Section 34, Chapter 29, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 156, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 157, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 158, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 159, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 159.1, 62 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2021, Section 159.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 160.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 160.2, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 166d, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 178, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 193, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 195, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 221, 62-255.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 14, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.3 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-255.4 as amended by Section 3, Chapter 22, 2nd Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2022, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 409, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62-256 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 474, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 275.8, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 275.9, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.3, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 276.4, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 555, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 283, O.S.L. 2022 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 695.8a, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 891.15, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 901, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 901.1, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 908, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 188, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 2310, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 3112, 62 O.S. 2021, Section 7003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 125, O.S.L. 2023 (62 O.S. Supp. 2025), 62 O.S. 2021, Section 9010.5; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-105d, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.1A, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 107.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-107.4, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-110.1, Section 1, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-229.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-229.33, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-291.3, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-291.5, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 291.6, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-557, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-559, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-570, 63-1- 580.2 as amended by Section 3, Chapter 144, O.S.L. 2025 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 604, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-723, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-740.12, 63-1-740.20 as amended by Section 1, Chapter 421, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. 2021, Section 1-755, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 857.6, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-860.16, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 330.62, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023, and as renumbered by Section 15, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1- 1949.5), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-1971, 63-1-2213.1 as amended by Section 2, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2505.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2512.1, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1- 2523, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2530.9, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2603, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2714, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-2733, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 142, O.S.L. 2023 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-103, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 52, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-106.1, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-107, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-107b, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-309I, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025), 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2- 417, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-503.2, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 2-512, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 79, 63 O.S. 2021, Section 122.2, Section 330.52a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 271, O.S.L. 2023, 330.98, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 173, O.S.L. 2022, 427.3, as last amended by Section 137, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024, 427.3a, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 236, O.S.L. 2024, 427.3b, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 322, O.S.L. 2023, 427.14, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 494, O.S.L. 2025, 427.23, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 251, O.S.L. 2022, 485.11, 485.12, 683.4, 683.24B, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 11, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, 690.10, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 319, O.S.L. 2024, 954, 2056, 2058, 2065, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 328, O.S.L. 2023, 2220.3, as amended by Section 197, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022, 2418, 2869, 3208, 3240.6, 3276, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 334, O.S.L. 2023, 3278.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2024, 3294, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 386, O.S.L. 2025, 4236, 5003, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 123, O.S.L. 2024, 5016, 5017, 5020, 5020A, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 468, O.S.L. 2025, and 5061.2 (63 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 330.52a, 330.98, 427.3, 427.3a, 427.3b, 427.14, 427.23, 683.24B, 690.10, 2065, 2220.3, 3276, 3278.1, 3294, 5003, and 5020A); amending 64 O.S. 2021, Sections 1036, 1078, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 1096, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 429, O.S.L. 2024; amending 65 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-107 and 4- 107; amending 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 67 O.S. 2021, Section 206, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 17, O.S.L. 2024 (67 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 206); amending 68 O.S. 2021, Section 113, as last amended by Section 69, Chapter 171, O.S.L. 2025, 117, 118, as amended by Section 35, Chapter 310, O.S.L. 2023, 205.6, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 295, O.S.L. 2025, 238.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2022, 263, 265, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 260, O.S.L. 2024, 270, 305.2, 400.6, 451, 1353, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, 1356, as last amended by Section 4, Chapter 444, O.S.L. 2024, 1357.22, Section 2, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2025, 1403, 2352, 2355, 2355.2, 2357.1a- 1, 2357.1A-2, 2357.65A, 2357.76A, 2368.3, 2368.3a, 2368.5, 2368.6, 2368.7, 2368.13, 2368.14, 2368.15, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.16, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 196, O.S.L. 2025, 2368.17, 2368.19, 2368.20, 2368.21, 2368.22, 2368.23, 2368.24, 2368.26, 2368.28, 2368.29, 2368.30, 2368.31, 2702, 3603, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2025, 3606, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2025, 3625, 3639, 3642.6, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 380, O.S.L. 2025, 3645.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 1, O.S.L. 2023, 3647.5, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 309, O.S.L. 2025, 6512, 50001, 50014, and 55010, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 353, O.S.L. 2024 (68 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 118, 205.6, 238.2, 265, 1353, 1356, 1357.22, 2368.16, 3603, 3642.6, 3645.6, 3647.5, and 55010); amending 69 O.S. 2021, Section 306, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2022, 404, 506, 507, 508, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 490, O.S.L. 2025, 636.3, 687.2, 687.3, 708.2, 1001, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 2, O.S.L. 2025, 1507, 1512, 1521, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 460, O.S.L. 2025, 1736, 1963, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 274, O.S.L. 2022, 1931 and 4031 (69 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 306, 508, 1001, 1521, and 1963); amending 70 O.S. 2021, Sections 1-123, 3- 104.11, 3-109, 3-117; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-118, Section 1, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.1), Section 2, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.2), Section 3, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-132.3), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-142, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 294, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-142), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-145.7, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3-145.7), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-168, 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), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-117a, Section 2, Chapter 281, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 408, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5-148.2), Section 7, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-104.9), Section 8, Chapter 291, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 6-104.10), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-132, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 187C, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-191, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.4, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6-204.5, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 206.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 9-119, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.6h-1, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 264, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 11- 103.6h-1), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 11-103.14, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13-114.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 13- 124.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-130, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 14-133, Section 2, Chapter 390, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 14-141), Section 22, Chapter 344, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 14-143), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 17-106, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 17-121, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-105, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-118.1, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-162, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 18-400, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 21-116, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 23-126, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 625.4a, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 625.4a), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.7, as amended by Section 21, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.7), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.8, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.8), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.10, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.10), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.11, as amended by Section 25, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.11), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.17, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. as amended by Section 29, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.17), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.18, as amended by Section 30, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.18), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.19, as amended by Section 31, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.19), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 697.21, as amended by Section 33, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.21), Section 2, Chapter 407, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 697.21b), Section 2, Chapter 493, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 698.5), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.402, Section 1, Chapter 411, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 297, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.508I), Section 7, Chapter 492, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1210.906), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3205, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3210, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3213.1, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 312, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3213.1), Section 2, Chapter 24, O.S.L. 2022 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3232), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.6, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.7, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.8, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3311.13, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3407.3, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3426, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3431, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3509, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3903, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3905, 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3953.1, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 330, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3953.1), Section 2, Chapter 122, O.S.L. 2023 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4103.1), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4663, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 230, O.S.L. 2024 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4663), 70 O.S. 2021, Section 4713, Section 8, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2025 (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9108); 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), 71 O.S. 2021, Section 1-612, as amended by Section 41, Chapter 77, O.S.L. 2022 (71 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1-612); amending Section 1, Chapter 79, O.S.L. 2022 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 35), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 48, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.11a, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.16, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 63.19, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 65.1, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 67.13, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 221.5, as amended by Section 14, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (72 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 221.5), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 222, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 42, O.S.L. 2024 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 222), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 223, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 240, as last amended by Section 5, Chapter 42, O.S.L. 2024 (72 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 240), 72 O.S. 2021, Section 403, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 404, 72 O.S. 2021, Section 411; amending 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.1, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 383, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 15.3), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 15.4, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 19, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 22, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 24, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 26, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 62.2, 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), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.10, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 83.14, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 92, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 96, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 97, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 99.15, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 163, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 163.3, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 168.7, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 168.8, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 173, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 429, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 173), 73 O.S. 2021, Section 179, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 180, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 181, 73 O.S. 2021, Section 184, Section 1, Chapter 7, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187A-5), Section 1, Chapter 10, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187A-6), Section 2, Chapter 1, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 393, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 187B), Section 3, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 188A), Section 2, Chapter 441, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 439, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 188B); amending 73 O.S. 2021, Sections 206, 209, Sections 301, as amended by Section 19, Chapter 83, O.S.L. 2022 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 301), 301.1, 304.2, 321, 336, 345, 346, Section 2, Chapter 311, O.S.L. 2024 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 402), Section 1, Chapter 269, O.S.L. 2025 (73 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 403); amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9.33, Section 18c, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18c), Section 18l, Section 1, Chapter 312, O.S.L. 2024 (74 ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18q-1), Sections 19.1, 19.3, Section 20, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20), Section 2, Chapter 394, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20k-1B), Section 30.2, Section 51.1a, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.1a), Section 51.2, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.2), Section 51.2c, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 257, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 51.2c), Sections 61.2, 61.3, 61.4, Section 61.8, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 194, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 61.8), Section 1, Chapter 290, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 61.9), Sections 62.2, 62.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 384, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 62.3), 62.6, 62.7, Section 63, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 63), 63.1, 63.1a. 63.2, 63.3, 63.4, 63.5, 63.6, 66, Section 71, as amended by Section 306, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 71), 72, 74.1, 75a, 76, 76a, 76b, 76c, 77c, 77d, Section 78, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78), Section 78a, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78a), Section 78b, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 199, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 78b), 78c, 78e, 78f, 80.1, Section 85.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 136, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.3), Section 85.5, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 102, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.5), 85.5.1, 85.5a, Section 85.7, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 339, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.7), 85.22, 85.33, 85.33A, 85.41A, 85.44D.1, 85.44E, 85.45b 85.45e, 85.45f, 85.45g, Section 85.45h, as amended by Section 581, Chapter 486, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.45h), 85.45j.11, 85.45k, 85.45l, 85.45s, 85.47a, 85.47b, 85.47c, 85.47d, 85.47f, 85.47g, 85.47i, 85.51, 85.52, 85.53, 85.54, 85.55a, 85.56, 85.57, Section 85.58A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58A), Section 85.58B, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 212, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58B), 85.58D, Section 85.58G, Section 85.58H, as amended by Section 240, Chapter 282, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2025, Section 85.58H), 85.58J, Section 85.58K, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 163, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.58K), 85.58L, 85.58M, 85.58N, 85.58P, 85.58Q, 85.58T, 85.58V, 85.60, 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), Section 2, Chapter 256, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 85.71), 90.1, 94, 95; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 110.3, Section 1, Chapter 24, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 110.5), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 111, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 114, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 121, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 123F, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.4, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 130.25, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 240, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 150.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.6a, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.19a, Section 1, Chapter 38, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 150.19b), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.25, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.32, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 150.35, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 152.5, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.5, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 166.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 168, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 212A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 213.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 227.9, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 291.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 292.12, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 324.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 324.20b, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 311, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 324.20b), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 325.4, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 452.10, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 452.12, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.2, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.6A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.9, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.9), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.14, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.16, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.16), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.15, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 63, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 500.15), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.16A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 325, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 500.18), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 500.54, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 588, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 588.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 589, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 589.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 666, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 669.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.3, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.6, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.6), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.6A, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 1.6A), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-1.20, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-1.20), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.10, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.10a, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 2.10a), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.13, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.13), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.14, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.14), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.15, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.17, as amended by Section 13, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.17), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.18, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 18, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.18), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.19, as amended by Section 15, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840- 2.19), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20, as last amended by Section 172, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.20), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.20C, Section 1, Chapter 32, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.20D), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.21, as amended by Section 17, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.21), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.22, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.23, as amended by Section 18, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.23), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.26, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.27C, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.27C), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840- 2.27D, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 341, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-2.27D), ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-2.27E, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-3.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-3.1A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-4.6, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 244, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 840-4.6), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 840-4.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 842, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 845, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 865, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 905, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 907, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 913, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 146, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 913), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 920, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 935.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 941, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 943, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1222A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1224, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.4A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.18, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.19, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1226.21, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1303, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1304.1, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1304.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1314.3, as amended by Section 20, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1314.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1316.1, as amended by Section 24, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1316.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1321V2, as last amended by Section 29, Chapter 379, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1321V2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1343, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1366, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1372, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1373, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1374, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1375, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1604, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1701, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1705, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1707, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1735.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1811.4A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 1811.4C, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 75, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1811.4C), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2215, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2216; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2229.1B, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2243, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2251, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2252, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2253, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2254.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 2255, Section 1, Chapter 425, O.S.L. 2024, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 245, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 2294.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3001, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3001), Section 2, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Supp. 2025, Section 3001.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3003, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3003), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004, as amended by Section 4, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3004.2, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3004.2), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3005, as amended by Section 7, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3005), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3006, as amended by Section 8, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3006), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3007, as amended by Section 9, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3007), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3008, as amended by Section 10, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3008), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3009, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 252, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 3009), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3119, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3200.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3601.2, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3605, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3909, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 3920, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4103, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4105, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4109, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4115A, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4121, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4190, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4191, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4192, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 477, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4258.1), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 4258.2, Section 1, Chapter 424, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 4258.3), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5001, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5012, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5013, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5013.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5020.1, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5028, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 375, O.S.L. 2024 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5028), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5030, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.11, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.21, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.24, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5060.30, Section 1, Chapter 21, 1st Extraordinary Session, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5060.45), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5063.17, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5064.8, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5066.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5085.11, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 155, O.S.L. ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 5085.11), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5152, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5154, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5155, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5156, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 5158, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6201, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6202, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6203, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 6204, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 7005, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 70, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 7005), 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8207, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8402, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 8403, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.3, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.6, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.7, 74 O.S. 2021, Section 9030.8, Section 2, Chapter 165, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 397, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9102), Section 3, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9202), 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), Section 8, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 208, O.S.L. 2023 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9207), 17 O.S. 2021, Section 139.203, as amended by Section 11, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022, and as renumbered by Section 14, Chapter 229, O.S.L. 2022 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 9210); amending Section 26, Chapter 243, O.S.L. 2022 (75 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 311.2); amending 80 O.S. 2021, Sections 34.2, 34.3, and 34.6; amending 82 O.S. 2021, Section 866, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 896.1, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1020.16, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.2, as last amended by Section 3, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2023 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1085.2), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.7A, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.7C, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1085.93, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 138, O.S.L. 2023 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1085.93), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1087.6, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1141, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 351, O.S.L. 2024 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1141), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1501-205.1, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 88, O.S.L. 2022 (82 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 1501-205.1), 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1501-205.2, 82 O.S. 2021, Section 1801.4; amending 85A O.S. 2021, Section 19, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 28.1, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 31, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 50, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 124, 85A O.S. 2021, Section 400, as amended by Section 3, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 400), 85A O.S. 2021, Section 401, as amended by Section 4, ATTENTION: THIS DOCUMENT IS VERY LONG. PRINTING OR EMAILING MAY BE AFFECTED BY ITS SIZE. Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 401), 85A O.S. 2021, Section 401.1, as amended by Section 5, Chapter 279, O.S.L. 2024 (85A O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 401.1); modifying references related to the Director of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services; providing for noncodification; and providing for codification.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Scott Fetgatter (R)*, Grant Green (R)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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OK bill #HB2939 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Elections; facsimile devices; absentee voting; repeal; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Oklahoma's election laws, primarily focusing on absentee voting processes and the use of facsimile devices. It amends existing statutes to remove provisions allowing absentee ballots to be applied for or transmitted via facsimile device, a technology that transmits documents over telephone lines. Instead, the bill emphasizes electronic communication methods for these purposes. Additionally, it repeals a specific section of law that dealt with the transmittal of ballots by facsimile device and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026, for these changes. In essence, the bill modernizes absentee voting by phasing out faxed ballots in favor of digital alternatives.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
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WA bill #SB5998 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 provisions include increased appropriations for the House of Representatives, Senate, and the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Committee, with specific allocations for reviews of juvenile rehabilitation programs, ignition interlock devices, and natural resources planning. The bill also allocates funds for the Administrator for the Courts, the Office of Public Defense, and the Office of Civil Legal Aid, with specific provisions for early intervention services for at-risk youth and legal aid for domestic violence survivors. Additionally, it adjusts appropriations for the Office of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Public Disclosure Commission, Secretary of State, and various other departments and commissions, including those related to environmental protection, housing, local government services, energy, and natural resources. The bill also includes appropriations for the Department of Social and Health Services across multiple programs, such as mental health, developmental disabilities, and economic services, with specific allocations for initiatives like the Trueblood settlement and opioid abatement. The State Health Care Authority receives adjusted appropriations for medical assistance and community behavioral health programs, including funding for the 988 crisis line and initiatives to address the rise in child welfare critical incidents. The Department of Corrections and the Superintendent of Public Instruction also see adjusted appropriations for correctional operations, reentry services, and various educational programs, including special education and transitional bilingual programs. The bill also includes provisions for the State Investment Board, Liquor and Cannabis Board, Utilities and Transportation Commission, Military Department, Public Employment Relations Commission, Board of Accountancy, Board for Volunteer Firefighters, Forensic Investigation Council, Department of Enterprise Services, and the Washington Technology Solutions Agency, with specific directives for IT projects and cybersecurity. Finally, it addresses funding for various educational institutions, including community and technical colleges, the University of Washington, Washington State University, and Eastern Washington University, with allocations for specific programs and initiatives. The bill also includes provisions for the Washington State Arts Commission, Washington State Historical Society, Eastern Washington State Historical Society, and the Department of Natural Resources, with allocations for wildfire response and forest restoration. The bill also makes changes to various accounts and funding mechanisms across multiple state agencies.
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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, 41.24.030, 41.45.060, 41.45.070, 43.07.130, 43.41.399, 4 43.43.839, 43.43.944, 43.70.250, 43.70.320, 43.79.565, 43.88.030, 5 43.88.055, 43.105.342, 43.216.828, 43.280.130, 43.330.767, 50.24.014, 6 70.168.040, 70.170.080, 70A.15.1010, 70A.65.260, 70A.200.140, 7 71A.20.170, 74.39A.032, 74.46.561, 82.87.030, 89.16.020, and 8 90.48.465; amending 2025 c 424 ss 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 9 108, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 10 123, 124, 126, 127, 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 11 138, 139, 140, 141, 142, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150, 151, 12 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 13 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 14 222, 223, 224, 225, 226, 227, 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 15 236, 237, 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 16 401, 402, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 506, 507, 508, 509, 511, 512, 513, 17 515, 516, 517, 518, 519, 520, 521, 522, 523, 601, 605, 606, 607, 608, 18 609, 610, 611, 612, 613, 614, 615, 616, 617, 618, 619, 701, 702, 704, 19 713, 719, 722, 723, 727, 709, 729, 732, 740, 726, 714, 801, 805, 901, 20 907, 909, and 913 (uncodified); adding new sections to 2025 c 424 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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 95
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 4/1/2026.
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WV bill #HB5366 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Relating to rules governing the practice of law
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing West Virginia law to clarify that any records, files, or documents collected or provided under rules established by the Supreme Court of Appeals for the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program are not considered public records. This means these specific documents will be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, which is a law that generally grants the public access to government information, to the extent that the Supreme Court's rules designate them as confidential. The West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program is a service designed to help judges and lawyers with various issues, and this provision aims to protect the privacy of individuals seeking assistance from this program.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend and reenact §51-1-4a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to establishing that all records, files, or other documents gathered or provided pursuant to rules promulgated by the Supreme Court of Appeals relating to the procedures, referrals, and services of the West Virginia Judicial and Lawyer Assistance Program are not public records and are exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
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KY bill #HB567 • Last Action 04/01/2026
AN ACT relating to open records.
Status: Crossed Over
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 request proof of residency. Specifically, it updates the definition of a resident to include foreign business entities with a physical location in Kentucky and removes the provision allowing authorized representatives to act on behalf of residents, while also adding news-gathering organizations. Furthermore, the bill allows the official custodian of public records to require applicants to present government-issued photo identification that includes their address as proof of residency, or an alternative form of identification if they do not possess such a photo ID. These changes are intended to streamline the process of verifying residency for those seeking to access public information.
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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: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: to Rules (H)
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SC bill #H4902 • Last Action 04/01/2026
Intercollegiate Athletes' Compensation for Name, Image, or Likeness
Status: Veto Overridden
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: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Veto overridden Ayes-30 Nays-12
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VA bill #HB1403 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Severe Maternal Mortality Surveillance and Review Program; established.
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program, which will expand the existing Maternal Mortality Review Team's responsibilities to include the systematic analysis of severe maternal morbidity, defined as unintended outcomes of labor and delivery that significantly impact a woman's health. The program will require hospitals and birthing centers to establish multidisciplinary advisory boards to review these cases, identify contributing factors, and recommend improvements. The Department of Health will collect and analyze this data, publishing statewide trends on its website in an anonymized format, and will collaborate with the Maternal Mortality Review Team to address shared risk factors. This initiative aims to improve maternal health outcomes by systematically reviewing and learning from instances of severe maternal morbidity, with the program's proceedings and data being kept confidential to encourage open discussion and analysis.
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Bill Summary: Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program established; duties; report. Creates the Severe Maternal Morbidity Surveillance and Review Program (SMM Program) to identify, analyze, and review instances of severe maternal morbidity. The bill directs the Department of Health to develop a reporting system for hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to report findings and recommendations, as well as a model protocol for conducting reviews of severe maternal morbidity. The bill requires all hospitals and freestanding birthing centers to participate in the SMM Program and report their findings and recommendations to the Department of Health on an annual basis. The bill has a delayed effective date of September 1, 2026.
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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: 7 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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NY bill #S09658 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new legal pathway, called a "private right of action," allowing individuals to sue someone who intentionally shares their "personally identifying information" without consent, if that disclosure was done to harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm them, or with a reckless disregard for whether it would cause harm. "Personally identifying information" is broadly defined to include details like home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, biometric data, and specific location data, as long as it's not already lawfully and widely available to the public. The bill specifies that "disclose" means to publish, post, transmit, or otherwise make information available to another person through any medium. If successful in a lawsuit, individuals can seek court orders to stop the disclosure, recover actual damages (including financial losses and emotional distress), punitive damages up to $50,000, and legal costs. However, this right of action does not apply to reporting unlawful conduct, disclosures made during lawful law enforcement or legal proceedings, those made under a subpoena or court order, or disclosures related to matters of legitimate public concern like news reporting or protected expressive activities. The bill also clarifies that previous public availability of information doesn't automatically prevent a lawsuit if the disclosure was intentional and harmful, and it explicitly states that a criminal complaint or conviction is not required to bring a civil action under this law. The provisions of this bill are in addition to any other legal rights or remedies that may exist.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing a private right of action for malicious disclosure of personally identifying information by another individual
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jamaal Bailey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
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NY bill #S09644 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Provides additional requirements for approval of charter school applications; applies additional prohibitions to charter schools; requires certain financial disclosures by charter schools; requires charter schools to comply with provisions relating to construction, repair or demolition of school facilities; relates to admission of students.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, an act to amend education law and state finance law, introduces several new requirements and prohibitions for charter schools. It mandates that charter school applications must meet additional criteria, and existing charter schools will face stricter rules regarding student discipline, ensuring compliance with due process and federal laws for students with disabilities. The bill also revises enrollment targets for specific student populations, such as students with disabilities and English language learners, requiring them to be comparable to those in traditional public schools. Furthermore, charter schools will be subject to new financial disclosure requirements, including reporting executive compensation and any contributions or gifts exceeding a certain amount, and their financial statements will need to meet generally accepted accounting principles and undergo independent audits if their assets exceed one million dollars. The bill also imposes stricter regulations on contracts with management companies, requiring them to provide access to financial records for auditing purposes, and mandates that construction, repair, or demolition of charter school facilities must adhere to specific general municipal and labor laws. Additionally, it clarifies admission policies, requiring charter schools to enroll an equal or greater number of students with disabilities, English language learners, and students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to local public schools, and introduces new procedures for handling student enrollment disputes and disciplinary actions. Finally, the bill addresses the financial oversight of charter schools by requiring the return of excess funds to school districts and establishing a process for intercepting state funds if a district fails to make required payments, while also clarifying that public educational entities are not considered "not-for-profit organizations" for certain purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the education law and the state finance law, in relation to charter schools
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : John Liu (D)*, Jabari Brisport (D), Cordell Cleare (D), Kristen Gonzalez (D), Pete Harckham (D), Rachel May (D), Shelley Mayer (D), Jessica Ramos (D), Julia Salazar (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
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VA bill #HB65 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, delayed effective date, report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which are related to the promotion and regulation of apples grown in Virginia, effective July 1, 2028. Any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill also specifies that the excise tax, a mandatory fee levied on apples, will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Additionally, 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 where they are no longer relevant.
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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. This bill is identical to SB 390.
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• Introduced: 12/30/2025
• Added: 12/31/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Helmer (D)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0023)
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PA bill #HB2345 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishing the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program, which will be administered by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The program aims to provide grants to victims of domestic violence to improve the safety and security of their residences. Eligible applicants, defined as victims of domestic violence, can use the grants to purchase and install residential security measures such as reinforced doors, window locks, alarm systems, or security cameras, with the goal of reducing the risk of repeat victimization and enhancing safety during periods of heightened risk. The PCCD will develop an application form that requires the applicant's contact information, the requested grant amount, and the proposed use of funds, and will post this form online. Applicants must provide documentation to prove they are victims of domestic violence, which can include protection from abuse orders, police reports, or certification from a domestic violence service provider, and the PCCD may prioritize applications based on risk factors like recent separation from an abuser or the presence of children. All personally identifiable information of applicants will be kept confidential.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 44 (Law and Justice) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Domestic Violence Home Security Grant Program; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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• Introduced: 03/31/2026
• Added: 04/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jason Ortitay (R)*, Scott Conklin (D), Natalie Mihalek (R), Lee James (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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OK bill #SB2040 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program; modifying eligibility; removing certain eligibility criteria. Emergency.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Tulsa Reconciliation Education and Scholarship Program to expand eligibility and streamline the application process. Key changes include increasing the income limit for applicants to $128,000 annually, with this limit adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index, and exempting direct lineal descendants of victims of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre from any income limit. The bill also removes previous requirements for applicants to have attended specific Tulsa public schools or lived in certain census tracts, and clarifies that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) can be used to verify income. It establishes a community advisory committee, composed of various stakeholders including descendants of those affected by the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, to assist the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education in the scholarship selection process, giving first priority to direct lineal descendants. Additionally, the bill allows scholarship funds to be used for a broader range of educational expenses, such as fees, textbooks, and room and board, and clarifies that up to three hundred scholarships can be awarded annually.
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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: 2 : Regina Goodwin (D)*, Andy Fugate (D)*
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee
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RI bill #H7495 • Last Action 03/31/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #H7985 • Last Action 03/31/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #S2638 • Last Action 03/31/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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RI bill #H7369 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends audit compliance requirements for municipalities regarding their contributions to pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plans, which are forms of deferred compensation provided to employees after they retire, often including health and dental care. Specifically, it updates the language to refer to "actuarially determined contributions" (ADC) as defined by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), a body that sets accounting standards for government entities. If a municipality contributes less than 100% of the ADC for its pension or OPEB plans in an audit year, it must submit its most recent actuarial valuations and management's plans for achieving 100% ADC funding to the auditor general and director of revenue within three months of completing its audited financial statement. The bill also clarifies that municipalities can establish OPEB trust agreements, which are legal arrangements to hold and manage funds specifically for OPEB costs, and requires municipalities to consult with the auditor general until approved funding plans are adopted. Additionally, it amends existing law to allow municipalities to enter into trust agreements for OPEB funding with corporate trustees, such as banks or trust companies, and outlines how these OPEB trust funds can be managed and expended. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the audit of accounts and installation of systems chapter of the general laws. 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 : Leo Felix (D)*, Paul Santucci (R), Teresa Tanzi (D), Joseph McNamara (D), David Place (R), Stephen Casey (D), Michael Chippendale (R), Joshua Giraldo (D), Cherie Cruz (D), Jennifer Stewart (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommends passage
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LA bill #HB858 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Establishes a public records exemption for Global Positioning System data collected on wildlife and aquatic life
Status: Crossed Over
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 wildlife and aquatic animals. This means that information about where particular animals are, gathered through GPS tracking, will not be made public under current public records laws. The purpose of this exemption is to protect these animals by preventing their exact locations from being revealed.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Senate and Governmental Affairs.
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RI bill #H7580 • Last Action 03/31/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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AZ bill #SB1437 • Last Action 03/31/2026
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: 7 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: House minority caucus: Do pass
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FL bill #H0679 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Registration of Trademarks
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Florida's trademark registration process by requiring the Department of State to use the international schedule of classes of goods and services, which is a standardized system for categorizing what a trademark is used for, instead of its previous custom 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 digital versions of required documents like specimens (examples of how the mark is used) and drawings, and making payments. 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.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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VA bill #SB390 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Apple Board; repealing Board and Apple Fund effective July 1, 2028, delayed effective date, report.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Apple Board and the Apple Fund, which was established to collect an excise tax on apples grown in the Commonwealth, effective July 1, 2028. As part of this repeal, any remaining funds in the Apple Fund will be transferred to the Governor's Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Fund. The bill also specifies that the excise tax on apples will no longer be collected for the 2026 harvest season. Additionally, the chair of the Apple Board is required to submit a final report detailing the board's receipts and disbursements 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 related to the repeal of the Apple Board and Fund, including adjustments to provisions concerning the exclusion of certain information from public disclosure and the preemption of commodity assessments by federal law.
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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. This bill is identical to HB 65.
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• Introduced: 01/18/2026
• Added: 01/19/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Timmy French (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0024)
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RI bill #H7305 • Last Action 03/31/2026
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Access to Public Records Act, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. Key provisions include making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public, even if previously considered confidential under federal law or other state statutes, though restrictions on their use may still apply. It also clarifies that police reports of incidents that do not result in an arrest, and final reports from internal affairs investigations, are now public records, as is all police body-worn camera footage, which must be made available within 30 days of a request. The bill increases the civil fines for public officials who knowingly violate the Act from $2,000 to $4,000, and for reckless violations from $1,000 to $2,000, and allows for daily fines for improperly withheld records. Additionally, it introduces a process for public bodies to seek court orders to relieve them from fulfilling requests deemed to be made with the intent to disrupt government operations, while also providing relief for requesters if such complaints are dismissed. The timeframe for making arrest logs public has been extended from five days to thirty days after an arrest.
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Bill Summary: This act would make numerous changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. Additionally, this act would include a police report of an incident that does not lead to an arrest as accessible to public records request. Any final reports of investigations conducted by internal affairs would be accessible to public records request. All police worn body camera footage would be accessible to public records request and would be made available within thirty (30) days. Arrest logs made within thirty (30) days of arrest, changed from five (5) days previously, would be accessible to public records request. A civil fine for public officials who knowingly violate this chapter would increase from two thousand dollars ($2,000) to four thousand dollars ($4,000), and if a public official recklessly violates this chapter a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000) is a change from one thousand dollars ($1,000) previously. There would also be relief in the case of a person filing frivolous request with the intent to disrupt government operations. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Jason Knight (D)*, Pat Serpa (D), Brandon Potter (D), Terri Cortvriend (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Grace Diaz (D), Jennifer Boylan (D), Megan Cotter (D), Tina Spears (D), June Speakman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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NY bill #S01463 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Establishes extended producer responsibility for mattresses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an "extended producer responsibility" program for mattresses, meaning that the companies that manufacture or sell mattresses will be responsible for their end-of-life management. Specifically, mattress producers must develop and submit a plan to the state's environmental department for approval by December 31, 2028. This plan must outline how they will collect, transport, and recycle used mattresses in a convenient and cost-effective manner for consumers, with specific goals for collection site accessibility and increasing recycling rates over time. Producers are prohibited from selling mattresses in the state unless they are participating in an approved plan, and retailers must ensure the producers of the mattresses they sell are compliant. The bill also defines key terms like "producer" (anyone who manufactures or renovates mattresses sold in the state), "discarded mattress," and "recycle" (which excludes energy recovery and landfill disposal), and creates a Mattress Stewardship Advisory Board to advise the department on these plans. Enforcement provisions include civil penalties for violations, and the department is authorized to create necessary rules and regulations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to establishing extended producer responsibility for mattresses
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Brian Kavanagh (D)*, Patricia Fahy (D), Pete Harckham (D), Rachel May (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/10/2025
• Last Action: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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WV bill #HB5381 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Relating to developing a comprehensive energy development policy and plan for the Office of Energy
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to consolidate and enhance West Virginia's energy development policy and planning under the direction of the Office of Energy, by transferring the Office of Coalfield Community Development into the Office of Energy and establishing the "Comprehensive Energy Policy and Development Plan Act of 2026." The Office of Energy will be repurposed to develop a long-term energy policy that embraces various energy sources including coal, natural gas, nuclear, hydropower, hydrogen, and geothermal, with a focus on stability, efficiency, innovation, baseload generation, low cost, independence, and security. The bill also repeals the "Coal Fired Grid Stabilization Act of 2023" and integrates its elements into a new "Comprehensive Grid Stabilization and Energy Security Act of 2026," while empowering the Office of Energy to hold stakeholder meetings, develop strategies for various energy sources, identify suitable sites for energy projects, create criteria for energy-ready communities, and develop a state energy security plan, including conducting energy emergency exercises.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT 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, 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, and nuclear; 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, 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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
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NY bill #A10759 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Relates to the maximum allowable timeframes to respond to requests for records under the freedom of information act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to shorten the maximum allowable timeframes for government agencies to respond to requests for records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to access information from federal, state, and local government agencies. Currently, agencies must respond within five business days, but this bill introduces new, gradually decreasing deadlines for providing records once a request has been approved in whole or in part. Specifically, for requests made before December 31, 2027, agencies will have 180 days; for requests made in 2028, they will have 90 days; and for requests made on or after January 1, 2029, they will have 60 days. The bill also outlines specific conditions under which an agency can extend these deadlines, such as if federal law prevents timely review, if employees cannot safely access records, or if the records are too voluminous to review within the allotted time. If an extension is granted, the agency must notify the requester in writing with detailed reasons, provide monthly progress updates, and inform the committee on open government, with all notifications signed by the agency's commissioner. This act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, with the new deadlines for responding to requests not applying to records already involved in litigation with third parties on that date.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to timeframes for responding to requests for records under the freedom of information act
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• Introduced: 03/30/2026
• Added: 03/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 11 : Steven Raga (D)*, George Alvarez (D), Noah Burroughs (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Ron Kim (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Tony Simone (D), Angelo Santabarbara (D), Phil Steck (D), Anna Kelles (D), Karines Reyes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/30/2026
• Last Action: referred to governmental operations
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FL bill #H1113 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Pub. Rec./Crime Victims
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands public records exemptions to better protect crime victims and their families. It defines "victim" as someone who suffers harm from a crime, and "family member" to include spouses, children, parents, legal guardians, or siblings, excluding the accused. The bill makes information that could identify or locate a victim, such as their name, personal identification number, contact details, or assets, confidential and exempt from public disclosure, especially when held by agencies that regularly interact with victims. This exemption also extends to the victim's lawful representatives, family members, and next of kin, to prevent them from being located, intimidated, harassed, or abused. Importantly, for law enforcement officers who become victims in the line of duty, their names will be confidential and exempt for 72 hours after the incident, and then exempt for an additional 60 days, after which the information becomes public. The bill emphasizes that these exemptions are necessary to prevent further trauma, deter victims from cooperating with law enforcement due to fear of retaliation, and balance public access with the need for victim safety.
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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 hb1113 -01-erLegislature 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: 4 : Criminal Justice Subcommittee, Kaylee Tuck (R)*, Dan Daley (D), Dotie Joseph (D), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
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FL bill #H1445 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Pub. Rec./Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 47
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Chapter No. 2026-10
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PA bill #HB1191 • Last Action 03/30/2026
In railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste, for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste and for hazard impact assessment; and imposing penalties.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance railroad safety in Pennsylvania by implementing several new regulations and requirements. It prohibits railroads from blocking highway crossings for more than five minutes, which could delay emergency vehicles, and imposes a $10,000 civil penalty for each violation. The bill also limits the length of freight or work trains to 8,500 feet on main tracks or branch lines. Furthermore, it grants collective bargaining representatives the authority to monitor railroad safety practices and operations, including taking photographs and conducting investigations on railroad property, without being considered trespassers. The legislation mandates that trains or light engines used for freight movement must have a crew of at least two individuals, with specific exceptions for smaller railroads and provisions for medical emergencies, and establishes escalating civil penalties for violations. It requires railroads to install and maintain functional wayside detector systems, which are electronic devices that scan trains for defects like hot wheel bearings or dragging equipment, and mandates reporting to the Federal Railroad Administration if a railroad fails to cooperate or is found non-compliant. The bill also calls for a study on the transportation of hazardous materials or waste by railroads, including an examination of existing laws and recommendations for strengthening safety requirements and penalties, and establishes a reporting system for such transportation, with data accessible only to emergency management agencies. Finally, it requires rail carriers to submit a hazard impact assessment to the commission and the Department of Transportation before constructing or expanding railyards if it affects traffic patterns or safety at public grade crossings, and to implement mitigation plans if high-risk intersections are identified, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 66 (Public Utilities) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in railroads, providing for prohibition on blocking of crossings, for limitation on length of freight or work trains, for authorization to monitor safety practices and operations by collective bargaining representatives, for safe staffing levels for trains or light engines, for wayside detector systems, for study of transportation of hazardous materials or waste and, <-- for reporting system for transportation of hazardous materials or waste AND FOR HAZARD IMPACT ASSESSMENT; and <-- imposing penalties.
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• Introduced: 04/10/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Rob Matzie (D)*, Danilo Burgos (D), Mandy Steele (D), Dan Deasy (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Maureen Madden (D), José Giral (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Chris Pielli (D), Bob Freeman (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Jim Haddock (D), Steve Malagari (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Nathan Davidson (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Perry Warren (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Lou Schmitt (R), John Inglis (D), James Prokopiak (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Roni Green (D), Tarik Khan (D), Tim Briggs (D), Justin Fleming (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
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WA bill #SB6246 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Climate Commitment Act to refine how emissions-intensive, trade-exposed (EITE) facilities, which are industries that produce significant emissions and are at risk of moving to regions with less stringent environmental regulations, are treated. It clarifies that EITE facilities are identified by specific 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." The bill also establishes a framework for allocating free emissions allowances to these facilities, with allocations adjusted over time based on emissions reduction benchmarks, and allows for adjustments if facilities can demonstrate technical or economic infeasibility for further reductions. Furthermore, it mandates reporting by EITE facilities on their greenhouse gas emissions and feasible reduction measures, with these reports being confidential to protect proprietary information, and sets up a process for the legislature to consider future allowance schedules for these facilities beyond 2034, while also requiring a study on emissions and job leakage risks, though this specific study was vetoed due to lack of funding.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to emissions from emissions-intensive, trade- 2 exposed facilities under the climate commitment act; amending RCW 3 70A.65.110; adding a new section to chapter 70A.65 RCW; creating a 4 new section; and providing expiration dates. 5
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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: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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PA bill #HB802 • Last Action 03/30/2026
In procedure, further providing for exceptions for public records.
Status: Crossed Over
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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 4 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/05/2025
• Last Action: Referred to State Government
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WA bill #SB6002 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Concerning driver privacy protections.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. The legislation aims to balance public safety needs with individual privacy rights, acknowledging the increasing use of surveillance technology. Key provisions include defining what constitutes an ALPR system and its associated data, and strictly limiting how agencies can access and use this information. Law enforcement agencies can use ALPR data for specific investigations, such as identifying stolen vehicles, locating missing persons, or finding individuals with outstanding felony warrants, but not for general surveillance. Parking enforcement agencies can use it to enforce parking restrictions or identify vehicles for impoundment under specific local ordinances. Transportation agencies can use it for traffic management and commercial vehicle enforcement. The bill prohibits the use of ALPR systems for immigration enforcement or to track constitutionally protected activities. It also sets strict limits on data retention, generally requiring data to be deleted within 21 days unless it's part of an ongoing investigation or legal process, with specific exceptions for parking enforcement, traffic studies, and commercial vehicle enforcement. The bill also prohibits the sale or rental of ALPR data and requires vendors to implement technical controls to prevent unauthorized sharing. Violations can lead to criminal penalties, including gross misdemeanor charges, and individuals harmed by violations can pursue civil action for damages. Agencies using ALPR systems must register them with the Attorney General and adopt policies governing their use, submitting annual reports on their practices.
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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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 116
• Last Amended: 04/02/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/30/2026.
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OK bill #SB2061 • Last Action 03/30/2026
Food policy; creating the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act. Effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Oklahoma Food Policy Council Act, creating a new 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 consist of eleven members appointed by the Governor, President Pro Tempore of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, representing various stakeholders including agricultural producers, food security initiatives, health departments, universities, and food banks. The council's responsibilities include fostering connections between farmers and local organizations to promote "local food" (food produced within Oklahoma) and "sustainable food" (food produced in a way that is economically viable, environmentally protective, and accessible), strengthening farm-to-school programs, improving producer-to-consumer access through farmers markets and "agritourism" (tourism related to agricultural activities), and assessing the impact of local food systems on economic development and public health. The council will operate under the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and Oklahoma Open Records Act, meaning its meetings and records will be publicly accessible, and will submit an annual report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and legislative leaders. Members will not receive compensation but can be reimbursed for travel expenses.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Agriculture
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IL bill #SB2875 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 12
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB5332 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB197 • Last Action 03/27/2026
House Substitute for Substitute for SB 197 by Committee on Commerce, Labor and Economic Development - Setting visitor origin requirements for STAR bond projects and providing for enforcement of such requirements, expanding transparency of such projects, authorizing the Kansas development finance authority to issue bonds for such projects, making certain other changes and extending the expiration date of the STAR bonds financing act.
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Commerce, Labor and Economic Development
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report was adopted; Yea: 75 Nay: 48
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IL bill #HB4408 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB1716 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/24/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4409 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5517 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3220 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4681 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 3 : Dan Didech (D)*, Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #HB1143 • Last Action 03/27/2026
ILLINOIS CURE ACT
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act, which creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for psilocybin services in Illinois. The legislation aims to decriminalize and regulate the personal use of psilocybin for adults 21 and older through a carefully structured approach focused on public health, harm reduction, and therapeutic potential. Key provisions include establishing an Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board to develop guidelines, creating a licensing system for psilocybin product manufacturers and service centers, mandating specific preparation, administration, and integration sessions for clients, and implementing strict safety protocols. The bill removes psilocybin from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and sets up a regulatory process that requires multiple stages of client screening, informed consent, and professional facilitation. The proposed framework emphasizes mental health treatment, cultural competency, and reducing the stigma around psychedelic compounds, while maintaining safeguards to prevent misuse and protect public safety. Notably, the bill explicitly excludes peyote from decriminalization due to its cultural significance to Native American communities and near-endangered status. The implementation will occur through a phased approach, with a program development period of up to 24 months to establish comprehensive rules and guidelines.
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Bill Summary: Creates the Compassionate Use and Research of Entheogens Act. Establishes the Illinois Psilocybin Advisory Board. Provides a timeline for 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 may adopt rules and implement the Act. Provides for licensing to operate a service center, facilitate psilocybin services, manufacture psilocybin products, and test psilocybin products by certain State agencies, with certain requirements. Provides for the lawful manufacture, delivery, and possession of psilocybin products. Provides procedures for psilocybin services, including requirements for certain sessions, plans, and forms. Limits the sale of psilocybin products with certain restrictions. Provides for investigations and inspections under the Act. Provides for certain fees, fines, actions against a licensee, criminal penalties, and civil penalties for violations of the Act. Provides for administrative hearings and other requirements for disciplining an applicant or licensee. Provides requirements for psilocybin-producing fungi as a crop, food, or other commodity. Provides for labeling and packaging requirements. Imposes a tax on psilocybin. Establishes the Psilocybin Control and Regulation Fund and Illinois Psilocybin Fund as special funds in the State treasury. Limits home rule powers. Makes other provisions. Makes corresponding changes to the State Finance Act. Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Exempt certain correspondence and records under the Act. Amends the Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal Act of 2012. Adds the Act to the jurisdiction of the Tax Tribunal. Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Adds psilocybin or psilocin to the list of prohibited substances for a person driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Removes psilocybin or psilocybin products from the definition of "Controlled Substance". Removes psilocybin and psilocyn from the list of Schedule I controlled substances. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : La Shawn Ford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB5276 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 11
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4771 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 14
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB1827 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : William Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4445 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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KS bill #SB427 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies that the chairperson and vice chairperson of the Senate Committee on Confirmation Oversight, a committee responsible for reviewing appointments to state offices that require Senate approval, will have access to review tax information from the Department of Revenue and background check information from the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KB I) for individuals being considered for these positions. This ensures that these legislative leaders can thoroughly assess the qualifications and fitness of appointees by examining their tax compliance and any criminal history, which is crucial for maintaining public trust and ensuring competent leadership in state government.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 27, 2026
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IL bill #HB5221 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3890 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB1855 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Curtis Tarver (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 01/28/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB1665 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rob Martwick (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #SB2897 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB5145 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4682 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 4 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #HB5406 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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DC bill #B26-0616 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Body-Worn Camera Transparency for Use of Force Emergency Amendment Act of 2026
Status: Passed
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: 8
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Act A26-0282 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005081, Expires on Jun 21, 2026
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NY bill #S09603 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Requires members of a public body to complete a minimum of two hours of training, with one hour on the state's open meetings law and one hour on freedom of information law; requires certain local, city, county, town and village public body members to complete such training as well.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires local public officers, including village, town, and city clerks, attorneys, and designated records access and appeal officers, to complete at least two hours of training annually. This training must include a minimum of one hour dedicated to understanding the state's open meetings law, which governs how public bodies conduct their meetings to ensure transparency, and another hour focused on the freedom of information law (FOIL), which grants the public the right to access government records. The training content will be approved by the committee on open government and can be delivered through various methods like online courses or in-person classes, with proof of completion to be filed annually.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring members of a public body to complete a minimum level of training on the state's open meetings law and freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 03/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Shelley Mayer (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO ETHICS AND INTERNAL GOVERNANCE
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NY bill #S09607 • Last Action 03/27/2026
Requires agencies subject to FOIL requirements to promulgate rules and regulations regarding to whom a requestor may appeal a denial and how to request records from or appeal a denial; makes certain provisions relating to publication of contact information for FOIL requests and appeals.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) to establish clear procedures for how individuals can appeal a denial of access to records and how to submit requests for records, including specifying mailing and email addresses for these appeals and requests. It also mandates that agencies post contact information for their records access officers and the individuals or bodies responsible for hearing appeals on their websites, along with details on how to request records in person, by mail, email, or any other designated method. Furthermore, agencies with websites must allow for online submission of record requests and appeals of denials, and must accept and respond to appeals submitted via email. The bill aims to make the FOIL process more accessible and transparent by standardizing and publicizing these procedures.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to certain reforms for agencies subject to the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 03/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel May (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/27/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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IL bill #SB3491 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 6
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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IL bill #HB2421 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Natalie Manley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/31/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB3548 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 13
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB2888 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2171 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D), Seth Lewis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB4683 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 4 : Dan Didech (D)*, Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #HB2884 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D), Harry Benton (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB2882 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Margaret DeLaRosa (D)*, Martha Deuter (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/05/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4684 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 3 : Dan Didech (D)*, Michael Kelly (D), Ryan Spain (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain
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IL bill #HB5484 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4704 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 7
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #SB2170 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Suzy Glowiak Hilton (D)*, Linda Holmes (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
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IL bill #HB3041 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Abdelnasser Rashid (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB4446 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3380 • Last Action 03/27/2026
BODY CAMERAS-FOIA REQUESTS
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to modify the rules regarding the disclosure of body camera recordings. Specifically, the bill limits the disclosure of recordings that have been "flagged" - meaning they involve a complaint, firearm discharge, use of force, arrest, detention, or incident resulting in death or bodily harm. Under the new provisions, such recordings can only be disclosed through a court order, or to specific parties including: the person involved in the encounter, their legal representative, a witness to the encounter, the witness's legal representative, or a news media representative. The bill maintains existing protections for recordings, such as the requirement to retain recordings for 90 days and to keep flagged recordings for at least two years. The changes aim to balance transparency with privacy concerns by creating a clear framework for when and how body camera footage can be accessed, while still allowing important recordings to be reviewed by relevant parties. The bill does not fundamentally change the existing requirements for when officers must use body cameras or how they must be maintained, but instead focuses on refining the rules around recording access and disclosure.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Limits disclosure of a recording made with the use of an officer-worn body camera which is flagged due to the filing of a complaint, discharge of a firearm, use of force, arrest or detention, or resulting death or bodily harm to a request made by (1) court order; (2) a person involved in the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (3) a legal representative of a person involved in the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (4) a witness of the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; (5) a legal representative of a witness of the encounter that resulted in the recording being flagged; or (6) a representative of news media.
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• Introduced: 02/07/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Slaughter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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IL bill #HB3515 • Last Action 03/27/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 14
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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UT bill #HB0110 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Offender Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 80
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #HF4536 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Use of generative artificial intelligence in official records prohibited, and civil remedies and enforcement provided.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, proposing to add Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E, prohibits government entities from using generative artificial intelligence (AI), defined as machine-based technology that can generate outputs like content or decisions, to create or help create official government records, which are defined as recorded information documenting a government entity's official actions or functions. The bill mandates that drafts of official records must be kept for the same duration as the final record, and it provides enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general to take action and individuals to file civil lawsuits for equitable or declaratory relief, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible for attorney fees and costs, provided they give the government entity 90 days' written notice of any alleged violation to allow for a cure.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to government records; prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence in official records; providing civil remedies and enforcement; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Katie Jones (D)*, Jay Xiong (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Author added Xiong
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MS bill #HB1665 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and State Health Insurance Plan; revise.
Status: Dead
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: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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US bill #S4251 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Mined in America Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Mined in America Act of 2026," aims to bolster the United States' position in blockchain and digital asset technologies by promoting domestic manufacturing and reducing reliance on hardware from foreign adversaries. It directs the Secretary of Commerce to establish a voluntary "Mined in America Certification Program" to certify mining facilities and pools that meet specific criteria, including being located in the U.S. or friendly nations and not being controlled by entities linked to foreign adversaries. This certification can then be used as a basis for eligibility in federal programs like loans and grants. The bill also outlines a phased approach to phasing out the use of mining hardware manufactured by entities related to foreign adversaries, with a complete ban by 2030. Furthermore, it seeks to encourage the replacement of foreign-made mining hardware with U.S.-manufactured or friendly nation-manufactured compute infrastructure by amending existing federal programs, such as those administered by the Department of Energy and the Department of Agriculture, to prioritize or include projects that utilize such infrastructure. The bill also includes provisions for a study on the grid-management capabilities of mining operations, a study on decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure, support for developing secure and energy-efficient crypto-mining hardware, and a program to promote exports of U.S.-made mining equipment to friendly nations. Finally, it codifies the establishment of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a United States Digital Asset Stockpile, allowing for the acquisition of Bitcoin mined by certified entities without capital gains tax to bolster this reserve, and permits the Treasury to generate yield from certain digital assets to acquire more Bitcoin.
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Bill Summary: A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce to establish a voluntary Mined in America Certification Program, to use Federal programs and authorities to promote the replacement of mining hardware related to foreign adversaries with compute infrastructure manufactured in the United States or friendly nations, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 04/09/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 2 : Bill Cassidy (R)*, Cynthia Lummis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/08/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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UT bill #SB0148 • Last Action 03/26/2026
General Oversight Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to rename the "Rules Review and General Oversight Committee" to the "General Oversight Committee" and makes other changes related to legislative oversight and administrative rulemaking. Specifically, it updates reporting requirements for various departments and committees to refer to the renamed committee, modifies provisions related to the governance committee's review of funding and policies affecting local health departments, and adjusts rules for contracting powers of departments, including health insurance coverage requirements for contractors and subcontractors. The bill also revises procedures for legislative review of environmental rules, clarifies requirements for the General Oversight Committee's operations and powers, and modifies rules regarding emergency rulemaking, the administrative code, and the legislative reauthorization of agency rules.
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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: 7 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 69
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0020 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Technical Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 33
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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TN bill #HB2506 • Last Action 03/26/2026
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: 17 : Cameron Sexton (R)*, Dan Howell (R), Fred Atchley (R), Rusty Grills (R), Dave Wright (R), Kevin Raper (R), Debra Moody (R), Tom Stinnett (R), Lowell Russell (R), Greg Martin (R), Jake McCalmon (R), Rush Bricken (R), Bryan Terry (R), Michele Carringer (R), Mary Littleton (R), Becky Jo Alexander (R), Greg Vital (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Sponsor(s) Added.
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UT bill #SB0254 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Extracted Natural Resources Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to streamline the extraction and processing of critical minerals in Utah by establishing a "fast track" permitting process for projects within designated "critical minerals zones" or those included in the strategic plan of the Critical Minerals Council. It also modifies tax credit provisions for mining exploration, including extending the duration for receiving tax credits and allowing for the assignment of these credits to new owners or operators of mining operations. Furthermore, the bill creates a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account" funded by severance tax revenue, which can be used for various purposes including income tax relief, water infrastructure, and critical mineral resource development, and establishes a "Critical Minerals Council" to coordinate state efforts in this sector, develop a strategic plan, and oversee the creation of a "Minerals for Industrial, National, and Economic Security Center." The bill also introduces provisions for designating critical minerals zones, which will be eligible for financial incentives and will direct a portion of property tax differential revenue to a new "Critical Minerals Development Account" to fund infrastructure, workforce development, and incentives for critical mineral projects.
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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: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 85
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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CT bill #SB00225 • Last Action 03/26/2026
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 (obscuring or pixelating) 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, and subsequent labor costs capped at the hourly wage of the lowest-paid qualified employee, not to exceed $100 per hour of the record's length, with a potential $50 per half-hour rounding up. However, this fee is waived for individuals directly involved in the incident captured in the recording, their legal representatives, or in cases of alleged police misconduct or disciplinary investigations involving the officer in the recording, and it also modifies existing fee structures for copying public records to account for these new redaction costs.
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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: 1 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Rob Sampson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: File Number 202
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UT bill #HB0118 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Driver Training Schools for Commercial Driver License Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law regarding driver's licenses, particularly focusing on Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), which are required for operating large or commercial vehicles. Key provisions include requiring CDL applicants 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 language proficiency and the CDL driver training school they attended. The bill also clarifies that individuals applying for a CDL must acknowledge these English language requirements and that the division will retain this acknowledgment. Additionally, it updates regulations concerning non-domiciled CDLs, allowing individuals to qualify for them if they meet federal definitions, and removes outdated references to temporary CDLs issued before a specific date. The bill also makes technical changes to fees and background check processes for third-party CDL testers and examiners, and clarifies that the Bureau of Criminal Identification may collect fees for background checks. Finally, it sets an effective date for these changes.
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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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 60
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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RI bill #S2563 • Last Action 03/26/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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UT bill #SB0101 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Specialized Product Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various Utah statutes to redefine and regulate "specialized products," which now encompass both cannabinoid products (excluding medical cannabis) and kratom products, and to establish a licensing and tax framework for their sale. Key provisions 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, with fines for unregistered sales. The bill also changes the definition of "cannabinoid product" to be more specific and introduces a new definition for "kratom product," consolidating them under the umbrella term "specialized product." Retailers selling these specialized products will need a fixed-location license from the Tax Commission, which will cost $50 and be valid for three years, and they will be subject to a 5.3% sales tax on the retail price, collected from the consumer. The bill also clarifies that the State Tax Commission can share information regarding specialized product sellers with the Department of Agriculture and Food and establishes that revenue from the specialized product tax will go into a restricted account for specific enforcement and program purposes.
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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: 4 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 51
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0220 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Public Safety Data Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 51
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MA bill #H1902 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Relative to the reliability of testifying informants
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new legal provisions regarding the use of testifying informants in criminal proceedings in Massachusetts, aimed at improving transparency and reliability of testimony from individuals who may receive benefits for their statements. The bill defines a "testifying informant" as someone testifying about admissions made by an accused and who has requested or may receive a benefit for their testimony. It mandates that district attorneys and the Attorney General's Office create and maintain detailed, centralized records documenting the informant's criminal history, any deals or promises made, and all communications with the informant. The bill requires prosecutors to disclose comprehensive information about the informant, including their criminal history, communication details, inconsistent statements, and previous testimony in other cases. Furthermore, the legislation establishes a mandatory pre-trial reliability hearing where the prosecution must prove, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the informant's testimony is reliable. If the prosecution fails to demonstrate the informant's reliability, the court cannot allow their testimony at trial. The bill also requires prosecutors to notify victims if an informant receives leniency in exchange for their testimony, adding an additional layer of transparency to the criminal justice process.
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Bill Summary: Relative to the reliability of testifying informants. The Judiciary.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : John Moran (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
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UT bill #SB0197 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Transportation Funding and Governance Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends laws related to public transit districts, primarily by establishing a new governing body called a "transit commission" for large public transit districts, which will replace the existing board of trustees for these districts starting July 1, 2026. The transit commission will have a seven-member structure appointed by various state officials, including the Governor, the Speaker of the House, and the President of the Senate, with nominations from local councils of governments and legislative bodies. The bill also clarifies the powers and duties of this new transit commission, including its role in approving budgets, strategic plans, and ordinances, and outlines specific financial reporting requirements for public transit districts. Additionally, it makes changes to the appointment and duties of the executive director for large public transit districts, shifting appointment authority to the Governor, and revises provisions regarding board member employment, budget submission processes, and the definition of a "large public transit district." The bill also includes provisions for severance pay for existing board members and adjusts certain sales and use tax provisions related to transit funding.
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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: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S3659 • Last Action 03/26/2026
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, the SECURE Minerals Act of 2026, aims to establish a Strategic Resilience Reserve of the United States to secure essential and critical minerals and elements. The Act recognizes the vital role of these minerals in national and economic security, particularly in sectors like defense, energy, and technology, and highlights concerns about the People's Republic of China's significant control over global supply chains, which can lead to market manipulation and price instability detrimental to U.S. interests. To address these vulnerabilities, the bill proposes creating a government corporation, the Strategic Resilience Reserve Corporation, overseen by a Board of Governors appointed by the President. This Reserve will be empowered to identify eligible critical minerals and materials, collect data on global markets, assess risks and vulnerabilities, and implement production standards. Its core functions include financing and acquiring critical minerals and materials through various mechanisms like loans to authorized intermediaries, direct acquisitions, and non-recourse lending to projects, with a focus on supporting domestic and partner country production, recycling, reuse, and repurposing efforts. The Act also mandates annual audits, Comptroller reviews, and public reporting to ensure transparency and accountability, while establishing risk and audit committees to oversee the Reserve's operations and compliance.
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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: 02/07/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 10 : Jeanne Shaheen (D)*, Todd Young (R), Mike Rounds (R), Catherine Cortez Masto (D), Angus King (I), Tim Sheehy (R), Elissa Slotkin (D), James Justice (R), Tim Kaine (D), David McCormick (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Hearing (10:00:00 3/26/2026 SD-538)
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KS bill #HB2505 • Last Action 03/26/2026
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 state law (K.S.A. 32-957 et seq.). These specific location records will no longer be subject to public disclosure requirements, meaning they cannot be requested by the public, unless the request is made by a landowner, their lessee, or designee regarding their own property. The bill also repeals the existing section of law and states that it will take effect upon publication in the Kansas Register.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree adopted; Representative Rahjes, Representative Neelly and Representative Featherston appointed as second conferees
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KS bill #SB157 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Requiring search warrants to be issued only on the statement of facts sufficient to show probable cause made by a law enforcement officer, warrants issued for failure to appear to be provided to a compensated surety, bond forfeiture to be set aside in certain circumstances and remission if the defendant is returned to custody in certain circumstances and prohibiting a compensated surety from making loans for certain portions of the required minimum appearance bond premium.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several aspects of Kansas criminal procedure, focusing on search warrants, appearance bonds, and bail bond regulations. Specifically, the bill changes the requirements for obtaining search warrants by mandating that only law enforcement officers, rather than any person, can provide sworn statements justifying probable cause. For appearance bonds, the bill requires that warrants for failure to appear must be provided to compensated sureties (bail bond companies) and establishes new criteria for setting aside bond forfeitures. For example, a bond forfeiture can now be set aside if the defendant has been deported from the United States or is incarcerated within the U.S. The bill also introduces new rules for compensated sureties, including requiring a minimum 10% bond premium, restricting how sureties can collect that premium, and mandating eight hours of annual continuing education. Additionally, the bill outlines a graduated remission schedule for bond amounts if a defendant is returned to custody within certain timeframes, allowing sureties to recover portions of their bond (90% if returned within 90 days, 75% if returned within 91-180 days, and 50% if returned within 181-270 days). These changes aim to provide more clarity and fairness in the criminal justice system's bond and warrant processes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal procedure; relating to search and seizure; requiring the statement of facts sufficient to show probable cause justifying a search warrant to be made by a law enforcement officer; relating to release prior to trial; forfeiture of appearance bonds; requiring warrants for failure to appear to be given to sureties; allowing bond forfeiture to be set aside if in certain circumstances if a surety can show that the defendant left the country was deported from the United States; requiring remission in certain circumstances; prohibiting a compensated surety from making a loan for certain portions of the minimum appearance bond premium required; amending K.S.A. 22-2502 and 22-2807 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 22- 2809b and repealing the existing section sections.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Judiciary
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 39
• Last Amended: 03/13/2025
• Last Action: House Conference Committee Report agree to disagree, not adopted
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UT bill #SB0121 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Medical Cannabis Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 44
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0008 • Last Action 03/26/2026
State Agency and Higher Education Compensation Appropriations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates funds for state government operations and higher education for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025, and July 1, 2026, supplementing or reducing previously allocated amounts. It details specific funding for various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, and departments related to natural resources, agriculture, environmental quality, workforce services, and social services. Additionally, it allocates funds for the state's higher education institutions, such as technical colleges and universities, outlining budgets for education and general operations, as well as special projects. The bill also addresses expendable funds, business-like activities, and restricted fund transfers, with specific provisions for the effective dates of these appropriations.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 40
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S4227 • Last Action 03/26/2026
Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2026," mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, establish a program requiring entities that distribute "highly pathogenic agents"—which are defined as agents classified as "risk group 3" or higher in specific scientific guidelines, excluding those already regulated under other laws—to maintain detailed electronic logbooks of all sales, leases, loans, or other transfers of these agents. These logbooks must record information such as the agent's name, the purchaser's identification and intended use, the date and method of transfer, and a signature, with purchasers needing to present valid government-issued identification. The bill also requires the Secretary to develop and annually update a list of these highly pathogenic agents, consulting with various federal agencies and relevant scientific publications. Furthermore, it mandates that these logbooks be retained for at least three years, with specific restrictions on their disclosure to protect public health and national security, and exempts them from Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. Separately, the bill directs the National Security Advisor to coordinate a strategic evaluation of high-containment laboratories—defined as facilities suitable for "biosafety level 3" or higher procedures—to assess their capacity, security, and associated risks, and to develop national standards for their operation, with a report to be submitted to Congress. This evaluation will also lead to the establishment of a Public Health Biosafety and Biosecurity Team to serve as a single point of contact for state and local agencies regarding laboratory biosafety and biosecurity issues, and a feasibility study for a database of high-containment laboratories.
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Bill Summary: A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, to carry out a program under which the Secretary requires each covered distributor of a highly pathogenic agent to comply with certain logbook requirements, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2026
• Added: 04/12/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 2 : Catherine Cortez Masto (D)*, Jim Banks (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/10/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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UT bill #HB0008 • Last Action 03/26/2026
State Agency Fees and Internal Service Fund Authorization and Appropriations
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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, supplementing or reducing existing appropriations. It details specific amounts allocated to various state agencies, including the Governor's Office, Attorney General's Office, Department of Corrections, Department of Public Safety, Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health and Human Services, and various higher education institutions, among others. The bill also authorizes the transfer of funds between certain accounts and establishes various fees for services provided by state agencies, such as those for vital records, environmental permits, professional licenses, and state park usage, for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026. The effective date for most provisions is July 1, 2026, with specific sections taking effect earlier upon legislative approval.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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AZ bill #SCR1002 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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: 5 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House FMAE Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (4-2-0-1-0-0)
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WA bill #SB5981 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Revised for 2nd substitute: Concerning the 340B drug pricing program.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 drugs through contract pharmacies, and by requiring covered entities and manufacturers to report detailed information about their participation in the program to the state, with penalties for non-compliance and a new filing fee to support the state's data collection and reporting efforts.
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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: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 74
• Last Amended: 03/31/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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RI bill #H7531 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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IL bill #HB2536 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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, primarily focusing on 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. Additionally, the bill permits the Chief County Assessment Officer to renew the exemption without requiring a new application each year, provided they can confirm that the applicant still owns and resides in the property and that the household income continues to qualify. If the exemption is renewed without a new application, the Chief County Assessment Officer must notify the applicant of the renewal and remind them of their ongoing duty to report any changes that might affect their eligibility. The bill aims to simplify the renewal process for senior citizens receiving this property tax exemption while maintaining appropriate verification mechanisms to ensure only eligible homeowners receive the 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: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 16 : Fred Crespo (D)*, Anna Moeller (D), Diane Blair-Sherlock (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Michelle Mussman (D), Omar Williams (D), Tracy Katz Muhl (D), Rick Ryan (D), Ann Williams (D), Harry Benton (D), Will Guzzardi (D), Kelly Cassidy (D), Michael Crawford (D), Dee Avelar (D), Lisa Davis (D), Thaddeus Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 02/04/2025
• Last Action: Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 075-037-000
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MI bill #SB0313 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 05/15/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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UT bill #HB0545 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Budgetary Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions related to public funds and budgetary procedures in Utah. Key changes include renaming the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Fund" to the "LeRay McAllister Working Farm and Ranch Account" and clarifying its administration by the Land Conservation Board, which will now use criteria similar to federal programs for conservation easements. The bill also establishes a new "Energy Development Infrastructure Fund" as a revolving loan fund to finance infrastructure for nuclear power generation and transmission, and it makes several technical amendments to definitions, account names, and reporting requirements across various state agencies and programs, including those related to grants, audits, and specific funds like the Electrical Energy Development Investment Fund and the Industrial Assistance Account. Additionally, it repeals certain sections related to wildlife resources and water rights negotiation accounts and adjusts appropriations for the Colorado River Authority. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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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: 6 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 71
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NJ bill #A4070 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 26 : Annette Quijano (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Lou Greenwald (D)*, Teresa Ruiz (D)*, Andrew Zwicker (D)*, John McKeon (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), Ravi S. Bhalla (D), Eliana Pintor Marin (D), Roy Freiman (D), Shama Haider (D), Vincent Kearney (D), Brian Stack (D), Linda Greenstein (D), Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Joe Cryan (D), Patrick Diegnan (D), Shirley Turner (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Approved P.L.2026, c.4.
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UT bill #HB0540 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Judicial Transparency and Information Access Amendments, aims to increase public access to court records and proceedings while also requiring greater transparency in judicial financial disclosures. Key provisions include the establishment of a single, secure website for public access to all public court records, allowing searches by various criteria such as party name, case number, or filing date, and requiring audio recordings of all public court proceedings. It also mandates that judicial officers, including judges and court commissioners, submit annual financial disclosures comparable to those required of elected officials, which will be made publicly available online. The bill also clarifies definitions related to court proceedings and records, and adjusts certain court fees, with specific provisions for the justice court regarding fees for public court records accessed through the new website.
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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: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0048 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to refine how recidivism, which is a return to criminal activity after a previous conviction, is defined and measured, particularly for juveniles, and to improve the oversight and reporting of criminal and juvenile justice data. Key changes include introducing "alternative recidivism metrics" alongside the existing "recidivism standard metric" to provide a more comprehensive view of reoffending, and expanding the types of data collected and reported by the State Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (the "commission") to better track juvenile justice reforms and the effectiveness of programs aimed at reducing juvenile recidivism. The bill also clarifies definitions related to juvenile justice, such as "juvenile recidivism" and "diversion" (an agreement to resolve a referral before formal charges or conviction), and modifies procedures for handling minors committed to secure care facilities, including provisions for appointing legal counsel and transferring them to correctional facilities under specific circumstances, with an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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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: 8 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 76
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0473 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Colorado River Authority Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and renames the Colorado River Authority of Utah, moving it from the Governor's office to the Department of Natural Resources, and expands its membership to include the river commissioner as chair, representatives from five Colorado River authority areas, 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). It also clarifies the authority's powers and mission to protect Utah's right to use waters from the Colorado River system, allows it to enter into contracts and agreements, and coordinate with other entities, including tribal governments and the Utah water agent. The bill also makes changes to procurement laws, ensuring the Colorado River Authority is not subject to the Utah Procurement Code but must adopt similar procedures, and modifies provisions related to protected records, water conservation plans, and the powers and duties of various water-related boards and divisions.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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LA bill #SB180 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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) (EG SEE FISC NOTE LF RV See Note)
Status: Crossed Over
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 a property tax exemption to a new home under specific conditions. Currently, surviving spouses are eligible for these exemptions if they occupy and own the property, but this bill would permit a one-time transfer of the exemption's value to a subsequent property that qualifies as their homestead, limiting the exemption's value to what was claimed on the prior home. This change aims to provide continued tax relief to surviving spouses of disabled veterans when they need to relocate, with the assessor potentially requiring documentation to verify the exemption's value. The proposed amendment would become effective on January 1, 2027, and would be presented to voters for approval in a statewide election.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
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UT bill #HB0507 • Last Action 03/25/2026
State Coordination of Regional and Local Economic Development Projects Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections related to economic development and local government financing. Key provisions include extending the deadline for municipalities and counties to designate home ownership promotion zones until January 1, 2028, and clarifying that zones created before this date will continue to exist under current regulations. It also introduces new regulations for "regionally significant development zones" (RSDZs), which are areas designated for economic development that can utilize tax increment financing, and establishes rules for how revenue generated within these zones can be used, including contributions to a "State Reinvestment Restricted Account." The bill also modifies rules regarding energy excise taxes, specifically allowing counties to levy an excise tax on "high-impact consumers" (like large data centers) within unincorporated areas, with a portion of the revenue going to the State Reinvestment Restricted Account. Furthermore, it places new restrictions on political subdivisions providing incentives to large load data centers, generally prohibiting them unless the data center is located within a specific type of RSDZ or meets certain criteria related to energy taxes. The bill also makes changes to the definition and application of "public infrastructure districts" and revises provisions related to housing and transit reinvestment zones, first home investment zones, and convention center reinvestment zones, including setting new deadlines for their creation and modifying their boundaries and revenue capture rules. Finally, it introduces new definitions and regulations for RSDZs with energy implications, including specific rules for large load data centers within these zones and their tax treatment.
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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: 03/06/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Calvin Roberts (R)*, Kirk Cullimore (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 83
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0125 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Department of Natural Resources Related Modifications Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several modifications to Utah law, primarily focusing on natural resources and invasive species management. It amends provisions related to the Cultural Site Stewardship Program to clarify objectives and administrative details, and significantly updates regulations concerning aquatic invasive species, such as mussels. Key changes include expanding the definition of "invasive mussel" to include various types, clarifying decontamination procedures for conveyances (vehicles or equipment that can carry water or mussels), and establishing new rules for boat liveries, including requirements for renters to complete an aquatic invasive species education course and for livery owners to maintain records and ensure proper decontamination. The bill also revises aquatic invasive species fees, modifies rules for inspecting vessels and equipment to prevent the spread of invasive species, and clarifies the responsibilities of the Division of Wildlife Resources in managing potential infestations. Additionally, it adjusts language regarding the Utah Geological Survey's powers and duties, including its role in water resource assessment and data collection, and makes changes to the composition and responsibilities of the survey's board. Finally, the bill includes provisions for funding litigation expenses related to water interests, updates regulations for secondary water metering and conservation, and modifies the State Parks Restricted Account.
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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: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S4199 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Youth AI Privacy Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Youth AI Privacy Act," aims to protect minors from potential harms associated with artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots by requiring entities that make these chatbots available to individuals under 18 to implement specific safe design features. Key provisions include mandating clear disclosures that users are not interacting with a human and that content is AI-generated, with these disclosures repeated regularly and in age-appropriate language. The bill also restricts how companies can use a minor's personal data, prohibiting its use for profiling or training AI models, and limiting its processing for generating outputs to only what's collected within the current session and within a timeframe set by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Furthermore, it prohibits features that encourage compulsive use, such as rewards for time spent or unprompted AI responses, and bans advertising or promotions within AI chatbots directed at minors, especially if there's a financial connection. The FTC is tasked with creating regulations to enforce these provisions, and the bill also includes whistleblower protections, authorizes research on the health effects of AI chatbots on minors, and requires federal health surveys to include questions about AI chatbot usage. Enforcement will be handled by the FTC and state attorneys general, and parents or legal guardians will have the right to sue for violations.
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Bill Summary: A bill to require entities that make artificial intelligence chatbots available to minors to implement certain safe design features, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/26/2026
• Added: 04/04/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 1 : Ed Markey (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 04/03/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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UT bill #HB0389 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Cannabis Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various provisions related to cannabis, primarily focusing on definitions, licensing, product regulations, and enforcement. Key changes include defining "hazardous waste laws" and adding specific artificially derived cannabinoids to the definition of "non-compliant material," requiring cannabinoid processors to dispose of waste according to hazardous waste laws, and mandating that industrial hemp retailers check the age of individuals purchasing products containing THC or THC analogs, ensuring they are at least 21 years old. The bill also clarifies licensing requirements for cannabis production establishments, including updating the number of addresses a cannabis cultivation facility can operate under a single license and adjusting fees. Furthermore, it modifies regulations for cannabis product labeling and packaging, requiring pre-approval of labels and packaging by the department and allowing for certain changes to flavor, terpene, or cultivar information without re-approval. The bill also renumbers and reorganizes sections related to medical cannabis, including the creation of a Specialized Product Authority Licensing Board and the transfer of duties related to the medical cannabis program from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Agriculture and Food, with a transition period outlined. Finally, it establishes an effective date of May 6, 2026, and includes coordination clauses for potential conflicts with other related 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: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Jen Dailey-Provost (D)*, Evan Vickers (R)
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #SB0758 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/17/2025
• Last Action: Placed On Immediate Passage
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UT bill #SB0217 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Local Food Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to clarify definitions and regulations related to the sale of homemade food products and locally produced foods. It introduces the term "designated representative" to allow producers to contract with others for the distribution, sale, or storage of their homemade food products, and clarifies that "direct-to-sale location" can include any agreed-upon location between a producer or their designated representative and the consumer. The bill also modifies regulations for direct-to-sale farmers markets, specifying that they can only include products that have not been certified, licensed, regulated, or inspected by state or local authorities, with an exception for markets composed solely of minor producers or businesses operated by minors. Furthermore, it expands exemptions from state, county, or city licensing, permitting, certification, and inspection requirements for home producers who comply with the chapter's provisions, provided their homemade food is sold within the state for personal consumption and is not otherwise exempted. Importantly, the bill adds an exemption for sales of food and food ingredients or prepared food by a "home cook," defined as an individual preparing food exclusively in a private, noncommercial home kitchen, 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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF3834 • Last Action 03/25/2026
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: 2 : Bonnie Westlin (D)*, Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Author added Hemmingsen-Jaeger
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VT bill #H0583 • Last Action 03/25/2026
An act relating to clinical decision making
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect patients' access to quality healthcare by preventing financial entities like private equity groups and hedge funds from interfering with medical decisions made by healthcare providers. It prohibits these entities from influencing or controlling clinical judgment, such as determining patient care plans, treatment options, or staffing levels, and also restricts them from dictating pricing or billing practices. The bill also mandates that certain healthcare entities, including those with private equity or hedge fund ownership, must publicly report their ownership and control structures to the Green Mountain Care Board, with specific exemptions for entities like nursing homes and healthcare staffing companies, and establishes penalties for non-compliance or misrepresentation, all to enhance transparency in healthcare ownership and operations.
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Read 1st time & referred to Committee on Health and Welfare
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UT bill #HB0209 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Voting Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 72
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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OH bill #HB775 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Regards state agencies' authority to adopt administrative rules
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various sections of the Ohio Revised Code related to state agencies' authority to adopt administrative rules, with a particular focus on streamlining processes, clarifying responsibilities, and updating existing provisions. Key changes include amending sections concerning employee leave for Olympic competition to use gender-neutral language, adjusting provisions related to licensing authorities' discretion in disqualifying individuals based on criminal offenses, and modifying rules for the office of risk management, joint legislative ethics committee, and the Ohio ethics commission. The bill also enacts a new section regarding agency rules and updates provisions related to the electronic rule-filing system, treasury education, pay for success contracts, alternative fuel transportation programs, job-ready sites, transformational mixed-use developments, rural business growth funds, energy star rebates, commercial driver training, the Ohio access to justice foundation, public defender services, the capitol square review and advisory board, the Ohio public defender commission, the state public defender, the department of administrative services, the department of aging, the department of developmental disabilities, the department of job and family services, the department of health, the department of natural resources, the department of public safety, the division of mineral resources management, the division of wildlife, the Ohio facilities construction commission, the Ohio housing finance agency, the Ohio livestock care standards board, the Ohio public employees retirement system, the Ohio retirement study council, the public employees retirement board, the school employees retirement board, the state teachers retirement board, the state fire marshal, the superintendent of industrial compliance, the superintendent of financial institutions, the tax commissioner, and the attorney general. It also repeals several sections related to these agencies and programs.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 9.46, 9.79, 9.821, 101.15, 101.34, 101.78, 101.98, 102.05, 103.0511, 105.41, 107.56, 109.08, 109.36, 109.361, 109.541, 109.57, 109.68, 111.15, 111.18, 111.47, 113.21, 113.51, 113.60, 119.01, 119.03, 120.03, 120.06, 120.521, 121.36, 121.41, 121.68, 122.075, 122.076, 122.077, 122.081, 122.083, 122.086, 122.087, 122.09, 122.154, 122.16, 122.17, 122.171, 122.175, 122.177, 122.179, 122.1710, 122.18, 122.25, 122.291, 122.38, 122.4020, 122.4077, 122.631, 122.632, 122.633, 122.6511, 122.6512, 122.74, 122.851, 122.86, 122.91, 122.922, 122.924, 122.925, 122.9511, 123.01, 123.04, 123.08, 123.201, 123.21, 123.22, 124.17, 124.74, 125.14, 125.84, 125.87, 125.88, 128.63, 131.024, 131.33, 135.182, 135.22, 135.45, 135.46, 135.61, 145.038, 145.09, 145.092, 145.196, 145.28, 145.2913, 145.2914, 145.311, 145.323, 145.381, 145.391, 145.401, 145.43, 145.58, 145.583, 145.584, 145.62, 145.65, 145.81, 145.814, 145.97, 147.62, 148.04, 149.331, 153.71, 156.05, 163.58, 166.02, 166.12, 166.17, 169.09, 173.02, 173.27, 173.38, 173.381, 173.42, 173.43, 173.45, 173.46, 173.502, 173.52, 173.522, 173.524, 173.543, 173.60, 175.05, 175.12, 175.15, 175.16, 175.17, 184.02, 184.116, 307.05, 321.46, 329.12, 340.03, 340.034, 340.08, 718.80, 718.83, 742.013, 742.10, 742.102, 742.161, 742.214, 742.27, 742.31, 742.3721, 742.38, 742.43, 742.443, 742.45, 742.451, 901.50, 901.61, 901.70, 901.72, 903.10, 903.16, 904.03, 905.01, 905.07, 905.51, 905.59, 905.63, 905.64, 907.10, 907.43, 909.03, 909.04, 909.10, 909.13, 909.14, 909.18, 909.99, 911.06, 911.19, 911.34, 913.28, 913.99, 915.12, 915.16, 915.17, 915.23, 918.04, 918.12, 918.25, 918.42, 918.44, 918.99, 921.16, 921.26, 923.43, 923.50, 924.02, 924.20, 924.21, 924.211, 924.22, 924.24, 924.25, 924.29, 924.41, 924.42, 924.44, 924.45, 924.52, 924.53, 925.07, 925.08, 926.01, 926.02, 926.05, 926.16, 926.19, 926.20, 926.22, 926.26, 926.29, 926.32, 927.52, 927.682, 927.69, 927.701, 927.71, 928.03, 935.17, 936.02, 939.02, 939.04, 940.02, 940.31, 941.01, 941.03, 941.99, 943.03, 943.07, 943.14, 943.24, 947.06, 947.99, 955.52, 956.03, 956.041, 1112.08, 1112.24, 1115.05, 1115.06, 1115.24, 1123.02, 1181.08, 1181.21, 1181.23, 1306.21, 1315.27, 1321.37, 1321.42, 1321.43, 1321.46, 1321.54, 1321.702, 1321.77, 1322.05, 1322.56, 1327.46, 1327.50, 1327.52, 1333.21, 1346.08, 1347.05, 1347.99, 1349.30, 1349.32, 1349.34, 1349.43, 1506.02, 1506.04, 1506.34, 1509.03, 1509.061, 1509.222, 1513.02, 1513.07, 1513.16, 1513.171, 1513.18, 1513.35, 1513.37, 1513.372, 1517.23, 1520.03, 1521.062, 1521.063, 1521.13, 1521.21, 1531.01, 1531.06, 1531.08, 1531.101, 1531.40, 1533.081, 1533.102, 1533.103, 1533.11, 1533.111, 1533.112, 1533.113, 1533.12, 1533.131, 1533.191, 1533.32, 1533.321, 1533.45, 1533.55, 1533.731, 1533.74, 1533.77, 1533.84, 1533.88, 1546.04, 1546.10, 1546.18, 1546.99, 1547.38, 1548.02, 1561.03, 1561.05, 1561.07, 1567.35, 1571.18, 1707.20, 1707.471, 1711.06, 1711.11, 1733.22, 1733.41, 1739.05, 1739.18, 1751.72, 1753.09, 1753.31, 1753.32, 1753.33, 1753.34, 1753.35, 1753.36, 1753.37, 1753.40, 1753.41, 1753.42, 1761.04, 1761.13, 1761.16, 2108.23, 2133.25, 2151.412, 2743.02, 2915.08, 2919.271, 2927.27, 2950.08, 2950.13, 2950.131, 2950.14, 2953.26, 3107.01, 3107.033, 3107.035, 3107.0611, 3107.10, 3107.101, 3109.16, 3109.179, 3111.02, 3111.65, 3115.401, 3119.33, 3119.36, 3119.37, 3119.371, 3119.94, 3121.50, 3121.89, 3123.22, 3123.63, 3123.82, 3123.88, 3123.90, 3129.01, 3301.07, 3301.0728, 3301.53, 3301.80, 3301.94, 3302.03, 3304.29, 3304.41, 3305.031, 3305.032, 3307.04, 3307.041, 3307.35, 3307.353, 3307.39, 3307.393, 3307.461, 3307.501, 3307.67, 3307.671, 3307.6913, 3307.6914, 3307.701, 3307.711, 3307.765, 3307.77, 3309.04, 3309.041, 3309.27, 3309.30, 3309.301, 3309.34, 3309.345, 3309.363, 3309.374, 3309.375, 3309.3712, 3309.39, 3309.392, 3309.472, 3309.473, 3309.474, 3309.69, 3309.692, 3309.731, 3309.81, 3310.031, 3310.17, 3310.41, 3310.64, 3313.377, 3313.616, 3313.6111, 3313.902, 3317.072, 3318.60, 3323.02, 3323.08, 3324.11, 3328.12, 3328.13, 3332.031, 3332.09, 3333.04, 3333.052, 3333.073, 3333.125, 3333.126, 3333.127, 3333.13, 3333.136, 3333.168, 3333.28, 3333.37, 3333.391, 3333.61, 3333.70, 3333.72, 3333.88, 3333.90, 3345.024, 3345.27, 3345.28, 3345.31, 3345.351, 3345.481, 3345.57, 3349.03, 3352.07, 3365.034, 3375.01, 3375.04, 3379.04, 3517.10, 3517.106, 3517.23, 3701.021, 3701.132, 3701.136, 3701.144, 3701.145, 3701.241, 3701.31, 3701.341, 3701.508, 3701.54, 3701.615, 3701.84, 3701.87, 3701.922, 3701.936, 3701.937, 3701.938, 3702.301, 3702.3012, 3702.57, 3702.71, 3702.74, 3702.91, 3702.965, 3703.21, 3704.03, 3704.031, 3704.034, 3704.035, 3704.036, 3704.037, 3704.038, 3704.039, 3704.04, 3704.05, 3704.11, 3704.13, 3704.14, 3704.161, 3705.02, 3705.24, 3706.25, 3710.02, 3711.12, 3713.04, 3714.052, 3714.071, 3715.022, 3715.502, 3715.873, 3716.03, 3717.221, 3717.33, 3719.28, 3719.81, 3719.811, 3721.02, 3721.022, 3721.026, 3721.032, 3721.04, 3721.041, 3721.121, 3721.122, 3721.26, 3721.29, 3721.30, 3721.60, 3721.63, 3721.68, 3722.06, 3723.09, 3725.02, 3725.03, 3725.04, 3725.05, 3726.14, 3727.131, 3727.19, 3727.23, 3727.25, 3727.31, 3727.33, 3727.36, 3727.38, 3727.381, 3727.39, 3727.70, 3727.72, 3730.10, 3731.02, 3731.03, 3734.02, 3734.021, 3734.026, 3734.05, 3734.058, 3734.123, 3734.124, 3734.40, 3734.41, 3734.42, 3734.43, 3734.57, 3734.574, 3734.74, 3734.902, 3734.904, 3734.99, 3737.07, 3737.17, 3737.82, 3737.842, 3737.88, 3737.90, 3738.09, 3739.11, 3739.13, 3739.16, 3740.01, 3740.03, 3740.10, 3740.11, 3742.03, 3742.08, 3742.09, 3742.50, 3743.08, 3743.21, 3743.22, 3743.25, 3743.48, 3743.56, 3743.60, 3743.61, 3745.11, 3746.04, 3750.02, 3750.11, 3751.02, 3751.03, 3751.05, 3751.07, 3751.08, 3751.09, 3751.10, 3752.03, 3752.13, 3753.01, 3753.03, 3753.04, 3753.05, 3769.082, 3769.083, 3769.10, 3770.02, 3770.03, 3770.24, 3772.03, 3772.37, 3774.01, 3774.02, 3774.03, 3774.04, 3774.09, 3775.16, 3776.03, 3780.03, 3780.04, 3780.07, 3780.10, 3780.20, 3780.24, 3781.10, 3781.105, 3781.21, 3783.05, 3794.07, 3796.03, 3796.061, 3796.16, 3797.08, 3901.041, 3901.042, 3901.074, 3901.212, 3901.31, 3901.321, 3901.352, 3901.382, 3901.383, 3901.3814, 3901.41, 3901.80, 3901.83, 3902.30, 3902.36, 3902.53, 3902.54, 3902.61, 3903.07, 3903.81, 3903.82, 3903.83, 3903.84, 3903.85, 3903.86, 3903.87, 3903.89, 3903.91, 3903.92, 3905.01, 3905.04, 3905.06, 3905.064, 3905.065, 3905.066, 3905.067, 3905.068, 3905.26, 3905.471, 3905.71, 3905.72, 3905.78, 3905.83, 3905.84, 3905.851, 3905.87, 3905.89, 3905.921, 3905.932, 3906.03, 3906.15, 3911.011, 3913.01, 3915.073, 3915.09, 3916.03, 3916.05, 3916.20, 3918.12, 3923.041, 3923.332, 3924.49, 3924.72, 3929.44, 3935.10, 3937.43, 3953.32, 3956.10, 3959.04, 3959.111, 3959.12, 3961.01, 3961.05, 3961.08, 3963.02, 3964.07, 3964.19, 3965.09, 3965.11, 4111.05, 4111.06, 4111.08, 4117.02, 4121.61, 4123.32, 4123.35, 4123.351, 4125.02, 4133.02, 4141.06, 4141.13, 4141.29, 4141.43, 4141.431, 4141.50, 4167.07, 4167.08, 4167.11, 4301.03, 4301.102, 4303.202, 4303.208, 4303.209, 4303.234, 4303.251, 4303.271, 4307.04, 4501.02, 4501.022, 4501.271, 4501.81, 4503.03, 4503.036, 4503.10, 4503.101, 4503.102, 4503.111, 4503.29, 4503.51, 4503.64, 4503.642, 4505.01, 4505.02, 4505.20, 4506.11, 4506.17, 4507.061, 4507.18, 4507.21, 4507.233, 4507.49, 4508.01, 4508.02, 4509.03, 4509.101, 4510.10, 4510.108, 4510.45, 4511.76, 4511.81, 4513.52, 4517.17, 4517.22, 4517.32, 4519.20, 4519.51, 4521.10, 4561.05, 4561.32, 4701.03, 4703.02, 4703.06, 4707.19, 4709.05, 4713.08, 4715.03, 4715.031, 4715.372, 4715.42, 4715.436, 4715.57, 4715.66, 4717.04, 4723.07, 4723.114, 4723.26, 4723.351, 4723.50, 4723.69, 4723.79, 4723.88, 4723.89, 4725.09, 4725.16, 4725.19, 4725.33, 4725.44, 4725.51, 4727.13, 4729.10, 4729.12, 4729.16, 4729.28, 4729.382, 4729.39, 4729.391, 4729.41, 4729.47, 4729.51, 4729.52, 4729.53, 4729.531, 4729.54, 4729.552, 4729.554, 4729.56, 4729.57, 4729.62, 4729.69, 4729.70, 4729.84, 4729.94, 4730.141, 4730.39, 4730.49, 4731.05, 4731.053, 4731.151, 4731.16, 4731.19, 4731.22, 4731.228, 4731.255, 4731.283, 4731.291, 4731.293, 4731.295, 4731.297, 4731.298, 4731.301, 4731.573, 4732.06, 4733.07, 4734.25, 4734.27, 4734.282, 4734.284, 4734.42, 4735.10, 4737.045, 4738.11, 4740.04, 4741.03, 4741.221, 4741.45, 4741.51, 4743.041, 4743.09, 4745.04, 4747.04, 4749.02, 4749.08, 4751.03, 4751.10, 4751.15, 4751.20, 4751.21, 4751.24, 4751.25, 4751.30, 4751.31, 4751.32, 4751.45, 4752.17, 4753.05, 4753.06, 4757.10, 4757.22, 4757.23, 4757.27, 4757.28, 4758.20, 4758.21, 4759.05, 4759.051, 4759.064, 4760.062, 4761.03, 4761.032, 4761.062, 4762.062, 4763.03, 4763.06, 4763.07, 4763.12, 4765.11, 4765.431, 4765.45, 4766.03, 4768.03, 4771.05, 4771.07, 4771.08, 4772.13, 4772.19, 4773.08, 4774.062, 4774.11, 4775.04, 4778.03, 4778.072, 4778.12, 4779.08, 4779.32, 4781.04, 4783.03, 4785.08, 4796.30, 4905.06, 4905.301, 4905.72, 4905.79, 4905.81, 4905.84, 4906.03, 4909.172, 4921.25, 4921.30, 4927.03, 4927.06, 4928.06, 4928.10, 4928.11, 4928.12, 4928.13, 4928.14, 4928.16, 4928.17, 4928.31, 4928.34, 4928.35, 4928.37, 4928.543, 4928.62, 4928.70, 4928.73, 4929.221, 4935.04, 4939.07, 4981.14, 5101.11, 5101.16, 5101.214, 5101.24, 5101.241, 5101.244, 5101.33, 5101.35, 5101.37, 5101.46, 5101.461, 5101.47, 5101.48, 5101.49, 5101.544, 5101.61, 5101.71, 5101.741, 5101.801, 5101.83, 5101.971, 5103.03, 5103.035, 5103.037, 5103.038, 5103.0310, 5103.0312, 5103.0316, 5103.0323, 5103.0329, 5103.05, 5103.053, 5103.07, 5103.18, 5103.181, 5104.013, 5104.015, 5104.017, 5104.018, 5104.019, 5104.041, 5104.043, 5104.30, 5104.38, 5104.53, 5116.06, 5117.02, 5119.141, 5119.181, 5119.185, 5119.19, 5119.20, 5119.21, 5119.211, 5119.22, 5119.221, 5119.25, 5119.36, 5119.368, 5119.39, 5119.51, 5120.01, 5120.031, 5120.04, 5120.103, 5120.19, 5120.27, 5120.28, 5120.53, 5120.55, 5120.56, 5120.65, 5122.33, 5123.022, 5123.025, 5123.026, 5123.04, 5123.0420, 5123.081, 5123.09, 5123.093, 5123.19, 5123.194, 5123.196, 5123.35, 5123.351, 5123.40, 5123.42, 5123.43, 5123.44, 5123.45, 5123.54, 5123.65, 5124.01, 5124.08, 5124.10, 5124.105, 5124.109, 5124.15, 5124.152, 5124.153, 5124.17, 5124.19, 5124.191, 5124.192, 5124.193, 5124.21, 5124.23, 5124.24, 5124.26, 5124.29, 5124.34, 5124.38, 5124.516, 5124.53, 5126.0220, 5126.04, 5126.08, 5126.081, 5126.11, 5126.131, 5126.25, 5139.04, 5139.281, 5139.33, 5139.34, 5139.43, 5145.03, 5145.14, 5145.15, 5145.161, 5147.30, 5149.101, 5149.31, 5153.111, 5153.113, 5153.124, 5153.16, 5153.163, 5160.052, 5160.10, 5160.12, 5160.20, 5160.34, 5160.37, 5160.43, 5160.48, 5161.02, 5161.30, 5162.01, 5162.021, 5162.031, 5162.10, 5162.21, 5162.23, 5162.364, 5162.41, 5162.66, 5163.01, 5163.02, 5163.063, 5163.098, 5163.20, 5163.21, 5163.30, 5163.31, 5164.02, 5164.061, 5164.071, 5164.072, 5164.092, 5164.16, 5164.291, 5164.31, 5164.32, 5164.33, 5164.34, 5164.341, 5164.342, 5164.36, 5164.46, 5164.74, 5164.741, 5164.755, 5164.758, 5164.76, 5164.89, 5164.93, 5164.95, 5164.96, 5165.01, 5165.04, 5165.082, 5165.10, 5165.105, 5165.109, 5165.153, 5165.154, 5165.156, 5165.17, 5165.191, 5165.192, 5165.193, 5165.38, 5165.48, 5165.516, 5165.53, 5165.61, 5165.62, 5165.64, 5165.771, 5165.78, 5165.81, 5166.02, 5166.04, 5166.121, 5166.23, 5166.30, 5166.301, 5166.303, 5166.308, 5166.409, 5167.031, 5167.101, 5167.173, 5167.20, 5167.31, 5167.33, 5167.35, 5167.40, 5167.41, 5167.47, 5168.02, 5168.26, 5168.56, 5168.71, 5168.75, 5168.78, 5168.90, 5180.02, 5180.21, 5180.278, 5180.32, 5180.404, 5180.42, 5180.422, 5180.427, 5180.4211, 5180.4214, 5180.43, 5180.453, 5180.52, 5180.53, 5180.71, 5180.72, 5301.254, 5315.02, 5501.311, 5501.51, 5502.011, 5502.22, 5502.26, 5502.27, 5502.271, 5502.65, 5502.703, 5503.10, 5503.11, 5505.07, 5505.17, 5505.174, 5505.177, 5505.18, 5505.28, 5505.281, 5505.41, 5505.50, 5505.54, 5515.08, 5516.03, 5516.14, 5526.06, 5531.09, 5531.14, 5531.30, 5537.29, 5595.12, 5703.021, 5703.49, 5703.56, 5703.76, 5703.77, 5703.94, 5705.341, 5709.112, 5709.67, 5713.012, 5715.29, 5725.33, 5725.36, 5726.10, 5726.31, 5726.58, 5727.88, 5728.06, 5729.19, 5731.011, 5733.07, 5733.121, 5733.42, 5735.05, 5735.062, 5736.03, 5739.05, 5739.121, 5739.36, 5741.06, 5741.071, 5741.072, 5743.15, 5743.51, 5745.15, 5747.026, 5747.063, 5747.064, 5747.065, 5747.12, 5747.121, 5747.123, 5747.18, 5747.38, 5747.73, 5747.83, 5747.85, 5749.14, 5751.013, 5751.07, 5753.09, 5902.05, 5911.011, 5919.23, 5922.04, 5922.05, 5922.07, 6109.04, 6109.072, 6109.121, 6111.035, 6111.043, 6111.047, 6111.049, 6111.32, 6111.451, and 6115.51; to enact section 121.96; and to repeal sections 109.366, 121.50, 125.90, 135.48, 145.80, 173.434, 173.49, 191.40, 905.05, 905.61, 915.22, 925.06, 943.15, 1112.28, 1315.14, 1322.02, 1322.55, 1322.57, 1349.33, 1349.36, 1506.021, 1531.09, 1531.10, 1546.15, 1716.13, 1751.48, 1753.43, 3111.35, 3111.67, 3119.51, 3121.8911, 3123.121, 3123.823, 3307.80, 3309.80, 3328.50, 3333.137, 3333.374, 3333.87, 3701.9314, 3702.79, 3702.86, 3702.961, 3702.981, 3704.141, 3706.29, 3715.69, 3715.82, 3715.91, 3721.11, 3721.67, 3727.15, 3727.40, 3727.79, 3734.47, 3749.02, 3753.02, 3901.044, 3901.077, 3901.3813, 3901.833, 3903.93, 3905.0611, 3905.79, 3905.95, 3938.09, 3960.12, 3961.09, 3963.08, 3964.21, 3965.10, 3970.08, 4506.22, 4729.26, 4730.07, 4734.10, 4744.28, 4751.04, 4760.19, 4762.19, 5101.222, 5119.397, 5120.657, 5124.03, 5160.02, 5162.02, 5165.02, 5165.61, 5167.02, 5168.86, 5180.536, 5502.25, 5703.16, 5709.24, 5709.912, 5920.02, 5921.10, and 5922.02 of the Revised Code regarding state agencies' general authority to adopt administrative rules and to amend the version of section 3313.902 of the Revised Code that is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2026, to continue the change on and after that date.
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• Introduced: 03/25/2026
• Added: 03/26/2026
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Jamie Callender (R)*, Michael Dovilla (R)*, Steve Demetriou (R), Tex Fischer (R), Sarah Fowler Arthur (R), Marilyn John (R), Adam Mathews (R), Sharon Ray (R), David Thomas (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/25/2026
• Last Action: Referred to committee: General Government
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UT bill #SB0275 • Last Action 03/25/2026
State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a State-Endorsed Digital Identity Program, allowing 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 privacy, ensuring that their digital identity is managed responsibly and transparently. Key provisions include establishing a "Digital Identity Bill of Rights" that guarantees individuals' fundamental rights to manage their digital identity, the creation of a program manager to oversee the program's implementation, and the requirement for various state agencies and healthcare providers to accept this digital identity. The bill also outlines requirements for digital wallet providers, verifiers, and relying parties to ensure the secure and ethical handling of digital identity information, and it includes mechanisms for complaint resolution and auditing to maintain program integrity.
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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: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 63
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0072 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Criminal Use of Cryptocurrency Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes regulations for cryptocurrency kiosks and mandates specialized training for law enforcement. It amends existing law to include "Virtual Currency Kiosk Regulation" under the Division of Consumer Protection, defining terms like "virtual currency" (a digital representation of value not considered money) and "virtual currency kiosk" (an electronic terminal for exchanging virtual currency for money or other virtual currency). The bill sets daily transaction limits for these kiosks, requiring operators to provide clear disclosures about terms, conditions, and the fact that digital assets are not insured by federal entities, along with prominent fraud prevention warnings. Operators must also provide detailed receipts and maintain transaction records, cooperating with law enforcement investigations. Furthermore, the bill requires local law enforcement agencies to ensure at least one peace officer receives specialized cryptocurrency investigation training every three years, covering topics like tracing, evidence preservation, and legal requirements for warrants, and mandates quarterly reporting on cryptocurrency investigations to a state commission.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0185 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Carbon Credit Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to establish new regulations and oversight for carbon credits, which are defined as payments or financial compensation for reducing or preventing greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere, excluding certain industrial uses of carbon dioxide and water rights. The State Auditor will now be responsible for maintaining a list of reported carbon credit transaction information and reporting this data to a legislative subcommittee. Additionally, a new "Carbon Credit Litigation Fund" is created, managed by the Attorney General, to receive money from judgments, settlements, or compromises related to alleged violations of laws concerning the sale or marketing of carbon credits or violations of the new carbon credit transaction laws. This fund can be used to prevent federal mandates like cap-and-trade programs or mandatory emissions reporting, and to recover carbon credits lost through fraudulent sales. The bill also clarifies that state entities selling carbon credits must obtain a digital identification number and report specific transaction details to the State Auditor, and that any carbon credit created or purchased by a state entity remains under that entity's control.
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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: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0242 • Last Action 03/25/2026
Transportation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's transportation laws. It clarifies regulations for mobile businesses, such as food trucks, by preventing political subdivisions from completely prohibiting them in zones where food establishments are permitted or restricting their operation near restaurants, with an exception for temporary mass gatherings or special events. The bill also updates definitions related to vehicle registration and residency, and modifies vehicle registration fees, including the road usage charge for electric and commercial vehicles. Additionally, it allows motorcycles, school buses, and public transit vehicles to temporarily impede bike or parking lanes under specific circumstances, and clarifies rules for towing dispatch vendors and the reporting requirements for towed vehicles. The bill also addresses the use of local option sales taxes for transportation projects and makes changes to the funding and use of various transportation investment funds, including those for highway projects, commuter rail, and active transportation. Finally, it introduces new provisions for local highway mobility plans in Salt Lake City, requiring agreements with the Department of Transportation to categorize roads and manage highway reduction strategies.
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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: 9 • Votes: 12 • Actions: 92
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IL bill #HB5733 • Last Action 03/25/2026
FOIA-POLICE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to exempt certain law enforcement records from public disclosure, including video and audio recordings from in-car and body cameras that are shared between public bodies, and records related to the work of a law enforcement agency's threat assessment team. It also exempts criminal history records and personal information held by the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act. For public bodies receiving over 1,000 FOIA requests annually, the response time for requests involving video recordings is extended from 5 business days to 30 business days, and general response time extensions are increased from 5 to 10 business days. Additionally, the bill modifies fee structures for audio and video file requests, waiving the first 60 minutes of staff time for preparation and then charging based on the lowest-paid staff member's hourly wage, with a provision for victims or their families to be exempt from these fees. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Provides that records containing law enforcement in-car camera and officer-worn body camera video and audio recordings that a public body received from another public body are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that records concerning the work of the threat assessment team of a law enforcement agency are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that criminal history records are exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that personal and private information submitted to and maintained by the Illinois State Police under the Criminal Identification Act is exempt from inspection or copying under the Act. Provides that, if a public body received more than 1,000 requests under the Act in the preceding year, then (i) the public body shall either comply with or deny a request for a record that includes video records within 30 business days (rather than 5 business days) after its receipt of the request and (ii) the time for response to any request the public body receives may be extended by not more than 10 business days (rather than 5 business days) from the original due date for specified reasons. Provides that, if a request is made for an audio or video file that is maintained in an electronic format, then the public body may not charge for the first 60 minutes of staff time to prepare the response, including conducting necessary research regarding the request, as well as locating, collecting, reviewing, and redacting any responsive audio or video files. Provides that, after the first 60 minutes of staff time, the public body may charge the preparation costs of the public body's lowest paid staff member employed in a position that performs the work to prepare the response (rather than charging specified dollar amounts for specified megabytes of data). Makes technical and other changes. Effective January 1, 2027.
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• Introduced: 03/24/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Didech (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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NH bill #HB164 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 27
• Last Amended: 01/06/2025
• Last Action: Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 03/26/2026; Senate Journal 7
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HI bill #SB3016 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relating To Privacy.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates Hawaii's data breach notification law by expanding the definition of "personal information" to better protect individuals from identity theft and other harms. It introduces new definitions for "identifier," which includes common ways to identify someone online like a name, username, phone number, or email address, and "specified data element," which covers a broader range of sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, financial account details, biometric data, and health insurance numbers, though it excludes certain protected health information. The bill also clarifies that telecommunications carriers complying with specific federal regulations are considered compliant with Hawaii's data breach notification requirements, alongside financial institutions and healthcare providers already recognized as such. These changes are intended to make the law more comprehensive in addressing modern privacy risks, with an effective date of July 1, 3000.
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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 the State's data breach notification law. Includes telecommunications carriers subject to and in compliance with certain federal provisions among the businesses deemed compliant with this law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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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: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2).
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RI bill #H8119 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 9 : Brandon Potter (D)*, Jason Knight (D), Edith Ajello (D), David Morales (D), Matthew Dawson (D), Jose Batista (D), Carol McEntee (D), Leo Felix (D), David Place (R)
• 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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UT bill #HB0370 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Sex Offender Oversight Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance the oversight and monitoring of individuals registered as sex offenders. Key provisions include requiring sheriffs to comply with specific requirements for certain registered sex offenders, establishing a new monitoring program for sex offenders who cannot provide a residential address, and outlining procedures for obtaining arrest warrants for those who fail to comply with this monitoring program. The bill also clarifies responsibilities for law enforcement agencies, the Division of Adult Probation and Parole, and courts in managing and enforcing sex offender registration and monitoring requirements, including the creation of an online training program for individuals involved in sex offender registration and supervision.
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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: 4 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NY bill #A01410 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Requires entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under FOIL to periodically re-apply for the exception.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires entities that submit records to state agencies, which are currently exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), to periodically re-apply for that exemption. FOIL is a New York State law that grants the public the right to access government records. The bill amends existing law to stipulate that any request for an exemption must now specify the exact portions of the record to be exempted and state the reasons for the request, and importantly, must be for a defined period, not exceeding three years. Furthermore, before an exemption expires, the submitter must apply for a three-year extension, which the agency must review and either grant or deny, with the option for the submitter to appeal a denial. If an extension is not applied for, the exemption will automatically expire. The bill also clarifies that the submitter bears the burden of proving their entitlement to an exemption, while the agency must prove that a record falls within an exemption if they deny access. The term "agency" or "state agency" in this context refers to specific state departments, boards, bureaus, divisions, councils, offices, and public corporations where most members are appointed by the governor.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring entities that submit records to state agencies that are excepted from disclosure under the freedom of information law to periodically re-apply for the exception
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• Introduced: 01/09/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 4 : Linda Rosenthal (D)*, Harvey Epstein (D), Tony Simone (D), Phil Steck (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 01/09/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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NY bill #S00334 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Relates to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the legislature on their websites.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Public Officers Law to encourage government agencies and state legislative houses to proactively publish records of public interest on their websites. The legislation recognizes that technological advances have made it easier to disseminate public information and argues that government should leverage these capabilities to enhance transparency. Under the bill, agencies and legislative houses are directed to publish records that are already publicly available and deemed to be of substantial public interest, when they have the technological capability to do so. The bill includes protections to prevent the publication of records that would inappropriately invade personal privacy, and allows agencies to remove records from their websites when they are no longer of significant public interest or have reached the end of their legal retention period. The Committee on Open Government is tasked with creating regulations to implement these provisions, and the bill importantly does not limit agencies' existing abilities to publish records proactively. The legislation aims to make government more accessible and accountable by leveraging internet technologies to share public information more widely and efficiently.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to publishing records of public interest by agencies and the state legislature
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• Introduced: 12/24/2024
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : James Skoufis (D)*, Andrew Gounardes (D), Brad Hoylman (D), Robert Jackson (D), Liz Krueger (D), Kevin Parker (D), Jose Serrano (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
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UT bill #HB0481 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Transportation Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various transportation-related laws, including provisions concerning license plates, the repeal of the clean vehicle program, adjustments to the distribution frequency of road funding for class B and class C roads, and changes to the administration of local corridor preservation funds. Specifically, it amends definitions and procedures related to license plate designs and special group license plates, establishes a new Design Review Board to oversee license plate and identification card designs, and contracts with a designer for artistic assistance. The bill also repeals the clean vehicle program and associated decals, adjusts the frequency of road funding distributions to counties and municipalities, and modifies how local transportation corridor preservation funds are administered and used, including expanding eligible uses in certain counties. Additionally, it makes changes to the road usage charge program for alternative fuel vehicles, increasing rates and caps over time, and updates provisions regarding the confidentiality of certain transportation safety reports.
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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: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 89
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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WA bill #HB2508 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies 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. It expands the types of incidents the OII can investigate to include deaths that occur during or after any use of force by an officer, not just deadly force, if that force may have contributed to the death, 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 protections for health care information, and clarifies when involved agencies must notify the OII of an incident, particularly concerning deaths resulting from use of force. Furthermore, it defines what information related to OII investigations is considered confidential and exempt from public disclosure, such as investigative records until a prosecutor decides on charges, and non-investigative records that implicate an individual's privacy.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 04/01/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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MI bill #SB0807 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee Of The Whole
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UT bill #HB0289 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Child Sexual Abuse Material Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah statutes to expand the definition and scope of offenses related to child sexual abuse material, including introducing new categories like "apparent child sexual abuse material" and "obscene child sexual abuse material," which are defined as visual depictions of minors in sexually explicit conduct, whether real or generated by artificial intelligence, that are sufficiently realistic or offensive to be considered harmful. These changes impact various areas of law, including public library internet access policies to block such material, sheriff's duties regarding prisoner access to discovery, the handling and retention of such material by state departments, background checks for individuals with direct access to children or vulnerable adults, registration requirements for sex offenders, and penalties for possessing, distributing, or producing these materials. The bill also clarifies definitions within the Juvenile Code and updates provisions related to habitual violent offenders, repeat sex offenders, and adoption eligibility to incorporate these new categories of prohibited material, aiming to strengthen protections against child sexual abuse in various legal and public contexts.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0261 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Electronic Information Privacy Act Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Electronic Information Privacy Act by adding a definition for "subscriber record," which includes information held by electronic communication or remote computing service providers that reveals a customer's name, address, contact details, service history, payment methods, and other identifying information. It clarifies that law enforcement agencies generally need a search warrant based on probable cause to obtain electronic information, including location data, stored data, or transmitted data from electronic devices, or electronic information transmitted to service providers. The bill also outlines specific exceptions where warrants are not required, such as with informed consent, in emergencies involving imminent danger, or when information is inadvertently discovered and appears to relate to a felony or serious misdemeanor. Furthermore, it establishes rules for notifying individuals when their electronic information has been accessed via a warrant, allows for delayed notification under certain circumstances to protect investigations, and specifies that information obtained in violation of the act will be excluded as evidence, similar to violations of constitutional rights. The bill also introduces provisions for when law enforcement agencies can obtain electronic information from other jurisdictions or through interagency agreements, and clarifies that this chapter is the exclusive method for accessing such information, with exceptions for public records, employer rights, and information from specific organizations like the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0250 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Utah Retirement Plan Exchange
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 45
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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CA bill #AB2271 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Immigrant benefits: loss of income: federal DHS enforcement.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Immigration Enforcement Emergency Relief Program, administered by the Employment Development Department (EDD), to provide financial assistance to individuals who have lost earned income due to actions by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), such as arrests, detentions, or worksite disruptions, and who are not eligible for existing unemployment benefits. The program, funded by a new Immigration Enforcement Emergency Fund, will allow individuals to apply for benefits, which are calculated based on lost income and are capped at $450 per week for a maximum of 20 weeks, provided the Legislature appropriates the necessary funds. The bill also mandates that the EDD implement regulations by July 1, 2027, to govern the program, including application processes and safeguards for personal information, which will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this program is enacted as state law to provide benefits to otherwise ineligible immigrants, as permitted by federal law, and requires individuals applying for benefits to be informed that these payments are subject to federal income tax.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Division 8 (commencing with Section 11200) to the Labor Code, relating to benefits.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Robert Garcia (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Re-referred to Com. on INS.
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UT bill #HB0301 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Drug Recodification
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill technically reorganizes, revises, and clarifies provisions relating to drugs by updating references to various chapters and sections of Utah law. It amends existing statutes to reflect the recodification of controlled substances, moving them from Title 58, Chapter 37, Utah Controlled Substances Act, to Title 58, Chapter 37, Controlled Substances, and also incorporates references to Title 76, Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances, in various contexts, including offenses related to cannabis, drug paraphernalia, and imitation controlled substances. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions and cross-references within existing laws, ensuring consistency and clarity in the legal framework surrounding drugs and controlled substances.
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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: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0475 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Development Planning and Coordination Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous amendments across various sections of Utah law, primarily to update references to the "Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity" to "Governor's Office of Economic Development" (GOED). It also establishes the Economic Development Council, which will advise the GOED on strategic economic development objectives, provide recommendations to the Legislature, and coordinate economic development projects with regional or statewide impact. The bill also introduces reporting requirements for the council and the GOED to the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee. Additionally, it amends provisions related to participation in meetings with tribal leaders, the Bears Ears Visitor Center Advisory Committee, station area plan requirements, and various tax credits and economic development programs administered by the GOED.
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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: 6 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NY bill #A09340 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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 expand the circumstances under which a court can assess attorney's fees and litigation costs against a government agency in Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) cases. Specifically, the bill allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees and litigation costs when a requester substantially prevails in a FOIL request or when an agency fails to respond within the legally mandated timeframe. The bill also clarifies that courts must assess such fees if the agency had no reasonable basis for denying access to records. Additionally, the bill ensures that these provisions do not limit any other legal remedies available under civil practice law. The changes are intended to incentivize government agencies to be more transparent and responsive to public records requests by potentially imposing financial penalties for unjustified denials or delays. The bill will take effect on the first of September following its passage into law.
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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: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Thomas Schiavoni (D)*, Robert Carroll (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: reported referred to ways and means
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MO bill #SB1430 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 6
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Voted Do Pass S Emerging Issues and Professional Registration Committee
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UT bill #HB0325 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Government Records Classification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions related to the classification of government records, specifically by amending definitions and rules concerning public and private records. It clarifies what constitutes "classification" of records as public, private, controlled, protected, or exempt from disclosure. The bill also updates the definition of "initial contact report" by removing the requirement to include names of victims and instead focusing on the nature of initial actions taken by agencies. Furthermore, it revises the list of records considered public, notably removing documentation of compensation paid to contractors or private providers from the explicitly public list and instead including records documenting a governmental entity's receipt or expenditure of funds, such as financial accounts, budgets, vouchers, grants, financial reports, general ledgers, and compensation paid to contractors, vendors, or private providers. The bill also makes changes to what is considered private information, specifically adding that a taxpayer's receipt of certain property tax exemptions, deferrals, abatements, or relief is considered private. Finally, it sets an effective date for these changes.
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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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0230 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Offender Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, effective May 6, 2026, mandates that county jails, starting July 1, 2026, must assist inmates sentenced to at least six months in obtaining state-issued identification or driver licenses, informing them of the importance of these documents for employment upon release and offering to help them apply for or renew them, unless the inmate is not a U.S. citizen or lawful resident authorized to work. Additionally, substance abuse treatment programs will be required to disclose drug test results to eligible supervision employees (probation or parole officers, or corrections treatment staff) if requested and if the participant has signed a waiver allowing such disclosure, and the bill also makes several technical amendments to existing laws regarding driver license renewals, identification card contents, inmate transition and reentry services, department reporting requirements, and parole conditions, including updates to how drug test results are shared with probation and parole officers and treatment staff.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0195 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Workforce Development
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB1113 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of New Pennsylvanians within the Department of Community and Economic Development to support and integrate immigrants in Pennsylvania. The bill recognizes that immigrants play a crucial role in the state's economic and cultural growth, noting that foreign-born individuals have increased significantly since 2000 and contribute substantially to the state's economy through business revenue and spending power. The Office will serve multiple functions, including responding to immigration-related inquiries, analyzing trends, developing strategies to attract and retain immigrants, disseminating information about services and legal resources, and coordinating among state agencies and stakeholders. Additionally, the bill creates an Advisory Committee composed of both government officials and non-governmental representatives from various sectors like education, healthcare, workforce training, and immigration law. The committee will provide recommendations to the Governor and serve as a liaison for immigrant issues, with the goal of ensuring state government is accessible and responsive to immigrant needs. The Office will be funded through a restricted account, with no more than 5% of annual appropriations used for administrative costs, and the advisory committee will conduct at least one public hearing annually to gather input on immigrant integration. The bill aims to improve opportunities for immigrants and, by extension, enhance Pennsylvania's economic and social landscape.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers and duties; establishing the Office of New Pennsylvanians Restricted Account; and establishing the Advisory Committee to Office of New Pennsylvanians and providing for its powers, duties and membership.
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• Introduced: 04/02/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 29 : Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D)*, Joe Hohenstein (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Chris Rabb (D), Mary Isaacson (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Jessica Benham (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Tarik Khan (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Danielle Otten (D), Ben Waxman (D), Roni Green (D), Carol Kazeem (D), José Giral (D), Dan Frankel (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Gina Curry (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Maureen Madden (D), Heather Boyd (D), Rick Krajewski (D), Emily Kinkead (D), Napoleon Nelson (D), Jenn O'Mara (D), Lisa Borowski (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 04/04/2025
• Last Action: Removed from table
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UT bill #HB0361 • Last Action 03/24/2026
Elections Provisions Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various election laws, primarily by reorganizing and clarifying notice requirements for elections at the state, county, municipal, and special district levels. It introduces new sections to standardize election notices, including requirements for publishing information about offices to be filled, candidate filing periods, and election dates. The bill also updates provisions related to candidate declarations of candidacy, ballot preparation, and the process for filling vacancies in legislative offices. Additionally, it makes changes to county commission elections, special district election procedures, and the handling of election materials, while also repealing outdated sections and establishing a general effective date of May 6, 2026, with specific exceptions.
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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: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 65
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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OK bill #SB1535 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 8
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1535 (3-24-26) (HASTE) FS FA1 - SB1535 (3-24-26) (HASTE) FS FA1
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OK bill #SB1356 • Last Action 03/24/2026
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: 11
• Last Amended: 02/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB1356 (3-24-26) (BULLARD) FA3 - SB1356 (3-24-26) (BULLARD) FA3
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UT bill #SB0233 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Judicial Performance Evaluation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission, which is responsible for assessing judges' performance for retention elections. Key provisions include renumbering and reorganizing sections related to the commission's creation, membership, and operations, clarifying definitions for terms like "judge" and "meets or exceeds minimum performance standards," and establishing new rules for commission meetings, voting procedures, and disclosure of conflicts of interest. The bill also modifies how judicial performance surveys are conducted and what information they include, such as expanding the respondent pool and detailing specific evaluation categories like legal competence, impartiality, communication ability, judicial temperament, and administrative capacity. Additionally, it sets new certification standards for judges, including specific timelines for issuing opinions for Supreme Court justices and Court of Appeals judges, and mandates a study on whether the frequency of judges being overturned on appeal should be included in their evaluations, with a report due by November 1, 2026. The bill also clarifies that certain records related to individual commissioner votes and disclosed conflicts of interest are protected.
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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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 50
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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WI bill #AB172 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive consumer data protection regulations for businesses in Wisconsin that process personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or 25,000 consumers with over 50% of their revenue from selling personal data. The bill provides consumers with several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, access and correct their data, request deletion of their data, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain types of data processing. Controllers (businesses that determine the purpose of data processing) must provide clear privacy notices, establish secure methods for consumers to submit requests, and respond to consumer requests within 45 days. The bill requires controllers to limit data collection to what is necessary, implement data security practices, and obtain consent before processing sensitive data. Processors (entities processing data on behalf of controllers) must adhere to specific contractual requirements and assist controllers in meeting their obligations. The bill mandates regular data protection assessments for certain processing activities and provides exemptions for specific types of data and processing purposes. Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Justice, with potential civil forfeitures of up to $10,000 per violation. Importantly, the bill preempts local ordinances from regulating data collection, processing, or sales, and does not create a private right of action for consumers. The regulations will take effect on July 1, 2027, with some provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2031.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for controllers and processors of the personal data of consumers. The bill defines a XcontrollerY as a person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, and the bill applies to controllers that control or process the personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or that control or process the personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over 50 percent of their gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Under the bill, Xpersonal dataY means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual except for publicly available information. The bill provides consumers with the following rights regarding their personal data: 1) to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer[s personal data and to access the personal data; 2) to correct inaccuracies in the consumer[s personal data; 3) to require a controller to delete personal data provided by or about the consumer; 4) to obtain a copy of the personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller; and 5) to opt out of the processing of the consumer[s personal data for targeted advertising; the sale of the consumer[s personal data; and certain forms of automated processing of the consumer[s personal data. These rights are subject to certain exceptions specified in the bill. Controllers may not discriminate against a consumer for exercising rights under the bill, including by charging different prices for goods or providing a different level of quality of goods or services. A controller must establish one or more secure and reliable means for consumers to submit a request to exercise their consumer rights under the bill. Such means must include a clear and conspicuous link on the controller[s website to a webpage that enables a consumer or an agent of a consumer to opt out of the targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data and, on or after July 1, 2028, an opt-out preference signal sent, with a consumer[s intent, by a platform, technology, or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer[s intent to opt out of any processing of the consumer[s personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data. The bill requires controllers to respond to consumers[ requests to invoke rights under the bill without undue delay. If a controller declines to take action regarding a consumer[s request, the controller must inform the consumer of its justification without undue delay. The bill also requires that information provided in response to a consumer[s request be provided free of charge once annually per consumer. Controllers must also establish processes for consumers to appeal a refusal to take action on a consumer[s request. Within 60 days of receiving an appeal, a controller must inform the consumer in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for its decisions. If the appeal is denied, the controller must provide the consumer with a method through which the consumer can contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to submit a complaint. Under the bill, a controller must provide consumers with a privacy notice that discloses the categories of personal data processed by the controller; the purpose of processing the personal data; the categories of third parties, if any, with whom the controller shares personal data; the categories of personal data that the controller shares with third parties; and information about how consumers may exercise their rights under the bill. Controllers may not collect or process personal data for purposes that are not relevant to or reasonably necessary for the purposes disclosed in the privacy notice. The bill[s requirements do not restrict a controller[s ability to collect, use, or retain data for conducting internal research, effectuating a product recall, identifying and repairing technical errors, or performing internal operations that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations or reasonably anticipated on the basis of a consumer[s relationship with the controller. Persons that process personal data on behalf of a controller must adhere to a contract between the controller and the processor, and such contracts must satisfy certain requirements specified in the bill. The bill also requires controllers to conduct data protection assessments related to certain activities, including processing personal data for targeted advertising, selling personal data, processing personal data for profiling purposes, and processing sensitive data, as defined in the bill. DATCP may request that a controller disclose a data protection assessment that is relevant to an investigation being conducted by DATCP. DATCP and the Department of Justice have exclusive authority to enforce violations of the bill[s requirements. A controller or processor that violates the bill[s requirements is subject to a forfeiture of up to $10,000 per violation, and DATCP or DOJ may recover reasonable investigation and litigation expenses incurred. During the time between the bill[s effective date and July 1, 2031, before bringing an action to enforce the bill[s requirements, DATCP or DOJ must first provide a controller or processor with a written notice identifying the violations. If within 30 days of receiving the notice the controller or processor cures the violation and provides DATCP or DOJ with an express written statement that the violation is cured and that no such further violations will occur, then DATCP or DOJ may not bring an action against the controller or processor. The bill also prohibits cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the collection, processing, or sale of personal data. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 04/09/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 32 : Shannon Zimmerman (R)*, Shae Sortwell (R)*, Scott Allen (R)*, David Armstrong (R)*, Elijah Behnke (R)*, Barbara Dittrich (R)*, Cindi Duchow (R)*, Joy Goeben (R)*, Nate Gustafson (R)*, Dan Knodl (R)*, Rob Kreibich (R)*, Scott Krug (R)*, Anthony Kurtz (R)*, Dave Maxey (R)*, Paul Melotik (R)*, Dave Murphy (R)*, Jeff Mursau (R)*, Amanda Nedweski (R)*, Jerry O'Connor (R)*, William Penterman (R)*, Jim Piwowarczyk (R)*, Treig Pronschinske (R)*, Pat Snyder (R)*, David Steffen (R)*, Paul Tittl (R)*, Ron Tusler (R)*, Robert Wittke (R)*, Clint Moses (R)*, Romaine Quinn (R), Steve Nass (R), Kelda Roys (D), Howard Marklein (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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IL bill #SB1826 • Last Action 03/23/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 6 : Mike Porfirio (D)*, Lakesia Collins (D), Graciela Guzmán (D), Mary Edly-Allen (D), Rachel Ventura (D), Rob Martwick (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 02/06/2025
• Last Action: Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert F. Martwick
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UT bill #SB0321 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Municipal Election Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing laws regarding municipal election campaign finance reporting to require candidates to file annual year-end summary reports detailing their campaign account's ending balance, total contributions and expenditures for the previous year, and any previously unreported contributions or expenditures, until their campaign account is officially dissolved. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "candidate" and "personal use expenditure" and establishes penalties, including a $100 fine for late filing of the year-end report, with provisions for candidates to contest the fine. Furthermore, it outlines the process for a candidate to terminate their reporting duty by filing a statement of account dissolution, confirming no remaining funds and attaching a final zero-balance report, and specifies how any remaining campaign funds must be disposed of before dissolution.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0276 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Veteran Organization Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of Utah law to expand the types of organizations that can be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) or (19) of the Internal Revenue Code, which are organizations that are exempt from federal income taxation. Specifically, it allows organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code, which pertains to certain veterans' organizations, to be recognized alongside 501(c)(3) organizations in various contexts, including receiving donations from candidates with unknown anonymous contributions, being eligible for certain tax exemptions for religious or charitable institutions, receiving distributions from the Utah Housing Opportunity Restricted Account, acquiring federal surplus property, being considered a public purpose nonprofit entity, receiving grants as a nonprofit entity, and receiving funds for individual development accounts, qualified emergency food agencies, and from the sale of confiscated firearms. The bill also makes conforming changes to definitions and reporting requirements across different areas of law, such as campaign finance, housing, and public safety.
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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: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 41
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB96 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In sale of property, providing for delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Real Estate Tax Sale Law to create a voluntary notification system for older adults (defined as individuals 60 years or older) who have delinquent real estate taxes. The Department of Community and Economic Development will develop a designation form that allows property owners to assign a designated individual (such as a next of kin, guardian, or legal representative) to receive tax delinquency notifications if the owner has limited ability to manage such notices or chooses to have someone else receive them. The form will collect detailed information about the property owner and the designated individual, and requires verification of the designated person's relationship to the owner. Once a completed form is submitted to the county bureau and taxing district, both the owner and designated individual will receive tax delinquency notifications. The owner can rescind this designation at any time by providing written notice. The bill also ensures the confidentiality of these forms and specifies that they are not subject to public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law. The primary goal is to help older adults manage real estate tax communications by allowing them to designate a trusted person to receive important financial notices on their behalf.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of July 7, 1947 (P.L.1368, No.542), entitled "An act amending, revising and consolidating the laws relating to delinquent county, city, except of the first and second class and second class A, borough, town, township, school district, except of the first class and school districts within cities of the second class A, and institution district taxes, providing when, how and upon what property, and to what extent liens shall be allowed for such taxes, the return and entering of claims therefor; the collection and adjudication of such claims, sales of real property, including seated and unseated lands, subject to the lien of such tax claims; the disposition of the proceeds thereof, including State taxes and municipal claims recovered and the redemption of property; providing for the discharge and divestiture by certain tax sales of all estates in property and of mortgages and liens on such property, and the proceedings therefor; creating a Tax Claim Bureau in each county, except counties of the first and second class, to act as agent for taxing districts; defining its powers and duties, including sales of property, the management of property taken in sequestration, and the management, sale and disposition of property heretofore sold to the county commissioners, taxing districts and trustees at tax sales; providing a method for the service of process and notices; imposing duties on taxing districts and their officers and on tax collectors, and certain expenses on counties and for their reimbursement by taxing districts; and repealing existing laws," in sale of property, providing for older <-- adults and delinquent real estate tax notification to designated individual; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.
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• Introduced: 01/10/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 31 : Chris Pielli (D)*, Ben Sanchez (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Dave Madsen (D), James Prokopiak (D), Tarik Khan (D), Malcolm Kenyatta (D), José Giral (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Steve Samuelson (D), Perry Warren (D), Bob Freeman (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Justin Fleming (D), Danielle Otten (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Dan Williams (D), Jim Haddock (D), Eddie Pashinski (D), Tim Twardzik (R), Darisha Parker (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Roni Green (D), John Inglis (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Jeremy Shaffer (R), Joseph Webster (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 20
• Last Amended: 05/07/2025
• Last Action: Re-reported as committed
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WI bill #SB978 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: Dead
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: 5
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WI bill #SB1138 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits the sale or distribution of products containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are chemicals deliberately added to products for a specific function, starting with certain items like food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings on January 1, 2032, and expanding to all products containing intentionally added PFAS on January 1, 2038, with exceptions for unavoidable uses identified by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and for products where federal law preempts state regulation, medical devices, or used products, and also requires manufacturers to report information about PFAS in their products to the DNR and allows the DNR to request testing results, with violations resulting in a civil forfeiture of $100 per product per day.
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Bill Summary: Beginning January 1, 2032, this bill prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings. The bill prohibits the sale or distribution of all products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2038. The bill provides certain exemptions to this ban, including by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to identify, by rule, products in which the use of PFAS is an unavoidable use. The bill allows DNR to require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. A person that violates the prohibition on sales and distribution is subject to a civil forfeiture of $100 for each violating product, for each day that the violation continues. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/23/2026
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Brad Pfaff (D)*, Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)*, Lori Palmeri (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WI bill #SB166 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Consumer data protection and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive consumer data protection requirements for businesses that process personal data in Wisconsin. The bill applies to controllers (entities that determine the purpose and means of processing personal data) that handle data for at least 100,000 consumers or at least 25,000 consumers while deriving over 50% of their revenue from selling personal data. Consumers are granted several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, access and correct their data, request deletion of their data, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain automated processing. Controllers must provide clear, accessible privacy notices, establish secure methods for consumers to submit requests, and cannot discriminate against consumers who exercise their rights. The bill requires controllers to limit data collection to what is necessary, obtain consent for sensitive data processing, and implement reasonable data security practices. Enforcement is exclusively handled by the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection and the Department of Justice, with potential fines up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also preempts local governments from creating their own data protection ordinances and includes various exemptions for certain types of organizations and data, such as healthcare entities, financial institutions, and nonprofits. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2027, with some provisions becoming effective on July 1, 2031.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for controllers and processors of the personal data of consumers. The bill defines a XcontrollerY as a person that, alone or jointly with others, determines the purpose and means of processing personal data, and the bill applies to controllers that control or process the personal data of at least 100,000 consumers or that control or process the personal data of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over 50 percent of their gross revenue from the sale of personal data. Under the bill, Xpersonal dataY means any information that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual except for publicly available information. The bill provides consumers with the following rights regarding their personal data: 1) to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer[s personal data and to access the personal data; 2) to correct inaccuracies in the consumer[s personal data; 3) to require a controller to delete personal data provided by or about the consumer; 4) to obtain a copy of the personal data that the consumer previously provided to the controller; and 5) to opt out of the processing of the consumer[s personal data for targeted advertising; the sale of the consumer[s personal data; and certain forms of automated processing of the consumer[s personal data. These LRB-2468/1 MDE:cdc&emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 166 rights are subject to certain exceptions specified in the bill. Controllers may not discriminate against a consumer for exercising rights under the bill, including by charging different prices for goods or providing a different level of quality of goods or services. A controller must establish one or more secure and reliable means for consumers to submit a request to exercise their consumer rights under the bill. Such means must include a clear and conspicuous link on the controller[s website to a webpage that enables a consumer or an agent of a consumer to opt out of the targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data and, on or after July 1, 2028, an opt-out preference signal sent, with a consumer[s intent, by a platform, technology, or mechanism to the controller indicating the consumer[s intent to opt out of any processing of the consumer[s personal data for the purpose of targeted advertising or sale of the consumer[s personal data. The bill requires controllers to respond to consumers[ requests to invoke rights under the bill without undue delay. If a controller declines to take action regarding a consumer[s request, the controller must inform the consumer of its justification without undue delay. The bill also requires that information provided in response to a consumer[s request be provided free of charge once annually per consumer. Controllers must also establish processes for consumers to appeal a refusal to take action on a consumer[s request. Within 60 days of receiving an appeal, a controller must inform the consumer in writing of any action taken or not taken in response to the appeal, including a written explanation of the reasons for its decisions. If the appeal is denied, the controller must provide the consumer with a method through which the consumer can contact the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to submit a complaint. Under the bill, a controller must provide consumers with a privacy notice that discloses the categories of personal data processed by the controller; the purpose of processing the personal data; the categories of third parties, if any, with whom the controller shares personal data; the categories of personal data that the controller shares with third parties; and information about how consumers may exercise their rights under the bill. Controllers may not collect or process personal data for purposes that are not relevant to or reasonably necessary for the purposes disclosed in the privacy notice. The bill[s requirements do not restrict a controller[s ability to collect, use, or retain data for conducting internal research, effectuating a product recall, identifying and repairing technical errors, or performing internal operations that are reasonably aligned with consumer expectations or reasonably anticipated on the basis of a consumer[s relationship with the controller. Persons that process personal data on behalf of a controller must adhere to a contract between the controller and the processor, and such contracts must satisfy certain requirements specified in the bill. The bill also requires controllers to conduct data protection assessments related to certain activities, including processing personal data for targeted advertising, selling personal data, processing personal data for profiling purposes, and processing sensitive data, as defined in LRB-2468/1 MDE:cdc&emw 2025 - 2026 Legislature SENATE BILL 166 the bill. DATCP may request that a controller disclose a data protection assessment that is relevant to an investigation being conducted by DATCP. DATCP and the Department of Justice have exclusive authority to enforce violations of the bill[s requirements. A controller or processor that violates the bill[s requirements is subject to a forfeiture of up to $10,000 per violation, and DATCP or DOJ may recover reasonable investigation and litigation expenses incurred. During the time between the bill[s effective date and July 1, 2031, before bringing an action to enforce the bill[s requirements, DATCP or DOJ must first provide a controller or processor with a written notice identifying the violations. If within 30 days of receiving the notice the controller or processor cures the violation and provides DATCP or DOJ with an express written statement that the violation is cured and that no such further violations will occur, then DATCP or DOJ may not bring an action against the controller or processor. The bill also prohibits cities, villages, towns, and counties from enacting or enforcing ordinances that regulate the collection, processing, or sale of personal data. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/27/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 32 : Romaine Quinn (R)*, Steve Nass (R)*, Kelda Roys (D)*, Howard Marklein (R)*, Shannon Zimmerman (R), Shae Sortwell (R), Scott Allen (R), David Armstrong (R), Elijah Behnke (R), Barbara Dittrich (R), Cindi Duchow (R), Joy Goeben (R), Nate Gustafson (R), Dan Knodl (R), Rob Kreibich (R), Scott Krug (R), Anthony Kurtz (R), Dave Maxey (R), Paul Melotik (R), Dave Murphy (R), Jeff Mursau (R), Amanda Nedweski (R), Jerry O'Connor (R), William Penterman (R), Jim Piwowarczyk (R), Treig Pronschinske (R), Pat Snyder (R), David Steffen (R), Paul Tittl (R), Ron Tusler (R), Robert Wittke (R), Clint Moses (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/27/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WI bill #AB1191 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Banning products containing intentionally added PFAS and providing a penalty," aims to phase out the use of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of man-made chemicals, in various consumer products. Beginning January 1, 2032, the sale or distribution of specific items like food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings containing intentionally added PFAS will be prohibited. PFAS are chemicals deliberately added to products to provide specific functions, such as stain or water resistance. The bill further expands this ban to all products containing intentionally added PFAS starting January 1, 2038, with some exceptions. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) can grant exemptions for "unavoidable uses" of PFAS, defined as uses that are beneficial to public health, safety, or the environment and for which no safer alternatives exist. The DNR can also require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. Violators of these prohibitions will face a civil penalty of $100 for each violating product per day the violation continues.
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Bill Summary: Beginning January 1, 2032, this bill prohibits the sale or distribution of certain products that contain intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including food packaging, cleaning products, cosmetics, and textile furnishings. The bill prohibits the sale or distribution of all products containing intentionally added PFAS beginning January 1, 2038. The bill provides certain exemptions to this ban, including by allowing the Department of Natural Resources to identify, by rule, products in which the use of PFAS is an unavoidable use. The bill allows DNR to require manufacturers to test certain products for PFAS. A person that violates the prohibition on sales and distribution is subject to a civil forfeiture of $100 for each violating product, for each day that the violation continues. For further information see the state fiscal estimate, which will be printed as an appendix to this bill.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lori Palmeri (D)*, Brad Pfaff (D), Jodi Habush Sinykin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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PA bill #HB289 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates radon testing in all school buildings, requiring initial testing within one year of the bill's effective date or building completion, whichever is later, and subsequent retesting every five years or sooner if major renovations occur, or every two years if radon levels are found to be at or above four picocuries per liter of air. Radon testing and mitigation must be performed by individuals certified under the "Radon Certification Act," and mitigation systems must meet specific industry standards. Results of testing and mitigation plans must be publicly reported, including to governing bodies, parents' organizations, and teachers' unions, and posted online. New school buildings will be required to incorporate radon-resistant construction techniques. The bill also allocates $27 million to the School Environmental Repairs Program to reimburse school entities for 75% of the documented costs for initial testing and radon mitigation, with a prioritization for economically disadvantaged school entities for mitigation reimbursements.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An <-- act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in grounds and buildings, providing for radon testing.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2025
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Tim Briggs (D)*, Jason Ortitay (R), José Giral (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Chris Pielli (D), Jim Haddock (D), Bob Freeman (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Andrew Kuzma (R), Kyle Donahue (D), Mike Schlossberg (D), Ed Neilson (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Elizabeth Fiedler (D), Melissa Shusterman (D), Dan Deasy (D), Roni Green (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Valerie Gaydos (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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MN bill #SF3665 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Unemployment insurance judges and paid leave judges designation as judicial officials provision and unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges exclusion from protections related to personal information in real property records provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill designates judges and employees of the Unemployment Insurance and Paid Leave Appeals Divisions within the Department of Employment and Economic Development as "judicial officials," meaning they will now be included in the definition of individuals whose personal information is protected in real property records. However, the bill simultaneously excludes these same unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from the protections afforded to judicial officials regarding their personal information in real property records, meaning their residential addresses and certain other personal details will no longer be shielded from public view in these records. This change is being made to Minnesota Statutes, specifically sections related to the definition of judicial officials and protections for personal information in real property records.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to economic development; designating unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges as judicial officials; excluding unemployment insurance judges and paid leave appeals judges from protections related to personal information in real property records; amending Minnesota Statutes 2025 Supplement, sections 480.40, subdivision 1; 480.50, 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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Second reading
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OK bill #HB1860 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Confidential records; requiring certain victim photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board be kept confidential; clemency; Open Records Act; clemency hearing packets; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections for victims and their families by requiring confidentiality of crime scene and autopsy photographs during clemency hearings before the Pardon and Parole Board. Specifically, the legislation mandates that parties submit two separate clemency hearing packets: one for public view that excludes sensitive photographs, and another for the Board and Governor that includes all materials, including autopsy and crime scene images depicting victims. The bill amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act to add crime scene and autopsy photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board to the list of confidential records that are not accessible to the public. The Pardon and Parole Board is given the authority to seal any materials in the public packet that might infringe on a victim's privacy, as determined by a majority vote of the Board members. The Governor will receive the complete packet with all photographs, while the public packet will be redacted to protect victims' dignity. This legislation aims to balance the public's right to information with the need to protect victims and their families from potentially traumatizing visual evidence during clemency proceedings. The new law is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to confidential records; prescribing right of victims to confidentiality of certain crime scene and autopsy photographs; prohibiting public access to certain photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board; amending 51 O.S. 2021, Section 24A.5, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 116, O.S.L. 2024 (51 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 24A.5), which relates to the Open Records Act; adding certain victim photographs to list of confidential records; prohibiting certain victim photographs submitted to the Board from being presented to the public; requiring parties to submit two separate clemency hearing packets to the Board; clarifying contents for each packet; allowing Board to seal certain records; clarifying which packet the Governor will receive; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Eric Roberts (R)*, Todd Gollihare (R)*
• Versions: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 04/09/2025
• Last Action: Senate Floor HB1860 (3-23-26) (GOLLIHARE) FA2 - HB1860 (3-23-26) (GOLLIHARE) FA2
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MN bill #HF3476 • Last Action 03/23/2026
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: 12 : Tina Liebling (D)*, Robert Bierman (D), Andy Smith (D), Erin Koegel (D), Jess Hanson (D), Samantha Sencer-Mura (D), Liish Kozlowski (D), Sandra Feist (D), Heather Keeler (D), Kaela Berg (D), Kristi Pursell (D), Katie Jones (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Author added Jones
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UT bill #SB0283 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Court Fees and Administration Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies various provisions of Utah law related to court fees and administrative procedures, including changes to how court bailiffs are contracted and paid, and clarifies that contracts for bailiff and security services must not exceed legislative appropriations. It also updates the uniform fine schedule for offenses, allowing for annual review by the Judicial Council, and clarifies that courts retain discretion in imposing fines. The bill expands the opportunity for defendants to perform compensatory service in lieu of paying fines, and provides clearer instructions on how this service is reported and credited. Additionally, it allows for plea in abeyance agreements, which are arrangements where a defendant agrees to fulfill certain conditions to have their case dismissed or reduced, to be entered into without a personal appearance in cases where a defendant can voluntarily pay a recommended fine. The bill also adjusts various civil filing fees for courts of record and justice courts, increases the fee for using the Online Court Assistance Program when filing certain documents, and modifies the funding and use of the Court Security Account and the security surcharge assessed on convictions.
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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: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 52
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0323 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Criminal and Juvenile Justice Recodification
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill recodifies and amends provisions related to criminal and juvenile justice by transferring responsibilities from the Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice to the newly created Department of Criminal Justice, effective July 1, 2026. It also makes numerous conforming changes throughout the Utah Code to reflect this departmental shift and updates various definitions and reporting requirements. Key changes include the transfer of duties related to recidivism reporting, the administration of grant programs for law enforcement and victim services, and the oversight of various advisory and coordinating committees to the new Department of Criminal Justice. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions and procedures within the criminal and juvenile justice system, including those related to pretrial release programs, juvenile justice reforms, and the Safe at Home program, while also repealing certain outdated provisions and coordinating with other legislative measures.
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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: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2128 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Authorizing the commissioner of insurance to select and announce the version of certain instructions, calculations and documents in effect for the upcoming calendar year and cause such announcement to be published in the Kansas register, allowing certain life insurers to follow health financial reports and adopting certain provisions from the national association of insurance commissioners holding company system regulatory act relating to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Kansas Insurance Commissioner to select and announce the version of certain insurance-related instructions, calculations, and documents that will be in effect for the upcoming calendar year, with the announcement to be published in the Kansas Register by December 1st each year. The bill updates several sections of Kansas insurance law, focusing on three main areas: (1) establishing procedures for the commissioner to specify which National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) instructions will be used for risk-based capital calculations and other financial reporting, (2) expanding exemptions for certain types of insurance entities and self-funded health plans, and (3) introducing new provisions related to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing for insurance holding companies. The bill adds requirements for insurers to file group capital calculations and liquidity stress test results, while also establishing strict confidentiality rules around these financial documents. Additionally, the bill updates definitions related to health benefit plans and insurance entities, clarifying the scope of various insurance regulations. These changes aim to modernize Kansas insurance regulations, align them more closely with national standards, and provide the Insurance Commissioner with more flexible tools for overseeing insurance companies and holding systems.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning insurance; relating to the regulation thereof; authorizing the commissioner of insurance to select and announce the version of certain instructions, calculations and documents in effect for the upcoming calendar year and cause such announcement to be published in the Kansas register; allowing certain life insurers to follow health financial reports; adopting certain provisions from the national association of insurance commissioners holding company system regulatory act relating to group capital calculations and liquidity stress testing; exempting certain entities from state regulation as health benefit plans; amending K.S.A. 40-202, 40-2d01, 40-3302, 40-3305, 40-3306, 40-3307 and, 40-3308 and 40-4602 and K.S.A. 2024 Supp. 40-2c01 and repealing the existing sections; also repealing K.S.A. 40- 249 and 40-2c29.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Insurance
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 03/19/2025
• Last Action: House Representative Estes, Representative McNorton, and Representative Stogsdill are appointed to replace Representative Sutton, Representative Bergkamp, and Representative Neighbor on the Conference Committee
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WI bill #AB1161 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online services accessed by minors, minors’ personal data, and granting rule-making authority.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for businesses that provide online services to minors, defining a "covered business" as one operating in the state, earning most revenue from online services, likely accessed by individuals under 18, collecting personal data, and controlling how that data is processed. It prohibits these businesses from collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining unnecessary personal data from minors, using previously collected data for new purposes, or allowing monitoring or tracking of minors without a conspicuous signal. The bill also restricts using minors' data for media recommendations, prohibits late-night push notifications, and mandates a minimum duty of care to prevent emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination against minors. Furthermore, it requires default privacy settings to be set to the highest level, prohibits easy ways to lower privacy settings, and mandates tools for minors to request account deletion, with all these provisions taking effect on January 1, 2027.
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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 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 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: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 24 : 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)*, Robyn Vining (D)*, Jeff Smith (D), Dianne Hesselbein (D), Kelda Roys (D), Jamie Wall (D), Mark Spreitzer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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WA bill #HB2384 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Increasing regulatory oversight of continuing care retirement communities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill enhances 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 that includes an entrance fee. Key provisions include requiring CCRCs offering "life care contracts" (contracts for life or over a year, with an entrance fee that covers recurring charges regardless of care setting) to submit actuarial analyses to the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) for review, starting July 1, 2027. The OIC will establish standards for reviewing these analyses to ensure CCRCs can meet their long-term financial obligations under moderately adverse conditions. The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) will base registration decisions on the completeness of applications and the receipt of a satisfactory actuarial review from the OIC. The bill also clarifies that information submitted for actuarial review is confidential and outlines the OIC's authority to perform these reviews and handle appeals. Additionally, the OIC is tasked with preparing a report by December 1, 2026, on the implementation of these new requirements, including recommendations for an independent review process and a fee structure, with this reporting section expiring on January 1, 2028.
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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; 5 creating a new section; providing an effective date; and providing an 6 expiration date. 7
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026*.
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UT bill #HB0186 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Judicial Conduct Commission Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to the Judicial Conduct Commission, which is responsible for investigating allegations of misconduct against judges. Firstly, it amends a section of law to clarify that records created or maintained for investigations by the Judicial Conduct Commission are protected, meaning they are not publicly accessible, similar to records for the Prosecutor Conduct Commission. Secondly, it introduces a new requirement that if a prosecuting attorney files charges against a judge, they must immediately file a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Commission, and it also clarifies procedures for when a judge is placed on administrative leave due to criminal allegations, including when the Judicial Conduct Commission is not required to make a separate referral if a complaint has already been filed by the Administrative Office of the Courts or a prosecuting attorney. Finally, the bill mandates that the Judicial Conduct Commission must provide an annual report to the Judiciary Interim Committee detailing the number of complaints received and resolved, descriptions of informal resolutions and final orders, and the publication of its activities, while ensuring no personally identifying information about judges is included in these reports unless it's already part of a public Supreme Court order.
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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: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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ME bill #LD2153 • Last Action 03/23/2026
An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill transfers the responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources, effectively dissolving the former office and consolidating its functions within the latter. This change involves numerous amendments to existing laws, replacing references to the "Governor's Energy Office" with "Department of Energy Resources" or "Commissioner of Energy Resources" across various statutes related to energy planning, resource management, renewable energy development, offshore wind projects, and energy efficiency programs. The bill also makes conforming changes to salary ranges and executive department structures to reflect this organizational shift.
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Bill Summary: An Act to Transfer the Responsibilities of the Governor's Energy Office to the Department of Energy Resources
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Melanie Sachs (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 32
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor's Action: Signed, Mar 23, 2026
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WI bill #AB50 • Last Action 03/23/2026
State finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill is a comprehensive budget bill for Wisconsin's 2025-2027 fiscal biennium that covers a wide range of policy areas and appropriations. Here's a summary of key provisions: The bill makes significant changes across multiple areas of state government, including: Agriculture: Provides grants for biodigester operators, dairy agriculture resilience, farm-to-school programs, and supports for agricultural producers. Creates new programs like a transition to grass pilot program and value-added agricultural practices support. Economic Development: Expands workforce housing initiatives, creates grants for small businesses, provides support for main street revitalization, and increases funding for various economic development programs. Education: Increases per-pupil aid, expands special education funding, creates new grants for school mental health services, computer science education, and financial literacy. Modifies parental choice and special needs scholarship programs. Healthcare: Expands Medicaid coverage, extends postpartum medical assistance, creates a Prescription Drug Affordability Review Board, and provides various health-related grants. Elections: Facilitates voter registration, creates an Office of Election Transparency and Compliance, modifies special election procedures, and establishes a voter bill of rights. Workforce and Employment: Expands paid family and medical leave, increases minimum wage study, creates new worker protections, and modifies various employment regulations. Marijuana: Legalizes marijuana possession for adults, creates a regulatory framework for sales, and establishes provisions for medical marijuana. The bill also includes numerous appropriations, tax changes, bonding authorizations, and policy modifications across state government. It represents a comprehensive approach to budgeting and policy-making for Wisconsin for the 2025-2027 fiscal period.
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Bill Summary: An Act; Relating to: state finances and appropriations, constituting the executive budget act of the 2025 legislature. (FE)
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• Introduced: 02/18/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Finance
• Versions: 0 • Votes: 24 • Actions: 123
• Last Amended: 02/18/2025
• Last Action: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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KS bill #SB299 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Requiring the supreme court nominating commission to release certain records under the Kansas open records act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Kansas law to require the Supreme Court Nominating Commission, which is responsible for recommending candidates for the state's Supreme Court, to make most of its records public under the Kansas Open Records Act, a law that generally grants the public access to government records. Specifically, the bill mandates that all records of the commission, including the names and cities of residence of individuals nominated for the commission or its chairperson, must be disclosed. However, it carves out an exception, allowing the commission to keep confidential sensitive financial information or background check details of applicants or nominees for judicial office. The bill also clarifies that no rule adopted by the commission or the Kansas Supreme Court can prevent the disclosure of these records, overriding any previous discretion the commission might have had to withhold them under other exceptions to public disclosure.
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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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Senate Approved by Governor on Friday, March 20, 2026
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NY bill #A07796 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Provides for accessing records under the freedom of information law including notification procedures and the release of names of natural persons and residential addresses.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the New York Public Officers Law to improve the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) procedures for accessing government records. The bill clarifies and expands regulations around record requests, including provisions that prohibit agencies from denying requests due to staffing limitations or voluminous nature, and allows agencies to engage outside professional services to help fulfill requests. The bill introduces new requirements for agencies when handling record requests, such as providing a written explanation if they cannot respond within 20 business days and specifying a date when a determination will be made. It also adds provisions regarding the handling of lists containing names of natural persons and residential addresses, requiring requestors to certify they will not use such lists for solicitation or fundraising purposes. Additionally, the bill mandates that state agencies with websites must provide online submission options for record requests and requires agencies to retrieve electronic records when doing so is more efficient than manual retrieval. The changes aim to make government records more accessible and streamline the FOIL request process by providing clearer guidelines and expectations for both requestors and government agencies.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to accessing records under the freedom of information law
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• Introduced: 04/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 9 : Anna Kelles (D)*, Jo Anne Simon (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Yudelka Tapia (D), Steve Stern (D), Maryjane Shimsky (D), Alicia Hyndman (D), Nily Rozic (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 04/11/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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UT bill #HB0057 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Motor Vehicle Division Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's motor vehicle laws, primarily focusing on standardizing definitions and updating registration requirements. Key changes include redefining "gross laden weight" to "gross vehicle weight rating" (GVWR) throughout the statutes, which is the maximum weight a vehicle can carry as reported by the manufacturer. It also introduces "shipping weight" as the manufacturer's reported weight without optional equipment, which will be used for certain trailer classifications. The bill exempts street-legal all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) from certain registration requirements and clarifies their operational rules. Additionally, it corrects a sales tax earmark related to motorcycles and makes various technical and cleanup changes to existing laws, such as updating references to federal regulations and clarifying definitions for different vehicle types and licensing requirements.
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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: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NY bill #S01239 • Last Action 03/23/2026
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, known as the "Food Safety and Chemical Disclosure Act," prohibits the use of certain food additives and color additives, specifically FD&C Red No. 3, potassium bromate, and propylparaben, in food intended for human consumption, with a grace period for existing stock in retail establishments. It also establishes new reporting requirements for substances that are "GRAS" (generally recognized as safe), meaning they are considered safe for use in food by qualified experts based on scientific evidence or historical use. Manufacturers and distributors will need to submit detailed reports about these GRAS substances, including their identity, intended use, and safety data, which will be made publicly available in a searchable online database. Importantly, in any legal action to enforce compliance with these provisions, the federal Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recognition of a substance as safe cannot be used as a defense, and the bill clarifies that data supporting GRAS status must be publicly available, not trade secrets.
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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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 17 : 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), Jack Martins (R), 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: 7 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 37
• Last Amended: 01/08/2025
• Last Action: referred to ways and means
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UT bill #HB0537 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Olympic Ticket Sales Tax Exemption
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 not only the ticket itself but also hospitality packages that bundle tickets with amenities like food, beverages, or merchandise. 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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB1700 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a "communication impairment BARRIER designation" for individuals with conditions that may hinder communication with law enforcement during traffic stops, such as deafness, autism spectrum disorder, or diagnosed speech and language disorders. To obtain this designation, individuals must provide a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional confirming their condition and voluntarily agree to disclose it to the department and law enforcement agencies, authorizing the update of their electronic records. The designation will be represented by a stylized lowercase "i" symbol on their driver's license or identification card, and this information will be shared with law enforcement through existing networks, excluding specific medical details. The bill also outlines procedures for removing the designation, prohibits fees for adding or removing it (though standard driver's license fees still apply), and details penalties for submitting false information or misusing the designation, including potential criminal charges and disciplinary actions for medical professionals who falsify information. The department is authorized to create regulations for this program, and the changes will take effect 60 days after enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication impairment BARRIER designation; and imposing <-- penalties.
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• Introduced: 07/01/2025
• Added: 07/02/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Brandon Markosek (D)*, José Giral (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tarah Probst (D), Ben Waxman (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Nikki Rivera (D), Danilo Burgos (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Manny Guzman (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Dan Williams (D), Anthony Bellmon (D), Mark Gillen (R), Jill Cooper (R), Mandy Steele (D), Perry Warren (D), Roni Green (D), Eddie Pashinski (D), Gregory Scott (D), Roman Kozak (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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UT bill #HB0557 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Revisor's Technical Corrections to Utah Code
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes technical corrections and updates to various sections of the Utah Code. Key changes include adjusting the minimum population requirement for incorporating a town from 100 to 75 people, correcting references within the lieutenant governor's processing of incorporation petitions, clarifying language related to property tax levies and budget adoptions, updating definitions and powers for public infrastructure districts, and modifying various statutes related to health care, corrections, and taxation. Additionally, the bill corrects outdated references, renumbers sections, and adjusts repeal dates for several programs and committees across different state agencies, ensuring the code accurately reflects current legislative intent and administrative practices.
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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: 2 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NJ bill #A4798 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Establishes Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy to oversee, direct, and coordinate resources, funding, and data tracking concerning treatment of substance use disorders.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy, an independent entity within the Department of the Treasury that reports directly to the Governor, to coordinate and improve statewide efforts in preventing and treating substance use disorders. The Office will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all state departments' initiatives related to treatment, prevention, research, education, and public awareness of alcohol and drug use disorders. It will develop an annual Comprehensive Statewide Master Plan, review county plans, distribute grants to counties and municipalities, and encourage employee assistance programs. A key function will be the creation and maintenance of a centralized Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Treatment Resource Database, which will track treatment data, patient wait times, provider performance, and treatment availability, and will be accessible to providers and referral agencies. The Office will also collaborate with other agencies to include overdose intervention data in the database, identify patterns, and direct resource allocation. Furthermore, the Office is authorized to establish incentive programs for treatment providers who meet performance benchmarks and to identify and address barriers to accessing treatment, such as providing transportation or childcare assistance. The bill also revises existing laws to reflect the establishment of this new Office and transfers certain functions from the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to it.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes the Office of Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Policy (Office). The Office will be responsible for reviewing and coordinating all State departments' efforts with regard to the planning and provision of treatment, prevention, research, evaluation, and education services for, and public awareness of, alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will serve strategic planning, advisory, coordination, communication, and development functions in order to coordinate Statewide efforts and drive improvements in the prevention of, and provision of treatment for, alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will be allocated within the Department of the Treasury but will be independent of the department and will report directly to the Governor. The duties of the Office will include developing a Comprehensive Statewide Alcohol Use Disorders and Drug Use Disorders Master Plan, to be submitted to the Governor and the Legislature by July 1 of each year, for the treatment, prevention, research, evaluation, education, and public awareness of alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The plan is to: incorporate and unify all State, county, local, and private alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders initiatives; include an emphasis on prevention, community awareness, and family and youth services; and include recommendations for funding allocations. The Office will be required to review County Annual Alliance Plans and propose recommendations for awarding Alliance grants, and will additionally be responsible for distributing certain grants to counties and municipalities for alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders programs and evaluating the existing funding mechanisms for treatment services for alcohol use disorders and drug use disorders. The Office will be required to encourage the development or expansion of employee assistance programs for both government and private sector employees. The Office will be authorized to call upon any department, office, division, agency, or independent authority of State government to provide such information, resources, or other assistance as may be necessary to discharge the duties and functions of the Office and fulfill its responsibilities. The Office may collect from any State, county, local governmental entity, or any other appropriate source data, reports, statistics, or other materials which are necessary to carry out the functions of the Office. The executive director of the Office will be required to convene a meeting, on at least an annual basis and at such additional intervals as the executive director of the office deems necessary, to be attended by the Attorney General, the Commissioner of Health, the Commissioner of Human Services, the Commissioner of Education, the Commissioner of Corrections, the Commissioner of Children and Families, the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, the Assistant Commissioner for the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services, the Assistant Commissioner for the Children's System of Care, and other appropriate agencies, officers, and entities, in order to plan, develop, and coordinate State and local efforts to improve the prevention of, and the provision of treatment for, alcohol and drug use disorders. The Office will be administered by an executive director, who will be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. The executive director is to be a person qualified by education, training, and experience to perform the duties of the office. The executive director will serve at the pleasure of the Governor during the Governor's term of office and until the appointment and qualification of the executive director's successor. The executive director will have the power to employ staff within the limits of funds appropriated or made available for that purpose, and will have broad authority to coordinate communication between, and request and receive information from, any department, division, or agency of the State. The executive director will be required to devote full time to the duties and responsibilities of the office, and will receive a salary as provided by law. The Office will be required to develop and maintain a centralized Alcohol and Drug Use Disorders Treatment Resource Database that can be used to track Statewide treatment data, direct resources, develop recommendations regarding the allocation of funding and resources, facilitate referrals to available treatment resources, and evaluate provider performance. Specifically, treatment providers will be required to report certain data concerning patient wait times, the levels and duration of treatment provided to patients, the number of patients referred to other treatment providers and the reasons for those referrals, treatment completion rates, relapse and long-term recovery rates, and any other data or metrics the Office deems necessary and appropriate. The Office will use this data to evaluate provider performance as well as to develop best practices guidelines and performance benchmarks. Additionally, treatment providers will be required update the database to indicate the availability of treatment spots at the provider, including the level of treatment available in each spot, the number of patients awaiting treatment, and the provider's anticipated treatment availability in the next 24 hours. Providers will be required to update this information at least once every 12 hours, and at more frequent intervals if the Office determines that more frequent or real-time reporting is feasible and appropriate. Treatment providers and agencies, offices, and other entities that serve as a contact point for patients seeking treatment will have access to the treatment availability information in the database for the purpose of referring patients to treatment. The Office will be required to collaborate with the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Health to include in the centralized database data concerning the number, location, and types of interventions performed throughout the State to treat drug overdoses, and in particular overdoses involving opioid drugs, in order to identify patterns in overdose incidents, coordinate outreach efforts in the affected communities, and determine and direct the Statewide allocation of funding and resources for the treatment of drug use disorders. The Office will be authorized to establish programs providing financial and other incentives to treatment providers who achieve certain performance benchmarks established by the Office to drive improvements in the treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders. Benchmark goals may address patient wait times, patient retention, patient progression through a course of treatment, and the number and rate of patients who complete treatment. The Office will be required to periodically review and revise any incentive programs it establishes in order to maintain the integrity of the program, ensure the program is realizing improvements in patient care, modify benchmarks as needed, and revise or eliminate any aspects of a program that may result in adverse unintended consequences. The Office is to utilize the database and consult with treatment providers and appropriate State, county, and local agencies to identify barriers that reduce the ability of patients to access appropriate treatment services. The Office is to develop appropriate responses to address or remove barriers to access, which may include: developing programs to provide transportation assistance, child care assistance, or home visits; working with health benefits carriers to secure coverage for all appropriate treatment modalities and services related to treatment; and working with treatment providers to promote flexible scheduling and expanded hours, and encourage and support providers to become authorized to prescribe and administer medication-assisted treatment. For the purposes of establishing and maintaining a centralized database, the Office will be permitted to utilize, modify, or adapt any existing systems that provide functions related to, or that would supplement, the functions and purpose of the centralized database. The Office will also be authorized to contract with an independent third party to establish and maintain the database. The bill provides that, to the extent that the centralized database includes any personal identifying information or any confidential health information concerning any patient, such information may not be disclosed to any entity except as may be required pursuant to State or federal law. The Office is to seek to avoid requiring any personal identifying information or confidential health information to be reported to, or included in, the database. The Office will be required to make available to the public, through its Internet website, certain data concerning the provision of treatment for alcohol and drug use disorders, including: patient wait times; treatment program completion rates; reasons for non-completion of treatment; the level and nature of treatment modalities provided and the average duration of each phase of treatment; long-term recovery rates; remission and overdose rates; patient referrals made by treatment providers to other providers; and any other information the office deems appropriate. The Office will be required to develop standards, policies, and procedures to support the various departments, divisions, agencies, offices, and other entities that enter into contracts with treatment providers to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract and any applicable State or federal laws, regulations, and requirements, including: ensuring that any requirements for payment under the contract are met; ensuring providers are complying with all applicable criminal history record background check and drug testing requirements for provider staff; and ensuring prompt reconciliation of any claims for payment, including promptly closing out contracts, processing claims, and collecting receivables and other amounts owed. For this purpose, the Office will be authorized to designate a compliance officer, who may retain appropriate staff to provide support services to the various departments, divisions, agencies, offices, and other entities. The bill revises various provisions of the current statutory law to update references to include the Office and to transfer certain functions of the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse to the Office.
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• Introduced: 03/19/2026
• Added: 03/25/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anthony Verrelli (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/24/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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UT bill #SB0086 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Firearm Safe Harbor Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 44
• Last Amended: 02/26/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0575 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Fuel Tax and Supply Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes related to fuel taxes and infrastructure, including establishing a new permitting process for "midstream facilities" (which are defined as infrastructure like pipelines, storage tanks, and processing plants used for petroleum products between extraction and distribution, excluding certain oil and gas operations regulated by the Board of Oil, Gas, and Mining) and setting timelines for permit approvals. It also amends definitions related to fuel taxes, specifically adding "motor fuel" to the definitions of "rack" and "removal" to clarify their application to both motor fuel and diesel fuel. A significant change is the reduction of the motor fuel tax rate from a percentage of the statewide average rack price to a fixed rate of $0.319 per gallon for the period of July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with a repeal date for this temporary rate. Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for cooperation between the state and pipeline proponents regarding highway crossings for "finished product pipelines" (defined as common carrier pipelines transporting refined petroleum products and related infrastructure) and requires refineries to submit quarterly reports on their production and product movements to the state, with strict confidentiality protections for this data.
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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: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 46
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB1970 • Last Action 03/23/2026
In general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow for the creation and use of electronic driver's licenses and identification cards, often referred to as "digital driver's licenses." It defines key terms like "electronic driver's license" as a digital version of a physical license viewable on a device, and "electronic product device" as a personal electronic device like a smartphone or tablet used to display these digital credentials. The bill clarifies that these electronic versions will be considered equivalent to physical licenses, with specific exceptions for situations like carrying and exhibiting them on demand, and for election laws. It also establishes that the department of transportation (referred to as "the department") may issue these electronic products, and outlines requirements for third-party systems that might handle them, emphasizing data privacy and limiting data collection. Furthermore, the bill details how law enforcement officers can interact with electronic licenses, specifying that they can only view the full profile and must promptly return the device, and that exhibiting an electronic license does not grant consent for broader searches of the device. Finally, it mandates that the department develop regulations to ensure these electronic products comply with national and international standards and requires the department to report on the costs associated with implementing and maintaining these digital credentials.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for definitions; and, in licensing of drivers, further providing for issuance and content of driver's license and for carrying and exhibiting driver's license on demand.
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• Introduced: 10/20/2025
• Added: 03/24/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 22 : Ed Neilson (D)*, Chris Rabb (D), Ben Waxman (D), Pat Harkins (D), Arvind Venkat (D), Ben Sanchez (D), José Giral (D), Brandon Markosek (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Tim Brennan (D), Nancy Guenst (D), Kyle Donahue (D), Nikki Rivera (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Dan Frankel (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Valerie Gaydos (R), Liz Hanbidge (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Sean Dougherty (D)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 03/23/2026
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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UT bill #HB0061 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Navajo Trust Fund Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 38
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0162 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Online Sales Tax Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Utah's sales and use tax laws, primarily by updating definitions within Section 59-12-102 and expanding the taxable base in Section 59-12-103 to include digital goods and services like streaming content and online gaming, regardless of how they are delivered or accessed, and also includes the storage, use, or consumption of prewritten computer software, whether delivered electronically or hosted by the seller. The bill also makes technical amendments to various definitions and references within the existing law, with an effective date of 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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 49
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NJ bill #S3522 • Last Action 03/23/2026
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: 10 : 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), Shirley Turner (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Substituted by A4070 (1R)
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UT bill #SB0155 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Unclaimed Property Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 54
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0071 • Last Action 03/23/2026
Evidence Retention Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 41
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2793 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Enacting the Kansas sports authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Kansas Sports Facilities Authority Act, establishing a public entity responsible for the construction, financing, management, and long-term use of sports facilities and related infrastructure, intended to serve as venues for professional sports, specifically the National Football League (NFL), and a wide range of other civic, community, and commercial events. The Act defines "sports facility" broadly to include stadiums, arenas, fields, practice facilities, and headquarters buildings, along with integrated entertainment or event venues, and "sports facility infrastructure" encompassing plazas, parking, roadways, utilities, and other supporting improvements. The Authority will be a body corporate and politic, a political subdivision of the state, with its obligations not constituting a debt of the state, and will consist of 11 voting members, including the Secretary of Commerce and a representative from the professional sports team, with the remaining members appointed by various state legislative leaders and the Governor, and up to two mayors from cities where a sports facility is located serving as non-voting members under specific conditions related to STAR bond projects. The Authority is empowered to acquire, develop, own, operate, and finance sports facilities and infrastructure, is exempt from certain taxes and state bidding requirements, and can issue special obligation bonds, with all its activities subject to the open meetings and open records acts, and it is required to provide annual reports to the legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT enacting the Kansas sports facilities authority act to establish a sports authority to provide for the construction, financing and management of certain sports facilities and sports facility infrastructure and create venues for professional sports and other events.
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• Introduced: 03/06/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Appropriations
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Engrossed on Thursday, March 19, 2026
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KS bill #SB517 • Last Action 03/20/2026
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: Crossed Over
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 and reporting across the state. Key provisions include requiring school districts to employ licensed reading specialists in elementary schools, develop individual student literacy plans for high-risk students in kindergarten through third grade, and implement specific intervention strategies. The bill also mandates that the State Board of Education designate "best literacy practices" based on the "science of reading" (an evidence-based understanding of how people learn to read and write) and "structured literacy" (a systematic, explicit approach to teaching reading and writing), and include a literacy practicum in teacher licensure requirements. Furthermore, it requires educator preparation programs to demonstrate competency in evidence-based literacy instruction, establishes a comprehensive literacy implementation plan, and ensures that members of the literacy advisory committee possess relevant expertise in areas like dyslexia research and intervention. The bill also aims to align literacy fluency goals with the State Board of Education's assessment cut scores and requires more detailed reporting from school districts and the state department of education on student literacy progress and interventions.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Education
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RI bill #S3127 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Amends the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the budget of accounts and installation of systems chapter.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension and other post-employment benefit (OPEB) plans, which are types of benefits provided to employees after they retire, such as healthcare. Specifically, it clarifies that if a municipality contributes less than 100% of the "actuarially determined contribution" (ADC) – the amount calculated by an actuary to be necessary to fund pension and OPEB obligations – it must submit its most recent actuarial valuations and management's plans for achieving full ADC funding to the auditor general and director of revenue. The bill also allows municipalities to create OPEB trust agreements, which are dedicated funds for managing and paying for these post-employment benefits, and requires municipalities to consult with the auditor general until approved funding plans are adopted. The bill takes effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This act would amend the audit compliance requirements for municipalities' contributions to pension plans under the audit of accounts and installation of systems chapter of the general laws. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 03/20/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Lou Raptakis (D)*, John Burke (D), Ana Quezada (D), Matt LaMountain (D), Brian Thompson (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Finance
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OK bill #SB546 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Data privacy; establishing consumer rights; appeal process; privacy notice; data protection assessments; penalties; liability. Effective date.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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, and to opt out of targeted advertising, the sale of their data, and certain types of profiling. It requires businesses, referred to as "controllers," to obtain consent for processing sensitive data and to implement reasonable security measures. Controllers must also provide a clear privacy notice detailing their data processing practices and establish methods for consumers to submit requests, with a process for appealing denied requests. The Attorney General is granted exclusive enforcement authority, with a 30-day notice period for alleged violations to allow for correction, and penalties of up to $7,500 per violation. The bill defines terms like "personal data," "sensitive data," and "dark patterns" (user interfaces designed to manipulate choices), and includes exemptions for certain entities and types of data, such as protected health information and data used in research. The law will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 546 By: Howard of the Senate and West (Josh), Archer, Pae, Provenzano, Waldron, and Alonso-Sandoval of the House 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. SUBJECT: Data privacy
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• 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: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 03/20/2026
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OK bill #SB392 • Last Action 03/20/2026
Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission; extending sunset date. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the sunset date for the Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission, which is responsible for representing communities affected by military installations like Altus Air Force Base and Fort Sill, from December 31, 2025, to December 31, 2030, ensuring its continued operation for strategic military planning. The bill also makes a minor correction to the term "vice-chair" to "vice chair" and declares an emergency, meaning the act will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, rather than on a standard delayed date.
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Bill Summary: An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 392 By: Pederson and Bergstrom of the Senate and Kendrix and Lepak of the House 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. SUBJECT: Oklahoma Strategic Military Planning Commission
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• Introduced: 01/06/2025
• Added: 02/19/2026
• Session: 2025 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Roland Pederson (R)*, Gerrid Kendrix (R)*, Mark Lepak (R), Micheal Bergstrom (R)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor 03/20/2026
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IL bill #HB3286 • Last Action 03/20/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Maurice West (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 02/07/2025
• Last Action: House Floor Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Public Health Committee; 008-000-000
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UT bill #HB0450 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Data Privacy Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 publicly disclosed government reports before they are posted online, and clarifying that this redacted information is not considered a public record. It also updates definitions and responsibilities related to data privacy, including the creation of a "chief privacy officer" and the duties of the Utah Privacy Commission and the Utah Office of Data Privacy. The bill also modifies requirements for governmental entities regarding data privacy programs, data breach notifications, and training for employees who handle personal data. Additionally, it adjusts the process for individuals to request amendments to their personal data held by government entities and clarifies the procedures for reporting and responding to data breaches. Finally, it renumbers and updates provisions related to private information for "at-risk government employees" and revises the role and appointment of the data privacy ombudsperson.
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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: 8 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 81
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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US bill #S3952 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2026," aims to foster innovation and competitiveness in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry by establishing standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, supporting research and development, and building capacity. Key provisions include the creation of a Center for Artificial Intelligence Standards and Innovation within the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop voluntary best practices for AI assessment, red teaming (adversarial testing), and the detection of synthetic content (AI-generated or modified information). The bill also mandates interagency coordination to facilitate AI testbeds, which are facilities for rigorous testing of AI systems, and promotes international cooperation on AI standards and development. Furthermore, it seeks to make more Federal data publicly available for training and evaluating AI systems and establishes a program for Federal grand challenges in AI to incentivize innovation through prize competitions. The bill also addresses research security and expands the authority to hire critical technical experts, while requiring certifications and audits for temporary fellows working on AI and critical emerging technologies to ensure they do not perform inherently governmental functions.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish artificial intelligence standards, metrics, and evaluation tools, to support artificial intelligence research, development, and capacity building activities, to promote innovation in the artificial intelligence industry by ensuring companies of all sizes can succeed and thrive, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 02/27/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Todd Young (R)*, Maria Cantwell (D), Marsha Blackburn (R), John Hickenlooper (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Star Print ordered on the bill.
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UT bill #HB0044 • Last Action 03/19/2026
School Security Personnel Standards
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several sections of Utah law to enhance school security and safety standards, primarily by clarifying responsibilities and training requirements for school safety personnel and updating protocols for managing visitors and cybersecurity. Key provisions include allowing "special function officers," who are sworn peace officers performing specialized duties, to respond to observed situations for public safety until law enforcement arrives, even if off-duty. It also modifies the responsibilities of county security chiefs to include administering or coordinating training for school safety personnel and allows them to deny individuals based on capability. The bill refines the "school guardian program," detailing training requirements, firearm storage, and use of force protocols, and also updates the "Educator-Protector Program" to include "school employees" rather than just "teachers." Furthermore, it introduces new requirements for school visitor management, mandating controlled access points, visitor sign-in/sign-out procedures, and clear signage, and establishes cybersecurity standards for local education agencies (LEAs), including data breach reporting and coordination with the Utah Cyber Center. Finally, the bill clarifies that school safety needs assessments will now include an evaluation of visitor management protocols.
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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: 12 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 87
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0073 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Online Age Verification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to require commercial entities that publish or distribute material harmful to minors online to implement reasonable age verification methods, with specific provisions for how this age verification should be conducted and what constitutes "material harmful to minors." It establishes a new excise tax of 2% on "covered transactions," which are defined as amounts paid for access to digital content or gaming services by these "covered entities" (companies required to perform age verification). The revenue generated from this tax will be deposited into a "Minor Mental Health Restricted Account" to fund mental health services for minors, educational programs, and research related to the harms of such material, with 10% of the tax revenue and any collected fines and penalties going to a "Minor Online Safety Restricted Account" to fund enforcement activities by the Division of Consumer Protection. The bill also clarifies the enforcement powers of the Division of Consumer Protection and the State Tax Commission (commission) regarding these new regulations and tax provisions, and includes a safe harbor provision for entities that comply with division-established age verification standards.
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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: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 58
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0054 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship Program by clarifying eligibility requirements for students, expanding the definition of "scholarship expense" to include physical therapy and certain extracurricular activities with a cap, and allowing for out-of-state military families to use the scholarship. It also introduces new provisions for verifying residency, including allowing the State Tax Commission to share income tax information with scholarship granting organizations for this purpose with taxpayer consent, and requires scholarship granting organizations to establish deadlines for accepting scholarship offers. Additionally, the bill modifies rules for private schools and eligible service providers to receive scholarship funds, and adjusts the process for issuing tax credit certificates for donations to the program, including specifying that the credit is for the taxable year the donation is made and cannot be claimed if also deducted federally.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0034 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public Education Revisions
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah's public education system, including clarifying the definition of "general control and supervision" for the state board to encompass directing and managing all aspects of public education, including LEA compliance and monitoring. It also updates reporting requirements for the State Superintendent's Annual Report to include more detailed data on school operations, finances, and student outcomes, and modifies the appointment process for the superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, requiring the state superintendent to appoint and supervise this role with state board approval. Additionally, the bill revises the "Utah First Credential Program" by renaming the "Catalyst Center" to "Applied Professional Education Experience" (APEX) center and expanding its scope to include a broader range of learning experiences and industry partnerships, while also establishing a framework for performance funding for LEAs administering these programs. Furthermore, it amends the "Grow Your Own Educator Pipeline Program" to allow for more flexibility in scholarship usage for clinical experience and updates the "Applied Professional Education Experience Grant Program" to include new definitions, application requirements, and reporting standards for LEAs seeking funding to create or expand APEX centers, with a specific allocation for this program within the Public Education Economic Stabilization Restricted Account. Finally, the bill enhances school safety measures by refining the roles and responsibilities of school safety personnel, including school safety and security specialists and directors, and updates requirements for school safety needs assessments and reintegration plans for students involved in serious offenses.
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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: 7 • Votes: 10 • Actions: 80
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/19/2026
In Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits for critical minerals extraction.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania's Tax Reform Code of 1971 to establish tax credits for companies extracting critical minerals from produced water, which is wastewater generated at oil or gas well sites. It defines "critical mineral" as a substance identified by federal agencies as essential for U.S. economic or national security, with a vulnerable supply chain, and vital for energy, defense, or advanced technologies. To qualify for the tax credit, a company must invest at least $1 million in a facility that extracts critical minerals from produced water within Pennsylvania, use locally sourced produced water, and make good-faith efforts to hire local workers. The tax credit is valued at $20 per kilogram of critical minerals extracted, with an annual cap of $25 million statewide and $5 million per company. Companies can use the credit against their tax liability for up to five years and can also sell or assign the credits to other businesses, with specific provisions for offering them first to "downstream companies" (companies that use critical minerals in their manufacturing processes) and then to "upstream companies" (companies involved in the extraction, processing, or transportation of natural gas or other resources). The bill also includes reporting requirements for the Department of Revenue to track the program's effectiveness and economic impact, and the tax credit program is set to apply from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2039, with applications accepted until December 31, 2040.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), entitled "An act relating to tax reform and State taxation by codifying and enumerating certain subjects of taxation and imposing taxes thereon; providing procedures for the payment, collection, administration and enforcement thereof; providing for tax credits in certain cases; conferring powers and imposing duties upon the Department of Revenue, certain employers, fiduciaries, individuals, persons, corporations and other entities; prescribing crimes, offenses and penalties," in Pennsylvania Economic Development for a Growing Economy (PA EDGE) tax credits, further providing for definitions and providing for tax credits for critical minerals extraction.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Jonathan Fritz (R)*, Tina Pickett (R), Jeffrey Olsommer (R), Kathy Rapp (R), Michael Stender (R), Mike Armanini (R), Jake Banta (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Finance
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MI bill #HB5757 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Medical marihuana: caregivers; marihuana plants; decrease number that can be cultivated, and limit number of caregiver registrations per address. Amends secs. 3, 4 & 6 of 2008 IL 1 (MCL 333.26423 et seq.).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act to decrease the number of marihuana plants a registered primary caregiver can cultivate for a qualifying patient from 12 to 6, and it limits the number of caregiver registrations allowed per address to one, aiming to streamline regulations and potentially reduce the number of registered caregivers at a single location. The bill also clarifies that the "cannabis regulatory agency" is the official body overseeing these regulations, replacing the previous term "marijuana regulatory agency," and makes other minor technical changes to ensure consistency in terminology and legal references.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2008 IL 1, entitled"Michigan Medical Marihuana Act,"by amending sections 3, 4, and 6 (MCL 333.26423, 333.26424, and 333.26426), section 3 as amended by 2021 PA 62, section 4 as amended by 2016 PA 283, and section 6 as amended by 2020 PA 400.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 8 : Joe Aragona (R)*, Angela Rigas (R), Tim Kelly (R), Joey Andrews (D), Jay DeBoyer (R), Tom Kunse (R), Tullio Liberati (D), Pat Outman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/18/2026
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KY bill #HB644 • Last Action 03/19/2026
AN ACT relating to the awarding of a medal of distinction by the General Assembly.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Kentucky General Assembly Medal of Distinction, a new award to recognize outstanding contributions and service within the Commonwealth. The medal can be awarded to individuals serving in or having served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or reserve components who are from or reside in Kentucky, as well as current and former first responders like firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, peace officers, sheriffs, and public safety telecommunicators operating in Kentucky. It also extends eligibility to any citizen of Kentucky and to entities operating within the Commonwealth or providing services to its citizens. The criteria for receiving the medal include performing a heroic deed to save a life, sustaining injury or death, or facing the threat of injury or death in service to the Commonwealth or community, or making significant contributions that demonstrably improve the quality of life for Kentuckians. Additionally, the General Assembly can award the medal for other meritorious acts they deem worthy. A selection committee, designated by the Legislative Research Commission, will review nominations submitted by members of the General Assembly, and awardees will be formally recognized through a concurrent resolution passed during a legislative session. The design of the medal will be determined by the Legislative Research Commission, and the nominating legislator will be responsible for its cost, with the option to use their official allowance. State and local agencies will be required to permit the display of the medal on uniforms, though they may impose certain restrictions similar to other awards.
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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: 6 : Steve Bratcher (R)*, Peyton Griffee (R), Mark Hart (R), D.J. Johnson (R), Chris Lewis (R), T.J. Roberts (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #HB0319 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Electronic Records Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how county recorders handle electronic documents by establishing new procedures for "digital authentication," which is a method of verifying a person's identity and ensuring an electronic document hasn't been altered using tamper-evident technology. County recorders will now be required to comply with approval requirements before accepting these digitally authenticated records, which are defined as electronic documents that have been authenticated and meet specific standards. To accept these records, counties must submit a detailed proposal to the State Archives outlining their digital authentication system, security measures, verification procedures, and consultation with relevant stakeholders, and then obtain approval from the State Archivist. The State Archives, in turn, will establish technical standards and procedures for digital authentication systems, including security, preservation, and verification requirements, and will consult with the Division of Technology Services for technical expertise. This bill also clarifies the duties of the Division of Archives and Records Service and the Division of Technology Services in relation to digital authentication and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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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: 6 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NJ bill #S4016 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new rules for social media platforms regarding the privacy and data management of children, defined as individuals under 18 years old, and creates the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission. Social media platforms offering services likely to be accessed by children must conduct a "Data Protection Impact Assessment," which is a thorough review of potential risks to children from their data handling practices, including exposure to harmful content, unwanted contact, algorithmic biases, targeted advertising, and design features that encourage excessive use. Before launching new online services, products, or features for children, platforms must complete this assessment, document and plan to mitigate any identified risks, set privacy-protective default settings, and communicate policies clearly to children. The bill also prohibits platforms from using children's personal information in ways that are materially detrimental to their well-being, profiling children by default without safeguards, or collecting, selling, or sharing unnecessary personal information unless it's demonstrably in the child's best interest. Violations can result in significant civil penalties, with fines of up to $2,500 per negligent violation or $7,500 per intentional violation per affected child, recoverable by the Attorney General. The newly formed commission, composed of nine members with expertise in child privacy and well-being, will gather input from various stakeholders and provide recommendations to the Legislature on best practices for protecting children online.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes social media privacy and data management requirements for children and also establishes the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission. The bill requires that before any new online service, product, or feature is offered to users residing in New Jersey, a social media platform that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children is required to, take certain actions as described in the bill, including completing a data protection impact assessment. Under the bill, a data protection impact assessment is to address: (1) whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could harm children, including by exposing children to harmful, or potentially harmful, content on the social media platform; (2) whether the design of the online service, product, or feature could lead to children experiencing or being targeted by harmful, or potentially harmful, contacts on the social media platform; (3) whether the design of the online service, product, or feature could permit children to witness, participate in, or be subject to harmful, or potentially harmful, conduct on the social media platform; (4) whether the design of the online product, service, or feature could allow children to be party to or exploited by a harmful, or potentially harmful, contact on the social media platform; (5) whether algorithms used by the online service, product, or feature could harm children; (6) whether targeted advertising systems used by the online service, product, or feature could harm children; (7) whether and how the online service, product, or feature uses system design features to increase, sustain, or extend use of the social media platform by children, including the automatic playing of media, rewards for time spent, and notifications; and (8) whether, how, and for what purpose the online service, product, or feature collects or processes personal information of children. The bill prohibits social media platforms that provide online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by children from, among other things: (1) using the personal information of any child in a way that the social media platform knows, or has reason to know, is materially detrimental to the physical health, mental health, or well-being of a child; (2) profiling a child by default, unless certain criteria apply; or (3) collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining any personal information that is not necessary to provide an online service, product, or feature with which a child is actively and knowingly engaged, unless the social media platform can demonstrate a compelling reason that the collecting, selling, sharing, or retaining of the personal information is in the best interests of children likely to access the online service, product, or feature. The bill provides penalties for social media platforms that fail to comply with the provisions of the bill. Any social media platform that violates the provisions of the bill is subject to an injunction and liable for a civil penalty of not more than $2,500 per affected child for each negligent violation or not more than $7,500 per affected child for each intentional violation, which shall be assessed and recovered only in a civil action brought by the Attorney General. Finally, the bill establishes, within the Division of Consumer Affairs, the New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission (commission). The commission shall consist of nine members, with expertise in children's data privacy, children's physical health, children's mental health and well-being, computer science, or children's rights. Under the bill, three members would be appointed by the Governor, President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the Assembly, respectively. The commission is tasked with taking input from a broad range of stakeholders and making recommendations to the Legislature on best practices regarding certain topics described in the bill. The commission is required to submit a report of its findings and recommendations within six months of its organizational meeting and annually thereafter.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joe Vitale (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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UT bill #SB0167 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Reintegration for Disciplined Students
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 district can deny enrollment to include "school safety incidents or safe-school violations," and requires that student records transferred between schools include discipline files, safe-school violations, reintegration plans, and threat assessments, with schools now having only five school days to forward these records. The bill also clarifies the process for developing a "reintegration plan" for students arrested for or adjudicated of serious offenses, involving a multidisciplinary team (which now explicitly includes designees from various agencies and potentially a school resource officer) and requiring the plan to be developed within seven school days of notification while school is in session, or within seven days of school resuming if notified during a break. Furthermore, it allows schools to deny admission until this reintegration plan is completed, and the plan itself will remain in effect for an entire school year or 180 days. The bill also updates requirements for maintaining and transferring student disciplinary and reintegration records, ensuring they follow the student if they transfer schools.
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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: 5 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB794 • Last Action 03/19/2026
AN ACT relating to financial exploitation.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections against financial exploitation, particularly for individuals aged 65 and older, by increasing penalties for perpetrators and expanding the scope of who can be considered a victim. It raises the financial threshold for exploitation offenses from $300 to $1,000, with corresponding increases in felony classifications for knowing exploitation (from Class C to Class B) and wanton or reckless exploitation (from Class D to Class C). For exploitation involving $1,000 or less, the penalty is elevated from a Class A misdemeanor to a Class D felony. The bill also grants the Attorney General the authority to request the extradition of individuals charged with exploitation in Kentucky from other states. Additionally, it mandates that registered investment advisor representatives complete at least 3 hours of continuing education on financial exploitation each reporting period, and requires financial institutions and other qualified persons to establish training programs, develop record-keeping procedures for temporary account holds, and implement internal review processes before placing such holds on accounts of specified adults, defined as individuals 65 or older or those deemed unable to protect their own interests due to a mental or physical impairment.
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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: 7 : Matt Lockett (R)*, Sarge Pollock (R), Chad Aull (D), George Brown (D), Beverly Chester-Burton (D), Daniel Grossberg (D), Kim Moser (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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NY bill #A02321 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Requires all agencies to submit to the committee on open government a log of all freedom of information law requests for each year in which they received or have pending a request for records; requires the committee on open government to publish, on one webpage, all freedom of information law request logs it receives.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires all state agencies that perform governmental or proprietary functions to submit detailed logs of their Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests to the Committee on Open Government each year. The logs must cover a twelve-month period and include extensive information about each request, such as the requestor's name, request date, response details, whether the request was granted or denied, exemptions cited, number of documents produced, and any related legal proceedings. For municipal agencies, a simpler submission of the total number of requests received and closed will be required starting in 2027. The Committee on Open Government must publish all these logs on a single webpage by January 1st each year, making them publicly accessible in machine-readable formats like spreadsheets. Additionally, the committee is required to analyze the submitted data and include findings in its annual report. By January 1st, 2028, the committee must also produce a report with recommendations about expanding the detailed logging requirements to municipal agencies, considering factors like response times and use of exemptions. The bill aims to increase transparency in how government agencies handle public records requests by creating a comprehensive, centralized record of FOIL interactions.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public officers law, in relation to requiring agencies to report information about FOIL inquiries to the committee on open government
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• Introduced: 01/16/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 14 : John McDonald (D)*, Jo Anne Simon (D), Anna Kelles (D), Karen McMahon (D), Harvey Epstein (D), Tony Simone (D), Noah Burroughs (D), Catalina Cruz (D), Karines Reyes (D), Nader Sayegh (D), William Colton (D), Steve Otis (D), Phil Steck (D), Grace Lee (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/16/2025
• Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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NJ bill #S3960 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Concerns documents, driver's licenses, and non-driver identification cards issued by MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals Public Law 2019, chapter 271, which had established two categories of driver's licenses and identification cards, allowed permits and standard licenses for residents unable to prove lawful presence in the U.S., permitted the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to increase certain fees, and required that written driving tests and manuals be available in multiple languages with translation services provided. The bill amends various sections of existing law to remove provisions related to these repealed sections, including those concerning "REAL ID" licenses and identification cards, standard licenses, and the multilingual availability of driving test materials. Essentially, this bill aims to revert certain aspects of the MVC's documentation and licensing procedures to their pre-2019 status by eliminating the distinctions and requirements introduced by the repealed law.
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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: 03/16/2026
• Added: 03/21/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carmen Amato (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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PA bill #HB2303 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Title 48 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to establish new regulations for short-term rentals (STRs), defined as dwelling units rented for less than 30 consecutive days, excluding traditional lodging establishments. It categorizes STRs into "homestays" (primary residences rented out for limited periods), "vacation rentals" (owned by individuals with fewer than 10 STRs), and "corporate STR operators" (those owning or operating 10 or more STRs, or multiple properties under common control). The bill requires permits for homestays and vacation rentals, with corporate STR operators facing enhanced safety standards, including remote-capable carbon monoxide detectors, noise monitoring, and exterior video surveillance at entrances, along with sanitation and workforce training requirements. It mandates that counties establish registries for STRs and hotels, with data shared between state departments for tax administration and public safety purposes, and requires booking services to verify permits, collect and remit taxes, and report booking data. The bill also sets minimum liability insurance requirements of $500,000 per occurrence for most STRs, mandates safety features like smoke detectors and evacuation maps, and requires human trafficking awareness training for operators. Enforcement will primarily fall to the Department of Community and Economic Development, but local authorities retain their powers, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $2,000, injunctive relief, and permit suspension or revocation. Operators will have a grace period of six to twelve months after the bill's effective date to comply.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 48 (Lodging and Housing) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary lodging at short-term rentals; and imposing penalties.
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• Introduced: 03/18/2026
• Added: 03/20/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 16 : Lindsay Powell (D)*, Mary Jo Daley (D), Ben Waxman (D), Pat Gallagher (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Joe Ciresi (D), Tim Brennan (D), Joseph Webster (D), John Inglis (D), Missy Cerrato (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Emily Kinkead (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Nikki Rivera (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development
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MS bill #SB2096 • Last Action 03/19/2026
MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services (MDITS), in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to establish minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county registrars and election commissioners by January 1, 2027, to protect the integrity of voter registration and election data within the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS). The SEMS is the official state system for managing voter registration. These new policies will include assessments to ensure compliance, and the results of these assessments will be kept confidential but accessible to the State Auditor for auditing purposes, and also available to MDITS and the Secretary of State upon request. The bill also outlines consequences for failing to meet these cybersecurity standards, including a grace period for initial non-compliance and, starting in 2028, limitations on a county's use of funds from the Election Support Fund until compliance is achieved.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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UT bill #SB0051 • Last Action 03/19/2026
School Safety Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 53
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB5104 • Last Action 03/19/2026
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: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Second Reading
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MI bill #HB4512 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Businesses: other; orphaned well partnership program and fund; create for bitcoin mining. Amends secs. 61601, 61603 & 61604 of 1994 PA 451 (MCL 324.61601 et seq.) & adds secs. 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619 & 61621.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an innovative "Abandoned Oil or Gas Well Bitcoin Mining Partnership Program" designed to address two challenges simultaneously: cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells and generating revenue through bitcoin mining. The program allows private companies to bid for the right to use electricity from abandoned wells to mine bitcoin, in exchange for plugging the wells and performing environmental restoration. Participants must submit detailed bids including startup cost estimates, expected bitcoin production, and proof of financial responsibility. The supervisor of wells will select bidders based on their ability to successfully and safely mine bitcoin, the proposed timeline, and potential environmental and financial benefits. Program participants must obtain a bond, are limited to spending no more than three times the estimated plugging and restoration costs, and must provide annual updates on their progress. At the end of the mining period, participants may have the option to take legal ownership of the well if they have met certain financial obligations. The bill also ensures that sensitive business information submitted during the bidding process remains confidential and allows the supervisor to create implementing rules. This approach offers a creative solution to environmental cleanup by incentivizing private sector investment in remediating abandoned wells.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled"Natural resources and environmental protection act,"by amending sections 61601, 61603, and 61604 (MCL 324.61601, 324.61603, and 324.61604), as added by 1995 PA 57, and by adding sections 61609, 61611, 61613, 61615, 61617, 61619, and 61621.
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• Introduced: 05/21/2025
• Added: 05/22/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 7 : Mike McFall (D)*, Bryan Posthumus (R), Alabas Farhat (D), Tom Kunse (R), Tyrone Carter (D), Jason Woolford (R), Will Bruck (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 05/21/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology
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UT bill #HB0293 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Public Education Student Athlete Protections
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 56
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB4086 • Last Action 03/19/2026
State finance: other; office of the Michigan bullion depository and Michcoin act; create. Creates new act.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Michigan Bullion Depository, a state-run financial institution designed to issue and manage gold and silver-based currency, including a new digital currency called "Michcoin". The bill creates an office within the state treasury that can receive deposits of precious metals, issue digital currency backed by those metals, and allow account holders to buy, sell, transfer, and redeem their holdings. The depository will be overseen by an administrator appointed by the state treasurer and can work with private financial institutions to provide services. Account holders can deposit gold or silver and receive digital currency units representing a specific fraction of a troy ounce of metal, which can be used as legal tender or transferred electronically. The bill includes detailed provisions for account management, including confidentiality protections, security measures (including the ability to employ law enforcement officers as security personnel), and reporting requirements. The depository will generate revenue through transaction fees, with 30% of fee proceeds going to the general fund and the remainder deposited in a dedicated Michigan Bullion Depositary Fund. The bill aims to provide an alternative state-backed currency system based on precious metals, offering Michigan residents a new financial option outside of traditional banking.
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Bill Summary: A bill to establish and provide for the issuance of gold and silver specie and digital currency based on gold and silver; to create the office of the Michigan bullion depository in the department of treasury and prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state and local governmental officers and entities; to impose certain fees; to authorize the issuance of bonds, notes, and other evidences of indebtedness; to provide remedies; and to require the promulgation of rules.
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• Introduced: 02/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Alabas Farhat (D)*, Ron Robinson (R), Bryan Posthumus (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/13/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Communications And Technology
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UT bill #SB0043 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Land Trusts Protection and Advocacy Office Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing 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 various trust beneficiaries, including public schools, schools for the deaf and blind, and state institutions. Key provisions include clarifying the advocacy office's authority to represent beneficiaries' rights and interests, establishing a new governance structure with an advocacy council and an advocacy director appointed by the state treasurer, and outlining specific responsibilities for the advocacy office in monitoring trust assets, advocating for beneficiaries, and advising them on their rights. The bill also implements distribution accountability requirements for non-public education trust beneficiaries, requiring them to maintain records, develop spending plans, and participate in compliance reviews, while exempting public schools under the School LAND Trust Program from these specific measures. Additionally, the bill modifies the composition and responsibilities of nominating committees for the School and Institutional Trust Lands Board of Trustees and the School and Institutional Trust Fund Office, ensuring greater representation from the advocacy office and beneficiaries. The bill also clarifies definitions related to trust beneficiaries and their interests, and establishes an advocacy account funded by trust fund earnings to cover the advocacy office's operational costs.
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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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 35
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB4004 • Last Action 03/19/2026
Gaming: lottery; multistate lottery games; allow winner to remain anonymous. Amends sec. 25 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.25).
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Michigan lottery law to make several changes related to lottery prize payments and winner privacy. The bill allows lottery winners to choose between receiving their prize in a single payment or installments at the point of ticket purchase, specifically for the Michigan lotto game (defined as a 6 out of 49 numbers game). It clarifies procedures for prize payments, including what happens if a prizewinner dies before collecting the full prize, with payments going to spouse and children, or the estate if no survivors exist. The bill strengthens privacy protections by prohibiting the disclosure of personal information for prizes over $10,000 without the winner's written consent, including for multistate lottery games. Additionally, the bill provides detailed guidelines for voluntary assignments of future prize payments, requiring court approval and specific conditions such as a sworn affidavit from the assignor, service of notice to the attorney general, and ensuring the assignor understands the implications of the assignment. The bill also allows the lottery commissioner to establish reasonable administrative fees for processing prize payment assignments and includes technical language updates to improve clarity and consistency in the existing law.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1972 PA 239, entitled"McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act,"by amending section 25 (MCL 432.25), as amended by 1998 PA 465.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Pat Outman (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/20/2025
• Last Action: Senate Regulatory Affairs (09:00:00 3/19/2026 Room 403, 4th Floor, Capitol Building 100 N. Capitol Avenue, La)
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MI bill #HB4078 • Last Action 03/18/2026
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: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing law regarding the investigation of deaths by county medical examiners, who are officials responsible for determining the cause and manner of death in specific circumstances, replacing the older office of coroner. The changes clarify the types of deaths that require investigation, including those resulting from violence, unexpected circumstances, or when a physician has not attended the deceased within a certain timeframe, unless the cause of death is clearly determinable. It also specifies that investigations into deaths occurring in jail are mandatory. The bill grants medical examiners the authority to subpoena medical records related to an investigation, with failure to comply being punishable as contempt of court, and these obtained records are exempt from public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Furthermore, it outlines the reporting requirements for physicians and other individuals who have knowledge of certain deaths, emphasizing the need to notify the medical examiner immediately, especially in cases involving multiple individuals with similar characteristics in the same incident. The bill also allows for the referral of certain elderly or vulnerable adult deaths to a specialized review team, with the information gathered by this team also being confidential and exempt from public disclosure. This bill is contingent on the enactment of another bill, House Bill No. 4077 of the 103rd Legislature.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT 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: 04/23/2025
• 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: 5 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Pa 004'26 With Immediate Effect
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UT bill #SB0225 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Public Corporation Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 clarifying procedures. Key changes include defining "GIS boundary file" as a digital format for storing geographic information, expanding the definition of "distribution center" to include facilities like rail or customs clearance operations, and clarifying that an "inland port" can encompass multiple related facilities designed to process global trade and serve as a regional transportation hub. The bill also refines how project area boundaries are described, allowing for the inclusion of GIS boundary files, and introduces provisions for administrative adjustments to project area boundaries under certain conditions, while explicitly stating these adjustments do not apply to the UIPA's jurisdictional land boundaries. Additionally, it clarifies the use of property tax differential funds, specifying that up to 75% of general differential revenue from parcels outside the UIPA's jurisdictional land can be used, as determined by the board and included in a project area plan, and also updates the State Fair Park Authority's procurement exceptions to include concessions providers and development of fair park land by qualified owners.
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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: 5 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0218 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Constable Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 allowing cities and counties to contract with licensed constables for various services. The bill outlines specific qualifications for constables, including age, training as a special function peace officer, and a criminal background check, and defines different license classifications such as constable, deputy constable, and apprentice constable. It also details the duties and scope of practice for constables, mandates that they carry identification and display credentials, and sets standards for their conduct and operations, including provisions for contracts with governmental entities that specify service scope, indemnification, and insurance requirements. Furthermore, the bill addresses fees for constable services, establishes grounds for license denial and disciplinary actions for unlawful or unprofessional conduct, and preempts local regulations on constables, making state licensing the sole authority.
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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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 54
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0566 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Health Care Transparency Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 60
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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PA bill #SB802 • Last Action 03/18/2026
In licensing of drivers, providing for communication barrier designation; and imposing penalties.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Pennsylvania law to allow individuals with a "communication impairment barrier," which is defined as a health condition that may impede communication with law enforcement during a traffic stop (such as deafness, autism, or diagnosed speech and language disorders), to request a special designation on their driver's license or identification card. To obtain this designation, individuals must provide a sworn statement from a qualified medical professional confirming their condition and certify that they voluntarily disclose this information to the department and law enforcement agencies, authorizing the department to update their electronic records. The bill also allows for the voluntary inclusion of emergency contact information and specifies that a stylized lowercase "i" will be used as an identifier symbol on the license or ID card, without revealing specific medical details. This designation and associated emergency contact information will be shared with law enforcement agencies through existing networks but will be exempt from public access. The bill outlines procedures for removing the designation, prohibits fees for adding or removing the designation itself (though standard license renewal fees still apply), and establishes penalties for submitting false information or misusing the designation, including potential obstruction of justice charges. It also addresses appeals processes and disciplinary actions for medical professionals who falsify information. The bill will take effect one year after enactment.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in licensing of drivers, providing for communication impairment BARRIER designation; and imposing <-- penalties.
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• Introduced: 05/30/2025
• Added: 05/31/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 26 : Pat Stefano (R)*, Lisa Boscola (D), Elder Vogel (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), Jay Costa (D), Nikil Saval (D), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Lisa Baker (R), Tina Tartaglione (D), Tracy Pennycuick (R), Wayne Fontana (D), Judy Schwank (D), John Kane (D), Cris Dush (R), Sharif Street (D), Art Haywood (D), Doug Mastriano (R), Greg Rothman (R), Carolyn Comitta (D), Rosemary Brown (R), Maria Collett (D), Marty Flynn (D), Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R), Nick Miller (D), Joseph Picozzi (R), Wayne Langerholc (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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UT bill #HB0372 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Child Welfare Changes
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies existing Utah law to enhance the oversight and responsibilities of guardians ad litem, who are individuals appointed by a court to represent the best interests of a minor in legal proceedings, particularly in child welfare cases. 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. The bill also clarifies that determinations of a minor's best interest must be made in accordance with specific sections of Utah law, and it refines the duties and training requirements for attorneys serving as guardians ad litem, emphasizing independent investigation, direct communication with the minor, and the importance of considering the minor's expressed wishes alongside the attorney's professional judgment of the minor's best interests. Additionally, the bill adjusts reporting requirements for fatality review committees and legislative committees, and it clarifies the confidentiality of certain records related to these reviews and guardian ad litem cases.
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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: 7 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0472 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Division of Licensing and Background Checks Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 43
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KY bill #HB683 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT relating to recreation and tourism development.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Burnside Island Development Authority (BIDA) as an independent entity to develop, finance, operate, and improve lodging and restaurant facilities, along with other 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 with diverse representation from state agencies, local officials, and appointees from the City of Burnside and Pulaski County, and will operate under the Kentucky Open Meetings Act and Open Records Act, ensuring transparency. The authority is empowered to acquire property, enter into contracts, borrow money, and issue bonds, with the crucial provision that any bond debt service will be paid solely from the revenue generated by those bonds, meaning the Commonwealth or any political subdivision will not be obligated to repay them. Furthermore, the bill amends existing law to exempt the acquisition or lease of General Burnside Island State Park from taxation, and requires the Department of Parks to continue operating and maintaining the park until a private partner agreement is in place, while also mandating that the sale or disposal of state-owned real property valued over $400,000 by the authority requires prior authorization from the General Assembly.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 10
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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KY bill #HB442 • Last Action 03/18/2026
AN ACT relating to privacy for attorneys involved in criminal actions.
Status: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the protections of the Safe at Home Program, which provides designated addresses to individuals at risk of harm, to include state and federal prosecutors, public defenders, and attorneys working for the Attorney General's office or the Department of Public Advocacy. The bill also allows these legal professionals to apply for the program and clarifies that their participation will not invalidate a candidate's filing for office. Furthermore, it grants these individuals the right to pursue legal action for injunctive or declaratory relief if their protected information is improperly disclosed, though this does not apply to financial disclosures required by law.
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Bill Summary: Amend KRS 61.7991 to add state and federal prosecutors and public defenders to the definition of "covered person"; authorize standing for a civil action for injunctive or declaratory relief for unauthorized disclosure; provide that the removal of information does not apply to financial disclosures required under KRS Chapter 61.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick Wilson (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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UT bill #SB0192 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Legislative Activities Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several Utah code sections to update provisions related to legislative activities, including clarifying the responsibilities of the Legislative Management Committee in overseeing legislative staff and administrative matters, establishing new rules for the composition and meeting schedules of legislative committees, and refining the authority of the Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel in managing legislative databases and preparing laws for publication. It also modifies regulations concerning lobbyist conduct, specifically regarding unlawful harassment by replacing references to specific House and Senate policies with a unified policy from the Legislative Management Committee, and adjusts penalties for violations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that written summaries of legislation are not part of the enacted law and do not represent legislative intent, and it repeals several outdated sections related to legislative committee oversight and reporting.
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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: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0383 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Department of Health and Human Services Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 49
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0153 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Election Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends election laws to include a warning statement on the first page of various petitions, informing signers that their voter identification number and the date they signed may be publicly disclosed, even if they are an "at-risk voter" (meaning their voter registration record is classified as private due to specific circumstances like domestic violence or being a public figure). This warning is added to petitions for municipal consolidation, disincorporation, incorporation, county seat changes, county consolidations, new county creation, adoption of optional county plans, repeal of optional county plans, special district creation, special district withdrawal, special district dissolution, local building authority bonds, political party registration, candidate nominations, and school district boundary changes. The bill also makes several changes related to voter registration, including the classification of voter registration records as private or public, the process for preregistering to vote, and the information collected on voter registration forms and driver license applications, with some provisions taking effect on April 6, 2026, and others on May 25, 2026.
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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: 6 • Votes: 8 • Actions: 73
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0038 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Local Government Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several amendments to Utah's county government laws, primarily to update terminology and clarify procedures. A key change is the replacement of "county auditor" with "finance officer" in many sections, defining "finance officer" as either the county auditor or a designated person providing accounting services. The bill also updates references to "registered voters" to "active voters" in certain contexts related to petitions for moving county seats or consolidating counties, and clarifies procedures for petition signature verification and removal. Additionally, it modifies provisions related to the review and approval of claims against counties, the process for creating new counties, and the consolidation of county offices. The bill also makes technical changes to definitions and procedures within various chapters concerning county finances, records management, and personnel.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 57
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0172 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Airport and Air Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to Utah law regarding airports and aircraft, primarily by updating definitions and registration requirements. It clarifies the definition of an "airport" to include vertiports (landing areas for electric, hydrogen, and hybrid vertical aircraft) and specifies that airports open to the public must be licensed by the department. The bill also adjusts the timeframe for registering civil aircraft based in the state from 181 days to 90 days, and introduces new registration requirements for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced air mobility (AAM) aircraft used for commercial operations. Additionally, it modifies rules for handling lost or mislaid property at airports, establishing procedures for airport operators to attempt to locate owners, publish notices, and ultimately dispose of unclaimed property, including money, through sale, donation, or destruction, with specific rules for how money can be claimed. The bill also clarifies when law enforcement can use data from unmanned aircraft systems and amends provisions related to airport hazard zoning and cooperation between the state and local entities in airport development.
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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: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MN bill #SF4575 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Generative artificial intelligence in official records usage prohibition provision
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Generative Artificial Intelligence in Official Records Usage Prohibition Provision, establishes new rules for how government entities in Minnesota can use artificial intelligence (AI) when creating official records. It defines "artificial intelligence" as technology that can learn from input to generate outputs like content or decisions, specifically including generative AI used for writing, but excluding simple dictation or caption generation. An "official record" is defined as any documented information created, received, or kept by a government entity that shows its official actions or functions. The core provision prohibits government entities from using AI to create official records or even drafts of them. The bill also mandates that any drafts of official records must be kept for the same duration as the final record. Enforcement of this prohibition is granted to the attorney general, and individuals can also file civil lawsuits seeking court orders to ensure compliance, with prevailing plaintiffs eligible for attorney fees. Before suing, individuals must provide the government entity with 90 days' written notice of the alleged violation, giving the entity a chance to fix the issue.
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Bill Summary: A bill for an act relating to government records; prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence in official records; providing civil remedies and enforcement; proposing coding for new law as Minnesota Statutes, chapter 13E.
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• Introduced: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 1 : Erin Maye Quade (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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IL bill #HB2293 • Last Action 03/18/2026
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a technical amendment to the Unified Code of Corrections regarding the organizational structure of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The bill removes a redundant "and" in the section describing the Department of Corrections' leadership, which will now simply state that the department is administered by a Director and an Assistant Director appointed by the Governor. The bill maintains the existing provisions that define the responsibilities of both departments, including the Department of Corrections' oversight of adult offenders and the Department of Juvenile Justice's management of offenders under 18 years old. The bill also preserves the existing requirement that juvenile offenders be kept separate from adult offenders. Additionally, the bill confirms the existing provision for a gang intelligence unit within the Department, which is designed to gather information about inmate gang populations, monitor gang activities, and develop policies to deter gang-related actions within correctional institutions. The unit's information remains confidential and can be shared with other law enforcement agencies under specific rules established by the Department.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Tony McCombie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
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IL bill #HB2292 • Last Action 03/18/2026
CRIMINAL LAW-TECH
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a technical amendment to Section 3-2-5 of the Unified Code of Corrections, which addresses the organizational structure of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice. The amendment primarily focuses on a minor linguistic change in subsection (a), removing a redundant "and" in the description of the Department of Corrections' leadership. The bill maintains the existing provisions that establish the Department of Corrections, led by a Director and Assistant Director appointed by the Governor, and the Department of Juvenile Justice, led by a Director, which is responsible for individuals under 18 years of age sentenced to imprisonment. The bill also preserves the existing requirement that juvenile offenders be kept separate from adult offenders. Additionally, the bill reaffirms the requirement for a gang intelligence unit within the Department, which is tasked with gathering information about inmate gang populations, monitoring gang activities, and developing policies to deter gang-related actions within correctional institutions. The unit's information remains confidential and can be shared with other law enforcement agencies under specific guidelines.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Makes a technical change in a Section concerning the organization of the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Tony McCombie (R)*, Nicole La Ha (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
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UT bill #HB0373 • Last Action 03/18/2026
Higher Education Innovation
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a pilot program for higher education research funding, creating the "Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program" which will award grants to research institutions and applied research projects at regional institutions, prioritizing applications based on their 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 several amendments to existing laws, including changes to the powers of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority, the "Utah first credential program" which aims to help students earn industry-recognized credentials, and the "Nucleus Fund," a limited liability company focused on investing in Utah-based technology companies. Additionally, the bill amends provisions related to the Opportunity Scholarship Program and the Karen Mayne Public Safety Officer Scholarship Program, and it includes a repeal date for the Higher Education Research Funding Pilot Program in 2030, with a specific appropriation of $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2027 to implement this pilot program.
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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: 5 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 55
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0059 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Identification Verification Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Utah law to enhance identification verification procedures, particularly for alcohol sales and related offenses, with most provisions taking effect on May 6, 2026, and some sections retroactively applying from January 1, 2026. Key changes include requiring applicable licensees, such as bars and restaurants, to verify proof of age for individuals who appear 35 years old or younger before serving them alcohol or allowing entry, and specifying that this verification must confirm the individual is at least 21, the photo matches, and if it's a Utah driver's license, the person is not interdicted (meaning legally prohibited from purchasing or consuming alcohol). The bill also mandates that state stores and package agencies (places that sell packaged alcohol) must require proof of age before selling any alcoholic product and, if a Utah driver's license or ID card is presented, verify the individual is not interdicted. Furthermore, it clarifies sentencing requirements 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 related to driver's license suspension or revocation for DUI convictions, as well as the process for obtaining or renewing licenses with an "interdicted person identifier."
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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: 7 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 68
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #SB384 • Last Action 03/17/2026
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 45 days of submission.
Status: Crossed Over
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: 1 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
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FL bill #S7024 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Operational Technology Information
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts changes to Florida's public records and open meetings laws to protect sensitive cybersecurity information held by government agencies. It creates exemptions from public disclosure for various types of information, including network schematics, hardware and software configurations, encryption details, information about how cybersecurity incidents are detected and responded to, processes and practices designed to protect data and technology, risk assessments and audits of cybersecurity programs, login credentials (which are passwords or other information used to access systems), internet protocol addresses and geolocation data related to accessing public portals, and sensitive agency-produced data processing software. The bill also exempts insurance and self-insurance coverage limits for cybersecurity from public view. Importantly, any portion of a public meeting that would reveal this protected cybersecurity information will also be exempt from public access, though these portions must still be recorded and transcribed, with those recordings and transcripts also being kept confidential. These exemptions are retroactive and will be subject to future legislative review, with a sunset date of October 2, 2031. The bill also makes conforming changes to various other statutes and repeals existing provisions related to data security in the Citizens Property Insurance Corporation and state postsecondary education institutions.
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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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7004 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Conviction Integrity Unit Reinvestigation Information
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 119.071 to remove a scheduled repeal date for an exemption that protects information gathered during reinvestigations by "conviction integrity units," which are special units within state attorney's offices tasked with reviewing claims of actual innocence. The exemption, which applies to information generated after a unit formally accepts a case for review, will now remain in effect indefinitely, rather than being set to expire on October 2, 2026, as previously planned under the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which mandates periodic legislative review of such exemptions.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #HB0246 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Local Government Drug Testing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 39
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S7000 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes a permanent change to a law that protects the privacy of individuals who have received public emergency shelter, such as during a hurricane or other disaster. Specifically, it removes a provision that would have automatically ended this privacy protection on October 2, 2026, meaning the addresses and phone numbers of people who received emergency shelter will no longer be considered public records and will remain confidential indefinitely. The law being amended, section 252.385 of the Florida Statutes, defines "agency" as any entity that provides emergency shelter, and the exemption from public records requirements is intended to protect the safety and privacy of these individuals.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #HB0188 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Juvenile Justice Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends several provisions related to juvenile justice and school safety, primarily focusing on how offenses committed by minors in schools are handled. Key changes include defining "drug possession offense" and "drug offense" more broadly to encompass various drug-related crimes, and establishing new procedures for reporting offenses. Specifically, principals are now required to notify a student's legal parent or guardian when an offense is reported, while also maintaining the confidentiality of the reporting school employee. The bill also clarifies when school administrators or school resource officers can refer minors to law enforcement or courts, emphasizing the use of evidence-based alternative interventions for less severe offenses and habitual truancy, but mandating direct referral to court for repeat drug possession offenses. Furthermore, it outlines procedures for administrative investigations and searches related to drug offenses on school property, and clarifies the immunity from liability for school employees and principals acting in good faith. The bill also updates definitions and data collection requirements for juvenile recidivism, including a new category for "school-based recidivism," and modifies the criteria for offering nonjudicial adjustments (a pre-court resolution) for minors, particularly concerning drug offenses and serious misdemeanors. Finally, it includes provisions for coordinating with another bill (H.B. 188) regarding drug offenses and sets an effective date of May 6, 2026.
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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: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 59
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0041 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Business Entity Technical Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 55
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S7022 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Examination and Assessment Instruments
Status: Passed
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, meaning these materials will be kept private, to include instruments held by a wider range of educational entities, such as public schools, Florida College System institutions, state universities, and their governing boards, in addition to 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 eventually disposed of, and it clarifies that these entities can share confidential information with each other. Furthermore, it extends the date when this exemption is scheduled to expire from 2026 to 2031, and includes a statement of public necessity explaining that keeping these assessment materials confidential is crucial to prevent cheating, maintain the accuracy of tests, and avoid costly replacements.
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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: 3 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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KS bill #SB431 • Last Action 03/17/2026
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: 19
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Insurance; Rereferred to Committee on Health and Human Services
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UT bill #HB0165 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Critical Infrastructure Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 76
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0058 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Insurance Code Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 63
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MS bill #HB612 • Last Action 03/17/2026
State agencies; authorize to enter into intergovernmental support agreeements with military branches.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows state agencies to enter into intergovernmental support agreements with branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, enabling them to provide installation-support services to military bases within Mississippi, as authorized by federal law. Additionally, it amends existing law to allow individuals who have completed the training for a United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician and have two years of direct patient care experience to be eligible to take the examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This change expands the pathways for military medical personnel to obtain civilian nursing licenses, recognizing their training and experience.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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UT bill #SB0147 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes the Office of Inspector General of Medicaid Services (OIGMS) by moving it from the Department of Health and Human Services to the Department of Government Operations, clarifies its duties and powers to include performance, compliance, and financial audits, and establishes an OIGMS Advisory Board to promote coordination and provide recommendations. The bill also defines key terms like "Medicaid program" and "advisory board," and outlines the OIGMS's responsibilities in identifying and preventing fraud, waste, and abuse within the Medicaid program, including its authority to access records and place holds on claims. Additionally, it sets performance metrics for the OIGMS and a process for employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation, and establishes that the advisory board will be repealed on July 1, 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: 6 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 62
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #HB0040 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 51
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S0298 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Victims of Domestic and Dating Violence
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the existing Address Confidentiality Program for Victims of Domestic Violence to include victims of dating violence, making their personal information exempt from public records requirements. Specifically, it protects the addresses, telephone numbers, and social security numbers of these program participants held by the Office of the Attorney General, as well as their names, addresses, and telephone numbers found in voter registration and voting records managed by supervisors of elections and the Department of State. This exemption aims to safeguard victims from potential harm by their abusers, recognizing that their physical safety outweighs the public's right to access this information. The bill also includes provisions for retroactive application of these exemptions, future legislative review, and a contingent effective date tied to the passage of similar legislation.
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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: 3 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7014 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform Investigations
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill extends the expiration date of exemptions from public records requirements for information gathered during investigations into social media platform activities by the Attorney General and the Department of Legal Affairs. Specifically, it amends two sections of Florida Statutes: Section 287.137, which deals with investigations by the Attorney General or law enforcement agencies, and Section 501.2041, which covers investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs or law enforcement agencies into violations by social media platforms. The exemption, which keeps certain information confidential during and after an investigation, including proprietary business information, trade secrets, and personal identifying information, was set to expire on October 2, 2026, but this bill pushes that repeal date to October 2, 2031, meaning these confidentiality provisions will remain in effect for an additional five years unless the legislature acts to repeal them sooner.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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MI bill #SB0835 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Financial institutions: money transmitters; money transmission modernization act; create. Creates new act & repeals 2006 PA 250 (MCL 487.1001 - 487.1047).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Money Transmission Modernization Act," establishes a new framework for regulating money transmission businesses, replacing the previous Money Transmission Services Act. It aims to modernize regulations, promote interstate cooperation among regulators, protect the public from financial crime, standardize licensing requirements, and ensure customer funds are safeguarded while allowing for innovation. The act defines key terms like "money transmission" (selling or issuing payment instruments or stored value, or receiving money for transmission), "authorized delegate" (a person authorized by a licensee to conduct money transmission), and "tangible net worth" (a company's assets minus liabilities, excluding intangible assets). It outlines exemptions from licensing, such as for federally insured depository institutions and certain payment system operators, and details requirements for obtaining and renewing licenses, including background checks and financial disclosures. The bill also addresses acquisition of control of licensees, reporting obligations, record-keeping, and establishes prudential standards like minimum tangible net worth and security requirements (surety bonds or deposits). Enforcement provisions include the director's authority to suspend or revoke licenses, issue cease and desist orders, and assess civil fines, with penalties for violations including potential imprisonment and fines. The act also includes provisions for cooperation with other state and federal regulators and participation in nationwide licensing systems, with a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026, and a repeal of the old act on July 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: 03/17/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 5 : Rosemary Bayer (D)*, Roger Victory (R), Mary Cavanagh (D), John Damoose (R), Veronica Klinefelt (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Finance, Insurance, And Consumer Protection
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FL bill #S7012 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes changes related to public records exemptions for information gathered by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) during investigations. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal dates for several existing exemptions, meaning these exemptions will no longer automatically expire on a specific date unless the Legislature acts to save them. These exemptions protect information received by the DHSMV from public disclosure when it's part of an investigation or examination concerning private rebuilt inspection providers, or when investigating potential violations of laws, rules, or orders related to vehicle certificates, dealer licenses, and driver licenses. The Open Government Sunset Review Act (s. 119.15, F.S.) is a law that requires certain exemptions to be reviewed periodically and potentially repealed if not reenacted, and this bill effectively removes these specific exemptions from that sunset review process.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #HB0023 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Service Animal Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 47
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S0506 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/Body Camera Recordings Recorded by a Code Inspector
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for body camera recordings made by code inspectors, which are officials responsible for enforcing building and property codes, under specific circumstances. The exemption applies to recordings taken inside private residences, healthcare or social service facilities, or any place where a reasonable person would expect privacy. However, these recordings can still be disclosed by a local government for its official duties or to other government agencies, and must be provided to the person recorded, their personal representative (such as a parent, guardian, or attorney), or someone who lawfully resided at the recorded location, with only relevant portions disclosed. Additionally, recordings can be released pursuant to a court order, which will consider factors like necessity, sensitivity of information, and potential harm. Local governments are required to retain these recordings for at least 90 days, and this exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill also directs the Division of Library and Information Services to establish a 90-day retention rule for these recordings by October 1, 2026.
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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: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S7026 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Trade Secret Held by an Agency
Status: Passed
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 that protects trade secrets held by government agencies from public disclosure, meaning this exemption will no longer automatically expire. The bill also amends various other statutes to conform to this change and to adjust how trade secrets and other proprietary information are treated under public records laws across different state agencies and programs, including those related to antitrust violations, economic development, healthcare rebates, workers' compensation investigations, funeral services, consumer protection, and insurance. In essence, the bill aims to make certain confidential business information, particularly trade secrets, permanently exempt from public view when held by government entities, rather than subject to periodic review and potential expiration.
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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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 26
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #SB0038 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Consumer Protection Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 54
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IA bill #HF2638 • Last Action 03/17/2026
A bill for an act relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees.(Formerly HF 2388.)
Status: Crossed Over
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: 1 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Winckler. S.J. 587.
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MI bill #HB5544 • Last Action 03/17/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 02/19/2026
• Last Action: Recommendation Concurred In
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UT bill #SB0040 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Business Entity Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 60
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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UT bill #SB0141 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Child Welfare Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 48
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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MI bill #HB4765 • Last Action 03/17/2026
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: 8
• Last Amended: 08/13/2025
• Last Action: Referred To Second Reading
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FL bill #S7002 • Last Action 03/17/2026
OGSR/Department of Military Affairs/United States Department of Defense
Status: Passed
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 on DoD networks, or otherwise pertaining to the DoD. This exemption, which prevents such information from being publicly disclosed under Florida's open government laws, was originally set to expire on October 2, 2026, but this bill pushes that repeal date back to October 2, 2031, effectively keeping this information private for an additional five years unless the Legislature intervenes. The bill also states that it will become law immediately upon being enacted.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 34
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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FL bill #S0490 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Public Records/E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety for Providing Renewal Notices
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing exemption from public records requirements for email addresses collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) to include all email addresses collected for general notification purposes, not just for renewal notices, and also covers email addresses collected for vessel registration notifications. This means that the DHSMV can keep these email addresses private, preventing them from being accessed by the public, to protect individuals from potential identity theft, scams, or unwanted solicitations, as the Legislature has determined this privacy concern outweighs the public's right to access such information. The exemption will apply retroactively to past collections of these email addresses, will be reviewed by the Legislature in the future, and is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will only take effect if similar legislation, referred to as SB 488, is also passed and becomes law during the same legislative session.
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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: 2 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 29
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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UT bill #SB0117 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Occupational and Professional Licensing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 49
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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KS bill #HB2368 • Last Action 03/17/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Health and Human Services
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: House EFA Subject to Amendment and Debate - Motion by Rep. Wasinger to re-refer to Committee on Health and Human Services adopted.
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WA bill #SB6106 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Revised for engrossed: Concerning the laid-off employees act.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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. Additionally, it enhances the protection of employee names and addresses by exempting this information from public disclosure when provided to the employment security department by employers for layoff notifications, thereby safeguarding employees' privacy. The bill also makes a technical correction to clarify that notice must be provided to both the department and affected employees or their representatives, and it includes an emergency clause, 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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 33
• Last Amended: 03/20/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/17/2026.
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UT bill #SB0139 • Last Action 03/17/2026
Notary Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Notaries Public Reform Act to modernize notary procedures, particularly concerning electronic and remote notarizations. Key changes include defining terms like "electronic journal" and "secondary authentication of identity," which refers to verifying a person's identity through methods like knowledge-based questions or biometric analysis for remote notarizations. The bill also updates requirements for keeping journals, mandating that notaries commissioned on or after May 6, 2026, must maintain both physical and electronic journals for a period of 10 years, and clarifies the procedures for remote notarizations, including the creation of electronic recordings. Additionally, it revises rules regarding the use of official seals, specifying that seals used for remote notarizations should be in black ink, and introduces new provisions for unlawful interference with notary records and equipment, classifying such acts as a class B misdemeanor. The bill also clarifies that journals and electronic recordings of remote notarizations are not considered public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act.
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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: 4 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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IA bill #HF2388 • Last Action 03/16/2026
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: 11
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Withdrawn. H.J. 672.
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KS bill #HB2678 • Last Action 03/16/2026
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: 3
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: House Withdrawn from Committee on Federal and State Affairs; Referred to Committee on Interstate Cooperation
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WA bill #SB6014 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Concerning pregnancy-related accommodations.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill refines existing laws regarding pregnancy-related accommodations for employees, clarifying that employers can request written certification from a healthcare professional for the need for accommodation, except for certain common accommodations like limits on lifting over 17 pounds. It also introduces a new provision that protects the privacy of employees and applicants who file complaints or participate in investigations related to pregnancy accommodations under chapter 49.92 RCW, meaning their personal information, including their name, address, and any health information related to pregnancy or childbirth, will be kept confidential and not available for public inspection, with specific exceptions for disclosure to employers when necessary for investigation, to public employees in their official duties, in legal proceedings, or to the complainant themselves. This bill also mandates that the department of labor and industries provide online educational materials about these rights and responsibilities, 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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 1/1/2027.
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KY bill #HB66 • Last Action 03/16/2026
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: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: to State & Local Government (S)
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PA bill #SB49 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Cannabis Control Board (Board) to regulate cannabis activities, defining "cannabis" broadly to include marijuana, hashish, and products with THC concentrations exceeding limits set by the Medical Marijuana Act, as well as certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products. The Board will be an independent agency composed of members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, with specific qualifications and restrictions to prevent conflicts of interest. The bill also creates the Cannabis Regulation Fund to collect fees and fines, which will be used to fund the Board's operations, support drug abuse programs, and provide economic relief. The Board will have broad powers and duties, including issuing permits for various cannabis-related activities, promulgating regulations, and enforcing compliance. It will also take over the oversight of the medical marijuana program from the Department of Health, ensuring a smooth transition of authority and resources. The bill outlines specific regulations for permits, including those for warehousing, distribution, and third-party transportation of cannabis products, and details requirements for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers, including the availability of medical professionals and video surveillance. Finally, the bill makes conforming amendments and repeals certain sections of the existing Medical Marijuana Act to align with the new regulatory framework.
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Bill Summary: Establishing the Cannabis Control Board; providing for powers and duties of the Cannabis Control Board; establishing the Cannabis Regulation Fund; providing for permits and for dispensing cannabis to patients and caregivers; and making repeals.
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• Introduced: 06/30/2025
• Added: 07/01/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 18 : Dan Laughlin (R)*, Kim Ward (R), Sharif Street (D), Dave Argall (R), Tina Tartaglione (D), Devlin Robinson (R), Judy Schwank (D), James Malone (D), Elder Vogel (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), John Kane (D), Lisa Boscola (D), Tony Williams (D), Wayne Fontana (D), Nikil Saval (D), Pat Stefano (R), Marty Flynn (D), Joseph Picozzi (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/16/2026
• Last Action: Amended in Senate Committee on Law & Justice
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WA bill #SB6081 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Protecting Washingtonians from invasion of privacy, including the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and historic sex designation changes in official government records.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to protect Washingtonians' privacy by preventing the unauthorized disclosure of sex designation information and past changes to that designation in official government records. It amends several existing laws to ensure that information related to sex designation changes on vital records, such as birth certificates, is sealed and not publicly accessible, and that driver's licenses and identicards issued after a sex designation change only reflect the current designation without indicating any prior changes. The bill also clarifies that supporting documentation for sex designation changes on vital records will be sealed and not subject to public inspection, and that state archives will not make this supporting documentation publicly available. Additionally, it strengthens protections for personal information in government records, particularly concerning sex designation, and ensures that such information is not disclosed without consent, except in specific circumstances like emergencies.
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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: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/19/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 3/16/2026.
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OK bill #HB3055 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; modifying qualifications of the Executive Director; effective date.
Status: Crossed Over
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 the professional training of law enforcement officers. Specifically, it changes the requirement from the Executive Director needing to be certified as a peace officer in the state by CLEET to instead requiring 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: 3 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: First Reading
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NJ bill #S3814 • Last Action 03/16/2026
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, defined as postsecondary educational institutions located in the United States or its possessions (or recognized foreign institutions) that are not incorporated in New Jersey and offer degree programs, to obtain a license to operate in the state. To be licensed by the Secretary of Higher Education, these institutions must submit a detailed petition including proof of licensure in their home state, accreditation status, financial statements, faculty qualifications, and an impact analysis on existing in-State institutions, demonstrating unmet need or demand for their proposed programs. The Secretary will review these petitions, solicit public comment, and consult with the New Jersey Presidents' Council before making a final decision, ensuring that licensed programs meet State standards, are financially viable, and do not negatively affect existing in-State offerings. Initial licenses will be valid for up to three years and can be renewed for up to five years upon demonstration of continued need and compliance. Licensed institutions will be required to submit annual reports, and their licenses can be suspended or revoked for failing to meet performance standards, misrepresenting data, or negatively impacting in-State institutions' access to clinical or field placements.
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Bill Summary: Revises licensure process for out-of-State institutions of higher education.
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• Introduced: 03/02/2026
• Added: 03/07/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John McKeon (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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MN bill #HF4204 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Sports betting and regulating authorized to ensure it is conducted responsibly, licenses established, local restrictions prohibited, sports betting taxation provided, civil and criminal penalties provided, amateur sports grants provided, various other gambling provisions modified, and money appropriated.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes and regulates sports betting in Minnesota, establishing a framework for licensing, taxation, and responsible conduct. The commissioner will oversee mobile sports betting, ensuring it is conducted fairly and responsibly, with rules covering wager acceptance, revenue calculation, and account management, while prohibiting credit card use for funding accounts. The bill also mandates measures to prevent problem gambling, including a 24/7 helpline and methods to identify at-risk individuals, and allows sports governing bodies to request restrictions on certain wagers if they threaten the integrity of events. Local governments are prohibited from imposing their own restrictions or taxes on sports betting, and a 22% tax will be levied on sports betting net revenue, with funds distributed to various accounts for problem gambling treatment, amateur sports, and other initiatives. The bill also outlines criminal penalties for violations, including underage gambling and unauthorized wagers, and establishes licensing requirements for operators, platform providers, and suppliers, with specific provisions for Indian Tribes to operate mobile sports betting. Furthermore, it mandates studies on gambling prevalence and the impact of sports betting, and includes provisions for amateur sports grants and modifications to charitable gambling regulations.
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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: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 94th Legislature 2025-2026
• Sponsors: 2 : Cedrick Frazier (D)*, Kari Rehrauer (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Author added Rehrauer
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NJ bill #A2384 • Last Action 03/16/2026
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 establish a coordinated system for emergency medical care. This plan will outline both immediate and future goals and may include regional plans developed by county health boards in consultation with local boards, which, upon OEMS approval, become part of the statewide strategy. The OEMS will be required to review and update this plan every three years to enhance its effectiveness and efficiency, and the DOH will make the plan publicly accessible online. To develop and update the plan, the OEMS must assess existing EMS resources, evaluate the current system's effectiveness, identify necessary improvements, set performance targets with cost estimates and monitoring methods, and collaborate with medical organizations and agencies to better serve individuals who currently use emergency departments for non-urgent care, while also seeking grant funding for EMS programs. The plan itself will focus on creating a unified system encompassing facilities, transportation, personnel, and communication to reduce patient harm and mortality, decrease treatment delays, improve access to quality care for all citizens, promote continuous improvement in all aspects of EMS delivery, and expand training opportunities, particularly for paramedics and advanced life support personnel in underserved areas. It will also establish processes for designating specialized hospitals like trauma and stroke centers, maintain a data collection 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 accreditation standards for support teams. Furthermore, the plan will coordinate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, establish a statewide system of health and medical emergency response teams for disasters, improve EMS dispatching through training and accreditation, and identify best practices for EMS operations and response times. The OEMS will collaborate with the Emergency Medical Services for Children program and the State trauma medical director to ensure all related plans and protocols align with the new Statewide Emergency Medical Services Plan.
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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: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bill Moen (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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NJ bill #A4725 • Last Action 03/16/2026
Establishes alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from MVC.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence in New Jersey to obtain essential identification cards and driver's licenses from the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) when they lack the necessary documentation due to their experiences. Instead of standard proof of identity, age, residence, or social security number, victims can submit medical documentation of the domestic violence, court documents related to a domestic violence proceeding, a police report identifying them as a victim, or a certification from a licensed social worker or recognized domestic violence service provider. The MVC will verify this alternative documentation, and while it's being authenticated, a temporary identification card or license, valid for up to 12 months, may be issued. The submitted documentation is protected and will not be considered a public record, with limited exceptions for disclosure. The bill also mandates training for MVC employees on trauma-informed interactions with domestic violence victims, requires annual reports on the number of these alternative documents issued (without personal information), and includes a legislative review of the bill's effectiveness five years after it becomes law. Penalties will apply for submitting false documentation, and this alternative pathway does not apply to obtaining REAL ID compliant documents.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an alternative pathway for victims of domestic violence to obtain certain identification cards and licenses from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission). Specifically, under the bill, a person who, as a result of an act or acts of domestic violence, lacks the requisite documentation, including photo identification, proof of the person's age, identity, residence, social security number, or New Jersey residency, to obtain a non-driver identification card, a standard basic driver's license, or a standard motorcycle license, as applicable, may submit: medical documentation of the act or acts of domestic violence; court documentation indicating the applicant is a party to a domestic violence legal proceeding in lieu of the requisite documentation; a police report identifying the person as a victim of an act or acts of domestic violence; or certification from a licensed social worker or a domestic violence service provider recognized by a State agency attesting that the person does not possess the requisite documents as a result of an act or acts of domestic violence. The commission is required to authenticate the applicant's documentation with the appropriate person or entity that issued the documentation or another entity deemed appropriate by the commission to confirm the authenticity of the documentation. While the documentation is pending authentication, the commission may issue the applicant a temporary non-driver identification card, standard basic driver's license, or standard motorcycle license, as appropriate, which is to be valid for a period not to exceed 12 months. In addition, the bill clarifies that the documentation submitted by an applicant is not to be considered a government record pursuant to current State law and is not to be disclosed by the commission except in limited situations, as outlined in the bill. The bill further provides that any person who knowingly submits false documentation for the purpose of obtaining a non-driver identification card, a standard basic driver's license, or a standard motorcycle license is to be subject to penalties under applicable State law. The bill also requires the chief administrator to ensure that the employees responsible for receiving and processing the documentation receive training regarding trauma-informed interactions with victims of domestic violence and the proper review and handling of the documentation. The bill further requires the commission to prepare and submit an annual report to the Governor and to the Legislature detailing the number of non-driver identification cards, standard basic driver's licenses, and standard motorcycle licenses issued. The report is not to contain any personally identifiable information. Finally, five years following the effective date of the bill, the Legislature is required to review and assess the effectiveness of the bill in assisting victims of domestic violence in obtaining non-driver identification cards, standard basic driver's licenses, and standard motorcycle licenses.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/18/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Kenyatta Stewart (D)*, Ellen Park (D)*, Annette Quijano (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/17/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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VA bill #HB489 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Restorative justice practices; definitions, effect of participation, immunity from civil liability.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes definitions and protections for restorative justice practices, which are voluntary processes where parties who have caused harm, been harmed, or other participants meet with facilitators to address harm, trauma, reduce future harm, or strengthen community ties. Key provisions include that participation in these practices cannot be used as evidence of guilt or civil liability in legal proceedings, and communications made during these practices are confidential and generally cannot be disclosed or compelled in any legal setting, with exceptions for preventing death or serious harm, complying with other laws, court orders for reports (limited in scope), or if all parties waive the privilege. The bill also grants civil immunity to individuals who in good faith disclose restorative justice communications believing it's allowed under these provisions, provided the disclosure is limited to the allowable scope. Additionally, it clarifies that restorative justice facilitators, like other professionals, must report suspected child abuse or neglect, even if the suspicion arises from information gained during a restorative justice practice.
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Bill Summary: Restorative justice practices. Provides that participation in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, shall not be used as evidence or as an admission of guilt, delinquency, or civil liability in current or subsequent legal proceedings against any participant. The bill also provides that restorative justice communications, defined in the bill, are not admissible in, or subject to discovery for, any legal proceeding, and disclosure of such communications shall not be compelled in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation. The bill prohibits any person involved in a restorative justice practice, as defined in the bill, from testifying about any phase of such practice in any judicial or administrative proceeding, arbitration, or mediation except in certain circumstances enumerated in the bill. Lastly, the bill provides civil immunity for any person, who in good faith, discloses any restorative justice communication based on his belief that such disclosure is allowed pursuant to such provisions, provided that such disclosure was limited to solely address any such allowable disclosure.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Patrick Hope (D)*, Karen Keys-Gamarra (D), Destiny LeVere Bolling (D)
• Versions: 7 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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WA bill #HB2309 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Reducing barriers to state employment by eliminating postgraduate degree requirements that are unnecessary.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends a state law, RCW 41.06.157, to reduce barriers to state employment by ensuring that postgraduate degree requirements are not the sole way to demonstrate qualifications for a role, unless legally mandated for specific job functions. The changes aim to create a more streamlined and effective state workforce 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: 3 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Effective date 6/11/2026.
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VA bill #SB609 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
Status: Dead
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: 42
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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VA bill #HB1272 • Last Action 03/14/2026
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Status: Dead
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 30 percent tax on all gross profits generated from these devices, with the tax proceeds allocated to various funds, including local governments, the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, and the general fund. The bill also introduces criminal and civil penalties for violations, including fines and license suspensions or revocations, and defines "electronic skill gaming device" as a device where player skill predominantly determines the outcome, allowing for cash payouts exceeding the cost to play. It sets limits on the number of devices per location, prohibits inducements to host locations, and requires a central monitoring system for all devices. The bill also amends existing laws to clarify that electronic skill gaming devices are not considered illegal gambling devices and establishes a voluntary exclusion program for individuals who wish to self-exclude from participating in various forms of gaming, including electronic skill gaming.
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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: 9 • Votes: 17 • Actions: 67
• Last Amended: 03/14/2026
• Last Action: Failed to Pass from conference
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FL bill #S0744 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records Requests Made to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section of Florida law addressing public records requests made to law enforcement officers. The bill defines specific circumstances under which law enforcement officers can refuse to process public records requests while performing official duties, such as responding to a service call, conducting an investigation, or engaging in other police activities. When an officer is actively performing official duties, they must verbally inform the person requesting records that they cannot process the request at that moment and instead direct the individual to either the agency's records custodian or an online public records portal. If an individual knowingly and persistently attempts to compel an officer to process a records request while the officer is on duty, they could be charged with obstruction of a law enforcement officer under existing state law. The bill specifically excludes situations where an officer is performing duties at an official agency location. Key terms like "law enforcement officer" and "employing agency" are defined by referencing existing statutory definitions. The provisions of this bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing ample time for law enforcement agencies to prepare for and implement the new requirements.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records requests made to law enforcement officers; creating s. 119.101, F.S.; defining terms; prohibiting law enforcement officers from accepting and processing public records requests while engaged in certain activities; providing that a law enforcement officer makes a certain determination; requiring that a law enforcement officer verbally inform an individual of certain information; providing criminal penalties for individuals who knowingly and willfully persist in attempting to compel a law enforcement officer to accept and process a public records request under certain circumstances; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/03/2025
• Added: 12/04/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Yarborough (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/03/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #H0695 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Health Care
Status: Dead
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: 35
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S0770 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises Florida's public records laws to strengthen transparency and accountability for government agencies. The bill modifies the definition of "actual cost of duplication" to include reasonable agency resource costs, such as clerical assistance, while explicitly excluding overhead costs. It requires public records custodians to acknowledge and respond to records requests within three business days, either by providing the records, estimating the time and cost to provide them, or denying the request with a specific statutory exemption. The bill prohibits agencies from charging fees if they fail to respond promptly and prevents agencies from asserting new exemptions during legal challenges that were not previously raised. Additionally, the bill establishes penalties for agencies that intentionally obstruct public records access, including mandatory attorney fees, cost assessments, and potential financial penalties. The legislation also requires agencies to provide electronic payment options for records requests, offer records in requested electronic formats, and potentially reduce or waive fees for requests serving public purposes like journalism, academic research, or nonprofit activities. These changes aim to make public records more accessible and hold government agencies more accountable for transparent record-keeping and disclosure practices.
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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 specified provisions to fail to acknowledge a public records request promptly and in good faith; requiring custodians of public records to perform specified actions within a specified timeframe; prohibiting an agency from imposing costs or fees if the custodian of public records fails to take such actions within the required timeframe; requiring custodians of public records 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; providing that an agency may not assert certain justifications under specified circumstances; deleting provisions authorizing a fee for accessing a public record electronically under a contractual agreement; prohibiting agencies from charging for specified public records requests; defining the term “any electronic medium stored, maintained, or used by an agency”; requiring agencies to provide requested public records in specified formats; authorizing agencies to charge a fee for such provision; providing for the reduction or waiver of fees under specified conditions; requiring that such reductions and waivers be applied uniformly; prohibiting an agency from charging for a certain timeframe under specified conditions; requiring that a written, detailed cost estimate be provided upon request to persons seeking to inspect or copy a public record; providing that an agency is not authorized to charge fees for redaction of certain records; requiring an agency subject to ch. 119, F.S., to provide an electronic option for payment of fees associated with a public records request; amending s. 119.10, F.S.; providing that violations of any law providing access to public records are violations of specified provisions; providing a civil penalty for persons who violate provisions related to accessing public records; providing criminal penalties for persons outside this state who knowingly violate specified provisions; requiring courts to assess specified penalties if the court makes certain determinations; amending s. 119.12, F.S.; requiring that the court assess against agencies certain costs and fees and award such costs and fees to the complainant; requiring that certain fees be assessed against an agency under certain conditions; authorizing agency reimbursement of attorney fees and costs under specified conditions; amending s. 119.15, F.S.; requiring that certain provisions authorizing a public records exemption be repealed after a specified timeframe unless the Legislature reenacts the exemption; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/05/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0627 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Law Enforcement Officers Actively Engaged in Official Duty
Status: Dead
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: 23
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #H0661 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Private Investigators
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public record requirements for sensitive personal information of current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, it protects their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and for children, the names and locations of their schools and day care facilities. The bill explains that this exemption is a public necessity because private investigators often deal with sensitive cases that could lead to retaliation, and making their personal information public could endanger them and their families. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature decides to extend it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity justifying the exemption and sets an effective date of 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 record requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the spouses and children of such private investigators; 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: 12/05/2025
• Added: 12/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Paula Stark (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0437 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
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: 4 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Alex Andrade (R)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Jim Mooney (R), Susan Plasencia (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 44
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S1554 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Experimental Treatment Outcomes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make certain information within public reports on experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals confidential and exempt from public records requirements, specifically amending Florida Statute 499.0295. The exemption would apply to health information and proprietary pricing details contained in these reports, which are published annually by the Department of Health. The bill includes a statement of public necessity, arguing that releasing this sensitive personal health data could harm patients with terminal or life-threatening rare diseases who are undergoing experimental treatments, as they have a strong expectation of privacy. The Legislature finds that the potential harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit. The bill also has a contingent effective date, meaning it will only take effect if similar legislation is passed during the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 499.0295, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information contained in a public report published by the Department of Health relating to experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #S1346 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Department of Legal Affairs/Artificial Intelligence Violations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for information gathered by the Department of Legal Affairs during investigations into violations related to artificial intelligence (AI). Specifically, any information received by the department as part of a notification or investigation of an AI violation under section 501.1739, Florida Statutes, will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure until the investigation is completed or no longer active. This exemption is intended to prevent the premature release of information that could hinder investigations, protect sensitive personal and proprietary business information, and avoid revealing security vulnerabilities. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which this confidential information can still be shared, such as for official duties, public notification if it aids in locating victims, or with other government entities. After an investigation concludes, certain information, including personal identifying details, computer forensic reports, and proprietary business information, will remain confidential. This exemption is subject to a legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity explaining why this exemption is crucial for effective investigations and to prevent further harm to individuals and businesses.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 501.1739, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information relating to investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs of certain violations relating to artificial intelligence violations; 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Colleen Burton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Commerce and Tourism
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FL bill #S1124 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Autopsy Reports of Certain Sudden and Unexpected deaths
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of infants or children who die suddenly and unexpectedly, or individuals of any age whose death is suspected to be caused by SADS (Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome), a condition involving irregular heart rhythms that can lead to sudden death. While these reports will generally be kept confidential, surviving parents and adult siblings of the deceased will still be allowed to view and obtain copies. The reports can also be shared with the Department of Health for epidemiological research and tracking, and with public health authorities for specific purposes, provided they maintain confidentiality. Additionally, deidentified information and aggregate data from these reports can be released to national research institutions for similar research goals. This exemption is subject to a future legislative review and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill's stated public necessity is to protect the emotional well-being of families by preventing the widespread dissemination of sensitive autopsy findings, which could cause emotional distress and detract from the memory of the deceased, especially given the ease of sharing information online.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 406.11, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of certain sudden and unexpected deaths; specifying circumstances under which such autopsy reports and certain information contained therein may be disclosed; 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: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ileana Garcia (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #S1146 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Recordings of Protective Investigations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates an exemption from public records requirements for recordings of interviews conducted as part of a protective investigation by the Department of Children and Families (DCF), meaning these recordings will not be accessible to the general public under current public records laws like s. 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes. However, these recordings can still be released to individuals conducting the investigation, who must keep them confidential, or to the caregiver of the child involved in the investigation if requested in connection with a judicial proceeding, unless a court orders otherwise. This exemption is intended to protect the privacy of children and witnesses involved in abuse, abandonment, or neglect investigations, and it is scheduled for review and potential repeal on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that protecting sensitive interview details is crucial for maintaining a safe environment for children and the integrity of investigations, and it will take effect only if another related bill, SB 1144, also becomes law.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 39.301, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for recordings of interviews conducted as part of a protective investigation by the Department of Children and Families; authorizing the release of such recordings to certain persons; 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: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #S1754 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Drug Overdose Death Review Committee/Suicide Death Review Committee
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates exemptions from public records and open meeting requirements for the Drug Overdose Death Review Committee and the Suicide Death Review Committee, and any local committees they establish. These committees review deaths from drug overdoses and suicides, respectively, and the bill aims to protect the privacy of the deceased and their families by making records that identify them confidential. This means that information revealing the identity of a decedent or their family member will not be publicly accessible, though it can be shared between the committees, with government agencies for their duties, or with researchers approved by the Department of Health who agree to strict privacy measures. Portions of committee meetings where this confidential information is discussed will also be closed to the public, but these closed sessions must be recorded and the recordings maintained by the committees. Disclosing this confidential information to unauthorized individuals will be a misdemeanor. The bill also includes provisions for future legislative review and repeal, and states that these exemptions are necessary to protect the reputation and safety of families, prevent emotional distress, and ensure the effectiveness of the review processes, arguing that the potential reduction in deaths outweighs the public benefit of releasing such sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; amending ss. 394.47893 and 394.47894, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for certain records and information held by the Drug Overdose Death Review Committee and the Suicide Death Review Committee, respectively, or a local review committee established thereunder; authorizing the disclosure of such records and information under certain circumstances; creating an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of meetings of the committees which would reveal confidential and exempt information; requiring the recording of exempt portions of such meetings; requiring the committees to maintain such recordings; providing criminal penalties; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing statements 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 : Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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UT bill #HB0366 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Judicial Modifications
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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, and would be a court of record with statewide jurisdiction. The bill also modifies how interest is calculated on judgments, adjusts the retention election timelines for judges, clarifies the composition and responsibilities of various judicial bodies, and updates salary structures for judges. Additionally, it outlines procedures for the new Constitutional Court, including its jurisdiction, venue, judge appointments, and decision-making processes, and amends existing laws to include the Constitutional Court where appropriate, such as in definitions of "public official" and in rules regarding judicial vacancies and nominating commissions.
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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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 61
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S1162 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to make correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee confidential and exempt from public disclosure, meaning these records would not be accessible to the public under the state's open records laws. The Office of the Corrections Ombudsman is an independent body that investigates complaints and concerns related to correctional facilities, and the Corrections Oversight Committee provides oversight of these facilities. The bill argues this exemption is a public necessity to protect incarcerated individuals from retaliation by correctional officers if they report issues, and to encourage open communication with the Ombudsman's office about conditions within correctional facilities. The bill also includes a contingent effective date, meaning it will only become law if similar legislation is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 11.92, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee; 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: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #S1650 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new provision within Florida law that makes information received by or derived from investigations conducted by the Commission on Ethics confidential and exempt from public records requirements, specifically referencing section 119.07(1) of Florida Statutes (which outlines public records access) and section 24(a) of Article I of the State Constitution (which guarantees the right to access public records). This exemption applies while an investigation related to ethics complaints is active, with the stated public necessity being that premature release of such information could hinder or jeopardize the commission's ability to effectively conduct its investigations. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of this exemption, which is set to automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it, and its effective date is contingent upon the passage of another related bill.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 112.3243, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the commission or derived from its investigations; 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 : Don Gaetz (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S0520 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/State Retirement Plan/Division of Retirement
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida state law to create a comprehensive exemption from public records requirements for all records identifying participants in state retirement plans administered by the Division of Retirement. Specifically, the bill protects the names, addresses, and other personal identifying information of retirement plan members, payees, and beneficiaries from public disclosure. The legislation allows these records to be shared only with other governmental entities for official purposes, and includes a provision for legislative review that will automatically repeal the exemption on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts it. The bill's supporters argue that this exemption is necessary to protect retirement plan participants from potential predatory individuals or organizations who might misuse their personal information, and to provide uniform protection for all Florida Retirement System members regardless of their specific retirement plan. The justification emphasizes that preventing unauthorized disclosure will allow retirement plan participants to invest their funds without fear of their sensitive information being exposed without their consent.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 121.031, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for all records identifying participants in any state retirement plan administered by the Division of Retirement of the Department of Management Services and held by the division or the State Board of Administration; providing exceptions; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; deleting provisions providing a limited exemption from public records requirements for certain retirement records; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/17/2025
• Added: 11/18/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Corey Simon (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/17/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S1118 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Data Centers
Status: Dead
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: 19
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Died on Calendar
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FL bill #S0410 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Private Investigators
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new exemption to Florida's public records laws that protects personal identifying information for current and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DACS), as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, the bill exempts home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, places of employment, and school/daycare locations from public disclosure requirements. The legislative rationale emphasizes the sensitive nature of private investigative work, which often involves uncovering fraud or locating missing persons, and the potential risks of retaliation or harassment if personal information becomes publicly accessible. The exemption is not permanent; it is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill argues that protecting this information balances public transparency with the personal safety of private investigators and their families, and it will apply retroactively. The exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing time for implementation and review.
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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 and former private investigators licensed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the spouses and children of such private investigators; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/05/2025
• Added: 11/06/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Commerce and Tourism, Keith Truenow (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S1792 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: Dead
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: 10
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Fiscal Policy
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FL bill #H0997 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes several exemptions to public records requirements related to the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC), which is an agency that handles labor relations for public employees. First, it exempts written communications developed in preparation for or preliminary to any order issued by PERC or its designees, meaning these internal documents will not be publicly accessible. Second, it makes statements of interest signed by public employees seeking to decertify their bargaining agent confidential, with an exception allowing challenges if the statements were obtained improperly, aiming to protect employees' rights to change representation without fear of reprisal. Third, it exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth, of PERC's chair, commissioners, and hearing officers, as well as their spouses and children, citing a heightened risk of harm from disgruntled individuals due to their official duties. All these exemptions are subject to a future legislative review and repeal unless reenacted.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 447.205, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements written communications developed in preparation for, or preliminary to, the issuance of any order by the Public Employees Relations Commission or its designees; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 447.308, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements showing of interest statements signed by public employees and filed with the Public Employees Relations Commission; providing an exception; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; exempting from public records requirements the personal identifying and location information of the chair, commissioners, and hearing officers of the Public Employees Relations Commission and the personal identifying and location information of spouses and children of such personnel; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date. hb997-00
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #S7030 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Investigations by the Department of Legal Affairs
Status: Dead
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: 23
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H0607 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Industries and Professional Activities
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reorganizes and streamlines various licensing, regulatory, and professional activities within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The bill makes several key changes: it transitions licensing authority from various professional boards directly to the department, removes many continuing education requirements, changes license renewal periods from biennial (every 2 years) to quadrennial (every 4 years), eliminates certain advisory boards and commissions, and updates various administrative procedures across multiple professional fields including real estate, construction, veterinary medicine, accounting, and others. The bill also modifies requirements for professional licensing, such as education, experience, and examination standards, and provides more flexibility for veterans seeking professional licenses. Additionally, the bill makes technical changes to standardize language across different professional licensing statutes and transfer rulemaking and enforcement powers from individual boards to the department. The changes aim to simplify regulatory processes, reduce administrative burdens, and potentially lower costs for professionals while maintaining public safety standards.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to industries and professional activities; amending s. 20.165, F.S.; renaming, removing, and redesignating specified boards, commissions, and councils established within the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; changing the office locations of certain divisions; prohibiting extension or renewal of certain leases; requiring the department to provide to the Division of Professions a summary of changes to statutory law within a specified time period after adjournment of session; repealing ss. 310.011, 310.032, 310.042, 455.2124, 455.2228, 468.384, 468.399, 468.4315, 468.4337, 468.4338, 468.521, 468.522, 468.523, 468.605, 468.8316, 468.8416, 471.0195, 472.007, 472.008, 472.009, 472.017, 472.018, 472.019, 473.303, 474.204, 474.205, 474.206, 475.02, 475.03, 475.04, 475.045, 475.05, 475.10, 476.054, 476.064, 477.015, 481.205, 481.2055, 481.305, 482.243, 489.107, 489.507, 492.103, 499.01211, 559.9221, and 570.81, F.S., relating to the Board of Pilot Commissioners; oath of members of the Board of Pilot Commissioners; organization and meetings of the board; proration of continuing education; barbers and cosmetologists and instruction on HIV and AIDS; the Florida Board of hb607-01-c1 Auctioneers; expenditure of excess funds; the Regulatory Council of Community Association Managers; continuing education; reactivation and continuing education; the Board of Employee Leasing Companies membership, appointments, and terms; rules of the board; applicability of s. 20.165 and chapter 455; the Florida Building Code Administrators and Inspectors Board; continuing education; Florida Building Code training for engineers; the Board of Professional Surveyors and Mappers; rules of the board; board headquarters; continuing education; continuing education for reactivating a license; the Board of Veterinary Medicine; board headquarters; renewal of license; the Board of Accountancy; the Barbers' Board; organization, headquarters, personnel, and meetings of the board; the Board of Cosmetology; the Board of Architecture and Interior Design; authority of the board to make rules; the Florida Real Estate Commission; delegation of powers and duties; legal services; duty of commission to educate members of profession; the Florida Real Estate Commission Education and Research Foundation; power of commission to enact bylaws and rules and decide questions of practice; seal; the Board of Landscape Architecture; the Pest Control Enforcement Advisory Council; the hb607-01-c1 Construction Industry Licensing Board; the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board; the Board of Professional Geologists; the Drug Wholesale Distributor Advisory Council; the Motor Vehicle Repair Advisory Council; and the Agricultural Economic Development Project Review Committee, respectively; amending ss. 120.54, 212.08, 215.5586, 215.55871, 309.01, 310.0015, 310.002, 310.051, 310.061, 310.071, 310.073, 310.075, 310.081, 310.101, 310.102, 310.111, 310.121, 310.131, 310.142, 310.151, 310.183, 310.185, 326.002, 326.006, 376.303, 381.0065, 403.868, 403.9329, 440.02, 448.26, 455.203, 455.271, 468.382, 468.385, 468.3851, 468.3852, 468.3855, 468.386, 468.387, 468.388, 468.389, 468.392, 468.393, 468.395, 468.396, 468.397, 468.398, 468.404, 468.407, 468.431, 468.433, 468.4336, 468.435, 468.436, 468.520, 468.522, 468.524, 468.5245, 468.525, 468.526, 468.527, 468.5275, 468.529, 468.530, 468.531, 468.532, 468.603, 468.606, 468.607, 468.613, 468.619, 468.621, 468.627, 468.629, 468.631, 468.8312, 468.8315, 468.8412, 468.8415, 468.8417, 468.8419, 469.004, 469.012, 469.013, 471.011, 471.017, 471.019, 471.045, 472.003, 472.005, 472.006, 472.011, 472.0202, 472.0203, 473.302, 473.3035, 473.304, 473.305, 473.306, 473.309, 473.3101, 473.311, 473.3125, 473.313, 473.314, hb607-01-c1 473.315, 473.316, 473.319, 473.3205, 473.321, 473.322, 473.323, 474.202, 474.2065, 474.207, 474.211, 474.2125, 474.213, 474.214, 474.215, 474.216, 474.2165, 474.217, 474.221, 475.451, 476.034, 476.074, 476.114, 476.134, 476.144, 476.154, 476.155, 476.192, 476.204, 476.214, 476.234, 477.013, 477.0135, 477.016, 477.018, 477.019, 477.0201, 477.0212, 477.022, 477.025, 477.026, 477.0263, 477.028, 477.029, 481.203, 481.207, 481.209, 481.211, 481.215, 481.217, 481.219, 481.221, 481.222, 481.223, 481.225, 481.2251, 481.303, 481.306, 481.307, 481.309, 481.310, 481.311, 481.313, 481.315, 481.317, 481.323, 481.325, 489.103, 489.105, 489.108, 489.109, 489.111, 489.113, 489.1131, 489.1136, 489.114, 489.115, 489.116, 489.117, 489.118, 489.119, 489.1195, 489.121, 489.126, 489.127, 489.129, 489.131, 489.132, 489.133, 489.1401, 489.1402, 489.141, 489.142, 489.1425, 489.143, 489.1455, 489.146, 489.505, 489.509, 489.510, 489.511, 489.513, 489.514, 489.515, 489.516, 489.5161, 489.517, 489.518, 489.5185, 489.519, 489.520, 489.521, 489.522, 489.523, 489.525, 489.533, 489.5335, 489.537, 489.552, 492.102, 492.104, 492.105, 492.1051, 492.106, 492.107, 492.108, 492.109, 492.1101, 492.111, 492.113, 493.6101, 493.6105, 493.6106, 493.6111, 493.6113, 493.6116, 493.6118, 493.6120, 493.6123, 493.6201, 493.6202, hb607-01-c1 493.6203, 493.6301, 493.6302, 493.6303, 493.6304, 493.631, 493.6401, 493.6402, 493.6403, 493.6406, 499.067, 501.015, 501,609, 507.03, 514.0315, 514.075, 527,03, 539.001, 553.79, 553.791, 553.998, 559.904, 559.928, 627.192, 633.216, and 713.01, F.S.; providing licensing authority to the department rather than licensing boards; removing continuing education requirements; revising licensure renewal periods; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 259.1053, F.S.; removing the Babcock Ranch Advisory Group; amending s. 339.035, F.S.; revising the requirements for accessibility of elevators for the physically handicapped; amending s. 455.02, F.S.; specifying that certain license application requirements apply only to certain professions; amending s. 468.609, F.S.; revising the standards for certification as a building code inspector or plans examiner; amending s. 471.007, F.S.; providing for abolishment of the Board of Professional Engineers; amending s. 471.015, F.S.; revising who the department must certify as qualified for a license by endorsement for the practice of engineering; amending s. 473.308, F.S.; revising the education and work experience requirements for a certified public accountant license; directing the department to prescribe hb607-01-c1 specified coursework for licensure; revising requirements for licensure by endorsement; removing provisions relating to licensure of applicants with work experience in foreign countries; providing applicability; creating s. 473.3085, F.S.; requiring an international applicant who seeks licensure as a certified public accountant in this state to meet specified criteria prescribed by the department; requiring such applicants to apply to the department; requiring such applicants to create and maintain an online account with the department; providing that the applicant's e-mail address serves as the primary means of communication from the department; requiring an applicant to submit any change in certain information within a specified timeframe through the department's online system; requiring the department to certify an applicant who meets certain requirements; requiring the department to adopt rules; amending s. 473.3141, F.S.; revising requirements for certified public accountants licensed in another state or a territory of the United States to practice in this state without obtaining a license; amending s. 474.2021, F.S.; revising requirements relating to prescriptions by veterinarians practicing telehealth; providing licensing authority to the department rather than hb607-01-c1 licensing boards; amending s. 475.17, F.S.; removing postlicensure education requirements for brokers, broker associates, and sales associates; amending ss. 475.175 and 475.180, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 475.182, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal as a broker, a broker associate, and a sales associate; amending s. 475.183, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal due to inactive status; amending ss. 475.25, 475.611, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.621, 475.6222, 475.6235, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.626, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, 475.631, F.S.; revising provisions pertaining to the board to transfer powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation; amending s. 475.613, F.S.; granting certain authority to the department, rather than the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board; amending s. 476.184, F.S.; requiring the department to adopt rules; requiring a mobile barbershop to comply with all licensure and operating requirements that apply to a barbershop at a fixed location; providing an exception; requiring a mobile barbershop to have a hb607-01-c1 permanent business address in a specified location; requiring that certain records be kept at the permanent business address; requiring a mobile barbershop licenseholder to file with the department a written monthly itinerary that provides certain information; requiring that a licenseholder comply with certain laws and ordinances; amending s. 476.188, F.S.; providing that a barbershop must be licensed with the department, rather than registered; authorizing the practice of barbering to be performed in a location other than a licensed barbershop under certain circumstances; amending s. 481.213, F.S.; revising who the department shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement in the practice of architecture; amending s. 481.321, F.S.; revising provisions relating to seals and display of certificate number of registered landscape architects; amending s. 499.012, F.S.; revising permit application requirements for sale, transfer, assignment, or lease; removing permit application requirements for a prescription drug wholesale distributor to include a designated representative; amending s. 499.0121, F.S.; removing a designated representative as a responsible person who must be listed by a wholesale distributor; exempting specified establishments that store, hb607-01-c1 warehouse, or hold prescription drugs not listed as a controlled substance from certain requirements; requiring such establishments to maintain certain records; requiring that such records be made readily available or available within a specified time period for inspection in certain circumstances; requiring such records to be maintained for a specified time period; amending s. 499.041, F.S.; removing a requirement that the department assess each person applying for certification as a designated representative a fee, plus the cost of processing a criminal history record check; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; providing legislative findings; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process certain fingerprints; specifying procedures for submitting and processing fingerprints; providing fees for fingerprinting; authorizing the department to exchange certain records with the Office of Insurance Regulation for certain purposes; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; authorizing fingerprints to be submitted through a third-party vendor authorized by the department; requiring the department to conduct certain background checks; requiring certain background checks to be conducted through the Federal hb607-01-c1 Bureau of Investigation; requiring that fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review certain background checks results and to make certain determinations; requiring that certain criminal history records be used by the office for certain purposes; amending s. 468.609, F.S.; revising the standards for certification as a building code inspector or plans examiner; amending s. 471.007, F.S.; providing for abolishment of the Board of Professional Engineers; amending s. 471.015, F.S.; revising who the department must certify as qualified for a license by endorsement for the practice of engineering; amending s. 473.308, F.S.; revising the education and work experience requirements for a certified public accountant license; directing the department to prescribe specified coursework for licensure; revising requirements for licensure by endorsement; removing provisions relating to licensure of applicants with work experience in foreign countries; providing applicability; creating s. 473.3085, F.S.; requiring an international applicant who seeks licensure as a certified public accountant in this state to meet specified criteria prescribed by hb607-01-c1 the department; requiring such applicants to apply to the department; requiring such applicants to create and maintain an online account with the department; providing that the applicant's e-mail address serves as the primary means of communication from the department; requiring an applicant to submit any change in certain information within a specified timeframe through the department's online system; requiring the department to certify an applicant who meets certain requirements; requiring the department to adopt rules; amending s. 473.312, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 473.3141, F.S.; revising requirements for certified public accountants licensed in another state or a territory of the United States to practice in this state without obtaining a license; amending s. 474.2021, F.S.; revising requirements relating to prescriptions by veterinarians practicing telehealth; providing licensing authority to the department rather than licensing boards; amending s. 475.17, F.S.; removing postlicensure education requirements for brokers, broker associates, and sales associates; amending ss. 475.175 and 475.180, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 475.182, F.S.; removing continuing education hb607-01-c1 requirements for licensure renewal as a broker, a broker associate, and a sales associate; amending s. 475.183, F.S.; removing continuing education requirements for licensure renewal due to inactive status; amending ss. 475.25, 475.611, 475.612, 475.614, 475.6145, 475.6147, 475.615, 475.617, 475.6171, 475.618, 475.619, 475.621, 475.6222, 475.6235, 475.624, 475.6245, 475.625, 475.626, 475.627, 475.628, 475.629, 475.630, and 475.631, F.S.; revising provisions pertaining to the board to transfer powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board to the department; amending s. 475.613, F.S.; granting certain authority to the department, rather than the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board; amending s. 476.184, F.S.; requiring the department to adopt rules; requiring a mobile barbershop to comply with all licensure and operating requirements that apply to a barbershop at a fixed location; providing an exception; requiring a mobile barbershop to have a permanent business address in a specified location; requiring that certain records be kept at the permanent business address; requiring a mobile barbershop licenseholder to file with the department a written monthly itinerary that provides certain information; requiring that a licenseholder comply hb607-01-c1 with certain laws and ordinances; amending s. 476.188, F.S.; providing that a barbershop must be licensed with the department, rather than registered; authorizing the practice of barbering to be performed in a location other than a licensed barbershop under certain circumstances; amending s. 481.213, F.S.; revising who the department shall certify as qualified for a license by endorsement in the practice of architecture; amending s. 481.321, F.S.; revising provisions relating to seals and display of certificate number of registered landscape architects; amending s. 499.012, F.S.; revising permit application requirements for sale, transfer, assignment, or lease; removing permit application requirements for a prescription drug wholesale distributor to include a designated representative; amending s. 499.0121, F.S.; removing a designated representative as a responsible person who must be listed by a wholesale distributor; amending s. 499.041, F.S.; removing a requirement that the department assess each person applying for certification as a designated representative a fee, plus the cost of processing a criminal history record check; creating s. 624.341, F.S.; providing legislative findings; requiring the Department of Law Enforcement to accept and process certain hb607-01-c1 fingerprints; specifying procedures for submitting and processing fingerprints; providing fees for fingerprinting; authorizing the department to exchange certain records with the Office of Insurance Regulation for certain purposes; specifying that fingerprints must be submitted in accordance with certain rules; authorizing fingerprints to be submitted through a third-party vendor authorized by the department; requiring the department to conduct certain background checks; requiring certain background checks to be conducted through the Federal Bureau of Investigation; requiring that fingerprints be submitted and entered into a specified system; specifying who bears the costs of fingerprint processing; requiring the office to review certain background check results and to make certain determinations; requiring that certain criminal history records be used by the office for certain purposes; providing effective dates.
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• Introduced: 12/02/2025
• Added: 12/03/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee, Taylor Yarkosky (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 12/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Commerce Committee
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FL bill #H0015 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
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: 31
• Last Amended: 09/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S0210 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Petitions for Injunctions for Protection Against Serious Violence by a Known Person
Status: Dead
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: 22
• Last Amended: 10/16/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H0021 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Agency Employees
Status: Dead
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: 30
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S0076 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates new provisions related to the Social Work Licensure Interstate Compact, establishing specific exemptions for public records and meetings. The bill protects certain personal identifying information about social workers (excluding name, licensure status, and licensure number) from public disclosure, unless the state that originally reported the information authorizes its release. It also creates exemptions for meetings of the Social Work Licensure Compact Commission and its committees when discussing matters specifically exempted by federal or state law, and protects the recordings, minutes, and records generated during such exempt meetings from public disclosure. The Legislature justifies these exemptions as necessary for Florida to effectively participate in the interstate compact, noting that without these protections, the state would be unable to become a member of the compact. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reviews and reenacts them. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 74) during 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: 09/24/2025
• Added: 09/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gayle Harrell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/24/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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MS bill #SB2653 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Mississippi IT Optimization Act; enact.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Mississippi IT Optimization Act, establishes a Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program to coordinate the planning, development, implementation, and oversight of the state's information technology architecture, which is the framework for aligning government processes and technology with statewide goals. The Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) will manage this program, defining architecture standards, maintaining an inventory of state IT systems, and reviewing agency IT projects to ensure compliance and prevent duplication. Agency heads must align their technology plans with these statewide standards and submit proposed IT projects for ITS review. The program will be supported by the Chief Information Officer (CIO) Council, and sensitive information related to IT architecture will be exempt from public records and open meetings laws. The bill also allows ITS to accept donations and grants, develop internship programs, and permits various entities, including state agencies, higher education institutions, and local governments, to use IT acquisitions made by ITS for shared purposes. Funds for IT procurement by agencies for shared use will go into an ITS Revolving Fund, with mechanisms in place for enforcement of payments. The act will be implemented in phases, with full compliance required by all state agencies, and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S0812 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Sealed Criminal History Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands an existing law that allows certain criminal history records to be sealed, meaning they are kept confidential and not accessible to the public under Florida's public records law (s. 119.07(1), Florida Statutes, and Article I, Section 24(a) of the State Constitution). Specifically, it extends this confidentiality to sealed criminal history records of individuals who were found guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses or other specified acts. The bill also clarifies that a state attorney can access these sealed records for the purpose of prosecuting a subsequent case. Importantly, this expansion of the exemption is subject to a review process and is set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature takes action to save it from repeal, at which point the law would revert to its previous wording as of June 30, 2026, with some exceptions. The Legislature has declared this expansion a public necessity, stating that it helps individuals reintegrate into society by removing barriers to employment and housing, thereby promoting economic stability and reducing crime. The bill also includes a directive for the Division of Law Revision to update a reference to specific legislation and sets a contingent effective date tied to the passage of similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 943.059, F.S.; expanding an existing public records exemption to include sealed criminal history records of persons adjudicated guilty of certain acts or nonviolent misdemeanor offenses; authorizing disclosure of criminal history records to a state attorney for a specified purpose; providing for future review and repeal of the expanded exemption; providing for reversion to specified statutory text if the exemption is not saved from repeal; providing for expiration; providing a directive to the Division of Law Revision; 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 : Criminal Justice, Corey Simon (R)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice
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FL bill #H0043 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Sales of Ammunition
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statutes to create a public records exemption for information related to ammunition purchases. Specifically, the bill extends existing confidentiality protections for firearm background check records to now include records about ammunition buyers who are not prohibited from purchasing ammunition. Under the proposed change, any records created by the Department of Law Enforcement during a criminal history check for ammunition purchases will be confidential and cannot be disclosed to other agencies or individuals. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning this exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The Legislature justifies this exemption by arguing that releasing such information could potentially lead to harassment of law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights, drawing parallels to existing protections for firearm ownership records. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of a related bill (HB 41) in the same legislative session. The confidentiality provision aims to protect the personal information of individuals purchasing ammunition by preventing the creation of registries or lists that could be used to profile or target gun owners.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records containing certain information pertaining to a buyer or transferee who is not found to be prohibited from receipt or transfer of ammunition; 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: 09/25/2025
• Added: 09/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Dan Daley (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 09/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0263 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for the personal identifying and location information of current county and city administrators and their family members. Specifically, the bill makes exempt from public records requirements the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment for current county administrators, deputy county administrators, assistant county administrators, city managers, deputy city managers, and assistant city managers, as well as the same information for their spouses and children. The bill also includes the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The exemption is justified by the potential for personal safety risks and potential targeting of these public officials and their families due to decisions made in their professional roles. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill provides a mechanism for these officials to request the maintenance of the exemption and allows for the information to be released under specific circumstances, such as the death of the protected individual or through a notarized request from the individual themselves.
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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: 10/27/2025
• Added: 10/27/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Alex Rizo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/27/2025
• Last Action: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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MS bill #SB2230 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Electronic warrants; provide use for misdemeanors and protection orders.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the use of electronic warrants and signatures within Mississippi's judicial system. Specifically, it allows for electronic warrants and signatures to be used for misdemeanors, not just felonies, and clarifies that electronic signatures on protection orders are legally valid and enforceable. This means that applications, signatures, and records related to misdemeanor warrants and protection orders will have the same legal standing whether they are in physical or electronic form, provided certain security and authenticity measures are met for electronic submissions, including encryption and record-keeping of when signatures are applied. The bill also permits judges and applicants to meet via video or teleconference for the issuance of electronic warrants, though it explicitly excludes the use of electronic processes for 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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MS bill #SB2476 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Mississippi Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative-to-discipline program for certain impaired licensees.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create an "alternative-to-discipline program" for pharmacists and other licensed pharmacy professionals who are struggling with substance abuse or mental health conditions. This program would allow these individuals to receive treatment and support instead of facing formal disciplinary actions, provided their participation is voluntary and initiated before any disciplinary hearing. The program would require licensees to potentially contribute to the costs of their treatment, counseling, or education, and all records and proceedings related to their involvement would be kept confidential, exempt from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.
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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: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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FL bill #S1514 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revives and amends a law to make certain information held by Space Florida, a state agency focused on spaceport development and the space industry, confidential and exempt from public records requirements if it qualifies as a trade secret, which is defined as proprietary information that gives a business a competitive advantage. This exemption also applies to portions of Space Florida's board of directors' meetings where these trade secrets are discussed, allowing those portions to be closed to the public and exempt from public meetings requirements, and any records generated during these closed meetings will also be kept confidential. The bill specifies that Space Florida must inform the public in writing if a requested record contains a trade secret, and this exemption is subject to legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that protecting trade secrets is crucial for Space Florida to attract and retain businesses in the space industry, as disclosure could harm economic development and give competitors an unfair advantage.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; reviving, reenacting, and amending s. 331.326, F.S., relating to confidentiality of information relating to trade secrets; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information held by Space Florida which is a trade secret; providing that portions of meetings of Space Florida’s board of directors during which such confidential and exempt information is discussed are closed to the public and exempt from public meetings requirements; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records generated during closed portions of such meetings; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S0466 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Legal Assistants/Office of the Public Defender/Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for legal assistants working in the Office of the Public Defender and the Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel. Specifically, the bill defines "legal assistant" as an employee of these offices who is not a public defender or counsel, and exempts their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs from public records requirements. The exemption also covers the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of these legal assistants. The bill includes a statement of public necessity, explaining that legal assistants may face potential risks from criminal defendants and their associates due to their work interactions. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless renewed by the Legislature. Additionally, the bill makes a conforming cross-reference change in another section of Florida statutes. The new provisions will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply retroactively to existing records.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “legal assistant”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current legal assistants employed by the office of the public defender and the office of criminal conflict and civil regional counsel and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such legal assistants; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/12/2025
• Added: 11/13/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tommy Wright (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #S0292 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Appellate Court Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for personal identifying and location information of appellate court clerks. Specifically, the bill defines an "appellate court clerk" as a person appointed as a clerk of the Florida Supreme Court or district court of appeal, or a court employee in certain job classifications. The legislation provides an exemption from public records requirements for home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current appellate court clerks, as well as similar information about their spouses and children. The bill also includes the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of appellate court clerks in this exemption. The rationale for this exemption, as stated in the bill, is to protect appellate court clerks and their families from potential acts of revenge by disgruntled litigants who may target them due to interactions during court proceedings. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also makes a conforming change to a cross-reference in another section of Florida statutes and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “appellate court clerk”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks and the spouses and children of such appellate court clerks; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/24/2025
• Added: 10/25/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 10/24/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H0287 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Applicants, Owners, and Operators of Family Foster Homes and References of Such Persons
Status: Dead
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: 7 : Human Services Subcommittee, Fiona McFarland (R)*, William Conerly (R)*, Linda Chaney (R), Johanna López (D), Jim Mooney (R), Danny Nix (R), Will Robinson (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 36
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #S1546 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commission on Ethics
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, and dates of birth, of current and former employees and commissioners of the Commission on Ethics, as well as their spouses and children, from public records requirements. The Commission on Ethics investigates violations of ethics laws and the Sunshine Amendment (which generally requires government meetings and records to be open to the public), and the bill states that this exemption is necessary due to the potential for retaliation and intimidation against commission staff and members by dissatisfied complainants, especially in an era of increased political violence. This exemption is subject to future legislative review and repeal, and it applies retroactively to information held before its effective date of 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 and former employees and commissioners of the Commission on Ethics and their spouses and dependents; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Ethics and Elections
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FL bill #H0447 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Dead
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: 42
• Last Amended: 02/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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UT bill #HB0046 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Taxpayer Information Sharing Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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 sharing is for the sole purpose of verifying a property owner's eligibility for the residential property tax exemption, a tax benefit that reduces the amount of property tax owed on a primary residence. The bill also specifies that county assessors can only use this disclosed information for this verification purpose, ensuring privacy and limiting its use.
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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: 5 • Votes: 7 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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FL bill #S1314 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section of Florida law to provide exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements related to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow podiatric physicians to practice in multiple states more easily. Specifically, it exempts personal identifying information of podiatric physicians, other than their name, licensure status, and number, from public disclosure unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its release. It also exempts certain meetings or portions of meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, established to manage the compact, when they discuss sensitive and confidential matters, and exempts any recordings, minutes, or records generated during these exempt meetings. These exemptions are deemed a public necessity to allow Florida to participate in the compact and are subject to a sunset review, meaning they will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of similar legislation.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 461.0182, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine pursuant to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure 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 Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission; 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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PA bill #SR246 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Designating the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This resolution designates the week of March 15 through 21, 2026, as "Sunshine Week" in Pennsylvania, urging all residents to observe the principles of open and accessible government. The resolution highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act, which requires public agencies to hold public meetings when a quorum deliberates or takes official action, and allows public comment and recording of these meetings, and the Right-to-Know Law, which presumes government records are public and provides a process for appealing denied requests. Both laws are fundamental to ensuring residents are informed about government actions and can hold officials accountable.
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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: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 6 : Cris Dush (R)*, Pat Stefano (R), Scott Martin (R), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R), Elder Vogel (R), Lynda Schlegel-Culver (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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FL bill #S0370 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption from public disclosure for personal identifying information of current or former personnel and commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations. Specifically, the bill protects home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these personnel and commissioners, as well as the names, addresses, and employment information of their spouses and children. The exemption also covers the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill provides a specific rationale for this exemption, noting that releasing such information could potentially expose these individuals and their families to physical and emotional harm from disgruntled individuals who may have been subject to the commission's investigations or actions. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill reflects a legislative determination that the potential harm to these personnel and their families outweighs the public benefit of disclosing their personal information, and it aims to protect them from potential threats or acts of revenge related to their professional duties.
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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 certain current or former personnel and commissioners of the Florida Commission on Human Relations and the spouses and children of such current or former personnel and commissioners; 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: 11/04/2025
• Added: 11/05/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracie Davis (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #S1084 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/State Attorney's Office and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida law to exempt certain personal information of nonlegal support staff working for state attorneys' offices and the Office of Statewide Prosecution from public records requirements, meaning this information will no longer be accessible to the public. This exemption applies to the staff members themselves, as well as their spouses and children, and includes their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs. The bill defines "state attorney's office or Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff" by a list of specific job class codes. This exemption is intended to protect these individuals and their families from potential retaliation or harm due to the sensitive nature of the information they handle in their roles, which can involve criminal justice data and interactions with various parties involved in legal cases. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. Additionally, the bill makes a conforming change to another section of Florida Statutes regarding public records exemptions for telephone numbers and includes a statement of public necessity explaining the rationale behind these protections, with an effective date of October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “state attorney’s office or Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current state attorney’s office and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff and the spouses and children of such staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/05/2026
• Added: 01/06/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nick DiCeglie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 01/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0485 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Petitions for Injunction for Protection Against Domestic Violence Containing Allegations of Marriage Fraud
Status: Dead
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: 22
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #S0972 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Meetings/Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes public records and meetings exemptions for the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact (RCIC), a professional licensing agreement between states for respiratory therapists. The bill creates confidentiality protections for certain personal identifying information of respiratory therapists held in the compact's data system, allowing such information to remain private except for name, licensure status, and licensure number. The bill also exempts certain meetings of the RCIC Commission or its executive committee from public meeting requirements when sensitive or confidential matters are discussed, and protects the recordings, minutes, and records from those exempt meetings from public disclosure. These exemptions are deemed necessary to enable Florida to participate effectively in the interstate compact, with the understanding that the personal information of respiratory therapists should be protected. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning these exemptions will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them after review. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of related legislation (SB 970) 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 certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Respiratory Care pursuant to the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact; authorizing the disclosure of such information under certain circumstances; providing an exemption from public meetings requirements for certain meetings or portions of meetings of the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact Commission or the executive committee of the 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 statements of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tommy Wright (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #H0547 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Injunctions for Protection
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new legal category called "serious violence by a known person" and expands Florida's existing injunction for protection laws to include this new type of protective order. The bill defines "serious violence" as an act of violence between individuals who know each other that causes "serious bodily injury", which is specifically defined as a physical condition creating a substantial risk of death, serious personal disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of a bodily function. Individuals who have been victims of such serious violence, or parents/legal guardians of minor children who have been victims, can now file a protective injunction in circuit court, provided they have reported the violence to law enforcement and are cooperating with any criminal proceedings. The bill amends multiple sections of Florida statutes to incorporate this new category of protection, including provisions related to court procedures, law enforcement responsibilities, and restrictions on the respondent. The new injunction type follows similar procedural requirements as existing injunctions for repeat, dating, and sexual violence, such as prohibiting the clerk of court from charging filing fees, requiring law enforcement to serve the injunction, and creating mechanisms for electronic transmission of injunction information. The bill aims to provide additional legal protections for victims of serious violence by someone they know, with the law set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to injunctions for protection; amending s. 784.046, F.S.; defining the terms "serious violence by a known person" and "serious bodily injury"; creating a cause of action for an injunction for protection in cases of serious violence by a known person; specifying the persons who have standing to file such injunction for protection in circuit court if specified conditions are met; prohibiting the clerk of the court from assessing a fee for the filing of such injunction for protection; requiring the clerk of the court to provide the petitioner with a certified copy of such injunction for protection; providing requirements for such petition for injunction for protection; providing requirements for a temporary or final judgment on such injunction for protection; requiring the clerk of the court to electronically transmit copies of specified documents within a certain timeframe after a court issues such injunction for protection; requiring law enforcement officers to accept a certified copy of such injunction for protection from the petitioner and immediately serve it upon a respondent; providing requirements for inclusion of such injunction for protection in a specified statewide communication system; requiring hb547-00 that a respondent be held in custody if he or she is arrested for committing an act of serious violence by a known person in violation of an injunction for protection until being brought before the court; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; making technical changes; amending ss. 44.407, 61.13, 61.1825, 394.4597, 394.4598, 741.313, 784.047, 784.048, and 934.03, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; reenacting ss. 28.2221 (8)(a), (c), and (d), 28.35(2)(i), 57.105(8), 61.1827(1), 741.311(2), 741.315(2), 790.401(2)(e) and (3)(c), 901.15(6), 901.41(5), 921.141(6)(p), 921.1425(7)(j), 921.1427(7)(i), and 934.425(3), F.S.; relating to electronic access to official records, Florida Clerks of Court Operations Corporation, the awarding of attorney fees, identifying information concerning applicants for and recipients of child support services, Hope Card Program for persons issued orders of protection, recognition of foreign protection orders, risk protection orders, when arrest by a law enforcement officer without a warrant is lawful, prearrest diversion programs, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital felonies, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment hb547-00 for capital sexual battery, aggravating factors relating to a sentence of death or life imprisonment for capital human trafficking of vulnerable persons for sexual exploitation, and installation or use of tracking devices or applications, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 784.046, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Anne Gerwig (R)*, Fentrice Driskell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0179 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Current Appellate Court Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks, including their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and work information, as well as similar details for their spouses and children. The bill defines "appellate court clerk" as individuals appointed as clerks of the Florida Supreme Court or district courts of appeal, or court employees in specific job classifications. The exemption covers information typically found in public records, such as home addresses, telephone numbers, and employment details, and is designed to protect these court employees from potential retaliation or harassment by individuals who may have negative interactions with the court. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill also includes a statement of public necessity explaining that appellate court clerks could be targets for revenge due to the nature of their work, and that releasing their personal information could jeopardize their safety and the safety of their families. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term "appellate court clerk"; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current appellate court clerks and their spouses and children; providing for future legislative review and repeal; providing for retroactive application; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/15/2025
• Added: 10/15/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Gottlieb (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/15/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0549 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Injunctions for Protection in Cases of Repeat or Serious Violence
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create new privacy protections for petitions related to injunctions for protection against "serious violence by a known person". Specifically, the bill makes confidential certain court documents and identifying information for petitions that are dismissed without a hearing or for procedural reasons. The bill aims to protect the reputation of individuals named in such dismissed petitions, recognizing that unverified allegations could be defamatory. It also seeks to protect the physical safety of petitioners, respondents, and law enforcement by keeping identifying information confidential until the respondent is personally served with the petition. The confidentiality provisions apply to the petition contents, any identifying information about the petitioner or respondent, affidavits, hearing notices, and temporary injunctions. The bill includes a legislative finding that these privacy protections are necessary to prevent potential harm and unwarranted reputation damage. The effective date of the bill is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 547).
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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: 11/25/2025
• Added: 11/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anne Gerwig (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0884 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Owners and Operators of Family Foster Homes
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current and former owners and operators of family foster homes, as well as their spouses and children. The exemption covers home addresses, telephone numbers, places of employment, dates of birth, and photographs, and also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The bill defines key terms such as "family foster home" (using the definition from existing statute), "owner," "operator," and "child" in precise legal language. The Legislature justifies this exemption by emphasizing the potential safety risks to foster parents and children, noting that these individuals could be vulnerable to threats or revenge from biological parents, and that releasing such information could jeopardize their personal safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically votes to continue it. The bill provides retroactive application of the exemption and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining terms; providing 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 and children of such owners and operators; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #S0268 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Emergency Department Physicians
Status: Dead
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: 11
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0181 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./ Pawnbroker Transactions
Status: Dead
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: 22
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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FL bill #S0258 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Medical Examiners
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for medical examiners' personal information. Specifically, the bill defines a "medical examiner" as any district, associate, or substitute medical examiner and their employees or agents. The legislation provides an exemption from public records requirements for the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of current and former medical examiners, as well as the names, addresses, employment information, and dates of birth of their spouses and children. The bill also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by the children of medical examiners. The exemption is justified by the potential security risks and privacy concerns for medical examiners and their families, with the Legislature arguing that releasing such personal information could compromise their ability to perform public duties and potentially endanger their safety. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature, and it applies retroactively to information held by agencies before, on, or after the effective date of the exemption.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; defining the term “medical examiner”; providing an exemption from public records requirements for the personal identifying and location information of current and former medical examiners and the spouses and children of such medical examiners; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; 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 : Danny Burgess (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Policy
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FL bill #S0876 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Hearings Relating to Mental Health and Substance Abuse
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Florida statutes related to confidentiality of court proceedings and records for mental health and substance abuse cases. The bill makes all hearings relating to mental health examination, treatment, substance abuse treatment, assessment, and stabilization confidential and closed to the public, with exceptions for cases where the respondent consents or a judge finds good cause to open the hearing. The bill expands confidentiality protections for court documents, petitions, applications, and court orders, ensuring that a respondent's name and personal identifying information remain private. Specific authorized entities, such as the petitioner, respondent, attorneys, guardians, healthcare practitioners, and certain government departments, may still access these confidential records. The legislation emphasizes protecting individuals' sensitive medical information and aims to prevent potential reputational damage or discouragement from seeking treatment due to fear of public disclosure. The bill includes provisions for legislative review and sets an automatic repeal date of October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts the law. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to both existing and future court documents and appeals.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and public meetings; amending ss. 394.464 and 397.6760, F.S.; providing that all hearings relating to mental health examination or treatment and substance abuse treatment or assessment and stabilization, respectively, are confidential and closed to the public; providing exceptions; providing that certain information is exempt from public records requirements; revising 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 a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Don Gaetz (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #S0248 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Municipal Clerks and their Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for the personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff, including elections filing officers, records management liaison officers, and deputy or assistant municipal clerks. Specifically, the bill makes exempt from public disclosure the home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs of these municipal employees, as well as the names, home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and places of employment of their spouses and children. The bill also protects the names and locations of schools and day care facilities attended by their children. The exemption is justified by the potentially sensitive nature of municipal clerks' work, which can involve handling critical administrative functions and potentially investigating matters that could lead to criminal prosecution. The bill includes a provision for future legislative review and is set to be automatically repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The exemption applies retroactively and will take effect on July 1, 2026, providing municipal clerks and their staff with protection from potential threats or violence by keeping their personal information private.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such municipal clerks and their staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/20/2025
• Added: 10/20/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ana Maria Rodriguez (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 10/20/2025
• Last Action: Died in Community Affairs
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FL bill #H0247 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Municipal Clerks
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks, their staff (including elections filing officers, records management liaison officers, and deputy or assistant municipal clerks), and their immediate family members. The exemption covers home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment for these individuals and their 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 municipal clerks and their staff often handle sensitive information and may be exposed to potential threats due to their work, which could involve investigations into election fraud or other legal matters. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill also specifies that the exemption applies to information held before, on, or after the effective date and provides a mechanism for individuals to request the release of their exempt information. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former municipal clerks and their staff and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such municipal clerks and their staff; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/22/2025
• Added: 10/22/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 8 : Daryl Campbell (D)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Robin Bartleman (D), Fentrice Driskell (D), Felicia Robinson (D), Mitch Rosenwald (D), Debra Tendrich (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 10/22/2025
• Last Action: Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0144 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Judicial Qualifications Commission
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for personal identifying and location information of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission (JQC), as well as their spouses and children. Specifically, the bill protects home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, photographs, and places of employment from public disclosure. The Legislature justifies this exemption by highlighting the potential risks faced by JQC employees, who may be targeted by disgruntled litigants dissatisfied with the commission's handling of judicial misconduct complaints. The exemption includes protections for employees' personal information in public records, such as county property records, and provides a mechanism for individuals to request the release of their information if desired. The exemption is subject to legislative review and will automatically be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless reenacted by the Legislature. The bill aims to protect JQC employees from potential harassment, intimidation, and physical harm by preventing the public disclosure of their personal information.
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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 and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such employees; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 10/08/2025
• Added: 10/09/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Darryl Rouson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 8
• Last Amended: 10/08/2025
• Last Action: Died in Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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FL bill #H0251 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Emergency Department Physicians
Status: Dead
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: 18
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in State Affairs Committee
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FL bill #S0090 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Receipt or Transfer of Ammunition
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 790.065 to extend confidentiality protections to records related to ammunition purchases, similar to existing protections for firearm purchases. Specifically, the bill makes records about buyers or transferees who are legally permitted to receive ammunition confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. The bill includes a sunset provision that will automatically repeal this confidentiality exemption on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The legislation's rationale emphasizes protecting individuals' privacy and preventing potential harassment, arguing that knowledge of ammunition purchases could be used to profile or intimidate law-abiding citizens exercising their Second Amendment rights. The bill's effectiveness is contingent upon the passage of a related bill (SB 88), and it includes a detailed explanation of why such confidentiality is necessary, highlighting concerns about potential misuse of personal information related to ammunition purchases. The bill aims to shield individuals' personal information from public disclosure while maintaining background check processes for legal ammunition transfers.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for records containing certain information pertaining to a buyer or transferee who is not found to be prohibited from receipt or transfer of ammunition; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for the reversion of specified statutory text unless certain conditions are met; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 09/26/2025
• Added: 09/26/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 09/26/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice
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FL bill #S0830 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/County Administrators and City Managers
Status: Dead
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: 21
• Last Amended: 12/09/2025
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H1383 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Experimental Treatments for Terminal Conditions and Life-threatening Rare Diseases
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 499.0295 to make certain information in the Department of Health's annual report on experimental treatments for terminal conditions and life-threatening rare diseases confidential and exempt from public records requirements. Specifically, the health information and proprietary pricing details within these reports will be protected from public disclosure. The bill states this is a public necessity because releasing such sensitive personal health data could harm patients who are undergoing experimental treatments, as they have a strong expectation of privacy, and the potential harm from disclosure outweighs any public benefit. This exemption will take effect if similar legislation is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 499.0295, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements certain information contained in a public report published by the Department of Health relating to experimental treatment outcomes and safety signals; 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 : Gallop Franklin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S0376 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Sexual Assault Counselors
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's public records law to create a new exemption for the personal identifying and location information of sexual assault counselors, including their home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs. The bill adds this exemption to the existing list of personnel whose personal information is protected from public disclosure, with the goal of protecting sexual assault counselors from potential harassment or retaliation. The exemption is based on the Legislature's finding that these counselors may be at risk if their personal information becomes publicly available, especially since such information can be revealed through police reports and discovery documents. The exemption is subject to future legislative review and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it. The bill includes a detailed explanation of the public necessity for this exemption, emphasizing the potential danger to counselors who support victims of sexual assault and who may become targets of threats or harassment if their personal information is disclosed. The new exemption will take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies retroactively to existing records.
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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 sexual assault counselors; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application; 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 : Tina Polsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 11/04/2025
• Last Action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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FL bill #H0891 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of the Corrections Ombudsman
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for correspondence and communications between incarcerated individuals, the public, and the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman, including the Ombudsman, committee members, and office staff. These communications will be confidential and exempt from standard public records disclosure requirements. The bill provides a rationale for this exemption, stating that public disclosure could potentially jeopardize the safety of incarcerated persons and might discourage open communication about correctional facility conditions. The exemption is designed to protect individuals from potential retaliation by correctional officers who may be under investigation as a result of these communications. The public records exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it through the Open Government Sunset Review Act, which is a standard procedure for temporary public records exemptions in Florida. The bill's implementation is contingent on the passage of a related bill (HB 889) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 11.92, F.S.; providing a public records exemption for correspondence and communications with the Office of the Corrections Ombudsman and the Corrections Oversight Committee; providing for future review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/23/2025
• Added: 12/24/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Susan L. Valdés (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/23/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0767 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Residential Property Insurance
Status: Dead
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: 35
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in Rules
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FL bill #H1055 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./State Attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution Nonlegal Support Staff
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, of current state attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff, as well as their spouses and children, from public records requirements. This exemption is considered a public necessity because these individuals may be targeted for revenge due to the sensitive nature of the criminal justice information they handle, potentially jeopardizing their safety and that of their families. The bill also includes provisions for legislative review and repeal of this exemption, allows for retroactive application, and conforms a cross-reference in another statute related to public records.
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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 state attorney and Office of Statewide Prosecution nonlegal support staff and the spouses and children of such nonlegal support staff; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; amending s. 744.21031, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sam Greco (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1361 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records Requests Pertaining to Law Enforcement Officers
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida Statute 119.07, which governs public records, by adding a new requirement for individuals seeking to inspect or copy public records related to a law enforcement officer, as defined in section 943.10(1) of Florida Statutes. Specifically, any person making such a request must present a valid driver's license or identification card issued by Florida or another state to the custodian of public records. The custodian is then required to keep a copy of this identification along with the request itself. This new rule, however, does not apply to law enforcement officers who are acting in their official capacity. The bill is set to become effective on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records requests pertaining to law enforcement officers; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; requiring certain identification from a person requesting to inspect or copy a public record relating to a law enforcement officer; requiring the custodian of public records to retain a copy of such identification; providing applicability; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Marie Woodson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0729 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Protective Injunctions and Protection Orders
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's domestic violence protection laws to strengthen requirements around firearm surrender when a protective injunction is issued. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a final judgment on a domestic violence injunction is issued, the respondent must immediately surrender all firearms, ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to local law enforcement. Law enforcement officers are required to take possession of these items, issue a receipt, and file documentation with the court. The bill establishes detailed procedures for firearm surrender, including allowing law enforcement to seek search warrants if firearms are not voluntarily surrendered. The legislation also provides mechanisms for temporary firearm transfers to another eligible person who can securely store the weapons, and establishes a process for returning firearms if the injunction is later vacated. Additionally, the bill modifies criminal penalties, changing the statute to make a second or subsequent violation of a protective injunction a third-degree felony. The new provisions aim to enhance victim safety by more rigorously controlling firearm access for individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, with the law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to protective injunctions and protection orders; amending s. 741.30, F.S.; requiring a respondent to surrender to the local law enforcement agency all firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm after the issuance of a final judgment on an injunction for protection against domestic violence; providing for the surrender and storage of firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm after issuance of a protective injunction; requiring law enforcement agencies to develop certain policies and procedures; providing for return of firearms, ammunition, and licenses to carry a concealed weapon or firearm when a protective injunction is vacated, terminated, or otherwise rendered no longer affective; authorizing a respondent to elect to transfer all firearms and ammunition surrendered or seized by a law enforcement agency to another person under certain circumstances; amending s. 741.31, F.S.; revising the criminal penalty for a second or subsequent violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence or a foreign protection order; providing an effective date. hb729-00
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• Introduced: 12/10/2025
• Added: 12/11/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Robin Bartleman (D)*, Daryl Campbell (D), Anna Eskamani (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 12/10/2025
• Last Action: Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1215 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section in Florida Statutes to implement the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow podiatric physicians to practice in multiple states under a unified licensure system. The bill exempts certain personal identifying information of podiatric physicians, excluding their name, licensure status, and number, from public records requirements when held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine, unless the state that originally provided the information authorizes its disclosure. It also exempts meetings or portions of meetings of the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission or its committees where matters exempted by federal or state law are discussed from public meeting requirements, and exempts recordings, minutes, and records from these exempt meetings from public records requirements. These exemptions are temporary and subject to legislative review, set to expire on October 2, 2031, unless extended. The bill states that these exemptions are a public necessity to allow Florida to participate in the compact and protect sensitive information.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 461.0182, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain information held by the Department of Health or the Board of Podiatric Medicine pursuant to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure 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 Interstate Podiatric Medical 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: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Gallop Franklin (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #S1440 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Public Records/Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Dead
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: 30
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Died in Messages
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FL bill #H0821 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Autopsy Reports of Sudden and Expected Deaths
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of infants, children, or individuals of any age who die suddenly and unexpectedly or are suspected to have died from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome (SADS). The bill allows these confidential autopsy reports to be viewed and copied by the deceased's surviving parents and adult siblings, shared with the Department of Health for epidemiological research while maintaining their confidential status, submitted to public health authorities in accordance with federal regulations, and used to create deidentified aggregate data for national research institutions. The exemption is designed to protect the emotional well-being of the deceased's family by preventing widespread unauthorized dissemination of sensitive medical information through digital platforms. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the exemption will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature specifically reenacts it. The legislation acknowledges the potential emotional harm that could result from public release of detailed autopsy reports, particularly in cases of sudden and unexpected deaths, and seeks to provide privacy and protection for grieving families.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; amending s. 406.11, F.S.; creating an exemption from public records requirements for autopsy reports of certain sudden and unexpected deaths; specifying circumstances under which such autopsy reports and certain information contained therein may be disclosed; 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: 12/18/2025
• Added: 12/19/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 12/18/2025
• Last Action: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1179 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Space Florida
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new law that exempts certain information held by Space Florida, a state agency focused on aerospace development, from public disclosure and open meetings requirements. Specifically, any trade secret, which is defined as confidential business information that provides a competitive advantage, held by Space Florida, its users, or space industry businesses will be kept private. This means that records containing these trade secrets will not be accessible to the public, and meetings where these secrets are discussed can be closed to the public. The bill states this exemption is a public necessity because protecting such information is crucial for attracting and retaining aerospace businesses, fostering economic growth, and preventing competitors from gaining an advantage. This exemption is temporary and will be repealed on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature acts to extend it. The bill also specifies that it will take effect on the same date as another piece of legislation, HB 1177, if that bill is passed in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records and meetings; creating s. 331.3261, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records and public meetings requirements for Space Florida; 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tyler Sirois (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died in Ways & Means Committee
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FL bill #H0777 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates several new public records exemptions for the Office of Financial Regulation related to cybersecurity events, data breaches, and information security in financial institutions. Specifically, the bill makes confidential and exempt from public disclosure certain sensitive information received by the office during investigations of cybersecurity incidents involving loan originators, mortgage brokers, money services businesses, and financial institutions. The exemptions cover personal financial information, customer data, computer forensic reports, and proprietary information that could potentially reveal security vulnerabilities or trade secrets. The bill includes provisions that allow limited disclosure of information during active investigations for official purposes or to assist in notifying potential victims. The exemptions are time-limited and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts them through a review process. The rationale for these exemptions is to protect ongoing investigations, prevent identity theft, maintain the integrity of financial institutions' cybersecurity systems, and encourage accurate reporting of security incidents without risking further financial harm or exposing sensitive information to malicious actors.
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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. 560.129, F.S.; providing an exemption from public records requirements for information received by the office pursuant to certain cybersecurity events provisions 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 exemption; providing a statement 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 hb777-00 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 financial institutions and for certain information relating to specified persons; providing exceptions; defining the term "personal identifying 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: 12/16/2025
• Added: 12/17/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Webster Barnaby (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 12/16/2025
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1237 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Status: Dead
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: 12
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died in Government Operations Subcommittee
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FL bill #H1265 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Insurance Regulation
Status: Dead
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: 17
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Died in State Affairs Committee
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FL bill #H1373 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Judicial Qualifications Commission Employees
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill exempts the personal identifying and location information, including home addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, and photographs, of current and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission, as well as the same information for their spouses and children, from public records requirements. This exemption is intended to protect these individuals from potential harassment and harm by disgruntled litigants who may target commission employees due to dissatisfaction with judicial proceedings or outcomes. The bill also includes provisions for legislative review and repeal of this exemption, specifies that it applies retroactively, and states that it will take effect on 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 and former employees of the Judicial Qualifications Commission and the personal identifying and location information of the spouses and children of such employees; providing for legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing for retroactive application of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bruce Antone (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
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FL bill #H0747 • Last Action 03/13/2026
Pub. Rec./Sealing of Criminal History Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Florida's existing law regarding the sealing of criminal history records by expanding the public records exemption to include sealed records of individuals adjudicated guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses. The bill maintains the confidentiality of sealed criminal history records, making them unavailable to the general public and accessible only to specific entities such as the subject of the record, their attorney, criminal justice agencies, judges, and certain licensing and employment-related organizations. The expanded exemption includes a sunset provision, meaning it will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless the Legislature reviews and reenacts it. The bill's rationale emphasizes that limiting public access to sealed records helps individuals overcome barriers to employment, housing, and societal reintegration, which can ultimately reduce crime and recidivism. The legislation also includes strict confidentiality requirements, with potential first-degree misdemeanor charges for unauthorized disclosure of sealed record information. The bill's effective date is contingent on the passage of related legislation (HB 745) in the same legislative session.
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Bill Summary: An act relating to public records; reenacting and amending s. 943.059, F.S.; expanding an existing public records exemption to include sealed criminal history records of persons adjudicated guilty of certain nonviolent misdemeanor offenses; providing for future review and repeal of the expanded exemption; providing for reversion of specified language if the exemption is not saved from repeal; providing a statement of public necessity; providing a contingent effective date.
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• Introduced: 12/11/2025
• Added: 12/12/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Traci Koster (R)*, Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Died in Judiciary Committee
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MS bill #HB1532 • Last Action 03/13/2026
"The MS Business Filing Fraud Prevention Act"; create.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 12
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: Approved by Governor
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MA bill #H1089 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Providing for regulation and reporting requirements for qualifying virtual currency kiosk operators
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill provides comprehensive regulation for virtual currency kiosk operators in Massachusetts, establishing detailed requirements for their operations, consumer protection, and compliance. The legislation defines key terms like "virtual currency" and "virtual currency kiosk" and mandates that operators must obtain a money transmitter license. Operators must disclose significant risks to customers, including the lack of government backing, potential for irreversible transactions, price volatility, and fraud risks. They are required to use blockchain analytics to prevent transactions to fraudulent digital wallets, provide customer service during specified hours, and maintain robust anti-fraud and compliance policies. Each operator must designate a full-time compliance officer and a consumer protection officer who cannot own more than 20% of the company. Operators must submit quarterly reports on kiosk locations to the Commissioner of Banks and establish written policies for enhanced due diligence, particularly focusing on protecting vulnerable individuals. The bill also ensures that federal laws like the Bank Secrecy Act and PATRIOT Act take precedence in case of any inconsistencies, and requires operators to provide detailed transaction receipts and customer disclosures. Unlicensed operators have 60 days to apply for a money transmitter license and can continue operations while their application is under review.
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Bill Summary: Relative to virtual currency kiosk operators. Financial Services.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Bruce Ayers (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see H5224
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NJ bill #S3912 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerns incentive compensation and contracts between online program management companies and institutions of higher education and certain proprietary institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new regulations for contracts between institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions (schools that offer degrees and are licensed) and companies that manage their online programs, referred to as "online program management companies." Key provisions include prohibiting institutions from paying these companies "incentive compensation," which means payments like commissions or bonuses for recruiting students or securing financial aid, with a limited exception for recruiting students in foreign countries; requiring all contracts, amendments, and renewals to be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education within 20 days of being finalized, and existing contracts within 30 days of the bill's effective date; mandating that an institution's governing board must review and approve or reject these contracts, with specific prohibitions against contracts that allow incentive compensation for marketing or recruitment, tuition sharing, the online program management company influencing institutional governance or decision-making on curriculum, admissions, or program development, the company hiring instructors, or the company using the institution's copyrighted materials or branding without clear disclosure of their third-party status; requiring both the online program management company and the institution to submit detailed annual reports to the institution's governing board and the Secretary of Higher Education, respectively, covering expenditures, student financial aid, and program demographics, with the Secretary publishing these reports online; obligating online program management companies to clearly identify themselves as separate entities when communicating with prospective students and to ensure all advertising clearly discloses the relationship with the institution; and imposing a civil penalty of $10,000 per violation, or the amount of incentive compensation due, whichever is greater, for institutions that fail to comply.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes requirements for contracts between online program managers and institutions of higher education and proprietary institutions licensed to offer academic degrees. Under the bill, an institution is prohibited from providing incentive compensation, including tuition sharing, to an online program management company, or any representative or employee thereof, except for the purposes of recruiting students residing in foreign countries. The bill requires a contract or agreement between an institution and an online program management company, and any amendments to, substantive changes in, or renewals of the contract, to be submitted to the Secretary of Higher Education within 20 days of execution. A copy of any contracts or agreements between an institution and an online program management company in effect on the effective date of the bill are to be submitted to the secretary within 30 days of the effective date of the bill and are to include the expiration date of the contract. The bill requires the governing board of an institution to review and approve or disapprove of any contracts or agreements between the institution and an online program management company. The governing board is not to approve a contract or agreement that contains a provision that: (1) allows incentive compensation as payment for marketing or recruitment services, including when bundled with other services rendered by the online program management company; (2) includes or permits tuition sharing; (3) allows an online program management company to be involved in institutional governance, to share or fully delegate decision making power over the design or development of course curriculums or course instruction, to set admission standards, to determine enrollment targets, or to share or fully delegate decision-making power over the implementation or prioritization of existing or new online programs; (4) permits an online program management company to hire or provide instructors for any online program including replacing the faculty or staff of an institution of higher education with employees of an online program management company; (5) authorizes an online program management company to utilize any copyrighted or trademarked information of the institution, including institutional letterhead, web addresses, and logos, except in materials that clearly disclose that the online program management company is a third-party entity that is separate from the institution and the relationship between the online program management company and the institution; (6) authorizes or provides an online program management company or its staff with email addresses that utilize the name of the institution to appear as though the online program management company or its staff are employees of the institution; or (7) interferes with, modifies, or relinquishes any or all intellectual property rights or patentable discoveries or inventions of faculty members of the institution. The minutes of a meeting at which the governing board approves or disapproves a contract or agreement between the institution and an online program management company are required to include information concerning the governing board's approval or disapproval and review of the contract or agreement. The bill requires each online program management company that enters into a contract or agreement with an institution to submit an annual report to the governing board and chief financial officer of the institution. The annual report is to be shared with the appropriate faculty and staff unions and any governing bodies for faculty or staff. The report is to include the amounts expended by the online program manager on each of the categories of expenditures enumerated in the bill and any other information required by the secretary. The bill also requires each institution to submit an annual report to the secretary that is to include: (1) the information provided in the annual report submitted by the online program manager; (2) the amount of total payments made by the institution to the online program management company during each semester of the prior academic year; (3) the number of students receiving State financial assistance during the prior academic year that were enrolled in each academic program for which the online program management company provided services; (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 online program management company; (5) certain demographic information; (6) a demographic profile of student loan borrowers; (7) the number of students who received federal financial assistance; and (8) information on each contract with an online program management company, including the services provided under each contract. The secretary is required to publish each annual report on the Internet website of the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education. Additionally, the bill requires an institution that enters into a contract or agreement with an online program management company to provide marketing or recruitment services for its academic degree programs is to require the online program management company to self-identify as a third party entity that is separate from the institution at the beginning of any communication with a prospective student. The institution is to also require that any digital or print advertising provided by the online program management company or the institution for an academic program of the institution include a clear disclosure of the relationship between the online program management company and the institution. The bill further requires an institution that enters into a contract or agreement with an online program manager to make information publicly available on its website for online programs that are supported by the online program manager. The bill provides that any information submitted to the secretary pursuant to provisions of the bill may be disclosed in accordance with the State's open public records act. An institution is required to separately identify any confidential information submitted to the office pursuant to the bill, and any information that is not identified as confidential information is to be considered public information and subject to disclosure. Finally, the bill stipulates that an institution which violates the provisions of the bill is to be subject to a civil penalty in the amount of $10,000 per violation, or the maximum amount of incentive compensation due to the online program management company under the institution's contract or agreement with the online program management company, whichever is greater.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Mcknight (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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PA bill #SB1214 • Last Action 03/12/2026
In institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill abolishes the State Board of Higher Education, which was responsible for providing direction and coordination for institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth to meet workforce and economic development needs and ensure access to affordable education. Consequently, the powers and duties previously transferred to the State Board of Higher Education from the State Board of Education and the Council of Higher Education, particularly concerning general higher education policy and community colleges, will revert back to those original bodies. The bill also makes changes to reporting requirements for the Performance-based Funding Council, removing the State Board of Higher Education as a recipient of their recommendations, and modifies public institution of higher education reporting by removing the ability for the department to share data with the now-abolished board.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), entitled "An act relating to the public school system, including certain provisions applicable as well to private and parochial schools; amending, revising, consolidating and changing the laws relating thereto," in institutions of higher education, abolishing the State Board of Higher Education and its powers and duties; further providing for Performance-based Funding Council and for public institution of higher education reporting; and providing for reversion of certain powers and duties of the State Board of Higher Education to the State Board of Education and Council of Higher Education.
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• Introduced: 03/12/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Kristin Phillips-Hill (R)*, Wayne Langerholc (R), Chris Gebhard (R), Greg Rothman (R), Doug Mastriano (R), Scott Martin (R), Judy Ward (R), Elder Vogel (R), Scott Hutchinson (R), Pat Stefano (R), Dawn Keefer (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/12/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Education
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FL bill #H0145 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Claims Against the Government
Status: Passed
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 maximum liability for tort claims against the state from $200,000 per person and $300,000 per incident to $350,000 per person and $500,000 per incident, and extending the time to file a claim from three years to 18 months, with specific exceptions for certain claims like those involving victims under 16 years old. The bill also revises the statute of limitations for filing tort claims, generally setting a 2-year limit for negligence claims and a 4-year limit for other actions, while also clarifying that certain contractual agreements between government entities cannot waive sovereign immunity or increase liability limits. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to numerous other statutes to align with these amendments, ensuring that references to the liability limits and procedures in section 768.28 are updated accordingly.
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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), hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature 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 hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature 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 hb145 -01-erHB 145,2026 Legislature 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: 10/10/2025
• Added: 10/10/2025
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fiona McFarland (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 42
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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NJ bill #S3919 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Permits person diagnosed with autism or communication disability to voluntarily make notation on driver's license, identification card, and in MVC registry; establishes program to train law enforcement officers in interactions with persons with autism or communication disabilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a "communication disability"—defined as a condition impairing the ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend concepts or symbolic systems—to voluntarily add a special notation to their driver's license or identification card. This designation, which can be removed at any time, will be displayed with a restriction code and is intended to help law enforcement officers and emergency medical professionals identify and communicate more effectively with these individuals. The bill also mandates the creation of a secure, statewide registry managed by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC), accessible to law enforcement, where individuals can voluntarily submit information like emergency contacts and vehicle details to aid in interactions. This registry information is protected from public disclosure. Furthermore, the bill establishes a training program for law enforcement officers, developed by the Division of State Police in conjunction with the MVC and the Department of Human Services, to improve their understanding and communication skills when interacting with individuals with autism or communication disabilities, including de-escalation techniques and proper use of the registry.
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Bill Summary: This bill concerns the licenses, identification cards, and law enforcement officer interactions with persons who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The bill defines "communication disability" as a condition involving an impairment in the person's ability to receive, send, process, or comprehend concepts or verbal, nonverbal, or graphic symbol systems that may result in a primary disability or may be secondary to other disabilities. The bill permits the holder of a basic driver's license or non-driver identification card to voluntarily indicate on the license or identification card that the holder has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The designation is to be used by law enforcement officers or emergency medical professionals to identify and effectively communicate with a person diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The designation indicating that a person has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability is to be given a restriction code that is required to be displayed on the person's driver's license or non-driver identification in accordance with procedures prescribed by the chief administrator. However, the holder of a basic driver's license or non-driver identification card who makes the voluntary designation is required to have the opportunity to remove the designation at any time. The bill also requires the Chief Administrator (chief administrator) of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to establish and maintain an automated Statewide registry accessible by law enforcement officials for the purposes of identifying and effectively communicating with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability by a physician, psychologist, or any other health care professional. The registry is to be capable of storing certain information, as outlined in the bill. Under the bill, a person may submit information to the registry through the MVC's Internet website, by mail, or when completing an application for a driver's license, motor vehicle registration, or non-driver identification card. The information provided to the MVC for the registry is only to be accessible to employees of the commission who are designated by the chief administrator to collect and maintain the information and law enforcement officers during a motor vehicle stop or other law enforcement action. Information submitted to the MVC is not to be subject to public disclosure under the "Open Public Records Act," or the common law concerning access to public records, or discoverable as a government record by any person, entity, or governmental agency except in certain circumstances. The bill provides for certain limitations on civil liabilities and on criminal prosecution for the chief administrator and MVC employees designated by the chief administrator. However, the bill provides that such liability limitations are to be inapplicable if such failure resulted from a malicious purpose or a wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons or property. Lastly, the bill establishes a program that is to be developed by the Superintendent of the Division of State Police, in conjunction with the chief administrator and the Commissioner of Human Services, to assist and train law enforcement officers to identify and effectively communicate with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The program is to include training in de-escalation methods when interacting with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability, proper utilization of the registry established pursuant the bill, and any other information, as recommended by the Commissioner of Human Services, that may be useful to law enforcement officers when interacting with a person who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder or a communication disability. The program is to be made available annually to every county and municipal law enforcement agency in the State.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Tony Bucco (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*, Carmen Amato (R), Patrick Diegnan (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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OK bill #SB1284 • Last Action 03/12/2026
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: 2 : Warren Hamilton (R)*, Stan May (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative May (principal House author)
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NH bill #SB626 • Last Action 03/12/2026
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: 6
• Last Amended: 11/25/2025
• Last Action: Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1055s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
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WA bill #HB2235 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning public records act exemptions regarding concealed pistol licenses, permits to purchase firearms, and firearms purchases or transfers.
Status: Dead
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: 22
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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US bill #S4082 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2026, aims to significantly reform foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, particularly concerning the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA). Key provisions include strengthening protections for U.S. persons by requiring warrants for certain types of data collection, limiting warrantless queries for communications of U.S. persons and those located in the U.S., and prohibiting "reverse targeting" where the primary intent is to obtain information on a specific U.S. person. The bill also introduces data retention limits for collected information, enhances oversight by the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA Court) and Inspectors General, and mandates greater transparency through increased reporting to Congress and public disclosure of certain court decisions. Additionally, it prohibits federal law enforcement from purchasing personal data from data brokers, strengthens privacy protections for electronic communications under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), and includes provisions for accountability for federal employees who violate surveillance laws. The bill also extends Section 702 of FISA for four years and clarifies the scope of federal law enforcement access to vehicle data.
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Bill Summary: A bill to implement reforms relating to foreign intelligence surveillance authorities, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 03/13/2026
• Added: 03/27/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 4 : Ron Wyden (D)*, Mike Lee (R), Elizabeth Warren (D), Cynthia Lummis (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/26/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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MN bill #HF3353 • Last Action 03/12/2026
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: 7 : Mike Freiberg (D)*, Kristin Bahner (D), Kelly Moller (D), Kari Rehrauer (D), Katie Jones (D), Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D), Walter Hudson (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 02/10/2026
• Last Action: Author added Hudson
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WA bill #SB6210 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning the health plan certification process.
Status: Dead
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: 56
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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WA bill #SB5936 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Concerning prevention of and remedies for human trafficking.
Status: Dead
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: 21
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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IL bill #HB5723 • Last Action 03/12/2026
IL EPSTEIN FILES INVESTIGATION
Status: In Committee
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: 25
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules Committee
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WA bill #SB5977 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Requiring publication of child near fatality reviews.
Status: Dead
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: 19
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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NY bill #S06599 • Last Action 03/12/2026
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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 2 : Robert Jackson (D)*, Brad Hoylman (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 11
• Last Amended: 03/18/2025
• Last Action: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
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WA bill #SB6070 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Supporting the recovery of missing persons.
Status: Dead
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: 33
• Last Amended: 02/13/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
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WA bill #HB2637 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Safeguarding personal information entrusted to agencies that is of no legitimate concern to the public.
Status: Dead
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: 29
• Last Amended: 02/17/2026
• Last Action: By resolution, returned to House Rules Committee for third reading.
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FL bill #H1515 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a public records exemption for certain information submitted to the Florida Department of Health for a uterine fibroid research database, meaning this information will not be accessible to the public under current public records laws, including the state constitution's provisions on open government. This exemption applies to all records and personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, and it is deemed a public necessity because the Department of Health needs this confidential medical information, which could include data protected by federal privacy laws like HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996), to effectively research and track uterine fibroids while protecting individuals' privacy. The exemption will be reviewed by the Legislature and will automatically expire on October 2, 2031, unless it is renewed.
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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 an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lisa Dunkley (D)*, Robin Bartleman (D), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 43
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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FL bill #H1087 • Last Action 03/12/2026
Pub. Rec./Office of Financial Regulation
Status: Passed
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, qualified payment stablecoin issuers (entities that issue stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged to a stable asset like the US dollar), and money transmitters that hold gold or silver coins. These exemptions are intended to protect sensitive financial information, trade secrets, and investigative techniques, and are subject to future legislative review and repeal. The bill also clarifies that these exemptions apply to various types of financial institutions and transactions, including payment instrument transactions and deferred presentment transactions (short-term loans often referred to as payday loans), to ensure consistent protection across regulated entities and to prevent harm to individuals and businesses through the disclosure of private financial details or investigative methods.
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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, qualified payment stablecoin issuers, and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; providing statements of public necessity; 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; 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; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; reenacting hb1087 -03-er2026 Legislature 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 and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing statements 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 and money transmitters acting as custodians of gold coin and silver coin; providing statements of public necessity; providing contingent effective dates.
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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: 5 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 45
• Last Amended: 03/13/2026
• Last Action: Ordered engrossed, then enrolled
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ME bill #LD210 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An Act Making Unified Appropriations and Allocations from the General Fund and Other Funds for the Expenditures of State Government and Changing Certain Provisions of the Law Necessary to the Proper Operations of State Government for the Fiscal Years Ending June 30, 2025, June 30, 2026 and June 30, 2027
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: Here's a summary of the bill based on the XML text: This bill is a comprehensive appropriations and allocations act for state government for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The bill makes various financial provisions across multiple state departments and agencies, including transfers of funds, adjustments to position counts, and funding for specific programs and initiatives. Some key highlights include: establishing the Maine Office of Community Affairs to consolidate various community-related programs; providing funding for housing initiatives through new and existing funds; adjusting tax rates for cigarettes, cannabis, and real estate transfers; modifying the dependent exemption tax credit; making changes to the hospital tax rate; and transferring funds between different state accounts. The bill also includes provisions for personal services balances, attrition savings, and various one-time funding allocations for specific departmental needs. The legislation aims to support state operations, fund critical services, and make strategic investments in areas such as housing, healthcare, community development, and state infrastructure.
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Bill Summary: RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $17,235,498 $17,235,498 __________ __________ RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND TOTAL $17,235,498 $17,235,498 ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND Personal Services $179,122 $186,849 All Other $6,441 $6,447 __________ __________ ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH $185,563 $193,296 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND TOTAL Administration - Human Resources 0038 Initiative: Provides funding for the marketing and advertising of state job recruitment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 ADMINISTRATION - HUMAN RESOURCES 0038 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase to the agency license management system maintenance agreement. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $26,224 $26,224 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $26,224 $26,224 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase in costs associated with the contracts for performing compliance checks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,436 $8,570 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $31,436 $8,570 Adult Use Cannabis Regulatory Coordination Fund Z264 Initiative: Provides funding for the State's inventory tracking system contract. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $102,633 $153,950 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $102,633 $153,950 ADULT USE CANNABIS REGULATORY COORDINATION FUND Z264 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $160,293 $188,744 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $160,293 $188,744 Alcoholic Beverages - General Operation 0015 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,385 $5,841 All Other ($5,385) ($5,841) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Alcoholic Beverages - General Operation 0015 Initiative: Reduces funding in the cost of goods sold account to correct an erroneous baseline entry. STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - GENERAL OPERATION 0015 PROGRAM SUMMARY STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,385 $5,841 All Other ($180,054,792) ($180,055,248) __________ __________ STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND TOTAL ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management Z302 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Staff Accountant position, 2 Staff Accountant positions and one Accounting Technician position within the General Government Service Center previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to provide continued service to the Department of Education and the Office of Community Affairs and transfers those positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Financial and Personnel Services - Division of program, Financial and Personnel Services Fund on January 1, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 0.000 Personal Services $367,545 $193,169 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $367,545 $193,169 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AUDIT, CONTROLLER AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Z302 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 0.000 Personal Services $367,545 $193,169 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $367,545 $193,169 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Provides funding for annual roof inspections and chillers on 3 buildings. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $52,000 $52,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $52,000 $52,000 Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND All Other $7,000,000 $7,000,000 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $7,000,000 $7,000,000 FUND TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Establishes one Space Management Specialist position to assist with the increased workload associated with the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1742-G, which requires owners of buildings leased to the State to inventory their buildings to identify the presence of asbestos, lead, black mold, radon and other substances that may be harmful to human health and to implement the Governor's executive order requiring the Bureau of General Services, leased space division to use federal Environmental Protection Agency Energy Star Portfolio Manager scores in the development of leases. REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $97,255 $104,780 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $97,255 $104,780 FUND TOTAL Buildings and Grounds Operations 0080 Initiative: Establishes one Building Control Specialist position to implement proposed security initiatives and provide optimal coverage across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,266 $89,229 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $83,266 $89,229 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OPERATIONS 0080 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,266 $89,229 All Other $52,000 $52,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $135,266 $141,229 REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE 2025-26 2026-27 FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $97,255 $104,780 All Other $7,000,000 $7,000,000 __________ __________ REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL SERVICE $7,097,255 $7,104,780 FUND TOTAL Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund Initiative: Provides funding necessary to implement the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1742-G, which requires the Bureau of General Services to inventory all state-owned buildings, identify the presence of asbestos, lead, black mold, radon and other substances that may be harmful to human health and identify associated remediation plans. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 BUREAU OF GENERAL SERVICES - CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT RESERVE FUND 0883 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 Central Administrative Applications Z234 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 03595 F5, through June 19, 2027 in the State Controller - Office of the program to oversee central applications personal services programs and reduces All Other in the Central Administrative Applications program to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($155,821) ($162,316) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,821) ($162,316) CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE APPLICATIONS Z234 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($155,821) ($162,316) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,821) ($162,316) Central Fleet Management 0703 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. CENTRAL MOTOR POOL 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,605,179 $3,605,179 __________ __________ CENTRAL MOTOR POOL TOTAL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 CENTRAL FLEET MANAGEMENT 0703 PROGRAM SUMMARY CENTRAL MOTOR POOL 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,605,179 $3,605,179 __________ __________ CENTRAL MOTOR POOL TOTAL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority 0893 Initiative: Provides funding for annual principal and interest payments on funds borrowed through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority in support of capital construction and renovation of state facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,250,000 Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority 0893 Initiative: Provides funding for annual principal and interest payments on funds borrowed through the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority in support of capital construction and renovation of Department of Corrections facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $2,000,000 DEBT SERVICE - GOVERNMENT FACILITIES AUTHORITY 0893 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $4,250,000 Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Staff Accountant position, 2 Staff Accountant positions and one Accounting Technician position within the General Government Service Center previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to provide continued service to the Department of Education and the Office of Community Affairs and transfers those positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Financial and Personnel Services - Division of program, Financial and Personnel Services Fund on January 1, 2027. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 4.000 Personal Services $0 $200,579 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $0 $200,579 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Accounting Analyst position, one Accounting Support Technician position and one Accounting Support Specialist position in the Security and Employment Service Center. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $391,109 $420,253 All Other $19,200 $19,200 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $410,309 $439,453 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Eliminates one vacant Accounting Analyst Supervisor position and provides funding to continue and make permanent one Public Service Manager II position previously established by Financial Order 003851 F5 to enhance the Natural Resource Service Center's ability to provide necessary services. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,980 $21,835 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $19,980 $21,835 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Accounting Support Specialist position from 60 hours to 80 hours biweekly in the Corrections Service Center. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,009 $20,533 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $19,009 $20,533 TOTAL Financial and Personnel Services - Division of 0713 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $119,062 $119,062 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $119,062 $119,062 TOTAL FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES - DIVISION OF 0713 PROGRAM SUMMARY FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 8.000 Personal Services $430,098 $663,200 All Other $138,262 $138,262 __________ __________ FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES FUND $568,360 $801,462 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position to support the application team within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $154,384 $167,640 All Other $13,630 $14,015 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $168,014 $181,655 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Systems Analyst position to support the policy team within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,902 $136,978 All Other $12,836 $13,128 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $139,738 $150,106 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 2 Information Technology Consultant positions to support the Cloud Center of Excellence within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $284,536 $307,612 All Other $26,561 $27,232 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $311,097 $334,844 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Manager III position previously continued by Financial Order CV0751 F5 to support the so-called citizen portal within the Office of Information Technology. This initiative transfers the position from the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Office of Information Services Fund within the same program and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $193,249 $200,960 All Other $14,760 $14,985 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $208,009 $215,945 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Information Technology Consultant position to support the so- called citizen portal within the Office of Information Technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,268 $153,806 All Other $13,281 $13,616 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $155,549 $167,422 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Technology Support Specialist position to support the resident education network within the Department of Corrections and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,902 $136,978 All Other $12,836 $13,128 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $139,738 $150,106 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 10 Senior Programmer Analyst positions to support applications for various state agencies and provides funding for All Other to fund the positions. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,269,020 $1,369,780 All Other $128,358 $131,283 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $1,397,378 $1,501,063 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes 10 Systems Analyst positions to support applications for various state agencies and provides funding for All Other to fund the positions. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,269,020 $1,369,780 All Other $128,358 $131,283 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $1,397,378 $1,501,063 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Establishes one Information Technology Consultant position to support the Chief Data Officer and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,268 $153,806 All Other $13,281 $13,616 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $155,549 $167,422 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Public Service Coordinator I positions, one Public Service Manager II position and one Management Analyst II position previously continued by Financial Order CV0726 F5 to manage project management initiatives within the Office of Information Technology. This initiative transfers the positions from the American Rescue Plan Audit, Controller and Program Management program, Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery to the Information Services program, Office of Information Services Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $520,596 $562,702 All Other $51,720 $52,944 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $572,316 $615,646 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding within the Information Services program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $2,000,000 $2,000,000 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Tech Support Specialist position to a Senior Technical Support Specialist position. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,858 $9,216 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $8,858 $9,216 TOTAL Information Services 0155 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Senior Technical Support Specialist position to a Public Service Manager II position to support client technology and provides funding for related All Other costs. OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $21,374 $22,213 All Other $619 $644 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $21,993 $22,857 TOTAL INFORMATION SERVICES 0155 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 32.000 32.000 Personal Services $4,259,377 $4,591,471 All Other $2,416,240 $2,425,874 __________ __________ OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $6,675,617 $7,017,345 TOTAL Lead by Example Z426 Initiative: Provides funding for a competitive, revolving grant program for state agency renewable energy projects, purchase of electric vehicles, construction of electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that support maintenance, upgrades and upkeep of renewable energy systems. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 LEAD BY EXAMPLE Z426 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 Lottery Operations 0023 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Inventory & Property Associate I position to an Inventory & Property Associate II position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,091 $5,507 All Other ($5,091) ($5,507) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Lottery Operations 0023 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Accounting Associate I position to an Office Associate II position and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the reorganization. STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,979 $6,499 All Other ($5,979) ($6,499) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 LOTTERY OPERATIONS 0023 PROGRAM SUMMARY STATE LOTTERY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,070 $12,006 All Other ($11,070) ($12,006) __________ __________ STATE LOTTERY FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Maine Developmental Disabilities Council Z185 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with projected expenditures and available resources for the Maine Developmental Disabilities Council. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $519,535 $519,535 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $519,535 $519,535 MAINE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL Z185 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $519,535 $519,535 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $519,535 $519,535 Medical Use of Cannabis Fund Z265 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase to the agency license management system maintenance agreement. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,857 $8,857 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,857 $8,857 Medical Use of Cannabis Fund Z265 Initiative: Provides funding for the anticipated increase in costs associated with the contracts for performing compliance checks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $93,898 $25,658 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $93,898 $25,658 MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS FUND Z265 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $102,755 $34,515 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $102,755 $34,515 Purchases - Division of 0007 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position to provide support for Freedom of Access Act requests and administrative appeals hearing coordination, documentation aggregation and legal communications. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,369 $126,629 All Other $5,569 $5,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $122,938 $132,198 PURCHASES - DIVISION OF 0007 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,369 $126,629 All Other $5,569 $5,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $122,938 $132,198 Renewable Energy Facilities Property Tax Exemption Z296 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in reimbursement to municipalities due to the renewable energy facilities property tax exemptions under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 105, subchapter 4. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,750,000 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,750,000 $4,250,000 RENEWABLE ENERGY FACILITIES PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Z296 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,750,000 $4,250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,750,000 $4,250,000 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Senior Tax Examiner position to a Tax Section Manager position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $21,384 $9,064 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $21,384 $9,064 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Tax Examiner III position to a Business Systems Administrator position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,029 $7,839 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,029 $7,839 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs associated with establishing the increased dependent exemption credit and modified phase-out. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,800 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $31,800 $0 Revenue Services, Bureau of 0002 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for computer programming costs associated with increasing the real estate transfer tax and changing the distribution of the real estate transfer tax revenue. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $79,500 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $79,500 $0 REVENUE SERVICES, BUREAU OF 0002 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,413 $16,903 All Other $111,300 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $145,713 $16,903 Risk Management - Claims 0008 Initiative: Provides an allocation to pay attorney's fees awarded by a court against the State and its departments, agencies, officers or employees and settlements of attorney's fees without court award in these cases, which are not otherwise insured against under a deductible or self-insured retention program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 RISK MANAGEMENT - CLAIMS 0008 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position to manage the implementation of several new Governmental Accounting Standards Board standards, which has resulted in significant additional work associated with preparing the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,420 $146,444 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $141,489 $152,513 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Provides funding for training and tuition reimbursement expenditures for the Office of the State Controller. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 State Controller - Office of the 0056 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 03595 F5, through June 19, 2027 in the State Controller - Office of the program to oversee central applications personal services programs and reduces All Other in the Central Administrative Applications program to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $154,467 $160,849 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $154,467 $160,849 STATE CONTROLLER - OFFICE OF THE 0056 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $289,887 $307,293 All Other $31,069 $31,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $320,956 $338,362 Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund - Finance 0573 Initiative: Provides funding in the Unorganized Territory Education and Services Fund for anticipated growth in county taxes and the cost of county services. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 UNORGANIZED TERRITORY EDUCATION AND SERVICES FUND - FINANCE 0573 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,731,052 $9,378,376 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $520,035 $520,035 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,013,548 $973,759 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $367,545 $193,169 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL SERVICES $568,360 $801,462 FUND OFFICE OF INFORMATION SERVICES FUND $6,675,617 $7,017,345 CENTRAL MOTOR POOL $3,605,179 $3,605,179 REAL PROPERTY LEASE INTERNAL $7,097,255 $7,104,780 SERVICE FUND RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE FUND $17,235,498 $17,235,498 ACCIDENT, SICKNESS AND HEALTH $185,563 $193,296 INSURANCE INTERNAL SERVICE FUND STATE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE FUND ($180,049,407) ($180,049,407) STATE LOTTERY FUND $0 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($139,049,755) ($133,026,508) Sec. A-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to work with the federal emergency food assistance program and commodity supplemental food program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $109,011 $117,109 All Other $8,262 $8,606 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $117,273 $125,715 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Licensing Supervisor position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 448 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,660 $153,439 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $146,160 $156,939 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $112,269 $120,631 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $115,769 $124,131 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position using savings from 2 seasonal Entomology Technician positions. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.815) (0.815) Personal Services ($5,874) ($5,793) All Other ($247) ($243) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($6,121) ($6,036) Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $82,153 $88,127 All Other $18,886 $19,964 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $101,039 $108,091 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Planning and Research Associate I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003627 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $95,804 $102,812 All Other $7,670 $7,964 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $103,474 $110,776 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the agricultural resource development division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,937 $118,300 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace a somatic cell counter for the Milk Quality Laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $75,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace a mass comparator for the Metrology Laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $65,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $65,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding to meet the statutory requirement of conducting an independent study for each of the 3 distinct segments of the milk industry in the State in cycles of no less than every 3 years. This request funds one study per year. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $65,000 $65,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $65,000 $65,000 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for grants for durable greenhouse structures, including but not limited to structures of glass or polycarbonate, and associated siting and installation costs to schools, community centers and other eligible public entities as determined by the department for shared and educational uses and to enhance community- based opportunities for food production. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $0 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003626 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,927 $149,384 All Other $9,480 $9,920 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $148,407 $159,304 Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Transfers one Consumer Protection Inspector position from Other Special Revenue Funds to General Fund and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Lab Technician III position from 90% General Fund and 10% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% Other Special Revenue Funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,158 $9,583 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,158 $9,583 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($8,158) ($9,583) All Other ($343) ($402) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($8,501) ($9,985) Bureau of Agriculture 0393 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Metrologist position from range 27 to range 29, retroactive to December 14, 2023. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $25,589 $8,803 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,589 $8,803 BUREAU OF AGRICULTURE 0393 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $395,113 $407,256 All Other $75,500 $75,500 Capital Expenditures $0 $140,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $470,613 $622,756 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.815) (0.815) Personal Services $337,868 $363,512 All Other $25,165 $26,247 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $363,033 $389,759 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $73,995 $78,544 All Other $518,543 $19,562 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $592,538 $98,106 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to work with the federal emergency food assistance program and commodity supplemental food program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Licensing Supervisor position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 448 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planning and Research Associate II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Entomology Technician position and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Manager II position for water resource management and technical assistance and agricultural irrigation funding oversight and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund program. This position ends June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Planning and Research Associate I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003627 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund program one Public Service Coordinator I position, previously established by Financial Order 003897 F5, to manage financial and technical assistance in the agricultural resource development division. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and establishes baseline allocation in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the agricultural resource development division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to support the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,312 $110,178 All Other $27,023 $28,426 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,335 $138,604 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003626 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Agriculture program and the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,648 $4,648 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,648 $4,648 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously continued by Financial Order 003610 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $122,146 $131,828 All Other $30,560 $32,287 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $152,706 $164,115 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Historic Site Specialist position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,059 $10,059 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,059 $10,059 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,088 $2,088 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,088 $2,088 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planner II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position in the Geology and Resource Information program previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Secretary Associate position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Mapping and Graphic Arts Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Office Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Land for Maine's Future program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $696 $696 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $696 $696 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Forest Resource Management program to 50% General Fund in the Forest Resource Management program and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the DACF Administration program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,694 $68,260 All Other $11,718 $12,176 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $77,412 $80,436 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position established by Financial Order AGR00-0031 through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,353 $3,353 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,353 $3,353 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $611 $611 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $611 $611 DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Public Service Manager III position from range 35 to range 36. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $8,051 $8,378 All Other $1,433 $1,491 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,484 $9,869 DACF ADMINISTRATION 0401 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,942 $46,942 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $46,942 $46,942 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $298,203 $318,644 All Other $103,633 $107,279 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $401,836 $425,923 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Transfers 2 Laborer I positions and 2 Wildland Firefighter positions from Federal Expenditures Fund to General Fund and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Maintenance Mechanic position from 92% Federal Expenditures Fund and 8% General Fund to 100% General Fund and one Wildland Firefighter position from 52% Federal Expenditures Fund and 48% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 2.192 2.192 Personal Services $231,369 $246,694 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $231,369 $246,694 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (2.192) (2.192) Personal Services ($219,632) ($230,791) All Other ($5,013) ($5,333) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($224,645) ($236,124) Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for maintenance and repairs to facilities owned by the forest protection unit of the Bureau of Forestry. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for aviation maintenance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $130,500 Capital Expenditures $0 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $430,500 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding to purchase a wildfire engine. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for equipment installation in vehicles, including radios. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $12,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $12,000 Division of Forest Protection Z232 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Laborer I positions and 2 Laborer II positions to Wildland Firefighter positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,996 $13,400 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $11,996 $13,400 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,436 $19,999 All Other $429 $444 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $19,865 $20,443 DIVISION OF FOREST PROTECTION Z232 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT 2.192 2.192 Personal Services $243,365 $260,094 All Other $12,000 $142,500 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $355,365 $702,594 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (2.192) (2.192) Personal Services ($200,196) ($210,792) All Other ($4,584) ($4,889) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($204,780) ($215,681) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund Z364 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Manager II position for water resource management and technical assistance and agricultural irrigation funding oversight and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund program. This position ends June 18, 2027. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $135,445 $146,470 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $138,945 $149,970 Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund Z364 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a baseline allocation in the Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 FARMERS DROUGHT RELIEF GRANT PROGRAM FUND Z364 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $135,445 $146,470 All Other $103,500 $103,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $238,945 $249,970 Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Forest Resource Management program to 50% General Fund in the Forest Resource Management program and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the DACF Administration program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($65,694) ($68,260) All Other ($1,455) ($1,512) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($67,149) ($69,772) Forest Resource Management Z233 Initiative: Reallocates one Secretary Associate position from 66.5% General Fund and 33.5% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,343 $26,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $24,343 $26,331 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,343) ($26,331) All Other ($539) ($583) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($24,882) ($26,914) FOREST RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Z233 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,343 $26,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $24,343 $26,331 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($90,037) ($94,591) All Other ($1,994) ($2,095) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($92,031) ($96,686) Fund To Address Food Insecurity and Provide Nutrition Incentives Z329 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to be used to provide matching funds for private and public sources. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 FUND TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND PROVIDE NUTRITION INCENTIVES Z329 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $117,476 $126,253 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,976 $129,753 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Planner II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,895 $106,713 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,395 $110,213 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position in the Geology and Resource Information program previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $117,476 $126,253 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,976 $129,753 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Secretary Associate position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Geology and Resource Information program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $86,270 $93,022 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $89,770 $96,522 Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position previously established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $118,234 $127,544 All Other $685,067 $635,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $803,301 $763,020 GEOLOGY AND RESOURCE INFORMATION Z237 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $420,117 $452,241 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $434,117 $466,241 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $118,234 $127,544 All Other $685,067 $635,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $803,301 $763,020 Harness Racing Commission 0320 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $205,610 $369,381 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $205,610 $369,381 HARNESS RACING COMMISSION 0320 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $205,610 $369,381 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $205,610 $369,381 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Office Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Land for Maine's Future program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $107,438 $111,994 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $110,938 $115,494 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,933 $114,192 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,433 $117,692 Land for Maine's Future Z162 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Sears Island Consent Decree Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE Z162 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $213,371 $226,186 All Other $7,000 $7,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $220,371 $233,186 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Land For Maine's Future Trust Fund Z377 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation for land acquisitions in the Land For Maine's Future Trust Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $8,105,445 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,105,445 $0 LAND FOR MAINE'S FUTURE TRUST FUND Z377 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $8,105,445 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $8,105,445 $0 Land Management and Planning Z239 Initiative: Provides funding for capital construction materials, capital improvements to bridges and roads and other improvements to recreational trails and sites used by the public. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 LAND MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING Z239 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund Z384 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund program one Public Service Coordinator I position, previously established by Financial Order 003897 F5, to manage financial and technical assistance in the agricultural resource development division. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and establishes baseline allocation in the Maine Agriculture, Food and Forest Products Investment Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $127,075 $137,568 All Other $9,004 $9,436 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $136,079 $147,004 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 MAINE AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND FOREST PRODUCTS INVESTMENT FUND Z384 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $127,075 $137,568 All Other $9,004 $9,436 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $136,079 $147,004 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Conservation Corps Z149 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,762 $14,169 All Other $260,950 $273,082 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $274,712 $287,251 MAINE CONSERVATION CORPS Z149 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,762 $14,169 All Other $260,950 $273,082 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $274,712 $287,251 Maine Healthy Soils Fund Z328 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a baseline allocation in the Maine Healthy Soils Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 MAINE HEALTHY SOILS FUND Z328 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Senior Planner position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $114,002 $122,519 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,502 $126,019 Maine Land Use Planning Commission Z236 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Mapping and Graphic Arts Specialist II position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Maine Land Use Planning Commission program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,854 $106,274 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,354 $109,774 MAINE LAND USE PLANNING COMMISSION Z236 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $212,856 $228,793 All Other $7,000 $7,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $219,856 $235,793 Milk Commission 0188 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,103,242) ($904,069) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($12,103,242) ($904,069) MILK COMMISSION 0188 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,103,242) ($904,069) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($12,103,242) ($904,069) Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Provides funding to construct new and renovate existing recreational boating facilities. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Provides funding to replace one tractor, 2 all-terrain vehicles and 2 snowmobiles in the Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $120,000 $50,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $120,000 $50,000 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Office Assistant II position and one Recreational Trails Coordinator position between Other Special Revenue Funds accounts within the same program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $0 $0 All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $0 Off-Road Recreational Vehicles Program Z224 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($490,528) ($450,557) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($490,528) ($450,557) OFF-ROAD RECREATIONAL VEHICLES PROGRAM Z224 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $0 $0 All Other ($490,528) ($450,557) Capital Expenditures $620,000 $550,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,472 $99,443 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Historic Site Specialist position previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $3,500 $3,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,937 $118,300 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Provides funding for infrastructure maintenance and capital improvements. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $430,000 $430,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $430,000 $430,000 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Provides funding for capital improvements to ensure roads, bridges, dams and buildings are safe for public recreation and staff in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $400,000 $400,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $400,000 $400,000 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Geologist position established by Financial Order 03899 F5 and provides funding to address climate resilience across several programs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $175,959 $175,959 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $175,959 $175,959 Parks - General Operations Z221 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position established by Financial Order AGR00-0031 through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs in the DACF Administration program and the Parks - General Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $106,437 $114,800 All Other $10,928 $11,420 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,365 $126,220 PARKS - GENERAL OPERATIONS Z221 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $212,874 $229,600 All Other $14,428 $14,920 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,302 $244,520 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $175,959 $175,959 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $175,959 $175,959 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $830,000 $830,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $830,000 $830,000 AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $2,598,909 $3,178,363 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $1,456,273 $1,450,626 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,701,604 $4,469,754 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $5,756,786 $9,098,743 Sec. A-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE Arts - Administration 0178 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased hours of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 42 hours to 80 hours biweekly to meet the operational needs of the Maine Arts Commission. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,342 $58,755 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $54,342 $58,755 ARTS - ADMINISTRATION 0178 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,342 $58,755 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $54,342 $58,755 Arts - General Grants Program 0177 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Maine Arts Commission's Federal Expenditures Fund account. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($356,551) ($356,551) ARTS - GENERAL GRANTS PROGRAM 0177 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($356,551) ($356,551) ARTS COMMISSION, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $54,342 $58,755 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($356,551) ($356,551) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($302,209) ($297,796) Sec. A-4. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by Financial Order 003687 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $223,811 $232,909 All Other $10,500 $10,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $234,311 $243,409 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Transfers one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,443 $113,684 All Other $15,500 $15,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $120,943 $129,184 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Transfers 3 Research Assistant MSEA-B positions from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $310,595 $330,321 All Other $37,500 $37,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $348,095 $367,821 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 489 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Establishes one Assistant Attorney General position to support the Department of Marine Resources and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously established by financial order for the Department of Labor and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $134,955 $145,962 All Other $13,934 $14,194 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Administration - Attorney General 0310 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Assistant Attorney General position previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $150,340 $161,707 All Other $14,297 $14,566 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $164,637 $176,273 ADMINISTRATION - ATTORNEY GENERAL 0310 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $639,849 $676,914 All Other $63,500 $63,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $703,349 $740,414 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $555,205 $599,593 All Other $56,099 $57,148 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $611,304 $656,741 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to allow for the purchase, shipping and installation of a low-dose x-ray forensic imaging scanner. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $539,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $539,000 $0 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding to cover an increase in the medical examiner examination fees from $100 to $150. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $76,000 $76,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $76,000 $76,000 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 3024 to cover the increased mileage reimbursement rate of $0.54 per mile. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,710 $9,710 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,710 $9,710 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased frequency and cost of forensic toxicology testing. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Establishes 2 Medical Examiner Assistant positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $196,482 $211,650 All Other $7,300 $7,300 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $203,782 $218,950 Chief Medical Examiner - Office of 0412 Initiative: Establishes 2 OCME Planning and Research Associate I positions and one Medicolegal Death Investigator I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $283,673 $304,598 All Other $14,100 $14,100 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $297,773 $318,698 CHIEF MEDICAL EXAMINER - OFFICE OF 0412 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $480,155 $516,248 All Other $706,110 $167,110 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,265 $683,358 Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Transfers one Research Assistant MSEA-B position from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,443) ($113,684) All Other ($18,356) ($18,550) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($123,799) ($132,234) Human Services Division 0696 Initiative: Transfers 3 Research Assistant MSEA-B positions from the Human Services Division program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Administration - Attorney General program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (3.000) (3.000) Personal Services ($310,595) ($330,321) All Other ($45,719) ($46,184) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($356,314) ($376,505) HUMAN SERVICES DIVISION 0696 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (4.000) (4.000) Personal Services ($416,038) ($444,005) All Other ($64,075) ($64,734) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($480,113) ($508,739) ATTORNEY GENERAL, DEPARTMENT OF THE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,889,614 $1,423,772 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $131,191 $148,002 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,020,805 $1,571,774 Sec. A-5. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE STATE Audit Bureau 0067 Initiative: Provides continued and additional funding for the transition in auditing workpapers from a paper process to an electronic process. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $73,669 $80,187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $73,669 $80,187 Audit Bureau 0067 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Principal Auditor positions to Public Service Manager II positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,150 $24,076 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $23,150 $24,076 AUDIT BUREAU 0067 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,150 $24,076 All Other $73,669 $80,187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $96,819 $104,263 AUDITOR, OFFICE OF THE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $96,819 $104,263 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $96,819 $104,263 Sec. A-6. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for replacements, upgrades and improvements to infrastructure throughout Baxter State Park, including its headquarters building, ranger stations, storage facilities, rental cabins, lean-tos and other capital improvement projects. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $192,800 $177,580 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $192,800 $177,580 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 4 pickup trucks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $119,984 $134,560 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $119,984 $134,560 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 4 snowmobiles. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $32,216 $32,860 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $32,216 $32,860 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Baxter Park Trail Crew Leader position from range 14 to range 16 and 3 Baxter Park Trail Laborer positions from range 12 to range 14. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $6,609 $4,709 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,609 $4,709 Baxter State Park Authority 0253 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Baxter Park District Ranger positions from range 24 to range 27 and 3 Baxter Park Supervisory Enforcement Ranger positions from range 23 to range 25. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $77,125 $81,440 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $77,125 $81,440 BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY 0253 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $83,734 $86,149 Capital Expenditures $345,000 $345,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $428,734 $431,149 BAXTER STATE PARK AUTHORITY DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $428,734 $431,149 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $428,734 $431,149 Sec. A-7. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION, STATE Maine Charter School Commission Z137 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with projected revenues. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $168,626 $229,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $168,626 $229,405 MAINE CHARTER SCHOOL COMMISSION Z137 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $168,626 $229,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $168,626 $229,405 Sec. A-8. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides funding for scholarships due to a projected increase in dedicated revenues from slot machine proceeds from the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $69,833 $141,411 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $69,833 $141,411 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only to the State's 7 community colleges for paid family and medical leave premiums. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $876,051 $915,865 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $876,051 $915,865 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with continuation of current Maine Community College System operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,444,103 $7,025,970 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,444,103 $7,025,970 Maine Community College System - Board of Trustees 0556 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($165,802) ($151,044) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($165,802) ($151,044) MAINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM - BOARD OF TRUSTEES 0556 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,320,154 $7,941,835 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,320,154 $7,941,835 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($95,969) ($9,633) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($95,969) ($9,633) MCCS Free Community College - Two Enrollment Years Z335 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for the State's 7 community colleges to continue offering student scholarships through the State's free community college tuition program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $10,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $10,000,000 MCCS FREE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - TWO ENROLLMENT YEARS Z335 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $10,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $10,000,000 COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $14,320,154 $17,941,835 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($95,969) ($9,633) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $14,224,185 $17,932,202 Sec. A-9. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the implementation of the department's offender management system. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,661,559 $0 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for the licensing fees associated with the department's offender management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,200,000 Administration - Corrections 0141 Initiative: Provides funding to cover the cost of an Assistant Attorney General position and related All Other costs at the Department of the Attorney General previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 489. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $160,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 ADMINISTRATION - CORRECTIONS 0141 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $1,360,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $1,360,156 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,661,559 $0 Adult Community Corrections 0124 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,666 $1,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,666 $1,666 ADULT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 0124 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,666 $1,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,666 $1,666 Bolduc Correctional Facility Z155 Initiative: Transfers all positions and related All Other costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (53.000) (53.000) Personal Services ($6,493,241) ($6,652,829) All Other ($458,342) ($458,342) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,951,583) ($7,111,171) Bolduc Correctional Facility Z155 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $194,114 $194,114 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $194,114 $194,114 BOLDUC CORRECTIONAL FACILITY Z155 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (53.000) (53.000) Personal Services ($6,493,241) ($6,652,829) All Other ($264,228) ($264,228) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,757,469) ($6,917,057) Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $242,935 $242,935 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,935 $242,935 Correctional Center 0162 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,777 $53,777 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,777 $53,777 CORRECTIONAL CENTER 0162 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $296,712 $296,712 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $296,712 $296,712 Corrections Fuel Z366 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($319,769) ($319,769) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($319,769) ($319,769) Corrections Fuel Z366 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased costs of fuel. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $743,241 $743,241 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $743,241 $743,241 CORRECTIONS FUEL Z366 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $423,472 $423,472 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $423,472 $423,472 County Jail Operations Fund Z227 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the county jails for medication-assisted treatment and medical care as required by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 34-A, section 1208-B, subsection 4. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 COUNTY JAIL OPERATIONS FUND Z227 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,167 $4,167 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,167 $4,167 Downeast Correctional Facility 0542 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Downeast Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund to help the Maine State Prison close a deficit. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($50,000) ($50,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($50,000) ($50,000) DOWNEAST CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 0542 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($45,833) ($45,833) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($45,833) ($45,833) Juvenile Community Corrections 0892 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $813 $813 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $813 $813 JUVENILE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS 0892 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $813 $813 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $813 $813 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Corrections Fuel program to the Long Creek Youth Development Center program and Correctional Center program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $76,834 $76,834 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $76,834 $76,834 Long Creek Youth Development Center 0163 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $29,819 $29,819 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $29,819 $29,819 LONG CREEK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER 0163 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,653 $106,653 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $106,653 $106,653 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides funding for the transportation of raw sewage to a local treatment plant. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $497,125 $497,125 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $497,125 $497,125 Mountain View Correctional Facility 0857 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $38,548 $38,548 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $38,548 $38,548 MOUNTAIN VIEW CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 0857 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $535,673 $535,673 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $535,673 $535,673 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Transfers all positions and related All Other costs from the Bolduc Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 53.000 53.000 Personal Services $6,493,241 $6,652,829 All Other $458,342 $458,342 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,951,583 $7,111,171 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of electricity. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $77,330 $77,330 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $77,330 $77,330 State Prison 0144 Initiative: Transfers funding from the Downeast Correctional Facility program to the State Prison program within the same fund to help the Maine State Prison close a deficit. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 STATE PRISON 0144 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 53.000 53.000 Personal Services $6,493,241 $6,652,829 All Other $585,672 $585,672 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,078,913 $7,238,501 CORRECTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $5,789,489 $3,000,756 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $3,661,559 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $9,451,048 $3,000,756 Sec. A-10. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates funding of leased space for the Maine Emergency Management Agency from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund and provides additional funding to support increased costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $259,000 $259,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $259,000 $259,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($200,000) ($200,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($200,000) ($200,000) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace outdated equipment in and remodel the layout of the State Emergency Operations Center, funded 25% General Fund and 75% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $57,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $57,500 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $172,500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $172,500 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support maintenance of emergency management trailers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace and repair deployable emergency management generators. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace the state vehicle used to transport emergency management materiel throughout the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $92,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $92,000 $0 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Contract/Grant Manager position funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $59,373 $64,020 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $59,373 $64,020 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($59,373) ($64,020) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($59,373) ($64,020) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Contract/Grant Manager position funded 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $96,077 $100,476 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $96,077 $100,476 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($96,077) ($100,476) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($96,077) ($100,476) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Secretary Associate position funded 44% General Fund and 56% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $48,370 $50,893 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $48,370 $50,893 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($48,370) ($50,893) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($48,370) ($50,893) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the costs of one Contract/Grant Specialist position and one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $221,661 $234,047 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $221,661 $234,047 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($221,661) ($234,047) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($221,661) ($234,047) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $113,224 $120,217 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $113,224 $120,217 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($113,224) ($120,217) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($113,224) ($120,217) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 60% General Fund and 40% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,085 $107,276 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $103,085 $107,276 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,085) ($107,276) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($103,085) ($107,276) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 63% General Fund and 37% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,011 $107,518 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $103,011 $107,518 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,011) ($107,518) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($103,011) ($107,518) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates between the Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency program and the Emergency Response Operations program the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $73,950 $79,681 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $73,950 $79,681 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($73,943) ($79,677) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($73,943) ($79,677) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $30,239 $32,073 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,239 $32,073 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($30,239) ($32,073) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($30,239) ($32,073) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Emergency Response Training Coordinator position funded 37.5% General Fund and 62.5% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $66,784 $71,968 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,784 $71,968 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($66,784) ($71,968) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($66,784) ($71,968) Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Continues one Contract/Grant Specialist position previously established by Financial Order 003288 F4 to function as a hazard mitigation grant administrator in support of hazard mitigation assistance grants for natural hazards and disasters. The position ends June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $99,312 $103,555 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $99,312 $103,555 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Contract/Grant Specialist positions previously established by Financial Order 003288 F4 to function as recovery program officers in support of the public assistance program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $201,707 $217,028 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $201,707 $217,028 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Establishes 2 Contract/Grant Specialist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs to function as recovery program officers within the public assistance program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $192,550 $207,110 All Other $10,000 $10,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $202,550 $217,110 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Establishes one Contract/Grant Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs to function as a hazard mitigation grant administrator in support of hazard mitigation assistance grants for natural hazards and disasters. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $96,275 $103,555 All Other $5,000 $5,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $101,275 $108,555 Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency 0214 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one State Dam Inspector position from range 31 to range 33. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,049 $17,519 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,049 $17,519 ADMINISTRATION - MAINE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY 0214 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 10.000 10.000 Personal Services $1,134,530 $1,202,716 All Other $463,000 $316,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,597,530 $1,519,216 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (4.000) (4.000) Personal Services ($527,630) ($553,945) All Other ($185,000) ($12,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($712,630) ($566,445) Emergency Response Operations 0918 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates between the Administration - Maine Emergency Management Agency program and the Emergency Response Operations program the cost of one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($7) ($4) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($7) ($4) EMERGENCY RESPONSE OPERATIONS 0918 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($7) ($4) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($7) ($4) Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the design and construction of sustainment, restoration and modernization projects for a Maine National Guard readiness center located in Bangor. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,926,700 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,926,700 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,780,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,780,000 $0 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Director of Building Control Operations from 73% Federal Expenditures Fund and 27% General Fund to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($38,418) ($41,187) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($38,418) ($41,187) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $38,418 $41,187 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $38,418 $41,187 Military Training and Operations 0108 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Groundskeeper II position to a Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Technician position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $18,986 $19,706 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $18,986 $19,706 MILITARY TRAINING AND OPERATIONS 0108 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($38,418) ($41,187) All Other $1,926,700 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,888,282 ($41,187) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $57,404 $60,893 All Other $5,780,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,837,404 $60,893 Stream Gaging Cooperative Program 0858 Initiative: Provides funding for the operation and maintenance of 5 additional stream gages to ensure public safety given the increase in frequency and intensity of flood events. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $83,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $83,500 Stream Gaging Cooperative Program 0858 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost for the operation and maintenance of existing stream gages. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 STREAM GAGING COOPERATIVE PROGRAM 0858 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $113,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $113,500 Veterans Services 0110 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $19,161 $18,895 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $19,161 $18,895 VETERANS SERVICES 0110 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $19,161 $18,895 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $19,161 $18,895 DEFENSE, VETERANS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,485,812 $1,591,529 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $5,124,774 ($505,552) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $19,154 $18,891 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $8,629,740 $1,104,868 Sec. A-11. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Economic and Community Development 0069 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Executive I position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,692 $158,069 All Other $6,089 $6,563 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $152,781 $164,632 ADMINISTRATION - ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 0069 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,692 $158,069 All Other $6,089 $6,563 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $152,781 $164,632 Business Development 0585 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs to create a domestic trade program to support small businesses in the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,029 $146,038 All Other $550,000 $550,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $685,029 $696,038 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 0585 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,029 $146,038 All Other $550,000 $550,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $685,029 $696,038 Community Development Block Grant Program 0587 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003630 F5, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,102 $148,679 All Other $5,729 $6,170 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $143,831 $154,849 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM 0587 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,102 $148,679 All Other $5,729 $6,170 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $143,831 $154,849 Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and reduces All Other to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,236 $340,694 All Other ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Z336 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,236 $340,694 All Other ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator I positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through December 19, 2026. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $155,935 $127,698 Office of Tourism 0577 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,231 $350,159 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,231 $350,159 OFFICE OF TOURISM 0577 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $106,231 $350,159 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,231 $350,159 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $155,935 $127,698 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $685,029 $696,038 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $296,612 $319,481 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $106,231 $350,159 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $155,935 $127,698 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,243,807 $1,493,376 Sec. A-12. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Child Development Services 0449 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the so- called Part C grant under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $231,872 $231,872 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $231,872 $231,872 CHILD DEVELOPMENT SERVICES 0449 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $231,872 $231,872 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $231,872 $231,872 Climate Education Professional Development Pilot Program Fund Z361 Initiative: Continues one limited-period State Education Representative position, previously established by Resolve 2021, chapter 178, through June 30, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,115 $12,185 All Other $3,464 $286 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $149,579 $12,471 CLIMATE EDUCATION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM FUND Z361 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,115 $12,185 All Other $3,464 $286 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $149,579 $12,471 Early Childhood Infrastructure Z315 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation in Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery accounts. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $500 $500 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL EARLY CHILDHOOD INFRASTRUCTURE Z315 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $500 $500 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides funding to change one seasonal Education Specialist III position from 48 weeks to 52 weeks annually. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.923) (0.923) Personal Services $10,569 $14,994 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,569 $14,994 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for maintenance of 3 state-owned schools in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $150,000 Education in Unorganized Territory 0220 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for maintenance of a fleet of school buses in the unorganized territory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $30,000 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,000 $30,000 EDUCATION IN UNORGANIZED TERRITORY 0220 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.923) (0.923) Personal Services $10,569 $14,994 All Other $180,000 $180,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $190,569 $194,994 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Manager II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $180,164 All Other $0 ($180,164) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator I position and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,737 $137,217 All Other ($126,737) ($137,217) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Education Specialist III position previously established by Financial Order 003854 F5 and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $111,129 $120,191 All Other ($111,129) ($120,191) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Adjusts funding to bring allocations in line with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $625,499 $1,266,635 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $625,499 $1,266,635 General Purpose Aid for Local Schools 0308 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,429,535) ($1,380,256) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,429,535) ($1,380,256) GENERAL PURPOSE AID FOR LOCAL SCHOOLS 0308 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $237,866 $437,572 All Other ($237,866) ($437,572) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($804,036) ($113,621) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($804,036) ($113,621) Higher Education and Educator Support Services Z082 Initiative: Adjusts funding between the General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds within the same program to pay annual dues to the New England Board of Higher Education. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($142,280) ($142,280) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($142,280) ($142,280) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $151,410 $151,410 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $151,410 $151,410 HIGHER EDUCATION AND EDUCATOR SUPPORT SERVICES Z082 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($142,280) ($142,280) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($142,280) ($142,280) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $151,410 $151,410 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $151,410 $151,410 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Transfers one Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist position from the School Facilities program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Innovative Teaching and Learning program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $119,238 $123,914 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $128,566 $133,242 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Provides Federal Expenditures Fund allocation for the Innovative Teaching and Learning program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 Innovative Teaching and Learning Z394 Initiative: Provides Other Special Revenue Funds allocation for the Innovative Teaching and Learning program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING Z394 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $119,238 $123,914 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $128,566 $133,242 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Eliminates one part-time Office Associate II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (0.500) (0.500) Personal Services ($40,027) ($43,699) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($40,027) ($43,699) Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position and related All Other costs from the School Finance and Operations program to the Leadership Team program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $142,267 $148,080 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $151,595 $157,408 Leadership Team Z077 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Executive II position and related All Other costs from the Leadership Team program to the Office of Innovation program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($196,483) ($204,498) All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($205,811) ($213,826) LEADERSHIP TEAM Z077 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (0.500) (0.500) Personal Services ($94,243) ($100,117) All Other $0 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($94,243) ($100,117) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected resources as grant funding is no longer available. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($519,860) ($519,860) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($519,860) ($519,860) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the Head Start Collaboration Office grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,291 $1,763 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,291 $1,763 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $569,635 $566,941 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $569,635 $566,941 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Management Analyst II position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 90% Federal Expenditures Fund and 10% General Fund within the same program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,966 $11,412 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($10,966) ($11,412) All Other $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Continues one limited-period State Education Representative position, one limited-period Education Specialist III position and 2 limited-period Education Specialist II positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through December 31, 2026 and reduces All Other funding to fund the positions. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $210,393 $307,861 All Other ($210,393) ($307,861) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides one-time allocation in Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery accounts. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $2,000 $2,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $2,000 $2,000 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocation with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,000,969) ($2,710,451) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,000,969) ($2,710,451) Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,463 $6,201 All Other ($10,463) ($6,201) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Learning Systems Team Z081 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of 4 Education Specialist III positions to State Education Representative positions retroactive to June 13, 2024 and reduces All Other to fund the reclassifications. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $59,793 $35,436 All Other ($59,793) ($35,436) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 LEARNING SYSTEMS TEAM Z081 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $10,966 $11,412 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,966 $11,412 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $269,683 $338,086 All Other ($3,214,586) ($2,999,693) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($2,944,903) ($2,661,607) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other $2,000 $2,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $2,000 $2,000 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position previously established by financial order and reduces All Other to partially fund the position. This position ends on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $105,595 $113,841 All Other ($71,982) ($71,982) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,613 $41,859 MAINE CLIMATE CORPS PROG - ME COMMISSION FOR COMM SVC Z350 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $105,595 $113,841 All Other ($71,982) ($71,982) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,613 $41,859 Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected resources as grant funding is no longer available. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($2,864) ($2,864) MAINE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE Z134 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($2,864) ($2,864) Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the Federal Expenditures Fund to the General Fund within the same program and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $161,385 $168,015 All Other ($161,385) ($168,015) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($161,385) ($168,015) All Other ($3,461) ($3,461) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($164,846) ($171,476) Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously established by Financial Order 003773 F5, and provides funding for related All Other costs, and eliminates one State Education Representative position, and reduces related All Other costs, in the Maine School Safety Center program and the School and Student Supports program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $117,056 $126,304 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $126,384 $135,632 Maine School Safety Center Z293 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $131,682 $146,119 All Other $9,878 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $141,560 $155,447 MAINE SCHOOL SAFETY CENTER Z293 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $410,123 $440,438 All Other ($142,179) ($149,359) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $267,944 $291,079 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($161,385) ($168,015) All Other ($3,461) ($3,461) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($164,846) ($171,476) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position, previously established by Financial Order 003931 F5, through September 30, 2029 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,611 $106,558 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $111,044 $118,630 MAINE SERVICE FELLOWS PROGRAM Z311 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,611 $106,558 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $111,044 $118,630 Office of Innovation Z333 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Executive II position and related All Other costs from the Leadership Team program to the Office of Innovation program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $196,483 $204,498 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $205,811 $213,826 OFFICE OF INNOVATION Z333 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $196,483 $204,498 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $205,811 $213,826 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position and one limited- period Management Analyst II position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 through June 30, 2027 and reduces All Other to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $228,711 $247,044 All Other ($228,711) ($247,044) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Reduces funding for debt service costs associated with the bonding authority granted in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 30-A, section 5953-G, for career and technical education centers and regions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,307,572) ($1,311,185) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,307,572) ($1,311,185) Office of Workforce Development and Innovative Pathways Z334 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,510 $8,769 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,510 $8,769 OFFICE OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND INNOVATIVE PATHWAYS Z334 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $234,221 $255,813 All Other ($1,536,283) ($1,558,229) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,302,062) ($1,302,416) Preschool Special Education Z399 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 20-A, section 7304 to continue support of special education and related services for preschool-aged children 3 to 5 years of age. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000 PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION Z399 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $1,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $1,000,000 School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator I position previously established by Financial Order 003773 F5, and provides funding for related All Other costs, and eliminates one State Education Representative position, and reduces related All Other costs, in the Maine School Safety Center program and the School and Student Supports program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,600) ($124,279) All Other ($8,860) ($8,860) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($128,460) ($133,139) School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the federal McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth program grant. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,549 $28,116 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $35,549 $28,116 School and Student Supports Z270 Initiative: Reduces funding for a 2-year pilot program to help students avoid homelessness that ended on June 30, 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) SCHOOL AND STUDENT SUPPORTS Z270 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,600) ($124,279) All Other ($1,508,860) ($1,508,860) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,628,460) ($1,633,139) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,549 $28,116 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $35,549 $28,116 School Facilities Z271 Initiative: Transfers one Interdisciplinary Instruction Specialist position from the School Facilities program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Innovative Teaching and Learning program, General Fund and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,238) ($123,914) All Other ($11,901) ($12,013) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($131,139) ($135,927) School Facilities Z271 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,107 $146,119 All Other $13,312 $13,011 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $148,419 $159,130 SCHOOL FACILITIES Z271 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $15,869 $22,205 All Other $1,411 $998 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,280 $23,203 School Finance and Operations Z078 Initiative: Provides funding pursuant to Public Law 2021, chapter 398, Part OOOO to pay the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the full price of a breakfast or lunch for each student in a public school and for publicly funded students who attend an eligible private school that participates in the National School Lunch Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,800,387 $4,101,781 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,800,387 $4,101,781 School Finance and Operations Z078 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position and related All Other costs from the School Finance and Operations program to the Leadership Team program within the same fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($142,267) ($148,080) All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($151,595) ($157,408) SCHOOL FINANCE AND OPERATIONS Z078 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($142,267) ($148,080) All Other $1,791,059 $4,092,453 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,648,792 $3,944,373 Special Services Team Z080 Initiative: Provides funding to bring allocation in line with available resources for the so- called Part B grant under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,890,159 $5,732,497 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,890,159 $5,732,497 Special Services Team Z080 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 Education Specialist II positions to Education Specialist III positions and reduces All Other to fund the reorganizations. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,385 $28,445 All Other ($27,385) ($28,445) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 SPECIAL SERVICES TEAM Z080 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,385 $28,445 All Other $5,862,774 $5,704,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $5,890,159 $5,732,497 EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($680,784) $2,652,833 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $3,159,375 $3,278,532 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($485,267) $73,963 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $2,500 $2,500 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP ($2,864) ($2,864) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,992,960 $6,004,964 Sec. A-13. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF Air Quality 0250 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for optical gas imaging camera certification training for department staff. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,000 $0 Air Quality 0250 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for an optical gas imaging camera. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $117,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $117,000 $0 AIR QUALITY 0250 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,000 $0 Capital Expenditures $117,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $126,000 $0 Land Resources Z188 Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Licensing Specialist II position and related All Other costs from the Land Resources program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,675) ($111,657) All Other ($5,539) ($5,810) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($109,214) ($117,467) LAND RESOURCES Z188 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($103,675) ($111,657) All Other ($5,539) ($5,810) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($109,214) ($117,467) Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for salmon habitat monitoring costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,000 $5,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,000 $5,000 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes 2 Environmental Specialist III positions to assist the public and regulated entities in navigating and accessing licensing services and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $196,592 $211,750 All Other $10,713 $11,228 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $207,305 $222,978 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 482, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $326,917 $0 All Other $5,850 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $332,767 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $0 $347,346 All Other $0 $5,850 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $353,196 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes 2 Environmental Licensing Specialist I positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $189,836 $204,308 All Other $10,483 $10,975 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $200,319 $215,283 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Environmental Specialist III position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,296 $105,875 All Other $5,356 $5,614 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $103,652 $111,489 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $98,296 $105,875 All Other $5,356 $5,614 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $103,652 $111,489 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Transfers one Environmental Licensing Specialist II position and related All Other costs from the Land Resources program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Maine Environmental Protection Fund program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $103,675 $111,657 All Other $5,539 $5,810 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $109,214 $117,467 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for the Cost and Carbon Efficient Technology Fund pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 3108-A, subsection 2, paragraph B, subparagraph (5). OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $499,500 $499,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $499,500 $499,500 Maine Environmental Protection Fund 0421 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Environmental Engineer position to an Environmental Engineer Specialist position retroactive to June 2024. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,301 $9,911 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,301 $9,911 MAINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUND 0421 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $347,218 $9,911 All Other $5,850 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $353,068 $9,911 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services $686,695 $1,086,811 All Other $541,947 $549,591 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,228,642 $1,636,402 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Establishes one Environmental Specialist III position and one Environmental Specialist IV position and provides funding for related All Other costs to support the implementation of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 38, section 1614. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $211,874 $228,525 All Other $3,900 $3,900 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $215,774 $232,425 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 gas detection and identification units for rapid chemical identification. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 truck cabs and frames and 2 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $140,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $140,000 $80,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 8 truck cabs and frames and 8 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $140,000 $420,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $140,000 $420,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 8 custom truck bodies. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $240,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $240,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for a forklift. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $40,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $40,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of a skimmer boat to collect and remove petroleum from the water. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $600,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $600,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 2,000-foot lay-flat booms and 2 boom reels. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $230,000 $230,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $230,000 $230,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 2,000-foot non-lay-flat booms. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $6,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $6,400 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 small disk oil skimmers. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $30,000 $30,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $30,000 $30,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one hazardous material operations and decontamination trailer. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $50,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one outboard motor. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $10,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $10,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 photoionization detectors. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $9,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,000 $9,000 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 2 10-foot-by-6-foot aluminum frame mobile pump-and-treat trailers. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $17,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for one multiparameter meter with a flow cell. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $10,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,000 $0 Remediation and Waste Management 0247 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Planning and Research Assistant position to a Chemist II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $33,094 $36,241 All Other $1,125 $1,231 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $34,219 $37,472 REMEDIATION AND WASTE MANAGEMENT 0247 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $211,874 $228,525 All Other $3,900 $3,900 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $215,774 $232,425 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $33,094 $36,241 All Other $1,125 $1,231 Capital Expenditures $756,000 $1,715,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $790,219 $1,752,872 Water Quality 0248 Initiative: Provides funding for aerial imagery acquisition and processing and for annual maintenance and replacement of equipment for the marine vegetation mapping program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,000 $14,000 Water Quality 0248 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Environmental Specialist II position from 78 hours to 80 hours biweekly. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,294 $1,403 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,294 $1,403 WATER QUALITY 0248 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,294 $1,403 All Other $14,000 $14,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $16,294 $15,403 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $711,136 $257,739 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($109,214) ($117,467) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $2,018,861 $3,389,274 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,620,783 $3,529,546 Sec. A-14. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Planning and Research Assistant position from January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026 for administering 2026 election responsibilities. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $44,732 $46,641 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $50,801 $52,710 Governmental Ethics and Election Practices - Commission on 0414 Initiative: Provides funding to administer Maine Clean Election Act payments to legislative and gubernatorial candidates in 2026. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,760,693 $1,285,243 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,760,693 $1,285,243 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES - COMMISSION ON 0414 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $44,732 $46,641 All Other $4,766,762 $1,291,312 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,811,494 $1,337,953 ETHICS AND ELECTION PRACTICES, COMMISSION ON GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,811,494 $1,337,953 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $4,811,494 $1,337,953 Sec. A-15. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Blaine House 0072 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Blaine House. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 BLAINE HOUSE 0072 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $30,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $30,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues one Public Service Coordinator II position, established by Financial Order 003775 F5, through September 8, 2026 to provide programmatic leadership and administration for the activities undertaken by the Governor's Energy Office and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $149,092 $29,856 All Other $15,118 $3,322 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $164,210 $33,178 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in federal grant awards issued to the Governor's Energy Office. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,028,590 $12,028,590 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,028,590 $12,028,590 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003730 F5, one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003631 F5 and one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position established by Financial Order 003632 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $434,773 $470,139 All Other $15,995 $16,336 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $450,768 $486,475 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003601 F5 and one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position established by Financial Order 003712 F5, transfers these positions from the Governor's Energy Office, Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Governor's Energy Office, Federal Expenditures Fund account within the same program and provides funding for related All Other costs. These positions are responsible for supporting the goals and objectives contained within the various federally funded grant awards. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $285,681 $308,620 All Other $11,012 $11,228 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $296,693 $319,848 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to allocate supplemental federal funds received through various grants from the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of Energy and the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to sustain and implement the offshore wind program to meet climate, clean energy and economic goals for the State, as well as advance regional collaboration opportunities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $250,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $250,000 Governor's Energy Office Z122 Initiative: Provides funding to sustain energy planning efforts and design and implementation of energy procurements in coordination with the Public Utilities Commission and advance regional collaboration to meet the State's energy and economic goals. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 GOVERNOR'S ENERGY OFFICE Z122 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,500,000 $1,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,500,000 $1,500,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $869,546 $808,615 All Other $12,070,715 $12,059,476 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,940,261 $12,868,091 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with projected resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $317,490 $317,490 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $317,490 $317,490 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Establishes All Other baseline funding for federal grant award expenditures. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,106,377 $7,106,377 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,106,377 $7,106,377 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003600 F5, through June 19, 2027 to conduct youth engagement and outreach on issues related to climate change and supporting public education efforts related to state and local actions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $142,137 $152,618 All Other $13,937 $14,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $156,074 $167,216 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions and one limited-period Public Service Manager III position, previously continued by Financial Order CV0725 F5, through December 31, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY Personal Services $553,911 $164,416 All Other $47,078 $16,873 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $600,989 $181,289 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003665 F5, through June 19, 2027 to support the federal Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program grant and the federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $316,600 $340,151 All Other $31,284 $32,406 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $347,884 $372,557 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003617 F5, through June 19, 2027 to oversee the integration of data from early childhood programs and planning, organizing and managing the implementation of a statewide early childhood integrated data system and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $151,818 $163,050 All Other $14,545 $15,190 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $166,363 $178,240 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003633 F5, through June 19, 2027 to provide budgeting, reporting and contracting services to support federal grant activities and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $171,020 $178,065 All Other $15,043 $15,727 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $186,063 $193,792 Office of Policy Innovation and the Future Z135 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Public Service Coordinator II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003634 F5, through June 19, 2027 to develop policy and provide executive branch expertise on issues related to natural resources, climate changes and waste management and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $326,279 $350,586 All Other $29,776 $31,174 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $356,055 $381,760 OFFICE OF POLICY INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE Z135 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $965,717 $1,031,852 All Other $7,197,025 $7,200,874 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $8,162,742 $8,232,726 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $142,137 $152,618 All Other $331,427 $332,088 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $473,564 $484,706 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY Personal Services $553,911 $164,416 All Other $47,078 $16,873 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE $600,989 $181,289 FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Public Advocate 0410 Initiative: Provides funding for an increase in consulting services. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $221,470 $221,470 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $221,470 $221,470 PUBLIC ADVOCATE 0410 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $221,470 $221,470 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $221,470 $221,470 EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,500,000 $1,530,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $21,103,003 $21,100,817 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $695,034 $706,176 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $600,989 $181,289 STATE FISCAL RECOVERY __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $23,899,026 $23,518,282 Sec. A-16. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. FINANCE AUTHORITY OF MAINE Dairy Improvement Fund Z143 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($16,925) ($3,477) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($16,925) ($3,477) DAIRY IMPROVEMENT FUND Z143 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($16,925) ($3,477) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($16,925) ($3,477) Sec. A-17. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Additional Support for People in Retraining and Employment 0146 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,057 $72,419 All Other $1,672 $1,680 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $73,729 $74,099 ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE IN RETRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT 0146 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,057 $72,419 All Other $1,672 $1,680 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $73,729 $74,099 Bridging Rental Assistance Program Z205 Initiative: Provides additional funding for the Bridging Rental Assistance Program to meet increased housing needs of vulnerable persons in the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $480,000 $480,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $480,000 $480,000 BRIDGING RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Z205 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $480,000 $480,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $480,000 $480,000 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003671 F5, through June 12, 2027 to serve as the child care data system coordinator and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $134,634 $136,036 All Other $14,921 $14,996 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $149,555 $151,032 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Developmental Disabilities Resource Coordinator position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through June 12, 2027 to serve as the so-called Help Me Grow Cultural Broker/Family Support Specialist and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,340 $120,312 All Other $2,620 $7,047 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $40,960 $127,359 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Community Care Worker position, previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,256 $96,927 All Other $13,273 $13,512 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $105,529 $110,439 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst II position from 100% Child Care Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($121,890) ($123,113) All Other ($7,256) ($7,256) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($129,146) ($130,369) Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II positions, one limited-period Social Services Program Manager position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and one limited-period Social Services Manager I position, previously established by Financial Order 003673 F5, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $295,110 $668,173 All Other $31,243 $74,331 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $326,353 $742,504 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Financial Resource Specialist position, previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,391 $101,782 All Other $13,067 $13,141 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $113,458 $114,923 Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Child Care Services program, Federal Block Grant Fund - ARP to align allocations with projected available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) Child Care Services 0563 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 for the child care employment award program, which includes child care staff in the Maine Child Care Affordability Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($2,500,000) CHILD CARE SERVICES 0563 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($121,890) ($123,113) All Other ($7,256) ($2,507,256) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($129,146) ($2,630,369) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $333,450 $788,485 All Other $33,863 $81,378 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $367,313 $869,863 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $327,281 $334,745 All Other $41,261 $41,649 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $368,542 $376,394 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($40,919,784) ($40,919,784) Community Services Block Grant 0716 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 to serve as the so-called Community Services Block Grant State Administrator/Program Manager through June 12, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,822 $127,980 All Other $14,281 $14,560 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $137,103 $142,540 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT 0716 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,822 $127,980 All Other $14,281 $14,560 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $137,103 $142,540 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Establishes 3 Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions funded 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services $419,827 $439,942 All Other $25,396 $25,396 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $445,223 $465,338 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $72,263 $75,970 All Other $3,369 $3,369 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,632 $79,339 Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Reallocates 2 Social Services Program Specialist I positions and one Social Services Program Manager position from 100% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund to 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($167,562) ($170,494) All Other ($10,884) ($10,884) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($178,446) ($181,378) Developmental Services - Community Z208 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($786,293) ($807,547) All Other ($38,539) ($38,539) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($824,832) ($846,086) DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES - COMMUNITY Z208 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 7.000 7.000 Personal Services ($461,765) ($462,129) All Other ($20,658) ($20,658) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($482,423) ($482,787) Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,618,034 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $17,618,034 Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Reduces funding for efficiencies achieved under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 21, Home and Community Based Services for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, by returning to pre-COVID-19 residential assignment practices to ensure efficient use of facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,549,044) ($3,566,477) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,549,044) ($3,566,477) Developmental Services Waiver - MaineCare Z211 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,206,289 $2,412,577 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,206,289 $2,412,577 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WAIVER - MAINECARE Z211 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,342,755) $16,464,134 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($2,342,755) $16,464,134 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $874,749 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $874,749 Developmental Services Waiver - Supports Z212 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $243,785 $487,569 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $243,785 $487,569 DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES WAIVER - SUPPORTS Z212 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $243,785 $1,362,318 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $243,785 $1,362,318 Disability Determination - Division of 0208 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Disability Claims Adjudicator positions, one limited- period Disability Claims Supervisor position and one limited-period Office Associate II position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $741,174 $773,156 All Other $70,395 $71,117 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $811,569 $844,273 DISABILITY DETERMINATION - DIVISION OF 0208 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $741,174 $773,156 All Other $70,395 $71,117 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $811,569 $844,273 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225 Initiative: Establishes one Family Nurse Practitioner position funded 62.08% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and 37.92% General Fund in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and transfers General Fund All Other to Personal Services to cover the cost of the position, which was previously contracted. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $55,987 $58,383 All Other ($55,987) ($58,383) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z225 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,726 $24,871 All Other $1,377 $1,377 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,103 $26,248 DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE - DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z225 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $79,713 $83,254 All Other ($54,610) ($57,006) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,103 $26,248 Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center Z220 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,479) ($25,908) All Other ($1,366) ($1,366) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($25,845) ($27,274) DISPROPORTIONATE SHARE - RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z220 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($24,479) ($25,908) All Other ($1,366) ($1,366) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($25,845) ($27,274) Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($884,177) ($884,177) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($884,177) ($884,177) Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Establishes 4 Social Service Program Specialist I positions funded 66% Other Special Revenue Funds and 34% General Fund in the Division of Licensing and Certification program for required personal care agency and so-called waiver home surveys and to address complaints. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $130,000 $136,028 All Other $9,868 $9,868 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $139,868 $145,896 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $252,360 $264,048 All Other $25,500 $25,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $277,860 $289,822 Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Establishes one Social Services Program Manager position funded 66% Other Special Revenue Funds and 34% General Fund in the Division of Licensing and Certification program to serve as the program manager for the new team providing personal care agency and so-called waiver home surveys. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,847 $42,891 All Other $2,467 $2,467 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $43,314 $45,358 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $79,291 $83,256 All Other $6,755 $6,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $86,046 $90,104 Division of Licensing and Certification Z036 Initiative: Reallocates the costs of 80 positions and transfers and reallocates one Comprehensive Health Planner II position between various accounts within the Division of Licensing and Certification program to align funding with the tasks performed by the positions. This initiative also reallocates funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file in the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($402,399) ($412,132) All Other ($27,065) ($27,065) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($429,464) ($439,197) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $427,488 $440,532 All Other $37,358 $37,588 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $464,846 $478,120 DIVISION OF LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION Z036 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($231,552) ($233,213) All Other ($14,730) ($14,730) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($246,282) ($247,943) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($884,177) ($884,177) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($884,177) ($884,177) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 6.000 6.000 Personal Services $759,139 $787,836 All Other $69,613 $70,210 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $828,752 $858,046 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Establishes one Family Nurse Practitioner position funded 62.08% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and 37.92% General Fund in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program and transfers General Fund All Other to Personal Services to cover the cost of the position, which was previously contracted. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,660 $95,584 All Other $6,133 $6,145 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $97,793 $101,729 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,845 $40,715 All Other $2,825 $2,852 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,670 $43,567 Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center Z222 Initiative: Allocates ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,684 $28,131 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $20,684 $28,131 DOROTHEA DIX PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z222 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $151,189 $164,430 All Other $8,958 $8,997 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $160,147 $173,427 Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Senior Planner position, previously continued and reorganized by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $124,502 $129,767 All Other $10,251 $10,370 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $134,753 $140,137 Food Supplement Administration Z019 Initiative: Increases funding for state-funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits within the Food Supplement Administration program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,500,000 $2,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,500,000 $2,500,000 FOOD SUPPLEMENT ADMINISTRATION Z019 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,500,000 $2,500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,500,000 $2,500,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $124,502 $129,767 All Other $10,251 $10,370 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $134,753 $140,137 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding for state reimbursement of the costs of municipal general assistance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,000,000 $2,000,000 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for state reimbursement of the costs of municipal general assistance. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 General Assistance - Reimbursement to Cities and Towns 0130 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for supplemental payments to municipalities distributed proportionately to municipalities based on each municipality’s share of overall state general assistance reimbursement costs in fiscal year 2023-24. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,000,000 $0 GENERAL ASSISTANCE - REIMBURSEMENT TO CITIES AND TOWNS 0130 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000,000 $2,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000,000 $2,000,000 Housing First Program Z374 Initiative: Provides funding in the Housing First Program, Other Special Revenue Funds pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 20-A. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,695,781 $10,294,281 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,695,781 $10,294,281 Housing First Program Z374 Initiative: Adjusts funding for the Housing First Fund due to changes in the real estate transfer tax. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,491,000 ($46,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,491,000 ($46,000) HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM Z374 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $11,186,781 $10,248,281 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $11,186,781 $10,248,281 IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 Initiative: Provides funding for child welfare cycle payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,389,123 $8,954,026 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,389,123 $8,954,026 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $13,389,493 $14,177,015 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,389,493 $14,177,015 IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0137 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for system enhancements to the child welfare information system as it relates to the needs and requirements of the psychotropic medication settlement agreement. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $255,800 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $255,800 $0 IV-E FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION ASSISTANCE 0137 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,639,123 $8,954,026 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,639,123 $8,954,026 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $13,645,293 $14,177,015 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,645,293 $14,177,015 Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($91,294) ($92,826) All Other ($5,053) ($5,053) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($96,347) ($97,879) Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program, General Fund to align with projected expenditures. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,000,000) ($4,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,000,000) ($4,000,000) Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services 0420 Initiative: Provides funding for a cost-of-living increase for state-funded home and community-based services related to the department's rule Chapter 5, Office of Aging and Disability Services Policy Manual, Sections 61, 63, 68 and 69 to maintain parity with similar MaineCare programs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $300,000 $300,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $300,000 $300,000 LONG TERM CARE - OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES 0420 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($91,294) ($92,826) All Other ($3,705,053) ($3,705,053) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,796,347) ($3,797,879) Low-cost Drugs To Maine's Elderly 0202 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $344,872 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $344,872 LOW-COST DRUGS TO MAINE'S ELDERLY 0202 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $344,872 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $344,872 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position to serve as the laboratory safety officer and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $131,567 $137,856 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $138,823 $145,112 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Chemist II position and one Chemist III position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, and establishes 2 Chemist II positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also provides funding for a lab instrument service contract and lab consumables. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $552,790 $558,404 All Other $74,783 $76,285 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $627,573 $634,689 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 8 Environmental Specialist III positions previously continued by Public Law 2021, chapter 398 in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, General Fund for the childhood lead poisoning prevention program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 8.000 8.000 Personal Services $848,417 $881,970 All Other $58,048 $58,048 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $906,465 $940,018 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions and one limited-period Environmental Specialist IV position previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, 2 limited-period Environmental Specialist III positions, one limited- period Environmental Engineer position and one limited-period Assistant Environmental Engineer position previously continued by Financial Order CV0718 F5 and one limited- period Environmental Specialist III position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,217,871 $1,263,140 All Other $110,219 $111,291 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,328,090 $1,374,431 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Health Educator III position and one Planning and Research Associate I position previously continued by Financial Order CV0733 F5 to support oral health services provided in Maine schools and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $189,534 $198,024 All Other $19,280 $19,478 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $208,814 $217,502 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Health Program Manager position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 to support the work of the office of population health equity and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,891 $128,087 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $130,147 $135,343 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II position, previously continued by Financial Order CV0733 F5, through June 12, 2027 to provide oversight and support to municipality-appointed local health officers and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $131,893 $133,294 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $139,149 $140,550 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Establishes one Chemist III position, funded 62% General Fund and 38% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program to serve as the seized-drug testing supervisor within the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $78,356 $82,123 All Other $4,499 $4,499 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $82,855 $86,622 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $48,025 $50,333 All Other $3,945 $3,999 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $51,970 $54,332 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Toxicologist positions and one limited-period Epidemiologist position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 to support the State's perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, response and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $370,487 $382,905 All Other $30,854 $31,139 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $401,341 $414,044 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II positions and 2 limited-period Public Health Educator III positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $463,826 $480,538 All Other $29,024 $29,024 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $492,850 $509,562 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Continues 8 Public Health Educator III positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $851,064 $888,551 All Other $58,048 $58,048 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $909,112 $946,599 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,070,818 $15,070,818 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $15,070,818 $15,070,818 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides funding for increased fees on manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State to replace reliance on the Fund for a Healthy Maine to support the childhood lead poisoning prevention program. This initiative also transfers one Public Health Nurse I position from the Fund for a Healthy Maine to the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($122,372) All Other $0 ($1,117,877) __________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 1.000 Personal Services $0 $122,372 All Other $0 $1,117,877 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $1,240,249 Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention 0143 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention program, General Fund for family planning services delivered through Family Planning Association of Maine, Inc. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 MAINE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION 0143 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 9.000 9.000 Personal Services $1,049,664 $1,092,180 All Other $3,069,803 $69,803 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,119,467 $1,161,983 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $1,777,892 $1,844,069 All Other $15,231,171 $15,232,726 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $17,009,063 $17,076,795 FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 (1.000) Personal Services $0 ($122,372) All Other $0 ($1,117,877) __________ __________ FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE TOTAL $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 5.000 Personal Services $600,815 $731,109 All Other $78,728 $1,198,161 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $679,543 $1,929,270 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,578,350 $1,640,239 All Other $101,584 $101,584 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL $1,679,934 $1,741,823 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Coordinator II position in the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund program to serve as the data and reporting manager and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,681 $142,254 All Other $10,598 $10,752 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $146,279 $153,006 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Establishes one Senior Planner position in the Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund program to serve as the program specialist and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,169 $111,186 All Other $9,907 $10,025 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $116,076 $121,211 Maine Health Insurance Marketplace Trust Fund Z292 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,077,244 $4,026,623 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,077,244 $4,026,623 MAINE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE TRUST FUND Z292 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $241,850 $253,440 All Other $4,097,749 $4,047,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,339,599 $4,300,840 Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,895 $133,294 All Other $10,240 $10,359 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $138,135 $143,653 Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Health Program Manager position from 100% Federal Block Grant Fund to 50% Federal Block Grant Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $67,374 $70,212 All Other $5,289 $5,355 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $72,663 $75,567 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($67,374) ($70,212) All Other ($5,289) ($5,355) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($72,663) ($75,567) Maternal and Child Health 0191 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,468 $1,244,468 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,244,468 $1,244,468 MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH 0191 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $67,374 $70,212 All Other $1,249,757 $1,249,823 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,317,131 $1,320,035 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $60,521 $63,082 All Other $4,951 $5,004 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $65,472 $68,086 Medicaid Services - Developmental Services Z210 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $321,461 $402,581 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $321,461 $402,581 MEDICAID SERVICES - DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Z210 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $321,461 $402,581 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $321,461 $402,581 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides additional funding for final rates resulting from rate determination work and updated utilization assumptions for the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual pursuant to Public Law 2023, chapter 412, Part A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,560,422 $2,506,621 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,560,422 $2,506,621 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,490,518 $3,968,763 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,490,518 $3,968,763 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize the investment in the new mobile crisis rates and services to be included in the MaineCare Benefits Manual. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $735,476 $777,054 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $735,476 $777,054 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,426,812 $2,385,352 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,426,812 $2,385,352 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $61,216 $61,098 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $61,216 $61,098 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $96,840,359 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $96,840,359 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $360,655,916 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $360,655,916 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $3,215,701 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $3,215,701 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $8,299,977 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $0 $8,299,977 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2021, chapter 635 for psychiatric residential treatment facility services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $33,769 $1,790,712 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $33,769 $1,790,712 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,226 $1,703,510 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,226 $1,703,510 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,181 $384,558 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $4,181 $384,558 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect rate changes for the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 43, Hospice Services, from 123% to 100% of the Medicare rate and Section 55, Laboratory Services, from 70% of the 2009 Medicare rates to 72.4% of current Medicare rates. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($213,401) ($853,604) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($213,401) ($853,604) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding for efficiencies achieved under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 21, Allowances for Home and Community Based Services for Members with Intellectual Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder, by returning to pre-COVID-19 residential assignment practices to ensure efficient use of facilities. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($57,708) ($57,991) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($57,708) ($57,991) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,868,823) ($5,851,107) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($5,868,823) ($5,851,107) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Reduces funding, on a one-time basis, in the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, General Fund account. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($24,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($24,000,000) Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding to make supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. The amount of the supplemental payments will transition into reimbursement reform for psychiatric hospitals upon implementation of reform in the next biennium. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $1,109,606 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,664,409 $1,109,606 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,823,950 $1,828,080 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,823,950 $1,828,080 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Adjusts funding to reflect an increase in hospital tax collections due to raising the tax for private psychiatric hospitals from 2.23% to 3.25%, retroactive to January 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,664,409) ($1,109,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,664,409) ($1,109,606) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $1,109,606 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,664,409 $1,109,606 Medical Care - Payments to Providers 0147 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,083,505 $7,459,250 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,083,505 $7,459,250 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $16,289,051 $21,329,830 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $16,289,051 $21,329,830 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $342,366 $437,657 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $342,366 $437,657 MEDICAL CARE - PAYMENTS TO PROVIDERS 0147 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,142,063 $84,462,401 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,142,063 $84,462,401 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $18,165,734 $386,020,344 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $18,165,734 $386,020,344 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,664,409 $4,325,307 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,664,409 $4,325,307 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $407,763 $9,183,290 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $407,763 $9,183,290 Mental Health Services - Child Medicaid Z207 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $301,481 $301,481 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $301,481 $301,481 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - CHILD MEDICAID Z207 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $301,481 $301,481 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $301,481 $301,481 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,388,417) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($2,388,417) Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the children's behavioral health level-of-care assessment under Public Law 2023, chapter 412 funded 75% Office of MaineCare Services, Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $315,666 $315,666 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $315,666 $315,666 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the Center of Excellence hub for youth behavioral health service providers, as described in the department's children's behavioral health services plan and per the recommendation of the federal Department of Justice. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,154,355 $1,539,141 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,154,355 $1,539,141 Mental Health Services - Children Z206 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst I position in the Mental Health Services - Children program, General Fund to support expanded data and reporting requirements and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $92,982 $96,927 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,238 $104,183 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - CHILDREN Z206 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $92,982 $96,927 All Other $1,477,277 $1,862,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,570,259 $1,958,990 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($2,388,417) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($2,388,417) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,872,874) ($1,872,874) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($1,872,874) ($1,872,874) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,138,475) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($3,138,475) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to operate 2 behavioral health crisis receiving centers open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, in Penobscot County and in Androscoggin County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $900,000 $2,700,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $900,000 $2,700,000 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst I position from the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Mental Health Services - Community program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts related All Other costs. FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $80,458 $84,392 All Other $9,308 $9,400 __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL $89,766 $93,792 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides Federal Expenditures Fund allocation to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,934,602 $2,934,602 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,934,602 $2,934,602 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding to support out-of-state services for specialized mental health treatment not provided in Maine or covered under the MaineCare program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $376,680 $376,680 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $376,680 $376,680 Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 for employee recruitment and retention incentives to staff that provide medication management services provided by the Office of Behavioral Health that are similar to the services provided under the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Section 65, Behavioral Health Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,500,000) ($1,500,000) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 establishing a crisis receiving center in Aroostook County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($450,000) ($450,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($450,000) ($450,000) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to establish 24 mental health law enforcement liaisons to support mental health crisis intervention mobile response services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($953,300) ($953,300) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($953,300) ($953,300) Mental Health Services - Community Z198 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position in the Mental Health Services - Community program and one Public Service Manager II position in the Office of Behavioral Health program to Public Service Manager III positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,092 $19,194 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,092 $19,194 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY Z198 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $13,092 $19,194 All Other ($1,626,620) $173,380 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,613,528) $192,574 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,934,602 $2,934,602 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,934,602 $2,934,602 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $80,458 $84,392 All Other ($1,863,566) ($1,863,474) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($1,783,108) ($1,779,082) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($3,138,475) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL $0 ($3,138,475) Mental Health Services - Community Medicaid Z201 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $171,425 $171,425 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $171,425 $171,425 MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - COMMUNITY MEDICAID Z201 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $171,425 $171,425 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $171,425 $171,425 Multicultural Services Z034 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) MULTICULTURAL SERVICES Z034 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,469,248) ($1,469,248) Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding to annualize funds received in Public Law 2023, chapter 643 to support nursing facility rate reform efforts beginning January 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,252,000 $3,271,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,252,000 $3,271,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,148,000 $6,129,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $6,148,000 $6,129,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $600,000 $600,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $600,000 $600,000 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,455,716 $1,455,716 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,455,716 $1,455,716 Nursing Facilities 0148 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $703,037 $1,406,075 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $703,037 $1,406,075 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,712,708 $3,041,820 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,712,708 $3,041,820 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $129,712 $259,423 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $129,712 $259,423 NURSING FACILITIES 0148 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,955,037 $4,677,075 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,955,037 $4,677,075 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,860,708 $9,170,820 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,860,708 $9,170,820 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,185,428 $2,315,139 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,185,428 $2,315,139 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Family Independence Program Manager position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 12, 2027, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds, and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,376 $65,557 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,004 $69,185 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,373 $65,553 All Other $5,172 $5,246 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $67,545 $70,799 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Family Independence Program Manager position, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412 and funded 50% General Fund and 50% Other Special Revenue Funds, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,376 $65,557 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $66,004 $69,185 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $62,373 $65,553 All Other $5,172 $5,246 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $67,545 $70,799 Office for Family Independence Z020 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $75,284 $76,460 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,284 $76,460 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $91,471 $93,107 All Other $2,122 $2,160 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $93,593 $95,267 OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE Z020 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $200,036 $207,574 All Other $7,256 $7,256 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $207,292 $214,830 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $216,217 $224,213 All Other $12,466 $12,652 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $228,683 $236,865 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 45 Customer Representative Associate II - Human Services positions to Eligibility Specialist I positions and reallocates 45 Eligibility Specialist I positions and 3 Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions from 62.1% Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.9% General Fund to 75% Other Special Revenue Funds and 25% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence - District program. This initiative also adjusts related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($499,063) ($521,717) All Other ($44,929) ($44,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($543,992) ($566,646) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $683,929 $706,992 All Other $62,540 $63,018 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $746,469 $770,010 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent 45 limited-period Customer Representative Associate II - Human Services positions and 3 limited-period Family Independence Unit Supervisor positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 funded 62.1% Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.9% General Fund in the Office for Family Independence - District program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,601,976 $1,668,762 All Other $132,001 $132,001 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,733,977 $1,800,763 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 48.000 48.000 Personal Services $2,625,029 $2,734,372 All Other $282,205 $284,742 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,907,234 $3,019,114 Office for Family Independence - District 0453 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $884,896 $904,330 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $884,896 $904,330 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,461,028 $1,492,713 All Other $33,896 $34,631 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,494,924 $1,527,344 OFFICE FOR FAMILY INDEPENDENCE - DISTRICT 0453 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,987,809 $2,051,375 All Other $87,072 $87,072 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,074,881 $2,138,447 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 48.000 48.000 Personal Services $4,769,986 $4,934,077 All Other $378,641 $382,391 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,148,627 $5,316,468 Office of Aging and Disability Services Adult Protective Services Z040 Initiative: Reallocates 99 Human Services Caseworker positions, 16 Human Services Casework Supervisor positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions from 90% General Fund to 87% General Fund and from 10% Other Special Revenue Funds to 13% Other Special Revenue Funds. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($422,263) ($431,172) All Other ($25,904) ($25,904) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($448,167) ($457,076) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $425,611 $434,520 All Other $36,469 $36,677 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $462,080 $471,197 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Z040 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($422,263) ($431,172) All Other ($25,904) ($25,904) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($448,167) ($457,076) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $425,611 $434,520 All Other $36,469 $36,677 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $462,080 $471,197 Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($105,000) ($105,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,000) ($105,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $135,681 $142,254 All Other $6,737 $6,737 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $142,418 $148,991 Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services ($20,018) ($18,266) All Other ($674) ($674) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($20,692) ($18,940) Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office 0140 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to address unmet needs of older adults through community-based services and programs delivered by the area agency in each of the State's coordinated community program areas. The appropriation must be distributed to the area agencies, based on priorities identified by local advisory councils to meet regional needs, through the intrastate funding formula to develop programs and deliver services necessary for the general well-being of older adults, including, but not limited to, in-home services, case management services, meals programs, wellness services, respite for caregivers, public education and outreach, volunteer services and information and referral services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 OFFICE OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES CENTRAL OFFICE 0140 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $115,663 $123,988 All Other $3,006,063 $6,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,121,726 $130,051 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($105,000) ($105,000) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,000) ($105,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP TOTAL ($1,382,751) ($2,782,751) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,040,153) ($4,040,153) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($4,040,153) ($4,040,153) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst I position from the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Mental Health Services - Community program, Federal Block Grant Fund and adjusts related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($80,458) ($84,392) All Other ($9,308) ($9,400) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($89,766) ($93,792) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and transfers the position from the Mental Health Services - Children program, General Fund to the Office of Behavioral Health program, Federal Expenditures Fund. This initiative also provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $126,580 $131,926 All Other $14,485 $14,773 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $141,065 $146,699 Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Reduces funding approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 412 to establish a crisis receiving center in Kennebec County. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) Office of Behavioral Health Z199 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position in the Mental Health Services - Community program and one Public Service Manager II position in the Office of Behavioral Health program to Public Service Manager III positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,114 $24,971 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $19,114 $24,971 OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH Z199 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $19,114 $24,971 All Other ($1,600,000) ($1,600,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,580,886) ($1,575,029) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $46,122 $47,534 All Other ($4,034,976) ($4,034,780) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,988,854) ($3,987,246) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($6,530,972) ($6,530,972) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP TOTAL ($3,640,385) ($5,640,385) Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Social Service Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and transfers the position from 100% Purchased Social Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $96,937 $97,946 All Other $5,225 $5,225 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,162 $103,171 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $37,697 $38,090 All Other $4,177 $4,198 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,874 $42,288 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates one Management Analyst II position from 100% Child Care Services program, General Fund to 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,760 $88,641 All Other $5,225 $5,225 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $92,985 $93,866 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,130 $34,472 All Other $3,985 $4,003 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $38,115 $38,475 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Establishes one Financial Resources Specialist position funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program to support the federal so-called Title IV-E Prevention Program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $61,459 $64,183 All Other $2,613 $2,613 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $64,072 $66,796 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,900 $24,960 All Other $2,361 $2,418 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $26,261 $27,378 Office of Child and Family Services - Central 0307 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position from range 34 to range 36 funded 72% General Fund and 28% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - Central program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $12,946 $11,057 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,946 $11,057 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $5,034 $4,300 All Other $229 $233 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,263 $4,533 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES - CENTRAL 0307 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $259,102 $261,827 All Other $13,063 $13,063 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $272,165 $274,890 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,761 $101,822 All Other $10,752 $10,852 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $111,513 $112,674 Office of Child and Family Services - District 0452 Initiative: Establishes 2 Child Protective Services Case Aide positions funded 79% General Fund and 21% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Office of Child and Family Services - District program. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $134,864 $140,846 All Other $8,600 $8,600 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $143,464 $149,446 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,854 $37,440 All Other $4,129 $4,174 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $39,983 $41,614 OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES - DISTRICT 0452 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $134,864 $140,846 All Other $8,600 $8,600 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $143,464 $149,446 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,854 $37,440 All Other $4,129 $4,174 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $39,983 $41,614 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reduces Federal Expenditures Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds allocation across programs to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($77,500) ($77,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($77,500) ($77,500) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA TOTAL ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes 3 Developmental Disabilities Resources Coordinator positions and 4 Public Service Manager II positions funded 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for the new federal home and community-based services lifespan waiver. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $455,119 $475,687 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $455,119 $475,687 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position funded 100% in the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, General Fund and one Public Service Manager II position funded 50% in the Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% in the Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund for quality assurance work. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $72,255 $75,965 All Other $5,124 $5,194 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $77,379 $81,159 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates 2 Social Services Program Specialist I positions and one Social Services Program Manager position from 100% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund to 50% Developmental Services - Community program, General Fund and 50% Office of MaineCare Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $167,562 $170,494 All Other $15,061 $15,129 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $182,623 $185,623 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates 21 positions and transfers and reallocates one Social Services Program Specialist II position within the Office of Aging and Disability Services Central Office program, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services program and Developmental Services - Community program to align the duties being performed with the proper funding source. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. Position detail is on file with the Bureau of the Budget. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $897,605 $918,639 All Other $66,312 $66,804 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $963,917 $985,443 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding to continue a children's behavioral health level-of-care assessment under Public Law 2023, chapter 412 funded 75% Office of MaineCare Services, Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $968,968 $968,968 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $968,968 $968,968 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding to continue the Center of Excellence hub for youth behavioral health service providers, as described in the department's children's behavioral health services plan and per the recommendation of the federal Department of Justice. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,181,136 $1,574,849 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,181,136 $1,574,849 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Public Service Coordinator II position, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,781 $68,927 All Other $3,628 $3,628 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $69,409 $72,555 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,786 $68,929 All Other $5,308 $5,386 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $71,094 $74,315 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Coordinator I position, one limited- period Social Services Manager I position and one limited-period Social Services Program Specialist II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027, funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, for the development and implementation of certified community behavioral health clinics. This initiative also provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $212,790 $216,948 All Other $10,884 $10,884 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $223,674 $227,832 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $212,796 $216,959 All Other $16,116 $16,213 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $228,912 $233,172 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for a contracted vendor funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to serve as the federally required waiver evaluator for the State's waiver related to expanding behavioral health and justice-related services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $62,500 $62,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,500 $62,500 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $63,950 $63,950 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $63,950 $63,950 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Reallocates one Comprehensive Health Planner II position from 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% General Fund to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% General Fund and adjusts funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($29,922) ($30,139) All Other ($1,814) ($1,814) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($31,736) ($31,953) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $29,922 $30,139 All Other $2,557 $2,562 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $32,479 $32,701 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager III position from range 34 to range 36 funded 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,406 $7,678 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $7,406 $7,678 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,407 $7,679 All Other $96 $106 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,503 $7,785 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 375 Eligibility Specialist positions in the Department of Health and Human Services from range 19 to range 21 and provides funding to increase the hours of one Eligibility Specialist position from 57 to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,634 $3,635 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,634 $3,635 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,635 $3,635 All Other $84 $84 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $3,719 $3,719 Office of MaineCare Services 0129 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Business Data Analytics Specialist position to a Public Service Manager III position to serve as the Maine Integrated Health Management Solution director and transfers and reallocates the position from 50% to 25% General Fund and 50% to 75% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Office of MaineCare Services program. This initiative also transfers All Other to Personal Services to cover the position, which was previously procured through a staff augmentation contract. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($17,392) ($18,111) All Other ($89,929) ($89,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($107,321) ($108,040) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $60,484 $63,602 All Other ($268,008) ($267,952) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($207,524) ($204,350) OFFICE OF MAINECARE SERVICES 0129 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $242,297 $248,938 All Other ($14,731) ($14,731) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,566 $234,207 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,517,452 $1,556,041 All Other $2,511,823 $2,926,980 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,029,275 $4,483,021 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($77,500) ($77,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($77,500) ($77,500) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) __________ __________ FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND TOTAL ($4,571,186) ($4,571,186) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA TOTAL ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) Office of Violence Prevention Z411 Initiative: Reduces funding one time for annual grants to communities approved in Public Law 2023, chapter 643, Part FFFF. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION Z411 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,000,000) ($1,000,000) PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding to increase MaineCare appropriations and allocations across programs to reflect increases in costs and enrollment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $7,072,368 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $7,072,368 PNMI Room and Board Z009 Initiative: Provides funding for cost-of-living increases to reimbursement for services regularly scheduled for July 1, 2025 and January 1, 2026 adjustments. Increases must be applied as a consistent percentage that allows full expenditure of General Fund appropriations for this purpose, leveraging available federal matching funds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $325,311 $328,724 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $325,311 $328,724 PNMI ROOM AND BOARD Z009 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $325,311 $7,401,092 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $325,311 $7,401,092 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides ongoing funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 Purchased Social Services 0228 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace current and anticipated reductions in grants to the department under the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $3,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $3,000,000 PURCHASED SOCIAL SERVICES 0228 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,000,000 $6,000,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000,000 $6,000,000 Recovery Community Centers Fund Z406 Initiative: Provides funding for the required revenue transfer for the Recovery Community Centers Fund. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,999,500 $1,999,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,999,500 $1,999,500 RECOVERY COMMUNITY CENTERS FUND Z406 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,999,500 $1,999,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,999,500 $1,999,500 Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Public Service Coordinator I position from 62.21% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 37.79% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund to 31.04% Riverview Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds, 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, General Fund, 31.04% Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 18.96% Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, General Fund. This initiative also adjusts funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($38,092) ($39,678) All Other ($2,845) ($2,872) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($40,937) ($42,550) Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Provides ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $573 $779 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $573 $779 Riverview Psychiatric Center Z219 Initiative: Allocates ongoing funds for the prospective costs of certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services being allowed to participate in the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $38,680 $52,604 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $38,680 $52,604 RIVERVIEW PSYCHIATRIC CENTER Z219 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $573 $779 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $573 $779 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $588 $12,926 All Other ($2,845) ($2,872) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($2,257) $10,054 State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance 0139 Initiative: Provides funding for child welfare cycle payments. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,670,666 $8,258,410 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,670,666 $8,258,410 STATE-FUNDED FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION ASSISTANCE 0139 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,670,666 $8,258,410 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,670,666 $8,258,410 Universal Childhood Immunization Program Z121 Initiative: Provides funding in the Childhood Immunization Fund to account for new vaccines and increased price rates. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,572,660 $12,572,660 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $12,572,660 $12,572,660 UNIVERSAL CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM Z121 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,572,660 $12,572,660 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $12,572,660 $12,572,660 HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $49,847,469 $140,043,903 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $59,828,162 $430,591,234 FUND FOR A HEALTHY MAINE $0 ($1,240,249) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $41,527,948 $44,833,842 FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND ($11,832,657) ($3,036,831) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ARRA ($1,505,268) ($1,505,268) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP $297,183 ($1,040,928) FEDERAL BLOCK GRANT FUND - ARP ($44,560,169) ($52,087,061) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $93,602,668 $556,558,642 Sec. A-18. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MAINE Historic Preservation Commission 0036 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission's Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $225,000 $225,000 Historic Preservation Commission 0036 Initiative: Provides funding for the administrative cost associated with a recent bond. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION 0036 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $225,000 $225,000 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $25,000 $25,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $225,000 $225,000 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $250,000 $250,000 Sec. A-19. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Adjusts funding to bring allocations in line with projected available resources for fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $297,985 $772,166 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $297,985 $772,166 Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to support the authority's manufactured and mobile home park preservation and assistance program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 Housing Authority - State 0442 Initiative: Adjusts funding for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund due to changes in the real estate transfer tax. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,982,000 ($6,709,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,982,000 ($6,709,000) HOUSING AUTHORITY - STATE 0442 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,279,985 ($5,936,834) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,279,985 ($5,936,834) Housing Production Fund N557 Initiative: Allocates funds to support the federal low-income housing tax credit, the rural affordable rental housing program and the affordable homeownership program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,258,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $17,258,000 HOUSING PRODUCTION FUND N557 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $17,258,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $17,258,000 Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Program Z124 Initiative: Increases funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and decreases funding in fiscal year 2026-27 to bring debt service payments into accordance with the repayment schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $672 ($114) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $672 ($114) MAINE ENERGY, HOUSING AND ECONOMIC RECOVERY PROGRAM Z124 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $672 ($114) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $672 ($114) HOUSING AUTHORITY, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $6,280,657 $11,321,052 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $6,280,657 $11,321,052 Sec. A-20. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MAINE Human Rights Commission - Regulation 0150 Initiative: Provides funding for the operational needs of the Maine Human Rights Commission. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,369 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,369 $0 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - REGULATION 0150 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,369 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,369 $0 Sec. A-21. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0530 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,076 $41,822 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,076 $41,822 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0530 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,076 $41,822 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,076 $41,822 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 2 Game Warden positions from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, to 50% General Fund in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and, for one position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, and, for the other position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the ATV Enforcement Fund program, and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $65,895 $68,542 All Other $480 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $66,375 $69,042 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $98,000 $98,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $98,000 $98,000 ATV Enforcement Fund Z276 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $4,936 $5,128 All Other $36 $37 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,972 $5,165 ATV ENFORCEMENT FUND Z276 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $70,831 $73,670 All Other $516 $537 Capital Expenditures $98,000 $98,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $169,347 $172,207 ATV Safety and Educational Program 0559 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $28,676 $28,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $28,676 $28,774 ATV SAFETY AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM 0559 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $28,676 $28,774 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $28,676 $28,774 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase and improve land and facilities for boat launch sites throughout the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $575,000 $575,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $575,000 $575,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $265,000 $265,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $265,000 $265,000 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Parks Maintenance Coordinator position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This position ends June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,784 $99,488 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,784 $249,488 Boating Access Sites 0631 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,077 $41,818 All Other $959 $1,001 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $41,036 $42,819 BOATING ACCESS SITES 0631 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $92,784 $99,488 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $242,784 $249,488 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $575,000 $575,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $575,000 $575,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,077 $41,818 All Other $959 $1,001 Capital Expenditures $265,000 $265,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $306,036 $307,819 Endangered Nongame Operations 0536 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Senior Resource Biologist position and 2 IF&W Resource Biologist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,466 $58,880 All Other $1,303 $1,409 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $55,769 $60,289 Endangered Nongame Operations 0536 Initiative: Transfers one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, General Fund to the Endangered Nongame Operations program, Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 ENDANGERED NONGAME OPERATIONS 0536 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $54,466 $58,880 All Other $1,303 $1,409 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $55,769 $60,289 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 2 Game Warden positions from the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund, to 50% General Fund in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and, for one position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, and, for the other position, 50% Other Special Revenue Funds in the ATV Enforcement Fund program, and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($124,129) ($130,746) All Other ($905) ($953) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($125,034) ($131,699) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $58,234 $62,204 All Other $424 $453 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $58,658 $62,657 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Game Warden Specialist position from 50% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund to 70% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund and 30% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $28,579 $30,252 All Other ($28,579) ($30,252) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Establishes one Game Warden Sergeant position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $129,511 $140,133 All Other $952 $1,030 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $130,463 $141,163 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $119,000 $119,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $119,000 $119,000 Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0537 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,186,520 $1,253,367 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,520 $1,253,367 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $34,502 $36,198 All Other $251 $264 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $34,753 $36,462 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,212 $25,658 All Other $177 $187 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,389 $25,845 ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0537 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $1,215,099 $1,283,619 All Other ($28,579) ($30,252) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,186,520 $1,253,367 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($89,627) ($94,548) All Other ($654) ($689) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($90,281) ($95,237) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $211,957 $227,995 All Other $1,553 $1,670 Capital Expenditures $119,000 $119,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $332,510 $348,665 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations - Lake and River Protection Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $203,762 $203,762 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $203,762 $203,762 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Biologist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $108,937 $117,764 All Other $2,628 $2,842 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $111,565 $120,606 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from 80% General Fund and 20% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% General Fund and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $31,278 $32,591 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $31,278 $32,591 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($31,278) ($32,591) All Other ($755) ($787) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($32,033) ($33,378) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Transfers one IF&W Resource Supervisor position from the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, General Fund to the Endangered Nongame Operations program, Federal Expenditures Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Establishes 2 Fish Culturist Assistant Supervisor positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $191,454 $205,972 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,454 $205,972 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $7,500 $42,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $7,500 $42,000 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $13,875 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $13,875 $0 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $53,436 $55,762 All Other $1,290 $1,347 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $54,726 $57,109 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Fish Culturist position from 50% General Fund and 50% Federal Expenditures Fund to 100% General Fund within the same program and reduces funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $40,259 $43,110 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,259 $43,110 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($40,259) ($43,110) All Other ($963) ($1,031) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($41,222) ($44,141) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Office Associate II positions to 2 Office Specialist I positions and one Office Associate II Manager Supervisor position to an Office Specialist II Supervisor position and reduces funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position and one Office Specialist II Supervisor position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $125,077 $135,193 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $125,077 $135,193 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $41,687 $45,066 All Other $998 $1,079 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $42,685 $46,145 Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position from 65% General Fund and 35% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program to 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($58,686) ($61,152) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($58,686) ($61,152) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($31,600) ($32,927) All Other ($756) ($788) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($32,356) ($33,715) Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations 0535 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 18 Fish Culturist positions from range 16 to range 18, 6 Fish Culturist Assistant Supervisor positions from range 19 to range 22 and 8 Fish Culturist Supervisor positions from range 23 to range 25. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $257,225 $267,546 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $257,225 $267,546 FISHERIES AND HATCHERIES OPERATIONS 0535 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $586,607 $623,260 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $586,607 $623,260 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $23,264 $24,791 All Other $569 $607 Capital Expenditures $21,375 $42,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,208 $67,398 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $77,659 $85,173 All Other $205,635 $205,817 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $283,294 $290,990 Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Z427 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses and to recognize the revenue increase from the sale of fishing licenses. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,000 $1,244,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,244,000 $1,244,000 Inland Fisheries Conservation and Enhancement Z427 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $244,835 $234,705 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $244,835 $234,705 INLAND FISHERIES CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT Z427 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,244,000 $1,244,000 Capital Expenditures $244,835 $234,705 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,488,835 $1,478,705 Landowner Relations Z140 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $601 $625 All Other $17 $18 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $618 $643 Landowner Relations Z140 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $16,901 $17,734 All Other $271 $284 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,172 $18,018 LANDOWNER RELATIONS Z140 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,502 $18,359 All Other $288 $302 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $17,790 $18,661 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for repairs to an aviation hangar and a storage garage at the Greenville regional facility. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $550,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $550,000 $0 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of one excavator. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $230,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $230,000 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the construction of a heated garage bay and bunkroom at the Strong regional facility. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $260,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $260,000 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $9,500 $52,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,500 $52,500 Licensing Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0531 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $4,625 $31,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,625 $31,000 LICENSING SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0531 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $564,125 $573,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $564,125 $573,500 Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the repair of department-owned dams. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,250,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,250,000 $0 Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0529 Initiative: Establishes one Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $144,655 $156,912 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $144,655 $156,912 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $144,655 $156,912 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $144,655 $156,912 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,250,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,250,000 $0 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Public Information and Education, Division of program, Youth Conservation Education Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $73,700 $73,700 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $73,700 $73,700 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Establishes one Public Relations Specialist position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,978 $96,353 All Other $1,451 $1,555 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $91,429 $97,908 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $110,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $110,000 $0 Public Information and Education, Division of 0729 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($4,426) ($4,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,426) ($4,606) PUBLIC INFORMATION AND EDUCATION, DIVISION OF 0729 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($4,426) ($4,606) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,426) ($4,606) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,978 $96,353 All Other $75,151 $75,255 Capital Expenditures $110,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $275,129 $171,608 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Black Bear Research and Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $84,986 $84,986 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $84,986 $84,986 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for operating expenses in the Moose Research and Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $69,627 $69,627 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $69,627 $69,627 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase land for wildlife habitat. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,935,990 $1,935,990 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,935,990 $1,935,990 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the reconstruction of the Swan Island pier. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $150,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $350,000 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $350,000 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes 2 IF&W Senior Resource Biologist positions and reduces All Other to fund these positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $68,792 $74,164 All Other ($68,792) ($74,164) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $160,526 $173,056 All Other ($160,526) ($173,056) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Biologist position and reduces All Other to fund the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $32,679 $35,327 All Other ($32,679) ($35,327) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $76,258 $82,437 All Other ($76,258) ($82,437) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Senior Resource Biologist position and 2 IF&W Resource Biologist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $249,403 $269,356 All Other $6,017 $6,501 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $255,420 $275,857 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,664 $30,902 All Other $686 $739 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $29,350 $31,641 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes one IF&W Resource Technician position and reduces All Other to fund a portion of the position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $46,193 $49,886 All Other ($46,193) ($49,886) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $46,200 $49,890 All Other $1,114 $1,203 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $47,314 $51,093 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the replacement of 21 all-terrain vehicles, 28 snowmobiles, one snowmobile trailer, 2 boat trailers, 3 outboard motors, 2 boats, 8 trap nets, one electrofishing backpack, 10 electric utility vehicles, 2 one-ton trucks, 2 2-ton trucks, 4 truck beds and 2 fish stocking tanks. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $21,000 $115,500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $21,000 $115,500 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 3 snowmobiles, 3 all-terrain vehicles, 2 trailers, one electrofishing control box and 2 boats. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $0 $93,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $0 $93,000 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Chief Planner position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund within the Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 40% Federal Expenditures Fund within the Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program, 30% General Fund within the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program and 30% Other Special Revenue Funds within the Boating Access Sites program and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($40,075) ($41,820) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($40,075) ($41,820) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($93,514) ($97,582) All Other ($2,257) ($2,356) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($95,771) ($99,938) Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Establishes 10 limited-period seasonal IF&W Resource Technician positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $230,260 $254,980 All Other ($230,260) ($254,980) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $230,190 $254,910 All Other $5,530 $6,124 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $235,720 $261,034 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Office Associate II positions to 2 Office Specialist I positions and one Office Associate II Manager Supervisor position to an Office Specialist II Supervisor position and reduces funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position and one Office Specialist II Supervisor position from 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($44,691) ($48,329) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($44,691) ($48,329) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($104,284) ($112,774) All Other ($2,496) ($2,699) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($106,780) ($115,473) Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. This initiative also transfers and reallocates the cost of one Office Specialist I position from 65% General Fund and 35% Federal Expenditures Fund, Fisheries and Hatcheries Operations program to 70% Federal Expenditures Fund and 30% General Fund, Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,830 $30,034 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $28,830 $30,034 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $67,271 $70,087 All Other $1,610 $1,677 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $68,881 $71,764 Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0534 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 3 full-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions and 3 part-time Recreational Safety Coordinator positions from range 15 to range 18. This initiative also reallocates the cost from Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 26% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 2% Other Special Revenue Funds to Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 72% Federal Expenditures Fund and 4 positions Division of Public Information and Education program and 2 positions Resource Management Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, 21% General Fund and Landowner Relations program, 7% Other Special Revenue Funds and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($3,558) ($3,772) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,558) ($3,772) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $22,921 $24,052 All Other $548 $575 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $23,469 $24,627 RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0534 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $318,430 $350,470 All Other ($377,924) ($414,357) Capital Expenditures $150,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $90,506 ($63,887) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $654,971 $713,432 All Other ($226,718) ($244,468) Capital Expenditures $2,306,990 $2,144,490 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,735,243 $2,613,454 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $28,664 $30,902 All Other $155,299 $155,352 Capital Expenditures $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $683,963 $686,254 Search and Rescue 0538 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,685 $28,792 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $27,685 $28,792 SEARCH AND RESCUE 0538 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,685 $28,792 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $27,685 $28,792 Waterfowl Habitat Acquisition and Management 0561 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase land for wildlife habitat. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,800,000 $1,800,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,800,000 $1,800,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $80,000 WATERFOWL HABITAT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT 0561 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,800,000 $1,800,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,800,000 $1,800,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $80,000 $80,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $80,000 Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0539 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Game Warden Specialist position from 50% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and 50% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund to 70% Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund and 30% Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, Other Special Revenue Funds and reduces funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($28,579) ($30,252) All Other ($210) ($223) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($28,789) ($30,475) Whitewater Rafting - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife 0539 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of the following positions: 88 Game Warden positions from range 20 to range 22; 4 Game Warden Investigator positions from range 22 to range 24; 5 Game Warden Lieutenant positions from range 27 to range 29; 2 Game Warden Pilot positions from range 24 to range 26; one Game Warden Pilot Supervisor position from range 26 to range 28; 15 Game Warden Sergeant positions from range 24 to range 27; and 7 Game Warden Specialist positions from range 22 to range 24. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. Position details are on file with the Bureau of the Budget. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,182 $3,288 All Other $23 $24 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,205 $3,312 WHITEWATER RAFTING - INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE 0539 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($25,397) ($26,964) All Other ($187) ($199) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($25,584) ($27,163) INLAND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,803,242 $3,763,853 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $5,065,170 $4,960,615 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,021,055 $2,711,604 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $12,889,467 $11,436,072 Sec. A-22. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of supplies and equipment for security staff. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $191,759 $75,814 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,759 $75,814 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted audio and visual support. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $125,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $125,000 $150,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to upgrade courtrooms with video bar conferencing technology. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $210,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $210,000 $50,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted recording software support services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $165,500 $165,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $165,500 $165,500 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for recording software upgrades. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $129,000 $129,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $129,000 $129,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace analog sound mixers with digital sound processor equipment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $525,000 $525,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $525,000 $525,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for cloud services and ransomware protection. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,200 $100,200 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,200 $100,200 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for contracted technical account management services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of virtual-machine storage technology. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reallocates funding for the Odyssey case management system from the CMS- Technology Fee account in Other Special Revenue Funds to the Supreme JD & Superior Courts account in the General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,838,125 $1,838,125 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,838,125 $1,838,125 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($988,852) ($988,525) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($988,852) ($988,525) Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding to modernize the ADRIS case management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Staff Accountant position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $122,424 $128,497 All Other $2,348 $2,405 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $124,772 $130,902 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for courthouse facility improvements to comply with the 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design from the United States Department of Justice. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the continued support of the Maine Judicial Information System. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,000 $125,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,000 $125,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace Google Enterprise licensing with Microsoft 365. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for Microsoft 365 security costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reduces allocation to reflect a decrease in funding transferred from the Department of Health and Human Services for the federal victim assistance formula grant program administered by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Victims of Crime pursuant to the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($344,800) ($344,800) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($344,800) ($344,800) Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of contracted marshal services in Lincoln and Somerset counties. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $260,000 $260,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $260,000 $260,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding to cover the volume increase in documents signed by justices of the peace. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $62,598 $62,598 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,598 $62,598 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for a volume increase in guardian ad litem, interpreter and mental health examiner services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $490,000 $490,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $490,000 $490,000 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Court Appointed Special Advocate Legal Services Advisor positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $337,446 $340,582 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $337,446 $340,582 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Child Protective and Juvenile Process Specialist position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $53,949 $54,421 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,949 $54,421 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $125,881 $126,981 All Other $1,169 $1,180 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $127,050 $128,161 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Law Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $254,402 $263,700 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $254,402 $263,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $381,588 $395,535 All Other $3,545 $3,675 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $385,133 $399,210 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Service Center/Violations Bureau Assistant Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $197,820 $200,914 All Other $1,838 $1,866 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $199,658 $202,780 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Assistant Clerk position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $100,198 $104,567 All Other $931 $971 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $101,129 $105,538 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Provides funding for the increased cost of legal research. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $40,961 $40,961 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $40,961 $40,961 Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Assistant Clerk positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17, through June 12, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $183,959 $192,556 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $183,959 $192,556 COURTS - SUPREME, SUPERIOR AND DISTRICT 0063 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $829,756 $851,259 All Other $4,873,143 $4,297,198 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $5,702,899 $5,148,457 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $125,881 $126,981 All Other ($343,631) ($343,620) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($217,750) ($216,639) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $802,030 $829,513 All Other ($980,190) ($979,608) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($178,160) ($150,095) Judicial - Debt Service Z097 Initiative: Provides funding for increased debt service costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,836,355 $7,841,837 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,836,355 $7,841,837 JUDICIAL - DEBT SERVICE Z097 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,836,355 $7,841,837 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,836,355 $7,841,837 Maine Civil Legal Services Fund Z367 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for civil legal services for persons unable to afford a lawyer by providing additional funds available for distribution by the Civil Legal Services Fund Commission pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 18-A, subsection 1. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 MAINE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FUND Z367 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,000,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,000,000 $0 JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $11,539,254 $12,990,294 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($217,750) ($216,639) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($178,160) ($150,095) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $11,143,344 $12,623,560 Sec. A-23. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Transfers 11 Hearings Examiner positions, one Public Service Manager I position and one Public Service Manager II position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Administration - Labor program, Other Special Revenue Funds. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 13.000 13.000 Personal Services $1,591,301 $1,685,699 All Other $111,906 $114,163 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,703,207 $1,799,862 Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Establishes 4 Hearings Officer positions effective January 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $235,132 $507,020 All Other $28,350 $34,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $263,482 $541,868 Administration - Labor 0030 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager I position to a Public Service Manager II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $793 $821 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $793 $821 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,476 $9,859 All Other $226 $236 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,702 $10,095 ADMINISTRATION - LABOR 0030 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $793 $821 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $793 $821 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 17.000 17.000 Personal Services $1,835,909 $2,202,578 All Other $140,482 $149,247 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,976,391 $2,351,825 Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126 Initiative: Establishes 3 limited-period Assistive Technology Specialist positions and provides funding for related All Other costs. These positions end on June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $317,913 $342,696 All Other $30,837 $31,433 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $348,750 $374,129 Blind and Visually Impaired - Division for the 0126 Initiative: Provides funding for assistive devices and services for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED - DIVISION FOR THE 0126 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $200,000 $200,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $200,000 $200,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $317,913 $342,696 All Other $30,837 $31,433 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $348,750 $374,129 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Trade Allowances Federal Expenditures Fund account to align allocation with available resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,993,260) ($3,993,260) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($3,993,260) ($3,993,260) Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Transfers 11 Hearings Examiner positions, one Public Service Manager I position and one Public Service Manager II position from the Employment Security Services program, Federal Expenditures Fund to the Administration - Labor program, Other Special Revenue Funds. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (13.000) (13.000) Personal Services ($1,591,301) ($1,685,699) All Other ($16,059) ($17,017) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,607,360) ($1,702,716) Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with anticipated revenues in the Special Administrative Account Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $252,500 $252,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $252,500 $252,500 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with anticipated revenues in the Unemployment Program Administrative Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,525,000 $2,525,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,525,000 $2,525,000 Employment Security Services 0245 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Secretary Legal positions to Secretary Associate Legal positions. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,700 $8,553 All Other $77 $85 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,777 $8,638 EMPLOYMENT SECURITY SERVICES 0245 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (13.000) (13.000) Personal Services ($1,591,301) ($1,685,699) All Other ($4,009,319) ($4,010,277) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($5,600,620) ($5,695,976) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $7,700 $8,553 All Other $2,777,577 $2,777,585 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,785,277 $2,786,138 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Employment Services - Jobs and Recovery Support Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one CareerCenter Consultant position from 27 hours to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $58,889 $62,719 All Other $1,883 $2,006 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $60,772 $64,725 Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Reduces allocation in the Direct Delivery Services Other Special Revenue Funds account to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($14,706) ($14,706) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($14,706) ($14,706) Employment Services Activity 0852 Initiative: Establishes baseline allocation in the Targeted Workforce Investment program. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES ACTIVITY 0852 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $58,889 $62,719 All Other $2,383 $2,506 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $61,272 $65,225 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($13,706) ($13,706) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($13,706) ($13,706) Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund Z383 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Office Associate II position from 73 hours to 80 hours biweekly. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND Personal Services $6,944 $6,493 All Other $152 $143 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $7,096 $6,636 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Fund Z383 Initiative: Establishes 3 Labor and Safety Inspector positions effective January 1, 2026 and provides funding for related All Other costs. PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $148,152 $319,119 All Other $29,430 $33,206 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $177,582 $352,325 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE INSURANCE FUND Z383 PROGRAM SUMMARY PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 2025-26 2026-27 INSURANCE FUND POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 3.000 3.000 Personal Services $155,096 $325,612 All Other $29,582 $33,349 __________ __________ PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $184,678 $358,961 INSURANCE FUND TOTAL Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for appeal hearings on wage and hour violation decisions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for information technology support for the Bureau of Labor Standards case management system. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Regulation and Enforcement 0159 Initiative: Provides funding for the collection of labor law fines and penalties. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $50,000 $50,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $50,000 $50,000 REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT 0159 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,000 $150,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,000 $150,000 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Provides funding for increased costs and demand for assistive technology for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $142,479 $142,479 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $142,479 $142,479 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual services to assist individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened in gaining full and equitable access to community services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $107,000 $107,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $107,000 $107,000 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of 3 Rehabilitation Counselor II positions from 67% Federal Expenditures Fund and 33% Other Special Revenue Funds to 100% Federal Expenditures Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,646 $105,640 All Other $993 $1,064 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $99,639 $106,704 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,646) ($105,640) All Other ($993) ($1,064) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($99,639) ($106,704) Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Rehabilitation Services Manager position and one limited-period Rehabilitation Counselor I position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 and provides one-time funding for related All Other costs. These positions end June 19, 2027. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $203,941 $220,153 All Other $1,243,279 $1,243,443 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,447,220 $1,463,596 Rehabilitation Services 0799 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Rehabilitation Assistant positions, previously established by Public Law 2023, chapter 412, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $153,354 $164,060 All Other $1,530 $1,637 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $154,884 $165,697 REHABILITATION SERVICES 0799 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $107,000 $107,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $107,000 $107,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $455,941 $489,853 All Other $1,245,802 $1,246,144 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,701,743 $1,735,997 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,646) ($105,640) All Other $141,486 $141,415 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,840 $35,775 Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Establishes one Workforce Data Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,643 $96,005 All Other $7,550 $7,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $97,193 $103,555 Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Reduces allocation in the Workforce Research Special Projects Other Special Revenue Funds account to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,379) ($49,379) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($49,379) ($49,379) Workforce Research Z164 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Statistical Program Supervisor position to a Principal Economic Research Analyst position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,329 $22,722 All Other $295 $329 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $20,624 $23,051 WORKFORCE RESEARCH Z164 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,643 $96,005 All Other $7,550 $7,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $97,193 $103,555 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,329 $22,722 All Other $295 $329 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $20,624 $23,051 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,379) ($49,379) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($49,379) ($49,379) LABOR, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $554,986 $561,376 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($3,468,231) ($3,497,574) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $4,741,423 $5,110,653 PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE $184,678 $358,961 INSURANCE FUND __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,012,856 $2,533,416 Sec. A-24. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LEGISLATURE Legislature 0081 Initiative: Continues one Executive Assistant, one Legislative Aide, 2 Legislative Policy and one Calendar Clerk Assistant limited-period positions through June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $693,898 $706,691 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $693,898 $706,691 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to fund the Advisory Committee on the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,500 $4,500 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,500 $4,500 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Appropriates funds on an ongoing basis for technology costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $422,126 $432,331 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $422,126 $432,331 Legislature 0081 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to increase the number of weeks of one Executive Secretary position from 42 weeks to 52 weeks and adjusts the position count for the position from 0.808 FTE to one Legislative Count position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.808) (0.808) Personal Services $12,563 $13,203 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $12,563 $13,203 LEGISLATURE 0081 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 POSITIONS - FTE COUNT (0.808) (0.808) Personal Services $706,461 $719,894 All Other $426,626 $436,831 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,133,087 $1,156,725 Study Commissions - Funding 0444 Initiative: Adjusts appropriations to fund the Advisory Committee on the Fund to Address PFAS Contamination. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,500) ($4,500) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,500) ($4,500) STUDY COMMISSIONS - FUNDING 0444 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($4,500) ($4,500) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($4,500) ($4,500) LEGISLATURE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $1,128,587 $1,152,225 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $1,128,587 $1,152,225 Sec. A-25. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. LIBRARY, MAINE STATE Imagination Library of Maine Program Z338 Initiative: Provides funding for the ongoing costs associated with the Imagination Library of Maine Program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 Imagination Library of Maine Program Z338 Initiative: Provides funding for the Imagination Library of Maine Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 IMAGINATION LIBRARY OF MAINE PROGRAM Z338 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $100,000 $100,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $100,000 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for anticipated increases in Federal Expenditures Fund amounts available in the Maine State Library. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $130,797 $130,797 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $130,797 $130,797 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Reduces funding in the Maine State Library's Private Support Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($167,905) ($167,905) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($167,905) ($167,905) Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Reading Round-Up Conference Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,400 $10,400 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $10,400 $10,400 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Talking Books Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Reallocates 10% of one Librarian-Specialized Services position between Federal Expenditures Fund accounts and provides funding for operational needs in the Read World, Real Science project funded by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $11,915 $11,915 All Other $34,465 $34,465 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $46,380 $46,380 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the Maine State Library's Collections Preservation Other Special Revenue Funds account. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Librarian-Specialized Services position established through Public Law 2021, chapter 635 and provides funding for related All Other costs. This position ends on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,851 $137,272 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $133,920 $143,341 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the cost increase of van delivery services in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,000 $75,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $75,000 $75,000 Maine State Library 0217 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Librarian III position to a Librarian Specialized Services position. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $24,058 $7,523 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $24,058 $7,523 MAINE STATE LIBRARY 0217 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $127,851 $137,272 All Other $81,069 $81,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $208,920 $218,341 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $35,973 $19,438 All Other $165,262 $165,262 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $201,235 $184,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($156,505) ($156,505) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($156,505) ($156,505) Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Provides funding for the cloud library cost increase in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Statewide Library Information System 0185 Initiative: Provides funding for the large print program cost increase in the Maine State Library. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,000 $10,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,000 $10,000 STATEWIDE LIBRARY INFORMATION SYSTEM 0185 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,000 $35,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,000 $35,000 LIBRARY, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $343,920 $353,341 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $201,235 $184,700 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($156,005) ($156,005) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $389,150 $382,036 Sec. A-26. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual custodial services at the department's West Boothbay Harbor facility in the Bureau of Marine Science program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $95,000 $95,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,000 $95,000 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding to expand a coastal ecosystem survey. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $31,296 $31,296 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $31,296 $31,296 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides funding to expand the annual scallop survey. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,944 $46,944 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $46,944 $46,944 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II position and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17 and 2 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions, 3 limited- period Office Associate II positions and one limited-period Office Specialist I Supervisor position previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643 through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $905,172 $973,245 All Other $96,835 $99,777 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,002,007 $1,073,022 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003621 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $233,760 $248,279 All Other $14,274 $14,901 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $248,034 $263,180 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003637 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $120,752 $130,369 All Other $11,631 $12,047 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $132,383 $142,416 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues 5 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003639 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $522,167 $562,853 All Other $54,631 $56,389 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $576,798 $619,242 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist IV position, 3 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist III positions, 3 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II positions and one limited-period Office Associate II position, previously continued by Financial Order 003640 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,045,729 $1,122,005 All Other $96,495 $99,791 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,142,224 $1,221,796 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position and one limited-period Marine Resource Specialist position, previously continued by Financial Order 003642 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $198,713 $214,504 All Other $21,414 $22,096 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $220,127 $236,600 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions and 2 limited- period Marine Resource Scientist II positions, previously continued by Financial Order 003643 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $541,719 $583,922 All Other $55,476 $57,300 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $597,195 $641,222 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003644 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $11,018 $11,373 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $117,579 $126,154 Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($43,371) ($43,371) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($43,371) ($43,371) Bureau of Marine Science 0027 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace the galvanized steel shroud on the recovery unit at the West Boothbay Harbor laboratory. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $100,000 $0 BUREAU OF MARINE SCIENCE 0027 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $95,000 $95,000 Capital Expenditures $100,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $195,000 $95,000 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $3,674,573 $3,949,958 All Other $361,774 $373,674 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $4,036,347 $4,323,632 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $34,869 $34,869 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $34,869 $34,869 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to provide administrative support for aquaculture leasing and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($108,631) ($116,504) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($108,631) ($116,504) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position dedicated to discharge leases in the aquaculture division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($127,346) ($136,945) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($127,346) ($136,945) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously continued by Financial Order 003620 F5 to provide pathology services. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $151,001 $162,393 All Other $12,938 $13,431 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $163,939 $175,824 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Public Service Coordinator II position previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2024-25. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $177,971 $185,285 All Other $14,104 $14,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $192,075 $199,705 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provides funding for contractual custodial services at the department's West Boothbay Harbor facility in the Bureau of Marine Science program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($95,000) ($95,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($95,000) ($95,000) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Office Specialist II position previously established by financial order in fiscal year 2024-25 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $89,002 $96,028 All Other $10,259 $10,563 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $99,261 $106,591 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Marine Patrol - Bureau of program, General Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $84,623 $91,310 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $84,623 $91,310 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Management Analyst I position and one limited- period Public Service Coordinator I position, previously continued by Financial Order 003621 F5, through June 19, 2027. This initiative also provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,296 $8,296 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,296 $8,296 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager II position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($214,488) ($226,437) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($214,488) ($226,437) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($147,509) ($159,458) All Other ($71,014) ($70,934) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($218,523) ($230,392) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist II positions and one limited-period Marine Resource Scientist III position previously continued by Financial Order 003622 F5 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. These positions end on June 19, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $384,387 $415,855 All Other ($384,387) ($415,855) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Marine Resource Management Coordinator position previously continued by Financial Order 003623 F5 through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $138,460 $148,854 All Other $12,397 $12,846 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $150,857 $161,700 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provides funding for additional services required from the Department of the Attorney General. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $148,889 $160,156 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $148,889 $160,156 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Marine Resource Specialist positions, previously continued and reorganized by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $284,549 $306,614 All Other ($284,549) ($306,614) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues 2 limited-period Marine Resource Scientist I positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and transfers All Other to Personal Services to fund the positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $223,996 $240,915 All Other ($223,996) ($240,915) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $0 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Continues and makes permanent one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position previously continued by Financial Order CV0719 F5 and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,506 $153,631 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $160,293 $166,683 Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($124,766) ($134,429) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($124,766) ($134,429) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to assist in conducting aquaculture lease hearings and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($127,346) ($136,945) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($127,346) ($136,945) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($34,013) ($34,013) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($34,013) ($34,013) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers 3 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions, one Marine Resource Scientist I position, one Marine Resource Scientist II position, one Marine Resource Scientist III position, one Public Service Coordinator II position and one Senior Aquaculture Inspector position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also transfers related All Other for the aquaculture division from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (8.000) (8.000) Personal Services ($995,735) ($1,068,889) All Other ($17,800) ($17,800) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,013,535) ($1,086,689) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Secretary Specialist position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Public Health program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($102,162) ($106,407) All Other ($4,414) ($4,598) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($106,576) ($111,005) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position in the aquaculture inspection division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($112,709) ($120,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($112,709) ($120,929) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position to conduct aquaculture lease site visits and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($112,709) ($120,929) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($112,709) ($120,929) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Provide funding for the approved reorganization of one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to a Public Service Coordinator II position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $17,470 $18,877 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,470 $18,877 BUREAU OF POLICY AND MANAGEMENT 0258 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (8.000) (8.000) Personal Services ($125,476) ($129,747) All Other ($1,651,776) ($1,766,421) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($1,777,252) ($1,896,168) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,506 $153,631 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $160,293 $166,683 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.000 0.000 Personal Services $306,763 $326,695 All Other ($59,743) ($58,285) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $247,020 $268,410 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Management Analyst II position to provide administrative support for aquaculture leasing and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,483 $110,356 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $108,631 $116,504 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position dedicated to discharge leases in the aquaculture division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $121,198 $130,797 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $127,346 $136,945 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager II position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $147,509 $159,458 All Other $66,979 $66,979 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $214,488 $226,437 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position to assist in conducting aquaculture lease hearings and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $121,198 $130,797 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $127,346 $136,945 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers 3 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions, one Marine Resource Scientist I position, one Marine Resource Scientist II position, one Marine Resource Scientist III position, one Public Service Coordinator II position and one Senior Aquaculture Inspector position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also transfers related All Other for the aquaculture division from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 8.000 8.000 Personal Services $995,735 $1,068,889 All Other $17,800 $17,800 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,013,535 $1,086,689 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Transfers one Secretary Specialist position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program to the Bureau of Public Health program. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,162 $106,407 All Other $4,414 $4,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,576 $111,005 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position in the aquaculture inspection division and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,709 $120,929 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Establishes one Marine Resource Scientist I position to conduct aquaculture lease site visits and provides funding for related All Other costs in the Bureau of Public Health program, General Fund. This initiative also reduces All Other funding in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $106,561 $114,781 All Other $6,148 $6,148 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,709 $120,929 Bureau of Public Health Z154 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of 2 Microbiologist II positions to Marine Resource Scientist II positions. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $14,467 $19,508 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,467 $19,508 BUREAU OF PUBLIC HEALTH Z154 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 14.000 14.000 Personal Services $1,715,712 $1,849,367 All Other $115,519 $115,519 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,831,231 $1,964,886 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $102,162 $106,407 All Other $4,414 $4,598 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $106,576 $111,005 Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 Initiative: Transfers one Office Specialist I position from the Marine Patrol - Bureau of program, General Fund to the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($84,623) ($91,310) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($84,623) ($91,310) Marine Patrol - Bureau of 0029 Initiative: Reduces allocation to align with available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($31,133) ($31,133) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($31,133) ($31,133) MARINE PATROL - BUREAU OF 0029 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($84,623) ($91,310) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($84,623) ($91,310) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($31,133) ($31,133) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($31,133) ($31,133) Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Z295 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, General Fund to the Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat program, General Fund. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $124,766 $134,429 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $124,766 $134,429 SEA RUN FISHERIES AND HABITAT Z295 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $124,766 $134,429 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $124,766 $134,429 MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $289,122 $206,837 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $4,196,640 $4,490,315 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $357,332 $383,151 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $4,843,094 $5,080,303 Sec. A-27. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocations with dedicated revenue as projected by the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee Report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,958 $8,015 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,958 $8,015 Maine Maritime Academy Scholarship Fund - Casino Z167 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($9,267) ($8,299) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($9,267) ($8,299) MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND - CASINO Z167 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,309) ($284) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($5,309) ($284) Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for paid family and medical leave premiums for eligible Maine Maritime Academy employees in compliance with state law. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $260,000 $260,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $260,000 $260,000 Maritime Academy - Operations 0035 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with continuation of current Maine Maritime Academy operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $507,027 $1,034,335 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $507,027 $1,034,335 MARITIME ACADEMY - OPERATIONS 0035 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $767,027 $1,294,335 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $767,027 $1,294,335 MARITIME ACADEMY, MAINE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $767,027 $1,294,335 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($5,309) ($284) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $761,718 $1,294,051 Sec. A-28. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. MUSEUM, MAINE STATE Maine State Museum 0180 Initiative: Establishes one Museum Technician III position and provides funding for related All Other costs to support essential technology operations associated with virtual education programs, in-gallery digital educational interactive displays, school group scheduling, visitor admissions and visitor demographic data collection. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $89,765 $96,132 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,834 $102,201 Maine State Museum 0180 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Museum Technician III position through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs to serve as assistant exhibits preparator. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $89,765 $96,132 All Other $6,069 $6,069 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,834 $102,201 MAINE STATE MUSEUM 0180 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $179,530 $192,264 All Other $12,138 $12,138 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $191,668 $204,402 MUSEUM, MAINE STATE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $191,668 $204,402 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $191,668 $204,402 Sec. A-29. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE Office of Affordable Health Care Z320 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for renovations, furniture and technology costs required to establish a leased space necessary for the continued operations of the Office of Affordable Health Care. This initiative also provides ongoing funding for leased space rent costs and contracted services necessary to monitor compliance with the provider price oversight program envisioned in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 3122. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $47,200 $47,200 Capital Expenditures $55,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,200 $47,200 OFFICE OF AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE Z320 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $47,200 $47,200 Capital Expenditures $55,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $102,200 $47,200 Sec. A-30. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PERMANENT COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations Z319 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Coordinator I position from range 24 to range 28 and one Public Service Coordinator I position from range 26 to range 28. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,090 $21,722 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,090 $21,722 RACIAL, INDIGENOUS AND TRIBAL POPULATIONS Z319 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $20,090 $21,722 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,090 $21,722 Sec. A-31. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,263 $6,154 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $4,263 $6,154 Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $24,202 $10,244 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,202 $10,244 Engineers - State Board of Licensure for Professional 0369 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,175 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,175 $0 ENGINEERS - STATE BOARD OF LICENSURE FOR PROFESSIONAL 0369 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $35,640 $16,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $35,640 $16,398 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Provides funding to establish a career ladder within the Bureau of Financial Institutions Bank Examiner job classification series. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $146,182 $167,700 All Other $1,425 $1,549 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $147,607 $169,249 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Establishes one part-time Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $41,965 $45,819 All Other $280 $306 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $42,245 $46,125 Financial Institutions - Bureau of 0093 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Bank Examiner position from 57 hours to 80 hours biweekly and for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $27,511 $28,635 All Other $184 $191 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $27,695 $28,826 FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS - BUREAU OF 0093 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 0.500 0.500 Personal Services $215,658 $242,154 All Other $1,889 $2,046 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $217,547 $244,200 Insurance - Bureau of 0092 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $48,032 $84,759 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $48,032 $84,759 INSURANCE - BUREAU OF 0092 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $48,032 $84,759 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $48,032 $84,759 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $32,061 $54,661 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $32,061 $54,661 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $75,838 $85,949 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $75,838 $85,949 Licensure in Medicine - Board of 0376 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $20,223 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $20,223 $0 LICENSURE IN MEDICINE - BOARD OF 0376 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $128,122 $140,610 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $128,122 $140,610 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Establishes one Office Specialist I position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,465 $90,097 All Other $7,333 $5,594 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $90,798 $95,691 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,372 $69,250 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $53,372 $69,250 Nursing - Board of 0372 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,848 $22,848 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $22,848 $22,848 NURSING - BOARD OF 0372 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $83,465 $90,097 All Other $83,553 $97,692 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $167,018 $187,789 Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation 0352 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $220,732 $297,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $220,732 $297,398 OFFICE OF PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATION 0352 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $220,732 $297,398 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $220,732 $297,398 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding to increase the hours of one Office Specialist II position from 60 hours to 80 hours biweekly and for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,723 $24,269 All Other $931 $953 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $24,654 $25,222 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $663 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $0 $663 Optometry - Board of 0385 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,170 $6,170 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $6,170 $6,170 OPTOMETRY - BOARD OF 0385 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $23,723 $24,269 All Other $7,101 $7,786 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $30,824 $32,055 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Establishes one Office Specialist II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,844 $94,815 All Other $8,742 $7,071 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $96,586 $101,886 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Provides funding for cost increases for services provided by the Department of the Attorney General and related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,462 $26,185 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $15,462 $26,185 Osteopathic Licensure - Board of 0383 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated expenses. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,863 $3,040 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,863 $3,040 OSTEOPATHIC LICENSURE - BOARD OF 0383 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $87,844 $94,815 All Other $27,067 $36,296 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $114,911 $131,111 PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $962,826 $1,134,320 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $962,826 $1,134,320 Sec. A-32. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PROPERTY TAX REVIEW, STATE BOARD OF Property Tax Review - State Board of 0357 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Public Service Manager II position, previously established by Public Law 2021, chapter 635, through June 18, 2027. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $166,248 $167,999 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $166,248 $167,999 PROPERTY TAX REVIEW - STATE BOARD OF 0357 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $166,248 $167,999 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $166,248 $167,999 Sec. A-33. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Reduces funding to align allocations with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($750,000) ($750,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL Maine Commission on Public Defense Services Z112 Initiative: Provides allocation to align with projected resources. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 MAINE COMMISSION ON PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES Z112 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($750,000) ($750,000) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE 2025-26 2026-27 FISCAL RECOVERY All Other ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP STATE ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) FISCAL RECOVERY TOTAL PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES, MAINE COMMISSION ON DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($750,000) ($750,000) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND - ARP ($1,499,500) ($1,499,500) STATE FISCAL RECOVERY __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,249,000) ($2,249,000) Sec. A-34. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Capitol Police - Bureau of 0101 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $45,000 $45,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,000 $45,000 Capitol Police - Bureau of 0101 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Capitol Police Security Agent position through June 18, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $86,110 $89,792 All Other $19,408 $8,774 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,518 $98,566 CAPITOL POLICE - BUREAU OF 0101 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $86,110 $89,792 All Other $19,408 $8,774 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,518 $98,566 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $45,000 $45,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $45,000 $45,000 Consolidated Emergency Communications Z021 Initiative: Provide funding for an annual subscription for cross-jurisdiction incident collaboration software. CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY 2025-26 2026-27 COMMUNICATIONS FUND All Other $51,978 $51,978 __________ __________ CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS Z021 PROGRAM SUMMARY CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY 2025-26 2026-27 COMMUNICATIONS FUND All Other $51,978 $51,978 __________ __________ CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND TOTAL Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in airport rental costs for the emergency vehicle operations course conducted as part of the basic law enforcement training program. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $6,000 $6,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $6,000 $6,000 Criminal Justice Academy 0290 Initiative: Establishes one Paralegal position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,463 $97,895 All Other $3,550 $3,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $95,013 $101,445 CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY 0290 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $91,463 $97,895 All Other $9,550 $9,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,013 $107,445 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $25,000 $25,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $25,000 $25,000 Drug Enforcement Agency 0388 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY 0388 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $750,000 $750,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $750,000 $750,000 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $422,321 $412,970 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $422,321 $412,970 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Establishes one Comprehensive Health Planner II position to support community paramedicine and critical care programming statewide and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $110,422 $119,306 All Other $4,550 $4,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $114,972 $123,856 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Establishes one Emergency Medical Services Licensing Agent position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $107,791 $116,122 All Other $4,550 $4,550 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $112,341 $120,672 Emergency Medical Services 0485 Initiative: Continues one limited-period Business Systems Administrator position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 412; one limited-period Health Program Manager position and 2 limited-period Comprehensive Health Planner II positions, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 17; and one Public Service Manager II position, previously continued by Public Law 2023, chapter 643, through June 19, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $668,734 $714,844 All Other $32,401 $32,610 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $701,135 $747,454 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 0485 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $218,213 $235,428 All Other $9,100 $9,100 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $227,313 $244,528 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $668,734 $714,844 All Other $454,722 $445,580 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,123,456 $1,160,424 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provide one-time funding for the purchase of a new command vehicle. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $1,200,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,200,000 $0 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the purchase of 2 hybrid vehicles for the Office of the State Fire Marshal in each year of the biennium in accordance with the established vehicle replacement schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $90,000 $90,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $90,000 $90,000 Fire Marshal - Office of 0327 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reclassification of one Office Associate II position to an Office Specialist II position. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,432 $4,013 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $9,432 $4,013 FIRE MARSHAL - OFFICE OF 0327 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $9,432 $4,013 Capital Expenditures $1,290,000 $90,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,299,432 $94,013 Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Establishes one Auditor II position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other $7,156 $7,156 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $107,745 $115,419 Gambling Control Board Z002 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($284,053) ($75,886) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($284,053) ($75,886) GAMBLING CONTROL BOARD Z002 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other ($276,897) ($68,730) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($176,308) $39,533 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $650,000 $650,000 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $650,000 $650,000 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Reallocates the cost of one Contract Grant Manager position and one Director of Bureau of Highway Safety position from 100% Federal Expenditures Fund to 50% Federal Expenditures Fund and 50% Highway Fund. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($158,377) ($166,343) All Other ($1,122) ($1,179) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($159,499) ($167,522) Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Establishes one Highway Safety Coordinator position and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $100,589 $108,263 All Other $4,287 $4,341 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $104,876 $112,604 Highway Safety DPS 0457 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase breath-testing devices to be distributed to various law enforcement agencies around the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $299,985 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $299,985 $0 HIGHWAY SAFETY DPS 0457 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services ($57,788) ($58,080) All Other $653,165 $653,162 Capital Expenditures $299,985 $0 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $895,362 $595,082 Licensing and Enforcement - Public Safety 0712 Initiative: Provides funding for the State Police weapons and professional licensing unit to purchase software. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 LICENSING AND ENFORCEMENT - PUBLIC SAFETY 0712 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,000 $60,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $60,000 $60,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $633,844 $633,844 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $633,844 $633,844 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $345,033 $345,033 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $345,033 $345,033 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 2 bomb suits for the State Police bomb team. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $109,200 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $109,200 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of one forensic laser for latent fingerprints. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $16,250 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $16,250 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a marine sonar device. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $44,070 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $44,070 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a throwable robot for the tactical team. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $13,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $13,000 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 25 handgun lights. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $4,794 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $4,794 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for a higher cost of fuel for State Police vehicles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $455,000 $455,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $455,000 $455,000 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for 4 specialized digital cameras. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $10,400 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $10,400 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 26 rifles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $46,053 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $46,053 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace infrared lasers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 $64,220 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 $64,220 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase 350 plate carriers. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $485,713 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $485,713 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to purchase 350 helmets. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $250,250 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $250,250 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 2 ballistic shields. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $15,600 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $15,600 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 10 sniper rifles. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $35,750 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $35,750 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding to replace 25 ballistic vests. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $30,875 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $30,875 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of an unmanned aerial vehicle that can be linked to existing software. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $17,781 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $17,781 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the purchase of a 3-dimensional scanner upgrade. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $42,226 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $42,226 $0 State Police 0291 Initiative: Provides funding for increased debt service costs associated with the purchase of State Police vehicles on a regular vehicle replacement schedule. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $858,416 $1,127,817 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $858,416 $1,127,817 State Police 0291 Initiative: Establishes one State Police Lieutenant position and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $130,462 $139,834 All Other $11,983 $6,995 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $142,445 $146,829 STATE POLICE 0291 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $130,462 $139,834 All Other $2,153,484 $1,654,032 Capital Expenditures $293,877 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,577,823 $1,793,866 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $633,844 $633,844 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $633,844 $633,844 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $345,033 $345,033 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $345,033 $345,033 Traffic Safety - Commercial Vehicle Enforcement 0715 Initiative: Provides funding to align with anticipated revenues. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,175 $179,175 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $179,175 $179,175 TRAFFIC SAFETY - COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT 0715 PROGRAM SUMMARY FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,175 $179,175 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $179,175 $179,175 Turnpike Enforcement 0547 Initiative: Provides funding for the purchase of hybrid vehicles for the State Police divisions governing: turnpike enforcement, motor vehicle inspection, traffic safety and commercial vehicle enforcement consistent with an established vehicle replacement schedule. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $371,000 $371,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $371,000 $371,000 TURNPIKE ENFORCEMENT 0547 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Capital Expenditures $371,000 $371,000 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $371,000 $371,000 PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $3,071,667 $2,304,405 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $3,651,837 $3,388,525 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $1,839,157 $849,579 CONSOLIDATED EMERGENCY $51,978 $51,978 COMMUNICATIONS FUND __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $8,614,639 $6,594,487 Sec. A-35. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Emergency Services Communication Bureau 0994 Initiative: Provides funding for statewide property leases provided through the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, division of leased space. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $126,276 $134,276 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $126,276 $134,276 Emergency Services Communication Bureau 0994 Initiative: Provides funding for contracted services in the Emergency Services Communication Bureau. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,998,417 $1,998,417 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $1,998,417 $1,998,417 EMERGENCY SERVICES COMMUNICATION BUREAU 0994 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,124,693 $2,132,693 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,124,693 $2,132,693 Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 Initiative: Establishes one Utility Analyst-Safety Programs Inspector position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,672 $133,006 All Other $7,408 $7,459 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $134,080 $140,465 Public Utilities - Administrative Division 0184 Initiative: Establishes one Utility Analyst position and provides funding for related All Other costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $149,069 $161,365 All Other $7,408 $7,459 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $156,477 $168,824 PUBLIC UTILITIES - ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION 0184 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $275,741 $294,371 All Other $14,816 $14,918 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $290,557 $309,289 PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $2,415,250 $2,441,982 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,415,250 $2,441,982 Sec. A-36. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides funding for benefits for retired Governors and surviving spouses under the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 2, section 1-A. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $8,339 $30,643 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $8,339 $30,643 Retirement System - Retirement Allowance Fund 0085 Initiative: Provides one-time funds for the increase in the unfunded actuarial liability as a result of allowing the service retirement benefits for certain employees within the Department of Health and Human Services earned under the regular state employee and teacher plan to be calculated under the 1998 Special Plan effective October 1, 2025. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,855,717 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,855,717 $0 RETIREMENT SYSTEM - RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE FUND 0085 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,864,056 $30,643 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,864,056 $30,643 RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MAINE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $2,864,056 $30,643 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $2,864,056 $30,643 Sec. A-37. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides one-time funding for the refresh of computer equipment. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $92,005 $0 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,005 $0 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $80,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $0 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for the increase in election ballot printing, postage and other election costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500,000 $500,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $500,000 $500,000 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Eliminates one part-time Auditor I position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($72,034) ($78,001) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($72,034) ($78,001) Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for a contract programmer to support existing software applications and future technology modernization. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $212,160 $212,160 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $212,160 $212,160 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Establishes one limited-period Election Security Analyst position through June 30, 2027 and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $128,621 $137,501 All Other $10,058 $2,958 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $138,679 $140,459 Bureau of Corporations, Elections and Commissions 0692 Initiative: Provides funding for meetings, travel and supplies for the post-election audits and training division. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $15,060 $33,300 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $15,060 $33,300 BUREAU OF CORPORATIONS, ELECTIONS AND COMMISSIONS 0692 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services $56,587 $59,500 All Other $829,283 $748,418 Capital Expenditures $9,000 $0 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $894,870 $807,918 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $80,000 $0 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $80,000 $0 SECRETARY OF STATE, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $894,870 $807,918 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $80,000 $0 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $974,870 $807,918 Sec. A-38. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF Administration - Treasury 0022 Initiative: Provides funding to increase levels for the unclaimed property program by 5% each year for the next 3 years, based upon current expenditures. ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND TOTAL $22,421 $45,963 ADMINISTRATION - TREASURY 0022 PROGRAM SUMMARY ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND TOTAL $22,421 $45,963 Debt Service - Treasury 0021 Initiative: Reduces funding one time based on anticipated authorized general obligation bonds. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($15,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($15,000,000) DEBT SERVICE - TREASURY 0021 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $0 ($15,000,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $0 ($15,000,000) Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund 0472 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,364,282 $4,593,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,364,282 $4,593,420 DISPROPORTIONATE TAX BURDEN FUND 0472 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,364,282 $4,593,420 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $3,364,282 $4,593,420 State - Municipal Revenue Sharing 0020 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,704,200 $14,052,406 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,704,200 $14,052,406 STATE - MUNICIPAL REVENUE SHARING 0020 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $7,704,200 $14,052,406 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $7,704,200 $14,052,406 TREASURER OF STATE, OFFICE OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $0 ($15,000,000) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $11,068,482 $18,645,826 ABANDONED PROPERTY FUND $22,421 $45,963 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $11,090,903 $3,691,789 Sec. A-39. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides one-time funding in fiscal year 2025-26 and fiscal year 2026-27 only for paid family and medical leave premiums for eligible University of Maine System employees. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $418,207 $2,509,242 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $418,207 $2,509,242 Educational and General Activities - UMS 0031 Initiative: Provides additional funding for annual inflationary cost increases associated with the continuation of current University of Maine System operations. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,580,849 $19,544,932 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,580,849 $19,544,932 EDUCATIONAL AND GENERAL ACTIVITIES - UMS 0031 PROGRAM SUMMARY GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,999,056 $22,054,174 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,999,056 $22,054,174 University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Provides funding for scholarships due to a projected increase in dedicated revenues from slot machine proceeds from the March 2024 Revenue Forecasting Committee report. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $89,191 $180,607 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $89,191 $180,607 University of Maine Scholarship Fund Z011 Initiative: Adjusts funding to align with revenue projections from the December 1, 2024 revenue forecast. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($208,120) ($185,677) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($208,120) ($185,677) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SCHOLARSHIP FUND Z011 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($118,929) ($5,070) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($118,929) ($5,070) UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM, BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $9,999,056 $22,054,174 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($118,929) ($5,070) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $9,880,127 $22,049,104 Sec. A-40. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD Administration - Workers' Compensation Board 0183 Initiative: Provides funding to align allocation with projected available resources. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $68,131 $77,133 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $68,131 $77,133 ADMINISTRATION - WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD 0183 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $68,131 $77,133 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $68,131 $77,133 Workers' Compensation Board 0751 Initiative: Increases funding for per diem expenses for Workers' Compensation Board members. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,400 $2,400 All Other $16 $16 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,416 $2,416 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD 0751 PROGRAM SUMMARY OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $2,400 $2,400 All Other $16 $16 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $2,416 $2,416 WORKERS' COMPENSATION BOARD DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $70,547 $79,549 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $70,547 $79,549 PART B Sec. B-1. Transfer balances. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of fiscal year 2024-25, the State Controller shall transfer any remaining unencumbered balance in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Aquaculture Research Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Bureau of Public Health program, Aquaculture Research Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Marine Resources. Sec. B-2. Transfer balances. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of fiscal year 2024-25, the State Controller shall transfer any remaining unencumbered balance in the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Aquaculture Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account to the Bureau of Public Health program, Aquaculture Management Fund Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Marine Resources. PART C Sec. C-1. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §1, is further amended to read: B. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves breakfast shall provide a publicly funded student who is eligible for free and reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal School Breakfast Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 220 (2007) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price breakfast for each publicly funded student eligible for a reduced-price breakfast and receiving breakfast if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-2. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §2, is further amended to read: D. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves lunch shall provide a publicly funded student who is eligible for free and reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal National School Lunch Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2019) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price lunch for each publicly funded student eligible for a reduced-price lunch and receiving lunch if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-3. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶H, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §3, is further amended to read: H. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves breakfast shall provide a publicly funded student who is ineligible for free or reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal School Breakfast Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 220 (2007) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the full price of the federal reimbursement for a full-price regular breakfast for each publicly funded student ineligible for a free or reduced-price breakfast and receiving breakfast if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-4. 20-A MRSA §6602, sub-§1, ¶I, as amended by PL 2021, c. 759, Pt. D, §4, is further amended to read: I. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes, as defined in section 1, subsection 23, that enrolls at least 60% publicly funded students as determined by the previous year's October and April average enrollment and participates in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) that serves lunch shall provide a publicly funded student who is ineligible for free or reduced-price meals under paragraph A a meal that meets the requirements of the federal National School Lunch Program set forth in 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2019) at no cost to the publicly funded student. The State shall provide to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the full price of the federal reimbursement for a full-price lunch for each publicly funded student ineligible for a free or reduced-price lunch and receiving lunch if the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes meets the requirements of section 6602-A . Sec. C-5. 20-A MRSA §6602-A is enacted to read: §6602-A. Federal funding for school food service programs 1. Condition of schools receiving state reimbursement for school lunch and school breakfast. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes that receives state funding under section 6602, subsection 1, paragraph B, D, H or I shall maximize the amount of federal reimbursement funds that the school receives in order to receive state funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free regular breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price regular breakfast and equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price lunch, and funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the federal reimbursement for a full-price breakfast or lunch for each publicly funded student receiving breakfast or lunch. The public school or private school approved for tuition purposes, if eligible for any provisional school food service program, including, but not limited to, the community eligibility provision under the federal Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, Public Law 111-296, Section 104(a), shall maximize participation in that provisional school food service program. The department shall determine whether the school is maximizing federal reimbursement funds. 2. Department to communicate options to public schools and private schools to maximize federal funding. The department shall annually communicate school food service program options available to a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes to the school for the school to maximize federal funding in the school food service program. The department may provide technical assistance to a public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes and may contract with a 3rd-party entity. 3. School not eligible for state funding if school does not participate in National School Lunch Program or provisional school food service program if eligible. A public school or a private school approved for tuition purposes that does not participate in the National School Lunch Program in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 210 (2007) and does not participate in any provisional school food service program, if eligible, or that chooses a provisional school food service program option other than a school food service program option communicated to the public school or private school approved for tuition purposes under subsection 2 by the department may not receive state funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast and the federal reimbursement for a reduced-price breakfast and equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free lunch and the federal reimbursement for a reduced- price lunch, and funding equal to the difference between the federal reimbursement for a free breakfast or lunch and the federal reimbursement for a full-price breakfast or lunch for each publicly funded student receiving breakfast or lunch. PART D Sec. D-1. 5 MRSA §1742-D, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 348, §10, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: The Director of the Bureau of General Services may provide a waiver of the standards and criteria established under this section if the director concludes that the unique conditions of location, program or employee function require such a waiver or in order to meet the purpose of Title 30-A, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 2, relating to priority locations for state office buildings, courts and other state civic buildings. Sec. D-2. 5 MRSA §3109, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. OOOO, §1 and amended by PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §1 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-3. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Growth management program. "Growth management program" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 9. Sec. D-4. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-B is enacted to read: 1-B. Growth-related capital investment. "Growth-related capital investment" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 5-B. Sec. D-5. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§1-C is enacted to read: 1-C. Multimunicipal region. "Multimunicipal region" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 11-A. Sec. D-6. 5 MRSA §3201, sub-§3 is enacted to read: 3. Regional council. "Regional council" has the same meaning as in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 14. Sec. D-7. 5 MRSA §3202, first ¶, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended to read: The Maine Office of Community Affairs is established as an agency in the executive branch to foster communications and partnerships across state agencies and between the State and communities in this State. The office shall engage with municipalities, tribal governments and regional councils to provide coordinated and efficient planning, technical assistance and financial support to better plan for challenges, pursue solutions and create stronger, more resilient communities. Sec. D-8. 5 MRSA §3204, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended by enacting at the end a new first blocked paragraph to read: The office may adopt rules as necessary for the proper administration and enforcement of this chapter, pursuant to the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Unless otherwise specified, rules adopted pursuant to this chapter are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. D-9. 5 MRSA §3205, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. DD, §2, is amended to read: §3205. Acceptance and administration of funds The office may accept, administer and expend funds, including but not limited to funds from the Federal Government or from private sources, for purposes consistent with this chapter. The director shall provide a report of the amount of any outside funding received from private sources and its designated purpose to the Governor , the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over housing matters and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over municipal matters on an annual basis. 1. Rules. The office may adopt rules to administer grants and other fund disbursements. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. 2. Exemption. To maximize the availability of technical and financial assistance programs to all communities, including municipalities and tribes, and to multimunicipal regions and service providers, a financial assistance program administered competitively by the office is exempt from rules adopted by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to chapter 155 governing the purchasing of services and the awarding of grants and contracts. 3. Program statement. The office shall publish a program statement describing its grant programs and advertising its availability to eligible applicants. 4. Grant term; recipient duties. A grant awarded from a financial assistance program pursuant to this section may be for a period of up to 2 years. A recipient of a grant fund from a financial assistance program shall cooperate with the office's performance of periodic evaluations. A recipient shall meet the office's reporting requirements. 5. Appeals. The office may adjudicate appeals of its grant disbursement decisions. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, an adjudicatory hearing on an appeal must be held in accordance with the Maine Administrative Procedure Act. Sec. D-10. 5 MRSA §3211, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §3 and affected by §10, is amended to read: 2. Administration of certain programs. The State Resilience Office shall administer the Community Resilience Partnership Program established in section 3109 3221 , the floodplain management program established in Title 12, section 408 section 3223 and the State Floodplain Mapping Fund established in Title 12, section 409 section 3224 . Sec. D-11. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 3 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 3 CLIMATE RESILIENCE §3221. Community Resilience Partnership Program 1. Definition. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "community" means a municipal government, tribal government, plantation, township or unorganized territory. 2. Program established; administration. The Community Resilience Partnership Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the office to provide direction, assistance and grants to communities in the State to help the communities reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to the effects of climate change. The office shall administer the program to provide technical and financial assistance for local and regional planning and implementation projects consistent with the State's emissions reduction targets under Title 38, section 576-A and the state climate action plan under Title 38, section 577. 3. Grants. The office shall make grants from money appropriated to the program by the Legislature and any funds received by the office for the purposes of the program, including federal funding or private funds. A. The program may solicit applications for grants and make grant awards through a competitive process to eligible communities and to service provider organizations as determined by the office. B. The office may establish eligibility requirements and other criteria to consider in awarding grants, as long as the criteria support the goals to help communities reduce carbon emissions, transition to clean energy and become more resilient to the effects of climate change. 4. Other technical assistance. The office may provide other technical assistance and knowledge sharing that may include, but is not limited to, assisting communities with information about available grant opportunities, sharing best practices from jurisdictions inside and outside the State, providing model language for local ordinances and policies and providing information to the general public that may support local and statewide policy changes meant to reduce emissions, encourage the transition to clean energy and increase resiliency to the effects of climate change. §3222. Coastal zone management program 1. Implement and manage coastal zone management program. The office, under direction of the director, shall manage and coordinate implementation and ongoing development and improvement of a state coastal zone management program in accordance with and in furtherance of the requirements of the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 United States Code, Sections 1451 to 1466 (2012) and the State's coastal management policies established in Title 38, section 1801. The office may: A. Implement aspects of the state coastal zone management program and be the lead state agency for purposes of federal consistency review under the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, 16 United States Code, Section 1456 (2012); B. Receive and administer funds from public or private sources for implementation of the state coastal zone management program; and C. Act as the coordinating agency among the several officers, authorities, boards, commissions, departments and political subdivisions of the State on matters relative to management of coastal resources and related human uses in the coastal area. §3223. Floodplain management The floodplain management program is established within the office. The office shall serve as the state coordinating agency for the National Flood Insurance Program pursuant to 44 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 60 and in that capacity shall oversee delivery of technical assistance and resources to municipalities for the purpose of floodplain management activities and shall administer the State Floodplain Mapping Fund under section 3224. §3224. State Floodplain Mapping Fund 1. Fund established. The State Floodplain Mapping Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a dedicated, nonlapsing fund administered by the office for the purpose of providing funds for the mapping of floodplains in the State using light detection and ranging technology. 2. Sources of funding. The fund consists of any money received from the following sources: A. Contributions from private sources; B. Federal funds and awards; C. The proceeds of any bonds issued for the purposes for which the fund is established; and D. Any other funds received in support of the purposes for which the fund is established. 3. Disbursements from the fund. The office shall apply the money in the fund toward the support of floodplain mapping in the State, including, but not limited to, the acquisition of light detection and ranging elevation data and the processing and production of floodplain maps. Sec. D-12. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 4 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL PLANNING ASSISTANCE §3231. Technical and financial assistance program established; purpose, administration The technical and financial assistance program for municipalities, regional councils and multimunicipal regions, referred to in this subchapter as "the program," is established to encourage and facilitate the adoption and implementation of local, regional and statewide growth management programs. Under the provisions of the program, a municipality or multimunicipal region may request financial or technical assistance from the office for the purpose of planning and implementing a growth management program. A municipality or multimunicipal region that requests and receives a financial assistance grant shall develop and implement its growth management program in cooperation with the office and in a manner consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter and in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. To accomplish the purposes of this subchapter, the office shall develop and administer the program. The program must include direct financial assistance for planning and implementation of growth management programs, standards governing the review of growth management programs by the office, technical assistance to municipalities or multimunicipal regions and a voluntary certification program for growth management programs. §3232. Technical and financial assistance The office may enter into financial assistance grants under the program only to the extent that funds are available. In making grants, the office shall consider the need for planning in a municipality or multimunicipal region, the proximity of the municipality or multimunicipal region to other areas that are conducting or have completed the planning process and the economic and geographic role of the municipality or multimunicipal region within a regional context. The office shall give priority in making grants to any municipality or multimunicipal region that has adopted a local climate action plan and, if the municipality or multimunicipal region has adopted a comprehensive plan or growth management program, prepared a climate vulnerability assessment pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4326, subsection 1, paragraph L. The office may consider other criteria in making grants, as long as the criteria support the goal of encouraging and facilitating the adoption and implementation of local and multimunicipal growth management programs consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. 1. Financial assistance grants. A contract for a financial assistance grant must: A. Provide for the payment of a specific amount for the purposes of planning and preparing a comprehensive plan; B. Provide for the payment of a specific amount for the purposes of implementing a comprehensive plan; and C. Include specific timetables governing the preparation and submission of products by the municipality or multimunicipal region. The office may not require a municipality or multimunicipal region to provide matching funds in excess of 25% of the value of that municipality's or multimunicipal region's financial assistance contract for its first planning assistance grant and implementation assistance grant. The office may require a higher match for other grants, including, but not limited to, grants for the purpose of updating comprehensive plans. This match limitation does not apply to distribution of federal funds that the office may administer. 2. Use of funds. A municipality or multimunicipal region may expend financial assistance grants for: A. The conduct of surveys, inventories and other data-gathering activities; B. The hiring of planning and other technical staff; C. The retention of planning consultants; D. Contracts with regional councils for planning and related services; E. Assistance in the development of ordinances; F. Retention of technical and legal expertise; G. The updating of growth management programs or components of a program; H. Evaluation of growth management programs; and I. Any other purpose agreed to by the office and the municipality or multimunicipal region that is directly related to the preparation of a comprehensive plan or the implementation of a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. 3. Program evaluation. Any recipient of a financial assistance grant shall cooperate with the office in performing program evaluations required under Title 30-A, section 4331. 4. Encumbered balances at year-end. Notwithstanding Title 5, section 1589, at the end of each fiscal year, all encumbered balances accounts for financial assistance and regional planning grants may be carried forward for 2 years beyond the year in which those balances are encumbered. 5. Technical assistance. Using its own staff, the staff of other state agencies, contractors and the resources of the regional councils, the office shall provide technical assistance to municipalities or multimunicipal regions in the development, administration and enforcement of growth management programs. The technical assistance component of the program must include a set of model land use ordinances or other implementation strategies developed by the office that are consistent with this subchapter. 6. Regional council assistance. As part of the program, the office may develop and administer an initiative to develop regional education and training programs, regional policies to address state goals and regional assessments. Regional assessments may include, but are not limited to, public infrastructure, inventories of agricultural and commercial forest lands, housing needs, recreation and open space needs and projections of regional growth and economic development. The initiative may include guidelines to ensure methodological consistency among the State's regional councils. To implement this initiative, the office may contract with regional councils to assist the office in reviewing growth management programs, to develop necessary planning information at a regional level or to provide support for local planning efforts. 7. Coordination. State agencies with regulatory or other authority affecting the goals established in this subchapter shall conduct their respective activities in a manner consistent with the goals established under this subchapter, including, but not limited to, coordinating with municipalities, regional councils and other state agencies in meeting the state goals; providing available information to regions and municipalities as described in Title 30-A, section 4326, subsection 1; cooperating with efforts to integrate and provide access to geographic information system data; making state investments and awarding grant money as described in section 3234; and conducting reviews of growth management programs as provided in section 3233, subsection 3, paragraph A. Without limiting the application of this section to other state agencies, the following agencies shall comply with this subchapter: A. Department of Economic and Community Development; B. Department of Environmental Protection; C. Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; D. Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife; E. Department of Marine Resources; F. Department of Transportation; G. Department of Health and Human Services; H. Finance Authority of Maine; and I. Maine State Housing Authority. §3233. Municipal planning assistance program; review of programs 1. Comprehensive plans. A municipality or multimunicipal region that chooses to prepare a growth management program and receives a planning grant under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 shall submit its comprehensive plan to the office for review. A municipality or multimunicipal region that chooses to prepare a growth management program without receiving a planning grant under this subchapter may submit its comprehensive plan to the office for review. The office shall review plans for consistency with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. A contract for a planning assistance grant must include specific timetables governing the review of the comprehensive plan by the office. A comprehensive plan submitted for review more than 12 months following a contract end date may be required to contain data, projections and other time-sensitive portions of the plan or program that are in compliance with the office's most current review standards. 2. Growth management programs. A municipality or multimunicipal region may at any time request a certificate of consistency for its growth management program. A. Upon a request for review under this section, the office shall review the program and determine whether the program is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. B. Certification by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office of a municipality's or multimunicipal region's growth management program under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 is valid for 10 years. To maintain certification, a municipality or multimunicipal region shall periodically review its growth management program and submit to the office in a timely manner any revisions necessary to account for changes, including changes caused by growth and development. Certification does not lapse in any year in which the Legislature does not appropriate funds to the office for the purposes of reviewing programs for recertification. C. Upon a request for review under this section, the office may review rate of growth, impact fee and zoning ordinances to determine whether the ordinances are consistent with a comprehensive plan that has been found consistent under this section without requiring submission of all elements of a growth management program. An affirmative finding of consistency by the office is required for a municipality or multimunicipal region to assert jurisdiction as provided in section 3234. 3. Review of growth management program. In reviewing a growth management program, the office shall: A. Solicit written comments on any proposed growth management program from regional councils, state agencies, all municipalities contiguous to the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a growth management program and any interested residents of the municipality or multimunicipal region or of contiguous municipalities. The comment period extends for 45 days after the office receives the growth management program. (1) Each state agency reviewing the proposal shall designate a person or persons responsible for coordinating the agency's review of the growth management program. (2) Any regional council commenting on a growth management program shall determine whether the program is compatible with the programs of other municipalities that may be affected by the program and with regional policies or needs identified by the regional council; B. Prepare all written comments from all sources in a form to be forwarded to the municipality or multimunicipal region; C. Within 90 days after receiving the growth management program, send all written comments on the growth management program to the municipality or multimunicipal region and any applicable regional council. If warranted, the office shall issue findings specifically describing how the submitted growth management program is not consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and the recommended measures for remedying the deficiencies. (1) In its findings, the office shall clearly indicate its position on any point on which there are significant conflicts among the written comments submitted to the office. (2) If the office finds that the growth management program was adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the office shall issue a certificate of consistency for the growth management program. (3) Notwithstanding paragraph D, if a municipality or multimunicipal region requests a certificate of consistency for its growth management program, any unmodified component of that program that has previously been reviewed by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry and has received a finding of consistency must retain that finding during program certification review by the office as long as the finding of consistency is current as defined in rules adopted by the office; D. Provide ample opportunity for the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a growth management program to respond to and correct any identified deficiencies in the program. A finding of inconsistency for a growth management program may be addressed within 24 months of the date of the finding without addressing any new review standards that are created during that time interval. After 24 months, the program must be resubmitted in its entirety for state review under the office's most current review standards; and E. Provide an expedited review and certification procedure for those submissions that represent minor amendments to certified growth management programs. The office's decision on consistency of a growth management program constitutes final agency action. 4. Review of comprehensive plan. In reviewing a comprehensive plan, the office shall: A. Solicit written comments on any proposed comprehensive plan from regional councils, state agencies, all municipalities contiguous to the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a comprehensive plan and any interested residents of the municipality or multimunicipal region or of contiguous municipalities. The comment period extends for 25 business days after the office receives the comprehensive plan. Each state agency reviewing the proposal shall designate a person or persons responsible for coordinating the agency's review of the comprehensive plan; B. Prepare all written comments from all sources in a form to be forwarded to the municipality or multimunicipal region; C. Within 35 business days after receiving the comprehensive plan, notify the municipality or multimunicipal region if the plan is complete for purposes of review. If the office notifies the municipality or multimunicipal region that the plan is not complete for purposes of review, the office shall indicate in its notice necessary additional data or information; D. Within 10 business days of issuing notification that a comprehensive plan is complete for purposes of review, issue findings specifically describing whether the submitted plan is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and identify which inconsistencies in the plan, if any, may directly affect rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinances. (1) In its findings, the office shall clearly indicate its position on any point on which there are significant conflicts among the written comments submitted to the office. (2) If the office finds that the comprehensive plan was developed in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the office shall issue a finding of consistency for the comprehensive plan. (3) A finding of inconsistency must identify the goals under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 not adequately addressed, specific sections of the rules relating to comprehensive plan review adopted by the office not adequately addressed and recommendations for resolving the inconsistency; E. Send all written findings and comments on the comprehensive plan to the municipality or multimunicipal region and any applicable regional council; and F. Provide ample opportunity for the municipality or multimunicipal region submitting a comprehensive plan to respond to and correct any identified deficiencies in the plan. A finding of inconsistency for a comprehensive plan may be addressed within 24 months of the date of the finding without addressing any new review standards that are created during that time interval. After 24 months, the plan must be resubmitted in its entirety for state review under the office's most current review standards. If the office finds that a plan is not consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the municipality or multimunicipal region that submitted the plan may appeal that finding to the office within 20 business days of receipt of the finding in accordance with rules adopted by the office, which are routine technical rules pursuant to chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. The office's decision on consistency of a comprehensive plan constitutes final agency action. A finding by the office pursuant to paragraph D that a comprehensive plan is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 is valid for 12 years from the date of its issuance. For purposes of Title 30-A, section 4314, subsection 3 and Title 30-A, section 4352, subsection 2, expiration of a finding of consistency pursuant to this subsection does not itself make a comprehensive plan inconsistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. 5. Updates and amendments. A municipality or multimunicipal region may submit proposed amendments to a comprehensive plan or growth management program to the office for review in the same manner as provided for the review of new plans and programs. Subsequent to voluntary certification under Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2, the municipality or multimunicipal region shall file a copy of an amendment to a growth management program with the office within 30 days after adopting the amendment and at least 60 days prior to applying for any state grant program that offers a preference for consistency or certification. 6. Regional councils. Subject to the availability of funding and pursuant to the conditions of a contract, each regional council shall review and submit written comments on the comprehensive plan or growth management program of any municipality or multimunicipal region within its planning region. The comments must be submitted to the office and contain an analysis of: A. Whether the comprehensive plan or growth management program is compatible with identified regional policies and needs; and B. Whether the comprehensive plan or growth management program is compatible with plans or programs of municipalities or multimunicipal regions that may be affected by the proposal. §3234. Municipal planning assistance program; state capital investments 1. Growth-related capital investments. The State may make growth-related capital investments only in: A. A locally designated growth area, as identified in a comprehensive plan adopted pursuant to and consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines of Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 or as identified in a growth management program certified under section 3233. B. In the absence of a consistent comprehensive plan, an area served by a public sewer system that has the capacity for the growth-related project, an area identified in the latest Federal Decennial Census as a census-designated place or a compact area of an urban compact municipality as defined by Title 23, section 754; or C. Areas other than those described in paragraph A or B for the following projects: (1) A project related to a commercial or industrial activity that, due to its operational or physical characteristics, typically is located away from other development, such as an activity that relies on a particular natural resource for its operation; (2) An airport, port or railroad or industry that must be proximate to an airport, a port or a railroad line or terminal; (3) A pollution control facility; (4) A project that maintains, expands or promotes a tourist or cultural facility that is required to be proximate to a specific historic, natural or cultural resource or a building or improvement that is related to and required to be proximate to land acquired for a park, conservation, open space or public access or to an agricultural, conservation or historic easement; (5) A project located in a municipality that has none of the geographic areas described in paragraph A or B and that prior to January 1, 2000 formally requested but had not received from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry funds to assist with the preparation of a comprehensive plan or that received funds from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to assist with the preparation of a comprehensive plan within the previous 2 years. This exception expires for a municipality 2 years after such funds are received; or (6) A housing project serving the following: individuals with mental illness, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, brain injuries, substance use disorder or a human immunodeficiency virus; homeless individuals; victims of domestic violence; foster children; children or adults in the custody of the State; or individuals with a household income of no more than 80% of the area median income if the project has 18 or fewer units and receives funding through a program administered by the Maine State Housing Authority. A nursing home is not considered a housing project under this paragraph. 2. State facilities. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services shall develop site selection criteria for state office buildings, state courts, hospitals and other quasi-public facilities and other civic buildings that serve public clients and customers, whether owned or leased by the State, that give preference to the priority locations identified in this subsection while ensuring safe, healthy, appropriate work space for employees and clients and accounting for agency requirements. On-site parking may only be required if it is necessary to meet critical program needs and to ensure reasonable access for agency clients and persons with disabilities. Employee parking that is within reasonable walking distance may be located off site. If there is a change in employee parking from on-site parking to off-site parking, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services must consult with the duly authorized bargaining agent or agents of the employees. Preference must be given to priority locations in the following order: service center downtowns, service center growth areas and downtowns and growth areas in other than service center communities. If no suitable priority location exists or if the priority location would impose an undue financial hardship on the occupant or is not within a reasonable distance of the clients and customers served, the facility must be located in accordance with subsection 1. The following state facilities are exempt from this subsection: a lease of less than 500 square feet; and a lease with a tenure of less than one year, including renewals. 3. State's role in implementation of growth management programs. All state agencies, as partners in local and regional growth management efforts, shall contribute to the successful implementation of comprehensive plans and growth management programs adopted under this subchapter by making investments, delivering programs and awarding grants in a manner that reinforces the policies and strategies within the plans or programs. Assistance must be provided within the confines of agency policies, available resources and considerations related to overriding state interest. 4. Preference for other state grants and investments. Preference for other state grants and investments is governed by this subsection. A. When awarding a grant or making a discretionary investment under any of the programs under paragraph B, subparagraphs (1) and (2) or when undertaking its own capital investment programs other than for projects identified in Title 30-A, section 4301, subsection 5-B, a state agency shall respect the primary purpose of its grant or investment program and, to the extent feasible, give preference: (1) First, to a municipality that has received a certificate of consistency for its growth management program under section 3233; (2) Second, to a municipality that has adopted a comprehensive plan that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines of Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2 and has adopted zoning ordinances that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined are consistent with the comprehensive plan; and (3) Third, to a municipality that has adopted a comprehensive plan that the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office has determined is consistent with the procedures, goals and guidelines in Title 30-A, chapter 187, subchapter 2. If a municipality has submitted a comprehensive plan, zoning ordinance or growth management program to the former State Planning Office, the municipal planning assistance unit within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry or the office for review, the time for response as established in section 3233 has expired and comments or findings have not been provided to the municipality, a state agency when awarding a grant or making a discretionary investment under this subsection may not give preference over the municipality to another municipality. B. This subsection applies to: (1) Programs that assist in the acquisition of land for conservation, natural resource protection, open space or recreational facilities under chapter 353; and (2) Programs intended to: (a) Accommodate or encourage additional growth and development; (b) Improve, expand or construct public facilities; or (c) Acquire land for conservation or management of specific economic and natural resource concerns. C. This subsection does not apply to state grants or other assistance for sewage treatment facilities, public health programs or education. D. The office shall work with state agencies to prepare mechanisms for establishing preferences in specific investment and grant programs as described in paragraph B. 5. Application. Subsections 1 and 2 apply to a state capital investment for which an application is accepted as complete by the state agency funding the project after January 1, 2001 or which is initiated with the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services by a state agency after January 1, 2001. §3235. Development Ready Advisory Committee The Development Ready Advisory Committee, referred to in this section as "the committee," is established pursuant to section 12004-I, subsection 6-J to develop and maintain best practices for municipalities in infrastructure, land use, housing, economic development, conservation and historic preservation policy. The committee shall provide coordination and subject matter expertise to municipalities to advance the likelihood of success across the community development life cycle. 1. Membership. The members of the committee are as follows: A. The director; B. The executive director of the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority under Title 30-A, chapter 204, or the executive director's designee; C. The Commissioner of Economic and Community Development, or the commissioner's designee; D. The Commissioner of Transportation, or the commissioner's designee; E. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection, or the commissioner's designee; F. The Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, or the commissioner's designee; G. The Director of the Maine Historic Preservation Commission, or the director's designee; H. The Director of the Maine State Housing Authority, or the director's designee; I. The Commissioner of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, or the commissioner's designee; and J. The following members, selected by and serving at the pleasure of the director: (1) Three representatives of municipalities in this State; (2) Five representatives from the regional councils selected for geographic diversity and subject matter expertise; (3) A representative of an organization that develops or funds affordable housing projects; (4) A representative of a local or statewide organization promoting civil rights that has racial justice or racial equity as its primary mission; (5) A representative of an organization that advocates for conservation of the natural resources of this State; and (6) A representative of a regional or statewide economic development organization. 2. Duties. The committee shall develop best practices for community development intended to support the following goals: A. Assisting communities in preparing for sustainable growth and in a way that maximizes financial return for state and local economies, improving quality of life for local residents, addressing housing needs for households of all income levels and advancing environmental protection and transportation goals and specific locally identified priority needs; B. Providing technical assistance and coordination to communities to facilitate the adoption of best practices for growth across the following sectors: (1) Transportation and infrastructure; (2) Housing creation and preservation; (3) Economic development; (4) Conservation; and (5) Historic preservation. C. Assisting communities in designating priority investment areas in consultation with regional planning organizations, including but not limited to village centers, downtowns and adjacent neighborhoods, rural crossroads, high-impact corridors, working waterfronts and rural farmsteads; D. Ensuring that development efforts are achievable by communities and based on the appropriateness of the location for development and the overall merit of the development project and the community's commitment to the development project based on the community's stated goals; and E. Providing resources and education for municipalities to improve capacity to access funding sources for community development project implementation. 3. Chair and officers. The director shall serve as chair of the committee. The members of the committee shall annually elect one of its members as vice-chair and one of its members as secretary to set the agenda and schedule meetings. The committee may elect other officers, create subcommittees and designate their duties. 4. Voting rights. Each member of the committee has a vote. 5. Meetings. The committee shall meet at least twice a year. 6. Quorum. A majority of the members of the committee constitutes a quorum. 7. Staff support. The office shall provide staff support to the committee to carry out the purposes of this section. Sec. D-13. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 5 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 5 HOUSING PLANNING §3241. Housing Opportunity Program 1. Program established; administration. The Housing Opportunity Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, established in section 3202 and referred to in this section as "the office." The program must encourage and support the development of additional housing units in the State, including housing units that are affordable for low-income and moderate- income individuals and housing units targeted to community workforce housing needs. The office shall administer the program and provide technical and financial assistance to support communities implementing zoning and land use-related policies necessary to support increased housing development. The program must support regional approaches and municipal model ordinance development and encourage policies that support increased housing density, where feasible, to protect working lands and natural lands. 2. Housing Opportunity Fund. The Housing Opportunity Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a fund within the office for the purpose of providing funds for the program. The fund consists of money appropriated to the fund by the Legislature and any funds received by the office for the purposes of the program. A. The office shall solicit applications for grants from the fund through a competitive application process. Grants may be awarded to experienced service providers and municipalities to: (1) Support municipal ordinance development, provide technical assistance and encourage public participation and community engagement in the process of increasing housing opportunities; (2) Provide community housing planning services to municipalities to support the creation of housing development plans, including municipal ordinances, and policy amendments to support those plans; and (3) Provide community housing implementation services. Programs receiving grants under subparagraph (1) may encourage regional coordination between municipalities. Grants awarded must be for a period of up to 3 years, with required progress reports each year. B. The office shall provide technical assistance, housing policy development and guidance directly to regional groups, municipalities and other housing stakeholders, to the extent feasible with available resources. This may include, but is not limited to, assisting municipalities with information about available grant opportunities, sharing best practices from jurisdictions inside and outside of the State, providing model language for municipal ordinances and policies and providing information to the general public, which may support local and statewide policy changes meant to increase the supply of housing. 3. Program evaluation. A recipient of grant funds through the program shall cooperate with the office in performing evaluations and specific reporting requirements. 4. Rulemaking. The office may establish by rule the criteria for eligibility for grants from the program and the process for applying to the program. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. Sec. D-14. 5 MRSA c. 310-B, sub-c. 6 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 6 MAINE COMMISSION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE §3251. Commission established There is established the Maine Commission for Community Service, referred to in this subchapter as "the commission," to foster the State's ethic of community service; encourage community service and volunteerism as a means of meeting critical human, environmental, educational and public safety needs throughout the State; address climate challenges through community service and volunteerism; serve as the State's liaison regarding national and community service and volunteer activities; foster collaboration among service agencies; and receive gifts and grants, implement statewide service programs and make subgrants to state and local entities in accordance with the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 United States Code, Sections 12501 to 12682 (1994). §3252. Membership; terms 1. Membership; qualifications. The commission consists of no fewer than 15 and no more than 25 voting members appointed by the Governor and subject to review by the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters. The commission must include the following: A. A representative of a community-based agency or organization; B. The Commissioner of Education or the commissioner's designee; C. A representative of local government; D. A representative of a local labor organization; E. A representative of business; F. An individual who is at least 16 years of age but no more than 25 years of age and who is a participant in or supervisor of a service program for youth or a campus-based or national service program; G. A representative of a national service program; H. An individual with expertise in the education, training and development needs of youth, particularly disadvantaged youth; I. An individual with experience in promoting the involvement of adults 55 years of age or older in national service and volunteerism; and J. A representative of the State's volunteer community. A member may fulfill the representation requirement for more than one category in this subsection. The appointments may also include educators, including representatives from institutions of higher education and local education agencies; experts in the delivery of human, educational, environmental or public safety services to communities and persons; representatives of Native American tribes and nations; out-of-school or at-risk youth; and representatives of programs that are administered or receive assistance under the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 United States Code, Section 4951, et seq. (1973). The commission also must include a nonvoting liaison designated by the federal Corporation for National and Community Service. The appointments must reflect diversity with respect to geography, race, ethnicity, age, gender, disability characteristics and political affiliation. Not more than 50% plus one member may be from the same political party. The number of voting members who are officers or employees of the State may not exceed 25% of the total membership. The chair must be an appointed voting member of the commission, selected by the voting members. Members may not vote on issues affecting organizations they have served in a staff or volunteer capacity at any time during the preceding 12 months. 2. Terms of office. The appointed members serve 3-year staggered terms. Terms expire on September 1st. The Governor shall appoint members to vacancies on the commission as they occur or upon expiration of terms. Any vacancy must be filled for the unexpired portion of the term in which the vacancy occurs. 3. Reimbursement. Members are entitled to compensation for expenses incurred in the performance of their duties on the commission in the same manner as state employees. §3253. Duties The commission shall: 1. Vision. Develop a state vision statement for national, state and community service; 2. Ethic of service. Demonstrate an ethic of service through its activities, policies and procedures and annually evaluate how effectively these are fostering the state vision and service ethic; 3. National and community service plan. Develop a 3-year comprehensive national and community service plan and update the plan annually. The commission shall ensure an open and inclusive process for maximum participation in development of the plan and determination of state priorities; 4. Preselect programs and prepare applications. Preselect national service programs as defined in the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993, 42 United States Code, Section 12501, et seq. and prepare a grant application to the Corporation for National and Community Service; 5. Assist state education agencies. Assist the Department of Education and institutions of higher education in the preparation of applications for national and community service grants; 6. Administer grant programs. Evaluate, monitor and administer grant programs; 7. Provide technical assistance. Serve as a clearinghouse for information on national and community service and provide technical assistance to local nonprofit organizations and other entities in planning, applying for funds and implementing national service programs; 8. Provide program development assistance and training. Provide program development assistance and training to national service programs in the State; 9. Recruitment and placement. Serve as a clearinghouse for people interested in national and community service placements and agencies recruiting volunteers; 10. State priorities. Make recommendations to the Corporation for National and Community Service with respect to priorities within the State for programs receiving assistance under the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act of 1973, 42 United States Code, Section 4951, et seq. (1973); 11. Coordination. Coordinate and foster collaboration among state agencies, colleges, universities, municipalities, federal agencies and volunteer service programs, including, but not limited to, coordination of and collaboration regarding the activities of the Maine Climate Corps Program established pursuant to section 3257 and related national and other climate-related service programs; 12. Advisory committees. Establish advisory committees as needed, with membership not limited to commission members; 13. Fundraising. Carry out fundraising efforts to supplement federal funding and to meet all federal matching requirements; 14. Maine Service Fellows Program. Develop and administer the Maine Service Fellows Program under section 3256; and 15. Annual report. Submit an annual report to the Governor, the Legislature and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters by January 31st of each year. §3254. Staff and administrative services The office shall provide staff and administrative services as follows. 1. Executive director. The director, in consultation with the commission, shall hire an executive director as a member of the office staff. The executive director oversees day- to-day operations of the commission, hires staff members with the approval of the commission and the director and carries out other responsibilities as directed by the commission. 2. Administrative services. The director shall provide the executive director and the commission with continuing administrative support as appropriate. The office may establish a dedicated account on behalf of the commission to receive funds contributed by private and public agencies for use solely for commission purposes. §3255. Private support organization 1. Designation of private support organization. The executive director of the commission, with the consent of the voting members of the commission, shall designate a nonprofit corporation as the private support organization for the commission. The nonprofit corporation must be incorporated under the laws of this State and for purposes that are consistent with the goals, objectives, programs, responsibilities and functions of the commission. The commission's private support organization must be organized and operated exclusively to receive, hold, invest and administer property and funds and to make expenditures to and for the benefit of the commission. 2. Board of directors. A member of the private support organization's board of directors may not also be a member of the commission. The executive director of the commission, or the executive director's designee, shall serve as a nonvoting ex officio member of the private support organization's board of directors. 3. Scope of work. The private support organization shall operate under a memorandum of understanding negotiated annually by the commission that outlines a plan of work consistent with the purposes and goals of the commission and shall submit an annual budget for review and approval by the commission by June 1st. The memorandum of understanding must further stipulate the reversion to the commission, or to the State if the commission ceases to exist, of money and property held in trust by the private support organization if the private support organization is no longer designated by the commission pursuant to subsection 1. 4. Use of property. The commission may authorize the private support organization to use the commission's facilities, equipment and other property, except money, in keeping with the purposes of the private support organization. §3256. Maine Service Fellows Program The Maine Service Fellows Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the commission. Individuals who participate in the program are referred to in this section as "program fellows." The commission shall administer the program in accordance with this section. 1. Program purposes. The commission shall establish the program to: A. Increase the opportunities for individuals to devote a year of service to communities in the State; B. Attract to and retain in the State motivated adults who have completed a college degree within the prior 5 years to serve in positions where they can apply skills and abilities to projects for the benefit of citizens of the State; C. Provide rural and underserved communities in the State a resource to address critical health and human, public safety, education and environmental needs; and D. Strengthen civic engagement of both the program fellows and community residents through solutions based in whole or in part in volunteer service. 2. Program design. The program must be designed to coordinate with appropriate organizations in the served communities. Program fellows must be required to commit up to 20% of their time in the program to developing regional networks of volunteer programs whose common goals can result in mutual benefits. An entity may submit a proposal to sponsor a program fellow based on guidelines established under this subsection. Services provided by a program fellow may include but are not limited to services to address home evictions, to support workforce development, to mitigate and prevent substance use disorder and to promote mental health. The commission may identify other priority needs of communities to be addressed by the program and may make those services available to eligible communities. The commission shall establish guidelines for the program that include but are not limited to: A. Limiting the eligibility of entities that may sponsor program fellows to local or county government, school districts, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations and similar entities; B. Establishing standards for local sponsors regarding supervision and support of program fellows during their service; C. Ensuring that projects and project proposals are well-designed and measure their impact and do not include partisan or political activity; D. Ensuring that program fellows are not used to replace positions eliminated or position hours reduced as a result of budget cuts by the sponsor; E. Requiring criminal background checks or other safeguards if projects involve working with vulnerable populations such as schoolchildren or if otherwise required to receive federal funds; F. Focusing the program on rural communities as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service's rural-urban continuum codes, except that the commission shall use criteria other than the codes for defining rural communities in Penobscot County; G. Authorizing private sector and local partner contributions to program operations for travel reimbursements or training costs; and H. Any other guideline that the commission believes will benefit the program. 3. Compensation. To the extent funds are available, the commission shall ensure that program fellows receive the following compensation for service: A. A stipend set by the commission to achieve an annual income of up to 212% of the nonfarm income official federal poverty level. To the extent the stipend is paid from the General Fund or any other account of the commission, personal liability insurance and workers' compensation insurance, paid for from the same source of funds, must also be provided. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, program fellows are not employees of the State for the purposes of Title 5, Part 20; B. A program completion bonus that includes, to the extent established by the commission by rule, an educational loan payment in an amount up to 20% of the stipend value paid on behalf of the program fellow to the holder of the loan; and C. An allowance to pay for individual health insurance not to exceed 2% of the stipend amount. 4. Funding. The commission may seek and receive both private and federal funds, grants and gifts in support of the program. The commission may accept funding from other state agencies to support program fellows whose work will support and promote goals of programs administered by those agencies. 5. Rules. The commission may adopt rules necessary to carry out the purposes of this section. Rules adopted under this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. §3257. Maine Climate Corps Program The Maine Climate Corps Program, referred to in this section as “the program,” is established within the commission to provide grants, technical assistance and training to community service corps programs with the mission of responding to the impacts of climate change. Eligible community service corps programs under the program must be designed to: 1. Direct service projects. Conduct evidence-based direct service projects developed through community collaboration, including collaboration with indigenous communities, that address principles of equity, justice and accessibility; 2. Climate impacts. Address through measurable performance one or more of the following areas: transportation, energy, housing, the State’s coastal zone as defined under the United States Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s coastal zone management program, public health, land and fresh water preservation, community resilience and climate-related education; 3. Disproportionately affected communities; representation. Prioritize assistance to disproportionately affected communities and ensure that individuals in service positions represent the economic and demographic diversity of communities, including persons who are historically marginalized; and 4. Additional standards. Meet additional program standards, including, but not limited to, requirements to: A. Enroll individuals for set terms in service positions; B. Provide individuals in full-time service positions with stipends, health insurance, liability insurance and accidental death or dismemberment insurance; C. Provide individuals in service positions with training, education and service experiences that further employability or career preparation; and D. Meet any other standards set by the commission or nationally for similar programs. Sec. D-15. 5 MRSA Pt. 17-B, as amended, is repealed. Sec. D-16. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§6-J, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 664, §2, is amended to read: 6-J. Economic Development Ready Advisory Expenses Only 30-A 5 Development Committee MRSA § 5161 3235 Sec. D-17. 5 MRSA §13056-E, sub-§2, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2009, c. 414, Pt. G, §2 and affected by §5, is amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant if that municipality has adopted a growth management program certified under Title 30-A, section 4347-A 3233 that includes a capital improvement program composed of: (a) An assessment of all public facilities and services, including, but not limited to, roads and other transportation facilities, sewers, schools, parks and open space, fire departments and police departments; (b) An annually reviewed 5-year plan for the replacement and expansion of existing public facilities or the construction of such new facilities as are required to meet expected growth and economic development. The plan must include projections of when and where those facilities will be required; and (c) An assessment of the anticipated costs for replacement, expansion or construction of public facilities, an identification of revenue sources available to meet these costs and recommendations for meeting costs required to implement the plan. Sec. D-18. 5 MRSA §13056-J, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 635, Pt. U, §1, is repealed. Sec. D-19. 10 MRSA §9722, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2011, c. 633, §5, is further amended to read: 1. Establishment. The Technical Building Codes and Standards Board, established in Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 5-A and located within the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs , is established to adopt, amend and maintain the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, to resolve conflicts between the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code and the fire and life safety codes in Title 25, sections 2452 and 2465 and to provide for training for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. Sec. D-20. 10 MRSA §9722, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2007, c. 699, §6, is amended to read: 3. Ex officio member; chair. The Commissioner of Public Safety Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs , or the commissioner's director's designee, serves as an ex officio member and as the chair of the board. The chair is a nonvoting member, except in the case of a tie of the board. The chair is responsible for ensuring that the board maintains the purpose of its charge when executing its assigned duties, that any adoption and amendment requirements for the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code are met and that training and technical assistance is provided to municipal building officials. Sec. D-21. 10 MRSA §9723, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §1, is further amended to read: 2. Training program standards; implementation. The committee shall direct the training coordinator of the Division of Building Codes and Standards, established in Title 25, section 2372, to develop a training program for municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs , pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A, shall implement the training and certification program established under this chapter. Sec. D-22. 12 MRSA §408, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §1 and affected by §7 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5 and PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §4 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-23. 12 MRSA §409, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. HH, §2 and affected by §7 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5 and PL 2025, c. 33, Pt. C, §5 and affected by §10, is repealed. Sec. D-24. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§4, ¶D, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §3, is further amended to read: D. Establishing a marine research revolving fund for soliciting and receiving funds for conducting marine research. A marine research fund established under this paragraph may be used only for research purposes set forth under paragraphs A and B and may not be used for research specific to any one company; and Sec. D-25. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §4, is further amended to read: 5. Safety and security services. Provide safety and security services in the coastal waters of the State. The department shall coordinate with other local, state and federal agencies when the department provides such safety and security services; and . Sec. D-26. 12 MRSA §6052, sub-§6, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. QQ, §5, is repealed. Sec. D-27. 25 MRSA §2371, sub-§5-B is enacted to read: 5-B. Director. "Director" means the Director of the Maine Office of Community Affairs established in Title 5, chapter 310-B. Sec. D-28. 25 MRSA §2371, sub-§5-C is enacted to read: 5-C. Office. "Office" means the Maine Office of Community Affairs established in Title 5, chapter 310-B. Sec. D-29. 25 MRSA §2372, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §2, is further amended to read: §2372. Division of Building Codes and Standards 1. Established. The Division of Building Codes and Standards is established within the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal office to provide administrative support and technical assistance to the board in executing its duties pursuant to Title 10, section 9722, subsection 6. 2. Staff. The commissioner director may appoint and may remove for cause staff of the division, including: A. A technical codes coordinator certified in building standards pursuant to Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 2-A, paragraph E, who serves as the division director and principal administrative and supervisory employee of the board. The technical codes coordinator shall attend meetings of the board, keep records of the proceedings of the board and direct and supervise the personnel employed to carry out the duties of the board, including but not limited to providing technical support and public outreach for the adoption of the code, amendments, conflict resolutions and interpretations. Technical support and public outreach must include, but may not be limited to: (1) Providing nonbinding interpretation of the code for professionals and the general public; and (2) Establishing and maintaining a publicly accessible website to publish general technical assistance, code updates and interpretations and post-training course schedules; and B. An office specialist to provide administrative support to the division and the board. Sec. D-30. 25 MRSA §2374, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §3, is further amended to read: §2374. Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund The Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established within the Department of Public Safety office to fund the activities of the division under this chapter and the activities of the board under Title 10, chapter 1103 and Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A. Revenue for this fund is provided by the surcharge established by section 2450-A. The Department of Public Safety office shall determine an amount to be transferred annually from the fund for training and certification under Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A to the Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-B. Any balance of the fund may not lapse, but must be carried forward as a continuing account to be expended for the same purpose in the following fiscal year. Sec. D-31. 25 MRSA §2450-A, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 424, Pt. A, §13, is amended to read: §2450-A. Surcharge on plan review fee for Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund In addition to the fees established in section 2450, a surcharge of 4¢ per square foot of occupied space must be levied on the existing fee schedule for new construction, reconstruction, repairs, renovations or new use for the sole purpose of funding the activities of the Technical Building Codes and Standards Board with respect to the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code, established pursuant to Title 10, chapter 1103, the activities of the Division of Building Codes and Standards under chapter 314 and the activities of the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development Maine Office of Community Affairs under Title 30-A, section 4451, subsection 3-A, except that the fee for review of a plan for the renovation of a public school, including the fee established under section 2450, may not exceed $450. Revenue collected from this surcharge must be deposited into the Uniform Building Codes and Standards Fund established by section 2374. Sec. D-32. 26 MRSA §1043, sub-§11, ¶F, as corrected by RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. E, §79, is amended by amending subparagraph (31) to read: (31) Service performed by participants enrolled in programs or projects under the Maine Climate Corps Program established pursuant to Title 5, section 7507 3257 or under national service laws including the federal National and Community Service Act of 1990, as amended, 42 United States Code, Section 12501 et seq. and the federal Domestic Volunteer Service Act, as amended, 42 United States Code, Section 4950 et seq.; Sec. D-33. 30-A MRSA §4314, sub-§3, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §16 and affected by §41, is further amended to read: 3. Rate of growth, zoning and impact fee ordinances. After January 1, 2003, any portion of a municipality's or multimunicipal region's rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance must be consistent with a comprehensive plan adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance not directly related to an inconsistency identified by a court or during a comprehensive plan review by the department in accordance with Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 , subsection 3-A 4 remains in effect. For purposes of this subsection, "zoning ordinance" does not include an ordinance that applies townwide that is a cluster development ordinance or a design ordinance prescribing the color, shape, height, landscaping, amount of open space or other comparable physical characteristics of development. The portion of a rate of growth, zoning or impact fee ordinance that is not consistent with a comprehensive plan is no longer in effect unless: C. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance is exempted under subsection 2; D. The municipality or multimunicipal region is under contract with the department to prepare a comprehensive plan or implementation program, in which case the ordinance or portion of the ordinance remains valid for up to 4 years after receipt of the first installment of its first planning assistance grant or for up to 2 years after receipt of the first installment of its first implementation assistance grant, whichever is earlier; E. The ordinance or portion of the ordinance conflicts with a newly adopted comprehensive plan or plan amendment adopted in accordance with the procedures, goals and guidelines established in this subchapter, in which case the ordinance or portion of the ordinance remains in effect for a period of up to 24 months immediately following adoption of the comprehensive plan or plan amendment; F. The municipality or multimunicipal region applied for and was denied financial assistance for its first planning assistance or implementation assistance grant under this subchapter due to lack of state funds on or before January 1, 2003. If the department subsequently offers the municipality or multimunicipal region its first planning assistance or implementation assistance grant, the municipality or multimunicipal region has up to one year to contract with the department to prepare a comprehensive plan or implementation program, in which case the municipality's or multimunicipal region's ordinances will be subject to paragraph D; or G. The ordinance or portion of an ordinance is an adult entertainment establishment ordinance, as defined in section 4352, subsection 2, that has been adopted by a municipality that has not adopted a comprehensive plan. Sec. D-34. 30-A MRSA §4326, sub-§3-A, ¶A, as corrected by RR 2021, c. 2, Pt. A, §109, is amended by amending subparagraph (6) to read: (6) A municipality or multimunicipal region exercising the discretion afforded by subparagraph (4) shall review the basis for its demonstration during the periodic revisions undertaken pursuant to Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 ; Sec. D-35. 30-A MRSA c. 187, sub-c. 2, art. 3-A, as amended, is repealed. Sec. D-36. 30-A MRSA §4364, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 672, §4, is amended to read: 2. Density requirements. A municipality shall allow an affordable housing development where multifamily dwellings are allowed to have a dwelling unit density of at least 2 1/2 times the base density that is otherwise allowed in that location and may not require more than 2 off-street parking spaces for every 3 units. The development must be in a designated growth area of a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 1, paragraph A or B or the development must be served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system. The development must comply with minimum lot size requirements in accordance with Title 12, chapter 423-A, as applicable. Sec. D-37. 30-A MRSA §4364-A, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2023, c. 192, §6, is further amended to read: 1. Use allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, except as provided in Title 12, chapter 423-A, for any area in which residential uses are allowed, including as a conditional use, a municipality shall allow structures with up to 2 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit, except that a municipality shall allow up to 4 dwelling units per lot if that lot does not contain an existing dwelling unit and the lot is located in a designated growth area within a municipality consistent with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 , subsection 1, paragraph A or B or if the lot is served by a public, special district or other centrally managed water system and a public, special district or other comparable sewer system in a municipality without a comprehensive plan. A municipality shall allow on a lot with one existing dwelling unit the addition of up to 2 dwelling units: one additional dwelling unit within or attached to an existing structure or one additional detached dwelling unit, or one of each. A municipality may allow more units than the number required to be allowed by this subsection. Sec. D-38. 30-A MRSA §4451, as amended by PL 2019, c. 517, §5, is further amended to read: §4451. Training and certification for code enforcement officers 1. Certification required; exceptions. A municipality may not employ any individual to perform the duties of a code enforcement officer who is not certified by the former State Planning Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development or , the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal or the Maine Office of Community Affairs , except that: A. An individual other than an individual appointed as a plumbing inspector has 12 months after beginning employment to be trained and certified as provided in this section; B. Whether or not any extension is available under paragraph A, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may waive this requirement for up to one year if the certification requirements cannot be met without imposing a hardship on the municipality employing the individual; C. An individual may be temporarily authorized in writing by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Health Engineering to be employed as a plumbing inspector for a period not to exceed 12 months; and D. An individual whose certification has expired or is about to expire may be temporarily authorized in writing by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs to extend that individual's certification for a period not to exceed 12 months in cases where the necessary training or examination is suspended under subsection 3-B, paragraph E. 2. Penalty. Any municipality that violates this section commits a civil violation for which a fine of not more than $100 may be adjudged. Each day in violation constitutes a separate offense. 2-A. Code enforcement officer; definition and duties. As used in this subchapter, "code enforcement officer" means a person certified under this section and employed by a municipality to enforce all applicable laws and ordinances in the following areas: A. Shoreland zoning under Title 38, chapter 3, subchapter 1, article 2-B; B. Comprehensive planning and land use under Part 2, Subpart 6-A; C. Internal plumbing under chapter 185, subchapter 3; D. Subsurface wastewater disposal under chapter 185, subchapter 3; and E. Building standards under chapter 141; chapter 185, subchapter 1; Title 5, sections 4582-B, 4582-C and 4594-F; Title 10, chapter 1103; and Title 25, chapter 313. 3. Training and certification of code enforcement officers. In cooperation with code enforcement officer professional associations, the Maine Community College System, the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Health and Human Services, except as otherwise provided in paragraph H, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall establish a continuing education program for individuals engaged in code enforcement. This program must provide training in the technical and legal aspects of code enforcement necessary for certification. The training program must include training to provide familiarity with the laws and ordinances related to the structure and practice of the municipal code enforcement office, municipal planning board and appeals board procedures, application review and permitting procedures, inspection procedures and enforcement techniques. H. If funding is not available to support the training and certification program authorized under this subsection, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall discontinue training and certification activities related to laws and ordinances referenced in subsection 2-A, paragraphs A and B and shall adopt by routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A a program to register code enforcement officers that meet training and education qualifications. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall publish the list of persons registered for code enforcement who have submitted evidence of required qualifications. Persons registered under this paragraph must meet the requirements for training and certification under this subchapter. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall consult with the Department of Health and Human Services for the purposes of carrying out training and certification activities related to laws and ordinances referenced in subsection 2-A, paragraphs C and D. Within one month of discontinuation of training and certification under this paragraph, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall report to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over appropriations and financial affairs and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over state and local government matters a recommendation for funding the training and certification program or for further changes in program requirements. 3-A. Training and certification of inspectors in the Maine Uniform Building and Energy Code. In accordance with the training and certification requirements developed pursuant to Title 10, section 9723, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall provide the training necessary to certify municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd-party inspectors. 3-B. Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund. The Maine Code Enforcement Training and Certification Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund to support training and certification programs administered by the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs for code enforcement officers, local plumbing inspectors, municipal building officials and 3rd-party inspectors in accordance with this subchapter. A. On July 1st of each year, the funds identified in section 4215, subsection 4 for training and certifying local plumbing inspectors must be transferred to the fund. B. On July 1st of each year, the funds identified in Title 25, section 2374 for training and certifying municipal building officials, local code enforcement officers and 3rd- party inspectors must be transferred to the fund. C. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall place in the fund any money it receives from grants to support the requirements of this subchapter. D. Funds related to code enforcement training and certification may be expended only in accordance with allocations approved by the Legislature and solely for the administration of this subchapter. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year may not lapse but must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. E. If the fund does not contain sufficient money to support the costs of the training and certification provided for in this subchapter, the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may suspend all or reduce the level of training and certification activities. 4. Examination. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall conduct at least one examination each year to examine candidates for certification at a time and place designated by it. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs may conduct additional examinations to carry out the purposes of this subchapter. 5. Certification standards. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall adopt routine technical rules under Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A to establish the qualifications, conditions and licensing standards and procedures for the certification and recertification of individuals as code enforcement officers. A code enforcement officer need only be certified in the areas of actual job responsibilities. The rules established under this subsection must identify standards for each of the areas of training under subsection 2-A, in addition to general standards that apply to all code enforcement officers. 6. Certification; terms; revocation. The Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall certify individuals as to their competency to successfully enforce ordinances and other land use regulations and permits granted under those ordinances and regulations and shall issue certificates attesting to the competency of those individuals to act as code enforcement officers. Certificates issued by the former State Planning Office, the Department of Economic and Community Development, Office of Community Development or the Department of Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs are valid for 6 years unless revoked by the District Court. An examination is not required for recertification of code enforcement officers. The Department Public Safety, Office of the State Fire Marshal Maine Office of Community Affairs shall recertify a code enforcement officer if the code enforcement officer successfully completes at least 12 hours of approved training in each area of job responsibility during the 6-year certification period. A. The District Court may revoke the certificate of a code enforcement officer, in accordance with Title 4, chapter 5, when it finds that: (1) The code enforcement officer has practiced fraud or deception; (2) Reasonable care, judgment or the application of a duly trained and knowledgeable code enforcement officer's ability was not used in the performance of the duties of the office; or (3) The code enforcement officer is incompetent or unable to perform properly the duties of the office. B. Code enforcement officers whose certificates are invalidated under this subsection may be issued new certificates provided that they are newly certified as provided in this section. 7. Other professions unaffected. This subchapter may not be construed to affect or prevent the practice of any other profession. Sec. D-39. 30-A MRSA §5161, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 664, §3, is repealed. Sec. D-40. 30-A MRSA §5248, sub-§2, ¶F, as enacted by PL 2003, c. 426, §1, is amended to read: F. An assurance that the program complies with Title 5, section 4349-A 3234 ; Sec. D-41. 30-A MRSA §5953-D, sub-§3, ¶D, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §27 and affected by §41 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality is eligible to receive a grant or a loan, or a combination of both, if that municipality has adopted a growth management program certified under Title 5, section 4347-A 3233 that includes a capital improvement program composed of the following elements: (a) An assessment of all public facilities and services, such as, but not limited to, roads and other transportation facilities, sewers, schools, parks and open space, fire and police; (b) An annually reviewed 5-year plan for the replacement and expansion of existing public facilities or the construction of such new facilities as are required to meet expected growth and economic development. The plan must include projections of when and where those facilities will be required; and (c) An assessment of the anticipated costs for replacement, expansion or construction of public facilities, an identification of revenue sources available to meet these costs and recommendations for meeting costs required to implement the plan. Sec. D-42. 38 MRSA §488, sub-§14, ¶A, as amended by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. JJ, §32 and affected by §41 and amended by c. 657, Pt. W, §5, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) A municipality that has adopted a local growth management program that has been certified under Title 30-A 5 , section 4347-A 3233 ; and Sec. D-43. Transition provisions; Community Resilience Partnership Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Community Resilience Partnership Program from the Office of Policy Innovation and the Future to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Community Resilience Partnership Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Community Resilience Partnership Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Community Resilience Partnership Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Community Resilience Partnership Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Community Resilience Partnership Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances remaining in the Community Resilience Partnership Program, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-44. Transition provisions; coastal zone management program. The following provisions govern the transition of the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program, Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the coastal zone management program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the coastal zone management program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the coastal zone management program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the coastal zone management program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the coastal zone management program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall 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 Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-45. Transition provisions; municipal planning assistance program. The following provisions govern the transition of the municipal planning assistance program from the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the municipal planning assistance program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the municipal planning assistance program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the municipal planning assistance program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the municipal planning assistance program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the municipal planning assistance program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the municipal planning assistance program remaining in the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-46. Transition provisions; Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program from the Department of Education to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the Maine Commission for Community Service, the Maine Service Fellows Program and the Maine Climate Corps Program remaining in the Department of Education, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-47. Transition provisions; Housing Opportunity Program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Housing Opportunity Program from the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Housing Opportunity Program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Housing Opportunity Program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Housing Opportunity Program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Housing Opportunity Program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Housing Opportunity Program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. Sec. D-48. Transition provisions; Division of Building Codes and Standards program. The following provisions govern the transition of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program from the Department of Public Safety to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Division of Building Codes and Standards program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Division of Building Codes and Standards program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Division of Building Codes and Standards program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program remaining in the Department of Public Safety, Other Special Revenue Funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-49. Transition provisions; floodplain management program. The following provisions govern the transition of the floodplain management program from the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program, Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the floodplain management program. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the floodplain management program or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the floodplain management program continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the floodplain management program become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the floodplain management program may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. 6. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall transfer any unobligated balances related to the floodplain management program remaining in the Geology and Resource Information program, Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Other Special Revenue Funds and federal funds to the Maine Office of Community Affairs no later than the effective date of this Part. Sec. D-50. Transition provisions; Development Ready Advisory Committee. The following provisions govern the transition of the Development Ready Advisory Committee from the Maine Redevelopment Land Bank Authority to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 1. The Maine Office of Community Affairs is the successor in every way to the powers, duties and functions of the Development Ready Advisory Committee. 2. All existing rules, regulations and procedures in effect, in operation or adopted in or by the Development Ready Advisory Committee or any of its administrative units or officers are hereby declared in effect and continue in effect until rescinded, revised or amended by the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 3. All existing contracts, agreements and compacts currently in effect in the Development Ready Advisory Committee continue in effect. 4. All records, property and equipment previously belonging to or allocated for the use of the Development Ready Advisory Committee become, on the effective date of this Part, part of the property of the Maine Office of Community Affairs. 5. All existing forms, licenses, letterheads and similar items bearing the name of or referring to the Development Ready Advisory Committee may be used by the Maine Office of Community Affairs until existing supplies of those items are exhausted. Sec. D-51. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,509) ($7,509) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,509) ($7,509) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,681) ($1,681) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,681) ($1,681) DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,857) ($5,857) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($5,857) ($5,857) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($910) ($910) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($910) ($910) DACF Administration 0401 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($6,706) ($6,706) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($6,706) ($6,706) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,392) ($1,392) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($1,392) ($1,392) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($170,049) ($170,049) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($170,049) ($170,049) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($577,978) ($577,978) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($577,978) ($577,978) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,423) ($7,423) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,423) ($7,423) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($49,909) ($49,909) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($49,909) ($49,909) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($500) ($500) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Public Service Manager I position and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same funds and from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund, respectively. Three authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($148,625) ($158,183) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($148,625) ($158,183) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,933) ($114,192) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($105,933) ($114,192) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($119,781) ($124,686) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($119,781) ($124,686) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($101,924) ($106,067) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($101,924) ($106,067) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($126,728) ($134,712) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($126,728) ($134,712) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($216,371) ($232,966) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($216,371) ($232,966) Geology and Resource Information Z237 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($7,000) ($7,000) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($7,000) ($7,000) AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND FORESTRY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($671,464) ($701,760) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($860,548) ($876,791) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($124,264) ($129,169) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($1,656,276) ($1,707,720) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,060,118) ($2,046,660) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($2,060,118) ($2,046,660) Housing Opportunity Program Z336 Initiative: Transfers 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Economic and Community Development are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($327,236) ($340,694) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($327,236) ($340,694) ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($2,387,354) ($2,387,354) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,387,354) ($2,387,354) EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($9,328) ($9,328) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($9,328) ($9,328) Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc Z350 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position from the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program within the Department of Education to the Maine Climate Corps Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($105,595) ($113,841) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($105,595) ($113,841) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($53,276) ($53,276) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($53,276) ($53,276) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($2,269,136) ($2,269,136) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($2,269,136) ($2,269,136) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($194,282) ($194,282) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($194,282) ($194,282) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager I position and 3 Senior Planner positions from the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same respective funds, and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from 60% Federal Expenditures Fund and 40% General Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($42,239) ($45,535) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($42,239) ($45,535) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (5.000) (5.000) Personal Services ($531,169) ($561,217) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($531,169) ($561,217) Maine Commission for Community Service Z134 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Secretary Specialist position from 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 70% General Fund and 30% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($67,522) ($72,852) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($67,522) ($72,852) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($22,506) ($24,281) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($22,506) ($24,281) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($500) ($500) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($98,611) ($106,558) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($98,611) ($106,558) Maine Service Fellows Program Z311 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,433) ($12,072) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($12,433) ($12,072) EDUCATION, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($210,438) ($221,980) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($2,979,371) ($3,022,335) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($217,288) ($219,063) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($3,407,097) ($3,463,378) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership Z376 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the community resilience partnership program from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($3,003,660) ($3,003,660) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($3,003,660) ($3,003,660) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($500) ($500) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership Z376 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Executive Department are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($155,944) ($167,760) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($155,944) ($167,760) EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($3,159,604) ($3,171,420) FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($500) ($500) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($5,000,500) ($5,000,500) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($8,160,604) ($8,172,420) MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS Community Resilience Partnership Z412 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the community resilience partnership program from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $3,003,660 $3,003,660 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $3,003,660 $3,003,660 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $5,000,500 $5,000,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $5,000,500 $5,000,500 Community Resilience Partnership Z412 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Coordinator II position from the GOPIF - Community Resilience Partnership program within the Executive Department to the Community Resilience Partnership program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Executive Department are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $150,690 $162,304 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $150,690 $162,304 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the code enforcement program from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding and partnership with communities across the State. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $60,109 $60,109 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $60,109 $60,109 Division of Building Codes and Standards Z419 Initiative: Transfers one Public Safety Inspector III position and one Office Associate II position from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Public Safety are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $179,050 $192,497 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $179,050 $192,497 Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,060,174 $2,046,718 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $2,060,174 $2,046,718 Housing Opportunity Program Z418 Initiative: Transfers 2 Public Service Coordinator II positions from the Housing Opportunity Program within the Department of Economic and Community Development to the Housing Opportunity Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Economic and Community Development are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $327,180 $340,636 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $327,180 $340,636 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $9,328 $9,328 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $9,328 $9,328 Maine Climate Corps Program Z416 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position from the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program within the Department of Education to the Maine Climate Corps Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,489 $113,731 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $105,489 $113,731 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $1,097,473 $1,097,508 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $1,097,473 $1,097,508 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $150,500 $150,500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $150,500 $150,500 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Public Service Manager II position and 2 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 5.000 5.000 Personal Services $658,826 $699,834 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $658,826 $699,834 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $146,891 $152,992 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $146,891 $152,992 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,787 $13,052 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,787 $13,052 Maine Coastal Program Z413 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Public Service Manager II position from range 30 to range 33. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $12,065 $18,781 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,065 $18,781 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $53,276 $53,276 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $53,276 $53,276 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $2,269,136 $2,269,136 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $2,269,136 $2,269,136 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $194,282 $194,282 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $194,282 $194,282 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers one Public Service Manager I position and 3 Senior Planner positions from the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same respective funds, and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from 60% Federal Expenditures Fund and 40% General Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 75% General Fund and 25% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $79,117 $85,301 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $79,117 $85,301 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 4.000 4.000 Personal Services $515,761 $543,772 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $515,761 $543,772 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Transfers and reallocates the cost of one Secretary Specialist position from 75% Federal Expenditures Fund and 25% Other Special Revenue Funds in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Department of Education to 70% General Fund and 30% Federal Expenditures Fund in the Maine Commission for Community Service program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $62,947 $67,917 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $62,947 $67,917 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $26,975 $29,106 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $26,975 $29,106 Maine Commission for Community Service Z415 Initiative: Provides funding for the approved reorganization of one Secretary Specialist position to a Management Analyst I position. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $1,158 $1,333 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $1,158 $1,333 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $496 $571 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $496 $571 Maine Floodplain Program Z420 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the floodplain management program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,190 $14,190 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,190 $14,190 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $49,909 $49,909 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $49,909 $49,909 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Floodplain Program Z420 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Floodplain Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $101,480 $105,606 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $101,480 $105,606 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $126,284 $134,251 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $126,284 $134,251 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Establishes one Secretary Specialist position and one Public Service Coordinator I position to provide administrative support for the Maine Office of Community Affairs and provides funding for related All Other costs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $214,376 $231,076 All Other $17,826 $17,826 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $232,202 $248,902 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Continues 3 limited-period Public Service Manager II positions and one limited- period Public Service Executive II position, previously established by financial order, through January 1, 2030 to support activities under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate resilience regional challenge grant and provides funding for related All Other costs. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $552,805 $598,336 All Other $35,652 $35,652 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $588,457 $633,988 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for DICAP costs. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Office of Community Affairs Z396 Initiative: Provides funding for the department's share of the cost for the financial and human resources service centers within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $20,000 $20,000 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $20,000 $20,000 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Prog - ME Commission for Comm Svc program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Commission for Community Service program, the Maine Climate Corps Program and the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, respectively, and within the same respective funds, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $500 $500 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $500 $500 __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL $500 $500 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers one limited-period Volunteer Services Coordinator position from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same fund, to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Education are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services $98,505 $106,448 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $98,505 $106,448 Maine Service Fellows Program Z417 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Department of Education to the Maine Service Fellows Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $12,433 $12,072 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $12,433 $12,072 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the municipal planning assistance program from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $179,789 $179,789 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $179,789 $179,789 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $577,978 $577,978 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $577,978 $577,978 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Public Service Manager I position and transfers and reallocates the cost of one Senior Planner position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs, within the same funds and from Other Special Revenue Funds to the General Fund, respectively. Three authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of positions as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Each employee retains the employee's accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $267,518 $281,947 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $267,518 $281,947 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 1.000 1.000 Personal Services $105,489 $113,731 __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL $105,489 $113,731 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position and one Planner II position from the Geology and Resource Information program within the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Municipal Planning Assistance program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT 2.000 2.000 Personal Services $214,475 $230,828 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $214,475 $230,828 Municipal Planning Assistance Z414 Initiative: Transfers position-related All Other funding from the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other $14,888 $14,888 __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL $14,888 $14,888 MAINE OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $6,897,561 $6,980,354 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $6,300,465 $6,454,129 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS $5,585,941 $5,599,388 __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $18,783,967 $19,033,871 MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the coastal zone management program from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same respective funds to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($1,097,473) ($1,097,508) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($1,097,473) ($1,097,508) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($150,500) ($150,500) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($150,500) ($150,500) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Senior Planner position, one Public Service Coordinator I position, one Public Service Manager II position and 2 Marine Resource Management Coordinator positions from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Five authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (5.000) (5.000) Personal Services ($661,863) ($703,013) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($661,863) ($703,013) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers one Marine Resource Management Coordinator position from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. One authorized position and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Marine Resources are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (1.000) (1.000) Personal Services ($147,506) ($153,631) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($147,506) ($153,631) Bureau of Policy and Management 0258 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding from the Bureau of Policy and Management program within the Department of Marine Resources to the Maine Coastal Program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($12,787) ($13,052) __________ __________ FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND TOTAL ($12,787) ($13,052) MARINE RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND ($1,919,629) ($1,967,204) OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($150,500) ($150,500) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($2,070,129) ($2,117,704) PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF Division of Building Codes and Standards Z073 Initiative: Transfers All Other funding for the code enforcement program from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding and partnership with communities across the State. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 All Other ($60,109) ($60,109) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($60,109) ($60,109) Division of Building Codes and Standards Z073 Initiative: Transfers one Public Safety Inspector III position and one Office Associate II position from the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Department of Public Safety to the Division of Building Codes and Standards program within the Maine Office of Community Affairs within the same fund to provide coordinated and efficient technical assistance and funding in partnership with communities across the State. Two authorized positions and any incumbent personnel as of July 1, 2025 in the Department of Public Safety are transferred to the Maine Office of Community Affairs. All transferred positions, including those currently unclassified, are classified positions at the Maine Office of Community Affairs. The designation of each position as either confidential or bargaining unit is based on the classification of the position. Those employees retain their accrued vacation and sick leave balances. OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 2025-26 2026-27 POSITIONS - LEGISLATIVE COUNT (2.000) (2.000) Personal Services ($184,724) ($198,460) __________ __________ OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS TOTAL ($184,724) ($198,460) PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($244,833) ($258,569) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($244,833) ($258,569) SECTION TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND $468,701 $497,840 FEDERAL EXPENDITURES FUND $540,417 $587,299 OTHER SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS ($151,444) ($158,413) __________ __________ SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS $857,674 $926,726 PART E Sec. E-1. 36 MRSA §4365, as amended by PL 2005, c. 218, §44 and c. 457, Pt. AA, §1 and affected by §8, is further amended to read: §4365. Rate of tax A Before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all cigarettes imported into this State or held in this State by any person for sale at the rate of 100 mills for each cigarette. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all cigarettes imported into this State or held in this State by any person for sale at the rate of 175 mills for each cigarette. Payment of the tax is evidenced by the affixing of stamps to the packages containing the cigarettes. Sec. E-2. 36 MRSA §4365-F, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 457, Pt. AA, §3 and affected by §8, is repealed. Sec. E-3. 36 MRSA §4365-G is enacted to read: §4365-G. Application of cigarette tax rate increase effective January 5, 2026 The following provisions apply to cigarettes held for resale on January 5, 2026. 1. Stamped rate. Cigarettes stamped at the rate of 100 mills per cigarette and held for resale on or after January 5, 2026 are subject to tax at the rate of 175 mills per cigarette. 2. Liability. A person possessing cigarettes for resale is liable for the difference between the tax rate of 175 mills per cigarette and the tax rate of 100 mills per cigarette in effect before January 5, 2026. Stamps indicating payment of the tax imposed by this section must be affixed to all packages of cigarettes held for resale as of January 5, 2026, except that cigarettes held in vending machines as of that date do not require that stamp. 3. Vending machines. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, it is presumed that all cigarette vending machines are filled to capacity on January 5, 2026 and that the tax imposed by this section must be reported on that basis. A credit against this inventory tax must be allowed for cigarettes stamped at the rate of 175 mills per cigarette placed in vending machines before January 5, 2026. 4. Payment. Payment of the tax imposed by this section must be made to the assessor by April 1, 2026, accompanied by forms prescribed by the assessor. Sec. E-4. 36 MRSA §4366-A, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2007, c. 438, §93, is further amended to read: D. For stamps at the face value of 100 175 mills, the discount rate is 1.15% 0.66% . Sec. E-5. 36 MRSA §4403, as amended by PL 2023, c. 441, Pt. E, §§16 to 19 and affected by §28, is further amended to read: §4403. Tax on tobacco products 1. Smokeless tobacco before January 5, 2026 . A Before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco and snuff, at the rate of: A. On amounts of smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains one ounce or more of smokeless tobacco, $2.02 per ounce and prorated; and B. On smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains less than one ounce of smokeless tobacco, $2.02 per package. Beginning January 2, 2020, the tax rates in this subsection are subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 1-A. Smokeless tobacco on or after January 5, 2026. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on smokeless tobacco, including chewing tobacco and snuff, at the rate of: A. On amounts of smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains one ounce or more of smokeless tobacco, $3.54 per ounce and prorated; and B. On smokeless tobacco packaged for sale to the consumer in a package that contains less than one ounce of smokeless tobacco, $3.54 per package. The tax rates in this subsection are subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 2. Other tobacco. Beginning January 2, 2020, and before January 1, 2024, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1, at the rate of 43% of the wholesale sales price. Beginning January 1, 2024, and before January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1, at the rate of 43% of the cost price. Beginning January 5, 2026, a tax is imposed on all tobacco products, other than those subject to tax under subsection 1-A, at the rate of 75% of the cost price. Beginning January 2, 2020, the tax rate imposed pursuant to this subsection is subject to adjustment pursuant to subsection 5. 3. Imposition. The tax is imposed at the time the distributor or remote retail seller brings or causes to be brought into this State tobacco products that are for sale or for use or at the time tobacco products are manufactured or fabricated in this State for sale in this State. 5. Equivalence. If the tax on cigarettes under chapter 703 is increased after January 2, 2020 5, 2026 , the assessor shall calculate a rate of tax on other tobacco products under subsections 1 , 1-A and 2 that is equivalent to the same percentage change in the tax rate for one cigarette. The adjusted rates calculated by the assessor take effect at the same time as the increase in the tax on cigarettes. A tobacco product may be taxed only once by the State in accordance with this section. Sec. E-6. Effective date. This Part takes effect January 5, 2026. PART F Sec. F-1. 36 MRSA §1811, sub-§1, ¶D, as amended by PL 2025, c. 87, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (5) to read: (5) Ten percent Before January 1, 2026, 10% on the value of adult use cannabis, adult use cannabis products and, if sold by a person to an individual who is not a qualifying patient, cannabis and cannabis products beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products may be sold in the State by a cannabis establishment licensed to conduct retail sales pursuant to Title 28-B, chapter 1 . For sales occurring on or after January 1, 2026, the applicable rate of tax under this subparagraph is 14% . Sec. F-2. 36 MRSA §1818, as amended by PL 2021, c. 645, §5 and c. 669, §5, is further amended to read: §1818. Tax on adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products All Before January 1, 2026, all sales tax revenue collected pursuant to section 1811 on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products must be deposited into the General Fund, except that, before January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer 12% of the sales tax revenue received by the assessor during the preceding month pursuant to section 1811 to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established under Title 28-B, section 1101. Beginning January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer 9% of the sales tax revenue received by the assessor on the sale of adult use cannabis and adult use cannabis products during the preceding month pursuant to section 1811 to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established under Title 28-B, section 1101. Sec. F-3. 36 MRSA §4923, as amended by PL 2023, c. 679, Pt. C, §13, is further amended to read: §4923. Excise tax imposed Beginning on the first day of the calendar month in which adult use cannabis may be sold in the State by a cultivation facility under Title 28-B, chapter 1, an excise tax on adult use cannabis is imposed in accordance with this chapter. 1. Excise tax on cannabis flower. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $335 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis flower sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $223 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis flower sold to other licensees in the State. 2. Excise tax on cannabis trim. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $94 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis trim sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $63 per pound or fraction thereof of cannabis trim sold to other licensees in the State. 3. Excise tax on immature cannabis plants and seedlings. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $1.50 per immature cannabis plant or seedling sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $1 per immature cannabis plant or seedling sold to other licensees in the State. 3-A. Excise tax on mature cannabis plants. Beginning July 1, 2021, and before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $35 per mature cannabis plant sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of $23 per mature cannabis plant sold to other licensees in the State. 4. Excise tax on cannabis seeds. A Before January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of 30¢ per cannabis seed sold to other licensees in the State. Beginning January 1, 2026, a cultivation facility licensee shall pay an excise tax of 20¢ per cannabis seed sold to other licensees in the State. 5. Excise tax on purchases from registered caregivers and registered dispensaries. A cultivation facility licensee authorized pursuant to Title 28-B to purchase cannabis plants and cannabis seeds from registered caregivers and registered dispensaries that transacts such a purchase shall pay to the assessor the excise taxes that would have been imposed under subsections 1 to 4 on the sale of the cannabis plants and cannabis seeds if the cannabis plants and cannabis seeds had been sold by a cultivation facility licensee to another licensee. 6. Multiple licenses. When a cultivation facility licensee also holds a license to operate another cannabis establishment, the taxes imposed by subsections 1 to 4 apply to any transfer of cannabis from the cultivation facility to the other cannabis establishment or, if no such transfer is made, to any activity undertaken pursuant to Title 28-B, section 501, subsection 2 or 4 with regard to cannabis cultivated by the cultivation facility. 7. Sales and transfers between licensed cultivation facilities. An excise tax is not imposed on a sale of adult use cannabis to a cultivation facility or on a transfer of adult use cannabis to a cultivation facility. Sec. F-4. 36 MRSA §4925, as amended by PL 2021, c. 645, §6 and c. 669, §5, is further amended to read: §4925. Application of excise tax revenue All Before January 1, 2026, all excise tax revenue collected by the assessor pursuant to this chapter on the sale of adult use cannabis must be deposited into the General Fund, except that, before January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the assessor shall transfer 12% of the excise tax revenue received during the preceding month pursuant to this chapter to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established in Title 28-B, section 1101. Beginning January 1, 2026, on or before the last day of each month, the assessor shall transfer 9% of the excise tax revenue received during the preceding month pursuant to this chapter to the Adult Use Cannabis Public Health and Safety and Municipal Opt-in Fund established in Title 28-B, section 1101. Sec. F-5. Effective date. This Part takes effect January 1, 2026. PART G Sec. G-1. 30-A MRSA §5681, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. XXX, §1 and affected by §15, is further amended by amending the first blocked paragraph to read: Beginning January 1, 2025, no later than the 10th day of each month, the State Controller shall transfer to the Local Government Fund 5% of the receipts during the previous month from the taxes imposed under Title 36, Parts 3 and 8 and Title 36, former section 2552, subsection 1-A, and credited to the General Fund without any reduction, except that the postage, state cost allocation program and programming costs of administering state- municipal revenue sharing may be paid by the Local Government Fund. Twenty percent of the amounts transferred to the Local Government Fund each month must be transferred to the Disproportionate Tax Burden Fund and distributed pursuant to subsection 4-B. Sec. G-2. 36 MRSA §182, sub-§1, as amended by PL 2007, c. 437, §2, is further amended to read: 1. Generally. The State Tax Assessor may, through the Attorney General, file an action in Superior Court applying for an order to enjoin from doing business any person who has: A. Failed to register with the assessor when the person is required to register by any provision of Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 or by any rule adopted pursuant to this Title, as long as the assessor has provided written notice and the person continues to fail to register 15 days after receiving notice from the assessor of such failure; B. Failed to file with the assessor any overdue return required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 within 15 days after receiving notice from the assessor of such failure; C. Failed to pay any tax required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5 when the tax is shown to be due on a return filed by that person, or that is otherwise conceded by that person to be due, or has been determined by the assessor to be due and that determination has become final; D. Knowingly filed a false return required by Part 3, chapter 358 or Part 5; or E. Failed to deduct and withhold, or truthfully account for or pay over or make returns of, income taxes in violation of the provisions of chapter 827. Sec. G-3. 36 MRSA §191, sub-§2, ¶EE, as amended by PL 2023, c. 360, Pt. C, §3, is further amended to read: EE. The disclosure by the State Tax Assessor of the fact that a person has or has not been issued a certificate of exemption pursuant to section 1760, 2013 or 2557 or 2013 or a resale certificate pursuant to section 1754-B, subsection 2-B or 2-C. The exemption under this paragraph is limited to the disclosure of information applicable to the previous 6 years; Sec. G-4. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-K is enacted to read: 1-K. Ancillary service. "Ancillary service" means a service that is associated with or incidental to the provision of telecommunications services, including, but not limited to, detailed telecommunications billing service, directory assistance, vertical service and voice mail service. Sec. G-5. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-L is enacted to read: 1-L. Breast pump. "Breast pump" means an electronically or manually controlled pump device used to express milk from a human breast during lactation, including any external power supply unit packaged and sold with the pump device at the time of sale to power the pump device. "Breast pump" includes breast pump replacement parts, breast pump collection and storage supplies and breast pump kits. For the purposes of this subsection, "breast pump collection and storage supplies" means tangible personal property to be used in conjunction with a breast pump to collect milk expressed from a human breast and to store collected milk until it is ready for consumption. Sec. G-6. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-M is enacted to read: 1-M. Cable and satellite television or radio services. "Cable and satellite television or radio services" means all cable and satellite television or radio services, including the installation or use of associated equipment, for which a charge is made. Sec. G-7. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-N is enacted to read: 1-N. Conference bridging service. "Conference bridging service" means an ancillary service that links 2 or more participants in an audio or video conference call and may include the provision of a telephone number. "Conference bridging service" does not include the telecommunications services used to reach the conference bridge. Sec. G-8. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-O is enacted to read: 1-O. Detailed telecommunications billing service. "Detailed telecommunications billing service" means an ancillary service of separately stating information pertaining to individual calls on a customer's billing statement. Sec. G-9. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-P is enacted to read: 1-P. Digital audiovisual and digital audio services. "Digital audiovisual and digital audio services" means the electronic transfer of digital audiovisual works and digital audio works to an end user with the right of less than permanent use granted by the seller, including when conditioned upon continued payment from the purchaser or a subscription. For purposes of this subsection: A. "End user" means a person other than a person who receives by contract a product transferred electronically for further commercial broadcast, rebroadcast, transmission, retransmission, licensing, relicensing, distribution, redistribution or exhibition of the product, in whole or in part, to another person; B. "Permanent" means perpetual or for an indefinite or unspecified length of time; C. "Subscription" means an agreement with a seller that grants a purchaser the right to obtain products transferred electronically, in a fixed quantity or for a fixed period of time, or both; and D. "Transfer electronically" or "electronic transfer" means obtainment by the purchaser by means other than tangible storage media. Sec. G-10. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-Q is enacted to read: 1-Q. Digital audiovisual works. "Digital audiovisual works" means a series of related images that, when shown in succession, impart an impression of motion, together with accompanying sounds, if any. Sec. G-11. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§1-R is enacted to read: 1-R. Digital audio works. "Digital audio works" means works that result from the fixation of a series of musical, spoken or other sounds, including ringtones. For purposes of this subsection, "ringtones" means digitized sound files that are downloaded onto a device and that may be used to alert the purchaser with respect to a communication. Sec. G-12. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-F is enacted to read: 2-F. Directory assistance. "Directory assistance" means an ancillary service of providing telephone number information or address information or both. Sec. G-13. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-G is enacted to read: 2-G. Durable medical equipment. "Durable medical equipment" means equipment, including repair and replacement parts for such equipment, that: A. Can withstand repeated use; B. Is primarily and customarily used to serve a medical purpose; C. Generally is not useful to a person in the absence of illness or injury; and D. Is not worn in or on the body. "Durable medical equipment" does not include mobility-enhancing equipment. Sec. G-14. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§2-H is enacted to read: 2-H. Fabrication services. "Fabrication services" means the production of tangible personal property for a consideration for a person who furnishes, either directly or indirectly, the materials used in that production. Sec. G-15. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§3-E, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §10 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 3-E. Home service provider. "Home service provider" means the facilities-based carrier or reseller with which a customer contracts for the provision of mobile telecommunications services. Sec. G-16. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§4-A is enacted to read: 4-A. International telecommunications service. "International telecommunications service" means a telecommunications service that originates or terminates in the United States and terminates or originates outside the United States, respectively. For purposes of this subsection, "United States" includes a territory or possession of the United States. Sec. G-17. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§4-B is enacted to read: 4-B. Interstate telecommunications service. "Interstate telecommunications service" means a telecommunications service that originates in one state, territory or possession of the United States and terminates in a different state, territory or possession of the United States. For purposes of this subsection, "state" includes the District of Columbia. Sec. G-18. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶B, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read: B. A transfer of possession or control of property under a security agreement or deferred payment plan that requires the transfer of title upon completion of the required payments; or Sec. G-19. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is amended to read: C. Providing tangible personal property along with a person to operate that property, for a fixed or indeterminate period of time, when that person is necessary for the tangible personal property to perform as designed and the person does more than maintain, inspect or set up the tangible personal property; or . Sec. G-20. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§5-D, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §2 and affected by §29 and enacted by c. 673, §2 and affected by §28, is repealed. Sec. G-21. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§6-J is enacted to read: 6-J. Mobile telecommunications services. "Mobile telecommunications services" means commercial mobile radio service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 20.3 as in effect October 1, 2015. For purposes of sourcing, "mobile telecommunications services" does not include air-ground radiotelephone service as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 22.99 as in effect October 1, 2015. Sec. G-22. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§6-K is enacted to read: 6-K. Mobility-enhancing equipment. "Mobility-enhancing equipment" means equipment, including repair and replacement parts for such equipment, that: A. Is primarily and customarily used to provide or increase the ability to move from one place to another and that is appropriate for use either in a home or a motor vehicle; B. Is not generally used by persons with normal mobility; and C. Does not include any motor vehicle or equipment on a motor vehicle normally provided by a motor vehicle manufacturer. "Mobility-enhancing equipment" does not include durable medical equipment. Sec. G-23. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§7-E, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §13 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 7-E. Place of primary use. "Place of primary use" means the street address representative of where a customer's use of mobile telecommunications services primarily occurs, which must be either the residential street address or the primary business street address of the customer and must also be located within the licensed service area of the home service provider. For purposes of determining the place of primary use, "customer" means the person or entity that contracts with the home service provider for mobile telecommunications services, or, if the end user of such services is not the contracting party, the person that is the end user of such services. The term "customer" does not include a reseller of mobile telecommunications services, or a serving carrier under an agreement to serve the customer outside the home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-24. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§7-F, as enacted by PL 2019, c. 401, Pt. B, §2, is repealed. Sec. G-25. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§8-C, as enacted by PL 2011, c. 655, Pt. PP, §1 and affected by §4, is repealed. Sec. G-26. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§9-D, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §15 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 9-D. Reseller. "Reseller," when used in relation to mobile telecommunications services, means a provider that purchases telecommunications services from another telecommunications service provider and then resells, uses as a component part of or integrates the purchased services into mobile telecommunications services. "Reseller" does not include a serving carrier with which a home service provider arranges for services to its customers outside the home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-27. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (4). Sec. G-28. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (7). Sec. G-29. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by amending subparagraph (14) to read: (14) The sale of repair parts used in the performance of repair services on telecommunications equipment as defined in section 2551, subsection 19 pursuant to an extended service contract that entitles the purchaser to specific benefits in the service of the telecommunications equipment for a specific duration; Sec. G-30. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§11, ¶B, as amended by PL 2025, c. 113, Pt. B, §1, is further amended by repealing subparagraph (15). Sec. G-31. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §§14 to 18 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §§14 to 18 and affected by §28, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: (4) The price received for labor or services used in installing or applying or repairing the property sold or fabricated , if separately charged or stated; Sec. G-32. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§14-D, as repealed by PL 2003, c. 673, Pt. V, §17 and affected by §29, is reenacted to read: 14-D. Serving carrier. "Serving carrier," when used in relation to mobile telecommunications services, means a facilities-based carrier providing mobile telecommunications services to a customer outside a home service provider's licensed service area. Sec. G-33. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §19 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §19 and affected by §28, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: 17-B. Taxable service. "Taxable service" means: A. The rental of living quarters in a hotel, rooming house or tourist or trailer camp; B. The transmission and distribution of electricity; C. The sale of an extended service contract on an automobile or truck that entitles the purchaser to specific benefits in the service of the automobile or truck for a specific duration; D. The sale of prepaid calling service; E. Cable and satellite television or radio services; F. Fabrication services; G. Telecommunications services; H. The installation, maintenance or repair of telecommunications equipment; I. Ancillary services; and J. Digital audiovisual and digital audio services. Sec. G-34. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-C is enacted to read: 17-C. Telecommunications equipment. "Telecommunications equipment" means any 2-way interactive communications device, system or process for transmitting or receiving signals and capable of exchanging audio, video, data or textual information. "Telecommunications equipment" includes all transmission media that are used or capable of being used in the provision of 2-way interactive communications, including, without limitation, copper wire, coaxial cable and optical fiber, except those transmission media designed and primarily used to transmit electricity. "Telecommunications equipment" does not include computers, except those components of a computer used primarily and directly as a 2-way interactive communications device capable of exchanging audio, video, data or textual information. Sec. G-35. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§17-D is enacted to read: 17-D. Telecommunications services. "Telecommunications services" means the electronic transmission, conveyance or routing of voice, data, audio, video or any other information or signals to a point or between or among points. "Telecommunications services" includes transmission, conveyance or routing in which computer processing applications are used to act on the form, code or protocol of the content for purposes of transmission, conveyance or routing without regard to whether the service is referred to as "Voice over Internet Protocol" services or is classified by the Federal Communications Commission as enhanced or value added. "Telecommunications services" does not include: A. Data processing and information services that allow data to be generated, acquired, stored, processed or retrieved and delivered by an electronic transmission to a purchaser when the purchaser's primary purpose for the underlying transaction is to obtain the processed data or information; B. Installation or maintenance of wiring or equipment on a customer's premises; C. Tangible personal property; D. Advertising, including, but not limited to, directory advertising; E. Billing and collection services provided to 3rd parties; F. Internet access service; G. Radio and television audio and video programming services, regardless of the medium, including the furnishing of transmission, conveyance and routing of those services by the programming service provider. Radio and television audio and video programming services include, but are not limited to, cable service as defined in 47 United States Code, Section 522(6) and audio and video programming services delivered by commercial mobile radio service providers as defined in 47 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 20.3; H. Ancillary services; or I. Digital products delivered electronically, including, but not limited to, software, music, video, reading materials or ringtones. Sec. G-36. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§22-A is enacted to read: 22-A. Vertical service. "Vertical service" means an ancillary service that is offered in connection with one or more telecommunications services and offers advanced calling features that allow customers to identify callers and to manage multiple calls and call connections. "Vertical service" includes conference bridging service. Sec. G-37. 36 MRSA §1752, sub-§23-A is enacted to read: 23-A. Voice mail service. "Voice mail service" means an ancillary service that enables the customer to store, send or receive recorded messages. "Voice mail service" does not include a vertical service that the customer may be required to have in order to use the voice mail service. Sec. G-38. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§9-I is enacted to read: 9-I. Fuel used at manufacturing facility. Ninety-five percent of the sale price of fabrication services for the production of fuel for use at a manufacturing facility. Sec. G-39. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§94, as amended by PL 2019, c. 401, Pt. B, §15, is repealed. Sec. G-40. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§116 is enacted to read: 116. Durable medical equipment; breast pumps. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of: A. Durable medical equipment for home use; and B. Breast pumps for home use. Sec. G-41. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§117 is enacted to read: 117. Mobility-enhancing equipment. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of mobility- enhancing equipment for home use or use in a motor vehicle. Sec. G-42. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§118 is enacted to read: 118. Fabrication services for resale. Beginning January 1, 2026, the production of tangible personal property through fabrication services if a sale to the consumer of that tangible personal property would be exempt or otherwise not subject to tax under this Part. Sec. G-43. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§119 is enacted to read: 119. International telecommunications service. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of international telecommunications service to a business for use directly in that business. Sec. G-44. 36 MRSA §1760, sub-§120 is enacted to read: 120. Interstate telecommunications service. Beginning January 1, 2026, sales of interstate telecommunications service to a business for use directly in that business. Sec. G-45. 36 MRSA §1819, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. H, §24 and affected by §29 and amended by c. 673, §23 and affected by §28, is further amended to read: 2. Sourcing for sales of tangible personal property and taxable services; generally. The sale of tangible personal property or a taxable service is sourced in this State pursuant to this subsection , except the sale of mobile telecommunications services, which is sourced under subsection 6 . Except as provided in subsections 3 to 5, the provisions of this subsection do not apply to the lease or rental of tangible personal property. A. When the tangible personal property or taxable service is received by the purchaser at a business location of the seller, the sale is sourced to that business location. B. When the tangible personal property or taxable service is not received by the purchaser at a business location of the seller, the sale is sourced to the location where receipt by the purchaser or the purchaser's donee occurs, including the location indicated by instructions for delivery to the purchaser or donee known to the seller. C. For a sale when paragraphs A and B do not apply, the sale is sourced to the location indicated by an address for the purchaser that is available from the business records of the seller that are maintained in the ordinary course of the seller's business when use of this address does not constitute bad faith. D. For a sale when paragraphs A to C do not apply, the sale is sourced to the location indicated by an address for the purchaser obtained during the consummation of the sale, including the address of a purchaser's payment instrument, if no other address is available, when use of this address does not constitute bad faith. E. When paragraphs A to D do not apply, including the circumstance in which the seller is without sufficient information to apply paragraphs A to D, the location is determined by the address from which tangible personal property was shipped, from which the tangible personal property or taxable service transferred electronically was first available for transmission by the seller or from which the service was provided, disregarding for these purposes any location that merely provided the digital transfer of the tangible personal property or taxable service sold. Sec. G-46. 36 MRSA §1819, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Sourcing for mobile telecommunications services. The sale of mobile telecommunications services is sourced in this State pursuant to this subsection. A. Mobile telecommunications services provided to a customer whose place of primary use is located in this State, the charges for which are billed by or for the customer's home service provider, are deemed to be provided at the customer's place of primary use. A home service provider is responsible for obtaining and maintaining a record of a customer's place of primary use. Subject to paragraph B and if the home service provider's reliance on the information provided by its customer is in good faith, the home service provider: (1) May rely on the applicable residential or business street address supplied by the home service provider's customer; and (2) May not be held liable for any additional taxes under this Part based on a different determination of the place of primary use. B. If the assessor determines that the address used by a home service provider as a customer's place of primary use does not meet the definition provided by section 1752, subsection 7-E, the assessor shall notify the customer in writing of that determination and provide the customer an opportunity to demonstrate that that address is the customer's place of primary use. If the customer fails to demonstrate to the assessor's satisfaction within 30 days from the time the customer receives notice from the assessor, or within another time period as the assessor may allow, that the address in question is the customer's place of primary use, the assessor shall provide the home service provider with the proper address to be used as the customer's place of primary use. The home service provider shall begin using the address provided by the assessor as the customer's place of primary use within 30 days from the date the home service provider receives notice of the assessor's determination. C. A home service provider is entitled to the hold harmless protections provided by Section 1 of the federal Mobile Telecommunications Sourcing Act, Public Law 106-252, 114 Stat. 626 (2000). D. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Part, otherwise nontaxable charges that are aggregated with and not separately stated from taxable mobile telecommunications charges are subject to taxation unless the home service provider can, to the satisfaction of the assessor, reasonably identify such charges from the home service provider's books and records kept in the regular course of its business. A customer may not rely upon the nontaxability of bundled services unless the customer's home service provider separately states the otherwise nontaxable services or the home service provider elects, after receiving written notice from the customer in the form required by the provider, to provide verifiable data based upon the home service provider's books and records that are kept in the regular course of its business and that reasonably identify the nontaxable charges. Sec. G-47. 36 MRSA c. 358, as amended, is repealed. Sec. G-48. Application. This Part applies to sales of tangible personal property and taxable services on or after January 1, 2026. PART H Sec. H-1. 36 MRSA §5122, sub-§2, ¶M-3 is enacted to read: M-3. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the amount in paragraph M-2, subparagraph (1), division (a) must be reduced by an amount equal to the total amount in paragraph M-2, subparagraph (1), division (a) multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income less the applicable amount, except that the numerator may not be less than zero, and the denominator of which is $50,000 in the case of a married individual filing a separate return and $100,000 in all other filing cases. The fraction contained in this paragraph may not produce a result that is more than one. The applicable amount must be adjusted for inflation in accordance with section 5403, subsection 10. For purposes of this paragraph, "applicable amount" means: (1) For individuals filing as single individuals, $125,000; (2) For individuals filing as heads of households, $187,500; (3) For individuals filing married joint returns or as surviving spouses, $250,000; or (4) For married individuals filing separate returns, 1/2 of the applicable amount under subparagraph (3); Sec. H-2. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §9, is further amended to read: 8. Personal exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2018 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5126-A, subsection 2, paragraphs A, B and C, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017; and Sec. H-3. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §10, is amended to read: 9. Dependent exemption tax credit amount. Beginning in 2024 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the dependent exemption tax credit under section 5219-SS, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023. If the credit amount, adjusted by application of the cost-of-living adjustment, is not a multiple of $5, any increase must be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. ; and Sec. H-4. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Income deduction for retirement plan benefits; applicable amount. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5122, subsection 2, paragraph M-3, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024. PART I Sec. I-1. 5 MRSA §1742, sub-§20-B is enacted to read: 20-B. Renewable energy credits; purchase, retirement and sale. To purchase, retire and sell renewable energy credits. Net proceeds from the purchase, retirement or sale of renewable energy credits must first be applied to achieve the State's obligation under section 1766-A to supply electricity used in state-owned buildings with 100% renewable resources. If the State generates more renewable energy credits than needed to fulfill the obligation under section 1766-A, the credits may be sold and the proceeds placed in a Lead by Example Program Other Special Revenue Funds account established pursuant to section 1742-H. For purposes of this subsection, "renewable energy credit" has the same meaning as in Title 35-A, section 3210, subsection 2, paragraph B-2. The Bureau of General Services shall adopt rules for the sale and purchase of renewable energy credits under this subsection; the administration of sale proceeds; the allocation and distribution of renewable energy credit proceeds; the reimbursement of renewable energy credits, including federal Internal Revenue Service elective pay reimbursements; and the administration of the Lead by Example Program established in section 1742-H. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in chapter 375, subchapter 2-A; Sec. I-2. 5 MRSA §1742-H is enacted to read: §1742-H. Bureau of General Services; Lead by Example Program 1. Program established. The Lead by Example Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services to consolidate responsibilities regarding statewide energy data, strategic energy purchases and the development of renewable energy projects and serve as a competitive, revolving grant program for state agency renewable energy and building efficiency projects, the purchase of electric vehicles, the construction of electric vehicle charging stations and initiatives that support maintenance, upgrades and upkeep of renewable energy systems. 2. Assistance and funding. The program may receive federal clean energy direct reimbursements, including under the federal Internal Revenue Service elective pay reimbursement program established under the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Public Law 117-169. All funds received must be placed in the same Other Special Revenue Funds account. PART J Sec. J-1. 4 MRSA §1610-R is enacted to read: §1610-R. Additional securities for capital construction, repairs and improvements and hazardous waste cleanup Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $28,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties. Sec. J-2. 4 MRSA §1610-S is enacted to read: §1610-S. Additional securities for correctional facilities Notwithstanding any limitation on the amount of securities that may be issued pursuant to section 1606, subsection 2, the authority may issue additional securities in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 outstanding at any one time for capital repairs and improvements to and construction of correctional facilities. Sec. J-3. Maine Governmental Facilities Authority; issuance of securities; state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 and Title 4, section 1610-R, and notwithstanding the limitation contained in Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 regarding the amount of securities that may be issued, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own name in an amount up to $28,000,000. Proceeds must be used for the purpose of paying the costs associated with capital repairs and improvements to and construction of state-owned facilities and hazardous waste cleanup on state-owned properties as designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. Sec. J-4. Maine Governmental Facilities Authority; issuance of securities; correctional facilities. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 and Title 4, section 1610-S, and notwithstanding the limitation contained in Title 4, section 1606, subsection 2 regarding the amount of securities that may be issued, the Maine Governmental Facilities Authority is authorized to issue securities in its own name in an amount up to $25,000,000. Proceeds must be used for the purpose of paying the costs associated with capital repairs and improvements to and construction of correctional facilities as designated by the Commissioner of Administrative and Financial Services. PART K Sec. K-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; lease- purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of motor vehicles for the Central Fleet Management Division. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $13,500,000 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 6 years in duration. The interest rate may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category allocations in the Central Fleet Management Division account. PART L Sec. L-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; Statewide Radio Network System Reserve Fund; lease-purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of hardware, software and systems to support the operations of the Statewide Radio Network System Reserve Fund, established in Title 5, section 1520, specifically for purchasing portables, ongoing upgrades of tower hardware and the purchase of equipment in support of tower maintenance. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $3,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 7 years in duration. The interest rate on each financing agreement may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology accounts. PART M Sec. M-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services; lease- purchase authorization. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for improvements to the State's technology infrastructure and data centers; purchase of enterprise software; modernization of databases, storage and other components; and improved security of personally identifiable information and other confidential data. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-26 and $8,000,000 in fiscal year 2026-27 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 7 years in duration. The interest rate on each financing agreement may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Office of Information Technology accounts. PART N Sec. N-1. 5 MRSA §1591, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 12, Pt. GGGG, §2, is amended to read: 1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services. The Department of Administrative and Financial Services must apply: A. Any balance remaining in the Salary Plan program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and B. Any balance remaining in the General Fund Capital, Construction, Repairs, Improvements - Administrative program in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year.; C. Any balance remaining in the Debt Service - Government Facilities Authority program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year; and D. Any balance remaining in the Central Administrative Applications program, General Fund account in the Department of Administrative and Financial Services at the end of any fiscal year to be carried forward for the next fiscal year. PART O Sec. O-1. State Controller; post-closing. The State Controller is authorized to keep open the official system of general accounts of State Government for fiscal year 2024- 25 in order to make post-closing entries and adjustments to carry out the provisions of this Act. Sec. O-2. Retroactivity. This Part applies retroactively to June 30, 2025. PART P Sec. P-1. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 276, §1, is repealed. Sec. P-2. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§1-A is enacted to read: 1-A. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Hospital" means: (1) An acute care institution licensed and operating in this State as a hospital under section 1811 or the parent of such an institution; or (2) A hospital subsidiary or hospital affiliate in the State that provides medical services or medically related diagnostic and laboratory services or engages in ancillary activities supporting those services. B. "340B contract pharmacy" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 5. C. "340B drug" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 6. D. "340B entity" has the same meaning as in Title 24-A, section 7752, subsection 7. Sec. P-3. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Additional reporting by hospitals on participation in federal 340B drug program. In addition to any report required pursuant to subsection 2, beginning July 1, 2026, each hospital participating in the 340B program shall provide an annual report to the Maine Health Data Organization. The Maine Health Data Organization shall post the report on its publicly accessible website. Each hospital shall report in a standardized format, as agreed upon by the Maine Health Data Organization and the hospital, and include, at a minimum, the following information in the report: A. The hospital's national provider identification number; B. The name of the hospital; C. The address of the hospital for the purpose of accepting service of process; D. The classification of the hospital; E. The aggregated acquisition cost for the prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program; F. The aggregated payment amount received for the prescription drugs obtained under the 340B program and dispensed to patients; G. The number of pricing units dispensed or administered for prescription drugs described in paragraph F; H. The aggregated payments made: (1) To 340B contract pharmacies to dispense 340B drugs; (2) To any other entity that is not the 340B entity and is not a 340B contract pharmacy for managing any aspect of the hospital's 340B program; and (3) For all other expenses related to administering the 340B program; and I. The number of claims for prescription drugs described in paragraph H. The information required under this subsection must be reported by payor type, including commercial insurance, medical assistance, the MaineCare program and Medicare as required by the Maine Health Data Organization. The information for paragraphs E to G must also be reported at the National Drug Code level for the 50 most frequently dispensed prescription drugs by the hospital under the 340B program. The information must include all physician-administered and physician-dispensed prescription drugs. Data submitted must also include prescription drugs dispensed by outpatient facilities that are identified as child facilities under the 340B program based on their inclusion on a hospital's Medicare cost report. Sec. P-4. 22 MRSA §1728, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 276, §1, is amended to read: 3. Reporting. The Maine Health Data Organization shall produce and post on its publicly accessible website a report that includes a summary of the aggregate information received from hospitals required to report under subsection 2 and subsection 2-A . The Maine Health Data Organization shall submit the report required by this subsection to the Office of Affordable Health Care, as established in Title 5, section 3122, the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board, as established in Title 5, section 12004-G, subsection 14-I, and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health data reporting and prescription drug matters. Sec. P-5. 24-A MRSA c. 103 is enacted to read: CHAPTER 103 PROTECT HEALTH CARE FOR RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES ACT §7751. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as "the Protect Health Care for Rural and Underserved Communities Act." §7752. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. 1. Health insurance issuer. "Health insurance issuer" has the same meaning as "carrier" as defined in section 4301-A, subsection 3. 2. Manufacturer. "Manufacturer" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 19. 3. Pharmacy. "Pharmacy" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 24. 4. Pharmacy benefits manager. "Pharmacy benefits manager" has the same meaning as in section 4347, subsection 17. 5. 340B contract pharmacy. "340B contract pharmacy" means a pharmacy that has a contract with a 340B entity to receive and dispense 340B drugs to the 340B entity's patients on behalf of the 340B entity. For the purposes of this chapter, a record of a current 340B contract pharmacy relationship between the 340B entity and the 340B contract pharmacy that is on the 340B United States Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Pharmacy Affairs 340B Information System website, or such publicly accessible successor website maintained by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, is prima facie evidence of such a contract. 6. 340B drug. "340B drug" means a drug that is purchased or eligible for purchase under Section 340B of the federal Public Health Service Act, 42 United States Code, Section 256b(a)(3). 7. 340B entity. "340B entity" means an entity participating or authorized to participate in the federal 340B drug discount program, as described in 42 United States Code, Section 256b, including its pharmacy, or any pharmacy contracted with the participating entity to dispense drugs purchased through the federal 340B drug discount program. §7753. Prohibition of certain discriminatory actions by manufacturer or agent related to 340B entities 1. Interference with acquisition or delivery of 340B drugs prohibited. A manufacturer or its agent may not deny, restrict, prohibit or otherwise interfere with, either directly or indirectly, the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B contract pharmacy on behalf of a 340B entity unless receipt of that 340B drug is prohibited by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 2. Submission of claims or utilization data prohibited. A manufacturer or its agent may not, either directly or indirectly, require a 340B entity to submit any claims or utilization data as a condition for allowing the acquisition of a 340B drug by, or delivery of a 340B drug to, a 340B entity unless the claims or utilization data sharing is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. 3. Other interference prohibited. A manufacturer may not otherwise interfere directly or indirectly with a 340B entity unless expressly authorized by the United States Department of Health and Human Services. §7754. Prohibition of certain discriminatory actions with respect to reimbursement of 340B entities With respect to reimbursement of a 340B entity for 340B drugs, a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor or agent may not: 1. Reimbursement at lower rate prohibited. Reimburse a 340B entity for 340B drugs at a rate lower than that paid for the same drug to entities that are not 340B entities or lower the reimbursement amount for a claim on the basis that the claim is for a 340B drug; 2. Imposition of different terms and conditions prohibited. Impose any terms or conditions on any 340B entity that differ from such terms or conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities or pharmacies that are not 340B contract pharmacies because it is a 340B entity including, without limitation: A. Fees, charges, clawbacks or other adjustments or assessments. For purposes of this paragraph, "other adjustment or assessment" includes, without limitation, placing any additional requirements, restrictions or burdens upon the 340B entity that result in administrative costs or fees to the 340B entity that are not placed upon entities that are not 340B entities, including affiliate pharmacies of the health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor; B. Dispensing fees that are less than the dispensing fees for entities that are not 340B entities or pharmacies that are not 340B contract pharmacies; C. Restrictions or requirements regarding participation in standard or preferred pharmacy networks; D. Requirements relating to inventory management systems or to the frequency or scope of audits; E. Requirements that a claim for a drug dispensed by a pharmacy include any identification, billing modifier, attestation or other indication that a drug is a 340B drug in order to be processed or submitted or reimbursed unless it is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Department of Health and Human Services for the administration of the MaineCare program; or F. Any other restrictions, conditions, practices or policies that are not imposed on entities that are not 340B entities; 3. Reversal, resubmission or clarification of claims prohibited. Require a 340B entity to reverse, resubmit or clarify a claim after the initial adjudication unless these actions are in the normal course of pharmacy business and are not related to 340B drug pricing; 4. Discrimination against 340B entity that interferes with patient choice. Discriminate against a 340B entity in a manner that prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive 340B drugs from the 340B entity, including the administration of the drugs. For purposes of this subsection, it is considered a discriminatory practice that prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive drugs at a 340B entity if a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor places any additional requirements, restrictions or burdens upon the 340B entity that differ from the terms and conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities that result in administrative costs or fees to the 340B entity, including, but not limited to, requiring a claim for a drug dispensed by a pharmacy to include any identification, billing modifier, attestation or other indication that a drug is a 340B drug in order to be processed or resubmitted unless it is required by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services or the Department of Health and Human Services for the administration of the MaineCare program; 5. Discrimination against 340B entity that interferes with patient choice of delivery method. Include any other provision in a contract between a health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor and a 340B entity that differs from the terms and conditions applied to entities that are not 340B entities that discriminates against the 340B entity that participates in the 340B program or prevents or interferes with a patient's choice to receive a 340B drug from a 340B entity, whether by direct administration, in-person dispensing, direct delivery, mail or other form of shipment; 6. Restrictions or additional charges prohibited. Place a restriction or additional charge on a patient who chooses to receive 340B drugs from a 340B entity if the restriction or additional charge differs from the terms and conditions applied when patients choose to receive drugs that are not 340B drugs from an entity that is not a 340B entity or from a pharmacy that is not a 340B contract pharmacy; 7. Submission of data pertaining to ingredient costs or pricing of 340B drugs prohibited. Require or compel the submission of ingredient costs or pricing data pertaining to 340B drugs from a 340B entity to any health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor; or 8. Exclusion from pharmacy network prohibited. Exclude any 340B entity from the health insurance issuer, pharmacy benefits manager or other 3rd-party payor network on the basis that the 340B entity dispenses 340B drugs or refuse to contract with a 340B entity for reasons other than those that apply equally to entities that are not 340B entities. This section may not be construed to limit a health insurance issuer's ability to use certain preferred pharmacies or develop networks of preferred pharmacies as long as a health insurance issuer's decision is not based on an entity's status as a 340B entity. §7755. MaineCare program not affected This chapter does not apply to the MaineCare program as a payor when the MaineCare program provides reimbursement for covered outpatient drugs as defined in 42 United States Code, Section 1396r-8(k)(2). §7756. Contracting under 340B program As permitted under federal law and regulation, a 340B entity shall, to the extent possible, contract with a 340B contract pharmacy that is located in this State. §7757. Enforcement 1. Enforcement; violation. Notwithstanding section 12-A, a violation of this chapter is subject to enforcement under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act, including any of the remedies provided for in that Act. A violation is committed each time a prohibited act under this chapter occurs. An investigation of a violation by a manufacturer may include a wholesaler or 3rd party that may possess evidence supporting that investigation. 2. Exemption from enforcement. The limited distribution of a drug required under 21 United States Code, Section 355-1 is not a violation of this chapter. §7758. Federal preemption; statutory construction 1. No less restrictive than federal law. This chapter may not be construed or applied to be less restrictive than federal law for a person or entity regulated by this chapter. 2. No conflict with federal law and regulation or other laws of this State. This chapter may not be construed or applied in any manner that conflicts with: A. Applicable federal law and related regulations; or B. Other laws of this State if the law is compatible with applicable federal law. PART Q Sec. Q-1. 36 MRSA §5219-SS, sub-§4, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §6, is further amended to read: 4. Refundability; phase-out. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2024, the credit allowed by this section may not reduce the tax otherwise due under this Part to less than zero. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2024, the credit allowed under subsections 1, 1-A, 3 and 3-A , as increased by subsection 5 for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, is refundable. The amount of the credit allowed by this section must be reduced, but not below zero, by $7.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 in the case of a joint return and $200,000 in any other case. For tax years beginning before January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section must be reduced, but not below zero, by $7.50 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds $400,000 in the case of a joint return and $200,000 in any other case. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the amount of the credit allowed by this section, as increased by subsection 5, must be reduced, but not below zero, by $20 for each $500 or fraction thereof by which the taxpayer's Maine adjusted gross income exceeds: A. For a single individual, $100,000; B. For an individual filing as a head of household, $125,000; C. For individuals filing married joint returns or surviving spouses, $150,000; and D. For a married individual filing a separate return, 1/2 of the applicable amount under paragraph C. Sec. Q-2. 36 MRSA §5219-SS, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Increased credit for qualifying children and dependents under 6 years of age. For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, the credit amount allowed in subsections 1, 1-A, 2, 2-A, 3 and 3-A for each qualifying child and dependent who has not attained 6 years of age before the end of the taxable year is multiplied by 2. Sec. Q-3. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§8, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §9, is further amended to read: 8. Personal exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2018 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5126-A, subsection 2, paragraphs A, B and C, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2017; and Sec. Q-4. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§9, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. ZZZ, §10, is amended to read: 9. Dependent exemption tax credit amount. Beginning in 2024 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the dependent exemption tax credit under section 5219-SS, except that for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2023. If the credit amount, adjusted by application of the cost-of-living adjustment, is not a multiple of $5, any increase must be rounded to the next lowest multiple of $5. ; and Sec. Q-5. 36 MRSA §5403, sub-§10 is enacted to read: 10. Dependent exemption phase-out. Beginning in 2025 and each year thereafter, by the dollar amount of the applicable amounts specified in section 5219-SS, subsection 4, paragraphs A, B and C, except that, for the purposes of this subsection, notwithstanding section 5402, subsection 1-B, the "cost-of-living adjustment" is the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30th of the preceding calendar year divided by the Chained Consumer Price Index for the 12-month period ending June 30, 2024. PART R Sec. R-1. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶P, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §4, is further amended to read: P. Detectives in the employment of the Office of the Attorney General on July 1, 2020 who elect to participate in the 1998 Special Plan or hired thereafter; and Sec. R-2. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶Q, as amended by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. IIII, §1, is further amended to read: Q. Until July 31, 2024, civilian employees whose job responsibilities include the handling, examination or analysis of digital or physical evidence in the employment of the Department of Public Safety, Maine State Police Crime Laboratory or computer crimes unit on October 1, 2021 or hired thereafter. ; and Sec. R-3. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§1, ¶R is enacted to read: R. Persons in the employment of the Department of Health and Human Services on October 1, 2025 or hired thereafter who have the job classification of Mental Health Worker I, Mental Health Worker II, Mental Health Worker III or Mental Health Worker IV. Sec. R-4. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§2, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §6, is further amended to read: 2. Qualification for benefits. A member employed in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; and any employee identified in subsection 1, paragraph L, qualifies for a service retirement benefit if that member either: A. Is at least 55 years of age and has completed at least 10 years of creditable service under the 1998 Special Plan in any one or a combination of the capacities; or B. Has completed at least 25 years of creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, whether or not the creditable service included in determining that the 25-year requirement has been met was earned under the 1998 Special Plan or prior to its establishment. Sec. R-5. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§3, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (1) to read: (1) Service credit purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions following termination of service is included only to the extent that time to which the refund relates was served after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1. Service credit may be purchased for service by an employee identified in subsection 1, paragraphs L and , M and R regardless of when performed; and Sec. R-6. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶A, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §8, is further amended to read: A. If all of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; if service credit was purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R; or if service credit was purchased by other than the repayment of an earlier refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , the benefit must be computed as provided in section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. (1) If the member had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B. (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit under subsection 2, paragraph B must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-7. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶B, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §9, is further amended to read: B. Except as provided in paragraphs D, E and , F and G , if some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R and some part of the member's creditable service in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1 was earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , then the member's service retirement benefit must be computed in segments and the amount of the member's service retirement benefit is the sum of the segments. The segments must be computed as follows: (1) The segment or, if the member served in more than one of the capacities specified in subsection 1 and the benefits related to the capacities are not interchangeable under section 17856, segments that reflect creditable service earned before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service before July 1, 1998, for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R in a capacity or capacities specified in subsection 1 or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved before July 1, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A to H; before January 1, 2000 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; before January 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; before July 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; before July 1, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and before October 1, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and before October 1, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the amount of the segment or segments must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3-A; and (2) The segment that reflects creditable service earned after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R or purchased by repayment of an earlier refund of accumulated contributions for service after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R in any one or a combination of the capacities specified in subsection 1, or purchased by other than the repayment of a refund and eligibility to make the purchase of the service credit, including, but not limited to, service credit for military service, was achieved after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q ; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A. If the member is qualified under subsection 2, paragraph B and: (a) Had 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced in the manner provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (b) Had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the segment amount must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-8. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§4, ¶G is enacted to read: G. The service retirement benefit of a member to whom subsection 1, paragraph R applies and who qualifies for service retirement benefits under subsection 2 must be computed under section 17852, subsection 1, paragraph A on the basis of all of the member's creditable service in the capacity specified in subsection 1, paragraph R, regardless of when that creditable service was earned, except that for a member qualifying under subsection 2, paragraph B: (1) If the member had 10 years of service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced as provided in section 17852, subsection 3, paragraphs A and B for each year the member's age precedes 55 years of age; or (2) If the member had fewer than 10 years of creditable service on July 1, 1993, the benefit must be reduced by 6% for each year that the member's age precedes 55 years of age. Sec. R-9. 5 MRSA §17851-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2021, c. 474, §10, is further amended to read: 5. Contributions. Notwithstanding any other provision of subchapter 3 to the contrary , after June 30, 1998 and before September 1, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs A and B; after June 30, 1998 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs C to H; after December 31, 1999 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs I to K; after December 31, 2001 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph L; after June 30, 2002 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph M; after June 30, 2020 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraphs N to P; and after September 30, 2021 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph Q; and after September 30, 2025 for employees identified in subsection 1, paragraph R , a member in the capacities specified in subsection 1 must contribute to the State Employee and Teacher Retirement Program or have pick-up contributions made at the rate of 8.65% of earnable compensation until the member has completed 25 years of creditable service as provided in this section and at the rate of 7.65% thereafter. PART S Sec. S-1. 7 MRSA §164, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Funding. A separate, nonlapsing, interest-bearing account, administered by the department, is established in the department within the Bureau of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources to support public-private partnerships to carry out the purposes of the program. The account consists of money appropriated or allocated to the account or received from any private or public source. PART T Sec. T-1. 7 MRSA §2188, 2nd ¶, as enacted by PL 1999, c. 84, §3, is amended to read: The fee for an original or renewal annual license may not exceed $75 $180 . PART U Sec. U-1. 12 MRSA §685, as amended by PL 2011, c. 682, §9, is further amended by enacting at the end a new paragraph to read: A dedicated account is established for the commission. This dedicated account is authorized to accept funding for commission-related activities, including surcharges for digital and online fee payments. PART V Sec. V-1. 22 MRSA §20-A, sub-§3, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. AAAA, §1, is amended to read: A. All money received by the State in accordance with Title 36, section 4641-B, subsection 4-B, paragraph E-1 and, beginning with fiscal year 2026-27, Title 36, section 4641-B, subsection 4-B, paragraph E-2 ; Sec. V-2. 30-A MRSA §4773 is enacted to read: §4773. Housing Production Fund The Housing Production Fund, referred to in this section as "the fund," is established as a nonlapsing fund under the jurisdiction and control of the Maine State Housing Authority. The fund is funded by revenue from Title 36, section 4641-A, subsection 1, paragraph A. Funds in the fund must be used by the authority to support the federal low- income housing tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the authority's rural affordable rental housing program and affordable homeownership program. Sec. V-3. 36 MRSA §4641-A, sub-§1, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. I, §3 and affected by §15, is amended to read: A. The rate of the tax is $2.20 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the property transferred. When the value of the property being transferred exceeds $1,000,000, an additional tax at the rate of $3.80 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the property transferred that exceeds $1,000,000 is imposed. Sec. V-4. 36 MRSA §4641-A, sub-§2, ¶A, as enacted by PL 2001, c. 559, Pt. I, §3 and affected by §15, is amended to read: A. The For property owned by the entity and located in this State, the rate of the tax is $2.20 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the real property owned by the entity and located in this State transferred . When the value of the property being transferred exceeds $1,000,000, an additional tax at the rate of $3.80 for each $500 or fractional part of $500 of the value of the real property transferred that exceeds $1,000,000 is imposed. Sec. V-5. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-1, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 412, Pt. AAAA, §3, is amended to read: E-1. In fiscal year 2025-26 and each fiscal year thereafter , the Treasurer of State shall credit the revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to section 4641-A, subsection 1 in accordance with this paragraph. (1) At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Maine State Housing Authority shall certify to the Treasurer of State the amount that is necessary and sufficient to meet the authority's obligations relating to bonds issued or planned to be issued by the authority under Title 30-A, section 4864. (2) On a monthly basis, the Treasurer of State shall apply 50% of the revenues in accordance with this subparagraph. The Treasurer of State shall first pay revenues available under this subparagraph to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Maine Energy, Housing and Economic Recovery Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4863, until the amount paid equals the amount certified by the Maine State Housing Authority under subparagraph (1), after which the Treasurer of State shall credit 1/2 of any remaining revenues available under this subparagraph to the General Fund and 1/2 of any remaining revenues available under this subparagraph to the Housing First Fund established in Title 22, section 20-A, subsection 2. (3) On a monthly basis, the Treasurer of State shall credit 50% of the revenues to the Maine State Housing Authority. The Maine State Housing Authority shall deposit the funds received pursuant to this subparagraph in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created in Title 30-A, section 4853. Beginning July 1, 2025, the Maine State Housing Authority shall use 25% of funds transferred to the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund under this subparagraph to support the creation of new housing units, through new construction or adaptive reuse, that are affordable to low-income households. Sec. V-6. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-2 is enacted to read: E-2. In fiscal year 2026-27 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Treasurer of State shall credit the revenues derived from the tax imposed pursuant to section 4641-A, subsection 1 in accordance with this paragraph. (1) At the beginning of the fiscal year, the Maine State Housing Authority shall certify to the Treasurer of State the amount that is necessary and sufficient to meet the authority's obligations relating to bonds issued or planned to be issued by the authority under Title 30-A, section 4864. (2) After reducing the revenue amount by the amount certified pursuant to subparagraph (1), on a monthly basis, of the remaining revenue, the Treasurer of State shall: (a) Pay 18% to the Department of Health and Human Services, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing First Fund established in Title 22, section 20-A, subsection 2; (b) Pay 32% to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund created in Title 30-A, section 4853; (c) Pay 30% to the Maine State Housing Authority, which shall deposit the funds in the Housing Production Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4773 to support the federal low-income housing tax credit as provided in Section 42 of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the authority's rural affordable rental housing program and affordable homeownership program; and (d) Deposit 20% in the General Fund. Sec. V-7. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§20, as amended by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. E, §3 and affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14, is further amended to read: 20. Controlling interests. Transfers of controlling interests in an entity with a fee interest in real property if the transfer of the real property would qualify for exemption if accomplished by deed of the real property between the parties to the transfer of the controlling interest; and Sec. V-8. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§21, as enacted by PL 2017, c. 402, Pt. E, §4 and affected by PL 2019, c. 417, Pt. B, §14, is amended to read: 21. Transfers pursuant to transfer on death deed. Any transfer of real property effectuated by a transfer on death deed pursuant to Title 18-C, Article 6, Part 4. ; and Sec. V-9. 36 MRSA §4641-C, sub-§22 is enacted to read: 22. Purchases by first-time home buyers participating in certain mortgage loan programs. Deeds to property to purchasers who receive financial assistance through the Maine State Housing Authority's first-time home-buyer mortgage loan programs. The exemption under this subsection applies to both the buyer and the seller. Sec. V-10. Effective date. This Part takes effect November 1, 2025. PART W Sec. W-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Community-based Greenhouse - Bureau of Agriculture Other Special Revenue Funds account. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $500,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, Community-based Greenhouse - Bureau of Agriculture Other Special Revenue Funds account for one-time funding for grants for durable greenhouse structures, including glass and polycarbonate structures, and associated siting and installation costs to schools, community centers and other eligible public entities as determined by the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry for shared and educational uses and to enhance community-based opportunities for food production. PART X Sec. X-1. 22 MRSA §3024, first ¶, as amended by PL 2017, c. 284, Pt. EEE, §1, is further amended to read: The salary of the Chief Medical Examiner of the State must be set by the Governor. Other nonsalaried medical examiners and nonsalaried medicolegal death investigators, upon the submission of their completed report to the Chief Medical Examiner, must be paid a fee of up to $100 $150 for an inspection and view and are entitled to receive travel expenses to be calculated at the mileage rate currently paid to state employees pursuant to Title 5, section 8. An additional fee of $50 may be authorized by the Chief Medical Examiner for payment to other nonsalaried medical examiners and nonsalaried medicolegal death investigators for visits to death scenes other than hospitals. Sec. X-2. 22 MRSA §3024, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2013, c. 113, §3, is further amended to read: The Chief Medical Examiner may, in an unusual circumstance as determined by the Chief Medical Examiner, prescribe a special fee for the service of a medical examiner or medicolegal death investigator or for any consultant service the Chief Medical Examiner determines necessary. A special fee prescribed by the Chief Medical Examiner under this paragraph may not include a fee for a standard blood, urine or vitreous collection. PART Y Sec. Y-1. Transfer to Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $1,250,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Office of the Commissioner - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Other Special Revenue Funds account for the purpose of funding unmet capital construction and repair needs for state dams. PART Z Sec. Z-1. 34-A MRSA §1403, sub-§8, ¶C, as enacted by PL 1989, c. 127, §3, is amended to read: C. The commissioner may contract with the Attorney General of the United States or officer designated by the Congress for the care, custody, subsistence, education, treatment and training of any prisoner or juvenile accepted under this section. All sums paid pursuant to contracts authorized by this section shall accrue to the General Fund subsection . (1) Except as provided in subparagraph (2), all sums paid pursuant to contracts authorized by this paragraph must accrue to the General Fund. (2) Sums paid by the United States Department of Justice, United States Marshals Service pursuant to a contract authorized by this paragraph must accrue to the department for deposit into the client benefit welfare accounts at the department's correctional facilities. Sums accrued to the department under this paragraph may not exceed $250,000 each fiscal year. Any sums paid pursuant to contracts under this subparagraph in excess of $250,000 each fiscal year must accrue to the General Fund. PART AA Sec. AA-1. Department of Corrections; transfer of funds for overtime expenses. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Corrections, by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, may transfer funds in the Personal Services, All Other or Capital Expenditures line categories between accounts within the same fund for the purposes of paying overtime expenses in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART BB Sec. BB-1. Transfers and adjustments to position count; Department of Corrections. The Commissioner of Corrections shall review the current organizational structure of the Department of Corrections to improve organizational efficiency and cost- effectiveness and shall recommend to the State Budget Officer transfers of positions and available balances. In accordance with the requirements of this section and notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Budget Officer shall transfer the position counts and available balances by financial order, in accordance with the recommendations of the commissioner, from July 1st to December 1st of each fiscal year of the 2026-2027 biennium. Position adjustments made after December 1st and on or before June 30th of each fiscal year may not be considered an adjustment to position count or appropriations. The transfer and adjustment authorized by this section must comply with the requirements of the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585. Any transfer or adjustment pursuant to this section that would result in a program or mission change or facility closure must be reported by the Bureau of the Budget to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice and public safety matters for review before the associated financial order is submitted to the Governor for approval; these transfers are considered adjustments to authorized position count, appropriations and allocations. PART CC Sec. CC-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Corrections. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Corrections is authorized to transfer the available balances of appropriations and allocations in the Personal Services line category in the Long Creek Youth Development Center program after all salary, benefit and other obligations have been met to the All Other line category of the program in order to fund juvenile community programs and services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART DD Sec. DD-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Corrections, Administration - Corrections. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $3,661,559 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Corrections, Administration - Corrections, Other Special Revenue Funds account for one-time implementation costs of the offender management system. PART EE Sec. EE-1. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶C, as amended by PL 2017, c. 235, §6 and affected by §41, is further amended to read: C. Report and pay $75,000 in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the National Board Certification Scholarship Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Education; and Sec. EE-2. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶D, as amended by PL 2021, c. 694, §1 and affected by §4, is further amended to read: D. Report and pay in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the National Board Certification Salary Supplement Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the Department of Education an amount sufficient to fund all salary supplements for national board- certified teachers as described in section 13013-A, subsections 1 and 2. If the fees are insufficient to fully fund the annual national board certification salary supplements, general purpose aid must be appropriated to fund the balance. ; and Sec. EE-3. 20-A MRSA §13007, sub-§2, ¶E is enacted to read: E. Report and pay in each fiscal year from fees collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Treasurer of State to be credited to the Higher Education Administrative Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department established under section 10017 an amount sufficient to fund annual dues of the New England Board of Higher Education established under Title 5, section 12004-K, subsection 2. PART FF Sec. FF-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2025-26. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2025-26 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. FF-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2026-27. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2026-27 only, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $750,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been made, to the All Other line category in order to fund temporary clerk services, marshal services contracts, guardians ad litem, interpreters and mental health services. These amounts may be transferred by financial order on the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART GG Sec. GG-1. Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices; Maine Clean Election Act program; General Fund transfer to Maine Clean Election Fund. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 21-A, section 1124, subsection 2, paragraph B, the State Controller shall transfer $3,000,000, currently authorized to be transferred on or before January 1, 2027, from the General Fund to the Maine Clean Election Fund on or before July 1, 2026. PART HH Sec. HH-1. Rename Learning Systems Team program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Learning Systems Team program within the Department of Education is renamed the Federal Programs Team program. PART II Sec. II-1. 36 MRSA §2892, 2nd ¶, as amended by PL 2025, c. 2, Pt. II, §3, is further amended to read: For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2004, a tax is imposed annually against each hospital in the State. The tax is equal to 2.23% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's taxable year. Beginning January 1, 2025, the tax for acute care hospitals , psychiatric hospitals except for the Riverview Psychiatric Center and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center and rehabilitation hospitals is equal to 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022. Beginning January 1, 2025, the tax does not apply to critical access hospitals. For the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2002. For the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2003. For state fiscal years beginning on or after July 1, 2006 but before July 1, 2008, the hospital's taxable year is the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2004. Sec. II-2. 36 MRSA §2893, sub-§2-A, ¶C, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. JJ, §5, is amended to read: C. For a facility licensed as a psychiatric hospital by the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to Title 22, section 1817, except the Riverview Psychiatric Center and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center, an amount equal to 2.23% 3.25% of the hospital's net operating revenue as identified in the hospital's audited financial statement for the hospital's fiscal year that ended during calendar year 2022 multiplied by one-half on or before May 15, 2025 . Sec. II-3. Form and timing of payments by private psychiatric hospitals. A psychiatric hospital subject to the tax imposed by the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, chapter 377 shall submit to the assessor a return on a form prescribed and furnished by the assessor and pay the tax by the 30th day following the effective date of this Part. Any amounts paid to the assessor pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2893, subsection 2-A, paragraph C between January 1, 2025 and the effective date of this Act must be deducted from the total amount owed by the hospital pursuant to that paragraph. Sec. II-4. Supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. The Department of Health and Human Services, from the amounts appropriated and allocated, shall determine a consistent and reasonable allocation method to distribute supplemental payments to private psychiatric hospitals. Total payment amounts may not exceed the lower of the amount appropriated for supplemental payments to psychiatric hospitals by this Act and the amount by which any payment would cause the department to exceed allowable aggregate upper payment limits as determined by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. These payments must be allocated based on a consistent allocation method subject to United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approval from total supplemental pool amounts as follows: 1. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 as the result of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for twice-annual supplemental payments in those fiscal years; and 2. A supplemental pool amount based on the tax owed by psychiatric hospitals in fiscal year 2024-25 as the result of the retroactive application of the incremental increase in the hospital tax rate imposed by this Part, for a one-time supplemental payment in fiscal year 2025-26. Supplemental payments must continue until implementation of reimbursement reform for psychiatric hospitals, at which point the supplemental payments must be discontinued and the associated spending must be invested in direct reimbursement for inpatient and outpatient psychiatric hospital services. Sec. II-5. Federal approval. The Department of Health and Human Services shall submit to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services any state plan amendments or waivers determined necessary in order to accomplish the purposes of this Part. Sec. II-6. Retroactivity. Those sections of this Part that amend the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 36, section 2892 and section 2893, subsection 2-A, paragraph C apply retroactively to January 1, 2025. PART JJ Sec. JJ-1. Attrition savings. Notwithstanding Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part H or any other provision of law to the contrary, the attrition rate for the 2026-2027 biennium is 6% for judicial branch and executive branch departments and agencies only. The attrition rate for subsequent biennia is 1.6%. Sec. JJ-2. Calculation and transfer; attrition savings. The State Budget Officer shall calculate the amount of the savings in section 3 that applies against each General Fund account for all executive branch departments and agencies statewide and shall transfer the amounts by financial order upon the approval of the Governor. These transfers are considered adjustments to appropriations in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27. The State Budget Officer shall submit to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs a report of the transferred amounts no later than October 1, 2025. Sec. JJ-3. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made. ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Executive Branch Departments and Independent Agencies - Statewide 0017 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect additional savings from an increase in the attrition rate from 5% to 6%. This savings is in addition to the savings pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 2 from recognizing an increase in attrition from 1.6% to 5%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($5,686,312) ($5,889,423) JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT Courts - Supreme, Superior and District 0063 Initiative: Reduces funding to reflect additional savings from an increase in the attrition rate from 5% to 6%. This savings is in addition to the savings pursuant to Public Law 2025, chapter 2 from recognizing an increase in attrition from 1.6% to 5%. GENERAL FUND 2025-26 2026-27 Personal Services ($617,683) ($629,678) __________ __________ GENERAL FUND TOTAL ($617,683) ($629,678) JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($617,683) ($629,678) __________ __________ DEPARTMENT TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($617,683) ($629,678) SECTION TOTALS 2025-26 2026-27 GENERAL FUND ($6,303,995) ($6,519,101) __________ __________ SECTION TOTAL - ALL FUNDS ($6,303,995) ($6,519,101) PART KK Sec. KK-1. Transfer; Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools and Preschool Special Education Program Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $21,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Education, General Purpose Aid for Local Schools program, General Fund account, All Other line category to the Department of Education, Preschool Special Education Program Fund, General Fund account, All Other line category. PART LL Sec. LL-1. Lapsed balances; Legislature; June 30, 2026. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,128,587 of unencumbered balance forward from the Legislature program, General Fund carrying account, Personal Services line category within the Legislature lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. Sec. LL-2. Lapsed balances; Legislature; June 30, 2027. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,152,225 of unencumbered balance forward from the Legislature program, General Fund carrying account, Personal Services line category within the Legislature lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2027. PART MM Sec. MM-1. Fiscal year 2024-25 year-end unappropriated surplus; 5th priority transfer. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, as the next priority after the transfers authorized pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, sections 1507 and 1511, the transfer of $2,500,000 for the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital pursuant to Title 5, section 1536 and the transfers to the Retiree Health Insurance Internal Service Fund pursuant to Title 5, section 1519 and after all required deductions of appropriations, budgeted financial commitments and adjustments considered necessary by the State Controller have been made, the State Controller shall transfer up to $24,000,000 from the available balance of the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the MaineCare Stabilization Fund established in Title 22, section 3174-KK. PART NN Sec. NN-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $1,376,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection, Maine Ground and Surface Waters Clean-up and Response Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account to support Capital Expenditures. PART OO Sec. OO-1. Personal Services balances; Maine Health Data Organization; transfers authorized. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Maine Health Data Organization is authorized to transfer up to $300,000 in each fiscal year of available balances of Personal Services allocations after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category in the Maine Health Data Organization Other Special Revenue Funds account. PART PP Sec. PP-1. Transfer from General Fund unappropriated surplus; Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $3,000,000 from the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund to the Maine State Housing Authority, Housing Authority - State, Other Special Revenue Funds account to support a manufactured home and mobile home park preservation and assistance program. Program funds must be prioritized for the purpose of maintaining housing affordability in manufactured home and mobile home parks, including by supporting ownership by mobile home owners' associations, resident-owned housing cooperatives or other nonprofit organizations. Funds may also be used to prevent homelessness among those negatively impacted by the sale or change of use of such parks. Before June 30, 2027, unobligated amounts remaining from this transfer must be transferred to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART QQ Sec. QQ-1. 36 MRSA §4641-B, sub-§4-B, ¶E-3 is enacted to read: E-3. Notwithstanding paragraphs E-1 and E-2, the State Controller shall first credit $4,847,891 of the revenues available to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund established in Title 30-A, section 4853 in fiscal year 2025-26 to the General Fund and $5,147,141 of the revenues available to the Maine State Housing Authority for the Housing Opportunities for Maine Fund in fiscal year 2026-27 to the General Fund. PART RR Sec. RR-1. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶F, as amended by PL 2007, c. 628, Pt. A, §4, is further amended to read: F. Funding for educational programs and information for owners of rental property used for residential purposes; and Sec. RR-2. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶G, as amended by PL 2023, c. 147, §1, is further amended to read: G. Implementation of the lead-safe housing registry by the department pursuant to section 1331. ; and Sec. RR-3. 22 MRSA §1322-E, sub-§3, ¶H is enacted to read: H. Funding for childhood lead poisoning prevention efforts, including, but not limited to, funding for state personnel and contracted resources dedicated to reducing lead hazard exposures and preventing harm from lead poisoning; blood lead testing and laboratory analysis; short-term relocation of families with a lead-poisoned child to a lead-safe residence; and other related costs. Sec. RR-4. 22 MRSA §1322-F, sub-§1, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 403, §1, is amended to read: 1. Fee imposed. Beginning July 1, 2006, a fee is imposed on manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State to support the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund under section 1322-E. The fee must be imposed at the manufacturer or wholesaler level, and until June 30, 2026, the fee must be in the amount of 25¢ per gallon of paint estimated to have been sold in the State during the prior year, as determined by rule adopted by the department. Beginning July 1, 2026, the fee imposed under this subsection must be 75¢ per gallon of paint estimated to have been sold in the State during the prior year, as determined by rule adopted by the department. Sec. RR-5. 22 MRSA §1322-F, sub-§2, as enacted by PL 2005, c. 403, §1, is amended to read: 2. Rules. By July 1, 2006, the The department shall adopt rules to implement this section, including rules to determine which manufacturers or wholesalers of paint sold in the State are responsible for the fees imposed under subsection 1 and rules establishing the estimated number of gallons of paint sold in the State in the prior year for each manufacturer and rules determining the manner of payment. The rules must provide for waivers of payment for manufacturers and wholesalers of paint that is sold in low quantities in the State. The costs for development of these rules and for administration of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Fund must be reimbursed from the fees collected. The rules must specify that the first payment of fees is due by April 1, 2007 the fees imposed beginning July 1, 2026 is due by October 1, 2026 . Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART SS Sec. SS-1. Transfer of interest earnings; General Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $7,178,388 from the interest earnings on the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP State Fiscal Recovery fund and the Federal Expenditures Fund - ARP fund to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART TT Sec. TT-1. 7 MRSA §220-A, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2021, c. 729, §1, is amended to read: 3. Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund. The Farmers Drought Relief Grant Program Fund is established as a nonlapsing fund to provide funding to achieve the purposes of the program. The department may use funds for personnel services and to contract for professional services to carry out the purposes of this section. The fund consists of any funds received from private and public sources. The fund must be held separate and apart from all other money, funds and accounts. Any balance remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year. PART UU Sec. UU-1. Reimbursement; Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services shall seek reimbursement of costs associated with the repair of the Mackworth Island causeway through risk management administered by the Department of Administrative and Financial Services pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1725-A; from the Department of Defense, Veterans and Emergency Management, Maine Emergency Management Agency; and from the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Any reimbursement received must be transferred to the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, Bureau of General Services - Capital Construction and Improvement Reserve Fund, Other Special Revenue Funds account established for capital improvements and repairs to state-owned facilities. PART VV Sec. VV-1. Carrying provision; Office of the Treasurer of State, Debt Service - Treasury. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the State Controller shall carry forward any remaining balance in the Office of the Treasurer of State, Debt Service - Treasury program in each year of the 2026-2027 biennium into the following fiscal year. PART WW Sec. WW-1. Judges and justices salary adjustment. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for the fiscal years beginning July 1, 2025 and July 1, 2026, the State Court Administrator shall increase the salaries of the judges and justices on the Supreme Judicial Court and each Superior Court and District Court by 3% total in each fiscal year. PART XX Sec. XX-1. 34-B MRSA §1203-B, sub-§2-A is enacted to read: 2-A. Licensing fees and terms. Fees and terms for licenses under this section are as follows. A. The application fee for a provisional license may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a provisional license is established pursuant to subsection 5, paragraph B. B. The application fee for a full license may not be less than $100 nor more than $280. The term of a full license is for 2 years. C. The fee for the biennial renewal of a full license may not be less than $70 nor more than $170. D. The processing fee to add a service site to an issued license may not be less than $35 nor more than $70. E. The processing fee to add a service to an issued license may not be less than $70 nor more than $140. F. A licensee under this section shall maintain a valid license. An issued license is not valid when the information on the license is no longer accurate. A processing fee not to exceed $10 must be paid to the department to secure a reissued license with accurate information. The fee applies to each license replaced. The reissued license must have the same expiration date as the replaced license. G. The transaction fee for the electronic renewal of a license may not be less than $25 nor more than $50. The transaction fee may not exceed the cost of providing the electronic renewal service. The department shall adopt rules to implement this subsection. Rules adopted pursuant to this subsection are routine technical rules as defined in Title 5, chapter 375, subchapter 2-A. PART YY Sec. YY-1. 34-B MRSA §3613, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. KKK, §1 and c. 675, §9 and amended by PL 2025, c. 2, Pt. R, §1, is repealed and the following enacted in its place: §3613. Crisis receiving centers 1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, "crisis receiving center" means a center that provides immediate and short-term walk-in access to an array of both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services to all individuals seeking care regardless of acuity or insurance coverage and within bounds of licensing. 2. Department to develop plan and serve as coordinator. The department shall develop a plan for a network of community-based crisis receiving centers across the State to support both clinical and nonclinical mental health and substance use disorder crisis stabilization services. The department shall also coordinate meetings, technical assistance and training and provide other assistance to help create, maintain and, as necessary, expand the network. 3. Guidelines. In carrying out its duties under subsection 2, the department shall: A. Consult with law enforcement agencies, municipalities, public health experts, behavioral health care providers, other states and others as appropriate; B. Assess geographical locations for maximization of community impact; C. Provide technical assistance to persons and entities across the State and providers interested in joining the network; D. Coordinate regular meetings with crisis receiving centers and provide technical assistance to crisis receiving centers; and E. Engage in continual process improvement and planning updates. PART ZZ Sec. ZZ-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; state psychiatric centers. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer available balances of Personal Services appropriations and allocations in the Disproportionate Share - Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program, the Disproportionate Share - Riverview Psychiatric Center program, the Riverview Psychiatric Center program and the Dorothea Dix Psychiatric Center program after all salary, benefit and other obligations are met to the All Other line category of those programs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART AAA Sec. AAA-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer from available balances of appropriations in the All Other line category, after the deduction of all appropriations, financial commitments, other designated funds or any other transfer authorized by statute, from any account within the Department of Health and Human Services, excluding balances in the IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance and State- funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance programs, for the purpose of the information system modernization project in the department's office of aging and disability services, including the modernization of and merging of information systems within the office of aging and disability services, by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered an adjustment to appropriations. PART BBB Sec. BBB-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Health and Human Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer without a 30-day wait available balances between the State-funded Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program and the IV-E Foster Care/Adoption Assistance program in the All Other line category. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART CCC Sec. CCC-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Family Independence and Office for Family Independence - District. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 only, the Department of Health and Human Services is authorized to transfer available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Office for Family Independence program and the Office for Family Independence - District program after all financial commitments for salary, benefit, other obligations and budgetary adjustments have been made to the All Other line category in either the Office for Family Independence program or the Office for Family Independence - District program in order to provide for administrative expenses. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART DDD Sec. DDD-1. MaineCare reimbursement; hospital professional costs. The Department of Health and Human Services shall implement reimbursement of hospital professional costs at hospital-based practices related to the department's rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Section 45, Hospital Services at 160% of Medicare rates effective July 1, 2027. PART EEE Sec. EEE-1. Transfer of federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 savings. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law to the contrary, until June 30, 2026, balances of appropriations and allocations in various General Fund and Other Special Revenue Funds accounts in the MaineCare programs within the Department of Health and Human Services that are available as part of the increased 10% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage for MaineCare home and community-based services per the federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Public Law 117-2, Section 9817 may be transferred by financial order, upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, to the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, Home and Community Based Services - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account and the Office of MaineCare Services program, Home and Community Based Services Admin - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department to be used for federally authorized purposes. Sec. EEE-2. Transfer between Other Special Revenue Funds accounts. Notwithstanding the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1585 or any other provision of law to the contrary, until June 30, 2026, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer balances of appropriations and allocations by financial order, upon recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor, between the Medical Care - Payments to Providers program, Home and Community Based Services - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account and the Office of MaineCare Services program, Home and Community Based Services Admin - ARP Savings Other Special Revenue Funds account within the department. PART FFF Sec. FFF-1. Transfer of funds from unencumbered balance forward; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of MaineCare Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Department of Health and Human Services may transfer funds by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor from the unencumbered balance forward in the Office of MaineCare Services program, General Fund account to the All Other line category in the Office of MaineCare Services program, General Fund account to be used for the Medicaid Enterprise System modernization project. PART GGG Sec. GGG-1. Cost-of-living adjustment for certain MaineCare reimbursement rates. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Department of Health and Human Services shall submit the required methodology notice necessary to seek approval from the United States Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to implement a cost-of-living adjustment for reimbursement rates subject to rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter II, Sections 23, 25 and 46 effective July 1, 2025, and Sections 60, 89 and 90 effective January 1, 2026, and rule Chapter 101: MaineCare Benefits Manual, Chapter III, Sections 30; 31; 40; 45; 50; 91; 93; 97, Appendices B, C, D, E and F; and 102 effective July 1, 2025, and Sections 2, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 29, 65, 67, 92, 96 and 103 effective January 1, 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment must be determined based on appropriations and allocations available for the purpose of making cost-of-living adjustments. PART HHH Sec. HHH-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,400,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part QQ. Sec. HHH-2. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,500,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part JJ. Sec. HHH-3. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $900,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part MM. Sec. HHH-4. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $953,300 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Community, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part HH. Sec. HHH-5. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Children. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $1,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Mental Health Services - Children, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in Public Law 2025, chapter 2, Part AA. PART III Sec. III-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $550,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, General Fund carrying account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART JJJ Sec. JJJ-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $4,500,000 of unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART KKK Sec. KKK-1. Carrying balance in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27; Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, at the end of fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the State Controller shall carry forward for the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services any remaining balance in the Personal Services line category in the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services program, General Fund account to the next fiscal year. The funds carried forward may be transferred to the All Other line category to support contracted attorney costs. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. Sec. KKK-2. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Maine Commission on Public Defense Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services is authorized to transfer up to $2,500,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Maine Commission on Public Defense Services program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been met, to the All Other line category in order to fund costs associated with assigned legal counsel. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART LLL Sec. LLL-1. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $5,000,000 of unencumbered balance forward from the Department of Health and Human Services, Long Term Care - Office of Aging and Disability Services, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. PART MMM Sec. MMM-1. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $100,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of one replacement aircraft engine and propeller. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $100,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of one replacement aircraft engine and propeller. Sec. MMM-2. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $125,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of boat, motor and trailer replacements. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $125,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Enforcement Operations - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife program, General Fund account for the purchase of boat, motor and trailer replacements. Sec. MMM-3. Transfer of funds; Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife carrying account. On or before August 1, 2025, the State Controller shall transfer $250,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Administrative - Services Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account for the upgrade of regional offices for compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and energy efficiency. On or before August 1, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $200,000 from the Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Carrying Balances - General Fund account to the Administrative Services - Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, General Fund account for the upgrade of regional offices for compliance with the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and energy efficiency. PART NNN Sec. NNN-1. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶D, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: D. A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 and permits hunting of all legal species, subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3. Sec. NNN-2. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶E, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: E. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 and permits hunting of all legal species, subject to the permit requirements in subchapter 3. Sec. NNN-3. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§3, ¶J, as repealed and replaced by PL 2015, c. 494, Pt. D, §2, is amended to read: J. A nonresident combination hunting and fishing license is $150 $169 . Sec. NNN-4. 12 MRSA §11109, sub-§7, ¶B, as amended by PL 2015, c. 245, §3, is further amended to read: B. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 ; Sec. NNN-5. 12 MRSA §11109-A, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2023, c. 49, §2 and affected by §3, is further amended to read: 5. Fee. The fee for a super pack license is $207 $212 for residents and $182 $187 for a person holding 2 or more lifetime licenses. Sec. NNN-6. 12 MRSA §12501, sub-§6, as amended by PL 2023, c. 228, §§11 and 12, is further amended to read: 6. Schedule of fees. The fees for fishing licenses are as follows. A. A resident fishing license is $25 $30 . B. A resident combination hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 . C. A resident combination archery hunting and fishing license is $43 $48 . E. A 3-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 72-hour period specified on the license, is $23 $30 . F. A nonresident 7-day fishing license, valid for 7 days from date indicated on license, is $43 $62 . G. A nonresident 15-day fishing license, valid for 15 days from date indicated on license, is $47 $66 . H. A nonresident season fishing license for persons 16 years of age or older is $64 $83 . J. A one-day fishing license for a resident or nonresident, valid for the 24-hour period indicated on license, is $11 $18 . PART OOO Sec. OOO-1. 26 MRSA c. 25, sub-c. 6 is enacted to read: SUBCHAPTER 6 TARGETED WORKFORCE INVESTMENT PROGRAM §2041. Targeted Workforce Investment Program 1. Program established. The Targeted Workforce Investment Program, referred to in this section as "the program," is established within the Department of Labor to provide training and other workforce development activities in support of industries or occupations for which there is an identified need in the state economy. 2. Administration. The Department of Labor shall administer the program and may expend funds in accordance with applicable funding agreements or as determined necessary by the commissioner. To the extent that funds are available, the program may include: A. Preapprenticeship training programs, career exploration programs and outreach efforts to build a career development network; B. Training, education and career pathway programs to develop industry-aligned skills; C. Wraparound services and case management services that are designed to connect individuals in this State, especially individuals from underrepresented communities, to in-demand jobs; D. Investments in the Maine Apprenticeship Program established under section 3202 and other job skills development programs; and E. Employer outreach and education to create sustained, quality job opportunities. 3. Agency coordination. To better prepare the State's workforce for investments in the State, state and quasi-state agencies shall coordinate with the Department of Labor on workforce development initiatives that affect the agencies and their respective industries. The agencies shall further consult with the Department of Labor when seeking funding opportunities that include workforce development as an allowable activity. 4. Funding. The Department of Labor may accept funds, public or private, and may expend the funds for purposes that are consistent with this subchapter. Any funds received under this subchapter must be deposited in a nonlapsing account and any balance remaining at the end of each fiscal year must be carried forward to the next fiscal year for use consistent with this subchapter. 5. Transfer of funds. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations. PART PPP Sec. PPP-1. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§5 is enacted to read: 5. Oaths and witnesses. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commission and any duly authorized representative has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify official acts and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records determined necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim. Oaths and affirmations required by reason of duties performed pursuant to this chapter may be administered by any persons as may be designated for the purpose by the commissioner. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commission or any duly authorized representative, when the interests of any interested party demand, may issue commissions to take depositions to any unemployment compensation or employment security official empowered to take such depositions under this chapter or the laws of any other state, for any of the following causes: A. When the deponent resides out of or is absent from the State; B. When the deponent is bound to sea or is about to go out of the State; or C. When the deponent is so aged, infirm or sick as to be unable to attend at the place of hearing. A deposition pursuant to paragraph A, B or C must be taken by written interrogatories to be compiled by the commission, and the adverse party must be afforded an opportunity to refute such testimony before a determination is made. The deponent must be sworn and the deposition must be signed and sworn to by the deponent before admissible as testimony at a hearing before the commission. Subpoenas under this subsection must be issued pursuant to Title 5, section 9060. Sec. PPP-2. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§6 is enacted to read: 6. Refusal to appear. A person who without just cause fails or refuses to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records, if it is in that person's power to do so, in obedience to a subpoena of the commission or the duly authorized representative commits a Class E crime. This crime is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena duly issued by the commission or the duly authorized representative, any court of this State within the jurisdiction of which the person resides or transacts business has jurisdiction to issue to that person an order requiring the person to appear and produce evidence or testimony, and any failure to obey that order may be punished by the court as contempt of court. Sec. PPP-3. 26 MRSA §1081, sub-§7 is enacted to read: 7. Protection against self-incrimination. A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the commission or any duly authorized representative or in obedience to the subpoena of the commission or the duly authorized representative in any cause or proceeding before the commission or any duly authorized representative on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of that person may tend to incriminate that person or subject that person to a penalty or fine; but an individual may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or fine for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which that individual is compelled, after having claimed privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that the individual in testifying under this subsection is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. Sec. PPP-4. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§4-A, as enacted by PL 1987, c. 641, §3, is repealed. Sec. PPP-5. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§8, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §4, is repealed. Sec. PPP-6. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§9-A, as amended by PL 2003, c. 452, Pt. O, §5 and affected by Pt. X, §2, is repealed. Sec. PPP-7. 26 MRSA §1082, sub-§10, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §6, is repealed. Sec. PPP-8. 26 MRSA §1194, sub-§5, as amended by PL 1987, c. 641, §10, is further amended to read: 5. Commission review. The commission may on its own motion affirm, modify or set aside any decision of the Division of Administrative Hearings on the basis of the evidence previously submitted in that case or direct the taking of additional evidence, or may permit any of the parties of that decision to initiate further appeals before it. The commission shall permit such further appeal by any of the parties interested in a decision of the Division of Administrative Hearings and by the deputy whose decision has been overruled or modified by the Division of Administrative Hearings. The commission may remove to itself or transfer to the chief administrative hearing officer Director of the Division of Administrative Hearings or to another administrative hearing officer the proceedings on any claim pending before the Division of Administrative Hearings. Any proceedings so removed to the commission shall must be heard in accordance with the requirements in subsection 3. All hearings conducted pursuant to this section may be heard by a quorum of commissioners, as defined in section 1081, subsection 3. The commission shall promptly notify the interested parties of its findings and decisions. Sec. PPP-9. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶I, as amended by PL 2025, c. 154, §2 and c. 277, §6, is further amended to read: I. The State Workforce Development Board established in section 2006; and Sec. PPP-10. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶J, as enacted by PL 2025, c. 277, §6, is amended to read: J. The Bureau of Paid Family and Medical Leave. ; and Sec. PPP-11. 26 MRSA §1401-A, sub-§2, ¶K is enacted to read: K. The Division of Administrative Hearings. Sec. PPP-12. 26 MRSA §1401-C is enacted to read: §1401-C. Division of Administrative Hearings 1. Division established. There is established within the department the Division of Administrative Hearings, referred to in this section as "the division," to hear and decide appeals from decisions pertaining to chapters 7 and 13 and any other appeals as the commissioner may require. A. The division is under the direction of the Director of the Division of Administrative Hearings, referred to in this section as "the director," appointed by the commissioner and subject to the Civil Service Law. The director must be an attorney admitted to practice law in the State. B. The director shall administer the office, supervise and assign cases to administrative hearing officers and preside at hearings as necessary. C. Administrative hearing officers shall preside at appeal proceedings. Administrative hearing officers are under the direction of the director and hired subject to the Civil Service Law. 2. Oaths and witnesses. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commissioner, the division and any duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division has the power to administer oaths and affirmations, take depositions, certify official acts and issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records determined necessary as evidence in connection with a disputed claim or the administration of this chapter. Oaths and affirmations required by reason of duties performed pursuant to this chapter may be administered by any persons as may be designated for the purpose by the commissioner. In the discharge of the duties imposed by this chapter, the commissioner, the division or any duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division, when the interests of any interested party demand, may issue commissions to take depositions to any unemployment compensation or employment security official empowered to take such depositions under this chapter or the laws of any other state, for any of the following causes: A. When the deponent resides out of or is absent from the State; B. When the deponent is bound to sea or is about to go out of the State; or C. When the deponent is so aged, infirm or sick as to be unable to attend at the place of hearing. A deposition pursuant to paragraph A, B or C must be taken by written interrogatories to be compiled by the commissioner or the division, and the adverse party must be afforded an opportunity to refute such testimony before a determination is made. The deponent must be sworn and the deposition must be signed and sworn to by the deponent before admissible as testimony at a hearing before the division or the commissioner. Subpoenas under this subsection must be issued pursuant to Title 5, section 9060. 3. Refusal to appear. A person who without just cause fails or refuses to attend and testify or to answer any lawful inquiry or to produce books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records, if it is in that person's power to do so, in obedience to a subpoena of the commissioner, the division or the duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division commits a Class E crime. This crime is a strict liability crime as defined in Title 17-A, section 34, subsection 4-A. If a person refuses to obey a subpoena duly issued by the commissioner, the division or the duly authorized representative of the commissioner or division, any court of this State within the jurisdiction of which the person resides or transacts business has jurisdiction to issue to that person an order requiring the person to appear and produce evidence or testimony, and any failure to obey that order may be punished by the court as contempt of court. 4. Protection against self-incrimination. A person may not be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books, papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the division or any duly authorized representative or in obedience to the subpoena of the division or the duly authorized representative in any cause or proceeding before the division or any duly authorized representative on the ground that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of that person may tend to incriminate that person or subject that person to a penalty or fine; but an individual may not be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or fine for or on account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which that person is compelled, after having claimed privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that the individual in testifying under this subsection is not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in testifying. PART QQQ Sec. QQQ-1. 26 MRSA §1401-B, sub-§1, ¶B, as repealed and replaced by PL 2013, c. 467, §5, is amended to read: B. The commissioner shall appoint to serve at the commissioner's pleasure: (1) Deputy Commissioner; (2) Director of Legislative Affairs; (3) Director of Operations; (4) Director of Communications; (5) Director, Bureau of Labor Standards; (6) Director, Bureau of Employment Services; and (7) Director, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services. ; and (8) Associate Commissioner. PART RRR Sec. RRR-1. 35-A MRSA §7104, sub-§5, as amended by PL 2019, c. 343, Pt. UUU, §4, is further amended to read: 5. Funds for Communications Equipment Fund. The commission shall annually transfer $85,000 $250,000 from a state universal service fund established pursuant to this section to the Communications Equipment Fund established under Title 26, section 1419-A. If the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services does not receive from federal or other sources funds in addition to the $85,000 $250,000 sufficient to carry out the purposes of Title 26, section 1419-A, the commission, at the request of the Department of Labor, Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, may transfer from the state universal service fund to the Communications Equipment Fund an additional $100,000. The commission may require contributions to the state universal service fund in an amount necessary to collect amounts transferred pursuant to this subsection. PART SSS Sec. SSS-1. Rename Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Public Health program. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Bureau of Public Health program within the Department of Marine Resources is renamed the Bureau of Public Health and Aquaculture program. PART TTT Sec. TTT-1. Promotion adjustments in Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions. There is created within the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation, Bureau of Financial Institutions a process for promotion to Senior Bank Examiner and Principal Bank Examiner positions based on professional competency benchmarks. 1. A person employed by the bureau in a Bank Examiner position may be promoted to a Senior Bank Examiner position if that person demonstrates achievement of certain professional competency benchmarks as determined by the bureau. 2. A person employed by the bureau in a Senior Bank Examiner position may be promoted to a Principal Bank Examiner position if that person demonstrates achievement of certain professional competency benchmarks as determined by the bureau. PART UUU Sec. UUU-1. 25 MRSA §1501, 3rd ¶, as amended by PL 2003, c. 360, §1, is further amended to read: Subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety, the chief may appoint one commissioned officer of the State Police to act as the chief's deputy and 2 3 commissioned officers of the State Police to act as the chief's majors, all of whom serve at the pleasure of the chief. Subject to the Civil Service Law, the Chief of the State Police may enlist suitable persons as members of the State Police to enforce the law and employ such other employees as may be necessary. The Chief of the State Police shall make rules, subject to the approval of the State Civil Service Appeals Board, for the discipline and control of the State Police. If a deputy chief or major is removed or fails to be reappointed for any reason other than malfeasance of office and, at that time, does not have at least the number of years of creditable service necessary for a service retirement benefit pursuant to Title 5, section 17851, subsection 4, the deputy chief or major must be reinstated at the commissioned rank held at the time of the appointment with all the rights and privileges as provided by law and personnel rules. PART VVV Sec. VVV-1. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§1, ¶E, as amended by PL 2011, c. 298, §7, is further amended by amending subparagraph (4) to read: (4) Submits an application fee along with the written application to the proper issuing authority pursuant to the following schedule: (a) Resident For a resident of a municipality or unorganized territory, $35 $50 for an original application and $20 $35 for a renewal, except that a person who paid $60 for a concealed firearms permit or renewal during 1991 or 1992 is entitled to a credit toward renewal fees in an amount equal to $30 for a person who paid $60 for an original application and $45 for a person who paid $60 for a permit renewal. The credit is valid until fully utilized; and (b) Nonresident For a nonresident , $60 $80 for an original or renewal application; and Sec. VVV-2. 25 MRSA §2003, sub-§15, as amended by PL 2015, c. 123, §1, is further amended to read: 15. Duty of issuing authority; application fees. The application fees submitted by the applicant as required by subsection 1, paragraph E, subparagraph (4) are subject to the following. A. If the issuing authority is other than the Chief of the State Police, $25 $40 of the fee for an original application and $15 $30 of the fee for a renewal must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. B. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority as the designee of a municipality under section 2002-A, $25 of the fee for an original application and $15 of the fee for a renewal the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. C. If the Chief of the State Police is the issuing authority because the applicant is a resident of an unorganized territory, a nonresident or an applicant under subsection 18, the application fee must be paid over to the Treasurer of State. The fee must be applied to the expenses of administration incurred by the State Police. PART WWW Sec. WWW-1. Department of Administrative and Financial Services and Department of Public Safety; lease-purchase authorization for motor vehicles for State Police. Pursuant to the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 5, section 1587, the Department of Administrative and Financial Services, in cooperation with the Treasurer of State, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, may enter into financing agreements in fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27 for the acquisition of motor vehicles for the State Police. The financing agreements entered into in each fiscal year may not exceed $3,655,000 in principal costs, and a financing agreement may not exceed 60 months in duration. The interest rate may not exceed 7%. The annual principal and interest costs must be paid from the appropriate line category appropriations and allocations in the State Police accounts. PART XXX Sec. XXX-1. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶B, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §1, is further amended to read: B. Six hundred ninety-nine thousand, one hundred fifty dollars in fiscal year 2001-02 to federally qualified health centers to support the infrastructure of these programs in providing primary care services to underserved populations. Forty-four thousand, two hundred fifty dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center with an additional $8,850 for the 2nd and each additional site operated by a federally qualified health center. For the purposes of this paragraph, "site" means a site or sites operated by the federally qualified health center within its scope of service that meet all health center requirements, including providing primary care services, regardless of patients' ability to pay, 5 days a week with extended hours. If there is not sufficient funding to meet the formula in this paragraph, the $699,150 must be allocated in proportion to the formula outlined in this paragraph; and Sec. XXX-2. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶C, as amended by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §2, is further amended to read: C. Five hundred thousand dollars, beginning with fiscal year 2015-16 and continuing each fiscal year thereafter, to support access to primary medical, behavioral health and dental services to residents of the State in rural and underserved communities and to assist with provider recruitment and retention. Twenty-five thousand dollars must be provided to each federally qualified health center; and . Sec. XXX-3. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§1, ¶D, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §3, is repealed. Sec. XXX-4. 22 MRSA §259, sub-§3, as enacted by PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §4, is repealed. Sec. XXX-5. PL 2023, c. 643, Pt. QQ, §5 is repealed. Sec. XXX-6. Lapsed balances; Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, $4,000,000 of the unencumbered balance forward in the Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, General Fund account, All Other line category lapses to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund no later than June 30, 2026. These funds were authorized to carry forward in the Maine Revised Statutes, Title 22, section 259, subsection 3. PART YYY Sec. YYY-1. 39-A MRSA §154, sub-§6, ¶A, as amended by PL 2023, c. 17, Pt. R, §1, is further amended to read: A. The assessments levied under this section may not be designed to produce more than $14,700,000 beginning in the 2023-24 fiscal year revenue than is sufficient for expenditures allocated pursuant to subsection 2 and to maintain a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget . Assessments collected that exceed the this limit by a margin of more than 10% must be used to reduce the assessment that is paid by insured employers pursuant to subsection 3. Any amount collected above the board's allocated budget and within the 10% margin must be used to create a reserve of up to 1/4 of the board's annual budget. PART ZZZ Sec. ZZZ-1. Transfer to the General Fund unappropriated surplus; Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, on or before June 30, 2026, the State Controller shall transfer $5,000,000 from available balance in the Reserve for General Fund Operating Capital to the unappropriated surplus of the General Fund. PART AAAA Sec. AAAA-1. Transfer of Personal Services balances to All Other; Judicial Department, Courts - Supreme, Superior and District; fiscal year 2025-26. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, for fiscal year 2025-26, the Judicial Department is authorized to transfer up to $80,000 of available balances of appropriations in the Personal Services line category in the Courts - Supreme, Superior and District program, after all financial commitments for salary, benefit and other obligations have been met, to the All Other line category in order to fund costs associated with a market pay study. These amounts may be transferred by financial order upon the recommendation of the State Budget Officer and approval of the Governor. These transfers are not considered adjustments to appropriations.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2025
• Added: 06/23/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Drew Gattine (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 9 • Actions: 140
• Last Amended: 06/23/2025
• Last Action: House: H-B to C-A (H-777) - House: H-B to C-A (H-777)
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KY bill #HB930 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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KY bill #HB928 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: 3
• Last Amended: 03/05/2026
• Last Action: to State Government (H)
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OK bill #SB2184 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: 2 : Brent Howard (R)*, Collin Duel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB2184 (3-11-26) (HOWARD) FS FA1 - SB2184 (3-11-26) (HOWARD) FS FA1
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OK bill #SB2157 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: 14
• Last Amended: 02/24/2026
• Last Action: Senate Floor SB2157 (3-11-26) (BULLARD) FS FA1 - SB2157 (3-11-26) (BULLARD) FS FA1
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PA bill #HB2280 • Last Action 03/11/2026
In nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Pennsylvania Election Code, specifically concerning the affidavits candidates must file when seeking nomination. It removes the requirement for candidates to state their street address and post office address directly within their initial nomination affidavit, instead creating a new, separate affidavit for this purpose. This new "Ascertaining Residence of Candidates" affidavit will be used solely to verify a candidate's qualifications and will be kept private, exempt from public access under the "Right-to-Know Law," which is a state law governing public access to government records. The bill also makes minor adjustments to the existing candidate affidavit, ensuring it still covers essential information like election district, eligibility, adherence to election laws, and party affiliation where applicable.
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Bill Summary: Amending the act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), entitled "An act concerning elections, including general, municipal, special and primary elections, the nomination of candidates, primary and election expenses and election contests; creating and defining membership of county boards of elections; imposing duties upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth, courts, county boards of elections, county commissioners; imposing penalties for violation of the act, and codifying, revising and consolidating the laws relating thereto; and repealing certain acts and parts of acts relating to elections," in nomination of candidates, further providing for affidavits of candidates and providing for ascertaining residence of candidates.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 12 : Joe Hogan (R)*, Kristin Marcell (R), Milou Mackenzie (R), Rob Kauffman (R), Thomas Kutz (R), David Rowe (R), Bud Cook (R), Shelby Labs (R), Michael Stender (R), Jessica Benham (D), Mark Gillen (R), Roni Green (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred to State Government
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MI bill #SB0525 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: Crossed Over
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the exceptions to the prohibited use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, by state departments, agencies, boards, commissions, or their contractors when gathering information about facilities they regulate. Previously, such use was restricted unless the facility owner consented, a search warrant was obtained, or there was an imminent threat to public health or safety. This bill adds exceptions allowing drone use for inspecting roadways, highways, airports, ports, and similar infrastructure, as well as telecommunications tower facilities. It also permits drone use during recovery, assessment, or inspection efforts following a declared state of emergency, disaster, or local emergency, provided the use is limited to assisting in those efforts. The bill also clarifies that if a facility owner consents to drone use under specific conditions related to their own drone operation, the state agency must allow it under their supervision if the quality of information is sufficient, and requires the owner to provide a written statement regarding health and safety reasons for their conditions or refusal. Data collected by drones concerning regulated facilities must be provided to the owner upon request and is presumed not to be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. Importantly, these restrictions do not apply to law enforcement agencies conducting investigations with drones.
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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: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 13
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Transportation And Infrastructure
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ME bill #LD1088 • Last Action 03/11/2026
An Act to Enact the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, which establishes comprehensive data privacy protections for Maine residents starting July 1, 2026. The law applies to businesses that process personal data of a significant number of consumers and requires controllers (businesses) to limit data collection, provide clear privacy notices, and obtain consent before processing sensitive information. Consumers gain several key rights, including the ability to confirm what personal data is being processed, request corrections or deletions, obtain a copy of their data, and opt out of targeted advertising, data sales, and certain types of profiling. The law provides special protections for children's data, requiring parental consent for processing data of children under 13 and restricting targeted advertising for children between 13 and 16. Businesses must implement reasonable data security practices, conduct data protection assessments for high-risk processing activities, and establish mechanisms for consumers to exercise their rights. The Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority, with a requirement to provide 30 days' notice before taking action, and any penalties will be deposited into a new Maine Privacy Fund. The bill also repeals existing law governing broadband internet customer privacy and mandates a report to the legislature by January 1, 2028, to evaluate the law's implementation.
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Bill Summary: This bill enacts the Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act, which takes effect July 1, 2026. The Act regulates the collection, use, processing, disclosure, sale and deletion of nonpublicly available personal data that is linked or reasonably linkable to an individual who is a resident of the State, referred to in the Act as a "consumer," by a person that conducts business in this State or that produces products or services targeted to residents of this State, referred to in the Act as a "controller." Under the Act, a controller must limit the collection of personal data to what is adequate, relevant and reasonably necessary in relation to the purposes for which the controller processes that data, as disclosed in a privacy notice specifying the categories of personal data processed by the controller, the purposes for processing the personal data, the categories of personal data transferred to 3rd parties and the categories of 3rd parties to whom personal data is shared. The Act also requires a controller to process the minimum amount of personal data reasonably necessary, adequate or relevant for each disclosed processing purpose. A consumer has the right, under the Act, to confirm whether a controller is processing the consumer's personal data; to require the controller to correct inaccuracies in or delete the consumer's personal data; to obtain a copy of the consumer's personal data; and to opt out of the processing of the consumer's personal data for purposes of targeted advertising, sale or profiling in furtherance of decisions about the consumer's access to financial or lending services, housing, insurance, education, criminal justice, employment opportunities, health care services and essential goods and services. The privacy notice must describe how a consumer may exercise these rights. The controller must obtain the affirmative, informed consent of a consumer before processing the consumer's sensitive data, including data revealing the consumer's race or ethnic origins, religious beliefs, mental or physical health conditions or diagnoses, sexual orientation or citizenship or immigration status; genetic or biometric data; precise geolocation data; complete social security, driver's license or nondriver identification card number; specific financial or account access information; data of a known child who has not attained 13 years of age; or data concerning the consumer's status as the victim of a crime. If the controller knows that the consumer has not attained 13 years of age, the controller may not process the consumer's data for any purpose without parental consent. If the controller knows or willfully disregards that the consumer is at least 13 years of age but has not attained 16 years of age, the controller may not process the consumer's data for targeted advertising and must obtain the consumer's consent before processing the consumer's data for sale. The Act prohibits a controller from processing data in a manner that discriminates against a person in violation of state or federal law. A controller is also prohibited from retaliating against a consumer for exercising the consumer's rights under the Act, except that a controller may offer different prices or selection of goods in connection with a consumer's voluntary participation in a bona fide loyalty or discount program. A controller must establish, implement and maintain reasonable data security practices and a retention schedule that requires the deletion or de-identification of personal data when retention of the data is no longer reasonably necessary and relevant to the purposes for which data is processed or when deletion of the data is required by law. Beginning July 1, 2026, if a controller engages in a data processing activity that presents a heightened risk of harm to a consumer, including processing any data for targeted advertising, sale or profiling or any processing of sensitive data, the controller must conduct and document a data protection assessment to identify and weigh the benefits and potential risks of the processing activity. The controller may be required to disclose the data protection assessment to the Attorney General, who must keep it confidential, when the assessment is relevant to an investigation conducted by the Attorney General. The Act further prohibits any person from establishing a geofence within 1,750 feet of any in-person health care facility in the State, other than the operator of the facility, for the purpose of identifying, tracking, collecting data from or sending a notification regarding consumer health data to consumers who enter that area. The provisions of the Act do not apply to specifically enumerated persons, including the State, political subdivisions of the State and federally recognized Indian tribes in the State; financial institutions or their affiliates subject to the federal Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act that are directly and solely engaged in financial activities; state-licensed and authorized insurers that are in compliance with applicable Maine laws governing insurer data security and data privacy; and persons that both processed the personal data of fewer than 25,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year and derived no more than 25% of gross revenue from the sale of personal data. The Act also does not apply to persons that controlled or processed the personal data for purposes other than completing payment transactions of fewer than 100,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year, except that, beginning January 1, 2028, this exception applies only to persons that controlled or processed the personal data for purposes other than completing payment transactions of fewer than 50,000 consumers in the preceding calendar year. In addition, the provisions of the Act do not apply to specifically enumerated types of data, including: nonpublic personal information regulated under the federal Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act; protected health information under the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; personal data regulated by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; data processed and maintained by the controller regarding an applicant for employment or employee to the extent the data is collected and used within the context of that role; and data necessary for the controller to administer benefits. The Maine Consumer Data Privacy Act also does not prohibit controllers from engaging in specifically enumerated activities, including complying with Maine or federal law; complying with investigations or subpoenas from governmental authorities including the Federal Government and the government of the State or a federally recognized Indian tribe in the State; cooperating with federal, Maine or tribal law enforcement agencies; providing a product or service specifically requested by the consumer; protecting life and physical safety of consumers and preventing or responding to security incidents; and conducting internal product research, effectuating a product recall or performing other internal operations aligned with the expectations of a consumer. Violations of the Act may be enforced exclusively by the Attorney General under the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act. Absent a showing of immediate irreparable harm, the Attorney General is required to provide a potential defendant with at least 30 days' notice prior to initiating an enforcement action, during which time the potential defendant may confer with the Attorney General to avoid the action. Any civil penalties, attorney's fees or costs awarded to the State for a violation of the Act must be deposited in the Maine Privacy Fund, which is established to provide funding for the enforcement staff and activities of the Department of the Attorney General. The Act further requires the Attorney General to submit a report by January 1, 2028 to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over judiciary matters regarding the operation and implementation of the Act. The committee may report out legislation related to the report to the Second Regular Session of the 133rd Legislature. The bill also repeals the current law governing the privacy of broadband Internet access service customer personal information because broadband Internet access service providers are subject to the provisions of the Act.
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• Introduced: 03/14/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Rachel Henderson (R)*, Jennifer Poirier (R), Tiffany Roberts (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 31
• Last Amended: 03/14/2025
• Last Action: House: C-A (H-718) - House: C-A (H-718)
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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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NE bill #LB1119 • Last Action 03/11/2026
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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Banking, Commerce and Insurance AM2237 filed
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FL bill #S0350 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Public Records/Crime Victims
Status: Dead
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: 26
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 1113
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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 mandates that electronic recordings be made of certain parole board hearings, specifically full parole board hearings, revocation hearings, and post-release control violation hearings, and makes these recordings public records, with exceptions for personally identifying information of victims or their families. It also grants prosecuting attorneys access to health care records from the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for specific parole and judicial release cases, particularly when an inmate's medical condition is relevant to their release consideration. The bill amends existing laws regarding public records and parole board procedures, and repeals the previous versions of these sections.
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Bill Summary: To amend sections 149.43, 2929.20, 5120.115, 5120.21, 5149.10, and 5149.101 and to enact section 5149.102 of the Revised Code to require electronic recordings to be made of certain parole board hearings, to make electronic recordings of full parole board hearings public records, and to provide the prosecuting attorney access to Department of Rehabilitation and Correction health care records for certain parole and judicial release cases.
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• Introduced: 02/04/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 136th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 3 : Latyna Humphrey (D)*, Brian Stewart (R)*, Nathan Manning (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary 4th Hearing, Proponent/Opponent/Interested Party (09:45:00 3/11/2026 North Hearing Room)
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MI bill #HB5696 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Property tax: exemptions; personal property used in agriculture operations; exclude property used to cultivate marihuana. Amends sec. 9 of 1893 PA 206 (MCL 211.9).
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends "The general property tax act" to clarify which personal property used in agricultural operations is exempt from taxation, specifically by excluding property used to cultivate marihuana, which is defined by reference to the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act. The bill also makes minor technical changes to existing exemptions for various organizations and property types, such as Young Men's Christian Associations and Camp Fire Girls, and clarifies the definition of "where" in relation to educational institutions and business locations.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled"The general property tax act,"by amending section 9 (MCL 211.9), as amended by 2023 PA 109.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Kunse (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 03/10/2026
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MS bill #HB1739 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Corrections Overview Task Force; establish and repeal Corrections and Criminal Justice Task Force.
Status: Dead
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: 9
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Died On Calendar
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NH bill #HB1650 • Last Action 03/11/2026
Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Status: Dead
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: 7
• Last Amended: 12/11/2025
• Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
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FL bill #H0511 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Pub. Rec./Code Inspector Body Cameras
Status: Dead
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: 4 : Bill Partington (R)*, Chuck Brannan (R), Kim Kendall (R), Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 3 • Actions: 23
• Last Amended: 11/21/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 506
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NJ bill #A4640 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Establishes certain safety requirements concerning transportation network companies.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes enhanced safety requirements for transportation network companies (TNCs), which are services that use digital networks to connect riders with drivers for prearranged rides. Key provisions include prohibiting individuals with certain criminal convictions or those who allow unauthorized use of their driver profiles from using TNC platforms, and requiring drivers with such convictions to notify the TNC within 48 hours. TNCs must implement a zero-tolerance policy for specific crimes against drivers and riders, investigate complaints, and revoke access if allegations are corroborated, with a process for reconsideration. The bill mandates that TNCs verify authorized drivers, continuously audio record all prearranged rides, and offer optional video recording at no extra cost to riders, with drivers required to display signs indicating recording is in progress. TNCs are also prohibited from altering rider or driver ratings unless motivated by bias or fraud, and from allowing drivers or riders to offer food or beverages to others. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) is authorized to conduct compliance checks. TNCs must develop additional safety policies, distribute them to the commission and Attorney General, and provide annual reports on safety incidents and discrimination. The bill also creates legal avenues for individuals injured due to violations and voids certain contract provisions that attempt to limit TNC liability or waive rights related to sexual misconduct or assault.
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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: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/13/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Cody Miller (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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KY bill #HB831 • Last Action 03/10/2026
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: 3
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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IL bill #HB1867 • Last Action 03/10/2026
REVENUE-SENIOR FREEZE-LIHEAP
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends two existing laws to adjust income limitations for senior citizens and low-income households. First, for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption, the bill modifies the maximum income limitation for taxable years 2026 and thereafter by tying it to the annual cost of living increase in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. The Department of Revenue will calculate and publish the new maximum income limitation each year. Second, regarding the Energy Assistance Act, the bill establishes new guidelines for setting eligibility limits for energy assistance programs starting in calendar year 2026. These limits cannot exceed either 150% of the federal poverty level or 60% of the state median income (whichever is higher), or the previous year's limit increased by the annual Social Security and Supplemental Security Income cost of living adjustment. The goal of these changes is to help seniors and low-income households keep pace with rising costs by automatically adjusting income thresholds for assistance programs based on annual cost of living increases.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that the maximum income limitation under the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze Homestead Exemption shall be adjusted each year by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Amends the Energy Assistance Act. Provides that eligibility limits under the energy assistance program may not exceed the greater of (1) 150% of the federal nonfarm poverty level as established by the federal Office of Management and Budget or 60% of the State median income for the current State fiscal year as established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, whichever is higher; or (2) the eligibility limit for the immediately preceding calendar year, increased by the annual cost of living increase, if any, in Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits that took effect during the immediately preceding calendar year. Effective immediately.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 24 : Lisa Hernandez (D)*, Chris Welch (D), Travis Weaver (R), Bob Rita (D), Lisa Davis (D), Dee Avelar (D), Norma Hernandez (D), Lindsey LaPointe (D), Hoan Huynh (D), Curtis Tarver (D), Barbara Hernandez (D), Sonya Harper (D), Aarón Ortíz (D), Yolonda Morris (D), Maurice West (D), Michael Crawford (D), Amy Briel (D), Nabeela Syed (D), Mary Beth Canty (D), Thaddeus Jones (D), Abdelnasser Rashid (D), Anne Stava-Murray (D), Natalie Manley (D), Laura Faver Dias (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 53
• Last Amended: 01/29/2025
• Last Action: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Laura Faver Dias
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FL bill #H0269 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Victims of Domestic Violence and Dating Violence
Status: Dead
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: 22 : 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), Dan Daley (D), Kimberly Daniels (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: 28
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 296
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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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KS bill #SB530 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill clarifies which individuals are subject to state and national criminal history record checks and which agencies receive the results, primarily by expanding the authority of the Department for Aging and Disability Services (DADS) to conduct these checks on certain individuals. It defines "applicant" and "employee" broadly to include those seeking or holding positions with direct access to vulnerable populations or sensitive information within DADS-administered programs, as well as those working for licensed entities or requiring security clearances. The bill also specifies certain felony convictions that would permanently prohibit employment in positions with direct access, and other felony convictions that would lead to prohibition unless a waiver is granted after six years. Additionally, it makes various technical amendments to existing laws to align definitions and update references, including changes related to financial institutions, security police, credit unions, criminal history record checks, healing arts licenses, athletic commissions, law enforcement training, tribal gaming, private detective firearm permits, and child welfare services.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning criminal history record information; clarifying definitions of individuals who are subject to a state and national criminal history record check and which agency receives the results of such record check; authorizing the department for aging and disability services to conduct criminal history record checks on certain individuals; amending K.S.A. 40-4902, 58-4102 and 75-7b17 and K.S.A. 2025 Supp. 9-1719, 12-1679, 17-2234, 22-4714, 65-2802, 65- 28,129, 74-50,182, 74-5602, 74-9802 and 75-53,105 and repealing the existing sections.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Federal and State Affairs
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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KS bill #SB441 • Last Action 03/10/2026
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: 8
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee Report recommending bill be passed by Committee on Education
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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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/04/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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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: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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MI bill #SB0822 • Last Action 03/10/2026
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 of art. III. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0823'26, SB 0824'26, SB 0825'26, SB 0826'26, SB 0827'26
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 requires a permit from the Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) for any carbon dioxide sequestration activity, defining terms like "carbon dioxide stream" and "storage reservoir" to clarify the scope of these activities. Applicants must submit detailed information, including baseline environmental conditions, monitoring plans, remedial action plans, and closure plans, and pay a significant application fee. The bill outlines a public hearing process for permit applications, mandates financial assurance and insurance for operators to cover potential damages, and establishes penalties for violations, including substantial fines and imprisonment for knowing or reckless endangerment. It also creates a "carbon dioxide sequestration fund" to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve groundwater resource mapping. Furthermore, the bill addresses the unitization of pore space for sequestration projects, allowing for the pooling of interests and the establishment of orders for unit operations to ensure fair and equitable management, compensation for pore space owners, and compliance with environmental standards.
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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: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 4 : Jeff Irwin (D)*, Rosemary Bayer (D), Sue Shink (D), Stephanie Chang (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred To Committee On Energy And Environment
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OR bill #HB4177 • Last Action 03/10/2026
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: 02/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Legislative Measures
• Sponsors: 0 : Rules
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 28
• Last Amended: 03/07/2026
• Last Action: President signed.
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AZ bill #SB1006 • Last Action 03/10/2026
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: 6 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: House minority caucus: Do pass
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VA bill #SB56 • Last Action 03/10/2026
FOIA; procedure for responding to requests, charges, posting of notice of rights & responsibilities.
Status: Dead
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: 20
• Last Amended: 11/26/2025
• Last Action: Left in General Laws
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ME bill #LD152 • Last Action 03/10/2026
An Act to Amend the Freedom of Access Act to Require a Specific Time Frame for Agencies to Comply with Requests for Public Records
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Freedom of Access Act to establish a specific 30-day time frame for government agencies to respond to public records requests, replacing the previous vague standard of "reasonable time". Under the proposed changes, agencies must now acknowledge receipt of a records request within 5 working days and provide a good faith estimate of when they will fulfill the request. While agencies can still request clarification about the specific records sought, they are now legally required to fully respond within 30 days after the date the request was made. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by creating a clear, consistent timeline for public access to government records, ensuring that citizens can more predictably obtain information about government activities. This amendment applies to all public records requests across state agencies, with some potential exceptions as provided by other statutes.
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Bill Summary: Under current law, the Freedom of Access Act requires that an agency or official having custody or control of a public record must comply with a request for public records made under the Act within a reasonable time. This bill amends the Act to require that agencies or officials comply with a request within 30 days after the date on which the request is made.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 3 : Laurel Libby (R)*, Grayson Lookner (D), David Sinclair (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 18
• Last Amended: 01/13/2025
• Last Action: House: C-A (H-558) - House: C-A (H-558)
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PA bill #HB2276 • Last Action 03/10/2026
In general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for boards of prison inspectors in State correctional institutions.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes Boards of Prison Inspectors for each State correctional institution in Pennsylvania, with each board composed of three medical professionals, three education professionals, three law enforcement officers, three county-elected officials from the institution's county, and three community members, including a former inmate, an inmate's family member, and a local resident. These boards, whose members are appointed by various state departments, the Governor, and county governments, will conduct unannounced inspections, review misconduct and inmate complaints, ensure healthful living conditions, investigate allegations of inadequate conditions and improper practices, and ensure the institution operates in accordance with laws and regulations. The boards will meet quarterly in public, and their administrative expenses will be funded by state appropriations, with an annual report on conditions and recommendations made publicly available online.
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Bill Summary: Amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general administration relating to correctional institutions, providing for boards of prison inspectors in State correctional institutions.
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• Introduced: 03/10/2026
• Added: 03/11/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Napoleon Nelson (D)*, Maureen Madden (D), Jeanne McNeill (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Danilo Burgos (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Darisha Parker (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), Liz Hanbidge (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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NM bill #HB70 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Prc Support Agency
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Public Regulation Commission (PRC) and its supporting agency, establish a dedicated "utility oversight fund" for fees and penalties collected from utilities, and implement new regulations regarding the handling of fees, interest, and penalties. Key provisions include requiring utilities to pay fees on time to avoid interest and penalties, with the PRC empowered to sue for collection. The bill also creates the non-reverting "utility oversight fund" to be administered by the commission, funded by collected fees, appropriations, gifts, grants, and donations, with legislative appropriation for the commission's duties. Furthermore, it clarifies definitions within the Public Regulation Commission Act, distinguishes between the "commission" (the decision-making body) and the "agency" (the supporting organization), and outlines new requirements for commissioners, including ethics training and continuing education. The bill also addresses prohibited acts for nominees, commissioners, and employees, particularly concerning interactions with regulated entities, and establishes rules for ex parte communications during commission proceedings. Finally, it defines the duties of a Chief of Staff to manage the agency's day-to-day operations and staff, and sets forth specific license fees for pipeline operators, all of which will be credited to the utility oversight fund.
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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: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 03/10/2026
• Last Action: Signed by Governor - Chapter 64 - Mar. 10
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NJ bill #A4540 • Last Action 03/10/2026
Requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans; requires school districts to provide instruction on environmental and natural disasters to students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all school districts and nonpublic schools must create and maintain comprehensive emergency operations plans to ensure essential school functions continue during any crisis, such as fires, active shooters, natural disasters, environmental disasters, or pandemics. These plans must identify critical operations, personnel, and procedures, and be coordinated with local and state emergency responders, aligning with municipal emergency plans. The plans will be reviewed by the Commissioner of Education, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, and must be updated and resubmitted every five years or after any emergency incident. Importantly, these plans will be considered confidential and not subject to public records requests. Additionally, the bill requires schools to provide students with annual instruction on their roles and responsibilities during emergencies, and for school districts to integrate lessons on environmental and natural disasters into their K-12 curricula across science, health, and social studies, focusing on preparedness and evacuation procedures.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires school districts and nonpublic schools to develop emergency operations plans. The bill also requires school districts to provide instruction on environmental and natural disasters to students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12. Under the bill, the board of education of each school district and the chief school administrator of each nonpublic school is required to develop and coordinate an emergency operations plan to ensure the continuity of essential school functions under all circumstances. The plan is required to identify a baseline of preparedness for all potential emergencies and be coordinated with State and local authorities. The bill requires the plan to include, but not be limited to, the following components: identification of essential functions, programs, and personnel; procedures to implement the plan; delegation of authority and lines of succession; identification of alternative facilities and related infrastructure, including those for communications; identification and protection of vital records and databases; and schedules and procedures for periodic tests, training, and exercises. The plan will be consistent with the local emergency operations plan of the municipality or municipalities in which the school district or nonpublic school is located. The bill directs the board of education or chief school administrator to adopt and submit for review an emergency operations plan to the Commissioner of Education, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within six months of the bill's effective date. The board or administrator will be required to review, update, and resubmit the plan to the offices every five years. Under the bill, the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, the State Office of Emergency Management, the Department of Health, and the Commissioner of Education will be required to review the emergency operations plans submitted and, when necessary, make recommendations for a plan's improvement. An emergency operation plan prepared pursuant to this bill will not be considered a government record under the State's open public records act and, therefore, will not be available for public inspection, copying, or the purchase of copies. The bill also requires the board of education or chief school administrator of a nonpublic school to ensure that students enrolled in the school district or nonpublic school annually receive appropriate instruction related to the emergency operations plan adopted by the board of education or chief school administrator. The instruction will include the expectations and responsibilities of students in the event that an emergency occurs. Finally, this bill requires that each school district will incorporate instruction on environmental and natural disasters in the science, comprehensive health and physical education, and social studies curricula for students in grades K through 12 as part of the district's implementation of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards.
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• Introduced: 03/09/2026
• Added: 03/12/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carol Murphy (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/11/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
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FL bill #H7005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Persons Provided Public Emergency Shelter
Status: Dead
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: 2 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Meg Weinberger (R)*, Johanna López (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 11/05/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7000
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FL bill #H0939 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Pub. Rec./E-mail Addresses Collected by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
Status: Dead
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: 17
• Last Amended: 12/30/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 490
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VA bill #SB556 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Child abuse & neglect; mandatory reporting for certain persons in their prof. or official capacity.
Status: Dead
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: 7 • Actions: 27
• Last Amended: 02/16/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
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NY bill #A10000 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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 financial support for various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It details specific appropriations for state operations, including personal services, supplies, contractual services, and equipment, across numerous agencies such as the Department of Health, Department of Taxation and Finance, and the State University of New York. The bill also includes provisions for reappropriating unexpended balances from prior years' appropriations and allows for flexibility in allocating federal grants. A key provision authorizes the Director of the Budget to withhold appropriated funds if a general fund imbalance is projected or occurs in fiscal year 2026-27, with specific exemptions for public assistance, debt service, and court-ordered payments. The bill also establishes a framework for legislative review of any proposed withholdings, giving the legislature ten business days to adopt its own plan to address the imbalance.
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10000b
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NY bill #A10003 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: AI summary unavailable
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: print number 10003b
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NY bill #A10008 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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); authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York city; extends provisions of law relating thereto (Part E); extends
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts major components of legislation to implement the state's transportation, economic development, and environmental conservation budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, extending various provisions related to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) costs and an accident prevention course pilot program until April 1, 2028. It also authorizes for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City and extends related provisions until April 1, 2028. The bill introduces new regulations for data brokers, requiring registration, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and implementing audit requirements. Additionally, it enhances consumer protections within health insurance by expanding coverage for out-of-network providers during pregnancy, requiring accessible formulary drug lists, and limiting utilization reviews for chronic health conditions to once per year unless specific clinical guidelines necessitate more frequent reviews. The legislation also includes provisions for utility intervenor reimbursement, state financial assistance for rural municipalities' water quality projects, establishes an "Excelsior Power Program" to incentivize smart thermostat use for demand reduction, and creates a State Office of the Utility Consumer Advocate to represent utility customers. Furthermore, it mandates a fare-free bus pilot program within New York City for five routes, costing no more than fifteen million dollars, and establishes a "Blue Ribbon Commission on Residential Affordability Through Energy Savings" to study rising utility rates and recommend reforms. Finally, the bill includes provisions related to dairy promotion, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers until 2033, and mandates that certain insurance policies cover outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists.
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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); intentionally omitted (Part C); intentionally omitted (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); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); to amend part PP of chapter 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); intentionally omitted (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); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); intentionally omitted (Part N); intentionally omitted (Part O); intentionally omitted (Part P); intentionally omitted (Part Q); intentionally omitted (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); to A. 10008--B 2 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); intentionally omitted (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); intentionally omitted (Part X); intentionally omitted (Part Y); intentionally omitted (Part Z); to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the registration of data brokers, establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers, and providing related regulatory provisions (Part AA); intentionally omitted (Part BB); intentionally omitted (Part CC); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); intentionally omitted (Part FF); intentionally omitted (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); intentionally omitted (Part II); intentionally omitted (Part JJ); intentionally omitted (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); intentionally omitted (Part MM); intentionally omitted (Part NN); to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement (Part OO); to amend part T of chapter 57 of the laws of 2017 amending the environmental conservation law, the public health law, the public authorities law, the state finance law and the soil and water conservation districts law relating to the implementation of the "clean water infrastructure act of 2017", in relation to providing state financial assistance payments to rural municipalities in support of water quality infrastructure projects (Part PP); to amend the public service law and the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the excelsior power program (Part QQ); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the state office of the utility consumer advocate; and to repeal subdivision 4 of section -a of the executive law, in relation to the utility intervention unit (Part RR); in relation to establishing a fare-free bus pilot program within the city of New York (Part SS); establishing the blue ribbon commission on residential affordability through energy savings; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Subpart A); and relating to profits resulting from the participation of electric generating facilities in the federally designated bulk system operator's short-term electric commodity markets (Subpart B)(Part TT); and to amend the insurance law, in relation to including outpatient care provided by creative arts therapists in certain insurance policies (Part UU) A. 10008--B 3
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10008b
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NY bill #A10005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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; relates to the extension of 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
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, extending the recruitment and retention program for certain members of the New York National Guard and Naval Militia until September 1, 2031, and suspending the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the 2027-2028 fiscal year. It also establishes requirements for three-dimensional (3D) printers to prevent the printing of firearms and illegal firearm parts, creating a working group to study blocking technology and a library of firearm blueprint files for manufacturers to develop this technology, and extends the effectiveness of provisions related to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits for alcoholic beverages until October 12, 2027. Furthermore, the bill mandates education and training in ethics for lobbyists and clients, revises lobbyist and client registration fees, and requires the superintendent of state police to develop a critical incident paid leave policy for all members of the division, providing paid leave for officers involved in critical incidents, which are defined as actions resulting in serious injury or death, firearm discharges, or significant traffic accidents. The bill also includes numerous provisions related to the administration of state funds, bond authorizations for various capital projects including housing, education, transportation, and environmental initiatives, and establishes the office of the chief medical examiner within the commission to investigate deaths of incarcerated individuals, with specific duties and reporting requirements.
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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 extending such provisions (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); Intentionally omitted (Subpart A); and to amend the executive law, in relation to firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers and a three-dimensional printed firearm library (Subpart B)(Part C); intentionally omitted (Part D); intentionally omitted (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); intentionally omitted (Part H); intentionally omitted (Part I); intentionally omitted (Part J); intentionally omitted (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 amending the alcoholic beverage control law relating to liquidator's permits and temporary retail permits, in relation to the effectiveness thereof (Part N); intentionally omitted (Part O); intentionally omitted (Part P); intentionally omitted (Part Q); intentionally omitted (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); intentionally omitted (Part T); to amend the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to education and training in ethics and lobbying (Part U); intentionally omitted (Part V); intentionally omitted (Part W); intentionally omitted (Part X); intentionally omitted (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 A. 10005--B 2 finance law relating to restricting contacts in the procurement process and the recording of contacts relating thereto, in relation to extending the effectiveness thereof (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); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); 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 New York state 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 New York state 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 New York state 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 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to issuance of bonds for project costs undertaken by A. 10005--B 3 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 part D of chapter 63 of the laws of 2005, relating to the composition and responsibilities of the New York state higher education capital matching grant board, in relation to higher education capital matching grants; to amend chapter 174 of the laws of 1968 constituting the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to the issuance of certain bonds or notes; and to amend the public authorities law, in relation to bond limits (Part FF); to amend the public lands law, in relation to state aid on certain state leased or state owned land (Part GG); to amend chapter 141 of the laws of , amending the legislative law and the state finance law relating to the operation and administration of the legislature, in relation to extending such provisions (Part HH); to amend the real property tax law, in relation to PILOT payments associated with certain state-owned lands in Ulster County (Part II); to amend the local finance law, in relation to capitalizing police emergency response vehicles (Part JJ); and to amend the correction law and the county law, in relation to establishing the office of chief medical examiner; and to repeal certain provisions of the county law relating thereto (Part KK)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: print number 10005b
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VA bill #HB271 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: Dead
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: 7 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
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NY bill #S09003 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Makes appropriations for the support of government - Aid to Localities Budget.
Status: In Committee
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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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9003B
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NJ bill #A132 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Requires school bus personnel members working with students with disabilities to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires school buses transporting students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that school bus personnel, including drivers, aides, and any other individuals responsible for student safety on buses carrying students with disabilities, must call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies and report the call to the Office of Special Education. It also requires that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with interior video cameras, real-time global positioning systems (GPS) for location and speed tracking, and two-way communication devices, with video footage and GPS data retained for at least 180 days. Furthermore, the bill expands mandatory safety training for all school bus personnel working with students with disabilities, covering topics like behavior management and emergency procedures, and establishes penalties for non-compliance, including civil penalties for personnel who fail to call 911 in emergencies and fines for employers who do not administer required training. Parents or guardians can file complaints if they believe a school bus personnel member failed to follow these emergency procedures, and the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will inspect the new safety equipment during routine school bus inspections.
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Bill Summary: This 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 transporting one or more students with disabilities 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 that call to the Office of Special Education in 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 office, 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 transporting students with disabilities. Pursuant to 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 transporting one or more students with disabilities. 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. Pursuant to the bill, the parent or guardian of a student with disabilities, 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 Office of Special Education within 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 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, but not be limited to, 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. Finally, the bill requires that each in-terminal school bus inspection conducted by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission is to provide for the inspection of the equipment required to be installed on school buses pursuant to the bill.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/01/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 17 : Al Barlas (R)*, Michael Venezia (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Chris DePhillips (R), Gerry Scharfenberger (R), Vicky Flynn (R), William Sampson (D), John Azzariti (R), Kevin Egan (D), Alex Sauickie (R), Brian Rumpf (R), Erik Peterson (R), John DiMaio (R), Erik Simonsen (R), Cleopatra Tucker (D), Jay Webber (R), Ellen Park (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 11/24/2025
• Last Action: Withdrawn from Consideration
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FL bill #H7023 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Cybersecurity
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled OGSR/Cybersecurity, aims to strengthen cybersecurity protections for government agencies by expanding exemptions from public records and public meetings requirements. It defines key terms like "breach" and "cybersecurity" and creates new exemptions for various types of sensitive information, including network schematics, security practices, risk assessments, login credentials, and data related to user access of public portals. The bill also revises existing exemptions for cybersecurity insurance and agency-produced software, while removing some previous exemptions for specific login credentials and cybersecurity information held by certain departments. Additionally, it makes portions of public meetings that would reveal this sensitive cybersecurity information exempt from public access, with provisions for recording and transcribing these closed sessions. The exemptions are subject to future legislative review and repeal, with some set to expire in 2031. The bill also repeals certain existing provisions related to data security in educational institutions and insurance corporations.
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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.; providing and revising definitions; providing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity processes or practices, certain cybersecurity program reports, login credentials, and certain information associated with access to a public-facing portal held by an agency; revising an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity insurance information and certain cybersecurity-related information held by an agency; consolidating a public record exemption for certain agency-produced data processing software held by an agency; expanding an exemption from public meetings requirements for portions of a meeting that would reveal certain cybersecurity-related information held by an agency; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemptions; amending s. 15.16, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials held by the Department of State; amending s. 24.1051, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity-related information held by the Department of the Lottery; amending s. 101.5607, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 106.0706, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain user identifications and passwords held by the Department of State; amending s. 112.31446, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials held by the Commission on Ethics; amending s. 119.07, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 119.071, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain agency-produced data processing software; amending s. 119.0712, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain secure login credentials and certain information associated with access to a public-facing portal held by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles; amending s. 119.0713, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity-related information held by a utility owned or operated by a unit of local government; amending s. 119.0714, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 282.318, F.S.; removing an exemption from public records requirements for a comprehensive risk assessment held by an agency; removing exemptions from public records requirements for certain cybersecurity- related internal policies and procedures, certain cybersecurity-related internal audits and evaluations held by an agency, and certain cybersecurity-related reports held by an agency; repealing s. 627.352, F.S., relating to security of data and information technology in 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: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, William Conerly (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 7024
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FL bill #H7017 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Trade Secrets
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies several Florida statutes to remove references to "trade secrets" from various public records exemptions, effectively making information previously protected as a trade secret potentially subject to public disclosure. Specifically, it removes the scheduled repeal of a general exemption for trade secrets held by an agency, meaning that exemption will no longer automatically expire. The bill also amends numerous sections across different areas of law, such as antitrust violations, economic development, healthcare, workers' compensation, consumer protection, and insurance, by deleting the specific inclusion of "trade secrets" as a category of information that is confidential and exempt from public records requirements. The intent is to streamline or eliminate these specific trade secret exemptions from public access across a broad range of state agencies and business dealings.
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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 record requirements for a trade secret held by an agency; removing 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; removing references to trade secrets from public records exemptions; providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Government Operations Subcommittee, Judson Sapp (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 17
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to SB 7026
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LA bill #HB936 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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LA bill #HB736 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/27/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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LA bill #HB791 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Provides relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence (OR +$256,243 GF EX See Note)
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: 4
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Commerce.
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NY bill #S09005 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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 the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, making several changes across various state laws. Key provisions include making permanent the recruitment and retention incentive program for active members of the New York Army National Guard, New York Air National Guard, and New York Naval Militia. It also extends the suspension of subsidies to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the 2029-2030 fiscal year. The bill addresses three-dimensional printed guns by amending laws related to their manufacture and possession, and introduces firearm prevention technology requirements for 3D printers, mandating "blocking technology" to prevent the printing of illegal firearm parts. Additionally, it modifies procedures for collecting and maintaining sexual offense evidence kits, extending the retention period for such evidence until the victim's 40th birthday or 20 years, whichever is later, and establishes a working group to study and recommend improvements for evidence kit testing and tracking. The bill also extends the duration of orders of protection and makes changes to disaster emergency response protocols, including establishing the Northern Emergency Management Assistance Compact and the International Emergency Management Assistance Compact. It creates the crime of unlawful obstruction of a place of religious worship and revises various alcoholic beverage control laws, including allowing temporary retail permit holders to purchase stock on credit, banning alcoholic beverage brand labels designed to appeal to children, and allowing manufacturers to hold multiple retail licenses. The bill also introduces new license types for adult care facilities, airline lounges, cafes, higher education institutions, hotel concessionaires, and early morning sports bars, and allows for dine-and-dance licenses. It prohibits voter suppression tactics and establishes an election security navigator program to assist local election boards with cybersecurity. Furthermore, it enhances ethics and lobbying education and training requirements, modifies financial disclosure requirements for public officers, and establishes a commission to assess and fund workers' compensation fraud investigations. The bill also specifies authorized medical providers for workers' compensation claims and repeals certain related provisions. It requires the superintendent of state police to develop a critical incident paid leave policy for members and extends the effectiveness of certain procurement process restrictions. The bill also adjusts the definition of procurement contracts and modifies rules regarding purchases through the correctional industries program. It authorizes the administration of various funds and accounts related to capital projects for state agencies, including higher education facilities, libraries, and youth facilities, and makes changes to bond issuance authorities for various public projects. The bill also establishes a task force to redesign municipal aid and incentives, and creates an election security navigator program. It extends the term of an independent monitor for the Orange County Industrial Development Agency and modifies tax exemption applicability based on population. Additionally, it authorizes additional paid leave for public employees on military duty, creates an identification card program for incarcerated individuals in local correctional facilities, and promotes the health and safety of incarcerated pregnant individuals and their children. The bill also modifies the usage of funds in the New York State Cannabis Revenue Fund, establishes a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses, and makes changes to retirement and social security laws concerning prior service credit for certain New York City employees, retirement benefits for 911 operators and dispatchers, restoration of 20-year service retirement for certain NYC corrections officers and sanitation workers, and increases earning limitations for retired public service workers. It also ensures identical health benefits for skilled nursing care for public retirees, allows local government reorganization grants for school district reorganization studies, and establishes 25-year retirement programs for specific New York City employees, including water supply police. Finally, it creates an office of Native American affairs, includes all lands in Ulster County as subject to taxation, and modifies assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax-exempt property.
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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 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); intentionally omitted (Part D); to amend the public health law, in relation to sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures (Part E); intentionally omitted (Part F); intentionally omitted (Part G); to amend the criminal procedure law and the family court act, in relation to extending orders of protection (Part H); intentionally omitted (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 establishing the crime of unlawful obstruction of a place of religious worship (Part K); intentionally omitted (Part L); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend chapter 396 of the laws of 2010 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 expanding the ability of certain persons who sell alcohol to set the price of said alcohol (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); intentionally omitted (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 prohibiting the suppression of voters (Part R); intentionally omitted (Part S); intentionally omitted (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, the administrative code of the city of New York, the executive law and the legislative law, in relation to making conforming technical changes (Part V); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to the assessment of workers' compensation fraud and establishing the fraud assessment commission; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the workers' compensation fraud investigation and prosecution fund (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); intentionally omitted (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 the state finance law, in relation to no longer requiring certain commodities be purchased through the correctional industries program; and 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); intentionally omitted (Part DD); intentionally omitted (Part EE); 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 part D of chapter 63 of the laws of , relating to the composition and responsibilities of the New York state higher education capital matching grant board, in relation to the amount of award matching capital grants; to amend chapter 392 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 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 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 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 , 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 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, nonpublic 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 2005-2006 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 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); in relation to establishing the New York state aid and incentives for municipalities redesign task force; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part GG); to amend the election law, in relation to establishing the election security navigator program (Part HH); to amend the general municipal law and the executive law, in relation to extending the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency, and modifying the applicability of certain tax exemptions based on population; to amend part III of chapter 58 of the laws of 2023, amending the general municipal law and the executive law relating to directing the state inspector general to appoint an independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon the expiration thereof (Part II); to amend the military law, in relation to authorizing additional paid leave for public employees who are absent on military duty (Part JJ); to amend the correction law, in relation to creating an identification card program for incarcerated individuals in local correctional facilities; and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to issuance of and waiver of fees for identification cards issued pursuant to identification card programs under the correction law (Part KK); to amend the correction law, in relation to promoting the health, safety, and human rights of incarcerated pregnant individuals, incarcerated birthing parents of children and their children (Part LL); to amend the state finance law, in relation to the usage of funds in the New York state cannabis revenue fund (Part MM); to amend the veterans' services law, in relation to establishing a searchable database of veteran-owned businesses (Part NN); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the treatment of prior service with certain agencies by the New York city police pension fund (Part OO); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the retirement of state, county and municipal 911 operators and dispatchers (Part PP); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the restoration of 20 year service retirement for certain New York city corrections officers and sanitation workers (Part QQ); to amend the workers' compensation law, in relation to the parties' rights to a hearing upon application to the workers' compensation board and requiring a record of all hearings held (Part RR); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to the eligibility of certain participants in the New York city employees' retirement system to opt into the twenty-five year retirement program for EMT members (Part SS); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to increasing the earning limitations for retired persons in positions of public service (Part TT); to amend the civil service law, in relation to ensuring identical health benefits for skilled nursing care for public retirees (Part UU); to amend the state finance law, in relation to authorizing local government citizens re-organization empowerment grants to be used for school district reorganization for costs of studies and plans necessary for school district reorganization that are not otherwise aidable (Part VV); to amend the retirement and social security law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of twenty-five year retirement programs for members of the New York city employees' retirement system employed as water supply police; and in relation to providing for employer pick up, pursuant to provisions of the internal revenue code, of certain additional member contributions required to be made by certain participants in the twenty-five year retirement programs; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part WW); to amend the retirement and social security law, in relation to service rendered by police officers in the agency police services unit (Part XX); to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the office of Native American affairs (Part YY); to amend the real property tax law, in relation to including all lands in Ulster county as being subject to taxation (Part ZZ); to amend the state finance law, in relation to aid and incentives for municipalities to the city of New York (Part AAA); and to amend the real property tax law, in relation to assessment and taxation of lessees and users of certain tax exempt property (Part BBB)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9005B
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MA bill #S235 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Regulating internet gaming
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for internet gaming in Massachusetts, creating a new Chapter 23O in the state's laws to govern online gambling. The bill authorizes the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to issue two types of licenses: Category 1 licenses for existing gaming licensees and Category 2 licenses for new entities, with a limit of four Category 2 licenses. The legislation requires strict regulation of internet gaming platforms, including robust consumer protection measures such as age verification, responsible gaming programs, and self-exclusion options. Operators will be subject to a 20% excise tax on adjusted gross internet gaming receipts, with revenue distributed across various state funds, including the General Fund, Workforce Investment Trust Fund, and Public Health Trust Fund. The bill mandates comprehensive background checks for operators and employees, establishes detailed reporting requirements, and includes provisions for investigating and preventing problem gambling. Additionally, the bill requires the Gaming Commission to conduct research on the social and economic impacts of internet gaming and perform a study on minority, women, and veteran business participation in the industry. The legislation aims to create a regulated, safe, and controlled environment for online gambling while generating revenue for the state and protecting consumers from potential gambling-related harm.
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Bill Summary: For legislation to ensure the Gaming Commission regulates internet gaming. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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• Introduced: 03/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 194th General Court
• Sponsors: 1 : Paul Feeney (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 6
• Last Amended: 02/27/2025
• Last Action: Accompanied a study order, see S2996
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NY bill #S09008 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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); requires the inst
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 and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). It requires applicants for a Class M (motorcycle) license to complete a motorcycle rider safety course. The bill also mandates the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices in vehicles for repeated speed limit violations, allows for-hire autonomous vehicles outside of New York City, and enhances penalties for violence against highway workers, including license suspension and penalties for entering active work zones. Furthermore, it expands the automated work zone speed enforcement program, extends tax increment financing provisions for transit authorities, and authorizes environmental reviews for the Second Avenue Subway crosstown extension. The legislation also addresses dairy promotion, extends the refundability of the investment tax credit for farmers, and modifies the Green Jobs-Green New York program. It includes provisions related to executive compensation disclosure for utilities, limits their retention of excess equity returns, and prohibits utility service terminations in multiple dwellings. The bill enacts the "Sustainable Housing and Sprawl Prevention Act," removes statutory caps on rebates for municipal infrastructure projects and vehicle purchases, and authorizes leases of State University of New York (SUNY) land for student housing. It extends the authority of the New York State Urban Development Corporation for economic development and loan programs, requires provenance data for synthetic content, establishes the "Safe by Design Act," and enacts the "Data Broker Accountability Act." The bill also includes provisions on premium increase explanations, benchmark loss ratios for homeowners' insurance, insurance discounts for property improvements, and annual reports on multi-family building insurance. It mandates annual consumer guides for health insurers, ongoing treatment by out-of-network providers during pregnancy, accessible formulary drug lists, and utilization reviews for chronic health conditions. Additionally, it provides for motor vehicle insurance premium deductions for dashboard cameras, protects private education loan borrowers and cosigners, extends excess profit refunds for motor vehicle policyholders, and authorizes a demonstration project for health insurance continuation assistance. The bill also authorizes the Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project, allows the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to award grants for water quality projects, and enacts the "Food Retail Establishment Subsidization for Healthy Communities (FRESH Communities) Act." It establishes the "Climate Resilient New York Act of 2026," creates a zero-emission vehicles rebate program, and directs the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to establish a ride-clean rebate program. The bill also mandates a study on the banking development district program, provides technical assistance grants for brownfield site remedial programs, modifies environmental restoration projects, and addresses the management of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in biosolids, establishing an agricultural response program and fund. It also directs the Department of Environmental Conservation to establish a PFAS removal treatment installation grant program and a maintenance rebate program. The legislation includes a ten percent fare rate reduction program for veterans within the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), enacts the "One City, One Fare Act" to study unified fare zones, limits certain toll fees and fines, and modifies grant awards for airport improvement. It increases penalties for speed violations and failure to exercise due care around parked vehicles, and addresses tickets for the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company. The bill also directs NYSERDA to establish a heat pump rebate program, creates the Office of Digital Innovation, Governance, Integrity, and Trust, and enacts the "Accelerate Solar for Affordable Power (ASAP) Act" to reform utility interconnection processes. It adjusts payments for mass transportation in the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District and adds Yates County to it, requires the MTA to publish capital project data, and establishes farm security resiliency grants for eligible losses due to weather conditions. Finally, it mandates a state transportation plan, establishes the Excelsior Power Program for smart thermostat initiatives, and requires school bus stop-arm cameras.
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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 and the general municipal law, in relation to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits; 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 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); intentionally omitted (Part M); to amend the public service law, in relation to executive compensation disclosure by gas, electric, steam and water-works corporations; limiting retention of revenues derived from their actual return on equity in excess of authorized rates of return; prohibiting public utilities from using funds for certain activities (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 and the public housing law, in relation enacting the "sustainable housing and sprawl prevention 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 lease of certain lands at SUNY college of environmental science and forestry for the purpose of building undergraduate and graduate student housing (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); intentionally omitted (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 premium increase explanations (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); intentionally omitted (Part EE); intentionally omitted (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 general business law and the civil practice law and rules, 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); intentionally omitted (Part MM); in relation to enacting the "Long Island MacArthur Airport terminal and rail integration project act" (Part NN); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the New York state environmental facilities corporation to award grants and loans to non-public entities for certain water quality projects (Part OO); to amend the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to enacting the food retail establishment subsidization for healthy communities (FRESH Communities) act (Part PP); to amend the executive law, in relation to enacting the "climate resilient New York act of 2026" (Part QQ); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to establishing the zero-emission vehicles rebate program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration thereof (Part RR); to amend the public service law, in relation to utility intervenor reimbursement; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the utility intervenor account (Part SS); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a ride clean rebate program (Part TT); to direct the department of financial services to conduct a study on the banking development district program and to make recommendations to improve such program (Part UU); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the availability of technical assistance grants in brownfield site remedial programs (Part VV); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental restoration projects; and to repeal certain provisions of such law relating thereto (Part WW); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to the management of PFAS in biosolids; and to amend the agriculture and markets law and the state finance law, in relation to establishing the PFAS agricultural response program and the agricultural PFAS response Fund (Part XX); to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to directing the department of environmental conservation to establish a perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment installation grant program and a perfluoroakyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances removal treatment maintenance rebate program (Part YY); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to a ten percent fare rate reduction program in the metropolitan transportation authority for veterans (Part ZZ); enacting the one city, one fare act (Part AAA); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to limiting certain fees and fines for tolls charged by a public authority (Part BBB); to amend the transportation law, in relation to maximum grant awards for airport improvement and revitalization (Part CCC); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to fines imposed for failure to exercise due care and move over when approaching parked, stopped or standing motor vehicles on the shoulder of a highway (Part DDD); to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to increasing penalties for certain speed violations (Part EEE); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to tickets purchased for the Long Island Rail Road and the Metro-North Commuter Railroad Company (Part FFF); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to directing the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a heat pump rebate program; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof (Part GGG); to amend the financial services law, in relation to establishing the office of digital innovation, governance, integrity and trust (Part HHH); to amend the environmental conservation law and the public service law, in relation to enacting the accelerate solar for affordable power (ASAP) act (Part III); to amend part I of chapter 413 of the laws of 1999 relating to providing for mass transportation payments, in relation to the amount of payments in the Rochester-Genesee Regional Transportation District and adding Yates County to such District (Part JJJ); to amend the public authorities law, in relation to requiring the metropolitan transportation authority to publish certain information pertaining to capital project data for projects that are committed for construction on the capital program dashboard (Part KKK); to amend the agriculture and markets law, in relation to establishing farm security resiliency grant awards for farm employers who have suffered eligible losses as a result of eligible weather conditions or events (Part LLL); to amend the transportation law, in relation to a state transportation plan (Part MMM); to amend the public service law, in relation to establishing the excelsior power program (Part NNN); and to amend the vehicle and traffic law, in relation to school bus stop-arm cameras (Part OOO)
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 0 : Budget
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9008B
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VA bill #HB1398 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, definitions, penalty, report.
Status: Dead
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: 9 • Actions: 38
• Last Amended: 02/11/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
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NY bill #S09000 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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 financial allocations for various state agencies for the fiscal year beginning April 1, 2026. It details specific amounts appropriated for state operations, including personal services, supplies, contractual services, and equipment. The bill also addresses reappropriations, making available undisbursed or unexpended balances from prior years' appropriations for the same purposes, unless amended. Importantly, it specifies that no funds appropriated by this chapter will be available until a certificate of approval is issued by the director of the budget and filed with relevant departments and committees. The bill also includes provisions for how refunds, rebates, reimbursements, credits, repayments, and disallowances are to be handled, crediting them back to the original appropriation. Furthermore, it clarifies that federal funds appropriated can be allocated for any grant period beginning, during, or prior to the specified state fiscal year. Finally, it repeals certain appropriations that would otherwise lapse by operation of law on March 31, 2027, 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: 2 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9000B
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FL bill #H0277 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Domestic Violence and Protective Injunctions
Status: Passed
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to strengthen protections and enhance penalties related to domestic violence by defining "military protective order" as an order issued by a commanding officer in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, and "conviction" as a determination of guilt regardless of adjudication. It increases penalties for domestic violence offenses if the offender has a prior conviction, though this enhancement doesn't apply to felony battery and sentencing eligibility is determined without regard to the enhancement. The bill also establishes two pilot programs for electronic monitoring of individuals convicted of domestic violence or violating protective injunctions, 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, and requiring evaluations and reports to the Legislature. Furthermore, it expands the information considered by judges when granting injunctions for protection against domestic violence to include threats to injure or kill family pets, service animals, or emotional support animals, and requires the Department of Law Enforcement to enter injunctions for dating and sexual violence into a statewide verification system. The bill also makes a third-degree felony out of violating an injunction or foreign protection order if the person has one or more prior convictions for domestic violence or violating such an order, and mandates law enforcement notification if a military protective order is also violated. Finally, it increases the financial assistance available for victims of domestic violence needing to relocate.
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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-er2026 Legislature electronic 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-er2026 Legislature requiring 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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LA bill #SB297 • Last Action 03/09/2026
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: 2
• Last Amended: 02/28/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate; read by title. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
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VA bill #HR232 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Commending Tonya B. Lacey.
Status: Passed
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: 4 : Joshua Cole (D)*, Stacey Carroll (D), Nicole Cole (D), Margaret Franklin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: Agreed to by House by voice vote
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FL bill #H7015 • Last Action 03/09/2026
OGSR/Social Media Platform and Antitrust Investigations
Status: Dead
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: 19
• Last Amended: 12/12/2025
• Last Action: Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7014
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VA bill #SB85 • Last Action 03/09/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms & model operators, interoperability interfaces.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Consumer Data Protection Act, mandates that social media platforms and "deployers" (entities that make artificial intelligence systems available to users) must create "interoperability interfaces." These interfaces will allow users to share their "social graph data" (information about their connections and interactions on a social media platform) and "contextual data" (information provided to an artificial intelligence system over time, like prompts and conversation history) with other platforms or AI systems as the user chooses. The bill defines "artificial intelligence system" as a machine learning-based system that infers outputs from inputs, and "general-purpose generative artificial intelligence model" as a versatile AI system capable of performing many tasks. To facilitate this sharing, platforms and deployers must use an "open protocol" (a free and publicly available technical standard), ensure continuous data sharing on reasonable terms, and implement security measures. The bill also clarifies that platforms and deployers are not required to share internal inferences, trade secrets, or data in proprietary formats where no open standard exists, and they must not import data and treat it differently than their own. This new requirement will 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: 4 • Votes: 4 • Actions: 21
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Tabled in Communications, Technology and Innovation (18-Y 3-N)
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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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UT bill #SB0084 • Last Action 03/07/2026
Department of Commerce Amendments
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 47
• Last Amended: 02/23/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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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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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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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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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 #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 #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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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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OR bill #HB4174 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to public records.
Status: Dead
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: 3
• Last Amended: 02/05/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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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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UT bill #HB0407 • Last Action 03/06/2026
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: 44
• Last Amended: 03/06/2026
• Last Action: House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
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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 #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 #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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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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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 #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 #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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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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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 #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 #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 #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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OR bill #HB4030 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Relating to packaging subject to producer responsibility requirements; prescribing an effective date.
Status: Dead
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: 18
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: In committee upon adjournment.
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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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FL bill #S7044 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Custodians of Gold Coin and Silver Coin
Status: Dead
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 #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 #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 #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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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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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 #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 #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 #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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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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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: 02/06/2026
• 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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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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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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WY bill #SF0020 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Data privacy-government entities.
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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: 27
• Last Amended: 03/02/2026
• Last Action: Assigned Chapter Number 48
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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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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 #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 #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 #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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FL bill #S1686 • Last Action 03/06/2026
Public Records/Parkinson's Disease Registry
Status: Dead
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 #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 #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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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: 30
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
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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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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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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 #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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FL bill #S1634 • Last Action 03/05/2026
Public Records/Chief of Domestic Security
Status: Dead
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 #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 from 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 regarding 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, ensuring these rates are directly related to the actual cost of services and can only be adjusted every three years. The bill also creates the Oklahoma Wrecker and Towing Services Revolving Fund to administer the Division's operations and amends existing laws to reflect these changes, including transferring the Department of Labor's authority over vehicle removal and storage fees, updating definitions, and clarifying the roles of various agencies in regulating towing services, with the entire act becoming effective on January 1, 2027.
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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: 5 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 19
• Last Amended: 03/09/2026
• Last Action: Title stricken
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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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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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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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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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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: 3 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 02/12/2026
• Last Action: Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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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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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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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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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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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: 32
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Public Law 97
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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: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee, Government Operations Subcommittee, Wyman Duggan (R)*, Dan Daley (D)*, Jose Alvarez (D), Dotie Joseph (D), Susan L. Valdés (R)
• Versions: 4 • Votes: 5 • Actions: 48
• Last Amended: 03/04/2026
• Last Action: Ordered enrolled
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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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FL bill #S0332 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records and Public Meetings/Private Property Rights
Status: Dead
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: 02/13/2026
• 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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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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WA bill #HB2301 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Concerning extended producer responsibility requirements associated with paint.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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FL bill #S0864 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Public Records/Uterine Fibroid Research Database
Status: Dead
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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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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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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VA bill #SB375 • Last Action 03/04/2026
Virginia College Opportunity Fund; established, reports.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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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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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FL bill #S1298 • Last Action 03/03/2026
Public Records/Public Employees Relations Commission
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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 #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 #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 #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 #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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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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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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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 health insurance legislation is passed. "Covered individuals" are broadly defined to include anyone with accident and health, dental, vision, or Medicare supplement insurance. "Health insurance legislation" refers to any bill introduced in the legislature that could change coverage requirements, cost-sharing (like deductibles or co-payments), fees, taxes, business practices, or mandates for health insurers or administrators. Upon a legislator's request, the Department of Insurance will gather data from health insurers and administrators about potential premium increases or decreases, the number of Kansans affected, and whether federal law might preempt the proposed legislation, and then compile this information into a report within a specified timeframe, ensuring that individual insurer names and trade secrets are kept confidential and the data is not subject to public records requests until July 1, 2031.
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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: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 12
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Senate Hearing: Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 9:30 AM Room 546-S
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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 #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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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: 3 : Carmen Amato (R)*, Kristin Corrado (R)*, Owen Henry (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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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: 2 : Keturah Herron (D)*, Gerald Neal (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 03/03/2026
• Last Action: to Committee on Committees (S)
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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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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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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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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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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 #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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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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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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WA bill #HB2289 • Last Action 02/27/2026
Making 2025-2027 fiscal biennium supplemental operating appropriations.
Status: Dead
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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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 #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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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WV bill #HB5210 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Comprehesive reform of the state’s water infrastructure systems.
Status: Dead
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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WA bill #SB6253 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning public transportation benefit area governing bodies.
Status: Dead
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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WA bill #SB6164 • Last Action 02/26/2026
Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.
Status: Dead
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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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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VA bill #HB159 • Last Action 02/25/2026
Va. Freedom of Information Act; proceedings for enforcement, petition for mandamus or injunction.
Status: Dead
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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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 #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: 25 : Al Barlas (R)*, Michael Venezia (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Chris DePhillips (R), John Azzariti (R), Erik Peterson (R), Ravi S. Bhalla (D), Balvir Singh (D), Maureen Rowan (D), Ellen Park (D), Gerry Scharfenberger (R), Alex Sauickie (R), John DiMaio (R), William Sampson (D), Brian Rumpf (R), Dawn Fantasia (R), Vicky Flynn (R), Antwan McClellan (R), Erik Simonsen (R), Kevin Egan (D), Michael Inganamort (R), Bob Auth (R), Paul Kanitra (R), Sean Kean (R), Vincent Kearney (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/25/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education 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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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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 8 : Kevin Parker (D)*, Leroy Comrie (D), Robert Jackson (D), Shelley Mayer (D), Gustavo Rivera (D), James Sanders (D), Jose Serrano (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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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: 7 : Gregory Myhre (R)*, Brian Rumpf (R)*, Alex Sauickie (R), John DiMaio (R), Michael Inganamort (R), Dawn Fantasia (R), Gerry Scharfenberger (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 #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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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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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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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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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: 1 : Government Administration and Elections Committee, Josh Elliott (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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US bill #S3893 • Last Action 02/23/2026
SAFE Act Security And Freedom Enhancement Act of 2026
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Security And Freedom Enhancement Act of 2026" or "SAFE Act," aims to reauthorize and reform certain authorities under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) while increasing transparency and oversight. Key provisions include reforms to how the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) queries data collected under Section 702 of FISA, requiring more specific justifications and approvals for certain sensitive queries, and mandating audits of these queries with reports to Congress. The bill also prohibits "reverse targeting" of U.S. persons and individuals in the United States, meaning the government cannot use foreign intelligence authorities to circumvent U.S. warrant requirements. It introduces new requirements for the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) to appoint amici curiae (friends of the court) with privacy expertise, expands their access to information, and allows them to petition for review of certain decisions. Additionally, the bill mandates enhanced reporting on FISA activities, including the number of U.S. persons whose identities appear in disseminated intelligence reports, and establishes stricter procedures for agencies to ensure compliance with FISA, including accountability for violations. It also places limitations on the government's ability to purchase personal data from data brokers and sets consistent privacy protections for data held by online service providers and other intermediaries. Finally, the bill extends certain FISA authorities until April 20, 2028, and includes provisions for limited delays in implementation if necessary for technical or personnel reasons.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to reauthorize and reform certain authorities and to provide greater transparency and oversight.
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• Introduced: 02/24/2026
• Added: 03/19/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 8 : Mike Lee (R)*, Dick Durbin (D), Kevin Cramer (R), Mazie Hirono (D), Steve Daines (R), Cory Booker (D), Cynthia Lummis (R), Tammy Baldwin (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 03/18/2026
• Last Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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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: 04/23/2025
• 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 #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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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: 10 : Jeffrey Dinowitz (D)*, John McDonald (D), Deborah Glick (D), Alex Bores (D), William Colton (D), John Zaccaro (D), Bill Magnarelli (D), Carrie Woerner (D), Tony Simone (D), Jo Anne Simon (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/20/2026
• Last Action: referred to economic development
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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 #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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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 #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 #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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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 #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 #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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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: 6 : Andrea Katz (D)*, Marisa Sweeney (D)*, Luanne Peterpaul (D)*, Robert Karabinchak (D), Carmen Morales (D), Vincent Kearney (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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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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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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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: Dead
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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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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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: 40 : Robert Karabinchak (D)*, Sterley Stanley (D)*, Shama Haider (D)*, Andrea Katz (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), Alexander Schnall (D), Vincent Kearney (D), Kenyatta Stewart (D), Sean Kean (R), Jerry Walker (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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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NM bill #HJM2 • Last Action 02/19/2026
Ipra Implementation Study Task Force
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary:
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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: 10
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Signed by one or both houses (for legislation not requiring Governor's signature)
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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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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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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: Dead
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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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 #HB1297 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: Dead
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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VA bill #HB1001 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia College Access and Affordability Scholarship Fund; established, report.
Status: Dead
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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VA bill #HB313 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Virginia FOIA; public records to be open to inspection, non-citizen property owners.
Status: Dead
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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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: Dead
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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WV bill #SB980 • Last Action 02/18/2026
Clarifying office of Prosecuting Attorney exemption from Freedom of Information Act
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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: Dead
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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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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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 #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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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 #HB5621 • Last Action 02/16/2026
Prosecutor FOIA Bill
Status: Dead
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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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: 25
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/16/2026 Room 309)
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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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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: 11
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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WV bill #SB938 • Last Action 02/13/2026
Clarifying powers, duties, and responsibilities of certain public health officials
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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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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 #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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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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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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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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VA bill #SB826 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Marijuana; creates framework for retail sales.
Status: Dead
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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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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VA bill #SB243 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Adult protective services; creates adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation central registry.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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VA bill #SB381 • Last Action 02/12/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4141'25
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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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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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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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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VA bill #HB336 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Team; established, penalty, report.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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 #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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VA bill #HB780 • Last Action 02/11/2026
Higher educational institutions, public; appointment and composition of members, powers and duties.
Status: Dead
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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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: Dead
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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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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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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VA bill #SB195 • Last Action 02/10/2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Status: Dead
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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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: 9
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: House Appropriations & Finance Committee (13:30:00 2/10/2026 Room 307)
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VA bill #HB638 • Last Action 02/09/2026
Data brokers; regulation, civil penalties.
Status: Dead
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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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 #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: 6
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 2/9/2026 Room 321)
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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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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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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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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 #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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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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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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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WV bill #SB790 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Developing comprehensive energy development policy and plan for Office of Energy
Status: Dead
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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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WA bill #HB2483 • Last Action 02/06/2026
Creating a data broker registry.
Status: Dead
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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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 P. 12
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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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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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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: 5
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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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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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WA bill #SB5784 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Encouraging agency demographic data collection.
Status: Dead
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: 04/23/2025
• 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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VA bill #SB232 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; prohibitions and duties relating to minors.
Status: Dead
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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VA bill #SB201 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; protections for children, definitions.
Status: Dead
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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WA bill #HB2537 • Last Action 02/04/2026
Concerning emissions from emissions-intensive, trade-exposed facilities under the climate commitment act.
Status: Dead
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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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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• 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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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 #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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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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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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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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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: 3 : Greg Rothman (R)*, Tracy Pennycuick (R), 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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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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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: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 25 : 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), Liz Hanbidge (D), Chris Pielli (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 6 • Actions: 16
• Last Amended: 04/24/2025
• Last Action: Re-referred to Communications & Technology
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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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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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MS bill #SB2580 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Department of Emergency Management; establish.
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 sub-agencies, units, and offices. The MDEM will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor, who will have broad authority over the department's operations and personnel. The bill also creates an Office of Administrative Services within the MDEM and transfers the Mississippi Emergency Communications Authority (MECA), which manages the NG911 public safety network, from under the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to be an office within the new MDEM. This restructuring aims to improve the coordination and effectiveness of emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts across the state, with numerous sections of existing Mississippi Code being amended to reflect these changes and ensure consistency with the new departmental structure.
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Bill Summary: An Act Establishing The Mississippi Department Of Emergency Management Within The Executive Branch Of State Government In Order To House Emergency Management Sub-agencies, Units, And/or Offices Within State Government; 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; 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, 19-5-383, 19-5-385, 19-5-387 And 19-5-393, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Codify Section 33-15-4, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Josh Harkins (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2913 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Native wineries and native distilleries; update tax and permit provisions, and allow in state direct shipment.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill updates regulations for native wineries and distilleries in Mississippi, allowing them to ship their products directly to residents within the state, provided the recipient is 21 years or older and the shipment is not going to a "dry" county. It also expands the ability for these businesses to operate additional tasting rooms, permitting up to two more locations per winery or distillery, with each new tasting room requiring its own permit. The bill clarifies that a 24.5% additional markup, typically applied to alcoholic beverages, will not apply to native wines or spirits that retailers pick up directly from the winery or distillery. Furthermore, it removes a sunset provision for festival permits, making them permanent, and makes conforming changes to tax and permit provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide Legal Requirements To Be Observed By Native Wineries And Native Distilleries In Selling And Shipping Native Wines Or Native Spirits Directly To Residents In This State; To Amend Section 67-1-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Repealer On The Festival Permit; To Expand The Native Wine Retailer's Permit And The Native Spirit Retailer's Permit To Cover Up To Two Additional Tasting Rooms In This State; To Specify That A Separate Permit Is Required For Each Tasting Room; To Amend Sections 67-5-11 And 67-11-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Native Wine And Native Spirit Sales To Consumers At The Additional Tasting Rooms; To Specify That The 24.5% Additional Markup Does Not Apply To Native Wines Or Native Spirits Held At The Native Winery Or Native Distillery For On-site Pickup By Retailers; To Authorize Native Wineries And Native Distilleries To Sell And Ship Native Wines Directly To Residents In This State, Without Being Required To Transact The Sale And Shipment Through The Department Of Revenue's Alcoholic Beverage Control Division; To Amend Sections 67-1-41, 27-71-5 And 27-71-11, 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 : Andy Berry (R)*, Angela Hill (R)*, Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2325 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Expunction and reenfranchisment; revise procedure for requesting.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Expunction and reenfranchisment; revise procedure for requesting," aims to streamline the process for individuals to regain their right to vote, also known as suffrage, after being disqualified due to a felony conviction. It allows the Governor to restore suffrage through an executive order once a person has completed their sentence, including any incarceration, parole, or probation, and has paid all associated fines and fees. The bill mandates that the Mississippi Department of Corrections or the sentencing court must report to the Governor on individuals who meet these criteria for potential restoration of suffrage. Furthermore, it clarifies that presenting an executive order restoring suffrage rights is sufficient proof to register to vote, and election officials must update voter rolls and pollbooks to reflect these restorations. The bill also requires voter registration applications to include a statement that individuals whose suffrage rights have been restored by executive order are not disqualified from registering. Finally, it mandates the creation of a new law that allows for the expungement, or removal, of a conviction record for any person granted a full pardon by the Governor.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That The Governor May Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That A Person Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing Any Sentence And Paying Any Fines Imposed By The Sentencing Court For Such Crime; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Corrections Or The Sentencing Court, Whichever Is Appropriate, To Issue A Written Report To The Governor On Persons Who Meet The Requisite Conditions For Restoration Of Suffrage Rights; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Presents An Executive Order Restoring The Right Of Suffrage Shall Not Be Denied The Right To Register To Vote Based On A Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk Shall Keep A File Of Certified Copies Of Executive Orders Restoring Suffrage Rights; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-39 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Adopt Voter Registration Applications Which State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage By Executive Order Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Will Allow Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has Been Issued An Executive Order Restoring Suffrage Rights; To Amend Sections 47-7-31, 47-7-41 And 47-5-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Department Of Corrections To Investigate And Issue Regular Written Reports To The Governor On Those Persons Who Should Be Considered For Executive Pardon; To Create A Section Of Law To Provide That Any Person Granted An Executive Pardon Shall Be Entitled To Have His Or Her Record Expunged; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Sollie Norwood (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2351 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Adoption licensure board; bring forward code sections related to creation thereof.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Adoption licensure board; bring forward code sections related to creation thereof," proposes to re-enact and make available for amendment several existing Mississippi Code sections that govern various licensing and regulatory matters. Specifically, it brings forward provisions related to the licensing of family foster homes, child-caring agencies (entities providing residential care for children), and child-placing agencies (entities that place children in foster or adoptive homes), all of which are overseen by the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (DCPS). The bill also re-enacts a section that allows the Commission on Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks to revoke licenses, and provisions that authorize the suspension of state-issued licenses, permits, or registrations for individuals who are not complying with child support orders. The purpose of bringing these sections forward is to allow for potential future amendments to these laws.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 43-15-103, 43-15-105, 43-15-107, 43-15-109, 43-15-111, 43-15-113, 43-15-115, 43-15-117, 43-15-119, 43-15-123 And 43-15-125, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Govern The Licensing Of Family Foster Homes, Child-caring Agencies And Child-placing Agencies, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Section 49-7-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Is The Provision Of Law That Authorizes The Commission On Wildlife, Fisheries And Parks To Revoke Licenses, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 93-11-155, 93-11-157 And 93-11-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Provisions Of Law That Provide For The Suspension Of State-issued Licenses, Permits Or Registrations For Noncompliance With Child Support Order, 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 : Nicole Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2771 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Fresh Start Act; revise.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Fresh Start Act; revise," amends Mississippi law to revise the Fresh Start Act, which governs occupational licensing for individuals with prior criminal convictions. Key provisions include clarifying that the Fresh Start Act supersedes any contrary provisions in other laws, making technical changes, and defining "disqualifying crime" as a crime directly related to the duties of an occupation. The bill specifies that licensing authorities can only consider criminal records directly related to an occupation and must apply a clear and convincing standard of proof when evaluating factors for disqualification, such as the nature of the crime, time passed since commission, relationship to the occupation, and evidence of rehabilitation. It also mandates that licensing authorities cannot use vague terms like "moral turpitude" or "any felony" in their rules for licensure qualifications. The Act includes exceptions, stating it does not supersede the Nurse Licensure Compact or other interstate compacts, nor does it apply to certain professions like those licensed under Sections 73-34-1 et seq., 73-35-1 et seq., or 73-60-1 et seq. The bill also makes conforming changes to numerous other sections of the Mississippi Code, updating references to "felony" or "moral turpitude" to "disqualifying crime as provided in the Fresh Start Act" and removing outdated "good moral character" requirements in many instances, aligning them with the new framework. Importantly, the bill specifies that existing hearing and appeal procedures for licensing entities in place before January 1, 2025, will supersede the provisions of this act. The Act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-1, 73-77-3, 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Changes; To Amend Sections 19-5-353, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 73-1-13, 73-3-339, 73-9-61, 73-11-57, 73-14-35, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-21-97, 73-25-29, 73-27-13, 73-29-13, 73-29-31, 73-31-21, 73-34-109, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-55-19, 73-65-13, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-19, 75-76-131, 83-7-207, 83-39-15, 9-13-109, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 27-109-5, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 51-5-3, 67-1-57, 67-3-19, 73-2-7, 73-4-17, 73-6-13, 73-9-23, 73-11-51, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-19-17, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-111, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-25-3, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-16, 73-29-19, 73-30-9, 73-31-13, 73-33-1, 73-38-9, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-53-13, 73-54-13, 73-63-27, 73-67-21, 73-71-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-76-67, 81-18-9, 83-17-75, 83-39-9, 73-69-7, 73-69-11, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-609, 27-115-55, 37-13-89, 37-9-17, 37-29-232, 73-3-41, 73-4-25, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-17-15, 73-23-59, 73-30-21, 73-38-27, 73-53-17, 73-60-31, 73-67-27, 73-75-13, 75-60-19, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 83-1-191, 83-17-71, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-49-11, 97-33-315 And 73-66-17 Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 73-15-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daniel Sparks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2518 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Safe Schools Information-Sharing Act of 2026; enact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the "Mississippi Safe Schools Information-Sharing Act of 2026," establishes a secure statewide online system called a "portal" to track and share student safety risk assessments, which are documented evaluations of a student's behavior or circumstances that suggest a potential risk of harm. This portal will be managed by the State Department of Education and will coordinate with the juvenile court system to facilitate secure information exchange, though it will not store clinical diagnoses or detailed medical records. School districts must ensure that an entry indicating a risk assessment has occurred is entered into the portal within 48 hours, and only designated school officials ("authorized district users") will have access to student-specific information for purposes of student safety planning, intervention, and continuity of services. The bill also mandates Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) training for certain school district leaders and requires local law enforcement to notify a juvenile's school district of a felony arrest within 24 hours, with the option to transmit this information through the portal. All information within the portal is considered confidential and exempt from public records laws, with strict limitations on its use and disclosure.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The "mississippi Safe Schools Information-sharing Act Of 2026"; To Establish A Secure Statewide Online Student Safety Risk-assessment Tracking And Information-sharing System In Coordination With The Juvenile Court System And School Districts; To Require Timely Data Entry Of Risk Assessments; To Provide Limited Access For Privacy Purposes; To Require Behavioral Threat Assessment And Management (btam) Training For Certain District Leadership; To Require Local Law Enforcement Notification To A Juvenile's School District Of A Juvenile Felony Arrest Within 24 Hours And Authorize Transmission Through The System; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Rhodes (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2534 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Private auditor; direct appointment of auditing DOH and Board of Medical Licensure for compliance with certain provisions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill directs the Governor to appoint a private auditor by June 1, 2026, to examine the Mississippi State Department of Health and the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure for their compliance with federal and state abstinence education laws, the REAP Act (which refers to Chapter 141 of Title 41 of the Mississippi Code of 1972), and the Women's Health Defense Act of 2013. The private auditor will have the power to request documents, conduct interviews, and ask written questions that must be answered within 60 days. Within 180 days of appointment, the auditor will issue a preliminary report on any noncompliance, to which the audited agencies can respond. Finally, by January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the auditor will submit a public report of their findings to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Direct The Governor To Select And Appoint A Private Auditor To Determine The Extent To Which The Mississippi State Department Of Health And The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure Have Complied With Federal And State Abstinence Education Law, The Reap Act And The Women's Health Defense Act Of 2013; To Authorize The Private Auditor To Request Documents, Conduct Interviews And Pose Written Questions To The Department And The Board That Must Be Answered Within 60 Days; To Require Reports; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2633 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Personally Identifiable Informatioin (PII); define and provide exemptions.
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 alone or when combined with other information, and its status as PII depends on the risk of identification. Protected PII includes specific types of information when combined with an individual's name or initial and last name, such as Social Security numbers, home addresses, driver's license numbers, dates of birth, financial account numbers, and personnel or medical records. The bill exempts both PII and Protected PII from public access, building upon existing exemptions for certain information related to law enforcement officers, judges, and victims.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 To Provide Exemptions For Personally Identifiable Information (pii); To Amend Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Personally Identifiable Information And Protected Personally Identifiable Information; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Personally Identifiable Information; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Scott DeLano (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2651 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Public Records Act; exempt data from development of certain highway projects from disclosure under.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new section within Mississippi law to exempt certain information related to highway safety projects from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983. Specifically, any reports, surveys, schedules, lists, or data that are compiled or collected for the purpose of identifying, evaluating, or planning safety improvements for accident sites, dangerous road conditions, or railway-highway crossings, especially when done in accordance with federal law or for projects that will use Federal-aid Highway Funds (money provided by the federal government for highway construction and maintenance), will not be accessible to the public. This exemption aims to protect the planning and development process for these crucial safety initiatives.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Certain Information Compiled Or Collected For The Purpose Of Identifying, Evaluating Or Planning The Safety Enhancement Of Potential Accident Sites, Hazardous Roadway Conditions Or Railway Highway Crossings, Pursuant To Federal Law Or For The Purpose Of Developing Any Highway Safety Construction Improvement Project Which May Be Implemented Utilizing Federal-aid Highway Funds; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chuck Younger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2677 • Last Action 02/03/2026
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 acquire, manage, and redevelop vacant and abandoned properties that are currently out of use and negatively impacting communities. These land banks can be formed by individual local governments or cooperatively by multiple governments, and they are granted broad powers to facilitate the return of these blighted properties to productive commerce. This includes the ability to acquire property, clear titles, demolish or rehabilitate structures, and dispose of properties through various means, potentially including financing mechanisms like issuing bonds. The act also outlines the structure and governance of these land banks, including the composition and duties of their boards of directors, and establishes rules for their operations, ethics, public meetings, and record-keeping, while also providing for their dissolution and specific provisions for land bank creation following a natural disaster.
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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: 3 : Kamesha Mumford (D)*, Rod Hickman (D)*, Reginald Jackson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2741 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Firearms; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits governmental entities, which include state agencies and political subdivisions like counties and municipalities, from entering into contracts that discriminate against businesses involved with firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories, or against firearm trade associations. Discrimination is defined as refusing to do business, continuing existing business, or terminating business solely based on a company's status as a "firearm entity" (defined as a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, retailer of firearms, ammunition, or accessories, or a sport shooting range) or "firearm trade association" (a non-profit organization with firearm entities as members). The bill also amends existing law to prevent counties and municipalities from entering into contracts or rental agreements that restrict the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of firearms or ammunition. Furthermore, state agencies are now prohibited from interfering with citizens' rights to possess firearms, and individuals adversely affected by such state agency actions can sue for relief, with potential civil liability for officials involved, and public funds cannot be used for their defense. State law enforcement agencies are exempt from these regulations concerning firearms used by their officers in official duties. The bill also clarifies existing regulations regarding firearms in public places and amends provisions related to challenging local ordinances and regulations that violate firearm rights, allowing for legal action and potential civil liability for officials who fail to remedy violations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Firearms; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Firearms; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2537 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel within the State Department of Health to examine fetal deaths and deaths of infants up to one year old, with the goal of developing strategies to reduce infant mortality. This multidisciplinary panel will collect data from various state agencies, medical examiners, coroners, healthcare providers, and law enforcement, and physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must provide access to relevant medical records. The panel will submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing infant mortality statistics and recommendations for resource allocation. Importantly, all information, records, and proceedings of the panel will be confidential and exempt from public disclosure, subpoena, or use as evidence in legal proceedings, though the panel can take enforcement action against entities that fail to provide information. 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 information, from public records laws, and allows the department and related panels to conduct closed meetings 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 Create A New Section Within Chapter 61, Title 25, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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; To Amend Section 41-111-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Technical, Nonsubstantive Amendments; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Nicole Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2450 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Advanced practice registered nurses; revise collaboration requirement.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to revise collaboration requirements for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), which are nurses with specialized graduate education and experience who can diagnose, treat, and manage medical conditions, including prescribing medication. Key provisions include exempting certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists from the requirement to maintain a collaborative or consultative relationship with a licensed physician or dentist after they have completed 3,600 hours of practice, and allowing them to count hours worked before the bill's effective date towards this requirement. The bill also updates definitions related to nursing practice, clarifies the scope of practice for APRNs, and ensures that APRNs are included in provisions regarding grounds for disciplinary actions against nurses.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That A Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife Or Clinical Nurse Specialist Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Entering And Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That A Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Nurse Midwife Or Clinical Nurse Specialist May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill His Or Her Hour Requirement; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; 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: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2519 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026; enact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Mississippi Get to School and Stay Safe Act of 2026," establishes a secure statewide online system, referred to as the "portal," to track and share student safety risk assessments in coordination with the juvenile court system and school districts, requiring timely data entry while ensuring privacy through limited access for authorized district users and designated state administrators. The bill also mandates Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) training for certain school leadership, requires local law enforcement to notify a juvenile's school district of a felony arrest within 24 hours, and transfers the employment and supervision of school attendance officers from the state to local school districts, while continuing state funding for these positions and increasing their compensation by $10,000 annually.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The "mississippi Get To School And Stay Safe Act Of 2026"; To Establish A Secure Statewide Online Student Safety Risk-assessment Tracking And Information-sharing System In Coordination With The Juvenile Court System And School Districts; To Require Timely Data Entry Of Risk Assessments; To Provide Limited Access For Privacy Purposes; To Require Behavioral Threat Assessment And Management (btam) Training For Certain District Leadership; To Require Local Law Enforcement Notification To A Juvenile's School District Of A Juvenile Felony Arrest Within 24 Hours And Authorize Transmission Through The System; To Amend Sections 37-13-85, 37-13-87, 37-13-89, 37-13-91 And 37-13-107, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer Employment And Supervision Of School Attendance Officers To Local School Districts But Provide For Continued State Funding; To Provide An Increase Of $10,000.00 In Compensation For School Attendance Officers; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Rhodes (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2443 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Physician assistants; revise related provisions to authorize licensure of anesthesiologist assistants.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to authorize the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants, who will now be recognized as a type of physician assistant. Specifically, it removes language that previously prohibited the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants, and it adds passing the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) certification examination and holding current NCCAA certification as acceptable qualifications for physician assistant licensure and renewal. This change allows individuals certified by the NCCAA to be licensed as physician assistants in Mississippi, and it removes restrictions that prevented physician assistants from administering or monitoring certain types of anesthesia used in surgical procedures.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of "physician Assistant" To Delete The Provision That Nothing In Chapter 26, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Authorizes The Licensure Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Passage Of The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) Certification Examination And Having Current Nccaa Certification As Acceptable Eligibility Options For Applicants For Physician Assistant Licensure Or License Renewal; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Provision That Nothing In Chapter 26, Title 73, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Or In Rules Adopted By The State Board Of Medical Licensure Shall Authorize Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor Certain Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joey Fillingane (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2498 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Alyssa's Law; enact to require public schools to implement a panic alert system making use of wearable panic alert devices.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as "Alyssa's Law," mandates that every school district and charter school in Mississippi implement a panic alert system by the 2027-2028 school year, requiring that each staff member be provided with a wearable panic alert device that can immediately contact local emergency response agencies and initiate a campus-wide lockdown notification with both audible and visual cues, such as intercom takeover and strategically placed strobes, and this system must function independently of Wi-Fi or cellular services and be operable anywhere on campus. Additionally, all school personnel must receive training on the system's use, and schools must ensure local law enforcement agencies have access to security data like cameras and maps, with established access protocols, while certain security and fire safety records are declared confidential and exempt from public disclosure, with specific exceptions for sharing with property owners, other agencies, or by court order. The bill also requires that the panic button provider offer emergency response mapping, including detailed floor plans with critical information, at no cost to first responders in an electronic format compatible with existing software, and the State Board of Education is authorized to create necessary rules for implementation.
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Bill Summary: An Act Titled "alyssa's Law"; To Require Every School District And Charter School To Implement A Panic Alert System Making Use Of Wearable Panic Alert Devices, Provided To Each Staff Member, Allowing For Immediate Contact With Local Emergency Response Agencies; To Require That The Panic Alert System Be Capable Of Initiating A Campus-wide Lockdown Notification; To Require That All School Personnel Receive Training On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alert Device; To Require School Districts And Charter Schools To Ensure That All Security Data Within A School Building Are Accessible By A Local Law Enforcement Agency, And To Coordinate With A Local Law Enforcement Agency To Establish Appropriate Access Protocols; To Declare Certain School And Agency Safety And Security Records And Information To Be Confidential And Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983; To Provide For Certain Exceptions Allowing For Disclosure Of Such Confidential Information; To Require That Emergency Response Mapping Be Made Available By The Alyssa's Law Panic Button Provider At No Cost To Local First Responder Agencies, In An Electronic Or Digital Format, To Assist First Responders In Responding To Emergencies At Schools; To Authorize The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules To Implement This Act As Necessary To Protect The Health And Safety Of Students And Educators; To Provide That This Act Shall Be Enforced Beginning With The 2027-2028 School Year; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lydia Chassaniol (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2782 • Last Action 02/03/2026
BEAM; amend provisions concerning determination and award for funding.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Mississippi law concerning the determination and award of funding for broadband infrastructure projects, specifically clarifying the process after preliminary determinations are made by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM). BEAM is responsible for reviewing applications for funding to expand broadband internet access. The bill allows BEAM to issue a final decision and award funding after preliminary determinations have been published on its website, and it adds specific procedures for projects serving individual customers (retail end users). For these projects, BEAM will accept public comments and objections for thirty days after preliminary determinations are published, and will investigate these concerns before making a final award. Crucially, BEAM cannot award funding to a project if it's proven that the proposed service area already has broadband or if another provider is actively constructing a network there with completion expected within one year of the application date. The bill also clarifies that trade secrets and proprietary financial information submitted by applicants are exempt from public disclosure.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 77-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Stipulate That A Final Determination And Award May Be Issued After Preliminary Determinations Are Published On Beam's Website; To Add Clarifying Language; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rita Parks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2448 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Board of Medical Licensure; revise licensure status and other provisions and create Board of Health Professions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes numerous changes to the laws governing the practice of medicine and the licensing of healthcare professionals in Mississippi, aiming to clarify procedures, enhance oversight, and establish a new Board of Health Professions. Key provisions include refining definitions of medical practice, updating requirements for obtaining and renewing medical licenses, and clarifying procedures for temporary licenses, reciprocity, and disciplinary actions, such as allowing for behavioral conduct that requires treatment to be a basis for license restriction and mandating hearings within 30 days if a physician's practice is an immediate danger. The bill also introduces a requirement for the Mississippi Physician Health Program to provide performance statistics to the Board of Medical Licensure and expands the Board of Medical Licensure's composition to include public members not related to the healthcare industry. Furthermore, it creates a new State Board of Health Professions, outlining its membership, appointment process, qualifications, and duties, which include advising the legislature on health profession regulation and resolving conflicts between existing health regulatory boards, with the Department of Health providing administrative support and meeting space for this new board.
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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; 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 Issuance Of Subpoenas By The Board Of Medical Licensure, 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 His Or Her 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; To Create New Sections 73-44-1, 73-44-3, 73-44-5, 73-44-7 And 73-44-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Set Forth Certain Legislative Findings; To Create The State Board Of Health Professions And To Set Forth The Membership Composition, Appointment Process, Qualifications And Terms For The Board; To Provide That The Chairman Of The State Board Of Health Professions Shall Be Elected By Its Board Members, That The Board Shall Meet At Least Quarterly, That A Majority Of The Board Shall Constitute A Quorum For The Purpose Of Conducting Business And That Members Of The Board Shall Be Entitled To Actual Travel Expenses And Per Diem As Provided In Sections 5-3-41 And 25-3-69; To Set Forth Powers And Duties Of The State Board Of Health Professions; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Request An Annual Budget And Provide A Meeting Space And Administrative Support For The State Board Of Health Professions; 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: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2576 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Pharmacy benefit managers; revise provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, significantly revises regulations concerning Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) in Mississippi, aiming to increase transparency and fairness in prescription drug pricing and reimbursement. Key provisions include defining terms like "clean claim" (a complete and valid billing submission) and "network pharmacy" (a licensed pharmacy contracted with a PBM), and establishing a reasonable administrative appeal process for pharmacies to challenge reimbursement rates for specific drugs, requiring PBMs to adjust payments if an appeal is upheld and notify the public on their website. The bill mandates that Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSPOs), which assist pharmacies with administrative tasks, must be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy. It explicitly prohibits "spread pricing," a practice where PBMs charge more than they reimburse for prescription drugs, and also prevents PBMs from financially favoring their affiliated pharmacies over non-affiliated ones for the same services. Furthermore, the legislation prohibits PBMs, their affiliates, and PSPOs from retaliating against pharmacists or pharmacies for exercising their rights under the act or for participating in legal or regulatory actions. The Board of Pharmacy is granted enhanced authority to conduct investigations, examine PBMs and PSPOs, and issue subpoenas for relevant documents. Drug manufacturers will be required to report wholesale acquisition costs and other pricing information to the Board, and PBMs and health insurers will also need to submit various drug pricing and prescription data reports. To promote transparency, the Board will create a public website to publish this information. The bill also establishes the Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program to support independent pharmacies facing financial challenges, and mandates that PBMs and PSPOs identify any ownership affiliations with pharmacies to the Board.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In 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 Existing Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define A Clean Claim And A Network Pharmacy, For The Purpose Of This Section; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide A Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedure To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Shall Make The Adjustment Effective For The Appeal And Shall Provide Notice On Its Website About The Appeal; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) To Be Licensed With The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Psao, Carrier Or Health Plan From Spread Pricing; To Create A New Section, That Prohibits Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Providing Financial Consideration To Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates At A Higher Rate Than A Nonaffiliate; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) From Penalizing Or Retaliating Against A Pharmacist, Pharmacy Or Pharmacy Employee For Exercising Any Rights Under This Act, Initiating Any Judicial Or Regulatory Actions, Or Appearing Before Any Governmental Agency, Legislative Member Or Body Or Any Judicial Authority; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Pharmacy, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Drug Manufacturer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes The Current Wholesale Acquisition Cost; To Require Such Entities To Provide The Board Of Pharmacy With Various Drug Pricing Information Within A Certain Time; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To File A Report With The Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Each Health Insurer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes Certain Drug Prescription Information; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Develop A Website To Publish Information Related To The 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 Board Of Pharmacy; To Create A New Section That Creates The Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program; To Define Terms Relevant To The Program; To Provide Eligibility Requirements And Guidelines For Grant Awards; To Provide That The Board Shall Establish An Application Process For The Grant Program, And That The Board Shall Have The Authority To Promulgate Rules And Regulations Necessary To Administering The Program; 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: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2382 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Knives; prohibit governmental entities from entering into certain contracts regarding and regulating.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits governmental entities, including state agencies and political subdivisions like counties and municipalities, from entering into contracts that discriminate against companies involved in the knife industry, referred to as "knife entities" (manufacturers, distributors, retailers, etc.) or "knife trade associations" (non-profit organizations representing knife entities). Specifically, governmental entities must obtain written verification from companies that they do not discriminate against knife entities or associations. The bill also amends existing law to prevent counties and municipalities from enacting ordinances or entering into contracts that restrict the possession, carrying, transportation, sale, transfer, or ownership of knives. Furthermore, state agencies are now prohibited from interfering with citizens' rights to possess knives, and individuals can file lawsuits to challenge any ordinances or regulations that violate this right, with potential civil liability for officials who violate the law, and public funds cannot be used for their defense. State law enforcement agencies are exempt from these regulations concerning knives used by officers in their official duties. The bill also clarifies existing exceptions for regulating firearms and now includes knives in certain contexts, such as during emergencies or at specific public venues, and allows for civil action against counties and municipalities for violations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Prohibit A State Agency Or Political Subdivision To Enter Into Any Contract That Discriminates Against Certain Entities Or Trade Associations; To Amend Section 45-9-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A County Or Municipality From Entering Into Any Contract Or Rental Agreement That Restricts The Possession, Carrying, Transportation, Sale, Transfer Or Ownership Of Knives; To Provide That State Agencies May Not Interfere With The Right Of Citizens To Possess Knives; To Create A Civil Cause Of Action To Challenge Ordinances And Regulations In Violation Of That Right; To Exempt State Law Enforcement Agencies From Regulating Law Enforcement Officers In The Course Of Their Official Duties; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mike Seymour (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2575 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; revise various existing and create additional provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act," significantly revises and expands regulations concerning pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmacy services administrative organizations (PSAOs) in Mississippi. Key provisions include defining terms like "clean claim" and "spread pricing," establishing a minimum reimbursement rate for pharmacies based on what PBMs pay their affiliates or the Mississippi Division of Medicaid, and requiring PBMs to provide a reasonable administrative appeal process for pharmacies to challenge reimbursement rates. The bill also mandates that PSAOs be licensed by the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy, prohibits PBMs from engaging in "spread pricing" (charging more than they reimburse for a drug plus dispensing fee), and prevents PBMs and their affiliates from "steering" patients to specific pharmacies. Furthermore, it prohibits retaliation by PBMs, their affiliates, or PSAOs against pharmacies or pharmacists who exercise their rights under the act, and grants the Board of Pharmacy authority to conduct investigations and issue subpoenas. New requirements include annual reporting by PBMs to the Board on rebates and other payments from drug manufacturers, the creation of a Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee to identify specialty drugs, and the "Pharmacy Fair Competition Act" which prohibits PBMs from owning pharmacy permits for retail drug sales, with exceptions for limited-use permits for rare drugs. The bill also amends existing laws to include the Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy on an evaluation committee for pharmacy benefits and adds them to the State and School Employees Health Insurance Management Board.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define And Revise Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Method Of Determining Reimbursement To A Pharmacist Or Pharmacy By A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) For The Dispensing Of Prescription Drugs And Other Products And Supplies; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide A Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedure To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Shall Make The Change In The Payment To The Required Reimbursement Rate; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Psao To Be Licensed With The Mississippi Board Of Pharmacy (board); To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager From Engaging In Spread Pricing; To Amend Section 73-21-161, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates From Steering; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Psaos From Retaliating Against A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Annually Report To The Board Certain Information About Rebates And Other Payments Received From Pharmaceutical Manufacturers; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee And Direct It To Develop A List Of Prescription Drugs That Meet The Criteria For Specialty Drug Designation To Assist With Patient Access, Transparency And Responsible Cost Management; To Create New Section 73-21-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Pharmacy Fair Competition Act; To Create New Section 73-21-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Legislative Findings; To Create New Section 73-21-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager From Acquiring Direct Or Indirect Interest In, Or Otherwise Holding, Directly Or Indirectly, A Pharmacy Permit For The Retail Sale Of Drugs Or Medicines In This State; To Authorize The Board To Issue A Limited Use Permit Upon A Determination That Certain Rare, Orphan Or Limited Distribution Drugs Are Otherwise Unavailable In The Market; To Create New Section 73-21-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Conduct Assessments Of Each Active Retail Pharmacy Permits And To Provide Written Notice To Permit Holders That The Board Reasonably Believes Will Violate This Act; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Executive Director Of The Board, Or His Or Her Designee, Shall Be A Member Of The Evaluation Committee When The Proposal For Evaluation Is For Pharmacy Benefits Or The Management Thereof; To Amend Section 25-15-303, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add The Executive Director Of The Board, Or His Or Her Designee; To The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Rita Parks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2328 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Outdoor balloon releases; ban apart from certain exceptions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits the intentional release of balloons filled with lighter-than-air gases outdoors, recognizing that such releases harm the environment and wildlife. A "balloon" is defined broadly to include any sac made of various materials that can be filled with gases, and importantly, this definition also encompasses floating sky lanterns. However, there are specific exceptions where balloon releases are permitted: when conducted by a governmental agency for scientific or meteorological purposes, when a hot air balloon is launched and subsequently recovered, or when balloons are released and remain entirely indoors. Violators of this ban will be considered guilty of a misdemeanor and will face a fine of $25 per balloon released, with the law taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Ban The Intentional Release Of Balloons Filled With Lighter-than-air Gases Outdoors; To Allow For The Intentional Release Of Balloons Under Certain Circumstances; To Provide Penalties; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chuck Younger (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2279 • Last Action 02/03/2026
License reinstatement; apply standards to physicians and dentists to reenter practice after certain offenses.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows physicians and dentists who have been convicted of certain crimes, such as bribery, burglary, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretenses, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy, to apply for reinstatement of their professional licenses. Previously, such individuals were barred from practicing medicine or dentistry unless they received a full pardon. Under this new legislation, a physician or dentist can seek reinstatement from the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure or the Mississippi State Board of Dental Examiners, respectively, after completing their full sentence, which includes incarceration, probation, parole, and payment of any restitution, fines, or fees. The licensing boards will review these applications and can grant or deny reinstatement based on specific criteria, including a waiting period of at least five years after completing their sentence, proof of rehabilitation, and no subsequent disqualifying convictions. The bill also mandates fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for all applicants seeking a medical or dental license or reinstatement, and establishes procedures for handling confidential criminal history information. Applicants denied reinstatement will not be eligible for reconsideration for six months, and the licensing boards are empowered to create rules and regulations to implement these provisions, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow A Physician Or A Dentist To Apply For A Reinstatement Of His Or Her License After Conviction Of Certain Crimes; To Provide The Conditions That Must To Satisfied For An Applicant To Be Eligible For License Reinstatement; To Create Section 99-19-36, To Outline The License Reinstatment Process For Physicians And Dentists Convicted Of Certain Crimes As Outlined In Section 99-19-35; To Provide That The Mississippi State Board Of Medical Licensure, Or The Mississippi State Board Of Dental Examiners, Respectfully, Shall Be Tasked With Reviewing Applications For License Reinstatement; To Provide Grounds For Denial Of A License Reinstatement Request; To Provide That The Reviewing Boards Shall Use Their Own Discretion To Create And Adopt Rules And Regulations Necessary To Implement, Administer And Enforce 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: 1 : David Blount (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2300 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Charter schools and districts of innovation; amend certain provisions concerning.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law concerning charter schools and districts of innovation by revising definitions, removing the limit on the number of qualified charter schools that can be approved annually, and establishing provisions for "Special Purpose Charter Schools" which are designed to offer specialized or innovative educational services for distinct student needs, such as career and technical education, STEM, or special education. The bill also allows for charter school applicants to account for unusual circumstances like pandemics or disasters when applying, permits charter contracts to include multiple schools, and clarifies that authorizers can issue notices of concern to individual schools within a multi-school contract without affecting others. Additionally, it modifies rules for charter school renewal based on accreditation ratings, outlines procedures for charter school closures, and addresses funding and payment for services, including those for students with disabilities. The legislation also expands the powers of charter school governing boards to enter into various contracts, including those for transportation and special education services, and clarifies accounting and audit requirements for charter schools and their management organizations. Finally, it defines "special purpose school" within the context of districts of innovation, allowing them to operate with specialized educational services and potentially receive waivers from certain regulations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-28-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Definitions And Define "charter Management Organization" And "special Purpose Charter School"; To Amend Section 37-28-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Maximum Of Fifteen Qualified Charter Schools Per Fiscal Year; To Provide For Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Create New Section 37-28-7.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prescribe Who May Authorize Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Describe The Powers And Duties Of Authorizers Of Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Funding Of Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-28-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Provide For Expansion Of Charter Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Applicants For Charters To Account For Unusual Circumstances, Such As A Global Pandemic Or Other Disaster; To Amend Section 37-28-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Charter School Contracts, Including Those Contracts That Include More Than One Charter School; To Amend Section 37-28-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Enrollment In Charter Schools And Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Allow Certain Enrollment Preferences; To Amend Sections 37-28-25, 37-28-27 And 37-28-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 37-28-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow Authorizers To Issue Notices Of Concern Or Breach Of Contract To Individual Charter Schools Or Special Purpose Charter Schools Without Implicating Or Adversely Affecting All Schools Listed In That Contract; To Amend Section 37-28-33, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Renewal Or Nonrenewal Of Charters According To Letter Ratings Under The School Accreditation Rating System; To Amend Section 37-28-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Closure Of Charter Schools And Special Purpose Charter Schools; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Provide For Payment Of Services To Students With Disabilities Attending Charter Schools; To Amend Section 37-28-41, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Certain Contract Powers; To Bring Forward Section 37-28-43, 37-28-45, 37-28-47, 37-28-49, 37-28-51, 37-28-53, And 37-28-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-28-57, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Accounting And Financial Audit Reports; To Bring Forward Sections 37-28-59 And 37-28-61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 37-179-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define "special Purpose School" And Provide For Their Administration; To Amend Section 37-179-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Additional Goals And Performance Targets For Proposals For Districts Of Innovation Or Special Purpose Schools; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joey Fillingane (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2916 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Alcoholic beverages; authorize the sale of wine in 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 with an inventory of human-consumable items located 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, unopened 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 the store's revenue comes from the retail sale of alcoholic beverages in sealed packages. Additionally, the bill increases the number of package retailer's permits an individual can own or control from one to six and establishes a $900 annual license tax for these new grocery store wine permits.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 67-1-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define The Term "grocery Store"; 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 Authorize A Person To Own Or Control Any Interest In 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: 01/23/2026
• Added: 01/24/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Jeremy England (R)*, Walter Michel (R)*, Brice Wiggins (R)*, Scott DeLano (R)*, Rod Hickman (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/23/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2251 • Last Action 02/03/2026
County website; allow counties without local newspapers to publish certain notices on.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to allow counties that do not have a local newspaper to publish certain official notices on their county websites instead of in a newspaper. This change is intended to modernize and simplify the process of publishing these notices, particularly for counties that lack a local newspaper. The bill specifies that when online publication is used, county boards of supervisors must ensure the content is secure, verifiable, and accessible to the public. This provision applies to a wide range of official actions, including resolutions declaring intent to issue bonds, notices of public hearings, reports on financial conditions, and other public announcements that were previously required to be published in newspapers.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 17-3-3, 17-5-1, 17-11-37, 17-11-45, 17-17-107, 17-17-109, 17-17-227, 17-17-237, 17-17-309, 17-17-311, 17-17-329, 17-17-337, 17-17-348, 17-18-17, 17-21-53, 19-3-1, 19-3-11, 19-3-19, 19-3-33, 19-3-35,19-3-67, 19-3-79, 19-5-9, 19-5-21, 19-5-23, 19-5-81, 19-5-92.1, 19-5-155, 19-5-157, 19-5-189, 19-5-199, 19-5-207, 19-5-219, 19-5-221, 19-7-3, 19-7-21, 19-9-11, 19-9-13, 19-9-27, 19-9-111, 19-9-114, 19-11-7, 19-13-53, 19-15-3, 19-23-5, 19-27-31, 19-29-7, 19-29-9, 19-29-18, 19-29-33, 19-31-7, 19-31-9, 19-31-23 And 19-31-39, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Modernize And Simplify The Notice Publication Process For Counties By Allowing Online Publication As An Alternative To Newspaper Publication In Counties Where There Is No Newspaper Published Or Located Within The County; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Brian Rhodes (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2572 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Hemp Cultivation Act; revise provisions of and legalize manufacture and sale of hemp beverages.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "MS Hemp Cultivation Act," revises existing laws to legalize the manufacture and sale of hemp beverages and expands regulations for other hemp products. Key provisions include renaming the act to the "Mississippi Hemp Act," transferring administrative authority from the Department of Agriculture and Commerce to the State Department of Health, and establishing licensing requirements for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, and processors of hemp products. The bill also lowers the THC (Delta-9 Tetrahydrocannabinol) concentration threshold for violations and prohibits synthetic cannabinoids in hemp products. It introduces new requirements for product labeling, certificates of analysis, and quarterly reporting by licensed entities. Furthermore, it imposes a 3% excise tax on consumable hemp products and mandates a directory of approved products. The bill also amends statutes related to light intoxicating beverages to include hemp beverages, regulating them similarly to beer and light wine, and sets an age restriction of 21 years for purchasing consumable hemp products.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 69-25-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Rename The "mississippi Hemp Cultivation Act" As The "mississippi Hemp Act," And To Expand Its Purpose To Regulating The Manufacture, Production, Distribution And Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products Other Than Beverages; To Amend Section 69-25-203, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Define Certain Terms; To Amend Section 69-25-207, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Transfer The Administration Of The Mississippi Hemp Act From The Commissioner And Department Of Agriculture And Commerce To The State Health Officer And The State Department Of Health; To Provide That The State Department Of Health Shall Be Responsible For Licensing Retailers, Wholesalers, Manufacturers And Processors Of Consumable Hemp Products Other Than Beverages; To Set The Annual License Fees To Be Collected By The Department And To Direct That Such Fees Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Section 69-25-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reduce, From A Concentration Of More Than 0.5% To A Concentration Of More Than 0.3%, The Threshold For Violations Of Producing Cannabis Sativa L. With A Certain Delta 9 Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentration On A Dry Weight Basis; To Amend Section 69-25-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Sale, Or Manufacture Or Production For Sale, In Mississippi Or To Mississippi Consumers, Of Products Derived From Any Cannabis Plant, Except As Authorized Under The Mississippi Hemp Act, The Light Alcoholic Beverage Statutes, Or The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Prohibit The Manufacture, Production Or Sale Of Any Hemp Product Containing Synthetic Cannabinoid; To Prohibit The Sale Of Any Consumable Hemp Product To Any Person Under The Age Of 21 Years; To Create New Code Sections To Require That Labels For Hemp Products Be Approved By The Department; To Require That A Finalized Sample Of Finished Hemp Products Have A Certificate Of Analysis; To Provide Certain Requirements For Consumable Food Manufacturing Distributors; To Require A Licensed Entity To Provide A Quarterly Report To The Department; To Require The Department To Implement An Electronic Reporting System; To Provide That Any Consumable Food Manufacturing Distributor Or Consumable Hemp Manufacturer, Processor, Wholesaler Or Retailer That Fails To Timely Report Hemp Products Purchased Or Sold In Mississippi, Or That Purchases Or Sells Any Unlawful Hemp Product, Shall Be Subject To A Fine As Prescribed By The Department, And To Direct That Such Fines Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Impose A 3% Excise Tax On Consumable Hemp Products And To Direct That Proceeds Of Such Tax Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Amend Sections 69-25-211, 69-25-215, 69-25-219, 69-25-221 And 69-25-223, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 41-137-45, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Is Unlawful For Any Person Or Entity To Sell Or Transfer Products Derived From Any Cannabis Plant To Individuals In The State Of Mississippi, With Certain Exceptions; To Provide Penalties For A Person Or Business Entity That Unlawfully Sells Cannabis Derived Products; To Revise Certain Intent Requirements; To Create New Code Sections To Require Every Manufacturer Of A Consumable Hemp Product That Is Sold For Retail Sale In Mississippi To Execute And Deliver To The Department Of Revenue A Certification Form That Separately Lists Each Brand Name, Category, Product Name And Flavor For Each Consumable Hemp Product That Is Sold In Mississippi; To Direct The Department Of Revenue To Maintain And Make Publicly Available On Its Official Website A Directory That Lists All Consumable Hemp Product Manufacturers, Brand Names, Categories, Product Names And Flavors For Which Certification Forms Have Been Submitted And Approved By The Department Of Revenue, And To Update The Directory At Least Monthly To Ensure Accuracy; To Provide That Consumable Hemp Products Not Listed In The Directory And Intended For Retail Sale In Mississippi Shall Be Subject To Seizure, Forfeiture And Destruction, And May Not Be Purchased Or Sold For Retail Sale In Mississippi; To Provide A Penalty For The Retail Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products Not Included In The Directory And To Direct That Such Penalties Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Require That Consumable Hemp Products May Not Be Sold Or Offered For Sale Unless Certain Clearly Visible Notice Is Posted At The Location Where The Consumable Hemp Product Is Available For Purchase; To Provide Fines For Selling Or Offering To Sell Consumable Hemp Products Without Such Notice And To Direct That Such Fines Shall Be Deposited Into The State General Fund; To Prohibit The Sale Of Consumable Hemp Products To And The Possession Of Consumable Hemp Products By Minors; To Prohibit Authorized Retail Distributors From Obtaining Consumable Hemp Products From Unauthorized Sources; To Amend Sections 67-3-1, 67-3-3, 67-3-5, 67-3-7, 67-3-9, 67-3-13, 67-3-15, 67-3-17, 67-3-19, 67-3-22, 67-3-25, 67-3-27, 67-3-29, 67-3-41, 67-3-45, 67-3-46, 67-3-48, 67-3-48.1, 67-3-49, 67-3-51, 67-3-52, 67-3-53, 67-3-54, 67-3-55, 67-3-57, 67-3-59, 67-3-61, 67-3-63, 67-3-65, 67-3-67, 67-3-69, 67-3-70, 67-3-73, 67-3-74, 67-1-5, 67-1-18, 67-1-51, 67-1-51.1, 67-1-72, 67-7-3, 67-7-5, 67-7-7, 67-7-9, 67-7-11, 67-9-1, 27-65-241, 27-71-301, 27-71-303, 27-71-307, 27-71-311, 27-71-315, 27-71-317, 27-71-325, 27-71-327, 27-71-333, 27-71-335, 27-71-345, 27-71-349, 27-71-509, 45-9-101 And 97-5-49, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Legalize The Manufacture And Sale Of Hemp Beverages, To Be Regulated And Taxed In The Same Manner As Beer, Light Wine And Light Spirit Products, Generically Referred To As "light Intoxicating Beverages"; To Provide A Current Definition Of "hemp Beverage," And To Provide That Effective On November 12, 2026, "hemp Beverage" Means A Nonalcoholic Beverage That Meets The Definition Of "intoxicating Hemp Product" In Section 69-25-203, Is Sold In Containers Of No Size Other Than 12 Fluid Ounces, And Contains No More Than The Total Amount Of Thc Permitted In Final Hemp-derived Cannabinoid Products As Defined In 7 Usc § 1639o; To Remove The Parental Consent Exemption For Persons At Least 18 Years Old But Under 21; To Revise Certain Provisions Regarding Notice To Permit Holders Of Complaints Or Violations; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2215 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Suffrage; provide for restoration upon completion of sentence or placement on probation.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill restores the right to vote, or suffrage, to individuals who have been disqualified due to a felony conviction, specifically vote fraud or crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution. This restoration occurs automatically upon completion of their prison sentence and parole, or immediately if they are sentenced only to probation. The bill amends several sections of Mississippi law to reflect this change, ensuring that voter registration systems, pollbooks, and election official training are updated to recognize individuals whose voting rights have been restored. It also clarifies that individuals whose voting rights have been restored are not disqualified from registering to vote and that their names should not be removed from voter rolls unless they are currently incarcerated or on parole for a disqualifying crime. The bill also mandates that court certifications of convictions must specify the type of sentence imposed, and that election officials will receive training on how to handle voters whose rights have been restored.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That Such Persons Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing The Term Of Incarceration And Parole Or Upon The Imposition Of A Probation-only Sentence For Such Crimes; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Of A Person's Name From The Statewide Elections Management System Unless The Person Is Serving A Term Of Incarceration Or Parole For A Disenfranchising Crime At The Time Of Removal; To Provide That A Court's Certification Of A Conviction For Purposes Of Removal From The Statewide Elections Management System Must Indicate The Type Of Sentence Imposed; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk's Enrollment Book Listing The Names Of Persons Convicted Of Disenfranchising Crimes Must Be Updated To Exclude The Names Of Those Persons Enfranchised Under This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-39 And 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Adopt Voter Registration Applications Which State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-213, 23-15-223 And 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Develop And Implement Training For Election Commissioners, Registrars And Poll Managers Which Will Instruct Them On Their Duties With Regard To Persons Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State Will Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Will Allow Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has A Disqualifying Conviction; To Bring Forward Section 23-15-573, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides The Procedure For Casting An Affidavit Ballot, 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: 1 : Derrick Simmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2560 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Health Care Certificate of Need Law; repeal.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill repeals the Mississippi Health Care Certificate of Need Law of 1979, which previously required state approval for certain healthcare facility projects and services. The bill also makes conforming amendments to various other sections of Mississippi law to remove references to this repealed law, ensuring consistency across the state's statutes. These amendments adjust language related to absentee voting, public meeting procedures, veterans' homes, the State Department of Health's powers, mental health facility bed transfers, hospital and home health agency licensing, ambulatory surgical facilities, birthing centers, freestanding emergency rooms, institutions for the aged or infirm, psychiatric hospitals, and health care industry zones. Essentially, this legislation removes the requirement for healthcare providers to obtain a "certificate of need" from the state before undertaking certain expansions or offering new services, thereby streamlining healthcare development and potentially increasing competition.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Repeal Sections 41-7-171 Through 41-7-209, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Mississippi Health Care Certificate Of Need Law Of 1979; To Amend Sections 23-15-625, 25-41-7, 35-1-19, 41-3-15, 41-4-18, 41-9-11, 41-9-23, 41-9-68, 41-9-209, 41-9-210, 41-71-7, 41-71-19, 41-73-5, 41-75-1, 41-75-5, 41-75-9, 41-75-25, 41-77-1, 41-77-5, 41-77-21, 41-77-23, 41-77-25, 43-11-9, 43-11-19, 43-13-117.5 And 57-117-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, And To Repeal Section 41-9-311, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provision; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2545 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Advanced practice registered nurses; revise provisions related to APRNS/nurse anesthetists.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Act, revises provisions related to advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Mississippi by expanding their scope of practice and clarifying regulatory authority. Key changes include integrating APRNs into the statement of purpose of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, updating definitions to encompass APRNs more broadly, and ensuring the Mississippi Board of Nursing exclusively regulates certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs), and certified nurse practitioners (CNPs). A significant provision exempts CRNAs who have completed at least 8,000 clinical practice hours from the requirement of maintaining a collaborative or consultative relationship with a physician or dentist, and allows them to count hours worked before the bill's effective date towards this requirement. The bill also aligns certain provisions with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, allowing APRNs to issue certifications for medical cannabis. Furthermore, it modifies the composition of the Mississippi Board of Nursing to include a CRNA and clarifies grounds for disciplinary actions against nurses to include APRNs. Finally, the bill makes conforming amendments to other related statutes, such as those concerning crisis intervention teams, and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Vest The Authority To Regulate And Oversee Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, Certified Nurse Midwives And Certified Nurse Practitioners Exclusively In The Board Of Nursing; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Who Have Completed Not Less Than 8,000 Clinical Practice Hours Are Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill The Clinical Practice Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Blackwell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB2123 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Wind energy; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act by updating definitions, including "abandonment" to mean failure to generate electricity for 180 consecutive days instead of 24 months, and clarifying what constitutes "commencement of construction" to include land clearing and utility relocation. It also introduces new terms like "nonparticipating landowner" and "operator," and redefines "wind energy facility" to include facilities with a rated capacity of five megawatts or more and a height over 200 feet. The bill mandates that wind turbines must be decommissioned or removed if they cease generating electricity for 180 days or violate noise restrictions, and requires property restoration within twelve months of decommissioning. Financial security requirements for decommissioning are now tied to permit applications, with updated submission timelines and review periods. Crucially, the bill establishes a new permitting process requiring applicants to obtain a permit from the Corporation Commission before construction, operation, or redevelopment, which includes detailed development and management plans, emergency procedures, and environmental and risk assessments. This process also mandates notification to various state agencies, local governments, and affected landowners, and requires public hearings. Finally, the bill clarifies that permit applications are generally public record, with an exception for proprietary information.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to wind energy; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 160.13, 160.14, 160.15, and 160.21, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 160.21), which relate to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; modifying definitions; defining terms; modifying certain depth requirement; requiring decommission or removal in certain circumstances; requiring certain restoration; modifying requirements for evidence of financial security; requiring certain permit; stating permit application criteria; requiring certain mailing and notification; modifying where certain meeting shall be held; establishing minimum requirements for certain approval; requiring certain notification; authorizing comments from executive agencies; requiring certain letter; requiring public hearing; authorizing promulgation of rules; stating certain disclosure; stating exception; 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 : Avery Frix (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Energy
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OK bill #SB2183 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Wind energy; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act by updating definitions, including "abandonment" to mean failure to generate electricity for 180 days instead of 24 months, and adding definitions for terms like "nonparticipating landowner" and "wind energy facility expansion." It also revises requirements for decommissioning wind energy facilities, mandating removal of components to a depth of 48 inches below grade and requiring property restoration within twelve months of decommissioning, and specifies that facilities must be decommissioned if a turbine ceases generating electricity for 180 continuous days or violates noise level restrictions. The bill changes financial security requirements, now linking them to permit applications and requiring updates every five years, and introduces a new requirement for a permit from the Corporation Commission (the state's regulatory body for utilities and energy) before constructing, operating, or redeveloping a wind energy facility or expansion, with specific criteria for permit applications including environmental and risk assessments, noise level limits, and setback requirements from nonparticipating landowners and residences. Furthermore, it mandates notification to executive agencies for comments on permit applications, requires public hearings, and establishes that most permit application information is public record, with an exception for proprietary information.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to wind energy; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 160.13, 160.14, 160.15, and 160.21, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 160.21), which relate to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; modifying definitions; defining terms; modifying certain depth requirement; requiring decommission or removal in certain circumstances; requiring certain restoration; modifying requirements for evidence of financial security; requiring certain permit; stating permit application criteria; requiring certain mailing and notification; modifying where certain meeting shall be held; establishing minimum requirements for certain approval; requiring certain notification; authorizing comments from executive agencies; requiring certain letter; requiring public hearing; authorizing promulgation of rules; stating certain disclosure; stating exception; 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 : Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Energy
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MS bill #HB1172 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise applicability of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Fresh Start Act of 2019, revises the applicability of the Fresh Start Act by establishing that its provisions supersede any other conflicting law. It amends numerous sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to remove or modify requirements related to "good moral character" or "felony convictions" when determining eligibility for various licenses and certifications. Instead, these sections will now refer to "disqualifying crimes as provided in the Fresh Start Act," indicating a shift towards a more specific and potentially less restrictive standard for individuals with past criminal convictions seeking to practice in licensed professions. The bill also makes conforming changes to other statutes to align with these revisions and brings forward certain sections for potential amendment. Essentially, the bill aims to create a more uniform and potentially more lenient approach to licensing for individuals with criminal records, focusing on the direct relationship between a conviction and the duties of the licensed occupation rather than broad character assessments.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Amend Sections 9-13-109, 19-5-353, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 25-53-51, 27-109-5, 27-115-55, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 43-1-4, 43-26-1, 45-3-9, 45-3-47, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 51-5-3, 51-9-173, 65-1-129, 65-1-173, 67-3-19, 73-1-13, 73-2-7, 73-2-16, 73-4-17, 73-4-25, 73-6-13, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-23, 73-9-61, 73-11-51, 73-11-57, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-14-35, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-15-29, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-17-15, 73-19-17, 73-19-23, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-97, 73-21-111, 73-21-126, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-23-59, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-24-24, 73-25-3, 73-25-14, 73-25-29, 73-25-32, 73-25-101, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-13, 73-29-19, 73-29-31, 73-30-9, 73-30-21, 73-31-13, 73-31-21, 73-33-1, 73-34-14, 73-34-109, 73-35-10, 73-35-21, 73-38-9, 73-38-27, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-53-13, 73-53-17, 73-54-13, 73-55-19, 73-60-31, 73-63-27, 73-65-13, 73-66-17, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-69-7, 73-69-9, 73-69-11, 73-71-19, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-13, 73-75-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-59-1, 75-60-19, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-521, 75-67-609, 75-76-34, 75-76-35, 75-76-67, 75-76-103, 75-76-131, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 77-9-503, 81-18-9, 83-7-207, 83-17-71, 83-17-75, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-39-3, 83-39-9, 83-39-15, 83-49-11, 97-33-57 And 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 17-17-503, 17-17-505, 19-25-19, 25-34-43, 27-115-69, 37-9-17, 37-13-89, 37-27-23, 37-29-232, 41-29-107, 41-137-47, 43-13-121, 45-1-25, 49-15-21, 57-21-7, 63-17-118, 63-17-205, 63-17-209, 67-7-11, 67-7-13, 73-15-201, 73-34-35, 75-35-301, 81-3-5, 81-13-1, 81-25-107, 81-25-123, 83-1-191, 83-11-225, 83-11-239 And 99-19-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracey Rosebud (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB2070 • 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 mandates annual oversight and performance reviews. Key provisions include requiring applicants and sponsors to complete specific training, detailing extensive information that must be included in charter school applications such as financial plans, academic programs, and student services, and establishing new procedures for application submission and review by school districts and the Statewide Charter School Board. Furthermore, it mandates that sponsors conduct annual oversight and performance reviews of charter schools, which must evaluate academic, operational, and financial performance, assess the school's administrator, and include an anonymous survey for parents; the results of these reviews must be shared with the school's governing board and posted online by the sponsor. The bill also allows the Statewide Charter School Board to suspend a sponsor's authority if they fail to conduct these reviews or ensure compliance with open meeting and records laws, and it clarifies the process for charter contract renewal, including the content of performance reports and the criteria for renewal decisions. Finally, it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026, and declares an emergency.
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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 a sponsor’s performance report to include certain information; allowing 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: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Adam Pugh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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WV bill #HB5123 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act
Status: Dead
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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MS bill #HB1429 • Last Action 02/03/2026
"The Law Enforcement Integrity Act"; create to authorize civil liability.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "The Law Enforcement Integrity Act," aims to hold government employers, such as state, county, and municipal entities, liable for injuries caused by their law enforcement officers, referred to as "peace officers" in the bill, who violate constitutional rights under color of law. It defines "government" as state, county, municipal, and other political subdivisions, and "government employer" as any agency or instrumentality of these entities. The act establishes that these employers must indemnify their peace officers for liability incurred, unless the officer did not act in good faith and on a reasonable belief that their actions were lawful, in which case the officer is personally liable for a portion of the judgment. The bill also sets a cap of $2,000,000 for judgments awarded and allows individuals to seek legal, equitable, or other relief in state courts for constitutional rights violations, with a three-year statute of limitations for bringing claims. Importantly, this act overrides common law and statutory doctrines of governmental immunity, including sovereign immunity and qualified immunity, though it exempts judges and legislators acting in their official capacities and prohibits class action lawsuits. The bill also clarifies that when evaluating a peace officer's use of force, courts must use an objective standard, considering the circumstances from the officer's perspective at the time, without hindsight. Prevailing plaintiffs can seek compensatory damages and attorney's fees, but not punitive damages, and all related documents will be publicly disclosed. The bill also brings forward and amends existing Mississippi Code sections related to governmental immunity, specifically Sections 11-46-5, 11-46-7, and 11-46-9, to align with these new provisions, and it will take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create "the Law Enforcement Integrity Act"; To Provide Definitions For The Act; Provide That State, County, Municipal Or Political Subdivision Employers Of Law Enforcement Shall Be Liable For The Injuries Caused By Their Law Enforcement Officers; To Authorize Civil Liability; To Bring Forward Sections 11-46-5, 11-46-7, And 11-46-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For Governmental Immunity, For Purposes Of Amendment; To Provide A Statute Of Limitations; 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 #HB1169 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Whistleblower Reward Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Whistleblower Reward Act, establishes a program to incentivize individuals to report the theft or misuse of government funds or property to the Mississippi Department of Audit (the "Department"). A "whistleblower" is defined as someone who provides "original information" (information not previously known to the Department and unlikely to be discovered otherwise) and "substantial evidence" (personal knowledge with supporting documentation) of such wrongdoing. If this information leads to the successful recovery of funds by the Department, the whistleblower will receive fifteen percent (15%) of the recovered amount, capped at $250,000. The bill also outlines how these rewards will be recovered, including from those liable for the misuse and from vendors whose services were necessary for the investigation. Importantly, the identity of the whistleblower will be kept confidential unless legally required for a fair trial or to present exculpatory evidence, and communications between the Department and the whistleblower are exempt from the Mississippi Public Records Act, meaning they are not subject to public disclosure. The bill also amends existing law to ensure these communications are confidential under the Public Records Act and brings forward sections of existing law that define "improper governmental action" and provide protections against retaliation for whistleblowers, ensuring that employees who report wrongdoing are protected from adverse employment actions and have legal recourse if they are retaliated against.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Whistleblower Reward Act; To Define Terms; To Provide A Whistleblower Who Provides Original Information And Substantial Evidence Of The Theft Or Misuse Of Government Funds Or Property To The Department Of Audit That Leads To The Successful Recovery Of Funds By The Department Shall Be Paid Fifteen Percent Of The Proceeds Of The Recovery; To Provide That Such Amount Of The Proceeds Paid To The Whistleblower Shall Not Exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars; To Provide How The Potential Reward Shall Be Recovered; To Provide That The Cost Incurred By The Department With Any Vendor Whose Services Were Deemed Necessary By The Department To Fully Investigate Shall Also Be Recovered; To Provide That The Identity Of The Whistleblower Shall Remain Confidential Except In Certain Situations; To Provide That Communications Between The Department And The Whistleblower Shall Be Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act; To Amend Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-9-171 Through 25-9-177, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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PA bill #HB1375 • Last Action 02/03/2026
In administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies administrative requirements for the Public School Employees' Retirement Board and the State Employees' Retirement Board, focusing on increased transparency and public access to information. The bill mandates that both boards livestream all public meetings and post unedited video and written records of proceedings on their websites for at least three years, with permanent retention according to records management schedules. It establishes new rules regarding the public accessibility of investment-related records under the Right-to-Know Law, allowing certain sensitive financial information to remain confidential if its disclosure could harm competitive interests or investment values. The bill also requires detailed additional reporting, including performance metrics for investments over various time periods, itemized listings of fees and expenses paid to investment managers, and disclosure of any travel or expenses incurred by staff and paid for by external investment managers, funds, or consultants. These new reporting requirements must be published on the boards' websites and electronically submitted to all General Assembly members within six months of the system's fiscal year-end. The bill defines key terms like "carried interest" and references the Institutional Limited Partners Association Fee Transparency Initiative as a benchmark for reporting standards. The changes will be implemented gradually, with different effective dates for meeting recordings, reporting requirements, and contract provisions.
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Bill Summary: Amending Titles 24 (Education) and 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and miscellaneous provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the Public School Employees' Retirement Board; and, in administration, funds, accounts and general provisions, further providing for administrative duties of the State Employees' Retirement Board.
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• Introduced: 05/02/2025
• Added: 05/03/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 42 : Brett Miller (R)*, Andrew Kuzma (R), Keith Greiner (R), Rob Kauffman (R), Barb Gleim (R), Mike Jones (R), Tina Pickett (R), Scott Barger (R), Joe Hamm (R), Steve Mentzer (R), Dave Zimmerman (R), Mark Gillen (R), Joe D'Orsie (R), Russ Diamond (R), Mindy Fee (R), Perry Stambaugh (R), Lee James (R), Brad Roae (R), Jake Banta (R), John Schlegel (R), Jack Rader (R), Clint Owlett (R), Lou Schmitt (R), Parke Wentling (R), Kate Klunk (R), Tim Bonner (R), Tom Jones (R), Dan Moul (R), Craig Staats (R), Jill Cooper (R), David Rowe (R), Tim Twardzik (R), Stephenie Scialabba (R), Bob Freeman (D), Justin Fleming (D), Jared Solomon (D), Valerie Gaydos (R), Jonathan Fritz (R), Torren Ecker (R), Robert Leadbeter (R), Dan Frankel (D), Ben Sanchez (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 05/02/2025
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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MS bill #HB1308 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Registered nurses and advanced practice registered nurses; revise authority to delegate medication administration.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to delegate the administration of certain medications to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in outpatient clinic settings, provided the patient's health condition is stable and predictable, meaning it's not rapidly changing and doesn't require constant RN/APRN reassessment. This delegation is person-specific and requires the UAP to be adequately trained, demonstrate competency, and be able to perform the task safely under the direct, in-person supervision of the RN or APRN, who remains accountable for the patient's overall nursing care. The bill defines key terms like "medication administration" as preparing and giving a dose from a labeled container, "delegation" as entrusting tasks while retaining accountability, "direct supervision" as physical presence and oversight, and "outpatient clinic setting" as a non-residential facility for treatment. It explicitly prohibits the delegation of administering intravenous drugs, blood products, investigational drugs, chemotherapy, certain complex solutions, insulin, oxygen, controlled substances, anesthetics, and cosmetic agents. To be authorized to delegate, RNs and APRNs must ensure UAPs receive documented, formal training covering legal aspects, medical terminology, documentation, medication principles, administration techniques, and patient consent. Furthermore, the practice setting must have an established policy for such delegation, including procedures for reporting medication errors and documenting UAP training and competency, with annual reviews. Violations of this act will be grounds for the Board of Nursing to discipline RNs and APRNs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize Registered Nurses And Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Licensed By The Board Of Nursing To Delegate Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel In Outpatient Clinic Settings For Patients With Stable And Predictable Health Conditions, Provided That Certain Conditions Are Met; To Require The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse To Provide Direct, In-person Supervision Of The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel; To Provide That The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Retains The Accountability For The Total Nursing And Advanced Practice Nursing Care Of The Individual; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be Person-specific; To Require The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel To Be Adequately Trained For The Task, To Have Demonstrated That The Task Has Been Learned, To Be Able To Perform The Task Safely In The Given Nursing Situation, And To Have Appropriate Supervision Available During The Task Implementation; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be An Established Policy Of The Practice Setting; To Prohibit A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse From Delegating The Administration Of Certain Drugs And Agents; To Require Documented, Formal Training Of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel By A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse In Order For The Nurse To Be Authorized By The Board To Delegate Medication Administration; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Of This Act Are Grounds For The Board Of Nursing To Discipline A Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Donnie Scoggin (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1151 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Nicotine-adjacent product; define and prohibit the sale to persons under 21 years of age.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, concerning the sale of nicotine products in Mississippi, introduces a new category called "nicotine-adjacent product," which refers to substances used in vaporizing devices, including specific nicotine compounds. The primary aim is to prohibit the sale of these nicotine-adjacent products, as well as existing "alternative nicotine products" (like e-cigarettes and related components), to individuals under 21 years of age, aligning with the federal minimum age for tobacco and nicotine products. The bill also enhances penalties for distributing these products within certain distances of educational property or other public places like churches and parks, with fines and community service increasing for repeat offenses. Furthermore, it revises the definition of an "ENDS product" (Electronic Nicotine Delivery System) to explicitly include nicotine-adjacent products, ensuring that these products are subject to the same regulations regarding FDA approval and state-level oversight for manufacturers and retailers. The bill also includes provisions for the ongoing regulation and oversight of ENDS products, including a directory of approved products and manufacturers, and establishes an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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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: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lee Yancey (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1424 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; require certain offenders to take voter education course and automatically restore voting right upon release from MDOC.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) to develop a voter education course covering topics like registration, voting basics, ballot procedures, and civic duty, which must be neutral and nonpartisan. Offenders convicted of vote fraud or certain disenfranchising crimes must complete this course before being released from MDOC custody, though other offenders are encouraged to participate. Importantly, the bill automatically restores voting rights for individuals who have satisfied all sentencing requirements and been released from MDOC custody, regardless of whether they completed the voter education course, if their conviction was for vote fraud or a crime listed as disenfranchising in the Mississippi Constitution or subsequent Attorney General opinions. This change aims to streamline the restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated individuals who have completed their sentences.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Require The Department Of Corrections To Develop A Voter Education Course For Offenders; To Require Offenders Who Have Been Convicted Of Vote Fraud Or A Disenfranching Crime To Satisfactorily Complete The Course As A Condition Of Release; 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 Automatically Restored Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction And Been Released From The Custody Of The Mississippi Department Of Corrections; 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: 01/21/2026
• 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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MI bill #HB5492 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Law enforcement: other; guidelines for use of registration plate reader systems; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 5493'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Regulating Automatic License Plate Readers Act," establishes rules for how private entities operating automatic license plate reader (ALPR) systems, which are devices that automatically capture license plate information, must handle the data they collect. Specifically, it requires these operators to preserve captured license plate data for at least 14 days if a government entity or a defendant in a criminal case requests it, provided the request includes specific details about the cameras or license plates and the relevant dates and times. The bill also outlines a process for government entities or defendants to obtain a court order to access this preserved data if it's deemed relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation, missing persons case, or prosecution, and mandates the destruction of preserved data if the court application is denied or after the 14-day preservation period. Furthermore, it clarifies that government entities can only obtain or use privately held license plate data with a warrant or under these preservation rules, and only if the private system retains data for 14 days or less. The bill also states that any data or evidence obtained in violation of these rules cannot be used in court proceedings and provides a legal remedy for individuals harmed by violations, allowing them to sue for damages and attorney fees. Finally, it specifies that captured plate data is not subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and can only be shared with the vehicle's registered owner or with their consent, with an exception for cases involving protection orders where disclosure is further restricted to warrants or court orders. This act is contingent on the enactment of another bill, House Bill No. 5493.
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Bill Summary: A bill to regulate the use of automatic license plate reader systems by private entities; to regulate the use of captured license plate data; and to provide for remedies.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 27 : Doug Wozniak (R)*, Tom Kunse (R), Gina Johnsen (R), Laurie Pohutsky (D), Emily Dievendorf (D), Julie Brixie (D), Jim DeSana (R), Angela Rigas (R), Dylan Wegela (D), Jimmie Wilson (D), Sharon MacDonell (D), Reggie Miller (D), Kelly Breen (D), Matt Longjohn (D), Mike McFall (D), Jaime Greene (R), David Martin (R), Angela Witwer (D), Stephanie Young (D), Steve Carra (R), Erin Byrnes (D), Joseph Tate (D), Natalie Price (D), Greg Alexander (R), Tonya Myers Phillips (D), Julie Rogers (D), Carrie Rheingans (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/29/2026
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OK bill #SB1411 • 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 modifies Oklahoma's Charter Schools Act by adding several new requirements for charter school applications and oversight. Starting July 1, 2024, charter school applicants must complete a 10-hour training program provided by the Statewide Charter School Board, and sponsors must also complete training on their oversight duties. The bill expands application requirements to include more detailed information about school operations, governance, academic programs, and financial plans. It mandates that charter school governing boards meet at least 10 months per year, include public comment periods in meetings, post open records request procedures online, and submit annual compliance reports. The bill also strengthens sponsor oversight by requiring annual performance reviews that evaluate academic, operational, and financial performance, include an administrator performance evaluation, and conduct parent satisfaction surveys. Additionally, the bill introduces mechanisms for sponsors to address charter school deficiencies, potentially suspending a sponsor's ability to establish new charter schools if they fail to conduct proper oversight. The legislation aims to improve transparency, accountability, and quality in Oklahoma's charter school system by establishing more rigorous application, governance, and review processes.
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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 a sponsor’s performance report to include certain information; allowing 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: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dana Prieto (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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MS bill #HB816 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Fresh Start Act of 2019; revise applicability of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Fresh Start Act of 2019, revises the applicability of the Fresh Start Act by establishing that its provisions supersede any other conflicting laws. It amends several sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to remove or modify requirements related to "good moral character" or similar vague terms when evaluating individuals for licenses or certifications. Instead, it mandates that licensing authorities consider specific criminal convictions that directly relate to the duties of the licensed occupation, using a clear and convincing standard of proof. The bill also introduces provisions for individuals with criminal records to petition licensing authorities for a determination of eligibility and outlines the process for notifying applicants of denials and their right to a hearing. Importantly, it clarifies that vague terms like "moral turpitude" or "good character" in licensing qualifications will now mean a disqualifying crime as defined by the Fresh Start Act, and specifies that existing hearing and appeal procedures for license denials will supersede these new provisions if they are more favorable to the applicant. The bill also updates the effective date for certain provisions to July 1, 2026, and applies these changes to new occupational licenses created after that date.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-77-5, 73-77-7 And 73-77-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Fresh Start Act; To Provide That The Fresh Start Act Shall Supersede Any Other Provision Of Law To The Contrary; To Amend Sections 9-13-109, 19-5-353, 21-27-131, 21-27-151, 25-53-51, 27-109-5, 27-115-55, 37-3-2, 41-29-303, 43-1-4, 43-26-1, 45-3-9, 45-3-47, 45-4-9, 45-6-11, 51-5-3, 51-9-173, 65-1-129, 65-1-173, 67-3-19, 73-1-13, 73-2-7, 73-2-16, 73-4-17, 73-4-25, 73-6-13, 73-6-19, 73-7-27, 73-9-23, 73-9-61, 73-11-51, 73-11-57, 73-13-23, 73-13-77, 73-14-35, 73-15-19, 73-15-21, 73-15-29, 73-17-9, 73-17-11, 73-17-15, 73-19-17, 73-19-23, 73-21-85, 73-21-87, 73-21-97, 73-21-111, 73-21-126, 73-23-47, 73-23-51, 73-23-59, 73-24-19, 73-24-21, 73-24-24, 73-25-3, 73-25-14, 73-25-29, 73-25-32, 73-25-101, 73-26-3, 73-27-5, 73-27-12, 73-27-13, 73-27-16, 73-29-13, 73-29-19, 73-29-31, 73-30-9, 73-30-21, 73-31-13, 73-31-21, 73-33-1, 73-34-14, 73-34-109, 73-35-10, 73-35-21, 73-38-9, 73-38-27, 73-39-67, 73-39-71, 73-39-77, 73-42-9, 73-42-11, 73-53-8, 73-53-13, 73-53-17, 73-54-13, 73-55-19, 73-60-31, 73-63-27, 73-65-13, 73-66-17, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-69-7, 73-69-9, 73-69-11, 73-71-19, 73-71-33, 73-73-7, 73-75-13, 73-75-19, 75-27-305, 75-57-49, 75-59-1, 75-60-19, 75-60-31, 75-60-33, 75-67-323, 75-67-421, 75-67-509, 75-67-521, 75-67-609, 75-76-34, 75-76-35, 75-76-67, 75-76-103, 75-76-131, 75-76-137, 77-8-25, 77-9-503, 81-18-9, 83-7-207, 83-17-71, 83-17-75, 83-17-421, 83-17-519, 83-21-19, 83-39-3, 83-39-9, 83-39-15, 83-49-11, 97-33-57 And 97-33-315, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 17-17-503, 17-17-505, 19-25-19, 25-34-43, 27-115-69, 37-9-17, 37-13-89, 37-27-23, 37-29-232, 41-29-107, 41-137-47, 43-13-121, 45-1-25, 49-15-21, 57-21-7, 63-17-118, 63-17-205, 63-17-209, 67-7-11, 67-7-13, 73-15-201, 73-34-35, 75-35-301, 81-3-5, 81-13-1, 81-25-107, 81-25-123, 83-1-191, 83-11-225, 83-11-239 And 99-19-35, 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 : Kabir Karriem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1416 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Registered agents; allow Secretary of State to remove fraudulent address and expand time for returning documents refused for filing.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the Secretary of State to remove a fraudulent address listed for a registered agent if the current occupant of that residence requests it and attests that the registered agent is not associated with the address, making this information confidential. Additionally, the bill expands the timeframe from ten to thirty days that the Secretary of State has to return documents that are refused for filing to corporations and limited liability companies, providing a written explanation for the refusal.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Section 79-35-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Remove A Fraudulent Residence Address Of A Registered Agent When The Current Occupant Of The Residence Address Requests Removal And Attests That The Person Listing The Residence Address Is Not Associated With The Residence Address; To Amend Sections 79-4-1.25 And 79-29-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase The Number Of Days Allowed For The Secretary Of State To Return A Document Refused For Filing To A Corporation Or Limited Liability Company; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1439 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Health Dept and Bd of Medical Licensure; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Governor select a private auditing firm, referred to as a "private auditor," to examine the State Department of Health and the State Board of Medical Licensure, which is the body that licenses medical professionals. The audit's purpose is to assess how well these agencies are following specific laws, including federal and state laws related to abstinence education, the Regulate Experimental Adolescent Procedures Act (REAP Act), and the Women's Health Defense Act of 2013. The private auditor will have the power to request documents, interview people, and ask written questions, with agencies required to respond within 60 days. After a preliminary report detailing any apparent noncompliance, agencies will have a chance to object and explain. Finally, by January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the private auditor must submit a report of their findings to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and these reports will be publicly accessible.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Direct The Governor To Select A Private Auditor To Perform An Audit Of The State Department Of Health And The State Board Of Medical Licensure To Determine The Agencies' Compliance With Certain Laws; To Require The Private Auditor To Provide A Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Detailing The Findings Of The Audit Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Eubanks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1419 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Domestic violence education; require for persons licensed to provide mental health services.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that individuals seeking to become licensed professional counselors, psychologists, social workers, and marriage and family therapists in Mississippi must complete specific education related to domestic violence. Aspiring professionals will need to have successfully completed three credit hours of graduate-level coursework focused on domestic violence to obtain their initial license. Furthermore, to maintain their licenses, these professionals will be required to complete two hours of continuing education specifically on domestic violence topics every renewal period. This legislation aims to ensure that mental health service providers are adequately educated on the complexities and impacts of domestic violence, thereby improving the quality of care they can offer to individuals affected by it.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 73-30-9, 73-30-29, 73-31-9, 73-31-13, 73-53-11, 73-53-13, 73-54-17 And 73-54-27, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Licensed Professional Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers And Marriage And Family Therapists To Complete Three Credit Hours Of Graduate-level Courses Related To Domestic Violence Before Receiving A License And To Complete Two Hours Of Continuing Education Relating To Domestic Violence As A Condition Of License Renewal; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• 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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ME bill #LD1788 • Last Action 02/03/2026
An Act to Strengthen the Freedom of Access Act by Categorizing Commercial Requesters
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Maine's Freedom of Access Act by introducing specific definitions and new requirements for public records requests. The bill defines several key terms, including "commercial request" (a request that furthers a commercial, trade, or profit interest), "noncommercial request" (a request from educational institutions, scientific institutions, news media, or other non-commercial entities), "educational institution" (a school conducting scholarly research), and "representative of news media" (an entity actively gathering and disseminating information of public interest). The bill prohibits agencies from charging fees for the first two hours of staff time for noncommercial requests, while allowing them to establish a fee structure for commercial requests. Additionally, the bill requires requesters to certify whether their request is commercial or noncommercial and whether the requested information is likely to be part of an ongoing judicial proceeding. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for public record requests and fee structures, ensuring transparency while protecting agencies from excessive administrative burdens.
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Bill Summary: This bill prohibits an agency or official from charging a fee to cover the actual cost of searching for, retrieving and compiling a noncommercial request of a public record for the first 2 hours of staff time. The bill allows an agency or official to establish a fee structure and charge a fee for a commercial request of a public record. The bill also requires a person or entity to certify whether a request for a public record is a commercial request or a noncommercial request and whether the public information subject to the request is likely to be produced pursuant to an ongoing judicial proceeding and to provide additional information, as necessary, to the agency or official having custody or control of a public record subject to the request.
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• Introduced: 04/23/2025
• Added: 04/24/2025
• Session: 132nd Legislature
• Sponsors: 1 : Rachel Henderson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 04/23/2025
• Last Action: Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)
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MS bill #HB1373 • Last Action 02/03/2026
"Alyssa's Law Pilot Program"; enact to authorize implementation and installation of silent panic alarm systems in select public and charter schools.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as "Alyssa's Law Pilot Program," aims to enhance school safety by authorizing the implementation of silent panic alarm systems in select public and charter schools across Mississippi, starting with the 2026-2027 school year. A "silent panic alarm system" is defined as a technology that discreetly and directly alerts local law enforcement during emergencies, including the ability to transmit E-911 calls and mobile alerts, and allows for discreet activation by authorized personnel. Participating schools will be required to equip all personnel with wearable panic alert devices that can immediately contact law enforcement and emergency responders, and also initiate campus-wide lockdown notifications. The program mandates that these pilot schools establish agreements with local law enforcement for coordinated response and ensure that security data, such as camera feeds and building maps, is accessible to emergency agencies, while also protecting this sensitive information from public disclosure except under specific circumstances. To support this initiative, a grant program will be established and administered by the State Department of Education, providing financial assistance to eligible schools for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of these alarm systems, as well as for training school staff and law enforcement. The State Board of Education will develop the necessary rules and regulations for the program's implementation, including technical standards for the alarm systems and training requirements, and participating schools must submit annual reports on their compliance and any incidents where the alarm system was used.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create "alyssa's Law Pilot Program," To Require School Districts Selected For Participation In The Pilot Program To Implement Silent Panic Alarm Systems For The Purpose Of Ensuring The Safety Of Students And State In The Public Schools Or Charter Schools Located Therein; To Define Terminology; To Require Participating Local School District Or Charter School To Implement And Install A Silent Panic Alarm System In All Eligible Schools Under Their Respective Jurisdiction Beginning With The 2026-2027 School Year; To Specify The Minimum Capability And Functionality Requirements Of The Silent Panic Alarm Systems; To Require Participating Public Schools Or Charter Schools To Provide Each Member Of Its Personnel With A Wearable Panic Alert Device Throughout Each School Facility, Which Allows For Immediate Contact With Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide Guidelines For Coordination Between Participating School Districts And Local Law Enforcement Agencies; To Provide Regular Training To School Personnel And Law Enforcement On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alarm System Before The Start Of Each School Year; To Ensure Access To Security Data To Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide For The Protection Of Such Data And Exempt The Disclosure Thereof From The Public Records Act, Except In Certain Instances; To Require Each Participating School District Or Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Department Of Education Detailing Compliance With This Act And Any Incidents Requiring The Use Of The Panic Alarm System; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of This Act To Establish A Grant Program Administered By The State Department Of Education To Assist School Districts In Compliance; To Prescribe Criteria For Eligibility Of Receipt Of Grant Funds And The Purposes For Which Such Funds May Be Used; To Require The Legislature To Annually Appropriate Funds For The Administration Of This Grant Program By The Department, Which Shall Allocate Funds To School Districts; To Provide For The Severability Of The Provision Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Grace Butler-Washington (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB793 • 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 to individuals convicted of certain crimes once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines or finishing probation. 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 Code 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 the state's central database for registered voters. The bill also includes provisions to bring forward existing laws related to disenfranchisement and restoration of suffrage 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 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Timaka James-Jones (D)*, Cedric Burnett (D)*, Bryant W. Clark (D)*, Ronnie Crudup (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1139 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Firearms licensing; exempt constables from requirements.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to exempt constables, who are law enforcement officers elected to serve civil process and perform other duties within their county, from the licensing requirements to carry stun guns, concealed pistols, or revolvers. Currently, individuals must obtain a license from the Department of Public Safety after meeting various criteria, including age, residency, and background checks, to legally carry such weapons concealed. This amendment, effective July 1, 2026, adds constables to the existing list of law enforcement officials, such as sheriffs and police chiefs, who are already exempt from these licensing requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt Constables From The Licensing Requirements For Firearms; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lee Yancey (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB646 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Nurses; authorize US Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals who have completed training as a United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician and have subsequently gained two years of clinical experience providing direct patient care to be eligible to take the examination to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This change expands the existing provisions that already permit military medics from the Army, Navy, and Air Force with similar training and experience to pursue LPN licensure, aiming to recognize and utilize the skills acquired by these healthcare professionals in a civilian nursing capacity.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-15-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, 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: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Lester Carpenter (R)*, W.I. Harris (R)*, Ken Morgan (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB433 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voter registration; authorize upon completion of sentence.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill restores the right to vote to individuals disqualified due to criminal convictions once they have completed their sentence, which is defined as the period of incarceration, probation, and parole. It amends existing laws to ensure that individuals who have completed their sentences are considered qualified electors, and requires the Secretary of State and the Mississippi Department of Corrections to collaborate to ensure these individuals are placed back on voter rolls. The bill also mandates training for election commissioners to properly identify and register voters who were previously disenfranchised due to convictions, and updates voter registration forms and procedures to reflect these changes, emphasizing that no person should be denied the right to register or vote after completing their sentence for a disqualifying offense.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide Full Suffrage Restoration To Any Person Disqualified By Reason Of Criminal Conviction; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Who Shall Be Considered A Qualified Elector; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State And The Mississippi Department Of Corrections To Collaborate To Ensure Voters Are Placed Back On Voter Rolls; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Amend Section 23-15-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Training For Election Commissioners To Ensure Voters Who Were Disenfranchised Are Allowed To Register To Vote; To Amend Sections 23-15-223, 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: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Daryl Porter (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB575 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Department of Information Technology Services; require all state agencies to use for computer equipment and services.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that all state agencies in Mississippi must utilize the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS) for their computer equipment and services, including data storage and retrieval, thereby centralizing information technology functions and aiming to improve efficiency and reduce costs across state government. The bill clarifies that the term "agency" now explicitly includes all state agencies and state institutions of higher learning, removing previous exemptions for certain agencies and institutions from MDITS requirements. Additionally, it requires the Mississippi Justice Information Center to acquire its information technology through MDITS and removes the authority of the Office of Homeland Security and the Department of Public Safety to contract independently with third-party vendors for computer equipment and services, consolidating these procurement powers under MDITS.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Sections 25-53-1, 25-53-21, 25-53-25, 25-53-29 And 25-53-257, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require All State Agencies To Use The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services For Information Technology, Including Data Storage And Retrieval; To Amend Section 25-53-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify That The Definition Of The Term "agency" Includes All State Agencies And State Institutions Of Higher Learning; To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Exemptions For Certain State Agencies And Institutions From The Department's Requirements Relating To Information Technology; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-201, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Establishes The Enterprise Security Program To Provide Coordination Of Cybersecurity Efforts Across State Agencies, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 45-27-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Mississippi Justice Information Center To Acquire Information Technology Through The Department Of Information Technology Services; To Amend Section 45-9-181, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Authority Of The Office Of Homeland Security And The Department Of Public Safety, To Contract With A Third-party Vendor For Computer Equipment And Services; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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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MS bill #HB413 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights and expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Mississippi law to restore voting rights and allow for the expungement of certain felony records. Specifically, it allows individuals convicted of certain felonies, excluding serious crimes like murder, rape, and armed robbery, to have their voting rights automatically restored after completing all sentencing requirements. Furthermore, it establishes a process for automatically expunging (clearing) certain felony records five years after the completion of all sentencing terms and conditions, with exceptions for specific serious offenses. This expungement process will also involve the Mississippi Criminal Information Center and the Department of Public Safety removing these records from databases within 45 days of receiving an expunction order. The bill also creates an exception to firearm prohibitions for individuals who receive an order of expunction.
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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 Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After 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; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Is A United States Citizen, Who Has Been Convicted Of Certain Felonies Shall Be Eligible To Have His Or Her Record Automatically Expunged Five Years After Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of Such Conviction; To Amend Sections 45-27-7, 45-27-21 And 45-34-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Circuit Clerk, Upon The Entering Of An Order Of Expunction, Forward A Certified Copy Of Such Order To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center At The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Remove Such Person's Criminal History Record Information, Conviction Information, And Disposition Form From The Mississippi Central Criminal Database Within Forty-five Days Of Receiving A Certified Copy Of Such Order Of Expunction; To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Firearms Prohibition For Persons Who Receive An Order Of Expunction; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-45, 45-27-9, 45-27-11 And 45-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kabir Karriem (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2128 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Breach of security; report to the Attorney General.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to require certain entities that conduct business in the state and handle the personal information of residents to notify the Office of the Attorney General of a data breach. Specifically, if an entity is required to notify more than 100 individuals about a breach of security, which is defined as the unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted electronic data containing personal information, they must promptly provide written notice to the Attorney General. This notice must include a summary of the breach, the estimated number of affected individuals in Mississippi, any free services offered to those affected, and contact information for further inquiries. The bill also mandates that if the initial notice to the Attorney General is found to be incomplete or incorrect, the entity must provide updated information as soon as possible. The Attorney General is empowered to create rules and regulations to enforce these new provisions, and failure to comply will be considered an unfair trade practice, enforced by the Attorney General, though it does not create a right for individuals to sue.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 75-24-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Certain Entities To Provide Written Notice Of A Breach Of Security To The Office Of The Attorney General; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bradford Blackmon (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• 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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OK bill #HB3150 • Last Action 02/03/2026
State government; Attorney General; litigation cost analysis; unconstitutional statutes or provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution; requirements; procedures; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Attorney General of Oklahoma to publish a report every four years, starting November 1, 2026, detailing the total costs incurred by the state in defending or representing itself against any law or amendment to the Oklahoma Constitution that has been declared unconstitutional by a court, with no further appeals possible. The report should include estimated values for services by in-house attorneys and litigation support staff, and all actual costs for outside counsel and support. It will also specify if the Attorney General or other state attorneys advised the Legislature on the risk of unconstitutionality, provide a plain language summary of the court's decision, and state whether the opposing party received attorney fees and, if possible, the amount. This bill also sets an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to state government; amending 74 O.S. 2021, Section 18b, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 335, O.S.L. 2025 (74 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 18b), which relates to the duties of the Attorney General; requiring publication of certain costs related to litigation; prescribing requirements for report; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Annie Menz (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Civil Judiciary
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MS bill #HB38 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore to people who have been released from incarceration.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill restores voting rights to individuals who have been convicted of certain crimes, specifically vote fraud or any crime listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, often referred to as "disenfranchising crimes." The right to vote is automatically restored upon completion of their prison sentence and any parole, or immediately if they are sentenced only to probation. The bill also mandates updates to the Statewide Elections Management System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters, to reflect these restored rights and to ensure that individuals are not removed from voter rolls solely based on a conviction if their rights have been restored. Furthermore, it requires training for election officials on how to handle these restored voting rights and updates voter registration forms to inform applicants that having their suffrage restored under this act does not disqualify them from registering to vote.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Restore The Right Of Suffrage To Certain Persons Disqualified By Reason Of Conviction Of A Disenfranchising Crime; To Provide That Such Persons Shall Be Enfranchised After Completing The Term Of Incarceration And Parole Or Upon The Imposition Of A Probation-only Sentence For Such Crimes; To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; To Amend Section 23-15-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Removal Of A Person's Name From The Statewide Elections Management System Unless The Person Is Serving A Term Of Incarceration Or Parole For A Disenfranchising Crime At The Time Of Removal; To Provide That A Court's Certification Of A Conviction For Purposes Of Removal From The Statewide Elections Management System Must Indicate The Type Of Sentence Imposed; To Amend Section 23-15-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Circuit Clerk's Enrollment Book Listing The Names Of Persons Convicted Of Disenfranchising Crimes Must Be Updated To Exclude The Names Of Those Persons Enfranchised Under This Act; To Amend Sections 23-15-125 And 23-15-153, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Voter Roll And Pollbooks Must Be Updated In A Manner Consistent With This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Adopt Voter Registration Applications That State That A Person Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act Is Not Disqualified From Registering To Vote; To Amend Section 23-15-213, 23-15-223 And 23-15-239, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Develop And Implement Training For Election Commissioners, Registrars And Poll Managers That Instructs Them On Their Duties With Regard To Persons Restored The Right Of Suffrage Under This Act; To Amend Section 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Update The Statewide Elections Management System In A Manner That Allows Local Election Officials To Verify Whether A Person Has A Disqualifying Conviction; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB23 • 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 amends Mississippi law to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically voter fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by the Attorney General, once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines and serving jail time. The legislation aims to automatically reinstate voting rights in the state's voter registration system, known as the Statewide Elections Management System, and county pollbooks once these sentencing requirements are met, thereby conforming various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 related to voter qualifications and registration to this new provision.
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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, 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3125 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Open Records Act; Open Records Reform Act of 2026; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Open Records Reform Act of 2026," proposes changes to Oklahoma's existing Open Records Act, which governs public access to government information. The key provisions of this bill are that it creates a new law that will not be incorporated into the permanent Oklahoma Statutes (meaning it's a standalone act) and sets an effective date for these reforms as November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Open Records Act; creating the Open Records Reform Act of 2026; providing for noncodification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Justin Humphrey (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB19 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration Act," proposes to amend Mississippi law regarding voter qualifications and the restoration of voting rights after felony convictions. Specifically, it clarifies that individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, obtaining money or goods under false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, bigamy, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by the Attorney General, except for murder and rape, will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction. These rights will only be restored after all sentencing requirements, including parole but not probation, are fully satisfied. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi law related to voter registration and the maintenance of voter rolls, ensuring that the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), a centralized database of registered voters, reflects these updated provisions. Additionally, it brings forward existing laws concerning disenfranchisement due to dueling and the restoration of suffrage for honorable military service during World War I and II for potential future amendment.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "donald J. Trump Voting Rights Restoration 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB2991 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Criminal procedure; increasing certain time limitations; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code to increase the time allowed for certain disclosures in criminal cases. Specifically, it extends the deadline for the state to disclose information about jailhouse informants, such as their criminal history and any deals made with them, from ten days to sixty days before trial. It also extends the general deadline for completing all discovery issues before a trial from ten days to sixty days. Additionally, the bill updates language to be gender-neutral and sets an effective date of November 1, 2026. The Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code outlines the rules for how both the prosecution and the defense must share evidence and information with each other before a trial to ensure a fair process.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; amending 22 O.S. 2021, Section 2002, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 327, O.S.L. 2025 (22 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 2002), which relates to the Oklahoma Criminal Discovery Code; increasing time limitation for disclosing certain information concerning informants; increasing time limitation for completing discovery issues prior to trial; providing gender-neutral language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aletia Timmons (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Criminal Judiciary
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MS bill #HB1480 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Safeguarding Election Candidates using Resonable Expenditures (SECURE) Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures (SECURE) Act, allows candidates and elected officials to use campaign funds for security-related expenses, such as installing and monitoring home and office security systems, to address threats arising from their public service or candidacy. It defines "campaign funds" as contributions received to support a candidate or officeholder and "security expenses" to include the purchase, installation, and maintenance of physical security equipment and associated monitoring services. The act caps the spending on physical security equipment at $10,000 per individual per campaign cycle and prohibits using campaign funds for firearms, ammunition, payments to family members or their businesses, or unrelated home improvements. All such expenditures must be reported to the Secretary of State with itemized receipts, and while subject to public disclosure, specific security plans are exempt. The Secretary of State is tasked with creating rules and regulations to enforce the act, and existing law is amended to clarify that these authorized security expenses are not considered prohibited personal use of campaign funds.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Safeguarding Election Candidates Using Reasonable Expenditures (secure) Act For The Purpose Of Authorizing The Use Of Campaign Funds By Candidates And Elected Officials For Security-related Expenses; To Define "security Expenses" And Other Terms; To Establish The Maximum Amount That May Be Spent For Security Expenses During A Campaign Cycle; To Prohibit The Use Of Campaign Funds For Certain Expenditures; To Require Certain Reports To Be Made To The Secretary Of State; To Require The Secretary Of State To Adopt Rules And Regulations To Enforce The Secure Act; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 23-15-807 And 23-15-809, 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 : Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1347 • 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 amends Mississippi law to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically vote fraud or crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, or any crime deemed disenfranchising by later Attorney General opinions. Previously, these convictions could lead to a permanent loss of voting rights. Under this new legislation, a person's right to vote will be suspended upon conviction but will be automatically restored once they have fully completed all aspects of their sentence, including any probation or parole. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of Mississippi law related to voter registration and the maintenance of voter rolls, ensuring that the Statewide Elections Management System, which is a centralized database of all registered voters, reflects these changes and automatically restores voting rights upon completion of sentencing requirements.
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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: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jeffery Harness (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3316 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Higher education; Higher Education Activities Response (HEAR) Act; institution-sponsored on-campus events; security threat assessment; tactical threat assessment team; revolving fund; emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Higher Education Activities Response (HEAR) Act, mandates that public institutions of higher education in Oklahoma must conduct security threat assessments for institution-sponsored on-campus events and provide trained security personnel based on those assessments. Institutions are required to request these assessments from a "tactical threat assessment team," which refers to state or local law enforcement agencies with jurisdiction, at least 30 days before an event, providing details about the event, venue, expected attendance, and confirmation of awareness from fire and police authorities. The tactical threat assessment team will then complete the assessment, outlining security plans including crowd control, evacuation, and necessary security personnel, and the institution must cover all associated costs. These assessments are confidential and exempt from public records requests, but a briefing based on the assessment must be provided to event security at least 24 hours before and on the day of the event. Failure to comply with the assessment or its requirements will result in a fine imposed by the Office of the Attorney General, with collected fines going into a "Higher Education Activities Response Revolving Fund" used for investigating violations and supporting survivors of traumatic events at campus events.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to higher education; creating the Higher Education Activities Response (HEAR) Act; defining terms; requiring institutions of higher education to provide trained security personnel for certain on-campus events; requiring institutions to follow security threat assessments provided by tactical threat assessment team; requiring institutions to make request for a security threat assessment; listing information required for request; requiring a tactical treat assessment team complete a security threat assessment; requiring the institution pay for the security threat assessment; listing the information to be included in the security threat assessment; directing institutions provide assessment to certain law enforcement agencies; exempting security threat assessments from the Open Records Act; requiring certain briefing by tactical threat assessment team before event; imposing fine for failure to comply with assessment; directing the Office of the Attorney General to impose fine; creating a Higher Education Activities Response Revolving Fund; providing purpose of fund for investigation of violations and for survivors directly impacted by a traumatic event occurring at an institution event; providing for noncodification; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Ryan Eaves (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB648 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Nursing; authorize Coast Guard Health Services Technicians to take exam to be licensed as an LPN.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law to allow individuals who have completed training as a United States Coast Guard Health Services Technician and subsequently gained two years of clinical experience providing direct patient care to be eligible to take the examination for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This expands the existing provisions that already allow military medics from the Army, Navy, and Air Force with similar training and experience to pursue LPN licensure. The bill also specifies an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act 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: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lester Carpenter (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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US bill #HR7148 • Last Action 02/03/2026
District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2026 Judiciary Appropriations Act, 2026 Executive Office of the President Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 Dep
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, makes further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, covering various government departments including Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Housing and Urban Development, as well as the Department of State and related agencies. It allocates significant funding across multiple divisions, detailing specific amounts for military personnel, operations and maintenance, procurement, research, development, test and evaluation for all branches of the armed forces, including the Space Force. The bill also appropriates funds for various programs within the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, such as workforce development, job training, health services, research, and educational programs, including specific allocations for initiatives like the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Additionally, it provides appropriations for housing and urban development programs, transportation initiatives including airport and airway improvements, and federal railroad and transit programs. The bill includes numerous general provisions that govern the use of these funds, such as restrictions on publicity, employment of non-citizens, and requirements for reporting and notification to Congress on various financial and operational matters. It also addresses specific policy matters, including the procurement of goods and services, the handling of classified activities, and the management of defense acquisition workforce development.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 02/05/2026
• Session: 119th Congress
• Sponsors: 1 : Tom Cole (R)*
• Versions: 5 • Votes: 11 • Actions: 66
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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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 #HB40 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Advanced practice registered nurses; revise certain provisions related to, including the collaboration agreement requirement.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in the statement of purpose for the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law, revises definitions related to advanced nursing practice, and modifies provisions concerning their practice. A key change is that certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists will be exempt from the requirement to maintain a collaborative or consultative relationship with a licensed physician or dentist after completing 3,600 hours of practice, and they can count hours worked before July 1, 2026, towards this requirement. The bill also clarifies that APRNs, including certified nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists, are subject to disciplinary actions by the Board of Nursing, and it updates definitions and conforming language related to these nursing roles and their practice.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists Shall Be Exempt From The Requirement Of Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist After Completing 3,600 Practice Hours; To Provide That Certified Nurse Practitioners, Certified Nurse Midwives, And Clinical Nurse Specialists May Apply Hours Worked Before July 1, 2026, To Fulfill The Hour Requirement; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kevin Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• 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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OK bill #HB3503 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Criminal procedure; disclosure of evidence; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, amending Oklahoma's Criminal Discovery Code, significantly expands the requirements for the state to disclose evidence to defendants. It mandates that the state must provide certain evidence within 30 days of a defendant's initial appearance, which is the first court appearance after being charged, rather than just upon request. This includes a broader range of information such as all law enforcement reports, statements from anyone interviewed by law enforcement, detailed descriptions from eyewitnesses, and all materials related to line-up procedures. Crucially, the state must also disclose any evidence favorable to the defendant, regardless of its form or whether the prosecutor believes it. The bill also extends the time frame for disclosing information from informants and codefendants to 30 days before trial, and clarifies that an "informant" now includes any person providing testimony about admissions made by a suspect or defendant, not just those made in a penal institution. Furthermore, it establishes a clear process for defendants to file discovery motions at any time after their initial appearance and sets a 30-day deadline for resolving discovery issues before trial, with exceptions for certain witnesses. The bill also empowers courts to compel discovery or impose sanctions, such as limiting witnesses or evidence, dismissing a case, or ordering monetary penalties, if a party fails to comply with disclosure obligations, unless the failure is harmless or the information was disclosed as soon as it was discovered. Finally, it specifies that certain documents favorable to the defendant must be disclosed, and the bill will take effect on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal procedure; 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; providing for the filing of discovery motions any time following initial appearances; establishing time limitation for completing discovery issues; providing an exception to certain witnesses; authorizing courts to compel discovery or order sanctions; directing courts to order disclosure of evidence and sanctions upon certain finding; providing exceptions; directing courts to make certain considerations when ordering sanctions; specifying types of available sanctions; requiring the disclosure of certain documents favorable to defendants; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Collin Duel (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB318 • 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 amends Mississippi law to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by the Attorney General, once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines and serving jail time. Previously, these individuals might have had their voting rights permanently revoked or required a pardon. The bill ensures that once all conditions of a sentence are met, the right to vote is automatically reinstated and their names are re-added to voter rolls and election systems, such as the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), which is a centralized database of registered voters. This change aims to simplify the process of regaining suffrage after completing a sentence, rather than requiring separate actions like pardons or specific applications for restoration.
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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: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carl Mickens (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB79 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Mississippi Midwifery License Law," establishes a framework for the licensure and regulation of professional midwives practicing in community settings, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by increasing access to patient-centered, evidence-based perinatal care. It defines key terms like "professional midwifery" and "licensed midwife," clarifies that midwifery is distinct from the practice of medicine, and outlines exceptions to the act, such as for certified nurse midwives, physicians, students, doulas, and emergency assistance. The bill creates the State Board of Licensed Midwifery, composed of six midwives, one perinatal care provider, one public representative, and the Executive Director of the State Department of Health, responsible for developing rules for licensure, educational standards, and disciplinary procedures by July 1, 2027. Licensed midwives will have a defined scope of practice including primary maternity care for low-risk pregnancies and basic well-woman care, with specific limitations on prescriptive authority and prohibited actions like performing major surgical procedures or using forceps. The bill also mandates that health insurance plans provide coverage for services rendered by licensed midwives on par with physicians, prohibits discriminatory terminology in insurance policies, and requires the State Department of Health to develop a safe perinatal transfer certification for facilities. Furthermore, it clarifies that the practice of midwifery is not considered the practice of medicine and sets penalties for violations, including monetary fines and license suspension or revocation.
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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 Create The State Board Of Licensed Midwifery And Provide For Its Composition, Appointment And Powers And Duties; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License From The Board 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 Board; 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB427 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Transit Corporation; establish.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Mississippi Transit Corporation, a state government entity responsible for providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective bus, rail, and light rail transit services across the state. The corporation will be overseen by a seventeen-member Board of Directors, including legislative leaders, the Executive Director of the Mississippi Department of Transportation, representatives from specific cities, and a public transit user, with most members requiring experience in public transit or related fields. The board will hold public meetings, establish policies for the corporation's management, ethics, and personnel, and members will serve without compensation but be reimbursed for expenses. The corporation is granted broad powers, including the ability to sue and be sued, enter into contracts, acquire and dispose of property, set fares, issue bonds, and levy a regional transit tax. It also outlines procedures for public hearings on service changes or fare increases, requires annual audits by the State Auditor and independent firms, and mandates reporting to the Governor and Legislature. Additionally, this bill amends existing law to ensure the State Auditor is authorized to conduct audits of the new Mississippi Transit Corporation.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Mississippi Transit Corporation; To Provide That The Corporation Shall Provide Safe, Reliable And Cost-effective Bus, Rail And Light Rail Transit Services For The State; To Provide The Composition Of The Board Of Directors Of The Corporation; To Provide The Powers And Duties Of The Board Of Directors Of Such Corporation; To Amend Section 7-7-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To A Preceding Section; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Christopher Bell (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB142 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Midwifery; provide for licensure and regulation of.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the "Mississippi Midwifery License Law" to provide for the licensure and regulation of professional midwives practicing in community settings, aiming to improve maternal and infant health outcomes by increasing access to midwifery care and preserving parental choice in birth options. It creates the State Board of Licensed Midwifery, composed of midwives, a certified nurse midwife, physicians, and a public representative, which will be responsible for developing rules and standards for licensure, including educational requirements and scope of practice, by July 1, 2027. The bill defines "professional midwifery" as primary maternity care for low-risk women and newborns during pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, and outlines specific procedures licensed midwives can perform, such as administering certain medications and ordering tests, while prohibiting others like surgical procedures or the use of forceps. It also includes provisions for temporary permits for those awaiting full licensure, exemptions for certain individuals like certified nurse midwives and physicians, and establishes penalties for violations, including fines and imprisonment. Furthermore, the bill mandates that health insurance plans providing maternity benefits must cover services rendered by licensed midwives without discriminatory terminology or reimbursement practices, and requires the State Department of Health to develop a safe perinatal transfer certification for facilities. Finally, it amends existing law to remove the reference to midwifery from the definition of the practice of medicine, clarifying that midwifery is a distinct profession.
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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 Create The State Board Of Licensed Midwifery And Provide For Its Composition, Appointment And Powers And Duties; To Require The Board To Promulgate Rules Not Later Than July 1, 2027; To Require A License From The Board 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 Board; To Provide Immunity For Certain Actions; To Provide Criminal 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 Remove The Reference To The Practice Of Midwifery In The Definition Of The Practice Of Medicine; 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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MS bill #HB451 • 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 amends Mississippi law to restore voting rights to individuals convicted of certain crimes, specifically vote fraud or crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890, or any crime previously interpreted as disenfranchising by the Attorney General. Previously, such convictions led to a permanent loss of voting rights unless pardoned. Under this bill, a person's right to vote will be suspended upon conviction but will be automatically restored once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines, completing probation, or serving jail time. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the law related to voter registration and the maintenance of voter rolls, ensuring that the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), which is the official record of registered voters, is updated to reflect these restored voting rights. Existing laws regarding disqualification from holding office for fighting duels or dishonorable military service are also brought forward 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 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: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fabian Nelson (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/12/2026
• 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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MS bill #HB579 • Last Action 02/03/2026
State agencies procurement; bring forward code sections related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "State agencies procurement; bring forward code sections related to," aims to consolidate and update various provisions of Mississippi law concerning procurement by state agencies and other public entities. It essentially "brings forward" numerous existing sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, meaning it re-enacts them, potentially for organizational purposes or to ensure their continued validity. The bill covers a wide range of topics related to how government entities purchase goods, services, and manage contracts. Key areas addressed include: the establishment and powers of the State Board of Contractors, which licenses and regulates contractors; procurement procedures for commodities, including bidding requirements based on dollar thresholds and exceptions for emergencies or specific circumstances; rules for lease-purchase agreements for equipment and facilities; provisions for the acquisition and management of state surplus property; regulations for information technology procurement and cybersecurity managed by the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS); requirements for energy efficiency in state buildings; rules for the procurement of wireless communication devices and telecommunications systems; procedures for the Mississippi Major Economic Impact Authority to facilitate large-scale economic development projects; and the establishment of a searchable website for state expenditures to promote transparency. The bill also includes minor, non-substantive changes to existing laws, such as correcting grammatical errors or updating references. In essence, this bill serves to organize and reaffirm existing legal frameworks governing how Mississippi's government entities acquire necessary resources and manage public funds.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 31-1-1, 31-1-21, 31-1-23, 31-1-25, 31-1-27, 31-3-1, 31-3-2, 31-3-3, 31-3-5, 31-3-7, 31-3-9, 31-3-11, 31-3-13, 31-3-14, 31-3-15, 31-3-16, 31-3-17, 31-3-21, 31-3-23, 31-5-3, 31-5-15, 31-5-17, 31-5-19, 31-5-21, 31-5-23, 31-5-25, 31-5-27, 31-5-29, 31-5-31, 31-5-33, 31-5-35, 31-5-37, 31-5-39, 31-5-41, 31-5-51, 31-5-52, 31-5-53, 31-5-55, 31-5-57, 31-7-1, 31-7-3, 31-7-5, 31-7-7, 31-7-9, 31-7-10, 31-7-11, 31-7-12, 31-7-13, 31-7-13.1, 31-7-13.2, 31-7-13.3, 31-7-14, 31-7-14.1, 31-7-15, 31-7-16, 31-7-18, 31-7-21, 31-7-23, 31-7-38, 31-7-47, 31-7-49, 31-7-53, 31-7-55, 31-7-57, 31-7-59, 31-7-61, 31-7-63, 31-7-65, 31-7-67, 31-7-73, 31-7-301, 31-7-303, 31-7-305, 31-7-307, 31-7-309, 31-7-311, 31-7-313, 31-7-315, 31-7-317, 31-7-401, 31-7-403, 31-7-405, 31-7-407, 31-7-409, 31-7-411, 31-7-413, 31-7-415, 31-7-417, 31-7-419, 31-7-421, 31-7-423, 31-8-1, 31-8-3, 31-8-5, 31-8-7, 31-8-9, 31-8-11, 31-8-13, 31-9-1, 31-9-5, 31-9-9, 31-9-13, 31-9-15, 31-11-1, 31-11-4, 31-11-7, 31-11-25, 31-11-27, 31-11-29, 31-11-30, 31-11-31, 31-11-33, 31-11-35, 5-3-72, 7-7-23, 7-7-25, 7-7-27, 7-7-51, 17-17-121, 17-25-5, 19-31-37, 25-1-78, 25-53-3, 25-53-5, 25-53-21, 25-53-25, 25-53-29, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 25-53-113, 25-53-115, 25-53-117, 25-53-119, 25-53-121, 25-53-123, 25-53-125, 25-53-151, 25-53-191, 25-53-201, 25-53-257, 25-58-21, 25-61-5, 25-61-9, 27-103-129, 27-104-7, 27-104-23, 27-104-103, 27-104-107, 27-104-109, 27-104-152, 27-104-153, 27-104-155, 27-104-157, 27-104-158, 27-104-159, 27-104-161, 27-104-163, 27-104-165, 27-104-167, 27-115-49, 27-115-69, 29-1-1, 29-5-2, 37-68-9, 37-41-101, 37-101-15, 37-101-413, 43-27-35, 43-37-3, 45-1-39, 45-11-7, 47-5-20, 47-5-47, 47-5-64, 47-5-66, 47-5-79, 47-5-105, 47-5-357, 49-2-9, 49-31-7, 57-1-55, 57-69-3, 57-69-5, 57-69-9, 57-75-3, 57-75-5, 57-75-7, 57-75-9, 57-75-11, 57-75-13, 57-75-15, 57-75-17, 57-75-19, 57-75-21, 57-75-22, 57-75-23, 57-75-25, 57-75-27, 57-75-33, 57-75-35, 57-75-37, 59-5-37, 59-9-25, 59-17-31, 61-13-1, 61-13-5, 63-11-47, 65-1-87, 65-17-105, 65-19-61, 65-19-77, 65-25-53, 65-27-7, 65-43-3, 71-5-116, 73-13-45, 73-63-55, And 77-3-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 25-1-77, 31-11-3, 47-5-307, 47-5-313, And 57-69-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3843 • 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 how water districts in Oklahoma manage their records and operations. Specifically, it requires water district boards to include meeting agendas in the records they maintain, in addition to their existing minutes, decisions, and orders. Furthermore, the bill 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 these records be posted on the district's website if one exists. The bill also directs the chairman of the board, when performing duties related to maintaining and operating district works, to follow guidelines established by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, a state agency that manages government operations. These changes are intended to increase transparency and standardize operational procedures for water districts.
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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: 4
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Energy
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NY bill #A10134 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Requires the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to promptly publish applications for permits to site a major renewable energy facility or to site a major electric transmission facility.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) to promptly publish and regularly update on its website any application for a permit to site a major renewable energy facility or a major electric transmission facility, along with supporting documents and any responses. Before posting, ORES must review any claims that information is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Law, and redactions should be minimal, only to protect sensitive environmental information or prevent substantial injury to an applicant's competitive position. This aims to increase transparency in the permitting process for large-scale renewable energy and transmission projects.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the public service law, in relation to requiring the office of renewable energy siting and electric transmission to promptly publish applications for permits to site a major renewable energy facility or to site a major electric transmission facility
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Carrie Woerner (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: referred to energy
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MS bill #HB182 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Tasers and stun guns; prohibit use of by law enforcement officers.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits law enforcement officers in Mississippi from using, possessing, or deploying tasers or stun guns, which are defined as electronic devices designed to incapacitate temporarily, injure, or stun individuals, starting July 1, 2026. Existing devices must be removed from service by June 30, 2026, and transferred to the Mississippi Department of Public Safety for destruction or redistribution for non-law enforcement purposes. Violators will face disciplinary actions, including suspension or termination for officers and civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation for agencies. The bill also amends existing laws to reflect this prohibition, including those related to carrying deadly weapons, licensing for concealed carry, and training requirements for law enforcement officers, and specifically prohibits school resource officers from carrying or using these devices on school premises.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Prohibit The Use Of Tasers And Stun Guns By Law Enforcement Officers In The State Of Mississippi; To Amend Sections 97-37-1, 45-9-101, 45-6-11 And 37-7-321, Mississippi Code Of 1972, In Conformity Thereto; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1313 • Last Action 02/03/2026
CRNAs; exempt from requirement for collaborative agreement after completion of certain practice hours.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to allow Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) to practice independently without a collaborative agreement with a physician or dentist once they have accumulated at least 8,000 hours of practice, with hours worked before the bill's effective date counting towards this requirement. The bill also makes several other changes, including expanding the definition of advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to include clinical nurse specialists, adding a CRNA to the Mississippi Board of Nursing, and conforming certain provisions with the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, which allows APRNs to issue written certifications for medical cannabis. Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to nursing practice and disciplinary actions, ensuring that APRNs are included in these provisions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-15-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Statement Of Purpose Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law; To Amend Section 73-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Certain Definitions And Revise Certain Definitions In The Nursing Practice Law Regarding Advanced Nursing Practice; To Amend Section 73-15-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Composition Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing To Include A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist As A Member; To Amend Section 73-15-20, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To The Practice Of Advanced Nursing Practice Nurses; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists Who Have Completed Not Less Than 8,000 Practice Hours Are Exempt From Maintaining A Collaborative/consultative Relationship With A Licensed Physician Or Dentist; To Provide That Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists May Apply Hours Worked Before The Effective Date Of This Act To Fulfill The Practice Hour Requirement; To Conform Certain Provisions With The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include Advanced Practice Registered Nurses In The Provisions Relating To Grounds For Disciplinary Actions Against Nurses; To Amend Section 41-21-131, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #HB3854 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Confidential records; prescribing right of victims to confidentiality of crime scene and autopsy photographs; codification; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections for victims and their families by granting them the right to keep certain crime scene and autopsy photographs confidential during clemency hearings, which are proceedings where individuals can request a pardon or commutation of their sentence. Specifically, these sensitive photographs, when submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board, will no longer be accessible to the public. To facilitate this, parties involved in clemency hearings will be required to submit two separate packets of information: one for public viewing that excludes the confidential photographs, and another for the Pardon and Parole Board that includes all materials. The bill also amends the Oklahoma Open Records Act, which generally requires public bodies to make records available to the public, by adding these specific victim photographs to the list of confidential records. The Pardon and Parole Board will have the authority to seal any submissions that would compromise a victim's privacy, and the Governor's office will receive the complete packet containing all evidence, including the sensitive photographs.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to confidential records; prescribing right of victims to confidentiality of certain crime scene and autopsy photographs; prohibiting public access to certain photographs submitted to the Pardon and Parole Board; 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 the Oklahoma Open Records Act; adding certain victim photographs to list of confidential records; prohibiting certain victim photographs submitted to the Board from being presented to the public; requiring parties to submit two separate clemency hearing packets to the Board; clarifying contents for each packet; allowing Board to seal certain records; clarifying which packet the Governor shall receive; 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 : Eric Roberts (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 #HB662 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel; create under State Department of Health.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel within the State Department of Health to examine fetal deaths and deaths of infants up to one year old, with the goal of developing strategies to prevent infant mortality. The panel will be multidisciplinary, and its members will be determined by the State Department of Health. It is required to submit an annual report to legislative committees detailing the number, causes, and demographic information of infant mortality deaths in Mississippi, along with recommendations for state resource allocation to reduce these deaths. Various state agencies, including the Medical Examiner's office, the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services, law enforcement, and healthcare providers, are mandated to provide necessary data to the panel. Physicians, hospitals, and pharmacies must grant the panel access to relevant medical records for cases under review, and they will be protected from liability for good-faith provision of these records. Crucially, all information, records, and proceedings of the review panel are to be kept confidential and are exempt from public access laws (the Open Meetings Act and the Public Records Act) and cannot be subpoenaed or used as evidence in legal proceedings, though information obtainable from independent sources remains discoverable. The bill also grants the review panel the authority to take enforcement actions against agencies or officials who fail to provide information completely and in a timely manner. Additionally, 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, are also made confidential and exempt from the Public Records Act. Finally, the bill amends existing law to allow the State Department of Health and its related quality assurance and review panels, including this new Fetal and Infant Mortality Review Panel, to conduct closed meetings or executive sessions for the discussion of 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: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Omeria Scott (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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 #HB664 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act, provides civil and criminal immunity to parents or legal guardians who voluntarily surrender firearms owned or possessed by a minor (under 18 years old) to law enforcement. This immunity applies regardless of whether the firearm was used in a crime, and parents are not required to provide identification or fingerprints, nor will they be paid for the surrendered items. The bill also amends existing law regarding the disposal of firearms by law enforcement agencies, specifying that surrendered firearms not needed as evidence must be destroyed. Additionally, it clarifies that this act does not affect existing laws concerning the possession of firearms by inmates or the regulations on dangerous weapons, and it sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Firearms Parental Amnesty Act; To Provide Civil And Criminal Immunity To Parents Or Legal Guardians Who Voluntarily Deliver Firearms Owned, Controlled Or In The Possession Of A Minor To Law Enforcement; To Amend Section 45-9-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To These Provisions; To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-1 And 97-37-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Regulate Possession Of Dangerous Weapons 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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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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OK bill #HB3889 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Sex offenders; requiring disclosure of certain conviction information; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act to require individuals registered as sex offenders to disclose specific information on their social networking profiles, including their status as a sex offender, the crime for which they were convicted, the jurisdiction of conviction, and their residential address, ensuring this information is visible to other users of the networking website. A "networking website" is defined as an internet site primarily for social interaction that includes user profiles with personal information and links to other users, but excludes sites focused on commercial transactions, news dissemination, or governmental entities. The bill also clarifies that this requirement applies to individuals who are otherwise not prohibited from using such websites and who create a profile or use its features to contact others.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to sex offenders; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 584, which relates to the Oklahoma Sex Offenders Registration Act; requiring disclosure of certain conviction information on social networking websites; defining term; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Josh Cantrell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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OK bill #HB4309 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Amusements and sports; Electronic Pull-Tab Device Act; approval; Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission; memory; secure location; operation or outcome; attributes; illegal entry; rules; definitions; terms; codification; effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Electronic Pull-Tab Device Act, establishing regulations for electronic pull-tab devices used in amusements and sports. The Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission must approve these devices, which are prohibited from being used for certain games but can include features like bill acceptors and printers. Each device must have secure, non-volatile memory to store critical game data, and it cannot have any manipulation features that could affect the game's operation or outcome, nor can it have attributes like spinning reels, pull handles, or sounds and lights solely intended to entice players. The devices must also be robust enough to withstand illegal entry without compromising game integrity, and there's a limit of ten non-handheld electronic pull-tab devices allowed on premises where charitable gaming occurs. The ABLE Commission is directed to create rules to implement and enforce this act, and the bill also amends existing law to define "electronic pull-tab device" and clarifies that the act applies to the Oklahoma Charity Games Act.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to amusements and sports; enacting the Electronic Pull-Tab Device Act; requiring approval by Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement Commission; prohibiting electronic pull-tab device from being used for certain games; permitting electronic pull-tab device to include certain characteristics; requiring that each electronic pull- tab device include memory; directing that memory be maintained in secure location; prohibiting electronic pull-tab device from having any means of manipulation that could affect operation or outcome of game; prohibiting electronic pull-tab device from having certain attributes; directing that electronic pull- tab device be able to withstand forced illegal entry; setting limit of the number of electronic pull-tab device present on premises; directing ABLE Commission to promulgate rules; amending 3A O.S. 2021, Section 402, which relates to definitions; defining terms; 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: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Rules
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MS bill #HB284 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; restore to all felons after satisfying all of the sentencing requirements of the conviction.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to automatically restore voting rights to individuals convicted of a felony once they have fully satisfied all sentencing requirements, such as completing probation or parole. Previously, individuals convicted of certain felonies were permanently disenfranchised unless pardoned, but this bill changes that by removing the permanent disenfranchisement for felonies and ensuring that once a person has completed their sentence, their right to vote is automatically reinstated without needing a separate pardon or application. The bill also makes conforming changes to other sections of the law to reflect this new provision and includes existing sections related to disqualification from holding office and restoration of suffrage for military service for possible future 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: 01/07/2026
• Added: 01/08/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracy Arnold (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/07/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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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OK bill #SB1514 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Wind energy; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act by updating definitions, including new terms like "nonparticipating landowner" and "wind energy facility expansion," and clarifying existing ones. It lowers the threshold for declaring a wind energy facility abandoned from twenty-four months to 180 days of inactivity, unless for specific approved reasons, and requires that decommissioned facilities be removed to a depth of 48 inches below ground, with land restoration. The bill also mandates that owners of wind energy facilities must obtain a permit from the Corporation Commission before construction, operation, or redevelopment, and outlines detailed criteria for permit applications, including environmental and risk assessments, noise level limits, and specific setback requirements from property lines and residences. Furthermore, it requires notification to various state agencies, local governments, and potentially affected landowners and residents, and establishes a process for public hearings and comments from executive agencies before a permit can be approved. Financial security requirements for decommissioning are also modified, and certain proprietary information submitted with permit applications is protected from public disclosure. This act is set to become effective on November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to wind energy; amending 17 O.S. 2021, Sections 160.13, 160.14, 160.15, and 160.21, as amended by Section 22, Chapter 126, O.S.L. 2023 (17 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 160.21), which relate to the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act; modifying definitions; defining terms; modifying certain depth requirement; requiring decommission or removal in certain circumstances; requiring certain restoration; modifying requirements for evidence of financial security; requiring certain permit; stating permit application criteria; requiring certain mailing and notification; modifying where certain meeting shall be held; establishing minimum requirements for certain approval; requiring certain notification; authorizing comments from executive agencies; requiring certain letter; requiring public hearing; authorizing promulgation of rules; stating certain disclosure; stating exception; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie McIntosh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/11/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Energy
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OK bill #SB1467 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Criminal justice data; requiring sharing of certain information upon request. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires criminal justice agencies, such as courts and law enforcement bodies, to share specific criminal justice data and records with "bona fide researchers" upon request, provided the researcher agrees to use the information solely for research and statistical purposes without identifying individuals, has secured approval from an institutional review board (a committee that reviews research projects), and has implemented security measures to protect sensitive data. The data to be shared includes information on law enforcement stops, arrests, charges, court dispositions, sentencing, and correctional supervision, as well as any data already subject to public disclosure under the Oklahoma Open Records Act. Importantly, sharing data with these researchers will not be considered a public disclosure under the Open Records Act. The Attorney General will provide guidance on how agencies can comply with these requirements, and agencies can charge reasonable fees for the costs associated with fulfilling these requests. However, agencies cannot accept these requests until July 1, 2027, and the overall act becomes effective on January 1, 2027.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to criminal justice data; defining terms; requiring sharing of certain information upon request; construing provisions; requiring Attorney General to provide certain guidance; authorizing collection of certain fees; prohibiting certain request acceptance prior to certain date; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Julie Daniels (R)*, Mike Osburn (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author)
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MS bill #HB1156 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Firearms permit; authorize online renewal.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to allow individuals to renew their firearms permit online, in addition to the existing in-person renewal option. The Department of Public Safety (DPS), which issues these permits allowing individuals to carry stun guns, concealed pistols, or revolvers, will be required to provide renewal forms that explain both online and in-person renewal methods. The bill specifies that online renewal will only be permitted if all the applicant's information remains the same, and the DPS will establish rules for this process. The existing requirement for a notarized affidavit and a new set of fingerprints for renewal remains, though the bill removes a previous distinction that limited mail-in or other non-in-person renewals to only the first renewal. This change aims to modernize the renewal process while maintaining necessary security checks.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Renewal Of Firearms Permit Online; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Remak (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB789 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Jury duty; reinstate person's name to master list once voting rights restored upon satisfaction of all sentencing requirements.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law to automatically restore voting rights and eligibility for jury service to individuals convicted of vote fraud or other disenfranchising crimes once they have completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines and serving any jail time. Previously, these individuals might have had their rights permanently suspended or faced a lengthy process for restoration. The bill clarifies that upon satisfying all sentencing requirements, their right to vote is automatically reinstated, and their names are automatically added back to the master list for jury service. This change aims to streamline the process of restoring civil rights after a conviction, provided all legal obligations related to the sentence have been met.
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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; To Amend Section 13-5-1 And 13-5-8, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Has Been Excluded From The Master List For Jury Service Because He Or She Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector But 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 Name Reinstated To The Master List Automatically Once He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Bring Forward Section 13-5-4, 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: 2 : Timaka James-Jones (D)*, Zakiya Summers (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB2103 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Charter schools; modifying definition; modifying certain restriction on private schools. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act by updating the definition of a "charter school" to mean a "publicly funded school created and operated" rather than just a "public school established," and it also clarifies that the Statewide Charter School Board, rather than the State Board of Education, will be the sponsor for virtual charter schools starting July 1, 2024. Additionally, the bill makes several technical amendments, such as updating statutory references and correcting minor wording, including changing "time lines" to "timelines" in application requirements and specifying that student discipline policies must cover students "with disabilities" instead of "special education students." It also clarifies that an "operating private school" is not eligible to contract for a charter school or virtual charter school. The bill also includes 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 charter schools; amending Sections 2, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023, and 3-134, as last amended by Section 6, Chapter 323, O.S.L. 2023, (70 O.S. Supp. 2025, Sections 3-132.2 and 3-134), which relate to the Oklahoma Charter Schools Act; modifying definition; modifying certain restriction on private schools; updating statutory language; updating statutory references; 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: 1 : David Bullard (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 #HB736 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voter registration; require registrars to submit applicant's information into federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) System.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires voter registrars in Mississippi to use the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to verify the citizenship of voter registration applicants, in addition to comparing their information with the state's driver's license database. If either system indicates an applicant may not be a citizen, the registrar must notify the applicant to provide proof of citizenship within a specified timeframe; failure to do so or to respond can lead to the applicant being marked as "PENDING" and eventually "REJECTED" from voter registration. The Secretary of State will also conduct annual comparisons between the statewide voter registration system and the SAVE database, report on the number of applicants flagged and removed, and is prohibited from removing voters solely based on a SAVE match, with specific protections against removals close to federal elections. Furthermore, personally identifiable information collected through the SAVE system will be kept confidential and exempt from public disclosure under Mississippi's Public Records Act, and the bill includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of these new provisions is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.
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Bill Summary: An 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 Two Comparisons Annually 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kimberly Remak (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1535 • Last Action 02/03/2026
BEAM Act; make certain revisions to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the BEAM Act, makes several revisions to Mississippi law concerning broadband expansion. It modifies the definition of an "eligible project" to be a project seeking to provide broadband services to residences, businesses, and/or community institutions, removing the previous requirement for it to be a "discrete and specific" project in an "unserved or underserved area" and instead aligning it with applicable federal grant program guidelines. The bill also revises requirements for applicants seeking funding under the BEAM Act, which stands for the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi, by changing the format for submitting project locations from a "shapefile" (a digital file containing location-based data) to a format required by BEAM. Additionally, it clarifies that BEAM will not award funding if the proposed project area already has broadband services deployed by a provider other than the applicant, or if construction by another provider is already underway and scheduled for completion within one year.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 77-19-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Definition Of The Term "eligible Project"; To Amend Section 77-19-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Requirements For An Applicant That Is Applying For Funding Under The Beam Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jay McKnight (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1727 • Last Action 02/03/2026
State Security Operations Center; create within ITS to serve as operational arm of statewide cybersecurity.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a State Security Operations Center (SSOC) within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) to act as the operational arm for statewide cybersecurity, working in conjunction with the existing Enterprise Security Program. The SSOC will be responsible for continuous monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and technical enforcement of cybersecurity standards across state agencies. State agencies will be required to report suspected cybersecurity incidents to both the Enterprise Security Program and the SSOC, and cooperate with the SSOC's monitoring and remediation efforts. The SSOC will also submit annual reports detailing its performance, statewide cybersecurity incidents, challenges, and resource needs. The bill clarifies that the SSOC's creation does not alter the existing authorities or responsibilities of the Enterprise Security Program or the Chief Information Security Officer.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create A State Security Operations Center (ssoc) Within The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services; To Require The Ssoc To Provide Centralized Statewide Cybersecurity Operations And To Coordinate With The Enterprise Security Program To Ensure Statewide Standards And Controls Are Technically Implemented And Enforced; To Require State Agencies To Report Suspected Cybersecurity Incidents And Cooperate With Ssoc Monitoring, Incident Response And Vulnerability Remediation Efforts; To Require Ssoc To Submit Annual Reports Summarizing Operational Performance And Activities, Statewide Cybersecurity Incidents, Operational Challenges And Resource Needs; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-201, 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: 2 : Jill Ford (R)*, Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1481 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Anesthesiologist assistants; allow licensure under physicians assistant licensure law.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows anesthesiologist assistants to be licensed under the existing physician assistant licensure law in Mississippi. Specifically, it removes the prohibition on licensing anesthesiologist assistants and permits individuals who have passed the certification examination administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) to be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant, provided they meet other requirements. Additionally, the bill removes restrictions that prevented physician assistants from administering or monitoring certain types of anesthesia used in surgical procedures.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On Licensing Anesthesiologist Assistants Under The Physician Assistant Licensure Law; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants For Licensure As A Physician Assistant Who Have Passed The Certification Examination Administered By The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) And Met Other Requirements Are Eligible For Licensure As A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The State Board Of Medical Licensure From Authorizing Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor General Inhaled Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia Or Monitored Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1143 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Electronic signatures; authorize for any warrants and domestic abuse protection orders.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Mississippi law to allow for the use of electronic signatures on warrants and domestic abuse protection orders, meaning that digital signatures will have the same legal standing as traditional handwritten ones for these legal documents. This change applies to applications, signatures, and records in electronic form, ensuring they are legally valid and enforceable, and it clarifies that if a law requires a document to be in writing or signed, an electronic version or signature will suffice. The bill also mandates that any system used for attaching digital signatures to warrants or domestic abuse protection orders must have security measures to verify the authenticity of the signature, maintain a record of when it was applied, and use encryption for secure access. Furthermore, it specifies how electronic records are considered received by the court system and clarifies that electronic signatures on affidavits submitted to a judge will satisfy the requirement of being made under oath, provided they are made under penalty of perjury and meet security standards. Importantly, this bill does not permit the use of electronic signatures for no-knock warrants, and it requires applicants for electronic warrants or protection orders to meet with a judge, which can be done remotely via video or teleconference.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-3-47, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize Electronic Signatures For Any Warrant Or Domestic Abuse Protection Orders; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1101 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Campaign finance law; revise various provisions related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill revises Mississippi's campaign finance laws by requiring candidates to establish a "candidate committee" to report their financial activities, detailing what must be included in the committee's statement of organization, and updating requirements for political committees. It mandates that starting January 1, 2027, all campaign finance reports must be filed online through the Secretary of State's system, which will also serve as a public, searchable database for election-related information. The bill prohibits anonymous contributions, requiring them to be returned to the donor or deposited into an "Elections Support Fund," and mandates that independent expenditure reports be filed within two business days of the expenditure. It significantly increases penalties for violations, shifts the authority to assess fines from the Ethics Commission to the Secretary of State, and shortens the timeframe for fines to accrue for pre-election reports, while also requiring failures to file certain reports to be reported to the Mississippi Press Association. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the powers and duties of the Secretary of State regarding campaign finance, including the creation of forms and a manual, and allows for confidential investigations. It also explicitly prohibits foreign nationals from making contributions or expenditures in connection with elections or ballot measures, with penalties for knowing violations, and prohibits the personal use of campaign contributions by political committees, requiring committees to have zero cash on hand before filing a termination report. Finally, the bill introduces corporate contribution limits, with penalties for the receiving entity, and repeals existing laws that prohibited political contributions by corporations.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Revise The Campaign Finance Laws; To Amend Section 23-15-801, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide Certain Definitions; To Revise The Definitions Of Certain Terms; To Amend Section 23-15-803, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Candidates To Create A Candidate Committee To Report Their Contributions And Expenditures; To Provide What Must Be Included In The Statement Of Organization Of A Candidate Committee; To Revise The Statement Of Organization For Political Committees; To Revise The Administrative Penalties For Candidate And Political Committees; To Amend Section 23-15-805, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Secretary Of State To Maintain A Central Site On The Internet To Make Accessible And Searchable To The Public All Public Available Election-related Reports And Information; To Provide That, Beginning On January 1, 2027, All Campaign Finance Reports Shall Be Filed On The Secretary Of State's Online Filing System; To Amend Section 23-15-807, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Campaign Finance Reports That Shall Be Filed By Candidate And Political Committees; To Provide That Candidate And Political Committees Shall Have Zero Cash On Hand Before Filing A Termination Report; To Provide That The Reports Shall Be Filed Based On The Election Cycle; To Prohibit Anonymous Contributions And Require That Any Received Shall Be Returned To The Donor Or Deposited Into The Elections Support Fund; To Provide That Certain Notifications Shall Be Made On The Secretary Of State's Online Filing System; To Amend Section 23-15-809, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Independent Expenditure Reports Must Be Filed By The Second Business Day After The Expenditure Is Made; To Amend Section 23-15-811, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Increase Certain Penalties; To Amend Section 23-15-813, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Secretary Of State, And Not The Ethics Commission, Shall Be Authorized To Assess Fines; To Decrease The Time That The Secretary Of State Has To Provide Notice Of A Failing To File; Provide Increases To Certain Fines; To Provide A Shorter Time For When Fines Begin To Accrue For Pre-election Reports; To Require The Failure To File Certain Reports To Be Reported To The Mississippi Press Association; To Provide That Fines Can Be Appealed To The Circuit Courts In Rankin And Madison Counties, As Well As Hinds County; To Amend Section 23-15-815, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Powers And Duties Of The Secretary Of State Regarding Campaign Finance Reports; To Require The Secretary Of State To Prepare Certain Forms And A Campaign Finance Manual; To Provide How Long Campaign Finance Reports Shall Be Made Available; To Require The Secretary Of State To Inspect Certain Reports And Statements Of Organization; To Require The Secretary Of State To Create Rules On A Written Complaint And Response Process; To Authorize The Secretary Of State To Confidentially Make Investigations Into Statements And Reports That Are Filed; To Provide The Same Authority To The Ethics Commission For Reports And Statements Filed By The Secretary Of State Or Any Person Running For That Office; To Amend Section 23-15-817, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Add State District Officers To The List That Is Released To The Mississippi Press Association For Failure To File A Campaign Finance Disclosure Report; To Amend Section 23-15-819, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That It Shall Be Unlawful For A Foreign National, Directly Or Through Any Other Person, To Make Any Contribution Or Any Expenditure Of Money Or Other Thing Of Value, Or To Promise Expressly Or Impliedly To Make Any Such Contribution Or Expenditure, In Connection With An Election For Any Constitutional Amendment, Local Ballot Measure, Ballot Referendum, Or Other Similar Measures; To Provide Certain Penalties For Knowingly Violating This Section; To Amend Section 23-15-821, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Personal Use Of Campaign Contributions By A Political Committee Shall Be Prohibited; To Provide That Upon Filing A Termination Report, A Zero Cash On Hand Balance Shall Be Required And No Funds Shall Be Maintained In The Campaign Account; To Provide That If A Candidate With Exempt Campaign Finance Contributions No Longer Holds Office, He Or She Shall Dispense With The Contributions And Report That To The Secretary Of State Within One Year Of Leaving Office; To Create A New Section Of Law That Requires Candidates To Disclose The Identity Of Any Person Who Receives A Long Or Other Extension Of Credit From; To Create A New Section Of Law That Requires The Candidate Or Treasurer Of Each Candidate Committee Or Political Committee To Keep A Detailed Record Of All Contributions And Expenditures; To Authorize Certain Accounts To Be Inspected By The Secretary Of State; To Require The Preservation Of Certain Reports; To Create A New Section Of Law That Provides For Corporate Contribution Limits; To Provide That The Penalty Shall Be For The Receiving Entity And Not The Corporation; To Provide That The Corporate Contribution Limits Shall Not Apply To Independent Expenditures; To Provide Certain Penalties When Unlawful Contributions Are Not Returned; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring Legal Action As Necessary For The Collection Of Levied Assessments; To Repeal Section 97-13-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Prohibits Political Contributions By Corporations; To Repeal Section 97-13-17, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Penalizes Illegal Corporate Contributions; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1159 • 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 to individuals convicted of certain crimes once they have fully completed all sentencing requirements, such as paying fines and completing probation. Previously, the right to vote was suspended upon conviction for vote fraud, crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by Attorney General opinions, and restoration often required a pardon or specific action. 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-entered into the state's voter registration system, known as the Statewide Elections Management System. The bill also includes provisions to bring forward existing laws regarding disenfranchisement for dueling and restoration of suffrage for honorable military service during specific war periods, for potential future 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 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: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Tracey Rosebud (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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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MS bill #HB1051 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Consumer Privacy Protection Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Consumer Privacy Protection Act, establishes new rights for consumers regarding their personal information and imposes obligations on businesses that collect and process this data. It applies to companies conducting business in Mississippi with revenues exceeding $25 million that either control or process personal information of at least 25,000 consumers and derive over 50% of their gross revenue from selling personal information, or control or process personal information of at least 175,000 consumers annually. The act grants consumers the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of their personal information, and to opt out of its sale or use for targeted advertising and profiling. Businesses, referred to as "controllers," must respond to these requests within 45 days, establish an appeals process, and implement reasonable data security measures. They must also provide clear privacy notices and disclose if they sell personal information or engage in targeted advertising. The Attorney General will have exclusive authority to enforce this act, with potential for civil penalties for violations. The bill also includes exemptions for certain entities and data types, such as financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government agencies, and clarifies that it does not restrict a controller's ability to comply with other laws or respond to legal or security matters. Importantly, in cases of conflict with the Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act, that act will take precedence.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Consumer Privacy Protection Act; To Define Terms; To Provide That This Act Applies To Certain Persons Conducting Business Within The State That Exceeds Twenty-five Million Dollars In Revenue; To Exempt Certain Persons And Certain Data From This Act; To Grant Consumers The Right To Request A Controller Of The Consumer's Personal Information To Grant Access To, Correct Inaccuracies In, Delete Or Opt Out Of The Processing Of Such Personal Information; To Provide That A Consumer May Invoke The Consumer Rights Granted Under This Act At Any Time By Submitting A Request To A Controller Of Personal Information; To Require A Controller To Respond To A Consumer Within At Least Forty-five Days; To Require A Controller To Establish An Appeal Process For A Consumer To Appeal The Controller's Refusal To Take Action As Requested By The Consumer; To Require A Controller To Adopt And Implement Reasonable Administrative, Technical And Physical Data Security Practices To Protect The Confidentiality, Integrity And Accessibility Of Personal Information; To Require The Controller To Provide Consumers With A Reasonably Accessible, Clear And Meaningful Privacy Notice, Which Shall Include The Methods By Which A Consumer Can Request To Exercise The Rights Granted Under This Act; To Require A Controller Who Sells A Consumer's Personal Information To Third Parties Or Engages In Targeted Advertising To Provide Clear And Conspicuous Disclosure Of Such Activity To A Consumer; To Require Processors Of Personal Information To Assist Controllers In The Duties Imposed Under This Act; To Require Controllers To Conduct And Document A Data Protection Assessment Of Certain Processing Activities Involving Personal Information; To Require A Controller In Possession Of De-identified Data To Take Reasonable Measures To Ensure The Data Cannot Be Associated With A Natural Person; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Restricts A Controller Or Processor's Ability To Comply With Other Laws, Investigations Or Law Enforcement Requests, To Defend Legal Claims, To Provide Certain Products Or Services Specifically Requested By The Consumer, To Perform Under A Valid Contract, To Respond To Security Incidents, Or To Engage In Scientific Or Statistical Research; To Provide That Nothing In This Act Restricts A Controller Or Processor's Ability To Use Data To Conduct Research, Effectuate A Product Recall, Respond To Technical Errors, Or Perform Certain Internal Operations; To Provide That The Attorney General Shall Have The Exclusive Authority To Enforce This Act; To Authorize The Attorney General To Investigate Potential Violations Of This Act And Issue Civil Investigative Demands; To Provide Certain Relief And Civil Penalties For Violations Of This Act; To Amend Section 45-38-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Requirements Of The Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act Shall Control In The Case Of A Conflict With This Act; To Bring Forward Section 11-77-5, 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 : Jill Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1547 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Nurses; require to receive training on human trafficking and certify such receipt when applying for or renewing their licenses.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (H.O.P.E.) Act, requires all nurses in Mississippi to complete a one-hour training on human trafficking, which includes a trauma-informed curriculum to help them identify, respond to, and report such crimes. Nurses will need to certify they have completed this training when applying for or renewing their licenses. The bill also mandates that nurses report suspected cases of human trafficking involving minors to the Department of Child Protection Services and suspected cases involving adults to law enforcement when a victim is in imminent danger, with consent, or as otherwise required by law, with reports due within 24 hours of reasonable suspicion. Failure to comply with these requirements will be considered a violation of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law and subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Nursing. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws to include human sex trafficking convictions as a registrable sex offense.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Healing Outreach, Prevention And Education (h.o.p.e.) Act; To Require Every Nurse Who Applies For A Nursing License Or Applies To Renew His Or Her License Must Certify To The Mississippi Board Of Nursing That He Or She Has Completed One Hour Of Human Trafficking Training That Includes A Trauma-informed Curriculum Designed To Educate Nurses On Identifying, Responding To And Reporting Human Trafficking; To Require Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving A Minor To The Department Of Child Protection Services; To Require Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving An Adult To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities When A Victim Is In Imminent Danger, After Confirming A Victim's Consent, Or Any Other Circumstance When Disclosure To Law Enforcement Authorities Is Required By Law; To Require That Reports Be Made As Soon As Practicable, But No Later Than Twenty-four Hours After Forming A Reasonable Suspicion Of Human Trafficking; To Provide That Failure To Meet The Requirements Of This Act Is A Violation Of The Mississippi Nursing Practice Law And Subject To Disciplinary Action As Determined By The Board Of Nursing; To Amend Sections 73-15-19, 73-15-21 And 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Persons Who Are Convicted Of Human Sex Trafficking Shall Be Registered As Sex Offenders; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1252 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Licensing boards; prohibit from disciplinary or threatening discipline of health care providers for exercising free speech rights.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes new protections for healthcare providers in Mississippi, ensuring that their licensing boards cannot discipline or threaten to discipline them for exercising their constitutional right to free speech, unless that speech directly leads to physical harm to a patient with whom the provider has a professional relationship, and this harm is proven beyond a reasonable doubt. The bill also mandates that licensing boards must provide healthcare providers with copies of any complaints that could lead to license revocation within seven days of receiving them. Additionally, the bill amends existing laws for various healthcare professions, including chiropractors, dentists, nurses, optometrists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, podiatrists, psychologists, veterinarians, acupuncturists, and behavior analysts, to conform to these new provisions, effectively limiting the disciplinary actions these boards can take based on a provider's speech.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Section 73-49-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Licensing Boards Or Agencies Of Health Care Practitioners From Reprimanding, Sanctioning, Revoking Or Threatening To Revoke A License, Certificate Or Registration Of A Practitioner For Exercising His Or Her Constitutional Right Of Free Speech, Unless The Board Or Agency Proves Beyond A Reasonable Doubt That The Speech Used By The Practitioner Led To The Direct Physical Harm Of A Person With Whom The Practitioner Had A Practitioner-patient Relationship; To Require The Licensing Boards Or Agencies Of Health Care Practitioners To Provide A Practitioner With Any Complaints Received For Which Revocation Actions May Be In Order Within Seven Days After Receipt Of Such Complaint; To Amend Sections 73-6-19, 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-19-23, 73-21-97, 73-23-59, 73-25-29, 73-26-5, 73-27-13, 73-31-21, 73-39-77, 73-71-33 And 73-75-19, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Provisions; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carolyn Crawford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/20/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1297 • Last Action 02/03/2026
ETV; require Legislature to reduce general fund appropriations to by 20% and eliminate funding over five years.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Mississippi Legislature progressively reduce general fund appropriations to the Authority for Educational Television (ETV) by 20% each fiscal year, starting with fiscal year 2028 and continuing through fiscal year 2032, with the goal of eliminating all general fund support by fiscal year 2033. The Authority for Educational Television is a state entity responsible for providing educational television services. While state funding will cease, the bill clarifies that Mississippi will still be responsible for any outstanding principal and interest payments on state general obligation bonds that financed projects for the authority, and it expresses the Legislature's intent for ETV to become self-sufficient through donations and other private funding sources.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 37-63-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Legislature To Reduce The Amount Of General Funds Appropriated To The Authority For Educational Television By Twenty Percent For Each Of The Next Five Fiscal Years; To Provide That From And After Fiscal Year 2032, The Legislature Shall Not Appropriate Any General Funds To The Authority; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jansen Owen (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB1657 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Abortion; prohibiting manufacture or provision of abortion-inducing drugs; authorizing certain qui tam actions. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, declared an emergency measure, prohibits the manufacture, distribution, mailing, transport, delivery, prescription, or provision of abortion-inducing drugs within Oklahoma, defining such drugs as those prescribed with the intent to terminate a pregnancy and cause the death of the unborn child, excluding those prescribed for other medical indications like chemotherapy. The act allows for enforcement solely through civil lawsuits brought by private citizens, known as "qui tam" actions, where the citizen (relator) sues on behalf of the state and can receive a portion of any awarded damages, but it explicitly exempts hospitals, state-operated facilities, internet providers, and individuals acting under federal direction, as well as women seeking or obtaining these drugs for their own abortions, and certain other specific individuals and entities. The bill also outlines conditions under which a qui tam action cannot be brought, such as against a transportation network company or courier service, and prohibits class-action lawsuits, while also imposing strict rules on the disclosure of personal information of women involved and preventing depositions of women without their consent, with a six-year statute of limitations for bringing such actions. Furthermore, it establishes specific affirmative defenses and prohibits others, such as ignorance of the law, and mandates significant financial penalties for violations, including a minimum of $100,000 per violation, with provisions for how these funds are distributed to the relator and potentially to charitable organizations, and it also includes measures to prevent other states from enforcing laws that would penalize actions taken under this Oklahoma law.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to abortion; defining terms; limiting applicability of act; providing certain construction; prohibiting manufacture or provision of abortion- inducing drugs; limiting effect of prohibition; providing for and prohibiting certain enforcement; authorizing certain qui tam actions; specifying conditions for bringing qui tam action; prohibiting certain actions and litigation; prohibiting certain disclosures and access to information; prohibiting certain deposition orders; specifying deadline for certain actions; creating and prohibiting certain affirmative defenses; specifying burden of proof; directing and prohibiting award of certain relief; prohibiting certain acts by public entities; specifying jurisdiction; specifying applicability of certain provisions; defining term; specifying applicability of certain laws; directing award of certain relief; prohibiting enforcement of certain judgments; prohibiting certain defenses; providing for codification; and declaring an emergency.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Julie Daniels (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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MS bill #HB1367 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Farm & Food Security Act of 2026; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Mississippi Farm and Food Security Act of 2026, aims to improve nutrition education in schools, support local food systems, and promote healthier lifestyles across the state. Key provisions include enhancing the Comprehensive School Health and Nutrition Education Program by integrating more detailed nutrition education and establishing a new Mississippi Farm to Food Bank Program to help food banks acquire and distribute local foods, thereby supporting Mississippi farmers and producers. The bill also creates the Mississippi Farm, Food, and Nutrition Commission to facilitate the procurement and use of locally grown products, boosting the state's economy and increasing access to fresh produce. Furthermore, it mandates that physicians seeking to renew their licenses must complete continuing medical education on nutrition and metabolic health, and it updates school nutrition standards to include limitations on sugar-sweetened beverages and restrictions on certain artificial food dyes and additives.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Be Known As The Mississippi Farm And Food Security Act Of 2026; To Amend Sections 37-13-131 Through 37-13-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Comprehensive School Health Education Program, To Enhance Nutrition Education And Program Requirements; To Create New Section 43-1-42, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Farm To Food Bank Program To Support The Procurement And Distribution Of Local Foods By Mississippi Food Banks; To Amend Section 69-1-353, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Clarify Terms And Definitions; To Create New Section 69-1-355, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Establish The Mississippi Farm, Food, And Nutrition Commission To Better Facilitate The Procurement, Purchase And Use Of Locally Grown And Locally Raised Agricultural Products Throughout The State, To Support The State Economy By Broadening Market Opportunities For Local Farmers And Producers, And To Increase Availability Of Locally Grown Or Raised Fresh Fruits And Vegetables And Agricultural Products; 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; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*, Jeffrey Hulum (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1438 • Last Action 02/03/2026
DHS and Medicaid; Governor shall select private auditor to determine their compliance with certain laws.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Governor of Mississippi select a private auditing firm, referred to as a "private auditor," to examine the Department of Human Services and the Division of Medicaid. This audit, which must be completed by June 1, 2026, will assess how well these agencies are following federal and state laws related to determining who is eligible for welfare benefits and preventing fraud. The audit will specifically look into areas like the submission of documents to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for integrating eligibility systems, seeking guidance from CMS and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) on eligibility verification, using computerized systems to verify income, assets, and identity to prevent duplicate assistance and fraud, referring suspected fraud cases to appropriate agencies, obtaining federal waivers for work requirements or asset limits, sharing eligibility information with other agencies, the procedures used to verify eligibility factors, the amount and number of benefits used out-of-state, and general compliance with laws like the Medicaid and Human Services Transparency and Fraud Protection Act and the Mississippi Internal Audit Act. The private auditor will have the power to request documents, interview people, and ask written questions, with agencies required to respond within 60 days. Within 180 days of appointment, the auditor will provide a preliminary report on any apparent noncompliance, and agencies will have a chance to respond. Finally, by January 1, 2027, and annually thereafter, the private auditor will submit a report detailing their findings to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, and these reports will be considered public records.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Direct The Governor To Select A Private Auditor To Perform An Audit Of The Department Of Human Services And The Division Of Medicaid To Determine The Agencies' Compliance With Federal And State Law Regarding Welfare Eligibility And Fraud Prevention; To Require The Private Auditor To Provide A Report To The Governor, Lieutenant Governor, And Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Detailing The Findings Of The Audit Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Dan Eubanks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB1504 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Oklahoma Health Care Authority; modifying appointing authority of the Administrator of the Authority. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies how the Administrator of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) is appointed and managed. Previously, the Administrator was appointed by the Governor with Senate approval, but this bill transfers that appointment power to the OHCA Board, which is composed of members appointed by the Governor, Speaker of the House, and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. The Board will now also determine the Administrator's compensation and can remove them without cause. Additionally, the bill requires the OHCA to submit its annual administrative policies and business plan electronically to state leadership by January 1st each year, and it clarifies that the Board has the power to establish the Authority's policies and appoint its Administrator.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 5007 and 5008, which relate to governance of the Authority; providing certain power and duty to the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board; requiring electronic submission of certain report; modifying appointing authority of the Administrator; conforming language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/12/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carri Hicks (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services
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OK bill #SB1478 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Cities and towns; creating the Oklahoma Land Bank Act. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Oklahoma Land Bank Act," establishes a framework for municipalities in Oklahoma to create land banks, which are entities designed to acquire, hold, and transfer vacant or underutilized real property for redevelopment. These land banks will be governed by a board of directors and can hire employees and consultants. The act outlines procedures for the creation of land banks, including the possibility of intergovernmental cooperation between multiple municipalities or with school districts. Land bank property is exempt from taxation, and the act details how land banks can acquire property through various means, including foreclosure sales, and how they can dispose of it, with provisions for prioritizing certain uses like public spaces and affordable housing. The bill also addresses the financing of land bank operations through grants, loans, and the issuance of bonds, and requires compliance with open meeting and open records laws. Importantly, it allows for the sale of tax-delinquent properties to land banks for less than market value under specific conditions, particularly when the property is unimproved and has a significant history of tax delinquency, and provides a process for land banks to quiet title to properties they acquire. The act also includes provisions for the creation of land banks in response to natural disasters and clarifies conflict of interest rules for board members and employees.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to cities and towns; creating the Oklahoma Land Bank Act; providing short title; defining terms; permitting municipalities to create a land bank program; providing terms for the creation of a board; permitting terms for hiring employees; providing powers to facilitate land banks; providing certain exemptions against taxation of land bank property; providing certain terms of acquisition of property; clarifying terms of disposition of property; providing qualification of the financing of land bank operations; providing terms for the borrowing and issuance of bonds; requiring compliance with the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act and the Oklahoma Open Records Act; clarifying conflict of interest terms; providing procedure for the creation of land banks due to natural disasters; providing intent; providing terms for enforcement of delinquent property tax; permitting taxing units to sell property for less than market value; requiring the sale of property be in accordance with certain procedures; clarifying the deed of conveyance; clarifying bulk tax foreclosure terms; providing terms for quiet title proceedings; providing for codification; 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: 1 : Julia Kirt (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Local and County Government
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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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MS bill #HB1666 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Act; revise.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Act, aims to enhance transparency and fairness in the prescription drug pricing and reimbursement system in Mississippi. It introduces new definitions for terms like "clean claim," "network pharmacy," and "spread pricing," which is defined as charging more than the ingredient cost plus dispensing fee. The act requires Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to provide pharmacies with reasonable administrative appeal procedures to challenge reimbursement rates for specific drugs, and if an appeal is upheld, the PBM must adjust the payment accordingly. It also mandates that Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAO) be licensed by the State Board of Pharmacy and provide copies of contracts to pharmacies. A key provision prohibits PBMs, PSAOs, carriers, or health plans from engaging in spread pricing and prevents PBMs from reimbursing pharmacies less than they reimburse their own affiliated pharmacies for the same drug, while allowing for bona fide volume-based discounts. The bill also establishes protections against retaliation by PBMs or PSAOs against pharmacists or pharmacies for exercising their rights under the act. Furthermore, it requires drug manufacturers and PBMs/PSAOs to report drug pricing information to the Board of Pharmacy, and the Board will create a website to publish this information. To support independent pharmacies, the bill creates the Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program. Finally, it clarifies that the act does not impose fiduciary duties inconsistent with federal law, prohibit cost-management strategies by PBMs, or require health plans to include all willing pharmacies in their networks.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-21-151, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Reference New Sections In 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 Existing Terms Under The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; To Amend Section 73-21-155, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete Definitions For "clean Claim" And "network Pharmacy", Which Are Included In The Definitions Section; To Amend Section 73-21-156, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Provide Reasonable Administrative Appeal Procedures To Allow Pharmacies To Challenge A Reimbursement For A Specific Drug Or Drugs As Being Below The Reimbursement Rate Required By The Preceding Provision; To Provide That If The Appeal Is Upheld, The Pharmacy Benefit Manager Shall Make The Change In The Payment To The Required Reimbursement Rate For That Pharmacy; To Amend Section 73-21-157, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require A Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (psao) To Be Licensed By The State Board Of Pharmacy; To Require A Psao To Provide To A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist A Copy Of Any Contract Entered Into On Behalf Of The Pharmacy Or Pharmacist By The Psao; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefit Manager, Psao, Carrier Or Health Plan From Spread Pricing; To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Reimbursing A Pharmacy Or Pharmacist In The State An Amount Less Than The Amount Reimbursed To A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliate For The Same Drug; To Provide That Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Health Plans Are Not Prohibited From Applying Bona Fide Volume-based Discounts, Rebates Or Other Price Concessions To In-network Pharmacies On Terms Equal To Similarly Situated In-network Pharmacies, Including Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliate Pharmacies; To Create New Section 73-21-162, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers, Pharmacy Benefit Manager Affiliates And Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (psaos) From Penalizing Or Retaliating Against A Pharmacist, Pharmacy Or Pharmacy Employee For Exercising Any Rights Under This Act, Initiating Any Judicial Or Regulatory Actions, Or Appearing Before Any Governmental Agency, Legislative Member Or Body Or Any Judicial Authority; To Amend Section 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The Board Of Pharmacy, For The Purposes Of Conducting Investigations, To Conduct Examinations Of A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Psao And To Issue Subpoenas To Obtain Documents Or Records That It Deems Relevant To The Investigation; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Each Drug Manufacturer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes The Current Wholesale Acquisition Cost; To Require Such Entities To Provide The Board Of Pharmacy With Various Drug Pricing Information Within A Certain Time; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To File A Report With The Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Each Health Insurer To Submit A Report To The Board Of Pharmacy That Includes Certain Drug Prescription Information; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board Of Pharmacy To Develop A Website To Publish Information Related To The 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 Board Of Pharmacy; To Create The Mississippi Independent Pharmacist Reimbursement Assistance Grant Program To Provide Financial Assistance To Eligible Independent Community Pharmacies In The State; To Require The State Board Of Pharmacy To Administer The Program; To Establish Grant Eligibility Criteria; To Provide That Funding For The Program Shall Be Through Legislative Appropriations, Grants And Donations; To Require Annual Reports On The Program; To Provide That The Act May Not Be Construed To Impose A Fiduciary Duty On A Pharmacy Benefit Manager Or Health Insurer Which Is Inconsistent With Federal Law, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Designing Formularies, Benefit Tiers And Networks To Manage Cost, To Limit Pharmacy Benefit Managers' Ability To Negotiate Volume-based Discounts Or Rebates, Or To Require Health Benefit Plans To Include All Willing Pharmacies In Its Preferred Network; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB825 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Death penalty; revise how the options are chosen and require cost efficient consideration.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi law regarding the death penalty by changing who decides the method of execution and requiring cost efficiency to be a factor in that decision. Previously, the Commissioner of the Mississippi Department of Corrections had sole discretion, but now the decision will be made by a majority vote of the Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner for Finance and Administration, the Deputy Commissioner for Institutions of the Mississippi Department of Corrections, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety, and the district attorney of the county where the conviction occurred. The bill also explicitly states that the cost of each execution option will be considered, and the most cost-efficient option will be a deciding factor. The existing methods of execution, including lethal injection, nitrogen hypoxia, electrocution, and firing squad, remain available. The bill also makes conforming changes to related sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 concerning the State Executioner and the timing of executions.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 99-19-51, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Officials Charged With Deciding The Options For The Death Penalty; To Amend Section 99-19-53, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 99-19-55, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provides For The Time For Imposing The Death Penalty; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Justin Keen (R)*, W.I. Harris (R)*, Bill Kinkade (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1600 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Administrative forfeiture for seized property; bring forward section related to unlawful controlled substances.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reenacts and amends Section 41-29-176 of the Mississippi Code of 1972, which had been repealed, to establish administrative forfeiture procedures for certain seized property valued at less than $20,000 under the Uniform Controlled Substances Law, allowing law enforcement agencies to forfeit such property without a full court proceeding if no one contests the forfeiture, while also updating language in Section 41-29-160 and bringing forward other related sections concerning forfeiture of drug paraphernalia and property related to controlled substance crimes for amendment, with the overall aim of streamlining administrative forfeiture processes for lower-value seized items.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Reenact And Amend Section 41-29-176, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Was Repealed By Operation Of Law On July 1, 2018; To Provide Administrative Forfeiture Procedures For Certain Seized Property Under The Uniform Controlled Substances Law That Has A Value Of Less Than Twenty Thousand Dollars; To Amend Section 41-29-160, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Update Language In The Section; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-154, 41-29-155, 41-29-157, 41-29-159, 41-29-161, 41-29-163, 41-29-165, 41-29-167, 41-29-168, 41-29-169, 41-29-171, 41-29-173, 41-29-175, 41-29-176.1, 41-29-177, 41-29-179, 41-29-181, 41-29-183, 41-29-185, 41-29-187 And 41-29-189, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Forfeiture Of Drug Paraphernalia And Personal Property As Result Of Crimes Related To Controlled Substances, 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 : Kevin Horan (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB833 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Interstate Massage Compact; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill enacts the Interstate Massage Compact, allowing Mississippi to join other states in a unified system for licensing massage therapists, aiming to improve public access to and safety of massage therapy services while reducing regulatory burdens. The Compact establishes a Multistate License, allowing licensed massage therapists to practice in any member state with their home state license, provided they meet specific educational and background check requirements. It also creates an Interstate Massage Compact Commission to oversee the Compact's implementation and administration, and it amends existing Mississippi laws to align with the Compact's provisions, including updating definitions to include "authorization to practice" and "licensee" to encompass those practicing under the Compact, and adjusting educational hour requirements for certain subject areas.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact Into Law The Interstate Massage Compact And Provide That The State Of Mississippi Enters The Compact With Other States That Join In The Compact; To Amend Sections 73-67-7, 73-67-15, 73-67-17, 73-67-19, 73-67-21, 73-67-27, 73-67-29 And 73-67-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Amend Section 73-67-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Correct The Hours Needed For In Certain Subject Areas Of The Educational Requirements For Massage Therapy Licensure; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1482 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Public Records Act; exempt certain documents in which an agency deliberates new policy from.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983 to exempt certain documents from public disclosure, specifically those containing preliminary drafts, notes, recommendations, and internal or interagency communications where opinions are expressed or policies are formulated during the pre-decisional and deliberative process of creating new policies. This exemption applies only if the information is considered "pre-decisional and deliberative," meaning it's part of the internal discussions before a final decision is made, and any purely factual material within these documents is only protected if it's inseparable from the deliberative content, would reveal the nature of those deliberations, or would otherwise intrude upon the agency's decision-making process. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing law regarding public access to records, ensuring this new exemption is recognized.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create New Section 25-61-11.3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Exempt From The Mississippi Public Records Act Of 1983 Certain Documents In Which Opinions Are Expressed Or Policies Formulated In An Agency's Deliberative Process To Formulate New Policy; To Amend Section 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Clay Mansell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• 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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IL bill #HB4624 • Last Action 02/03/2026
BODY CAMERA FOOTAGE-DISCLOSURE
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act to establish new rules for disclosing body camera footage under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which is a law that grants the public the right to request access to government records. Under these changes, requesters must certify their identity, contact information, and that the footage will not be used for commercial exploitation, mass distribution, artificial intelligence training, or to harass or identify individuals, among other prohibited purposes. The bill also exempts footage from disclosure if it reveals sensitive information like an officer's home address or family members, depicts victims of domestic violence or sexual assault, shows minors, individuals in mental health or medical crises, or individuals inside private homes. Furthermore, footage is exempt if it involves an active investigation, relates to pending criminal charges, could prejudice a jury, or compromise a prosecution. Law enforcement agencies must provide footage that is not exempt, and they are protected from civil liability if they deny or limit access based on a reasonable interpretation of the law. These new provisions will be repealed five years after the bill's effective date.
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Bill Summary: Amends the Law Enforcement Officer-Worn Body Camera Act. Makes changes concerning the circumstances under which officer-worn body camera footage may be disclosed under the Freedom of Information Act. Requires a requester of officer-worn body camera footage under the Freedom of Information Act to certify specified information with the request. Exempts officer-worn body camera footage from disclosure if it reveals certain information, depicts certain information, involves an active investigation, relates to pending criminal charges, would prejudice a jury or compromise prosecution, will be used for a listed forbidden purpose, or is otherwise exempt. Requires a law enforcement agency to make available for inspection and copying officer-worn body camera footage that is not exempt from disclosure. Allows a law enforcement agency to deny a request that violates certain provisions or standards established under certain provisions. Provides that a public body, law enforcement agency, or employee acting in good faith reliance is not subject to civil liability solely for denying or limiting access to a body-worn camera recording, as long as the denial or limitation is based on a reasonable interpretation of applicable law. Repeals the provisions added to the Officer-Worn Body Camera Act by the amendatory Act 5 years after the amendatory Act's effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Jed Davis (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 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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OK bill #SB2047 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Education; modifying terms of Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability members; directing certain report to include certain data. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies the structure and reporting requirements of the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability (CEQA), an entity responsible for overseeing educational quality and accountability in Oklahoma. Key changes include staggering the terms of CEQA members to ensure continuity, requiring the CEQA to electronically submit its reports every three years instead of annually, and shifting the responsibility for conducting the educator supply-and-demand study from the State Board of Education to the CEQA. Additionally, the bill mandates that the CEQA's Oklahoma Educational Indicators Program, which assesses public school performance, include data on workforce outcomes for high school graduates, such as postsecondary enrollment, credential attainment, employment, and earnings. To facilitate this, various state agencies and contractors will be required to provide necessary data to the CEQA within a specific timeframe, and the State Board of Education must ensure contracts with assessment vendors include provisions for direct data transmission to the CEQA. The CEQA is also authorized to contract with a third party for data processing and reporting and to accept grant funds for its duties.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-116.2, which relates to the Commission for Educational Quality and Accountability; directing the terms of certain members to be staggered upon certain date; directing terms of members to be in accordance with certain designations; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 3-116.5, which relates to Commission reporting requirements; directing certain report to be electronically submitted with certain frequency; allowing the Commission to use certain funds to perform its duties; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 6- 211, which relates to the educator supply-and-demand study; directing the Commission, rather than the State Board of Education, to conduct the study in certain cooperation; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 1210.531, which relates to the Oklahoma Educational Indicators Program; directing the Commission to include certain data in certain program; directing the Commission to be provided certain data within certain time period; directing the State Board of Education to ensure certain contracts include certain requirement; allowing the Commission to contract with an independent third party to receive, process, and report certain data; updating statutory references; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/16/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Adam Pugh (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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OK bill #SB1712 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Peace officers; authorizing alternative path to certain certification. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing Oklahoma law concerning the Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training (CLEET) to create an alternative path for certain individuals to become certified as full-time peace or police officers. Specifically, it allows a reserve peace officer who has completed the required 240-hour reserve program and is hired as a full-time officer within two years of their reserve certification to become a full-time certified officer by completing only the full law enforcement driver training program, rather than the full 600-hour basic police academy. This change aims to streamline the process for experienced reserve officers transitioning to full-time roles. The bill also includes an effective date of November 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to peace officers; 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 Council on Law Enforcement Education and Training; authorizing alternative path to certain certification; updating statutory language; and providing an effective date.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Warren Hamilton (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Public Safety
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MS bill #HB1055 • Last Action 02/03/2026
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 give call location information for a user's telecommunications device to law enforcement agencies or public safety answering points (PSAPs), which are facilities that handle emergency calls, when requested for the purpose of responding to an emergency or in a situation where there's a risk of death or serious physical harm. Wireless providers can also voluntarily establish their own procedures for sharing this location data. The bill protects wireless providers and others from lawsuits if they provide this information in good faith under the act. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety will collect and share contact information for all wireless providers authorized to do business in the state with PSAPs to make it easier for them to request this emergency location data. The bill also brings forward an existing law concerning the confidentiality of emergency call information to allow for potential amendments.
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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: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jill Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB892 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voter registration; require registrars to submit applicant's information into federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) System.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that voter registrars in Mississippi must submit applicant information into the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, which is managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, to verify citizenship. Registrars will also be required to report annually to the Secretary of State on the number of applicants flagged by SAVE and those removed after verification. The Secretary of State will conduct two annual comparisons between the state's voter registration system and the SAVE database, reporting any potential mismatches to registrars for further inquiry and verification, with specific timelines and procedures for handling potential ineligibility and ensuring that removals do not occur too close to federal elections. Furthermore, the bill exempts personally identifiable information collected through the SAVE system from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983, and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of these new provisions is found invalid, the rest will remain in effect.
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Bill Summary: An 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 Two Comparisons Annually 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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Lee Yancey (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1113 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Medical providers and medical malpractice insurers; prohibit consent to arbitration as a condition for care or insurance.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill prohibits medical providers, defined as physicians, dentists, chiropractors, optometrists, podiatrists, and nurse practitioners, from requiring patients to agree to arbitration as a condition of receiving medical care, and also prevents medical malpractice insurers from requiring healthcare providers to use arbitration agreements as a condition of obtaining insurance. Violating these provisions can lead to penalties such as license suspension or revocation for medical providers, and can be considered an unfair or deceptive practice for insurers, with the Commissioner of Insurance empowered to create regulations to enforce these rules. The bill also amends existing Mississippi laws to align with these new prohibitions, ensuring that arbitration agreements cannot be mandated for medical care or malpractice insurance.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Provide That No Medical Provider Or Medical Malpractice Insurer Shall Require Consent To Arbitration As A Condition Of Providing Medical Care Or Medical Malpractice Insurance; To Define "medical Provider"; To Provide Penalties For Noncompliance; To Amend Sections 11-15-1, 83-5-35, 73-25-29, 73-9-61, 73-6-19, 73-19-23, 73-27-13 And 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Mark Tullos (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2127 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Public Records Act; prohibit confidentiality of settlement agreement.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Mississippi Public Records Act to prohibit confidentiality in settlement agreements involving public bodies, meaning that the terms of any settlement reached between a government entity (a "public body," which includes state departments, agencies, and political subdivisions) and any other party cannot be kept secret. Furthermore, courts will be prevented from issuing orders that would make these settlement terms confidential or seal any related court records or documents. The bill also brings forward an existing section of the Mississippi Code that defines "public body" and "public records" for clarity, ensuring these definitions remain in place as the new provision is added.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create A New Section Within Title 25, Chapter 61, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That The Terms Of Any Settlement Of Any Civil Proceeding Between A Public Body And Any Other Party May Not Be Made Confidential By The Parties To The Settlement; To Bring Forward Section 25-61-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/13/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Hill (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1122 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Department of Inforamtion Technology; bring forward code sections related to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled "Mississippi Department of Information Technology; bring forward code sections related to," proposes to update and consolidate various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972, primarily focusing on the powers and responsibilities of the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS). The bill "brings forward" numerous existing code sections, meaning it essentially re-enacts them, often with minor, non-substantive changes, to ensure they remain current and relevant. It also amends specific sections (25-53-259 and 25-58-21) for minor adjustments. The overarching goal is to ensure that state agencies effectively utilize information technology and telecommunications, promoting efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and security across government operations. This includes provisions related to data management, cybersecurity, cloud computing initiatives, statewide data exchange, and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, reflecting a commitment to modernizing state government through technology.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 1-1-59, 7-1-403, 7-7-3, 19-5-307, 23-15-165, 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, 25-53-101, 25-53-105, 25-53-107, 25-53-109, 25-53-111, 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, 25-53-263, 25-53-281, 25-53-301, 27-7-83, 27-65-81, 27-104-165, 27-115-49, 31-7-10, 31-7-13, 37-101-413, 37-154-1, 41-143-1, 43-1-28, 45-27-7, 49-37-7, 57-13-23, 63-9-31, 63-21-18, 73-34-8, 75-12-33 And 89-5-109, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Sections 25-53-259 And 25-58-21, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make Minor, Nonsubstantive Changes; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB1792 • Last Action 02/03/2026
School district boards of education; allowing certain instruction; requiring the maintenance of certain records by schools districts. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies requirements for school district board of education members regarding training and record-keeping. It changes the mandatory instruction for new board members from a written pledge to complete a minimum of twelve hours of training within fifteen months to an optional completion of three hours of training within six months, focusing on school finance, the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, school law, and ethics, with the school district now responsible for covering the costs of this training upon completion. The bill also shifts the responsibility for maintaining attendance records from the State Board of Education to individual school districts, requiring these records to be posted on the district's website, and repeals existing provisions related to continuing education requirements for board members, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to school district boards of education; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110, which relates to instruction for board of education members; removing outdated language; removing language requiring certain member to agree in writing to education requirements; allowing rather than requiring certain instruction; changing time period in which member may complete certain training; reducing number of hours of instruction; removing requirement for training in certain topics; removing ability for certain type of organization to offer certain training; removing education requirements for certain incumbent board members; directing board members to represent certain interests; removing language regarding penalties for failing to complete certain instruction; allowing a board member’s district to be charged for certain attendance upon completion; updating statutory references; amending 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.2, which relates to attendance records of school board members; directing school districts to maintain records rather than the State Board of Education; requiring records to be posted on certain website; removing language regarding certain notification; repealing 70 O.S. 2021, Section 5-110.1, which relates to continuing education requirements for board members; 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 : Shane Jett (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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MS bill #HB1672 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act; revise.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act and the Pharmacy Fair Competition Act, significantly revises regulations for Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs) in Mississippi. Key provisions include requiring PBMs to provide pharmacists with reasons for denying a claim within seven days of receiving an electronic claim, prohibiting PBMs from using Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC) lists to set reimbursement rates and instead mandating reimbursement at no less than the greater of what the PBM pays its affiliates or what the Mississippi Division of Medicaid pays, and requiring PBMs and PSAOs to be licensed annually by the State Board of Pharmacy, submitting financial documents for review. The bill also introduces new definitions for terms like "clean claim," "network pharmacy," and "spread pricing," and explicitly prohibits PBMs from engaging in spread pricing, which is defined as charging more than the ingredient cost plus dispensing fee. Furthermore, it establishes a process for pharmacies to appeal reimbursements, prohibits PBMs from retaliating against pharmacists or pharmacies for exercising their rights, and requires PBMs to disclose certain financial information and rebate data to the Board of Pharmacy and plan sponsors. The bill also creates the Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee to develop a list of specialty drugs and prohibits PBMs from holding pharmacy permits for retail drug sales, with provisions for limited use permits for rare drugs. Finally, it amends laws related to the State and School Employees Life and Health Insurance Plan to include the Executive Director of the State Board of Pharmacy on the evaluation committee for pharmacy benefit management contracts and to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers for the state health plan comply with these new regulations.
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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 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 From Using 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 State Board Of Pharmacy; To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers And Psaos To Renew Licenses Annually; To Revise The Financial Documents That Must Be Submitted To The Board With An Application For A License Or License Renewal; To Create New Section 73-21-158, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit The Use Of Spread Pricing By Pharmacy Benefit Managers; To Bring Forward Section 73-21-159, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To Financial Examinations Of Pharmacy Benefit Managers, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; 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 Board; To Create New Section 73-21-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Pharmacy Benefit Managers To Submit Certain Annual Reports To The Board; To Create New Section 73-21-167, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create The Mississippi Specialty Drug Committee; To Create New Section 73-21-211, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Designate Certain Newly Created Statutes As The Pharmacy Fair Competition Act; To Create New Section 73-21-213, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Declare Certain Legislative Findings Relating To The Distribution And Retail Sale Of Pharmaceutical Drugs And The Public Necessity To Regulate And License Certain Pharmaceutical Industries; To Create New Section 73-15-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers From Holding A Pharmacy Permit For The Retail Sale Of Drugs; To Authorize The Board To Issue Limited Use Permits For The Sale Of Rare Drugs Under Certain Circumstances; To Create New Section 73-21-217, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Board To Assess Each Active Retail Pharmacy Permit To Determine If The Permit Holder Is In Violation Of Section 73-21-215, Mississippi Code Of 1972; To Amend Section 25-15-301, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State And School Employees Life And Health Insurance Plan To Contract For The Management Of Pharmacy Benefits; To Require The Executive Director Of The State Board Of Pharmacy 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 Add The Executive Director Of The State Board Of Pharmacy To The Membership Of The State And School Employees Health Insurance Management Board; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Donnie Scoggin (R)*, Fabian Nelson (D)*, Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1262 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Bingo halls; revise distribution of proceeds.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Mississippi Code Section 97-33-52 to revise how the proceeds from bingo games are distributed, specifically impacting charitable organizations licensed to conduct these games. Previously, all net proceeds had to be spent on the organization's stated charitable purposes, but this bill changes that requirement by stating that no more than sixty-five percent (65%) of net proceeds are required to be spent on those purposes, while allowing at least thirty-five percent (35%) of net proceeds to be spent on the organization's administrative costs. The bill also clarifies that any distribution of net proceeds to a charity outside of Mississippi requires approval from the Mississippi Gaming Commission, which is the state agency overseeing these regulations. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 97-33-52, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise How The Proceeds From Bingo Games May Be Distributed; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/21/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shane Aguirre (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1627 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Voting rights; person may have restored in certain circumstances.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill modifies Mississippi law regarding voting rights for individuals convicted of certain crimes, aiming to automatically restore voting rights once all sentencing requirements are met, with specific exceptions. It clarifies that individuals convicted of crimes like bribery, theft, perjury, forgery, bigamy, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising by the Attorney General, will have their voting rights revoked upon conviction but will automatically regain them after completing their sentence, unless the conviction is for more serious offenses such as arson, armed robbery, carjacking, embezzlement (of $5,000 or more), murder, rape, sexual battery, human trafficking, child exploitation, commercial sexual activity, or statutory rape. The bill also updates various sections of the Mississippi Code to align with these changes, ensuring that the Statewide Elections Management System (SEMS), a centralized database of registered voters, reflects these restored voting rights and that election officials are informed of these changes. Additionally, it brings forward existing laws related to disqualification from holding office due to dueling and restoration of suffrage for military service during specific World Wars for possible amendment, and sets 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 Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Sexual Battery, Human Trafficking, Child Exploitation, Commercial Sexual Activity, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After 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: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Price Wallace (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB915 • Last Action 02/03/2026
The Second Amendment Preservation Act; create to provide that the Legislature preempts local firearms ordinances.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Second Amendment Preservation Act," establishes that the Mississippi Legislature has exclusive authority over laws concerning firearms, their components, ammunition, and related supplies, overriding any ordinances or regulations made by local governments or municipalities. While generally preventing local governments from enacting their own firearm laws, it allows for ordinances that precisely match existing state laws regarding concealed weapons and deadly weapons, or those that regulate the open carrying of firearms or their discharge within a jurisdiction. The bill also clarifies that the lawful design, marketing, manufacture, distribution, or sale of firearms and ammunition is not considered a nuisance, and local governments cannot sue manufacturers or dealers for damages related to these activities, though individual citizens can still sue for injuries caused by defective products. Furthermore, the bill explicitly rejects any federal laws that would confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens, declaring them invalid within Mississippi and making it a misdemeanor for federal officials to enforce such laws, while granting citizens a right to sue those who attempt to enforce them.
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Bill Summary: An Act Entitled The "second Amendment Preservation Act"; To Provide That The Mississippi Legislature Preempts The Law Of Firearms, Components, Ammunition And Firearm Supplies To The Complete Exclusion Of Any Order, Ordinance Or Regulation By Any Political Subdivision Or Municipality Of This State; To Bring Forward Sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53 And 45-9-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Concealed Weapons And To Bring Forward Sections 97-37-7 And 97-37-9, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide Conditions On Carrying Deadly Weapons And Penalties; To Provide That The Comprehensive Firearms Code Of The State Of Mississippi Is Interposed In Place Of Any Federal Law Confiscating Firearms Of Law-abiding Citizens; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Troy Smith (R)*, Andy Boyd (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1549 • Last Action 02/03/2026
"Alyssa's Law"; enact to authorize the implementation and installation of silent panic alarm systems in public and charter schools.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as "Alyssa's Law," mandates that all public and charter schools in Mississippi implement silent panic alarm systems by the 2025-2026 school year to enhance student and staff safety. A "silent panic alarm system" is defined as a technology that discreetly alerts local law enforcement during emergencies, capable of direct notification and integration with E-911 services. Schools must provide wearable panic alert devices to all personnel for immediate contact with emergency responders and campus-wide lockdown capabilities. The law also requires schools to establish agreements with local law enforcement for coordinated response, provide annual training on system use, and ensure law enforcement has access to security data, which will be kept confidential except under specific circumstances, exempting it from public records requests. Furthermore, schools must submit annual reports on compliance and system usage to the State Department of Education, which will administer a grant program to help schools fund these systems and related training, with the Legislature annually appropriating funds for this program. The State Board of Education will establish rules and regulations for implementation, including technical standards for the alarm systems and minimum training requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create "alyssa's Law," To Require School Districts To Implement Silent Panic Alarm Systems For The Purpose Of Ensuring The Safety Of Students And Staff In Public Schools And Charter Schools; To Define Terminology; To Require Each Local School District And Charter School To Implement And Install A Silent Panic Alarm System In All Eligible Schools Under Their Respective Jurisdiction Beginning With The 2025-2026 School Year; To Specify The Minimum Capability And Functionality Requirements Of The Silent Panic Alarm Systems; To Require Public Schools And Charter Schools To Provide Each Member Of Its Personnel With A Wearable Panic Alert Device Throughout Each School Facility, Which Allows For Immediate Contact With Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide Guidelines For Coordination Between School Districts And Local Law Enforcement Agencies; To Provide Regular Training To School Personnel And Law Enforcement On The Protocol And Appropriate Use Of The Panic Alarm System Before The Start Of Each School Year; To Ensure Access To Security Data To Local Law Enforcement And Emergency Response Agencies; To Provide For The Protection Of Such Data And Exempt The Disclosure Thereof From The Public Records Act, Except In Certain Instances; To Require Each School District And Charter School To Submit An Annual Report To The State Department Of Education Detailing Compliance With This Act And Any Incidents Requiring The Use Of The Panic Alarm System; To Require The State Board Of Education To Adopt Rules And Regulations For The Implementation Of This Act To Establish A Grant Program Administered By The State Department Of Education To Assist School Districts In Compliance; To Prescribe Criteria For Eligibility Of Receipt Of Grant Funds And The Purposes For Which Such Funds May Be Used; To Require The Legislature To Annually Appropriate Funds For The Administration Of This Grant Program By The Department, Which Shall Allocate Funds To School Districts; To Provide For The Severability Of The Provision Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Jansen Owen (R)*, Celeste Hurst (R)*, Dana McLean (R)*, Grace Butler-Washington (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB931 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Office of Workforce Development; extend exemption from 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 agency purchasing and leasing, specifically concerning rental agreements and leases for office space. The exemption, originally set to expire on December 31, 2026, is now extended until December 31, 2029. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to another section of Mississippi law (Section 27-104-7) to reflect this extension and also extends other unrelated exemptions within that same section that are also set to expire in 2026.
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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 Which Relate To Rental Agreements And The Leasing Of Real Property For Purposes Of Conducting Agency Business; 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 Which Are Not Related To The Office Of Workforce Development But Which Are Also Set To Expire In 2026; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In 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 #SB2074 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Sexual battery; create crime of for certain minors.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill creates a new crime of sexual battery for individuals aged 24 or older who engage in sexual penetration with a minor who is at least 16 but under 18 years of age, and it revises the penalties for sexual battery to align with this new provision, also making conforming changes to other related sections of Mississippi law concerning protection orders and arrest procedures.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 97-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Is Guilty Of Sexual Battery If He Or She Engages In Sexual Penetration With A Child At Least 16 But Under Eighteen 18 Years Of Age, If The Person Is 24 Years Of Age Or Older; To Amend Section 97-3-101, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Criminal Penalties For Sexual Battery To Conform; To Amend Sections 93-21-25 And 99-3-7, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Chris Johnson (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB932 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004; extend repealer on.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill reenacts and extends the "Mississippi Comprehensive Workforce Training and Education Consolidation Act of 2004," which established a unified system for workforce development in Mississippi. The Act consolidates various workforce development entities, including the Mississippi Workforce Development Advisory Council and the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Act Board, to improve efficiency and accessibility of services for workers and employers. Key provisions include the creation of the Mississippi Office of Workforce Development and the Mississippi State Workforce Investment Board, which is composed of representatives from business, labor, government, and education, and is responsible for developing a statewide strategic plan for workforce development. The bill also outlines the duties of local workforce investment boards and workforce development centers affiliated with community colleges, which provide assessment, training, and placement services. Importantly, this bill amends Section 37-153-17 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to extend the repealer date for these workforce development provisions from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2029, ensuring the continuation of these programs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Reenact Sections 37-153-1 Through 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; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Fred Shanks (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2034 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Restoration of the Right to Vote Act; enact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Restoration of the Right to Vote Act, proposes to automatically restore the right to vote for individuals convicted of vote fraud, certain crimes listed in the Mississippi Constitution, or other crimes deemed disenfranchising, once they have completed all sentencing requirements for their conviction. It amends existing Mississippi laws to reflect this change, ensuring that individuals who are otherwise qualified to vote will have their voting rights suspended upon conviction but reinstated automatically upon fulfilling their sentence, and that their names will be re-added to voter rolls. The bill also specifies that this restoration applies to those who are otherwise qualified electors and clarifies the process for updating voter registration systems.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Enact The Restoration Of The Right To Vote Act; To Provide That A Person Who 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 Or Judicial Opinions Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector, 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 23-15-11, 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/08/2026
• Added: 01/09/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Joseph Thomas (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/08/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1000 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act; establish.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Mississippi Paid Family and Medical Leave Act, creating a program administered by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security to provide paid leave for eligible individuals. This paid leave can be used for reasons such as caring for a new child, a family member with a serious health condition, or for one's own serious health condition, and is capped at twelve weeks per year. The program will be funded through insurance premiums determined by the State Treasurer, with employees contributing to these premiums starting in January 2028. The act ensures employment protection for those taking leave, meaning they are entitled to be restored to their previous or an equivalent position upon return, and that their health benefits are maintained during their absence. It also prohibits employers from interfering with or retaliating against employees for exercising their rights under this act, with violations subject to damages and equitable relief. The bill clarifies that this new paid leave program runs concurrently with the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and does not diminish any employer obligations that provide greater benefits. It also makes provisions for self-employed individuals to elect coverage and outlines procedures for claims, appeals, and disqualifications for benefits due to fraud or misrepresentation. The Department of Employment Security is required to conduct public education campaigns and report annually to the Legislature on the program's status. Finally, this act amends existing state law regarding paid parental leave for state employees to clarify that it does not apply to those eligible for benefits under this new paid family and medical leave program.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Establish The Mississippi Paid Family And Medical Leave Act; To Provide Certain Applicable Definitions; To Require The Mississippi Department Of Employment Security To Establish And Administer A Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program; To Provide Covered Individuals With The Right To Paid Family And Medical Leave; To Determine The Amount Of Family And Medical Leave Insurance Benefits For Covered Individuals; To Create The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Fund In The State Treasury; To Provide For The Determination Of Insurance Premiums By The State Treasurer; To Protect The Employment Of Covered Individuals While They Are On Leave; To Prohibit Employers From Violating Rights Protected In This Act; To Require The Director Of The Department To Hold Violating Employers Liable; To Provide That This Act Is To Be Construed Alongside Similar Provisions In The Federal Family And Medical Leave Act; To Require That Claims Be Made In Accordance With Rules Prescribed By The Director Of The Department; To Disqualify Covered Individuals From Coverage For Fraud, Misrepresentation, Or Erroneous Payment; To Allow Covered Individuals To Elect For Initial Coverage Or Subsequent Coverage; To Prescribe Certain Requirements For The Formation And Administration Of The Family And Medical Leave Insurance Program; To Require Certain Actions By The Department If The Insurance Benefits In This Act Are Subject To Federal Income Tax; To Allow For Intermittent Or Reduced Leave; To Require The Department To Make An Annual Report To The Legislature; To Require The Department To Conduct A Public Education Campaign About The Program; To Encourage The Department To Collect Data For The Purpose Of Limiting The Cost Of The Program; To Require Employers To Provide Written Notice Of The Program To Employees Upon Hiring And Annually Thereafter; To Amend Section 25-3-105, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Sections 25-3-91, 25-3-92, 25-3-93 And 25-3-95, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For Administrative, Personal And Major Medical Leave For State Employees, 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: 2 : Grace Butler-Washington (D)*, Timaka James-Jones (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #SB2015 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act; enact.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the "Mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act," establishes new rights for consumers regarding their personal information and outlines obligations for businesses that collect and process this data. It grants consumers the right to know what personal information businesses collect about them, the purpose of its collection, and with whom it is shared. Consumers can also request access to their personal information and ask for its deletion. Furthermore, individuals have the right to instruct businesses not to sell their personal information, with specific provisions for minors under 16. Businesses that meet certain revenue or data processing thresholds are subject to these regulations, and they must provide clear notice of these rights and mechanisms for consumers to exercise them, such as a toll-free number and a website link titled "Do Not Sell My Personal Information." The act also allows consumers to bring civil lawsuits against businesses that violate these provisions, and the Attorney General is empowered to enforce the law and adopt further regulations. Importantly, this act supersedes all local laws concerning the collection and sale of consumer data.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The "mississippi Consumer Data Privacy Act"; To Authorize Consumers To Request That Businesses Disclose Certain Information; To Authorize Consumers To Request That Businesses Delete Personal Information Collected By Businesses; To Require Businesses To Disclose Certain Information To Consumers, To Inform Consumers Of Their Right To Request That Personal Information Be Deleted, And To Delete Personal Information Collected About Consumers Upon Request; To Authorize Consumers To Instruct Businesses To Not Sell The Consumers' Personal Information; To Authorize Consumers To Bring Civil Actions Against Businesses That Violate This Act; To Authorize The Attorney General To Bring Civil Actions Against Businesses That Violate This Act; To Require The Attorney General To Adopt Regulations To Further The Purposes Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/06/2026
• Added: 01/07/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Angela Turner-Ford (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/06/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB1915 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Money transmission; allowing Insurance Commissioner to require certain information for certain claim to exemption; requiring certain license to engage in business; allowing Commissioner to utilize Nationwide Multistate Licensing System. Effective date.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act," significantly updates regulations for money transmitters and digital asset kiosk operators in Oklahoma. It establishes a new framework for licensing and oversight of money transmission businesses, including those dealing with digital assets, by transferring authority to the Insurance Commissioner and allowing them to utilize the Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for streamlined licensing and supervision. The bill defines key terms like "money transmission," "digital assets," and "control," and outlines various exclusions from these regulations, such as federally insured depository institutions and certain payment system operators. It grants the Insurance Commissioner broad powers to investigate, regulate, and enforce these provisions, including the ability to enter into agreements with other regulatory bodies, recover costs, and require specific information from applicants and licensees. The act also introduces new requirements for licensees, such as maintaining specific financial reserves, implementing anti-fraud protocols, and providing detailed disclosures to customers, particularly concerning the risks associated with digital assets. Furthermore, it amends existing laws to update statutory references and includes provisions for penalties and enforcement actions for violations.
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Bill Summary: An Act relating to money transmission; 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 statutory reference; creating the Oklahoma Money Transmission Modernization Act; providing short title; defining terms; providing certain exclusions; allowing the Insurance Commissioner to require certain information for certain claim to exemption; allowing the Commissioner to enter into certain agreements; allowing the Commissioner to utilize certain software for certain investigations; allowing the Commissioner to accept certain information; allowing the Commissioner to recover certain costs; requiring certain information to adhere to Oklahoma Open Records Act; allowing disclosure of certain information; construing provisions; establishing certain information as nonconfidential; allowing Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; allowing Commissioner to issue certain order; allowing Commissioner to employ certain persons; allowing Commissioner to participate in certain multistate supervisory processes; prohibiting Commissioner from waiving certain authorities; prohibiting certain persons from engaging in certain business without certain license; providing certain exceptions; allowing Commissioner to engage in certain actions and establish certain relationships; allowing Commissioner to utilize Nationwide Multistate Licensing System (NMLS) for certain licensing provisions; allowing Commissioner to waive certain requirements; establishing certain license fees; requiring license form to include certain information; requiring certain key individuals to submit certain information to Commissioner; requiring Commissioner to provide certain notice upon completion of certain application; requiring Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; establishing certain requirements for certain multistate licensees; allowing Commissioner to deny certain licenses; requiring Commissioner to provide certain notice upon certain denial of application; establishing certain time frame of certain license; requiring certain renewal time period for certain license; requiring certain persons seeking certain control to submit certain information; allowing submission of certain information without use of NMLS; requiring certain notice to certain applicant; prohibiting approval of certain licenses; requiring Commissioner to conduct certain investigations; allowing Commissioner to accept certain results; requiring Commissioner to issue certain written notice of denial; excluding certain persons from certain provisions; requiring certain notice to Commissioner within certain time period; allowing request for certain determination; requiring certain licensee adding or replacing certain key individual to provide certain information; requiring certain notice; requiring licensees to submit certain report; requiring certain information in certain report; establishing certain time frame for submission of certain report; requiring licensee to maintain records for certain time period; allowing Commissioner to utilize NMLS for submission of certain reports; requiring licensee to conduct certain protocols before conducting certain business; requiring certain contract to have certain provisions; requiring notice to Commissioner of certain license status within certain time period; establishing certain status of certain commingled funds; prohibiting certain use of subdelegate; requiring certain licensees to forward all monies; providing certain exceptions; requiring certain response in certain situations; providing certain exemptions; requiring certain receipt to be sent to certain sender; requiring certain licensee to issue certain report; requiring certain licensee to maintain certain tangible net worth; allowing Commissioner to exempt certain licensee from certain tangible net worth requirements; requiring certain applicant to have certain surety bond; requiring certain licensee to maintain certain permissible investments; allowing Commissioner to limit extent of certain investments; subjecting certain permissible investments to certain attachments; requiring Commissioner to notify regulator of certain actions; allowing Commissioner to allow certain investments; establishing certain permissible investments; allowing Commissioner to suspend or revoke certain license; allowing Commissioner to issue certain cease and desist order; amending Section 14, Chapter 366, O.S.L. 2024 (21 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 20N), which relates to class D1 criminal offenses; creating certain offense; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; 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: 01/15/2026
• Added: 01/15/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Aaron Reinhardt (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Business and Insurance
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MS bill #HB1757 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Land Bank Act; enact.
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" – public entities designed to acquire, manage, develop, and sell blighted or abandoned properties, thereby returning them to productive use and commerce. These land banks can be formed by individual local governments (municipalities or counties) or cooperatively by multiple local governments, and they are granted broad powers to facilitate this process. This includes the ability to acquire property through various means, including accepting tax-forfeited properties from the Secretary of State, to clean up, demolish, or rehabilitate properties, and to establish redevelopment and financing structures, such as those that can utilize tax credits and issue bonds. The act also outlines the powers and duties of the land bank's board of directors, its staff, and its operational procedures, including provisions for ethics, public meetings, and public records. Importantly, land banks are granted flexibility in how they dispose of property, allowing for various forms of consideration beyond just monetary payment, and the act clarifies that land banks are exempt from state and local taxation. The bill also includes provisions for land banks to be created in the event of a natural disaster and establishes procedures for quieting and confirming title to properties.
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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 The Powers And Duties Of Land Banks; To Authorize Land Banks To Acquire, Develop And Dispose Of Property; To Authorize Land Banks To Perform Certain 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: 1 : Missy McGee (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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OK bill #SB2008 • Last Action 02/03/2026
School athletic associations; adding provision to be included in certain association written policy. Effective date. Emergency.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires that any school athletic association that a public school or school district joins must have a written policy that includes four key provisions: all association records must be accessible under the Oklahoma Open Records Act, all meetings must follow the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act regarding notice, agendas, voting, and executive sessions, the association must undergo annual financial and compliance audits according to the Oklahoma Public School Audit Law, and importantly, a student who transfers to a public school in a district where they do not reside, as allowed by the Education Open Transfer Act, must be permitted to participate in interscholastic activities offered by that new school district upon enrollment. Additionally, this bill repeals a previous law concerning participation in competitions after a transfer and 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 provision to be included in written policy; 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: 1 : Ally Seifried (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Second Reading referred to Education
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MS bill #HB1753 • Last Action 02/03/2026
MS Medical Cannabis Act; bring forward provisions relating to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "MS Medical Cannabis Act; bring forward provisions relating to," aims to reintroduce and potentially amend various sections of Mississippi's existing medical cannabis law. It defines key terms such as "artificially derived cannabinoid," "bona fide practitioner-patient relationship," and "debilitating medical condition," which is a serious illness or condition that qualifies a patient for medical cannabis. The bill outlines the roles and responsibilities of state agencies like the Mississippi Department of Health (MDOH) and the Mississippi Department of Revenue (MDOR) in licensing, regulating, and overseeing medical cannabis establishments, which include cultivation facilities, dispensaries, and processing facilities. It details the process for patients to obtain registry identification cards, including requirements for practitioner certifications and background checks for designated caregivers. The bill also addresses operational aspects such as tracking cannabis from "seed-to-sale" using a statewide system, setting limits on allowable amounts of medical cannabis, and establishing rules for dispensaries, cultivation, and processing facilities, including licensing fees and operational restrictions. Furthermore, it clarifies that certain entities, like employers and insurance providers, are not required to cover or accommodate medical cannabis use, and it outlines penalties for violations of the act, while also providing for judicial review of agency decisions and establishing a Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee to provide recommendations on the program.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 41-137-3, 41-137-5, 41-137-7, 41-137-9, 41-137-11, 41-137-13, 41-137-15, 41-137-17, 41-137-19, 41-137-21, 41-137-23, 41-137-25, 41-137-27, 41-137-29, 41-137-31, 41-137-33, 41-137-35, 41-137-37, 41-137-39, 41-137-41, 41-137-43, 41-137-45, 41-137-47, 41-137-49, 41-137-51, 41-137-53, 41-137-55, 41-137-57, 41-137-59, 41-137-61, 41-137-63, 41-137-65 And 41-137-67, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Beth Luther Waldo (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1039 • Last Action 02/03/2026
State Inspector General; create office to investigate waste, fraud and abuse in executive state agencies.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new Office of Inspector General within the executive branch of Mississippi state government to investigate and address fraud, waste, and abuse, defining these terms as intentional deceit, wrongful use of state resources, and inefficient spending, respectively. The Governor will appoint a State Inspector General, with Senate confirmation, who must be a Certified Inspector General and will oversee the office's operations, including conducting investigations, receiving complaints, and recommending charges or further action to relevant authorities. The bill grants the Inspector General broad powers, such as administering oaths, issuing subpoenas to compel testimony and evidence, and employing peace officers for investigations, while also requiring agencies to cooperate fully and prohibiting retaliation against employees who report wrongdoing. Furthermore, it amends existing law to include the Office of Inspector General as a "state investigative body" for whistleblower protection purposes and rescinds a previous executive order that created a similar position within the Governor's office.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Office Of Inspector General; To Define Certain Terms; To Require The Office Of Inspector General To Investigate And Pursue Charges With Respect To The Detection And Eradication Of Fraud, Waste And Abuse In The Executive Branch Of State Government; To Require The Governor, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, To Appoint A State Inspector General; To Require The State Personnel Board To Fix The Salary Of The Inspector General; To Establish Minimum Qualifications For The State Inspector General; To Prescribe The Powers And Duties Of The Office Of Inspector General; To Require Agencies Under Investigation To Cooperate With The Office Of Inspector General; To Prohibit An Agency From Taking Adverse Action Against An Employee For Disclosing Prohibited Activity To The Inspector General; To Authorize The Inspector General To Administer Oaths And Issue Subpoenas To Compel The Attendance Of Witnesses And The Production Of Items Constituting Evidence; To Authorize The Inspector General To Employ Peace Officers To Assist The Office In Carrying Out Its Duties And Conducting Criminal Investigations; To Amend Section 25-9-171, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Include The Office Of Inspector General In The Definition Of "state Investigative Body" As That Term Is Used In Statutes Granting Whistleblower Protection To Public Employees; To Rescind Executive Order No. 728, Dated April 5, 1993, Which Created The Position Of State Inspector General In The Office Of The Governor; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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 Implement A Corrective Action Plan; To Amend Section 25-61-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Section 25-61-12, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Pertains To Certain Exemptions Of The Mississippi Public Records Acct Of 1983, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Becky Currie (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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NM bill #SB219 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Native American Ombud Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Native American Ombud Act, establishes the Office of the Native American Ombud within the department of justice to investigate and resolve concerns raised by or on behalf of Native Americans, defined as individuals who are members of federally recognized Indian nations, tribes, or pueblos, or who are eligible for services from the U.S. Public Health Service or Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Native American Ombud, appointed by the attorney general, will lead this office, which will identify patterns of concerns regarding governmental services, recommend improvements, and ensure Native Americans have timely access to services and responses. The office's records will be confidential, with limited exceptions for disclosure, and an annual report detailing its actions, identified concerns, and recommendations will be published. The bill also prohibits interference with the office's work and retaliation against those who cooperate with it, outlining potential actions for noncompliance, and appropriates $2 million for the establishment of the office.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO NATIVE AMERICANS; ENACTING THE NATIVE AMERICAN OMBUD ACT; ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN OMBUD; PROVIDING DUTIES; REQUIRING INVESTIGATION AND RESOLUTION OF CONCERNS; PROVIDING FOR THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF RECORDS; PROVIDING POTENTIAL ACTIONS FOR NONCOMPLIANCE; REQUIRING AN ANNUAL REPORT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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• Introduced: 02/03/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Shannon Pinto (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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MS bill #HB1134 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Board of Pharmacy; authorize to establish an alternative to discipline program for licensees who have impairments.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill authorizes the Mississippi Board of Pharmacy to create an "alternative to discipline program" for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who have impairments due to substance abuse or mental health conditions. Participation in this program is voluntary for the licensee, and they must enroll before any disciplinary hearing takes place. Licensees may be required to contribute to the costs of their participation, including any care, counseling, treatment, or education they receive. Importantly, all records and proceedings related to a licensee's participation in this program will be kept confidential and are exempt from public disclosure under the Mississippi Public Records Act of 1983.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 73-21-97, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Authorize The State Board Of Pharmacy To Establish By Rule An Alternative To Discipline Program For Licensees Who Have An Impairment As A Result Of Substance Abuse Or A Mental Health Condition; To Provide That Participation In The Program Is Voluntary With The Licensee, And The Licensee Must Enter The Program Before The Board Holds A Disciplinary Action Hearing Regarding The Licensee; To Provide That The Licensee May Be Required To Contribute To The Cost Of Participation In The Program, Including The Cost Of Any Care, Counseling, Treatment And/or Education Received By The Licensee; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*, John Read (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1057 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Nursing; authorize nurses to delegate medication administration to unlicensed assistive personnel in outpatient clinical settings under certain conditions.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) to delegate the administration of certain medications to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in outpatient clinic settings, provided the patient has a stable and predictable health condition. The RN or APRN must directly supervise the UAP, remain accountable for the patient's overall nursing care, and ensure the delegation is specific to the individual patient. The UAP must be adequately trained, demonstrate competency, and be able to perform the task safely with appropriate supervision. This delegation must also be part of the clinic's established policy. However, RNs and APRNs are prohibited from delegating the administration of certain high-risk medications, such as intravenous drugs, blood products, chemotherapy agents, and insulin. The bill also mandates documented, formal training for UAPs by an RN or APRN before delegation is authorized, and violations of these provisions can lead to disciplinary action against the nurse by the Board of Nursing.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Authorize Registered Nurses And Advanced Practice Registered Nurses Licensed By The Board Of Nursing To Delegate Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel In Outpatient Clinic Settings For Patients With Stable And Predictable Health Conditions, Provided That Certain Conditions Are Met; To Require The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse To Provide Direct, In-person Supervision Of The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel; To Provide That The Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Retains The Accountability For The Total Nursing And Advanced Practice Nursing Care Of The Individual; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be Person-specific; To Require The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel To Be Adequately Trained For The Task, To Have Demonstrated That The Task Has Been Learned, To Be Able To Perform The Task Safely In The Given Nursing Situation, And To Have Appropriate Supervision Available During The Task Implementation; To Require That The Delegation Of Medication Administration To The Unlicensed Assistive Personnel Be An Established Policy Of The Practice Setting; To Prohibit A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse From Delegating The Administration Of Certain Drugs And Agents; To Require Documented, Formal Training Of Unlicensed Assistive Personnel By A Registered Nurse Or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse In Order For The Nurse To Be Authorized By The Board To Delegate Medication Administration; To Amend Section 73-15-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Violations Of This Act Are Grounds For The Board Of Nursing To Discipline A Nurse; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jill Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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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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MS bill #HB1103 • Last Action 02/03/2026
PERS; bring forward sections relating to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill brings forward various sections of the Mississippi Code of 1972 related to the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) for potential amendment, aiming to update and clarify provisions concerning retirement benefits, membership eligibility, service credit, disability retirement, death benefits, and investment management. Key changes include adjustments to retirement eligibility ages and service credit requirements for new members joining on or after specific dates, particularly March 1, 2026, which introduces a new tier with a defined contribution plan alongside the traditional defined benefit plan. The bill also modifies rules regarding the calculation of average compensation for retirement, the treatment of unused leave for service credit, and the conditions under which retired members can be reemployed without impacting their retirement benefits, while also clarifying beneficiary designations and the process for handling benefit claims.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Sections 25-11-15, 25-11-101, 25-11-103, 25-11-105, 25-11-109, 25-11-111, 25-11-112, 25-11-113, 25-11-114, 25-11-115, 25-11-117, 25-11-117.1, 25-11-119, 25-11-120, 25-11-121, 25-11-123, 25-11-126, 25-11-127, 25-11-133 And 25-11-147, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Public Employees' Retirement System, 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 : Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1717 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Mississippi Medical Judgement Protection Act; create.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, the Mississippi Medical Judgment Protection Act, aims to ensure that artificial intelligence (AI) used in healthcare supports, rather than replaces, the judgment of licensed clinicians, and that patients are informed about its use. It requires healthcare providers and facilities to disclose when AI materially contributes to diagnoses, treatment plans, or clinical notes, and mandates that a licensed clinician must review and approve any AI-generated output before it's finalized. The bill also establishes notice requirements for patients regarding AI's involvement in their care and prohibits automated denials or delays of medical service coverage or payment by payers, which are entities like insurance companies. Payers must submit annual reports on their AI usage to the Department of Insurance, and existing state authorities, including licensing boards and the Department of Insurance, are empowered to enforce these provisions, with some delayed enforcement and safe harbors for those in substantial compliance. The act defines key terms like "artificial intelligence" as software that produces content typically requiring human judgment, and "licensed clinician" as a healthcare professional licensed in Mississippi. It also amends various sections of Mississippi law to align with these new requirements, ensuring that professional licensing boards can take disciplinary action for violations related to AI use in healthcare.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Mississippi Medical Judgment Protection Act; To State Legislative Findings; To Define Terms; To Require Providers Or Facilities Using Artificial Intelligence That Materially Contributes To A Diagnosis, Treatment Plan, Problem List Entry, Order Or Clinical Note To Disclose Such Use In The Medical Record; To Require A Licensed Clinician To Review And Approve Any Artificial Intelligence Output Used For Such Purposes; To Provide Certain Notice Requirements; To Require The Maintenance Of Tamper-resistant Audit Logs Capturing The Identity Of The Reviewing Clinician; To Prohibit Automated Denial Or Delay Of Coverage Or Payment For Medical Services; To Require Payers To Submit Annual Reports On Use Of Artificial Intelligence To The Department Of Insurance; To Authorize Licensing Authorities, The Department Of Insurance, And The Division Of Medicaid To Enforce This Act; To Authorize Delayed Enforcement Of Certain Provisions And Provide Safe Harbors For Providers, Facilities And Payers In Substantial Compliance With This Act; To Amend Sections 73-9-61, 73-15-29, 73-21-97, 73-21-163, 73-25-29, 73-26-5, 73-27-13, 73-31-21, 73-43-11, 83-5-917 And 83-5-933, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Provisions Of This Act; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-301, 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: 1 : Brent Powell (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1119 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Local Government Records Management Fund; allow Department of Archives and History to expend monies in for range of services.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill allows the Mississippi Department of Archives and History to use money from the Local Government Records Management Fund, which is funded by a small fee collected when public records are filed in counties and municipalities, to pay for a broader range of services. Previously, these funds could only be used to support the department's Local Government Records Office and a grant program. Now, the department can use the money to provide services to counties and municipalities that help them manage their records, preserve historical items, and support museum services, thereby enhancing the department's ability to assist local governments with their archival and historical needs.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Amend Section 25-60-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Allow The Department Of Archives And History To Expend Funds From The Local Government Records Management Fund To Support Its Services To Counties And Municipalities Related To Records Management, Historic Preservation And Museum Services; To Bring Forward Section 39-5-9, 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 : Missy McGee (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/19/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1687 • Last Action 02/03/2026
ITS; require to establish minimum cybersecuirty standards for the Statewide Elections Management System.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services (ITS), in collaboration with the Secretary of State, to establish minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county election officials by January 1, 2027, to protect the integrity of voter registration and election data within the Statewide Elections Management System, which is the official record of registered voters in Mississippi. These policies will include assessments to ensure compliance, and the results will be confidential but accessible to the State Auditor for auditing purposes, as well as to ITS and the Secretary of State upon request. If a county fails to meet these cybersecurity standards after January 1, 2028, its access to funds from the Elections Support Fund, a state fund used for election-related expenses, will be limited to only cover costs necessary to achieve compliance, with the Secretary of State notifying the county's Board of Supervisors and the State Auditor of this limitation until compliance is met.
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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 Its And The Secretary Of State To Request Results Of Internal Assessments; To Provide For Failure To Meet The Established Cybersecurity Standards; To Amend Section 23-15-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide For Limitations On Monies From Elections Support Fund For Failure To Meet The Requirement Of This Act; And For Related Purposes.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Jill Ford (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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NM bill #HB201 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Ipra Task Force Funding
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill appropriates $500,000 from the state's general fund to the attorney general for fiscal years 2026 and 2027 to hire staff who will help a task force study the Inspection of Public Records Act, which is a law that governs how the public can access government documents. Any money not spent by the end of fiscal year 2027 will be returned to the general fund.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO HIRE STAFF TO ASSIST A TASK FORCE CONVENED BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO STUDY THE INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS ACT.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Cathrynn Brown (R)*, Natalie Figueroa (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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MS bill #HB1674 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, Insurance Administrators and Managing General Agents; bring forward sections relating to.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, Insurance Administrators and Managing General Agents," aims to bring forward and potentially amend existing Mississippi laws related to pharmacy benefit managers, insurance administrators, and managing general agents. Specifically, it reintroduces sections concerning the "Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act" (Sections 73-21-151 through 73-21-163), which governs how pharmacy benefit managers (entities that manage prescription drug benefits for health plans) must handle claims and reimbursement, including requirements for timely payment and fair pricing of drugs. It also brings forward sections related to the licensing of insurance administrators (third-party administrators or TPAs, which are companies that handle insurance claims and premiums for insurers) and the "Managing General Agents Act" (Sections 83-18-101 through 83-18-111), which defines and regulates managing general agents (MGAs), who are authorized to underwrite and manage insurance business on behalf of insurers. The purpose of bringing these sections forward is to allow for their potential amendment, suggesting that lawmakers are considering changes to these areas of insurance regulation.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Bring Forward Section 73-21-151 Through 73-21-163, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Pharmacy Benefit Prompt Pay Act, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 83-18-1 Through 83-18-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which License Insurance Administrators, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 83-18-101 Through 83-18-111, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Are The Managing General Agents Act, For The Purpose 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 : Beth Luther Waldo (R)*, Samuel Creekmore IV (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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MS bill #HB1724 • Last Action 02/03/2026
Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program; create for coordinated efforts across agencies.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program to coordinate and improve information technology (IT) across all Mississippi state agencies, with the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) leading the effort. The program aims to create a unified IT architecture, set statewide standards, ensure agencies' technology plans align with broader state goals, promote efficient and secure IT investments, and reduce duplication of systems and resources. The bill defines key terms like "information technology enterprise application portfolio" (a statewide inventory of agency IT systems) and "information technology enterprise architecture" (a framework for aligning government IT with strategic goals). ITS will be the sole authority for defining this architecture, developing standards, maintaining an inventory of applications, and reviewing agency IT projects to ensure compliance and avoid redundancy. Agencies are required to align their IT plans and systems with these statewide standards and submit proposed IT projects to ITS for review. The bill also creates an "IT Optimization Fund" to support the program and amends existing laws to exempt sensitive information related to security, infrastructure, and IT architecture generated under this program from public records and open meetings requirements.
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Bill Summary: An Act To Create The Statewide Information Technology Optimization Program To Provide For The Coordinated Planning, Development, Implementation And Oversight Of Enterprise Information Technology Architecture For All State Agencies; To Authorize The Mississippi Department Of Information Technology Services With Certain Powers And Duties To Implement The Program; To Require Agencies To Comply With The Phased Implementation Of The Program; To Create The It Optimization Fund In The State Treasury For Funds Made Available For The Purposes Of The Program; To Amend Sections 25-41-17 And 25-61-11.2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Records Created And Meetings Occurring Pursuant To The Provisions Of This Act That Contain Sensitive Information Are Not Subject To The Open Meetings And Public Records Requirements Of This State; To Bring Forward Section 25-53-5, 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: 2 : Jill Ford (R)*, Hank Zuber (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Died In Committee
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CA bill #AB905 • Last Action 02/02/2026
State general obligation bonds: disclosure requirements.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill introduces new transparency requirements for state general obligation bonds approved by voters on or after January 1, 2026. The legislation mandates that public bodies and state agencies must develop and publicly disclose detailed information about bond expenditures within 90 days of voter approval, including specific goals, performance indicators, and data collection requirements. Public bodies must create comprehensive online notifications that provide an overview of authorized programs and projects, explain accountability criteria, and offer detailed information about bond usage. Additionally, these agencies must submit annual written reports to key government entities like the Department of Finance and Legislative Analyst, which will assess whether bond-funded projects have been completed efficiently, achieved their intended purposes, and complied with statutory requirements. The bill aims to increase transparency and public trust by ensuring voters can easily track how bond funds are being used and whether they are meeting established objectives. By requiring clear performance metrics and regular reporting, the legislation seeks to enhance accountability in public infrastructure investments and provide Californians with readily accessible information about how bond proceeds are being spent.
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Bill Summary: An act to add Section 16724.2 to the Government Code, relating to public finance.
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• Introduced: 02/19/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Blanca Pacheco (D)*
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 14
• Last Amended: 03/28/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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TN bill #SB1854 • Last Action 02/02/2026
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304, relative to adoption.
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Section 36-1-149, shortens the waiting period before confidential adoption records become public from one hundred (100) years to ninety (90) years from the date the adoption was finalized, making these records accessible to the public sooner.
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Bill Summary: As introduced, changes from 100 years to 90 years the amount of time that must elapse from the date the adoption was finalized before confidential adoption records become public records open to inspection. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 36, Chapter 1; Title 37; Title 49, Chapter 4, Part 9; Title 49, Chapter 5, Part 7 and Section 49-6-1304.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 114th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Paul Rose (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/21/2026
• Last Action: Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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KS bill #HB2636 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, maintenance, operation and decommissioning of certain industrial energy facilities and providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit such development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of industrial energy facilities, which include industrial wind and solar energy conversion systems and industrial battery energy storage systems, defining these terms to include systems with a generating capacity of one megawatt or more. It grants the State Corporation Commission (the "Commission") primary jurisdiction over these facilities, requiring a permit from the Commission for any new construction or expansion of such facilities starting July 1, 2026, and mandates that existing facilities register with the Commission. The bill also allows county boards of commissioners to permit or deny the construction of these facilities, with a provision for a protest petition and election process if 5% of qualified electors request it, though this local authority cannot prohibit facilities already constructed or authorized before July 1, 2026. Key requirements for new and expanded facilities include adherence to minimum setback distances from roads, nonparticipating properties, and occupied structures, as well as compliance with a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocols developed by the Commission. Furthermore, facility owners must establish and maintain a decommissioning plan, including adequate financial assurance to cover the costs of dismantling and restoring the site, and the Commission is empowered to adopt rules, issue orders, and impose civil penalties for violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT concerning energy; relating to certain electric generation and energy storage facilities; establishing requirements for the development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of industrial wind and solar energy conversion systems and industrial battery energy storage systems; authorizing the board of county commissioners of a county to permit or deny the construction of such industrial energy facilities; establishing a protest petition and election process to contest such county action; providing jurisdiction to the state corporation commission to control and permit the development, construction, modification, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of such facilities; requiring the commission to approve and issue a permit prior to the new construction or expansion of any such facility; requiring owners of existing industrial energy facilities to register with the commission; establishing minimum setback distances for such facilities; requiring the commission to adopt a code of conduct and agricultural mitigation protocols; requiring a facility owner to establish and maintain a decommission plan and provide adequate financial assurance for the decommissioning; authorizing the commission to issue certain orders and impose civil penalties for violations; authorizing the commission to adopt rules and regulations.
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• Introduced: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 0 : Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: House Referred to Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications
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CA bill #AB1355 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Location privacy.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the California Location Privacy Act, which significantly restricts how businesses and entities can collect, process, and use individuals' location information within California. The bill prohibits covered entities from collecting or processing location information unless it is necessary to provide goods or services specifically requested by an individual, and imposes strict limitations on data usage, including banning the sale, trading, or leasing of location data to third parties. Covered entities must prominently display a notice at the point of location information collection, providing details about who is collecting the data and how to get more information, and must maintain a comprehensive location privacy policy that explains data usage, retention, and management practices. The bill defines "location information" broadly, including GPS coordinates, cell-site data, license plate recognition data, and other precise geographical tracking methods. Violations can result in significant legal consequences, including potential damages of $25,000 per incident, with enforcement powers granted to the California Privacy Protection Agency, the Attorney General, and local prosecutors. The bill also prohibits state and local agencies from monetizing location information and includes specific protections for medical and research-related location data. Importantly, the legislation builds upon and complements existing California privacy laws like the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020, aiming to provide stronger protections for individuals' location privacy.
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Bill Summary: An act to amend Sections 1798.100 and 1798.121 of, to add Section 1798.14.5 to, and to add Title 1.81.24 (commencing with Section 1798.90.75) to Part 4 of Division 3 of, the Civil Code, relating to privacy.
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• Introduced: 02/21/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Chris Ward (D)*, Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D)*, Mark González (D), Liz Ortega (D), Scott Wiener (D)
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 22
• Last Amended: 05/01/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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CA bill #AB541 • Last Action 02/02/2026
California Public Records Act Ombudsperson.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the Office of the California Public Records Act Ombudsperson, a new state government position designed to help improve transparency and access to public records. The ombudsperson, who must be a licensed attorney with at least five years of experience and expertise in the California Public Records Act, will be appointed by the Governor and will have the power to review and investigate situations where state agencies have denied public records requests. When a member of the public believes a state agency has improperly denied their original public records request, they can submit a request for review to the ombudsperson, who must then investigate and make a determination within 30 days. If the ombudsperson finds that the agency improperly withheld records, the agency will be required to provide those records. The bill also includes provisions to protect the privacy of individuals whose information might be contained in the reviewed records, and requires the ombudsperson to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing their activities, the number of review requests, and recommendations for improving government transparency. This office is established on a temporary basis, set to expire on January 1, 2029, and its implementation is subject to legislative appropriation. The overall goal is to provide an additional mechanism for ensuring public access to government records while maintaining necessary confidentiality protections.
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Bill Summary: An act to add and repeal Chapter 6.6 (commencing with Section 8549) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code, relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 02/11/2025
• Added: 04/23/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Carl DeMaio (R)*
• Versions: 3 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 15
• Last Amended: 03/28/2025
• Last Action: From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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IL bill #SB3218 • Last Action 02/02/2026
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 override court processes for determining public access to law enforcement records like arrest details, mug shots, body camera footage, and crime scene photos, unless those records are relevant to a requester's current or potential legal case. It also increases the maximum fee for black and white copies from 15 to 25 cents per page and modifies how public bodies can charge for the time spent searching for, retrieving, and reviewing records, particularly for commercial requests. Additionally, the bill exempts certain law enforcement records from disclosure, again with the exception that they may be released if relevant to a requester's legal matter.
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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: 02/02/2026
• Added: 02/03/2026
• Session: 104th General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Don DeWitte (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 02/02/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Assignments
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NJ bill #S3277 • Last Action 02/02/2026
Requires food manufacturers to disclose new food additives not reported to FDA.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires food manufacturers selling in the state to report new uses of food additives that they have determined to be "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) to the Commissioner of Health. GRAS is a designation indicating that a substance added to food is considered safe by qualified experts based on scientific evidence or, for substances used before 1958, based on scientific evidence or prolonged use. Manufacturers must submit an annual report detailing the additive's identity, how it's made, its intended use, and the basis for its GRAS determination, including any safety data. The Department of Health will then review and publish this information on its website within six months, with exceptions for certain substances already approved or widely consumed, and for cottage food operators. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, with fines up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for subsequent offenses, and allows for legal action to prevent violations. The law takes effect one year after enactment, but the Commissioner can take preparatory steps sooner.
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Bill Summary: This bill requires manufacturers of food and nonalcoholic beverages for sale in this State to disclose certain additive information to the Commissioner of the Department of Health to be made publicly available. Under the bill, every manufacturer of food and nonalcoholic beverages for sale in this State is required to disclose when a new additive has been deemed "generally recognized as safe" (GRAS) by that entity, and is planned for use in food and non-alcoholic beverages. Under sections 201(s) and 409 of the federal "Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act," any substance that is intentionally added to food is a food additive, subject to premarket review and approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), unless the substance is generally recognized among qualified experts as having been adequately shown to be safe under the conditions of its intended use, or unless the use of the substance is otherwise excepted from the definition of a food additive. This bill requires industry to provide the Commissioner of Health with the premarket review rendering an additive GRAS, in the form of an annual report with certain requirements, for publication on the Department of Health Internet website. The department is to review and publish the report within six months of receipt. The commissioner may refuse to publish an incomplete report, after the submitting entity has been given an opportunity to correct any insufficiency within a reasonable time, to be determined by the commissioner. The bill requires the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations for the collection of these reports and the publication of the data on the department's Internet website. It is the sponsor's view that the publication of a manufacturer's food additive assessment will enable the public to make an informed decision regarding their consumption choices. Finally, the bill provides for the use of the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999", P.L.1999 ,c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.), in carrying out the bill's provisions and makes available to the Commissioner of Health the assistance of the Attorney General in recovering penalties, including enforcing an injunction to protect the public interest. The penalties are up to $1,000 for a first offense and up to $5,000 for each subsequent offense. For a violation of a continuing nature, each day constitutes an additional, separate and distinct offense. The bill becomes effective one year after enactment, but permits the Commissioner of Health to take anticipatory action.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 02/04/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Mike Testa (R)*, Owen Henry (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 02/03/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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UT bill #SB0005 • Last Action 01/31/2026
General Government Base Budget
Status: Signed/Enacted/Adopted
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes the general government base budget for the state of Utah for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, outlining appropriations for various state departments and agencies. For fiscal year 2026, it details adjustments to operating and capital budgets, including specific allocations and intended uses for nonlapsing funds within departments like Commerce, Insurance, and the Tax Commission, and also includes provisions for the Governor's Emergency Fund. For fiscal year 2027, the bill further details operating and capital budgets, including specific revenue sources and performance measures for various departments, and also addresses expendable funds, business-like activities within proprietary funds, restricted fund transfers, and fiduciary funds. The bill specifies an effective date of May 6, 2026, with provisions for earlier effectiveness if approved by a two-thirds vote, and notes that actions affecting fiscal year 2027 take effect on July 1, 2026.
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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: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2026 General Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Evan Vickers (R)*, Norm Thurston (R)
• Versions: 2 • Votes: 2 • Actions: 30
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
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NY bill #A10100 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Enacts the climate and community investment act; prioritizes the allocation of public investments in disadvantaged communities; addresses climate change challenges through the expansion and growth of clean and renewable energy sources; adopts best value requirements for the solicitation, evaluation and award of renewable energy projects; establishes a community just transition program; establishes a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate; creates the climate and c
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Climate and Community Investment Act, aims to address climate change by establishing a climate pollution fee and a household and small business energy rebate, while prioritizing investments in disadvantaged communities and promoting clean energy. It introduces a "social cost of pollution" index to value the impact of regulated air contaminants and implements compliance fees on covered sources, with revenues allocated to benefit disadvantaged communities (40%), expand emissions inventories (20%), improve air quality monitoring (20%), and support departmental needs (20%). The bill also mandates a scoping plan to reduce pollution from mobile sources, including performance standards and market-based mechanisms, and establishes "best value" requirements for renewable energy projects to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and community benefit. Furthermore, it creates a community just transition program to support communities affected by climate change and fossil fuel reliance, and a worker assurance program to provide benefits and retraining for displaced workers, alongside community assurance programs to replace lost local revenue and support economic development. Importantly, the bill prohibits the diversion of funds dedicated to climate and community investment to the state's general fund, ensuring these revenues are used for their intended purposes.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the environmental conservation law, the executive law, the labor law and the tax law, in relation to enacting the climate and community investment act
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 38 : Jenifer Rajkumar (D)*, Amy Paulin (D)*, Amanda Septimo (D), Sarah Clark (D), Robert Carroll (D), Michael Benedetto (D), Jo Anne Simon (D), Harry Bronson (D), Phil Steck (D), Andrew Hevesi (D), Jessica González-Rojas (D), Karines Reyes (D), Deborah Glick (D), Steve Stern (D), Pamela Hunter (D), William Colton (D), Linda Rosenthal (D), Charles Lavine (D), Emily Gallagher (D), Anna Kelles (D), Jeffrey Dinowitz (D), Jonathan Rivera (D), Phara Souffrant Forrest (D), Pat Burke (D), Chris Burdick (D), Khaleel Anderson (D), Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D), Marcela Mitaynes (D), Steve Otis (D), Maritza Davila (D), Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D), Chantel Jackson (D), Al Taylor (D), Catalina Cruz (D), David Weprin (D), Latrice Walker (D), Brian Cunningham (D), Rebecca Seawright (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: referred to environmental conservation
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NY bill #A10091 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Establishes a private right of action for any person whose personally identifying information was intentionally disclosed by another individual, without consent, for the purpose of harassing, threatening, intimidating, or causing harm to such person, or with reckless disregard as to whether such disclosure would cause such harm; defines personal information.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a new legal pathway, called a "private right of action," allowing individuals to sue someone who intentionally shares their "personally identifying information" without consent, if that disclosure was done to harass, threaten, intimidate, or harm them, or with a reckless disregard for whether it would cause harm. "Personally identifying information" is broadly defined to include details like home addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, driver's license numbers, biometric data, and specific location data, as long as it's not already lawfully and widely available to the public. The bill clarifies that simply because information was previously public doesn't excuse its malicious disclosure. It also specifies that this new right of action is in addition to any other legal remedies available and outlines what kind of relief a court can award, including financial damages, punitive damages up to $50,000, and legal costs, while also listing exceptions for lawful disclosures like reporting crimes, law enforcement activities, or matters of legitimate public concern.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the civil rights law, in relation to establishing a private right of action for malicious disclosure of personally identifying information by another individual
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 7 : Rebecca Kassay (D)*, Maryjane Shimsky (D), Thomas Schiavoni (D), William Conrad (D), Phil Steck (D), Steve Stern (D), Misha Novakhov (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: referred to judiciary
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WA bill #HB2226 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Addressing representation within the governing body of a public transportation benefit area.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill addresses representation within the governing body of a public transportation benefit area, specifically focusing on counties with populations over 400,000. The bill modifies existing law to provide more flexibility in board composition, particularly for a specific county west of the Cascade mountains that borders another state. It establishes that elected official members must be selected based loosely on proportional population, with a maximum of three representatives per county or city. The bill maintains the existing maximum board size of 11 voting members for single-county areas and 17 for multi-county areas, and continues to allow two additional transit-using voting members who must not be transit agency employees. One transit-using member must primarily rely on public transportation, while the other should represent a community-based organization. The bill also requires that board meetings be accessible by transit and mandates comprehensive training for transit-using members on open meetings, public records, and ethics. Additionally, the bill includes a provision for a non-voting labor representative and specifies compensation guidelines for board members. The legislation is declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately, and repeals a previous section related to public transportation benefit area grant program eligibility.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to representation within the governing body of a 2 public transportation benefit area; amending RCW 36.57A.050; creating 3 a new section; repealing RCW 47.66.170; and declaring an emergency. 4
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• Introduced: 12/31/2025
• Added: 01/01/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : John Ley (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 12/31/2025
• Last Action: House Committee on Local Government Public Hearing (10:30:00 1/30/2026 House Committee on Local Government)
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RI bill #S2389 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Makes changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill makes several changes to the Access to Public Records Act, aiming to increase transparency and accountability. It clarifies what constitutes a public record, including making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information publicly accessible, and specifies that police reports of incidents that do not result in an arrest, as well as final internal affairs investigation reports, are now public records. Body camera footage from police will also be accessible within 30 days of a request. The bill significantly increases the penalties for public officials who knowingly or recklessly violate the Act, raising the maximum fines for knowing violations from $2,000 to $4,000 and for reckless violations from $1,000 to $2,000. Additionally, it introduces provisions to address individuals who file frivolous requests with the intent to disrupt government operations, allowing public bodies to seek court orders to be relieved of fulfilling such requests and potentially barring repeat offenders from making future requests for a period. The bill also adjusts the timeframe for making arrest logs public from five days to thirty days after an arrest and reduces the cost per copied page of written documents from $0.15 to $0.05, while also waiving the first two hours of search and retrieval costs. Finally, it clarifies that settlement agreements for legal claims involving governmental entities are public records.
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Bill Summary: This act would make numerous changes to the access to public records act, including clarifying various provisions, increasing the sanctions for knowing and willful violations of the law, and making certain traffic accident data and preferred license plate information public. Additionally, this act would include a police report of an incident that does not lead to an arrest as accessible to public records request. Any final reports of investigations conducted by internal affairs would be accessible to public records request. All police worn body camera footage would be accessible to public records request and would be made available within thirty (30) days. Arrest logs made within thirty (30) days of arrest, changed from five (5) days previously, would be accessible to public records request. A civil fine for public officials who knowingly violate this chapter would increase from two thousand dollars ($2,000) to four thousand dollars ($4,000), and if a public official recklessly violates this chapter a fine of two thousand dollars ($2,000) is a change from one thousand dollars ($1,000) previously. There would also be relief in the case of a person filing frivolous request with the intent to disrupt government operations. This act would take effect upon passage.
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Lou DiPalma (D)*, John Burke (D), Bob Britto (D), Melissa Murray (D), Walter Felag (D), Mark McKenney (D), Victoria Gu (D), Hanna Gallo (D), Sam Zurier (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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WA bill #HB2415 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Concerning unexpected fatalities of residents of department of social and health services facilities.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) conduct thorough reviews of any "unexpected fatality" of a resident in a DSHS facility, which is defined as a death not anticipated due to illness or occurring within a year of an abuse or neglect report. These reviews will be conducted by a specially convened team, including representatives from the Health Care Authority and either the Office of the Patient Rights Ombudsman or the Developmental Disabilities Ombudsman, ensuring no prior involvement in the case. The primary goal of these reviews is to develop recommendations for improving practices and policies to prevent future fatalities and enhance resident safety. The department must issue a public report on the review's findings and recommendations within 120 days, and concurrently develop a corrective action plan to address any identified issues, both of which will be posted online. The bill also requires DSHS to review all unexpected fatalities of residents that occurred from July 1, 2015, to the bill's effective date, identifying root causes and corrective actions, and submitting a report to the governor and legislature by November 1, 2027. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the roles and access rights of the ombuds in these reviews and establishes protections for review team members and documents in civil or administrative proceedings, while allowing for their use in licensing or disciplinary actions related to professional misconduct.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to unexpected fatalities of residents of 2 department of social and health services facilities; amending RCW 3 43.382.005; adding a new section to chapter 43.20A RCW; adding a new 4 section to chapter 43.382 RCW; and creating a new section. 5
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• Introduced: 01/12/2026
• Added: 01/13/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Darya Farivar (D)*, Joshua Penner (R), Shaun Scott (D), Tarra Simmons (D), Gerry Pollet (D), Julia Reed (D), Natasha Hill (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/13/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services Executive Session (08:00:00 1/30/2026 House Committee on Early Learning & Human Services)
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WA bill #HB2491 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Concerning individual privacy by Washington technology solutions through an exemption from public inspection and copying.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance individual privacy by exempting certain information submitted to Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech), a state agency that provides centralized IT services to other government entities, from public inspection and copying. Specifically, it adds a new provision to existing law 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 by the public to access government services—will be exempt from public disclosure. This exemption is intended to protect personal information while allowing WaTech to continue innovating and improving government technology services. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of law, including adding "digital experience platform" to the definitions section of RCW 43.105.020 and explicitly listing this exemption in RCW 42.56.230, which details what types of personal information are already exempt from public records requests.
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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: 4 : Beth Doglio (D)*, Lisa Parshley (D), Kristine Reeves (D), Julia Reed (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 9
• Last Amended: 01/15/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Rules 2 Review.
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RI bill #S2393 • Last Action 01/30/2026
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 to inspect or copy public records must include enough identifying information to verify the requester's identity and allow the public body to communicate with them, meaning anonymous requests will no longer be accepted. Specifically, requesters must provide their name and a valid mailing or email address, and public bodies will be permitted to communicate with requesters about their requests. This change aims to ensure accountability and facilitate the process of fulfilling public records requests, and the bill will become effective immediately upon its passage.
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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: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 10 : Todd Patalano (D)*, Frank Ciccone (D), David Tikoian (D), Stefano Famiglietti (D), Peter Appollonio (D), Brian Thompson (D), Lou Raptakis (D), John Burke (D), Andrew Dimitri (D), Matt LaMountain (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
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NY bill #S09088 • Last Action 01/30/2026
Requires the registration of data brokers; imposes regulations upon data brokers; establishes a data deletion mechanism for consumers; imposes penalties upon data brokers for violations of the law.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill requires "data brokers," defined as entities that knowingly collect and sell personal information of consumers with whom they have no direct relationship, to register with the Attorney General and pay a fee, providing extensive details about their data collection practices, including the types of personal information they gather, whether they collect data from minors, and if they've shared data with foreign actors or AI developers. It also establishes a centralized "data deletion mechanism" managed by the Attorney General, allowing New York residents (consumers) to submit a single request to have their personal information deleted by all registered data brokers, with limited exceptions for data necessary for specific transactions or legal obligations. Furthermore, data brokers will be subject to independent audits every three years to ensure compliance with these regulations, and significant penalties, including daily fines and reimbursement of state costs, will be imposed for violations.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to requiring the registration of data brokers and establishing a data deletion mechanism for consumers
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• Introduced: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristen Gonzalez (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
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PA bill #SB1156 • Last Action 01/30/2026
In financial responsibility, further providing for required financial responsibility and providing for online verification of financial responsibility.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to enhance the verification of financial responsibility for motor vehicle owners in Pennsylvania by establishing an online system. It requires the Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to implement a system that allows for online verification of insurance coverage, meaning drivers may no longer need to carry physical or electronic proof of insurance if their coverage is confirmed through this system. The bill also clarifies that if a driver presents electronic proof of insurance to a police officer, the officer can only view necessary information, and the owner of the electronic device is liable for any damage to it. Insurers who issue a significant number of policies will be required to participate in this online verification system, though those with fewer policies may have alternative reporting methods. The bill also includes provisions for data security, outlines the data elements to be used for verification, and specifies that information within the system will be confidential and not subject to public disclosure laws. Finally, it mandates a report to the General Assembly on the costs and effectiveness of the new system within two years of its implementation.
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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: 01/30/2026
• Added: 01/31/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 11 : Greg Rothman (R)*, Wayne Fontana (D), Dan Laughlin (R), Rosemary Brown (R), Camera Bartolotta (R), Pat Stefano (R), Wayne Langerholc (R), Lisa Baker (R), Cris Dush (R), Marty Flynn (D), Michele Brooks (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/30/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Transportation
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VT bill #H0720 • Last Action 01/30/2026
An act relating to the Cloud Computing Public Utility Act
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes cloud computing services as a utility in Vermont, granting the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Department of Public Service (DPS) regulatory authority over cloud service providers. The legislation defines "cloud computing" based on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and specifies that it applies to public clouds or hybrid clouds with distinct public cloud infrastructure. Cloud service providers, defined as companies exceeding certain revenue or customer thresholds in Vermont, will be subject to the PUC's oversight, requiring them to obtain a "Certificate of Public Good" to operate, maintain reasonable service quality, and avoid unjust discrimination. Providers must file rate schedules and terms of service, which the PUC can modify if found unjust or discriminatory, with a presumption of competitiveness in the market unless proven otherwise. The bill also mandates transparency through consumer disclosures, ensures consumer data portability without excessive fees or termination charges, and requires providers to offer open access to their facilities to foster competition. Furthermore, cloud service providers will be subject to regulatory fees based on their gross operating revenue, and they must submit periodic reports to the PUC and DPS detailing service availability, quality, rates, and consumer complaints. The PUC will conduct a needs assessment every three years to evaluate Vermont's cloud service demands, infrastructure, and environmental impacts, seeking input from various stakeholders. The bill also outlines penalties for violations and clarifies that it does not limit other consumer rights or provider obligations under existing Vermont law, with provisions for severability and the state's inherent authority.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to establish cloud computing service as a type of utility service in Vermont subject to the jurisdiction and regulatory authority of the Public Utility Commission and the Department of Public Service.
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• Introduced: 01/16/2026
• Added: 01/17/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Monique Priestley (D)*, Laura Sibilia (I)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/16/2026
• Last Action: House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure Hearing (00:00:00 1/30/2026 )
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NM bill #HB214 • Last Action 01/29/2026
Consumer Information And Data Protection Act
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Consumer Information and Data Protection Act," establishes new regulations for how businesses collect, protect, and use personal data from New Mexico residents, referred to as "consumers" or "covered residents." It defines various terms, including "personal data" (information linked to an identifiable individual), "sensitive data" (which includes health, biometric, and financial information), and "sale of personal data" (exchanging data for value). The act applies to businesses that operate in New Mexico and process data from at least 35,000 consumers or derive significant revenue from selling data. It grants consumers rights such as accessing, correcting, deleting, and opting out of the sale or targeted advertising of their personal data, with specific protections for children's data and consumer health data. Businesses are required to be transparent about their data practices through privacy notices and must implement reasonable security measures. The Attorney General is empowered to enforce the act, with penalties for violations, and the bill includes provisions for data protection assessments and outlines exceptions for certain types of data and organizations, such as financial institutions and healthcare providers covered by federal laws like HIPAA.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO DATA; ENACTING THE CONSUMER INFORMATION AND DATA PROTECTION ACT; PROVIDING PROCESSES FOR THE COLLECTION AND PROTECTION OF DATA; PROVIDING DUTIES; PROVIDING EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING INVESTIGATIVE AUTHORITY; PROVIDING CIVIL PENALTIES.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 5 : Linda Serrato (D)*, Joshua Hernandez (R), Anita Gonzales (D), Doreen Gallegos (D), Rebecca Dow (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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KY bill #HB464 • Last Action 01/29/2026
AN ACT relating to alternative sentences.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Family Preservation and Accountability Act, aims to create alternative sentencing options for individuals convicted of felonies who are caretakers of dependent children, meaning they are parents or legal guardians responsible for a child under 18 (or under 25 if a guardian is appointed) who has consistently provided for their housing, health, education, and safety. The bill requires courts to consider a defendant's caretaker status before imposing a sentence, unless the offense is violent, endangered a family member, involved a child victim, or has statutory prohibitions against alternative sentencing. If a defendant is found to be a caretaker, the court must consider an alternative sentence and can allow the defendant to present a plan and a "family impact statement," which is a written statement detailing the potential effects of incarceration on the child. The court can impose conditions on the alternative sentence, such as participation in programs that support the parent-child relationship, and can modify or revoke the sentence if the defendant fails to comply. Additionally, the bill clarifies that a court's determination of caretaker status for sentencing purposes cannot be used as evidence in future legal proceedings. It also amends existing law to grant courts access to juvenile records (KRS Chapters 600 to 645) when considering alternative sentences for caretakers of dependent children, ensuring these records are used only for official purposes and remain confidential.
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Bill Summary: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 533 to define terms; require the court, upon conviction of the defendant, to consider the defendant's status as a caretaker of a dependent child; provide that a court's determination of a defendant's status as a caretaker of a dependent child shall not be admissible as evidence or be determinative in any subsequent proceeding; provide that the defendant shall have the right to present an alternative sentencing plan and a family impact statement to the court; provide that in issuing an alternative sentence, the court may require the defendant to participate in programs and services that support the parent-child relationship; provide that the court may modify or revoke the alternative sentence and commit the defendant to an institution if the defendant fails to adhere to or complete the conditions of an alternative sentence; amend KRS 610.340 to provide that a court determining whether to impose an alternative sentence for a defendant who is a caretaker of a dependent child has access to court records under KRS Chapter 600 to 645; provide that the Act may be cited as the Family Preservation and Accountability Act.
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• Introduced: 01/21/2026
• Added: 01/22/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 2 : Nick Wilson (R)*, Jared Bauman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 3
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: to Judiciary (H)
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VT bill #H0812 • Last Action 01/29/2026
An act relating to data loyalty
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Vermont Duty of Data Loyalty Act," establishes new privacy and data security regulations for businesses that collect, process, or transfer personal data of Vermont consumers, referred to as "covered entities" and "trusting parties" respectively. The act defines key terms such as "covered data" (information linked to an individual or device), "sensitive covered data" (including health information, financial accounts, and biometric data), and "cross-context behavioral advertising" (targeting ads based on activity across different websites or apps). It mandates that covered entities owe a "duty of loyalty" to trusting parties, meaning they must not collect or process data in ways that conflict with the best interests of consumers, ensuring a balanced allocation of benefits and risks. The bill requires data minimization, meaning data collection should be limited to what is strictly necessary for a requested product or service or a legitimate business interest. It prohibits cross-context behavioral advertising and deceptive marketing practices, while allowing first-party advertising (advertising by the entity that collected the data directly from the consumer). Furthermore, covered entities must implement reasonable security practices, obtain consent for transferring data to third parties, and provide consumers with rights to access, correct, delete, and export their data, with specific timelines and exceptions for "large data holders" (businesses with significant revenue and data processing). The bill also addresses algorithmic accountability by requiring assessments for algorithms that pose a consequential risk of harm and prohibits retaliation against consumers for exercising their data rights. Finally, it sets an effective date of January 1, 2027, and grants the Attorney General rulemaking authority to implement and enforce these provisions.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to increase privacy protections and data security by regulating how certain businesses store, share, and sell the personal data of Vermont consumers.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Monique Priestley (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
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VT bill #H0813 • Last Action 01/29/2026
An act relating to ensuring the same accountability, transparency, and education standards for all schools receiving public funding
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to ensure that all schools receiving public funding, including approved independent schools, are held to the same standards of accountability, transparency, and education. Specifically, it requires these independent schools to comply with existing education quality standards, maintain an open enrollment policy for publicly funded students, and adhere to Vermont's Open Meeting Law and public records access laws. Furthermore, they must establish a proper accounting system, distribute annual budgets to the Agency of Education and local school districts, ensure their buildings are safe and well-maintained, and regulate weapons on school grounds. The bill also mandates the adoption of a truancy policy, the employment of licensed special educators and school nurses, and prohibits charging publicly funded students additional fees beyond what is paid by their sending school districts. Finally, approved independent schools will be required to recognize and bargain in good faith with teacher and administrator organizations, mirroring requirements for public schools.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to require approved independent schools to (1) comply with the education quality standards under 16 V.S.A. § 165; (2) maintain an open enrollment policy for publicly tuitioned students; (3) hold meetings of their governing bodies in accordance with Vermont’s Open Meeting Law; (4) agree to comply with access to public records under 1 V.S.A. chapter 5, subchapter 3; (5) establish and maintain an accounting system that meets criteria established by the State H.813 Board; (6) prepare and distribute an annual budget to the Agency of Education and sending school districts; (7) keep school buildings and grounds safe and in good repair; (8) regulate or prohibit firearms or other weapons on school premises; (9) adopt a truancy policy; (10) employ or contract with licensed special educators to meet the needs of enrolled students; (11) employ or contract with a school nurse consistent with the requirements contained in State Board of Education rules; (12) agree not to charge publicly tuitioned students fees or additional tuition above the amount received pursuant to 16 V.S.A. chapter 21 from sending school districts; and (13) recognize and bargain in good faith with teachers’ and administrators’ organizations by complying with the provisions of 16 V.S.A. chapter 57.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Conor Casey (D)*, Angela Arsenault (D), Sarita Austin (D), Erin Brady (D), Elizabeth Burrows (D), Ela Chapin (D), Edye Graning (D), Jay Hooper (D), Saudia Lamont (D), Kate Logan (D), Jim Masland (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Brian Minier (D), Monique Priestley (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Tom Stevens (D), Mary-Katherine Stone (D), Dara Torre (D), Edward Waszazak (D), David Yacovone (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Education
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VT bill #H0820 • Last Action 01/29/2026
An act relating to environmental appeals and enforcement cases
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill proposes to transfer the authority for hearing appeals and enforcement cases related to state environmental permits from the Environmental Division of the Superior Court to the Land Use Review Board and the Secretary of Natural Resources, effectively dissolving the Environmental Division's role in these matters. The bill also makes changes to the composition and appointment process of the Land Use Review Board, establishes new procedures for how the Board and the Secretary will handle appeals, including the use of hearing officers, and clarifies the standards for reviewing decisions. Additionally, it outlines a phased transfer of jurisdiction, with the Land Use Review Board taking over Act 250 (a Vermont land use law) appeals by July 1, 2027, and municipal zoning appeals by July 1, 2028, while the Secretary of Natural Resources will assume jurisdiction over agency permit, license, certification, and enforcement appeals by July 1, 2028.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to transfer the authority of the Environmental Division of the Superior Court to hear appeals and enforcement cases related to State environmental permits to the Land Use Review Board and the Secretary of Natural Resources.
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• Introduced: 01/29/2026
• Added: 01/30/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 4 : Marc Mihaly (D)*, Ashley Bartley (R), Ela Chapin (D), Emilie Krasnow (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Environment
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VA bill #SB558 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.
Status: Dead
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 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 those related to the Virginia Racing Commission, which will now operate under the Virginia Gaming Commission, and updates references to reflect the new structure and the creation of new chapters within Title 29.5 of the Code of Virginia, which will govern various forms of gaming such as charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and horse racing. Key changes include the establishment of a new regulatory framework for casino gaming, including licensing requirements, taxation, and local referendums, and the creation of a comprehensive regulatory system for sports betting, fantasy contests, and horse racing, including provisions for licensing, taxation, and consumer protection. The bill also amends laws concerning the Virginia Lottery, transferring its regulatory functions related to gaming to the new Commission and updating references to reflect the new structure.
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Bill Summary: Virginia Gaming Commission established. 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: 01/19/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Bryce Reeves (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 7
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB195-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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PA bill #HB2018 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Further providing for the disclosure of certain criminal history record information and certain information related to abuse to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board and to any domestic violence fatality review team; and establishing the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Program.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes a comprehensive Domestic Violence Fatality Review Program in Pennsylvania to investigate and analyze domestic violence-related deaths. The program creates a statewide Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board and local review teams composed of multidisciplinary professionals like law enforcement, medical experts, and victim advocates. These teams will gather and analyze information about domestic violence fatalities, identify systemic gaps, and recommend improvements in prevention, intervention, and investigation efforts. The bill allows criminal justice agencies to disclose various types of confidential information (such as criminal history, medical records, and investigative reports) to review teams and the board when investigating domestic violence-related fatalities. The board will be required to produce an annual public report with findings and recommendations, while maintaining strict confidentiality about individual victims and perpetrators. Members of the review teams and board will be immune from civil liability and must sign confidentiality agreements. Importantly, the bill defines a "domestic violence-related fatality" broadly to include deaths of victims, perpetrators, family members, partners, or bystanders, and establishes that review teams can only examine cases where criminal proceedings have been closed or no charges will be filed. Violations of the confidentiality provisions will be considered a summary offense.
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Bill Summary: Amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 23 (Domestic Relations) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, further providing for the disclosure of certain criminal history record information and certain information related to abuse to the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board and to any domestic violence fatality review team; and establishing the Domestic Violence Fatality Review Program.
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• Introduced: 11/06/2025
• Added: 11/13/2025
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Liz Hanbidge (D)*, Melissa Shusterman (D), Tarah Probst (D), Tina Davis (D), Ben Waxman (D), Carol Hill-Evans (D), Bob Freeman (D), Scott Conklin (D), Tarik Khan (D), Lisa Borowski (D), Ben Sanchez (D), Joe Hohenstein (D), Kristine Howard (D), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D), John Inglis (D), Dan Williams (D), Dan Frankel (D), Tim Briggs (D), La'Tasha Mayes (D), Heather Boyd (D), Missy Cerrato (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 5
• Last Amended: 11/12/2025
• Last Action: Laid on the table
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VT bill #H0791 • Last Action 01/28/2026
An act relating to State government and information privacy
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the "Vermont Government Data Practices Act," establishes new standards for how State government agencies handle personal information of Vermonters, defining "personal information" broadly to include identifiers like names and addresses, sensitive data like health and genetic information, and even "neural data" (information derived from nervous system activity). Agencies are required to collect personal information directly from individuals whenever possible, maintain its accuracy, and only store what is relevant and necessary for legitimate purposes or as required by law. The bill outlines specific circumstances under which agencies can disclose personal information, generally requiring individual consent or a clear legal basis, and prohibits the commercial sale of personal information. It grants individuals the right to access and request amendments to their own records, with provisions for appeals and exemptions for certain law enforcement or investigative information. The bill also mandates agencies to implement safeguards for data security, report data breaches, and establishes penalties for violations, including civil actions for damages and potential disciplinary action or criminal charges for employees. The Agency of Administration is tasked with creating rules to implement these provisions by March 1, 2027, with the act taking effect on July 1, 2027, except for rulemaking provisions which take effect upon passage.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to set privacy standards for the State government in regard to the storage of, access to, and disclosure of personal information of Vermonters.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/27/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 21 : Monique Priestley (D)*, Daisy Berbeco (D), Elizabeth Burrows (D), Esme Cole (D), Anne Donahue (I), Edye Graning (D), Troy Headrick (D), Rebecca Holcombe (D), Bram Kleppner (D), Kate McCann (D), Jubilee McGill (D), Mike Mrowicki (D), Kate Nugent (D), Carol Ode (D), Phil Pouech (D), Barbara Rachelson (D), Robin Scheu (D), Laura Sibilia (I), Shawn Sweeney (D), Chloe Tomlinson (D), Dara Torre (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure
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MI bill #HB5476 • Last Action 01/28/2026
State: identification cards; cross-reference to 1972 PA 222; update. Amends sec. 5 of 2008 PA 23 (MCL 28.305). TIE BAR WITH: HB 5475'26
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends the Enhanced Driver License and Enhanced Official State Personal Identification Card Act to update cross-references to a 1972 law concerning identification cards, specifically by changing the wording in section 5 of the 2008 act. The primary change involves clarifying that an applicant's intention to be an organ donor can be indicated under either the Michigan Vehicle Code or the 1972 PA 222, and it also refines the retention period for facial images of applicants who are denied an enhanced license or identification card, with a longer retention period if fraud is suspected. Additionally, the bill adjusts the section number referenced for the cancellation or revocation of a communication impediment designation, which is a voluntary indicator on an enhanced license or ID card for individuals with authorized access to law enforcement information networks.
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Bill Summary: A bill to amend 2008 PA 23, entitled"Enhanced driver license and enhanced official state personal identification card act,"by amending section 5 (MCL 28.305), as amended by 2023 PA 262.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 103rd Legislature
• Sponsors: 10 : Mike McFall (D)*, Kimberly Edwards (D), Stephanie Young (D), Cynthia Neeley (D), Brenda Carter (D), Donavan McKinney (D), Tonya Myers Phillips (D), Jimmie Wilson (D), Sharon MacDonell (D), Luke Meerman (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Bill Electronically Reproduced 01/27/2026
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PA bill #SB1139 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Providing for extent of cooperation between certain law enforcement agencies and Federal immigration authorities; prohibiting certain acts by law enforcement agencies; and providing for policies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill, known as the Police and Community Safety Act, aims to limit the cooperation between Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities to foster trust within immigrant communities and enhance public safety. It prohibits local law enforcement from using agency resources to assist with immigration enforcement, including detaining individuals based on civil immigration warrants or "hold requests" (requests to hold someone for federal immigration authorities), responding to "notification requests" (requests for release dates), or sharing nonpublic personal information for immigration purposes. However, law enforcement can still share criminal history information and participate in joint task forces as long as immigration enforcement is not the primary purpose. The bill also requires the Attorney General to develop model policies for public schools, health facilities, courthouses, and shelters to limit assistance with immigration enforcement, ensuring these places remain safe and accessible. Additionally, state and county correctional institutions will be required to notify the FBI of the scheduled release of inmates convicted of certain violent crimes, with limited personal information shared.
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Bill Summary: Providing for extent of cooperation between certain law enforcement agencies and Federal immigration authorities; prohibiting certain acts by law enforcement agencies; and providing for policies limiting assistance with immigration enforcement.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 9 : Nikil Saval (D)*, Sharif Street (D), Katie Muth (D), Amanda Cappelletti (D), Tim Kearney (D), Art Haywood (D), Carolyn Comitta (D), Lindsey Williams (D), Maria Collett (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Referred to Judiciary
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WA bill #HB2356 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Concerning public records concerning homicide cases.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends existing law regarding public records, specifically concerning homicide cases. It allows for the examination of public records to be temporarily blocked, or "enjoined," if a court finds that releasing the record would not be in the public interest and would cause significant and irreparable harm to an individual or vital government functions. The bill introduces a new provision that permits the victim's next of kin, or their legal guardian if the victim is a minor, to request such an injunction for public records related to a homicide investigation. "Next of kin" is defined to include a victim's spouse, state-registered domestic partner, parents, siblings, or children, provided they are not the perpetrator of the crime. This change provides a mechanism for families to potentially protect their privacy and prevent further distress in the aftermath of a homicide.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT Relating to public records concerning homicide cases; and 2 amending RCW 42.56.540. 3
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• Introduced: 01/09/2026
• Added: 01/10/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 3 : Dave Paul (D)*, Brian Burnett (R), Clyde Shavers (D)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/09/2026
• Last Action: Public hearing in the House Committee on State Government & Tribal Relations at 1:30 PM.
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AZ bill #SB1340 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Public records; digital media; copies
Status: Introduced
AI-generated Summary: This bill amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 39-101 to allow permanent public records to be kept on digital media in addition to paper or other durable materials, provided the digital medium meets standards set by the director of the Arizona state library, archives, and public records, which will be considered of durable or permanent quality. It also clarifies that permanent public records transcribed or kept in these formats must be stored according to established standards. Furthermore, the bill permits public officers to destroy original paper records after creating a certified compliant digital copy and completing any necessary notification procedures. Violating these provisions remains a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT amending section 39-101, Arizona Revised Statutes; relating to public records.
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• Introduced: 01/22/2026
• Added: 01/23/2026
• Session: Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)
• Sponsors: 1 : T.J. Shope (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/22/2026
• Last Action: Senate read second time
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WV bill #HB4864 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Providing for election reform and protections
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill aims to reform election processes and enhance protections by defining "Public Election Related Information and Data" to include all data within election management systems, such as cast vote records (CVRs), and making it publicly accessible through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), with specific exemptions from FOIA being declared inapplicable for this data. It mandates the maintenance of this election data, including CVRs, without alteration and requires its preservation for at least five years, and also introduces restrictions on electronic voting systems that are owned or produced by foreign entities or manufactured abroad, mandating hand counting of paper ballots if such systems are disapproved. Furthermore, the bill requires random annual physical and internal code inspections of all electronic voting equipment to ensure they lack wireless connectivity, do not contain vote-manipulating algorithms, and only count votes in whole numbers, and establishes procedures for investigating allegations of election fraud, including the involvement of county sheriffs and potential forensic investigations.
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Bill Summary: The purpose of this bill is to provide for election reform. The bill defines "Public Election Related Information and Data." The bill allows for the public disclosure of this data through the Freedom of Information Act. The bill provides for the maintenance of Public Election Related Information and Data including cast vote records. The bill provides for restrictions of certain electronic software voting systems and contingent hand counting procedures. Finally, the bill provides for the random physical inspection of electronic voting systems.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 7 : Jim Butler (R)*, Margitta Mazzocchi (R), Geno Chiarelli (R), Scot Heckert (R), Mark Dean (R), Bill Ridenour (R), Larry Kump (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: To House Judiciary
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VA bill #SB615 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing, prohibition.
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill, titled the Consumer Data Protection Act, prohibits companies from using certain information from a consumer's online device to determine the price offered for a product or service. Specifically, it prevents businesses (referred to as "controllers" or "processors" in data protection terms) from setting prices based on the device's hardware or its current condition (its "hardware state"), whether certain software is installed or not, or precise location data if it's used to make assumptions about the consumer. The bill defines "online device" as any internet-connected object like a laptop, tablet, or phone, and "consumer transaction" as any exchange involving a consumer and a business. However, there are exceptions, such as when pricing is based on the device's hardware for repairs or trade-in value, or when precise location data is used to reflect real-time demand in an area or legitimate cost differences like taxes. Additionally, general discounts, coupons, or promotions offered to the public on the same terms are not affected, as long as they don't incorporate the prohibited data points.
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Bill Summary: Consumer Data Protection Act; online device pricing; prohibition. Provides that no controller or processor shall, in connection with a consumer transaction, generate, in whole or in part, a price offered to a consumer through the consumer's online device based on (i) the hardware or hardware state of the online device, as those terms are defined in the bill, (ii) the presence or absence of any software on the online device, or (iii) precise geolocation data of the online device when used to set a price based on inferences about the consumer made from such data. The bill provides for exemptions in certain instances.
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• Introduced: 01/20/2026
• Added: 01/20/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Stella Pekarsky (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 1 • Actions: 4
• Last Amended: 01/14/2026
• Last Action: Continued to next session in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
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NJ bill #S3205 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Establishes Open Public Records Act Study Commission.
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill establishes an 11-member Open Public Records Act Study Commission, tasked with examining how the Open Public Records Act (OPRA), a law designed to give citizens access to government records, is currently being used and implemented. The commission will review OPRA's effectiveness, consider how technology, court decisions, and administrative rulings have affected it, and analyze the balance between public access and individual privacy rights, as well as its use for commercial purposes. It will also research how other states handle public records requests and make recommendations for improving OPRA. The commission, composed of members appointed by the Senate President, Speaker of the General Assembly, and the Governor, will include individuals with expertise in government records, law enforcement, municipal administration, and privacy. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor within one year of its first meeting and will dissolve 30 days after submitting its report.
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Bill Summary: This bill establishes an 11 member commission, to be known as the Open Public Records Act Study Commission. The study commission will examine how the open public records act, OPRA, is implemented and utilized in actual day-to-day situations. At a minimum, the commission will: review OPRA and examine how the statute compares with actual operation and use; evaluate how advancements in technology, administrative decisions, and court rulings have impacted OPRA; analyze how OPRA requests are balanced with the public's right to privacy; examine how OPRA has been used for commercial, marketing, business, and research purposes; research public records statutes and their operation and use, both positive and negative, of other states; consider such other matters relating to OPRA as the members of the commission may deem appropriate; and make recommendations for legislation or such other action as it deems appropriate with regard to improving, expanding, and facilitating OPRA. The commission will report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor within one year of its initial organizational meeting. The commission will expire 30 days after submission of its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor. This bill is a recommendation of the League of Municipalities 2018 Conference.
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• Introduced: 01/14/2026
• Added: 01/14/2026
• Session: 2026-2027 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Kristin Corrado (R)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/29/2026
• Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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NM bill #HB204 • Last Action 01/28/2026
Wildfire Risk Insurance Models & Underwriting
Status: Dead
AI-generated Summary: This bill mandates that insurance companies using wildfire risk models, which are tools to assess the likelihood of wildfire damage to homes, must provide detailed information about these models to the state superintendent of insurance as part of their rate filings, including how the models impact premiums and influence underwriting decisions. Insurers will also need to report how their models account for statewide wildfire mitigation efforts, such as forest treatments and investments in firefighting equipment, and these models and methods will be protected as trade secrets. The bill requires insurers to either incorporate property-specific actions, like creating defensible space around a home, and community-level mitigation efforts, such as forest management, into their risk models or offer discounts to policyholders who demonstrate these actions have been taken. Furthermore, insurers must clearly post information on their websites about available discounts for mitigation efforts and the process for appealing a wildfire risk score, and provide annual written notices to policyholders and applicants detailing their wildfire risk score, how it was determined, and how mitigation actions could affect it. This applies to homeowners insurance and policies for residential condominiums and multi-family housing, with the superintendent tasked with creating rules for discount ranges, and the provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026, applying to filings and applications after June 30, 2026.
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Bill Summary: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE; PROVIDING FOR WILDFIRE RISK MODELING AND UNDERWRITING GUIDELINES.
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• Introduced: 01/28/2026
• Added: 01/29/2026
• Session: 2026 Regular Session
• Sponsors: 1 : Anita Gonzales (D)*
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 2
• Last Amended: 01/28/2026
• Last Action: Action Postponed Indefinitely
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VT bill #H0795 • Last Action 01/28/2026
An act relating to children’s camps
Status: In Committee
AI-generated Summary: This bill expands the definition of "children's camp" to include day camps, not just residential ones, and establishes new health and safety requirements for all licensed children's camps. These new requirements include developing and approving an emergency plan that covers various scenarios like lost campers, fires, severe injuries, aquatic emergencies, epidemics, unauthorized individuals, transportation issues, and natural disasters, and ensuring this plan is communicated to staff, parents, and local emergency services. Camps will also need to maintain operable radios for weather alerts, install an emergency warning system with a public address system that doesn't rely on internet, monitor safety alerts from weather services and local authorities, post and illuminate evacuation routes, and provide both fiber-optic and a separate secondary broadband internet service. A new Children's Camp Health and Safety Team, composed of representatives from the Departments of Health, Public Safety, Financial Regulation, and Forests, Parks and Recreation, will be created to recommend health and safety standards and review emergency plans. Camps located in flood hazard areas or mapped river corridors must notify parents in writing and obtain acknowledgment of receipt. Additionally, all staff and volunteers must complete annual training on the emergency plan, and campers will receive a mandatory health and safety orientation within their first 48 hours. The Department of Health will maintain a public complaint page on its website, and licensed camps must link to it, with the Department investigating all complaints through in-person inspections. The Department is also tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, including minimum camper-to-counselor ratios for overnight stays.
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Bill Summary: This bill proposes to create additional health and safety requirements for the licensure of children’s camps and extend licensure requirements to day camps.
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• Introduced: 01/27/2026
• Added: 01/28/2026
• Session: 2025-2026 Session
• Sponsors: 2 : William Greer (D)*, Lisa Hango (R)
• Versions: 1 • Votes: 0 • Actions: 1
• Last Amended: 01/27/2026
• Last Action: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Human Services
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